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A Public School Enrollment Crisis, and a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, remembering “the Willy Wonka of cheese.” On Today’s Episode: Public Schools Try to Sell Themselves as More Students Use Vouchers, by Dan...

Trump ‘Wants His Own People’ in Charge of Jobs Data, and the Ex-Fox Host Turned U.S. Attorney

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, why airlines are making everything “premium.”On Today’s Episode:Texas Democrats Leave State to Block G.O.P. From Redrawing Political Map, ...

Trump's New Tariff Twist, and a $250 Million A.I. Job Offer

01 Aug 2025

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Plus, your Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:Trump Announces Sweeping New Tariffs for Much of the World, by River Akira Davis and Lydia DePillis...

A Trade Deadline Frenzy, and Trump’s Push to Keep Control of Congress

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, why the tsunami wasn't bigger. On Today’s Episode:South Korea Reaches Trade Deal With Trump, by Lydia DePillis and Choe Sang-HunTrump Threate...

Tsunami Reaches U.S., and Trump’s Former Lawyer Confirmed as Judge

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, how people are helping discover new species with their phones. On Today’s Episode:Tsunami Waves Reach California After Washing Onto Hawaii, b...

Gunman Storms New York Skyscraper, and Harvard Weighs $500 Million Deal

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, when the peanut M&M was in trouble. On Today’s Episode:Investigators Focus on Whether Midtown Gunman Was Targeting N.F.L. Offices, by Frances...

Outrage Grows Over Starvation in Gaza, and a Mysterious Pentagon Budget Line

28 Jul 2025

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Plus, a very D.I.Y. act of defiance. On Today’s Episode:No Proof Hamas Routinely Stole U.N. Aid, Israeli Military Officials Say, by Natan Odenheime...

A Contentious Media Merger, and the F.B.I.’s Epstein Scramble

25 Jul 2025

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Plus, your Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:F.C.C. Approves Skydance’s $8 Billion Merger With Paramount, by Benjamin MullinTrump Spars With P...

Trump’s Name in the Epstein Files, and Rare Protests in Ukraine

24 Jul 2025

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Plus, how many steps do you really need a day? On Today’s Episode:Attorney General Told Trump His Name Appeared in Epstein Files, by Maggie Haberma...

Trump Baselessly Accuses Obama of ‘Treason,’ and Transgender Clinics Close

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, Ozzy Osbourne’s wild life. On Today’s Episode: Johnson Cuts Short House Business to Avoid Vote on Releasing Epstein Files, by Annie Karni ...

M.L.K. Files Released, and Troops Are Withdrawing From California

22 Jul 2025

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Plus, the missing child case that changed America.On Today’s Episode:Trump Releases Thousands of Martin Luther King Jr. Files, by Rick Rojas and Gle...

Harvard’s Face-Off With the White House, and a Disturbing Pattern in Organ Donations

21 Jul 2025

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Plus, pop music and sign language.  On Today’s Episode:Trump Administration and Harvard Face Crucial Court Test, by Alan BlinderA Push for More Or...

Trump’s New Order on Epstein Files, and Colbert’s Canceled ‘Late Show’

18 Jul 2025

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Plus, your Friday news quiz.On Today’s Episode:Trump Tells Bondi to Seek Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony, by Glenn ThrushHouse Republicans D...

The Senate Surrenders on Spending, and Trump’s New Epstein Strategy

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, paying people to quit meth.On Today’s Episode:Senate Approves Trump’s Bid to Cancel Foreign Aid and Public Broadcast Funds, by Catie Edmonds...

Tariffs Push Prices Up, and the Supreme Court’s ‘Shadow Docket'

16 Jul 2025

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Plus, why that e-book cost your library $50.On Today’s Episode:Rising Inflation Underscores Risks in Trump’s New Tariff Threats, by Tony Romm and ...

Trump’s New Ultimatum for Putin, and an Epstein Backlash

15 Jul 2025

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Plus, the origins of an iconic TV theme song.On Today’s Episode:Behind Trump’s Tough Russia Talk, Doubts and Missing Details, by Michael Crowley, ...

