{"podcast":{"title":"America In The Morning","slug":"america-in-the-morning-6741481","podcast_index_feed_id":6741481,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WWO6419096565","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/3e1b5b2c-9ab2-11ee-b052-d78e90816879/image/America-In-The-Morning.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Cumulus Podcast Network","episode_count":708,"summary":"Start your workday with America in the Morning, Westwood One’s award-winning magazine. News doesn’t stop when you’re sleeping so join host John Trout and his staff of correspondents as they report from around the country and around the globe. Follow America in the Morning for overnight developments, breaking national news, politics, entertainment, business and weather. Delivered right to your device every morning!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T22:19:16.553877+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-in-the-morning-6741481"},"episode":{"title":"National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion, Primary Surprises, Darline Graham's Debate Gaffs, Harry & Meghan Leaving USA","slug":"national-debt-surpasses-40-trillion-primary-surprises-darline-graham-s-debate-gaffs-harry-meghan-leaving-usa","published_at":"2026-08-20T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-in-the-morning-6741481/national-debt-surpasses-40-trillion-primary-surprises-darline-graham-s-debate-gaffs-harry-meghan-leaving-usa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-in-the-morning-6741481","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO3703282956.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/WWO3703282956.mp3","summary":"Today on America in the MorningNational Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion dollars on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports it took just five months for the US national debt to increase by another one trillion dollars, and double under the last two presidents.  Primary Surprises Progressive Democrats had a good showing during the primaries this week but some key Trump-backed candidates failed to win their elections.  John Stolnis has some of the key takeaways from Tuesday's primary battles in Florida, Wisconsin, and Alaska.   Americans Killed In Kenya Chopper Crash We're learning more about a deadly crash involving a helicopter that was taking tourists on an African safari in Kenya.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports a television executive is among the seven who died – five of them were American citizens.   Trump Touts White House Projects President Trump spent part of his Wednesday on the White House lawn with reporters to inspect some of his projects.  Lisa Dwyer reports.   Pennsylvania Midair Collision There was tragedy in Pennsylvania after a small airplane and a state police helicopter collided midair.    DOJ Defends Comey Investigation The Justice Department is defending the James Comey prosecution in the Trump threat case.  Correspondent Mike Hempen has the details.   Latest In The Middle East The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran after the UAE said it had come under renewed fire from the country — a move that will further isola…","meta_description":"Today on America in the MorningNational Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion dollars on Wednesday, a staggering m…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2372,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/america-in-the-morning-6741481/episodes/national-debt-surpasses-40-trillion-primary-surprises-darline-graham-s-debate-gaffs-harry-meghan-leaving-usa/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/america-in-the-morning-6741481/national-debt-surpasses-40-trillion-primary-surprises-darline-graham-s-debate-gaffs-harry-meghan-leaving-usa.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}