Podcast Summary: Fox News Hourly Update
Episode: Hawaii is in Less Danger Now
Release Date: July 30, 2025
Host/Author: FOX News Podcasts

1. Tsunami Threat Subsides for Hawaii

Dave Anthony opens the episode by addressing recent seismic activity and its impact on Hawaii.

• [00:02] Dave Anthony: "Hawaii is in less danger now. That's a tsunami warning siren that was issued after a powerful earthquake off the Russian coast."

Adam Klotz, Fox Meteorologist, provides detailed insights into the earthquake and tsunami situation.

• [00:15] Klotz: "8.8 magnitude, the sixth largest ever recorded. Anytime you get up to an 8 or stronger, you are looking at a catastrophic level of an earthquake and that can set off a tsunami and it did."

• [00:30] Klotz: "The largest waves we've seen getting up close to 6ft on the Hawaiian Islands, the Big Island getting up close to 5ft. These have been the largest waves we've seen. Now that is kind of winding down at this point."

He further explains the transition from a tsunami warning to an advisory and the ongoing wave movements affecting the West Coast.

• [00:51] Klotz: "At one point we were at a tsunami warning. It's currently been downgraded to a tsunami advisory for the Hawaiian Islands. But those waves continue to march across the Pacific Ocean. They're now beginning to interact with the West Coast."

Dave Anthony adds updates on the West Coast's experience with the waves.

• [00:51] Anthony: "There have been two to five foot waves reported in the San Francisco area."

2. Shooting in Manhattan and Community Response

The episode shifts focus to a tragic shooting event in New York City.

Dave Anthony reports on the incident and introduces Mayor Eric Adams for a statement.

• [00:51] Anthony: "A vigil in New York City. The four people murdered in Monday's shooting spree in a Manhattan high-rise building."

Mayor Eric Adams addresses the community's grief and the impact of the violence.

• [01:00] Adams: "To have to walk through and see the remnants of violence of that level tore at me. A gunman killing himself after killing an off-duty NYPD officer, an executive at the investment company Blackstone, an employee of the real estate firm Rudin Management and a security guard."

3. Political and International Affairs

The discussion broadens to various political and international issues, reflecting on gun laws, the Israel-Hamas conflict, and the recognition of a Palestinian state.

• [01:18] Anthony: "New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Fox's Kristen Goodwin. Both the mayor and the governor are Democrats and called for stricter gun laws."

International Conflict:

• [01:18] Anthony: "Israel keeps attacking Hamas in Gaza where Palestinian officials say at least 46 people were killed. And amid growing concern about starvation and a lack of food in Gaza, Britain says it plans to recognize a Palestinian state in September unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire."

Cultural News:

• [01:18] Anthony: "Ozzy Osborne fans lining the streets of Birmingham, England, to pay their last respects to the rock icon."

Quote from John Thune on Ozzy Osborne:

• [01:46] Thune: "He was just always true to his word. He was just kept it real, said it how it was and that's what everyone loves about him."

Dave Anthony recounts the public's farewell to Ozzy Osborne.

• [01:52] Anthony: "She's among the thousands who watched the hearse carrying Aussie's body drive by in a procession on the way to a private funeral service. He died last week at 76."

4. Judicial Appointments and Senate Dynamics

The focus returns to U.S. politics, specifically judicial appointments and Senate dynamics concerning President Trump's nominees.

Dave Anthony reports on the Senate's confirmation of a former Trump lawyer to an appeals court.

• [02:31] Anthony: "The Senate has confirmed a former Trump lawyer, Emil Bovey, to be an appeals court judge over the strong objections of Democrats who are joined by two Republicans, Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, opposing Bovey."

John Thune discusses the implications of the Senate's actions and the stance of Senate Republicans.

• [02:47] Thune: "Senate Majority Leader John Thune tells Democrats they can do it the easy way or the hard way, alleging if votes on President Trump's nominees continue to be slow walked, it will have consequences. And August recess could be delayed."

