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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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- Canadian poet who combines classical and modern wins Nobel Prize in Literature
- Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts
- Wife of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro seeks release from US jail
- Trying to execute Christa Pike again would push into uncharted legal territory
- Tropical Storm Isaias forecast to become a hurricane, hit the US Gulf Coast this week
- Opal Lee celebrates 100th birthday by kicking off construction of Juneteenth museum
- Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters behind Paxton in US Senate race
- Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club
- Texas carries out nation’s first execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection
- Disaster relief funding is creeping into Trump's midterm rhetoric. Critics say it has no place there
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- A Failed Execution and the Future of the Death Penalty October 8, 2026Christa Pike survived two doses of a lethal injection drug last week during a botched execution in Tennessee.Pamela Colloff, who writes for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the waning public support for the death penalty and why despite it some states are doubling down.Guest: Pamela Colloff, a reporter at ProPublica and a staff writer […]
- Three Vans, a Startled Farmer and an Iranian Plot Against the U.S. October 7, 2026What exactly happened near an air base in Britain used by the United States?Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses what he’s learned about the mysterious events around the base, including the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. Air Force bombers.Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times.Background […]
- Call My A.I. Agent October 6, 2026Over the past few weeks, millions of people have rushed to download a new type of artificial intelligence app — agents. They are useful, kind of cute and need your most sensitive personal information to work.Eli Tan, a reporter who covers technology for The New York Times, opened up his life to Muse, Meta’s A.I. […]
- Midterm Surprise: Democrats Are Surging in Red America October 5, 2026A new set of polls from The New York Times finds that Democratic candidates are doing remarkably well in the Republican-leaning states that they need to win to gain control of the U.S. Senate in next month’s midterm elections.They are doing less well in the blue states that, in theory, should be easier to win.Nate […]
- The Restaurant Industry Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed? October 4, 2026If you dine out regularly, you might have noticed some changes in restaurants over the past few years. Perhaps you’ve found yourself ordering at a counter, scanning a QR code to see the menu, or eating … a lot more soft serve.These changes aren’t just trends. Brett Anderson, a New York Times food reporter, says […]
- Chris Rock Has Been Thinking About Forgiveness October 3, 2026The comedian and filmmaker on what real friendship looks like, what keeps him up at night and his new movie, "Misty Green."Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. […]
- The Firestorm Over a Rape Allegation at Cornell October 2, 2026An alleged campus sexual assault at Cornell University has gripped the country and ignited a national debate over consent.Debra Kamin, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains what we know about what happened.Guest: Debra Kamin, an investigative reporter for the The New York Times.Background reading: Documents reviewed by The Times reveal how a Cornell […]
- Why Washington Is Trying to Rein In College Sports October 1, 2026In the five years since student athletes have been allowed to earn money, college sports have become a chaotic and murky marketplace where players can move from team to team chasing a payday.Stewart Mandel of The Athletic explains why, this week, Washington decided to step in.Guest: Stewart Mandel, the editor in chief of college football […]
- Inside the Devastating Hack of the F.B.I. September 30, 2026A little over a decade ago, after hackers broke into the U.S. government and stole the personnel records of millions of federal workers, officials vowed that it would never happen again. Something similar recently did — to the F.B.I.Dustin Volz, who covers cybersecurity for The New York Times, tells the story of the attack, the […]
- Are Prediction Markets Gambling? A Lot Rides on the Answer. September 29, 2026Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket have gained huge popularity over the past year. These marketplaces allow you to wager on just about anything — whether it’s who will win a football game or the weather in New York City.David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The New York Times, discusses the legal challenge these […]
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- MAHA fractures deepen as some RFK Jr. followers turn to harsh critics October 8, 2026Some supporters of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement have begun to publicly turn against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration.
- MAHA fractures deepen as some RFK Jr. followers turn to harsh critics October 8, 2026Some supporters of the “Make America Healthy Again” movement have begun to publicly turn against Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the Trump administration.
- 11 tea kettles that might actually make you a ‘tea person’ this fall October 8, 2026I rounded up the best tea kettles, including electric and stovetop options, from brands like Smeg, Fellow and Cuisinart, after talking to tea experts.
- ‘I don’t care if I go to jail’: Newly released video shows 6-year-old defiant after Virginia school shooting October 8, 2026A 6-year-old boy who shot his Virginia elementary school teacher in 2023 is seen cursing at police officers in a newly released body camera video.
- Fall Prime Day has ended, but these under-$50 deals are getting an encore — shop now October 8, 2026Prime Big Deal Days is over, but you can still shop Amazon deals under $50 on household essentials, beauty products, vacuums and more.
- These October Prime Day deals are still live from Apple, Kindle, Yeti and more — but not for long October 8, 2026October Prime Day is over, but some deals are still live. Discover discounts on tech, home, beauty and more that are still worth shopping.
- Over 290,000 in Nepal face extreme flood risk as Himalayan ice melts, study finds October 8, 2026Long before a wave of water rushed down the Bhote Koshi river and its tributaries, researchers were working to calculate just how many people are living downstream and exposed to potentially catastrophic flood risk in the areas that drain from Nepal’s high mountain basins.
- Over 290,000 in Nepal face extreme flood risk as Himalayan ice melts, study finds October 8, 2026Long before a wave of water rushed down the Bhote Koshi river and its tributaries, researchers were working to calculate just how many people are living downstream and exposed to potentially catastrophic flood risk in the areas that drain from Nepal’s high mountain basins.
- Gas prices face new threat as Hurricane Isaias forces Gulf oil shutdowns October 8, 2026Hurricane Isaias threatens to disrupt U.S. oil and gasoline production at a moment when retail gas and diesel prices are squeezing American consumers.
- Preparations ramp up as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast October 8, 2026Hurricane Isaias surges toward the Gulf Coast and is expected to intensify into a Category 2 storm. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch reports from Pensacola Beach, Florida, where preparations are underway after the state declares a state of emergency for 25 counties.
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- Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro and wife face new charges October 8, 2026Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores have been charged by US authorities with conspiracy to commit torture in a new superseding indictment.
- Lithuania PM confident of 'huge' NATO response if Russia attacks October 8, 2026Lithuania is no stranger to the threat posed by Russia given its geography and history.
- Russia denies second case of 'plague' as WHO seeks to verify October 8, 2026Russia has denied that a second case of an infectious disease has emerged where a woman who worked at a laboratory died last week.
- One dead in Poland's second school attack in two days October 8, 2026A school employee was killed and two others were injured after a knife attack in Poland - the second such incident in the country in two days
- Royal Navy serviceman accused of plotting to leak intelligence to Russia appears in court October 8, 2026A junior Royal Navy serviceman accused of plotting to leak classified information to Russia has appeared in court.
- British consulate in Jerusalem to become 'UK Mission' as diplomats leave October 8, 2026The UK government said it will retain its presence in East Jerusalem as Israel insisted the British consulate in the city had "ceased to function".
- US puts inmate to death for first time since botched execution October 8, 2026A Texas death row inmate has been put to death by lethal injection - despite objections following Christa Pike's botched execution last week.
- World's largest penguin colony shrinks two-thirds in just 14 years October 8, 2026The population of a penguin colony that was previously the largest in the world has fallen by almost two-thirds, a new study has revealed - with climate change thought to be a major reason for the decline.
- The 87-year-old woman evicted from her home in Spain has died October 7, 2026An 87-year-old woman, whose eviction from her home sparked major protests in Spain and was partly responsible for a snap election, has died.
- Seven injured in attack at Polish school, say police October 7, 2026A man has been arrested after seven people were injured in an attack at a school in Poland.