- 724
- Episodes
- 603
- Transcribed
- 30
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
About What You Need To Know
Everyday, Sybil Wilkes gives you "What You Need To Know."
- Publisher
- Reach Media
- Category
- news
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 29 Sept 2023
- Latest episode
- 29 Oct 2026
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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: OCTOBER 29, 2026

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WHAT WE NEED TO KNOW: OCTOBER 29, 2026
Published 29 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Number three, the cost of the Iran war to the American taxpayer has grown to an estimated $47.1 billion. The Pentagon's latest figure to Congress as of October 16th is up $3.5 billion since early September, and the cost has become a key issue in the midterm elections. With the war now eight months old, most voters say they want Congress to prioritize ending it. Number four, from our good news file, Beyonce's Be Good Foundation awarded $25,000 to Camp HBC Youth, a summer camp that introduces young children to HBCUs. The seven-week program served 2,000 children in kindergarten through fifth grade, with HBCU students and alumni as mentors and partners including Spelman, Morehouse, Clark Atlanta, and Tennessee State. […]
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