• [03:00] Thune: "The top Senate Republican says President Trump is the only president in recent decades to not have any nominees confirmed by unanimous consent or voice vote."

He further critiques the Democratic approach to nominations.

• [03:03] Thune: "The Democrats are starting something and creating a precedent that is going to come back to haunt them."

Dave Anthony highlights the ongoing conflict and its potential implications.

• [03:04] Anthony: "This is really bad."

Thune elaborates on the Democrats' issues with Trump’s nominees.

• [03:06] Thune: "At this point, Democrats have had issues with a number of nominees they consider to be either controversial or unqualified."

Dave Anthony mentions other Trump nominees pending consideration.

• [03:06] Anthony: "And there are other Trump nominees still up for consideration."

Ryan Schmell provides additional context from Capitol Hill.

• [03:06] Schmell: [Transcript does not provide his exact words]

5. Economic Update

Dave Anthony transitions to the economic outlook, providing a preview of the segments to come.

• [03:24] Anthony: "We'll get an update to the economy this hour, expected to show GDP growth last quarter, which would be a rebound from the slight GDP contraction in the first three months of this year."

Federal Reserve Insights:

• [03:24] Anthony: "This afternoon, we'll hear from the head of the Fed who's been under intense pressure from President Trump to make a big cut in interest rates, but he's apparently not giving in to that."

Eric Adams discusses the expected announcements from the Federal Reserve.

• [03:43] Adams: "The Federal Reserve is not expected to lower interest rates today, but Chair Jerome Powell will be questioned about whether there could be a cut at its next meeting in September."

Lee Munson, Chief Investment Officer at Portfolio Wealth Advisors, shares his expectations regarding interest rate cuts.

• [03:58] Munson: "I don't think we're going to see any real cuts outside of maybe a token quarter until next year when Jay Powell is out and Trump installs a new Fed chairman."

Adams adds further analysis on the labor market and inflation.

• [04:07] Adams: "The labor market is holding up, but showing signs of cooling and inflation has moderated significantly."

Jenny Coselda from Fox News on Wall Street provides additional economic perspectives.

• [04:07] Coselda: [Transcript does not provide her exact words]

Market Overview:

• [04:17] Anthony: "Ahead of all that, stock futures are rising, but not by much. The day after selling dragged the Dow down 204 points and the Nasdaq fell from its record high."

6. Conclusion

Dave Anthony wraps up the episode, emphasizing the latest updates.

• [04:17] Anthony: "I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News."

Will Kane promotes the COUNTRY segment and provides information on accessing the show.

• [04:28] Kane: "It's Will Kane COUNTRY. Watch it live at noon Eastern Monday through Thursday at FoxNews or on the Fox News YouTube channel. And don't miss the show. Listen and follow the podcast five days a week at Foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you download your favorite podcasts."

Notable Exclusions:
The summary intentionally omits non-content sections, including the LifeLock advertisement ([02:00]–[02:31]), introductions, and outros that do not pertain to the main news content.

Key Takeaways:

• Natural Disasters: Hawaii has moved from a tsunami warning to an advisory following a significant earthquake off the Russian coast, with ongoing wave effects on the West Coast.

• Violence in New York: A tragic shooting in Manhattan has left the city in mourning, with Mayor Eric Adams addressing the community's grief.

• Political Tensions: The Senate's confirmation of a Trump-appointed judge amidst Democratic opposition underscores deep political divides, with potential long-term implications for judicial nominations.

• International Conflict: Continued hostilities between Israel and Hamas, coupled with the UK's stance on recognizing a Palestinian state, highlight escalating tensions in the Middle East.

• Economic Outlook: Upcoming GDP growth is anticipated, though the Federal Reserve faces pressure regarding interest rate adjustments, with expectations of minimal cuts in the near term.

This comprehensive summary encapsulates the key discussions, insights, and conclusions of the Fox News Hourly Update episode titled "Hawaii is in Less Danger Now," providing listeners with a clear overview of the topics covered.