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In this weekly podcast we chat with individuals who work to improve the quality of life in our community of Northwest Ohio. We often delve into history, culture and heritage. Follow us on multiple sites including Amazon Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. You can also tune in at The Toledo Free Press and through the Stream 419 app. New episodes drop on Friday.
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- White House East Wing debris dumped at nearby golf course has toxic metals, report says
- After brief respite, gasoline prices continue their steady climb
- Fight led to shooting at Oklahoma park that left 23 wounded, police say
- Southern Baptist Convention continues membership slide but grows in attendance, baptisms
- Male coyote swam 2 miles to Alcatraz Island, twice as far as biologists had expected
- 2 killed and 3 injured in shooting near Dallas shopping mall
- Proposed UN resolution threatens Iran with sanctions if it doesn't allow freedom of navigation
- GOP bill would fund $1B in White House security upgrades for Trump's ballroom
- U.S. job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
- US stocks edge up toward more records as crude oil prices ease
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- Democratic Anger and Republican Revenge: Welcome to the Primaries May 5, 2026In primary elections across the United States, the Republican Party will test its voters appetite for revenge, and the Democratic Party will test its voters appetite for change. The New York Times journalists Shane Goldmacher, Lisa Lerer and Reid Epstein sat down with Michael Barbaro to explain which key elections to watch. Guest: Shane Goldmacher, […]
- What Drives Political Violence in America May 4, 2026In the midst of a cascade of violent acts against political figures in the United States, a few questions keep coming up — how did we get here, and how much worse could it really get? Robert Pape, a professor at the University of Chicago and one of the country’s leading voices on political violence, […]
- The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters May 3, 2026Roughly a year ago, a team at The New York Times Magazine set about tackling a nearly impossible task: creating a list of the greatest living American songwriters. But how to take the tens of thousands of songwriters working in this country and narrow them down to a digestible list? The answer involved thousands of […]
- What Does Tucker Carlson Really Believe? I Went to Maine to Find Out. May 2, 2026The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last? Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For […]
- Hegseth in the Hot Seat May 1, 2026Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, went before Congress to answer for a war in Iran that has reached a stalemate and a management style that has caused controversy at the Pentagon. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent, takes us inside Mr. Hegseth’s testimony. Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York […]
- A Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights April 30, 2026On Wednesday, the Supreme Court dealt what may be a final blow to the landmark Voting Rights Act when it struck down Louisiana’s voting map as unconstitutional. Adam Liptak explains the legal logic of the ruling, and Nick Corasaniti talks about how the decision will reshape American democracy. Guest: Adam Liptak, the chief legal affairs […]
- Why Even Some Democrats Hate California’s Billionaire Tax Proposal April 29, 2026A landmark proposal for a one-time tax on billionaires in California recently reached a milestone. The labor union backing it said it had collected enough signatures to put the measure on the state’s ballot. Laurel Rosenhall, who covers California politics for The New York Times, explains how the state arrived at this moment and what […]
- Assassination Attempt Suspect Charged April 28, 2026What we know about the man in custody after the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner, and how the incident unfolded. The man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with multiple weapons was charged on Monday with trying to assassinate President Trump. Devlin Barrett, who covers the Justice Department, explains what […]
- Who’s Really Running Iran? April 27, 2026Over the weekend, President Trump called off a trip to Pakistan by two of his negotiators for a potential additional round of talks with Tehran, leaving the fate of the cease-fire in limbo. Farnaz Fassihi, who covers Iran for The New York Times, looks at who is in charge of the country after the killing […]
- Daniel Radcliffe, Mariska Hargitay and the Happiest List on Earth April 26, 2026With war, political wrangling and price hikes jockeying for headlines, it’s a rare thing to sit for an hour with a large group of strangers and focus on the small pleasures in life. But that’s what the show “Every Brilliant Thing” is all about. Since 2013, Duncan Macmillan’s audience-participation-heavy play has been performed in dozens […]
NBC News
NBC News Top Stories
- 'Ohio is back': Both parties navigate competitive midterm races in a forgotten battleground May 6, 2026Two hard facts hover over this year’s midterm races in Ohio.
