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A Norm-Shattering Indictment, and Amazon’s $2.5 Billion Settlement
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, your Friday news quiz.Here’s what we’re covering:Trump Gets the Retribution He Sought, and Shatters Norms in the Process by Alan Feuer, Jona...
What to Know About the ICE Shooting, and a Rare Climate Pledge from China
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, how big was Jimmy Kimmel’s first night back? Here’s what we’re covering:What We Know About the Shooting at a Dallas ICE Facility by Pooja...
Trump’s Big Flip on Ukraine, and a Defiant Jimmy Kimmel
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, robot fight club. Here’s what we’re covering:Trump Cancels Meeting With Democrats as Shutdown Nears by Catie Edmondson‘Your Countries Are...
Trump Targets Tylenol and Vaccines, and ABC Brings Kimmel Back
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, America’s new astronauts. Here’s what we’re covering:Trump Issues Warning Based on Unproven Link Between Tylenol and Autism by Azeen Ghor...
The U.N.’s Future, and the ‘Hamburger Helper Economy’
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, would you swim in the Chicago River? On Today’s Episode:U.N. Gathers Amid Its 80th Anniversary and a ‘Free Fall,’ by Farnaz FassihiBritai...
F.C.C. Head Says Kimmel Not ‘the Last Shoe to Drop,’ and Musk Goes All In on A.I.
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, your Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:Trump Pressures Broadcasters Over Critical Coverage, Escalating Attack on Speech, by Zolan Kanno-Yo...
Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Air ‘Indefinitely,’ and Former C.D.C. Head Issues Warning
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, smart glasses and even smarter headphones.On Today’s Episode:ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments After F.C.C. Pressure, b...
Trump’s New Plan to Target Liberal Groups, and a Shouting Match in the Senate
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Robert Redford’s legacy. On Today’s Episode:Kirk Killing Suspect Faces Aggravated Murder Charge, and Death Penalty, by Anna Griffin, Jack H...
U.N. Inquiry Says Israel Is Committing Genocide, and Trump Threatens Crackdown on Liberal Groups
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, a “sci-fi” discovery about ants. On Today’s Episode:Israel Is Committing Genocide in Gaza, U.N. Inquiry Says, by Nick Cumming-BruceIsrael...
New Details on Kirk Shooting Suspect, and a Huge Right-Wing Rally in London
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Gen Z’s go-to financial adviser. On Today’s Episode:Kirk Shooting Suspect Held ‘Leftist Ideology,’ Utah Governor Says, by Jack Healy an...
F.B.I. Faces Growing Scrutiny as Kirk Manhunt Continues, and the Fight Over Nonstick Pans
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, your Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:Investigators Share New Video in Hunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer, by Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Dev...
The Manhunt for Charlie Kirk’s Killer, and Putin’s Defiant Message
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, why firefighters are sounding an alarm. On Today’s Episode:Charlie Kirk Assassination Raises Fear of Surging Political Violence, by Richard F...
How Gen Z Protests Overturned a Government, and a Crackdown on TV Drug Ads
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, 7-Eleven’s new master plan.On Today’s Episode:Israel Attempts to Kill Hamas Leadership in Airstrike on Qatar, a Gaza War Mediator, by Adam R...
Israel Orders Evacuation of Gaza City, and Congress Releases Epstein Birthday Notes
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, the fight for control of Fox News. On Today’s Episode:Israeli Military Orders Residents of Gaza City to Evacuate, by Adam RasgonHouse Panel R...
How America’s Largest Bank Helped Jeffrey Epstein, and a Show of Resistance in D.C.
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, why you’re wrong about your Zodiac sign.On Today’s Episode:How JPMorgan Enabled the Crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, by David Enrich, Matthew Gold...
A Failed Top Secret Mission in North Korea, and a Government Shutdown Deadline
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, your Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart, by Dave Philipps and Matthew Cole...
Florida Moves to End Vaccine Mandates, and Trump Battles Wind Farms
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, a Chinese coffee giant comes to America. On Today’s Episode:States Go Their Own (and Contradictory) Ways on Vaccine Policy, by Emily Baumgaer...
An Intensified Push for the Epstein Files, and Google’s Big Monopoly Ruling
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, a post-mortem on the summer box office. On Today’s Episode:House Oversight Panel Releases Some Epstein Files as Pressure Mounts, by Michael G...
When Putin, Xi and Modi Get Together, and a Legal Blow to Trump’s Tariffs
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, the Bad Bunny economic boost. On Today’s Episode:Putin Finds a Growing Embrace on the Global Stage, by Paul SonneAfter Court Defeat, Trump Wa...
