https://simplecast.com Don't have time to follow every twist and turn of the week's biggest stories? Veteran journalist Jon Leiberman ("Howard Stern" and "America's Most Wanted") breaks down what happened so you are in the know on the most important, compelling, underreported and craziest stories of the week. Stream new episodes of "Catch Me Up" every Friday at 7 p.m. ET. Text the word Scripps to (202)-968-2449 to comment or join the panel discussion for upcoming episodes! en Mon, 3 Aug 2026 13:02:47 +0000 Mon, 3 Aug 2026 13:02:57 +0000 https://catch-me-up-c3c54c8d.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/52e87b87-a4f4-4241-8bbd-6e9631b4f687/867522e5-c102-4523-9ca0-69f7efb204e4/3000x3000/cmu_logo.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://catch-me-up-c3c54c8d.simplecast.com episodic Don't have time to follow every twist and turn of the week's biggest stories? Veteran journalist Jon Leiberman ("Howard Stern" and "America's Most Wanted") breaks down what happened so you are in the know on the most important, compelling, underreported and craziest stories of the week. Stream new episodes of "Catch Me Up" every Friday at 7 p.m. ET. Text the word Scripps to (202)-968-2449 to comment or join the panel discussion for upcoming episodes! Scripps News, Jon Leiberman false https://feeds.simplecast.com/X2B8if_p breaking news,business news,catch me up,consumer news,current events,headlines,jon leiberman,journalism,media,news analysis,news explained,news podcast,news recap,politics,public affairs,top stories,trending news,u.s. news,weekly news,world news Scripps News travis.jones@scripps.com f3bb9f48-42f0-4f95-b865-4a20aa0e6949 Mon, 3 Aug 2026 13:02:47 +0000 travis.jones@scripps.com (Sydney Leathers, Jon Leiberman, Chris Ocamringa, Simon Kaufman) https://catch-me-up-c3c54c8d.simplecast.com/episodes/why-isnt-anyone-talking-about-ebola-catch-me-up-with-jon-leiberman-lIqeDiHr Why Isn't Anyone Talking About Ebola? Catch Me Up with Jon Leiberman Sydney Leathers, Jon Leiberman, Chris Ocamringa, Simon Kaufman 00:23:59 One of the world's deadliest outbreaks is accelerating—but why isn't it leading the news? This week on Catch Me Up, we speak with journalist Chris Ocamringa from the Democratic Republic of Congo about the rapidly growing Ebola outbreak, the conspiracy theories slowing response efforts, and why many believe the crisis isn't getting the global attention it deserves. Then, Sydney Leathers—the woman thrust into the Anthony Weiner scandal more than a decade ago—shares how she rebuilt her life, found healing, and why she believes in second chances. Also in this episode: The latest on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo Measles cases hit their highest level in decades Is AI really replacing jobs—or changing the workforce? Democratic Party fundraising struggles ahead of the midterms Remote work, disability rights, and the camera-on workplace debate Hidden headlines you probably missed this week Chapters 00:00 This Week on Catch Me Up 02:22 Ebola Crisis in Congo 09:19 Sydney Leathers: A Second Act 15:22 Panel: Measles, AI & Politics 22:25 Mark's Minute: AI Through a Kid's Eyes 23:12 Hidden Headlines Subscribe for weekly conversations that go beyond the headlines and help you understand the stories shaping the world. One of the world's deadliest outbreaks is accelerating—but why isn't it leading the news? This week on Catch Me Up, we speak with journalist Chris Ocamringa from the Democratic Republic of Congo about the rapidly growing Ebola outbreak, the conspiracy theories slowing response efforts, and why many believe the crisis isn't getting the global attention it deserves. Then, Sydney Leathers—the woman thrust into the Anthony Weiner scandal more than a decade ago—shares how she rebuilt her life, found healing, and why she believes in second chances. Also in this episode: The latest on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo Measles cases hit their highest level in decades Is AI really replacing jobs—or changing the workforce? Democratic Party fundraising struggles ahead of the midterms Remote work, disability rights, and the camera-on workplace debate Hidden headlines you probably missed this week Chapters 00:00 This Week on Catch Me Up 02:22 Ebola Crisis in Congo 09:19 Sydney Leathers: A Second Act 15:22 Panel: Measles, AI & Politics 22:25 Mark's Minute: AI Through a Kid's Eyes 23:12 Hidden Headlines Subscribe for weekly conversations that go beyond the headlines and help you understand the stories shaping the world. politics, second chances, democratic republic of congo, iran, ebola outbreak, measles, weekly news recap, africa news, dnc, ebola, global health, catch me up, congo, john lieberman, sydney leathers, scripps news, current events, public health, ai jobs, artificial intelligence, world news, anthony weiner false full 2 bfa98c08-60ab-4c41-8864-b875647cf030 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:23:02 +0000 travis.jones@scripps.com (Matt Morgan, Jason Bellini, Simon Kaufman) https://catch-me-up-c3c54c8d.simplecast.com/episodes/how-drones-are-changing-war-in-ukraine-8GYNYHH5 How Drones Are Changing War in Ukraine Matt Morgan, Jason Bellini, Simon Kaufman 00:24:00 War is changing faster than most people realize. This week on Catch Me Up, Senior International Correspondent Jason Bellini joins us from Kyiv to explain how drones are transforming the battlefield—and why the conflict increasingly resembles something out of a video game. Plus, former WWE Superstar and Florida Commissioner Matt Morgan weighs in on politics, rising grocery and gas prices, and what he thinks happens in the next midterm elections. Also in this episode: Ukraine's rapidly evolving drone warfare Iran conflict update and U.S. military involvement Cyclospora lettuce outbreak: Should you actually be worried? Why groceries and gas remain major concerns for Americans Hidden headlines you probably missed this week Subscribe for weekly conversations that cut through the noise and catch you up on the biggest stories shaping the world. War is changing faster than most people realize. This week on Catch Me Up, Senior International Correspondent Jason Bellini joins us from Kyiv to explain how drones are transforming the battlefield—and why the conflict increasingly resembles something out of a video game. Plus, former WWE Superstar and Florida Commissioner Matt Morgan weighs in on politics, rising grocery and gas prices, and what he thinks happens in the next midterm elections. Also in this episode: Ukraine's rapidly evolving drone warfare Iran conflict update and U.S. military involvement Cyclospora lettuce outbreak: Should you actually be worried? 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