- Passengers on cruise with hantavirus to be evacuated May 5, 2026Passengers on cruise with hantavirus to be evacuated
- Vance makes Iowa debut with a midterm message: 'This is not a normal election' May 5, 2026Vice President JD Vance took repeated shots at Democrats in Iowa in a midterm-year effort to boost a vulnerable Republican congressman.
- Vivek Ramaswamy wins GOP nomination for governor in Ohio May 5, 2026Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy has won Ohio’s Republican primary for governor, NBC News projects, advancing to what could be an expensive and competitive general election with Democrat Amy Acton in a state that has been brutal for Democrats in recent elections.
- Sherrod Brown wins Democratic Senate nomination in Ohio, setting up a key battleground race May 5, 2026Former Sen. Sherrod Brown has won the Democratic nomination in Ohio’s special Senate election, NBC News projects, paving the way for a nationally watched general election matchup against Republican incumbent Jon Husted
- Questions remain unanswered after Baldoni-Lively settlement May 5, 2026NBC News' Rebecca Keegan joins "Here's the Scoop" to talk about how Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni's case raises questions of just how much public perception could be manipulated, which Lively's team has alleged that Baldoni has done to target her reputation.
- Stefon Diggs found not guilty in assault trial May 5, 2026Stefon Diggs found not guilty in assault trial
- At least 26 dead after fireworks plant explosion in China May 5, 2026At least 26 dead after fireworks plant explosion in China
- NFL star Stefon Diggs found not guilty of assaulting his live-in chef May 5, 2026A Massachusetts jury on Tuesday acquitted former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs of charges that he assaulted a live-in chef
- Nominations for 2026 Tony Awards announced May 5, 2026Nominations for 2026 Tony Awards announced
Sky News
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- Romania's pro-Europe government collapses after PM loses no-confidence vote May 5, 2026Romania's pro-European coalition government has collapsed, after MPs voted against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, plunging the country into further political turmoil.
- New 'Mini-Pluto' discovered with atmosphere beyond Neptune May 5, 2026A new tiny ice world has been discovered beyond Pluto surrounded by a thin atmosphere, scientists revealed.
- Indian prime minister's party wins controversial and contentious state election May 5, 2026In a resounding victory Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's nationalist Hindu party has wrested control of the key state of West Bengal.
- Separatist group tries to trigger referendum on province leaving Canada May 5, 2026A separatist group says it has formally submitted more than 300,000 signatures to try to trigger a referendum on the province of Alberta leaving Canada.
- At least 26 dead and dozens injured in fireworks factory blast May 5, 2026At least 26 people are dead and 61 have been injured after an explosion at a fireworks factory in China.
- Why the United Nations is no longer fit for purpose May 4, 2026👉 Listen to This Is Why on your podcast app 👈
- Record cocaine seizure made by Spanish police May 4, 2026Police in Spain have made what they have said is a "record-breaking cocaine seizure in the Atlantic", as part of an ongoing crackdown on international drug trafficking.
- Soldiers prepare for NATO deployment near Russian border with urban combat drills May 4, 2026Troops from the Royal Regiment of Scotland have been taking part in urban combat drills as they prepare to deploy to the Baltic states for a major NATO exercise.
- UK on verge of joining EU's £78bn loan for Ukraine as Starmer seeks reset with Brussels May 4, 2026The UK is on the verge of joining the EU's €90bn (£78bn) loan scheme for Ukraine, as the government seeks to shore up support for Kyiv and deepen defence ties with the bloc.
- Two killed after car ploughs into city centre crowd in Germany April 21, 2026Two people were killed after a car ploughed into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig on Monday afternoon.