Ahead of this year’s Kentucky Derby, horse racing critics are asking familiar questions about animal safety and care in an industry fueled by gambling. We examine how high-profile horse deaths and an FBI investigation into doping allegations have pushed the sport towards reforms.
Guest: Katie Bo Lillis, CNN Senior Reporter & Author, “Death of a Racehorse: ... Show More
Today
‘Biggest Oil Disruption in History,’ IEDs in NYC, Major Flight Delays and more
As global oil and gas prices spike during the war with Iran, G7 leaders are working on a short term fix. Iran has picked a new leader, though its unclear how it will shape the conflict. Another missile was intercepted on its way to Turkey, as European countries weigh deeper invol ... Show More
6m 54s
Today
Iran’s New Supreme Leader, Seventh U.S. Service Member Killed, Wendy's Offering $100K for Chief Tasting Officer and more
Iran selects a new Supreme Leader. Oil prices skyrocket as war with Iran intensifies. Two men have been arrested in connection with explosive thrown at NYC Mayor’s house. Long airport security lines as TSA employees work without pay. Plus, You can make $100k as Wendy’s Chief Tast ... Show More
8m 14s
Yesterday
One Thing: The Pentagon vs. AI Power Players: Did Anyone Win?
Anger directed at OpenAI is spreading after it struck a deal with the Pentagon to use its AI models in classified systems, just hours after its rival, Anthropic, refused. OpenAI said it had shared Anthropic’s concerns about mass surveillance and autonomous weapons, so why did the ... Show More
23m 5s
Jun 2025
Jumping Off a High Dive on a Horse (While Blind)
June 14, 1938. It’s 8:30 PM at Lake Worth Casino in Fort Worth, Texas. All eyes are on a huge high-dive platform, 40 feet in the air. And at the top? A woman… on a horse. Horse diving is one of the most popular acts in America, and Sonora Carver is one of its stars. She’s been do ... Show More
40m 6s
<p>How does Kentucky keep itself atop the thoroughbred industry? Is a champion stallion really worth $200,000 per date? And how many hands can one jockey have? (Part two of a series, “<a href="https://freakonomics.com/the-horse-is-us/">The Horse Is Us.</a>”)</p><p> </p><ul><li><s ... Show More
