The Wall Street Journal goes inside Disney’s decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel. Congress faces another tight deadline to avoid a government shutdown. Sahil Kapur, senior political correspondent for NBC News, joins to discuss the tensions between Democrats and Republicans this time around. Some parents of children who died by suicide say AI chatbots played a role in losing their kids, and they’re calling for stronger protections from lawmakers. Washington Post reporter Nitasha Tiku told us their stories. Plus, the CDC’s vaccine board recommended against a particular combined childhood vaccine, the FTC is suing Ticketmaster over secondary markets, and how drinking less alcohol is helping runners get faster. Today’s episode was hosted by Gideon Resnick. Warning: This episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

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