Trump’s ‘Maximalist’ Plan for the Presidency, and a Major Loophole Closes for U.S. Shoppers
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, your Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:Trump Targets Agencies Long Seen as Above Politics. Critics See Big Risks., by Luke BroadwaterTrump...
C.D.C. Loses Top Officials, and Why Israeli Reservists Aren’t Showing Up for Duty
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, robots for rent. On Today’s Episode: White House Says New C.D.C. Director Is Fired, but She Refuses to Leave, by Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Apoorv...
A.I.'s Effect on the Economy, and Why Men Won't Go to the Doctor
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Taylor Swift's engagement era.On Today’s Episode:The A.I. Spending Frenzy Is Propping Up the Real Economy, Too, by Lydia DePillisFull Weight o...
Fed Governor Tells Trump ‘I Will Not Resign,’ and Israeli Strikes Kill 5 Journalists
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, a Hitchcock star re-emerges. On Today’s Episode:Trump, in a Move With Little Precedent, Says He Is Firing a Fed Governor, by Tony Romm, Colby...
China’s Sway in N.Y. Elections, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s D.O.J. Interview
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Spotify playlists can spill your secrets. On Today’s Episode:In Washington Crackdown, Making a Federal Case Out of Low-Level Arrests, by Devl...
How Trump Is Shaking Trust in the Economy, and Judge Orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Shut Down
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, your Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:Gaza City and Surrounding Areas Are Officially Under Famine, Monitors Say, by Vivian YeeTrump’s A...
Israel's Looming Plans for Gaza City, and a Surge in Stalking in Women's Sports
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, why steamy fan fiction is topping the best-seller list. On Today’s Episode:‘We Can’t Take It Anymore’: Gazans Fear Looming Israeli Oper...
The Democratic Party Is Hemorrhaging Voters, and a New White-Only Community in Arkansas
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, censoring prestige TV. On Today’s Episode:The Democratic Party Faces a Voter Registration Crisis, by Shane GoldmacherTrump Revokes Security C...
Zelensky’s Charm Offensive, and Israel’s Push to Send Gazans to South Sudan
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, the rise of rap on tour. On Today’s Episode:5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Zelensky and European Leaders, by Luke BroadwaterTrump Wa...
Zelensky Brings Backup to the White House, and Why Young Firefighters Are Getting Sick
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, selling your likeness for $750. On Today’s Episode:Zelensky and Allies Head to White House to Show Unity on Ukraine, by Jim Tankersley, David...
What Could Happen at the Trump-Putin Summit, and a Game of Chicken Over Voting Maps
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, your Friday news quiz. On Today’s Episode:How Trump’s Meeting With Putin Could Unfold, by David E. SangerTexas Democrats Will Return Home, ...
Russia Steps Up Ukraine Attacks, and America’s Drinking Drops to Record Low
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, a C.I.A. secret up for auction. On Today’s Episode:Russia Makes a Swift Battlefield Advance, Seeking an Edge in Trump Talks, by Constant Méh...
Inside Trump’s D.C. Takeover, and the White House Takes On the Smithsonian
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, why that old song suddenly has a new music video. On Today’s Episode:Trump’s Show of Force Begins to Take Shape as Guard Troops Deploy in D...
Trump’s ‘Law and Order’ Crackdown on D.C., and Silicon Valley Embraces the Pentagon
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, a quiet crisis for America’s jurors. On Today’s Episode:Trump Takes Control of D.C. Police, Citing ‘Bloodthirsty Criminals.’ But Crime ...
Trump Prepares to Meet Putin, and Al Jazeera Says Israel Killed Its Journalists in Gaza
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, a Labubu heist.On Today’s Episode:Vance Says U.S. Is Working for a Meeting With Trump, Putin and Zelensky, by Luke BroadwaterU.S. Government t...
Israel Approves Gaza City Takeover, and Trump to Deploy Federal Agents in D.C.
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, your Friday news quiz.On Today’s Episode:Israeli Security Cabinet Approves Plan to Take Control of Gaza City, by Adam Rasgon, Natan Odenheimer...
Four Key Facts About Trump’s New Tariffs, and a Town Hall Showdown
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, inside the weight-loss drug wars. On Today’s Episode:Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War, by Tony RommTrump Threatens 100...
Uber’s Sexual Assault Problem, and ICE’s $50,000 Signing Bonus
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, the shark bite club. On Today’s Episode: Uber’s Festering Sexual Assault Problem, by Emily SteelKennedy Cancels Nearly $500 Million in mRN...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...