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If your dog looks like you, it might be more than just a coincidence. Coming up on Early Start, we look into the science of why dogs look like their owners. Here's Rahel Solomon and her dog Teddy Bear — share your pet pictures with us for a chance to be featured on air!

"We've seen so many people signing up to come to this read-in because people have felt really powerless." Pulitzer Prize-winner Nikole Hannah-Jones discusses her African-American author read-in in Iowa.

“We can talk ourselves into recession, but this one feels like we're being pushed into recession.” Mark Zandi Chief Economist Moody's weighs in on US recession fears and what to expect from the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision later today.

Knock your socks ON! Experts say wearing socks to bed may improve your chances for a good night's sleep.

"When you give your children smartphones & social media, you're effectively decoupling them from the family...You're handing your children over to be raised by influencers." Says Dany Elachi of The Heads Up Alliance who encourages parents to delay smartphones and social media for teens

"We are striving to become a sovereign state in Greenland. But of course, we know it's utopia to think that we can be fully independent. We need cooperation." Greenlandic MP Kuno Fencker discusses Donald Trump's interest in Greenland ahead of JD and Usha Vance's visit.

“We're talking about this lapse as if we're a Banana Republic that can't run the US military. It was running fine before Mr. Hegseth got there and now, he wants to deny and lie. It's time for him to resign.” House Democrat Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson reacts to the Signal chat leak.

“We know we're not having a major financial impact because boycotts tend to not have that. But we have a very big impact on the American brand, and that's actually what we're doing.” Mads Mouritzen, Founder of "Boykot varer fra USA" on the international group boycotting US goods

“It's unexpected, of course, and it comes with some overhead, but you don't get to go to space that often. 8 days turning into 8 months, to me is a welcome thing." David Wolf, Former NASA Astronaut, weighs in on Butch and Suni's extended trip to space and their return home.

Some lawmakers in Florida are hoping to fill the demand for low-wage workers with child labor. Jackson Oberlink Legislative Director of Florida For All discusses the details of the child labor bills moving through the Florida legislature.

“The defense's part, I think they'll continue to make hay about the investigation, the cover up, and the fact that there were alternative parties who could have been responsible.” Criminal Defense Attorney Joey Jackson, Esq. on what to expect from Karen Read's second murder trial.

“There’s no winners from a tariff war in aggregate. Everyone’s worse off if we start taxing consumption." Neil Shearing, Group Chief Economist at Capital Economics, says US consumers are set to be the biggest losers from President Trump’s tariffs that took effect overnight.

"This administration is trying to reverse 50 plus years in under five months. So it's painful, but is it the right thing to do? That's a debate for another day. It's happening." Scott Devitt of Wedbush discusses President Trump's tariff exemptions & how tech giants are reacting

"Uncle Sam is gonna get his money, so you better file.” Michelle Singletary Personal Finance Columnist at The Washington Post talks Tax Day and why you should think twice before trying to avoid filing taxes this year.

“It's clear that this unfortunate incident that's occurred between the US and El Salvador is one that both presidents are aligned on." Says Eric Farnsworth of Americas Society/Council of the Americas after President Trump & President Bukele make clear that the Maryland man who was wrongly deported won't be returned.

After years of delay, the group accused of robbing reality star Kim Kardashian heads to trial in Paris. CNN Legal Analyst Joey Jackson, Esq. joins Rahel Solomon to discuss the high-profile case and how the French court system is different from the U.S.

“It's hard to see in the 100 days where he scored wins, but boy, has he been able to own the media cycle and blow things up in Washington DC." Presidential Historian Douglas Brinkley weighs in on President Trump's first 100 days in office.

“You might want to start doing your Christmas shopping right now.” FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller Craig Fuller 🛩🚛🚂⚓️ warns of empty retail shelves as the global trade war disrupts shipping and freight markets.

The viral ice bucket challenge is back! Alison Malmon, Founder of Active Minds explains how the revamped challenge is making a splash for mental health. "It helps us bring mental health out of the shadows and into the light."

"The social political nature of Black dandyism was completely left out of the conversation.” Shantrelle P. Lewis, Historian & Author of "Dandy Lion: The Black Dandy and Street Style" weighs in on the Met Gala looks and what was missing.