Biden Hits Back on Autopen Claims, and Public Media Braces for Cuts

14 Jul 2025

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Plus, a very Wimbledon disruption.On Today’s Episode:Biden Says He Made the Clemency Decisions That Were Recorded With Autopen, by Charlie Savage an...

How Netanyahu Prolonged the Gaza War, and the F.B.I.’s Loyalty Test

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, your Friday news quiz.On Today’s Episode:How Netanyahu Prolonged the War in Gaza to Stay in Power, by Patrick Kingsley, Ronen Bergman and Nata...

New Details on Camp Mystic, and Trump’s Retribution Campaign

10 Jul 2025

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Plus, where curry meets quesadillas.On Today’s Episode:Camp Mystic Cabins Stood in an ‘Extremely Hazardous’ Floodway, by Mike Baker, Malika Khur...

A Green Light to Fire Federal Workers, and Trump’s Problem With Putin

09 Jul 2025

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Plus, the big business of youth sports. On Today’s Episode: Trump Got the Green Light to Fire Federal Workers. Now, They Wait, by Eileen Sullivan ...

Trump’s New Trade Threats, and the Return of Land Mines

08 Jul 2025

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Plus, your next job interview might be with A.I.On Today’s Episode:Trump Revives Trade War, Threatening Steep Aug. 1 Tariffs on Allies, by Ana Swans...

The Agonizing Search in Texas, and a Looming Trade Deadline

07 Jul 2025

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Plus, what your TV knows about you.On Today’s Episode:Harrowing Tales Emerge in Texas as Rescuers Keep Up Search for Missing, by Edgar Sandoval, Amy...

The Final Vote, and the Sean Combs Verdict

03 Jul 2025

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Plus, Lululemon vs. Costco.On Today’s Episode:House Moves Ahead With President’s Policy Bill Amid G.O.P. Resistance, by Michael Gold, Robert Jimis...

The Winners and Losers of Trump’s Big Bill, and a ‘60 Minutes’ Settlement

02 Jul 2025

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Plus, the science of staying cool. On Today’s Episode: After Narrow Senate Passage, Trump’s Policy Bill Faces Resistance in House, by Catie Edmo...

‘Horror Show’ at Detention Facility, and the Dollar’s Big Drop

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, three new teams for the WNBA. On Today’s Episode:Trump to Visit Migration Detention Camp Called ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ by Chris CameronCon...

The New Cost of Trump’s Bill, and Gen Z’s Retirement Plan

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the tricky science behind lime green Jell-O. On Today’s Episode:Senate Bill Would Add at Least $3.3 Trillion to Debt, Budget Office Says, by ...

The G.O.P. Scramble Over Trump’s Policy Bill, and Tracking Major Supreme Court Rulings

27 Jun 2025

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Plus, the Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:Top Senate Official Rules Against Several Key Provisions in G.O.P. Policy Bill, by Catie Edmondson a...

Officials Share New Analysis of Iran Strike, and Zohran Mamdani Talks Next Steps

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, Jeff Bezos’ contentious wedding in Venice. On Today’s Episode:In New Assessment, C.I.A. Chief Says U.S. Strikes ‘Severely Damaged’ Iran...

A Political Shock in New York, and Democrats Demand Details on Iran Strike

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the 100 best films of the 21st century. On Today’s Episode:‘We Have Won,’ Mamdani Says, as Cuomo Concedes N.Y.C. Mayoral Primary, by Nich...

A Fragile Cease-Fire Between Iran and Israel, and Toxic Homes in L.A.

24 Jun 2025

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Plus, Florida’s new “Alligator Alcatraz” for migrants. On Today’s Episode:Hours After Israel and Iran Agree to Truce, Its Fate Is Uncertain, ...

Inside the U.S. Strikes on Iran, and a Dangerous Heat Wave Spreads

23 Jun 2025

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Plus, Tesla’s new Robotaxi. On Today’s Episode:Shifting Views and Misdirection: How Trump Decided to Strike Iran, by Mark Mazzetti, Jonathan Swan...

Trump’s Iran Deadline, and TikTok’s Future in the U.S.

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a fast-food gimmick turns 20.On Today’s Episode: Live Updates: Europe Pushes Diplomacy as Trump Delays Iran War Decision, by Patrick Kingsley...

