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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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- An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis
- How a driver, a dad and a teacher tried to stop the Oregon school shooter
- Iran war votes in Congress become a focal point for campaign ad attacks
- Community leaders say foiled Illinois mass shooting was result of surge in anti-Hindu hate online
- Youngest Oregon school shooting victim was a fearless climber who loved stuffed animals
- DOJ reaches settlement with Mississippi police department it found routinely violated civil rights
- Painting Eisenhower Building would diminish historic character of White House complex, report says
- Rep. Ilhan Omar's attorneys demand return of property seized in federal search of her home
- Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest
- Latest vote shows no candidate for UN chief has the required support of all five key powers
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- 50 Years In, What's the Point of U2? Bono and the Edge Have Answers. October 17, 2026The longtime friends and creative partners on what U2 still means — and what would make them call it quits.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. Subscribe today […]
- MAGA's Midterm Defectors October 16, 2026Perhaps no American feels the domestic effects of the war, tariffs and inflation more than the Iowa farmer. The political environment stirred up by those farmers’ strife could allow the Democrats to seize the moment and elect one of theirs to the Senate or the governor’s mansion for the first time in 20 years — […]
- The Republican Strategy to Salvage the Midterms October 15, 2026With Republicans trailing in the polls, the party is making hard choices about where to spend its money — abandoning some races while pouring resources into others.Shane Goldmacher, Nate Cohn and Lisa Lerer, political correspondents for The New York Times, explain why President Trump is campaigning almost daily in deep-red territory, how his influence is […]
- The U.S. Tried to Choke Russia’s Energy Market. Then It Made a Diesel Deal. October 14, 2026President Trump announced a deal to purchase Russian diesel fuel and temporarily suspended sanctions in an effort to lower domestic fuel prices amid rising costs from the war in Iran and in anticipation of the upcoming midterms. This abrupt foreign policy shift stunned European allies and drew sharp criticism from Ukraine, which viewed the move […]
- When A.I. Comes for Your Purpose in Life October 13, 2026Artificial intelligence has gone from struggling with basic arithmetic to helping solve some of mathematics’ most famous open problems — and the field is reckoning with what that means.Steven Strogatz, a professor of mathematics at Cornell University, describes the excitement and grief of watching A.I. take on work that gives people a sense of purpose […]
- The Israeli Film Directors Pushing for a Reckoning in Their Home Country October 12, 2026The documentary film “NAZA,” which investigates the methods the Israeli military has used in the war in Gaza since the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, received a record-breaking standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival last month. Just a few days later, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would propose legislation that could revoke […]
- Celine Dion’s Triumphant Return to the Stage October 11, 2026A dramatic pop music comeback story is underway: Celine Dion is performing again.In 2022, Dion, the renowned Canadian singer, announced that she had stiff person syndrome, a rare and incurable neurological disorder that causes painful muscle spasms and affects roughly one in a million people. The announcement came as a shock to her fans, and […]
- She’s Been to Gaza. She Met With the Iranians. Now She Has a Warning. October 10, 2026As the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric goes to both sides of conflicts. She’s worried that our warring world is spiraling out of control.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 […]
- Why France Is in Crisis October 9, 2026For weeks, thousands of high school students in France have been out in the streets protesting the conditions of public schools. They want better funding, something that won’t be easy with the current state of French finances.Mark Landler, the Paris bureau chief, explains why after years of overspending, France is in crisis, and is driving […]
- 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 […]
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- The pope goes under the knife, and a new dinosaur species is discovered: The news quiz October 17, 2026An investigation forces the resignation of a U.S. ambassador, a family dog braves the Yellowstone wilderness, and a celebrity gets into a public feud with a New York City shop.
- The pope goes under the knife, and a new dinosaur species is discovered: The news quiz October 17, 2026An investigation forces the resignation of a U.S. ambassador, a family dog braves the Yellowstone wilderness, and a celebrity gets into a public feud with a New York City shop.
- Canada’s Mark Carney makes final appeal against Alberta separation ahead of referendum October 17, 2026EDMONTON, Alberta — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made a final appeal to voters considering a path toward independence in his home province of Alberta on Friday, warning that a referendum is a dangerous gamble at a time of growing threats to Canada’s sovereignty.
- Benjamin Satterley, wrestler known as Pac, died of bronchial asthma October 17, 2026Benjamin Satterley, known to wrestling fans around the world as Pac, died last month of bronchial asthma, the medical examiner’s office in Cook County, Illinois, confirmed Friday.
- Trump waives new Russia sanctions passed by Congress, citing ‘national interests’ October 17, 2026President Donald Trump waived sweeping new sanctions against Russia passed by Congress, arguing in an executive order Friday that the move “is in the national interests of the United States.”
- Trump waives new Russia sanctions passed by Congress, citing ‘national interests’ October 17, 2026President Donald Trump waived sweeping new sanctions against Russia passed by Congress, arguing in an executive order Friday that the move “is in the national interests of the United States.”
- Father of two and teacher credited for saving lives at deadly school shooting that killed four October 16, 2026Authorities tonight are crediting a father of two who happened to be driving by the school on his lunch break when he heard gun shots, along with a teacher who threw a cell phone and tackled the gunman, for saving lives. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.
- Judge dismisses child sexual abuse charges against actor Timothy Busfield October 16, 2026A New Mexico judge dismissed child sexual abuse charges against "West Wing" and "Field of Dreams" actor Timothy Busfield over prosecutor misconduct. Busfield has repeatedly denied the allegations, describing them as lies motivated by revenge.
- White House Press Secretary out after 5 days on the job October 16, 2026Katie Zacharia had a rocky five days as White House Press Secretary with a single briefing that was widely panned followed by questions over her legal credentials. Now she is out from one of the highest profile posts of the Trump administration. NBC News’ Chief White House Correspondent Garrett Haake reports.
- Immigrant ICE was seeking when it hit man with SUV has been dead since 2017, family says October 16, 2026An immigrant rights group is calling for ICE to “come clean” about its pursuit of Jose Parra Hernández and to release bodycam video.
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- Pope Leo to leave hospital today after lung cancer surgery, the Vatican says October 17, 2026The Pope is set to leave hospital on Saturday four days after his lung cancer surgery, the Vatican has said.
- Three men sentenced to more than 158 years in jail for murders of surfers October 17, 2026Three men have been sentenced to 158 years and nine months each for the murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend.
- Four dead as Istanbul suffers worst floods in 80 years October 16, 2026At least four people have died after Istanbul suffered its worst floods in more than 80 years, Turkish officials have said.
- What the Pope said to Putin in call days after lung cancer surgery October 16, 2026The Pope spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday and urged a truce with Ukraine as he continued his recovery from lung cancer surgery, the Vatican said.
- Drugs fuelling 'horrific' events seen in Waterford, says Irish justice minister October 16, 2026People who take illegal drugs are "supporting the horrific events we saw in Waterford", Irish justice minister Jim O'Callaghan has said.
- Madeleine McCann prime suspect could face new rape trial October 16, 2026The prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case could face a new rape trial after German prosecutors launched a legal bid to overturn his acquittal on a string of sex charges, unrelated to the missing British girl.
- Nicolas Maduro and wife deny new torture charges as 'false accusations' October 16, 2026Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has rejected newly unsealed torture allegations against him and his wife as "false accusations".
- British man fined for causing death of his two-year-old son in Cyprus October 16, 2026A British father has been fined €3,000 (£2,500) for causing the death of his two-year-old son who fell from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cyprus.
- 19 injured after Channel Tunnel collision between bus and train October 15, 2026Nineteen people have been injured after a collision between a bus and a train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel.