The News Diet
The News Diet is a daily 5-10 minute news podcast for the non-news-junkie looking to get on with their day. After reviewing news outlets across all political spectrums, host, Michele Carroll, summarizes the top stories of the day. The News Diet sticks to the facts of the story and avoids personal commentary so you can form your own opinions. If an issue is particularly polarizing, then both sides of the argument are presented. Whether you’re a professional, parent, or college student, The News Diet is perfect to listen to during your morning coffee, afternoon commute, or evening stroll. Welcome to The News Diet, a healthier alternative to staying informed. New episodes Mon-Thurs.
Episodes
163 episodes
Are Russia and China Forming an Alliance?
Today I’m gonna talk about the growing relationship between Russia and China. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.--As a new channel, every new or returning viewer makes such a big difference so I just want to say th...
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Episode 168
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5:34
Juul Vaping to Pay $440M Settlement
Today I’m gonna talk about the $440M settlement by e-cigarette company Juul as well as breakdown its tumultuous history. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.--As a new channel, every new or returning viewer makes suc...
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Episode 167
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4:55
UK's New Prime Minister - Liz Truss
Today I’m gonna talk about the newest UK Prime Minister - Liz Truss. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.--Before I jump in I just want to say thank you so much for tuning in as every new or returning viewers makes a...
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Episode 166
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5:18
President Biden Condemns Trump Supporters in National Address
Today I’m gonna talk about Biden’s address to the nation condemning Trump supporters. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.--If you’re looking for a quicker, healthier alternative for staying informed, then you’ve def...
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Episode 165
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9:26
Jackson, Mississippi Has No Water
Today I’m gonna talk about the water crisis unfolding in Jackson, Mississippi. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.--If you’re looking for a quicker, healthier alternative for staying informed, then you’ve definitely...
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Episode 164
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4:08
The Life and Death of Mikhail Gorbachev
Today I’m gonna talk about the life and death of the man responsible for the end of the Soviet Union - Mikhail Gorbachev. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.--If you’re looking for a healthier alternative to staying...
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Episode 163
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7:20
NASA Stalls Artemis Mission to the Moon
Today I’m gonna talk about why NASA canceled their anticipated Artemis 1 launch and the program's plans for sustainable living on the moon. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.--If you’re looking for a healthier alte...
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Episode 162
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5:17
FBI Trump Raid Affidavit Revealed
Good morning everyone. I’m Michele Carroll and welcome to the News Diet where I’ll give you daily news bites in under 10 minutes. Today I’m gonna talk about the unsealed affidavit that allowed for the raid into Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort....
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Episode 161
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6:24
Biden Cancels Student Loans
I’m Michele Carroll and welcome to the News Diet where I’ll give you daily news bites in under 10 minutes. Today I’m gonna talk about President Biden’s student loan forgiveness announcement. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.<...
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Episode 160
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5:55
The Nuclear Plant Caught in the Middle of Ukraine and Russian Fighting
Today I’m gonna talk about the nuclear power plant caught in middle of the Ukraine/Russia conflict, and also the whistleblower accusing Twitter of negligence and fraud. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.If you’re looking t...
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Episode 159
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5:17
The Chinese Economy on the Brink of Collapse?
Today I’m gonna talk about the state of China’s economy, Dr. Fauci’s departure from the White House, as well as the teacher shortage. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.If you’re looking to get the day’s news without commen...
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Episode 158
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6:39
CNN Fires Brian Stelter
Today I’m gonna talk about Brian Stelter's departure from CNN and other major changes at the network, the mysterious car blast in Moscow, and also the youngest pilot to have flown around the world. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our da...
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Episode 157
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5:52
Biden Cancels More Student Loans
Today I’m gonna talk about Biden’s latest round of student loan cancellation, the massive fee for pharmacies giving out opioids, the CDC directors admission of agency failures, and also the most endangered sea turtle has been found reprod...
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Episode 156
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6:56
Biden Passes $750 Billion Climate, Health Care, and Tax Bill
Today I’m gonna talk about the massive legislation just signed by Biden, the mysterious series of explosions in Crimea, the resurrection of the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, and also the supersonic jets being bought by major airlines. Let’s be infor...
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Episode 155
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7:41
What Did Trump Raid Find?
Today I’m gonna talk about the FBI raid into Trump’s home, Afghanistan one year after the US withdrawal, Kenya’s chaotic elections, and also the ancient underground city discovered in Turkey. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.<...
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Episode 154
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7:21
Why was Salman Rushdie stabbed?
Today I’m gonna talk about Salman Rushdie, the death of Anne Heche, TikTok security concerns, and also the new Dolly Parton Day in Ohio. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day.TODAY'S TOPICS:00:37 Salman Rushdie stabbed...
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Episode 153
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8:05
Could Inflation Be Peaking?
Today I’m gonna talk about the latest inflation numbers, the current fighting between Texas and New York regarding immigration, and also the man who was planning to assassinate the former national security advisor. Let’s be informed so we ca...
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Episode 152
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6:06
Serena Williams Retires
Today I’m gonna talk about the retirement of Serena Williams, the explosions in Crimea, the US approval for Finland and Sweden to join NATO, as well as the suspect in the Albuquerque killings. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day....
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Episode 151
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6:22
Donald Trump's Florida Home Raided by the FBI
It’s Tuesday, August 9. Welcome to the News Diet. Today I’m gonna talk about the FBI raid into Donald Trump’s Florida home, the newest sentencing of the men who killed Ahmaud Arbery, the passing of Olivia Newton-John, and also the progress o...
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Episode 150
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6:19
Israel and Palestine's weekend attacks
The weekend attacks between Israel and Palestine, China’s reaction to Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, and the climate action bill passed by the Senate. Let’s be informed so we can get on with our day. Welcome to the News Diet.
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Episode 149
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7:17
Tiger Woods Declines $800 Million
Today I’m gonna talk about Tiger Woods turning down an $800 million offer, the Senate approval for Finland and Sweden to join NATO, the unexpected death of Congresswoman Jackie Walorsky, and also Biden’s executive order on women’s access to ...
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Episode 148
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6:50
Al-Qaeda Leader Killed by US Drone Strike, and Nancy Pelosi's Controversial Visit to Taiwan
Today I’m gonna talk about death of al Qaeda’s leader, Nancy Pelosi’s controversial visit to Taiwan, the Department of Justice’s first challenge to a state abortion law, and also a new study showing the benefits of music therapy on the elderly....
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Episode 147
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6:58
Th Suspension of NFL Quarterback Deshaun Watson
Today I’m gonna talk about the massive effort to get computer chip manufacturing back to the US, the suspension of NFL Quarterback Deshaun Watson, the veterans bill that failed to pass the Senate, and also the first shipment of grain coming ...
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Episode 146
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7:05
Biden Tests Positive for Covid AGAIN
President Biden’s back-to-back Covid cases, the death of one of Ukraine’s wealthiest businessmen, the Kentucky flooding, and also how some lifeguards in Spain are now using drones to help with rescue efforts. Let’s be informed so we can get on ...
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Episode 145
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6:15