The MAGA Fight Over Iran, and a Critical Ruling on Transgender Youth Care

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a bidding frenzy over David Lynch’s espresso machine. On Today’s Episode:Israel Says Iranian Missile Strikes Hospital and Vows to Intensify...

Trump Threatens Iran’s Leader, and Some Gazans Fear Death While Getting Aid

18 Jun 2025

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Plus, “America’s Sweethearts” get a raise. On Today’s Episode: Trump Calls for Iran’s ‘Unconditional Surrender’ and Threatens Its Supr...

Trump Cuts G7 Trip Short, and Senate Republicans Propose Steep Medicaid Cuts

17 Jun 2025

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Plus, streaming’s TV takeover. On Today’s Episode:Trump Returns to D.C. as Israel and Iran Trade Attacks, by Michael D. Shear, Zolan Kanno-Youngs...

Manhunt Ends for Minnesota Suspect, and Israel-Iran Conflict Ramps Up

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, Pope Leo’s hometown shout-out. On Today’s Episode: With No Clear Off-Ramp, Israel’s War With Iran May Last Weeks Not Days, by Patrick Ki...

Israel Attacks Iran, and India Plane Crash Survivor Speaks

13 Jun 2025

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Plus, Friday’s news quiz. On Today’s Episode: Israeli Strikes Wipe Out Iran’s Top Military Chain of Command, by Farnaz Fassihi, Qasim Nauman, ...

Plane Crash in India, and Israel Appears Ready to Attack Iran

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, remembering the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson. On Today’s Episode:Passenger Plane Crashes in Western India With 242 Aboard, by John Yoon and Suh...

Protests Over Immigration Raids Spread, and Austria Reels From Rare School Shooting

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a BTS reunion on the horizon? On Today’s Episode: Cities Across U.S. Brace for Protests as Marines Prepare to Deploy in L.A., by Francesca R...

Trump Sends Marines to L.A. Protests, and Kennedy Fires Vaccine Experts

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, remembering a funk legend.   On Today’s Episode:Trump Administration More Than Doubles Federal Deployments to Los Angeles, by David E. Sange...

Trump Deploys National Guard in L.A., and His Travel Ban Goes Into Effect

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the big winners at the Tonys.On Today’s Episode:Live Updates: Tensions Flare Between Protesters and Law Enforcement in L.A., by Rick Rojas, Li...

Musk vs. Trump, and a Surge in Whooping Cough

06 Jun 2025

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Plus, a Friday news quiz.  On Today’s Episode:Trump and Musk’s Unlikely Alliance Breaks Down in Rapid and Public Fashion, by Tyler Pager and Theo...

Trump Orders an Investigation Into Biden and a Travel Ban on 12 Countries

05 Jun 2025

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Plus, these birds are getting clever.On Today’s Episode:‘We Don’t Want Them’: Trump Signs Travel Ban on Citizens From 12 Countries, by Hamed A...

Musk Slams Trump’s Policy Bill, and Steel Tariffs Double

04 Jun 2025

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Plus, a giant plume of dust is headed to Florida.  On Today’s Episode:Elon Musk Calls Trump Policy Bill a ‘Disgusting Abomination’, by Kate Con...

Israeli Soldiers Open Fire Near Aid Site, and Coffee’s Link to Healthy Aging

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, The Times’s summer book picks. On Today’s Episode: Israeli Soldiers Open Fire Near Gaza Aid Site. Gaza Health Officials Say 27 Are Killed,...

‘Targeted Terror Attack’ in Colorado, and Ukraine’s Audacious Plot

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the oldest corporation on the continent is closing. On Today’s Episode: Eight Burned in Attack at Colorado Event Honoring Israeli Hostages, ...

Musk’s Drug Use, and Companies Back Off Pride Month

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:On the Campaign Trail, Elon Musk Juggled Drugs and Family Drama, by Kirsten Grind and Megan TwoheyTari...

Trump’s Flurry of Pardons, and Musk’s Goodbye

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the rise of crypto kidnappings. On Today’s Episode: Trump Gives Clemency to More Than Two Dozen, Including Political Allies, by Zolan Kanno-...

New Tensions for U.S. and Israel, and a Surge of Homeless Seniors

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a faster way up Mount Everest. On Today’s Episode: As Trump Seeks Iran Deal, Israel Again Raises Possible Strikes on Nuclear Sites, by Julia...

G.O.P. Resistance to Trump's Bill, and a Setback for a Gaza Aid Plan

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, Disney’s unexpected “rebel” star. On Today’s Episode:Fiscal Hawks in Senate Balk at House’s Bill to Deliver Trump’s Agenda, by Cati...

Trump’s Crypto Dinner, the End of the Penny, a Friday News Quiz

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, an escalation with Harvard. On Today’s Episode: Hundreds Join Trump at ‘Exclusive’ Dinner, With Dreams of Crypto Fortunes in Mind, by Da...

D.C. Shooting Kills 2 at Jewish Museum, and House Passes Trump's 'Beautiful' Bill

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, breakfast cereals are getting less healthy. On Today’s Episode: 2 Israeli Embassy Aides Are Fatally Shot Outside Event in Washington, by Mag...

Trump’s Loyalty Test, and a Chaotic Deportation Hearing

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, “Norm!” On Today’s Episode: Trump Squeezes His Party on Domestic Policy Bill as G.O.P. Hunts for Votes, by Catie Edmondson, Maya C. Mill...

Trump Backs Down on Russia, and Representative Is Charged After ICE Clash

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, how to stop doomscrolling? On Today’s Episode:Trump Backs Off His Demand That Russia Declare a Cease-Fire in Ukraine, by Erica L. Green and A...

Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis, and Why Ukraine is Seeing a Surge of Violence

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, one school district’s big A.I. experiment. On Today’s Episode:Biden Is Diagnosed With an Aggressive Form of Prostate Cancer, by Tyler Pager...

Trump’s Billion-Dollar Tech Deals, and a Military Buildup at the Border

16 May 2025

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Plus, the Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:Outsourcer in Chief: Is Trump Trading Away America’s Tech Future?, by Tripp Mickle and Ana Swanson...

A New Test of Federal Judges’ Power, and Overdose Deaths Plummet

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the campy singing contest the whole world watches.On Today’s Episode:In Birthright Citizenship Case, Supreme Court Examines the Power of Distr...

Qatar Woos Trump, and Israeli Officers Warn About Gaza Starvation

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a new red carpet dress code: no nudity.On Today’s Episode:With Trump Visit, Qatar’s Image Makeover Scores Another Success, by Michael D. She...

A Lavish Welcome for Trump in Saudi Arabia, and a Standoff at the Library of Congress

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, California’s crackdown on homelessness.On Today’s Episode:Trump Administration Live Updates: President Kicks Off Gulf Tour in Saudi Arabia, ...

A Breakthrough on U.S.-China Tariffs, and a New Summer Air Travel Warning

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, For Sale: The pope’s childhood home.On Today’s Episode:U.S. and China Agree to Temporarily Slash Tariffs in Bid to Defuse Trade War, by Dais...

Pope Leo's Brother Is 'Stunned,' and Bill Gates Speeds Up Giving

09 May 2025

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Plus, a Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:Who Is Pope Leo XIV?, by Elisabetta Povoledo, Jason Horowitz, Emma Bubola, Motoko Rich and Elizabeth D...

On the Scene of a Deadly Gaza Strike, and a Severe U.S. Flu Season

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the best player in the W.N.B.A. now has her own shoe.On Today’s Episode: Airstrikes Pound Gaza as Israel Announces Plans to Displace More Res...

‘Conclave Fever’ in Rome, and India Strikes Pakistan

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, your chance at island living. On Today’s Episode:The Vote for the Next Pope Is Also a Referendum on Francis, by Jason Horowitz and Motoko Ric...

Israel’s ‘Intensive’ Escalation, and an Air Traffic Control Crisis

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the Met Gala’s unforgettable looks. On Today’s Episode:Netanyahu Warns of ‘Intensive’ Escalation in Gaza Campaign, by Michael D. Shear,...

The Trump Family Cashes In, and Chatbot Mistakes Multiply

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, 200 snake bites later… On Today’s Episode: A Trump Family Push for Profit on Three Continents Breaks Historical Norms, by Eric Lipton and ...

