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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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- Jim Bakker, who built ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire, has died at 86
- A crowd of students protests Cornell's response to gang rape complaint
- Arizona welcomes new Taiwan representative office, rejecting warning from China
- US citizen who was shot by immigration agent files lawsuit
- Trump criticizes election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County over error affecting 3,000 ballots
- Canadian Press projects election victory for a Quebec separatist party that promises another independence referendum
- FBI arrests California woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China
- Trump signs order extending tax-free use of red-dyed diesel during midterm stop in Nebraska
- Supreme Court rejects appeal over school's ban on 'Let’s Go Brandon' sweatshirts
- US military says latest strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean kills 4
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- 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 […]
- He Was Deported to a Country He’d Never Heard Of September 28, 2026In its efforts to deport as many undocumented immigrants as possible, the Trump administration has increasingly relied on a highly controversial strategy: deporting people to countries they have no connection to.Last week, a federal court ruled the practice to be illegal because it violated people’s right to due process. The administration challenged that ruling, and […]
- The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century September 27, 2026The turn of the century was the beginning of a new era in television: prestige TV for the masses. Today, television is where big stars and innovative creators go to marshal sizable budgets and tell meaningful stories.Over recent months, our colleagues at The New York Times ran a survey, asking industry insiders — on-screen talent, […]
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- Consumers sue Starbucks over ‘sugar-free’ drinks containing up to 21g of sugar October 6, 2026A consumer lawsuit is accusing Starbucks of adding sugar, sometimes as much as that in a Kit Kat bar, to drinks marketed as sugar free.
- Woman dead and baby critically injured after plunging from Bronx apartment October 6, 2026A 23-year-old woman and a baby fell from a Bronx apartment in New York City on Tuesday, a fall that left the woman dead and the baby in critical condition.
- US Calls for Transparency on Reported Russian Plague Death October 6, 2026Russian officials are facing mounting questions after the mysterious death of a 28-year-old Russian researcher at a lab in Siberia that studies plagues. Now, U.S. health officials are calling for Russia to release more information about the death and prevent a potential outbreak. “Something like that gets out, it could quickly spread so we’re watching […]
- Paramount Skydance completes $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. October 6, 2026Paramount Skydance completed its $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros., creating a Hollywood heavyweight called Skydance and handing CEO David Ellison control. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on the details of the merger.
- S&P 500 hits record high as Nvidia nears $6 trillion milestone October 6, 2026The S&P 500 hit a record high, supported by rising technology stocks, declining oil prices and hopes for a positive earnings season.
- Top Republican super PAC pledges $5 million for South Carolina Senate race October 6, 2026The top Republican super PAC involved in Senate races is planning to spend $5 million in South Carolina, a source familiar with the spending confirmed.
- Emmy Awards exit broadcast television for Amazon’s Prime Video October 6, 2026The television industry’s marquee awards show is heading to streaming starting next year.
- California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego October 6, 2026California officials denounced President Donald Trump for saying that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego, calling his remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”
- California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego October 6, 2026California officials denounced President Donald Trump for saying that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego, calling his remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”
- Russia says no plague found in contacts of Siberian lab worker who died October 6, 2026Plague had not been detected among close contacts of a worker in an anti-plague laboratory in Siberia who died last week, with 60% of the identified group tested so far, officials in Russia said Tuesday.
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- Plague risk to UK 'very low', officials say after Russian woman's death October 6, 2026The risk to the UK from plague is very low, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said, after the death of a laboratory worker in Russia who may have been exposed to pneumonic plague.
- Plane carrying 25 crashes with no survivors October 6, 2026A plane crash in Nigeria killed all 25 on board, the country’s air force said.
- 'My heart is broken': Michael Flatley announces his wife has died October 6, 2026Riverdance star Michael Flatley has said his "heart is broken" following the death of his wife, Niamh O'Brien, at the age of 52.
- State of emergency declared in New York as measle cases rise October 5, 2026A state of emergency has been declared in New York in response to a growing number of measles cases.
- Spanish PM calls snap election October 5, 2026Spain's prime minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for next month.