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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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- US military strike on alleged drug boat in the eastern Pacific kills 2
- No injuries reported after explosion and fire at New Orleans-area refinery
- Black Hills drilling project canceled after backlash from tribes
- California to provide free diapers to newborns at more than 60 hospitals
- A council meeting is called in a small Georgia town whose mayor fired the entire police department
- 4 people convicted of conspiracy in US trial tied to 2021 assassination of Haiti's president
- California, Nevada, Arizona announce temporary plan to save water from Colorado River
- 'Somebody stole from me': Mom mourns after 2 fatally shot in kids' soccer dispute
- Evidence points to human remains at home linked to Kristin Smart's killing, sheriff says
- Suspect in Navajo woman’s disappearance sentenced to 5 years for robbery after plea deal
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- The Resurrection of Michael Jackson May 8, 2026The new biopic about Michael Jackson has been a record-shattering box office success. The subsequent outpouring of love for the musician was the result of a painstaking, yearslong effort to resurrect the reputation of the king of pop, despite the accusations of sexual abuse that have surrounded him for decades. Mark Binelli, a writer for […]
- What the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of Flying May 7, 2026When Spirit Airlines shut down over the weekend, it brought an end to a company that had revolutionized air travel in the United States with its ultra-low-cost approach. Niraj Chokshi, who covers aviation for The New York Times, discussed why the company unraveled and whether those problems could spread to other airlines. And Lynsea Garrison, […]
- Your Kids Asked the Artemis Astronauts Questions. They Answered. May 6, 2026Last month, the astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, bringing their journey around the moon to a close. “The Daily” asked children to send in questions for the crew. The astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — sat down with Rachel Abrams to answer them. Guest: The Artemis […]
- 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 […]
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- Pentagon releases declassified UFO files May 9, 2026Pentagon releases declassified UFO files
- Schools across U.S. disrupted after Canvas education platform hacked May 9, 2026The parent company of Canvas, a popular, cloud-based education platform, says it experienced a cybersecurity incident this week. NBC News' Valerie Castro explains the impact this has had on students.
- What do the Pentagon's UFO files contain? May 8, 2026NBC News' Courtney Kube joins "Here's the Scoop" to talk about the newly released UFO files by the Pentagon — and what they contained.
- Justin Baldoni’s lawyers seek to block Blake Lively’s damages push May 8, 2026Justin Baldoni’s attorneys asked a judge on Friday to reject any future proceedings related to Blake Lively’s request to recover legal fees and compensatory damages that were incurred during the “It Ends With Us” legal dispute
- U.S. and Iran exchange fire as Trump says ceasefire still holds May 8, 2026U.S. fighter jets struck two Iranian oil tankers accused of violating a U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran launched new missile and drone attacks targeting the United Arab Emirates. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.
- New plan to evacuate Americans from Hantavirus cruise May 8, 2026The State Department is arranging a flight from the Canary Islands back to the U.S., where the 17 Americans on board the cruise ship will isolate at the national quarantine unit at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports.
- NAACP: Alito gave lawmakers 'playbook' to gerrymander May 8, 2026After Tennessee Republicans passed a new congressional map that broke up the state's only majority-Black district, NAACP General Counsel Kristen Clarke says the justification given by Tennessee lawmakers for the redistricting "lacks credibility."
- Port workers protest hantavirus cruise ship arrival May 8, 2026Port workers protest hantavirus cruise ship arrival
- Alabama takes step toward a new congressional map while awaiting court action May 8, 2026Republican lawmakers passed a bill that would set up special primary elections if they are allowed to implement new maps after the U.S. Supreme Court’s redistricting ruling.
- London celebrates David Attenborough’s 100th birthday May 8, 2026London celebrates David Attenborough’s 100th birthday
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- Three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine announced May 8, 2026A three-day ceasefire has been agreed by the leaders of Russia and Ukraine, as well as an exchange of prisoners, following a request from Donald Trump.
- Three hikers 'creating online content' killed on active volcano after 'ignoring safety warnings' May 8, 2026A volcanic eruption has killed three hikers "driven by the desire to create online content" after they defied safety warnings and attempted an ascent.
- Pictured: Record European cocaine haul seized as ship's crew detained May 8, 2026Spanish police have released pictures of Europe's largest cocaine seizure after officers boarded a ship off the Canary Islands earlier this month.
- What is hantavirus – and how worried should we be? May 8, 2026Three passengers have died after being on board a hantavirus-hit cruise ship that had been heading for the Canary Islands.
- Police free hostages from German bank vault but suspect on the run May 8, 2026Police have freed two hostages at a German bank but at least one suspect has fled the scene.
- 'Farmgate' scandal could bring down South African president May 8, 2026South Africa's top court has found against president Cyril Ramaphosa over the "Farmgate" scandal.
- North Korea's Kim Jong Un and daughter eat with crew on new warship May 8, 2026Kim Jong Un and his daughter have been pictured eating with crew as they inspected North Korea's most advanced warship.
- Has Trump's Iran ceasefire just collapsed? May 8, 2026👉 Follow Trump100 on your podcast app 👈