Author: Erica Mandy

Now that Halloween's behind us, the holiday shopping season is underway, but this year brings new challenges for shoppers. From higher prices and tariff uncertainty to rumors of inventory shortages and smaller discounts, planning ahead could make all the difference.

So what should you buy now, what can wait, and how do you avoid falling for fake deals or "too good to be true" discounts?

Lifestyle journalist and money-saving expert Trae Bodge joins Erica to break it all down — from AI-powered shopping tools and changing discount trends to her best advice for sticking to a budget and still spreading holiday cheer.

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The news to know for Friday, October 31, 2025!

We'll tell you about the unprecedented step President Trump is calling for to end the government shutdown, just as benefits for millions of Americans are about to run dry.

Also, how thousands of U.S. troops are being trained for more missions in American cities.

And the lowest-ever limits on refugees coming to the U.S.

Plus: a member of the British royal family is getting evicted, a top music label is turning a legal battle into a business deal, and we have a roundup of the most popular Halloween costumes of 2025.

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The news to know for Thursday, October 30, 2025!

We'll explain President Trump's announcement about nuclear weapons testing, made just before his highly anticipated meeting with the Chinese president.

Also, sticker shock as Obamacare window shopping begins.

And what to know about the latest interest rate cut.

Plus: an unprecedented milestone for an American tech company, which major AI platform is now banning teens, and the "word of the year" that you probably won't understand if you're over the age of 15.

 

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The news to know for Wednesday, October 29, 2025!

What to know about one of the strongest hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic — from the damage so far to where it's headed next.

And another test of the Israel–Gaza ceasefire.

Also, millions of Americans are just days away from losing food benefits, and what two dozen states are now asking judges to do about it.

Plus: which well-known company has seen one of the biggest workforce reductions since the pandemic, what newly released ChatGPT data reveals about users' mental health, and how Dr. Seuss is "back" with a new book — decades after his death.

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The news to know for Tuesday, October 28, 2025!

We’re talking about the latest on the government shutdown, a top union’s new demand for Congress, and why the impacts are about to get worse…

Also, we’ll update you on what’s now the strongest storm the planet has seen all year.

Plus: President Trump’s message for Japan’s new leader, why Halloween candy is costing more this year, and why both superstar Taylor Swift and her NFL player fiancé have new reasons to celebrate.

 

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The news to know for Monday, October 27, 2025!

We're talking about a potential trade truce-in-the-making between the U.S. and China, while talks are getting more tense with another top trading partner. 

Also, we have an update about the high-profile jewel heist at The Louvre as two people are now in custody.

And we'll tell you who's already considering a 2028 presidential run.

Plus, why planes were grounded at the airport in Los Angeles, where an AI security system confused a teen's bag of chips for a gun, and the reason it's a big night for gambling.

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What if your favorite podcast host wasn’t human?

AI-generated podcasts are on the rise, and one company is already producing thousands of AI-voiced episodes every week. It’s called Inception Point AI.

Co-founder and CEO Jeanine Wright (formerly COO of Wondery) joins us to talk about how her team is using artificial intelligence to create and manage a slew of AI personalities.

She explains why she believes AI and human creators can coexist, answers questions about accuracy and ethics, and shares her perspective on what this all means for the future of podcasting and media as we know it.

 

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The news to know for Friday, October 24, 2025!

We’ll tell you why some of the NBA’s biggest names—including a Hall of Fame player turned coach—are now facing federal charges in an alleged gambling and mafia scandal.

Also, how the government shutdown might impact travel over Thanksgiving, and why President Trump abruptly ended trade talks with Canada.

Plus: how the richest man in crypto was pardoned, why Amazon drivers may soon be sporting new glasses, and what to expect on baseball’s biggest stage.

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The news to know for Thursday, October 23, 2025!

We’ll update you on President Trump’s first direct step to punish Russia as peace talks break down. Also, how the U.S. military campaign against drug traffickers is growing. Additionally, new controversy is arising over demolition work at the White House. Plus, a powerful storm is heading for the West Coast, world leaders warn about the dangers of AI “superintelligence,” and a surprisingly polite wild bear visits a zoo.

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The news to know for Wednesday, October 22, 2025!

What to know about the government shutdown that is now one of the longest in history—including what President Trump is urging Republicans to do next, and how some families could start losing food aid in a matter of days.

Also, why President Trump wants the Department of Justice to pay him hundreds of millions of dollars.

Plus: what a judge decided about book bans at school libraries on military bases, how Amazon’s next big move might involve half a million robots, and what to expect next year from the hugely popular K-Pop Demon Hunters.

 

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