This free Wide World of News newsletter from Mark Halperin includes alerts for 2WAY programs, the daybook, political updates and analysis. If you would like to receive Mark Halperin's separate, daily premium Wide World of News Concierge Coverage newsletter, you can learn how to become a member here: https://www.walkingduck.com/mark This week, Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong and I sat down with Gretchen Micklitsch—a mother, coach, and CrossFit trainer—who is facing stage 2 colon cancer with extraordinary grit and grace. After her diagnosis and surgery in March, Gretchen is already back in the gym, pushing herself and fighting any chance of recurrence with the help of the BioShield immunotherapy platform. The early results are promising: her ALC count, a key indicator of immune strength, is climbing. Gretchen is also sharing her journey on TikTok (@GretchMick), where she's building a supportive, inspiring community—and bringing honest, hopeful conversations about cancer into the open. TODAYMeghan will be joined by author and senior correspondent for The Hill Amie Parnes on a new episode of “Citizen McCain” — LIVE at noon ET. To join LIVE and INTERACTIVE by Zoom, sign up here. To join LIVE by YouTube go here. THURSDAY“The Group Chat” with Batya Ungar-Sargon, Dan Turrentine, Nina Turner, Emma-jo Morris, and Robby Soave is back at 4pm ET on Thursday, July 3. The Group looks ahead at what to watch from both parties as we approach the 2028 election, and predicts who to watch. WATCH this special recorded episode as it debuts at 4pm Thursday and then on-demand on YouTube here. You’re currently a free subscriber to Wide World of News. |