Trump’s Cabinet Shake-Up, and a Friday News Quiz

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, online shopping gets pricier. On Today’s Episode:Trump Moves Waltz to U.N. and Names Rubio Interim National Security Adviser, by Maggie Haber...

New Warnings for U.S. Economy, and Columbia Student Is Freed

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a wiener dog’s 529 days in the wild. On Today’s Episode:U.S. Economy Shrank in First Quarter, in Reading Clouded by Messy Trade Data, by Be...

Trump Says He’s ‘Just Gotten Started,’ and Anti-Tourism Tactics in Europe

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, L.A. county’s budget crisis. On Today’s Episode:Trump Marks 100 Days by Vilifying Migrants and Attacking Opponents, by Luke BroadwaterTrump...

The Secret Deals Behind Trump’s Crypto Firm, and a Revenge Porn Ban

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, let’s hear your best sea gull.On Today’s Episode:Secret Deals, Foreign Investments, Presidential Policy Changes: The Rise of Trump’s Crypt...

American Children Sent to Honduras, and A.I. on the Battlefield

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 Plus, teaching student athletes how to go viral.On Today’s Episode: 2 American Children Were Sent to Honduras With Their Undocumented Mother, by ...

George Santos to Be Sentenced, and the Real Cost of DOGE’s Cuts

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the fight over pop hits that celebrate cartels. On Today’s Episode:George Santos, Expelled From House, Now Faces Sentencing, by Grace Ashford...

Trump’s Latest Demands on Ukraine, and a White House Crypto Contest

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, how to actually fall asleep. On Today’s Episode:Trump Pressures Ukraine to Accept a Peace Plan That Sharply Favors Russia, by David E. Sanger...

A State Department Shake-Up, and Musk Pivots as Tesla Profits Plunge

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, YouTube turns 20.On Today’s Episode: Critics Call Rubio’s Overhaul Plan a Blow to U.S. Values, by Michael CrowleyTrump Says Undocumented Im...

How to Choose a Pope, and a Deportation ‘Black Hole’

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the Oscars OK the use of A.I. (with caveats). On Today’s Episode: Vatican to Hold Pope’s Funeral on Saturday, by Eric Nagourney and Emma B...

Pope Francis Dies at 88, and Another Hegseth Signal Chat

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, million-dollar empty lots in the Palisades.On Today’s Episode:Pope Francis Dies at 88, by Jason HorowitzHegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Det...

Senator Visits Wrongly Deported Man, and Trump’s ‘Kill List’ for Regulations

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, meat is making a comeback. On Today’s Episode:Maryland Senator Meets With Wrongly Deported Man in El Salvador, by Robert JimisonInside Trump’...

New Pushback to Trump’s Deportations, and Climate Research Under Threat

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a capybara controversy in Argentina. On Today’s Episode: Judge Threatens Contempt Proceedings Over Deportation Flights to El Salvador, by Al...

Deportation Fight Escalates, and America’s New Meth Crisis

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, “The Great Moose Migration.” On Today’s Episode: ‘Nothing Has Been Done’: Judge Rebukes U.S. Effort to Return Wrongly Deported Man, ...

Harvard vs. Trump, and Your (Shrinking) Chance of Being Audited

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, black market Lego. On Today’s Episode: Trump Administration Will Freeze $2 Billion After Harvard Refuses Demands, by Vimal PatelEl Salvador’...

China Cuts Off Critical Exports, and Meta Goes on Trial

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, everybody wants a bunker. On Today’s Episode:China Halts Critical Exports as Trade War Intensifies, by Keith BradsherTrump to Meet President ...

Trump’s New Plan for Social Security Death List, and China’s Counterattack on Tariffs

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, Hollywood stunts in the spotlight. On Today’s Episode:China Raises Tariffs on U.S. Imports to 125%, by Alexandra StevensonDeepening Trade Fig...

Trump’s Drastic Tariff Turnaround, and Green Card Holders on Edge

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the soundtrack of America. On Today’s Episode:From ‘Be Cool!’ to ‘Getting Yippy’: Inside Trump’s Reversal on Tariffs, by Tyler Page...

A Game of Chicken With China, and How Much Plastic Is in the Human Brain

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the theme park wars heat up. On Today’s Episode: Asia Grapples With Punishing Tariffs as Its Stocks Sink Again, by Yan Zhuang and Keith Brad...

Supreme Court Clears Way for Deportations, and a Stock Market Fake-Out

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a new push to clone ancient animals. On Today’s Episode:Supreme Court Clears Way for Venezuelan Deportations to Resume, for Now, by Abbie Van...

Stocks Plunge Worldwide, and Trump Faces Mass Protests

07 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, Wayne Gretzky’s record finally falls. On Today’s Episode:Stocks in Asia and Europe Plunge as Trump Says Tariffs Will Stay, by Yan ZhuangJud...

The Worst Stock Market Drop in Years, and Dr. Oz’s New Government Job

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, what's so hard about building trains? On Today’s Episode:Trade War Sets Off ‘Max Pessimism’ in Global Markets as Stocks Plunge, by Joe Re...

A Global Backlash to Trump’s Tariffs, and Deep Cuts to Public Health

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a rare Beatles audition tape. On Today’s Episode: China and Europe Vow to Respond to Trump’s Tariffs, by Ana Swanson, Alan Rappeport and T...

Democrats Get a Boost, and U.S. Admits Deportation 'Error'

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, Val Kilmer’s legacy.On Today’s Episode:‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections, by Katie GlueckCory Booker Condem...

The Most Expensive Judicial Race in U.S. History, and a Growing Demand for Ivermectin

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the return of the rotating restaurant. On Today’s Episode:What to Watch in Today’s Big Elections in Wisconsin and Florida, by Reid J. Epste...

Trump ‘Not Joking’ About Third Term, and the Myanmar Earthquake Toll

31 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, trying the impossible at the Olympics. On Today’s Episode:Trump Says He’s ‘Not Joking’ About Seeking a Third Term in Defiance of Consti...

Musk’s Secretive Team Goes on TV, and RFK Jr. Hires a Vaccine Skeptic

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, what we didn’t know about sharks. On Today’s Episode: Musk and Aides Try Charm Offensive in Fox News Interview, by Tyler PagerForgoing Ove...

How Car Tariffs Will Hit Consumers, and a Fight Over Funding Elmo

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a farewell in space. On Today’s Episode:Trump Announces 25% Tariffs on Imported Cars and Car Parts, by Ana Swanson, Jack Ewing and Tony RommI...

NPR and PBS in the Hot Seat, and a Rare Protest in Gaza

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, fraud at Versailles.  On Today’s Episode: PBS and NPR Prepare for Showdown With Congress, by Benjamin MullinTrump Downplays Signal Leak, Ba...

Secret War Plans Shared in Group Chat, and U.S. Food Banks Scramble

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, why you might develop allergies as an adult.On Today’s Episode:Hegseth Disclosed Secret War Plans in a Group Chat, by Helene Cooper and Eric S...

An ‘Aggressive’ Trip to Greenland, and the Pope Returns Home

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, how George Foreman transformed American kitchens.  On Today’s Episode: Greenland Officials Express Fury Over Trump’s Plan to Send Delegati...

A China War Briefing for Musk, and London’s Heathrow Shuts Down

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, one of the most problem-plagued movies in Disney history. On Today’s Episode:Fire Halts Operations at London’s Heathrow Airport, Throwing G...

Inside Musk's Latest Political Donations, and Greenpeace Takes a Hit

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, beef tallow’s unlikely comeback. On Today’s Episode: Musk Donates to G.O.P. Members of Congress Who Support Impeaching Judges, by Maggie H...

Judge Moves to Limit Musk’s Power, and a Social Security Shake-Up

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, the tale of a stolen golden toilet. On Today’s Episode:Musk’s Role in Dismantling Aid Agency Likely Violated Constitution, Judge Finds, by ...

Deadly New Strikes in Gaza, and Abortion Arrests in Texas

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, drones on Mount Everest. On Today’s Episode: Israel Carries Out Deadly Strikes in Gaza and Warns of More Attacks, by Yan Zhuang, Rawan Sheik...

Deportations Threaten Constitutional Showdown, and DOGE Cuts Hit Nuclear Agency

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Plus, a retirement home for penguins. On Today’s Episode:With Deportations, Trump Steps Closer to Showdown With Judicial Branch, by Mattathias Schw...