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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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- University of Michigan's next president has brain cancer so won't take job
- Federal prosecutors turned away from Federal Reserve building, as Trump threatens to fire Powell
- As energy costs rise, some states back off ambitious climate goals
- Sexual abuse allegations are spurring calls for a broader reckoning in Congress
- Melania Trump will push for updating a foster care program during a rare visit to Capitol Hill
- ‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul will not face new domestic violence charges
- Trump urges extending foreign surveillance program as some lawmakers push for US privacy protections
- 4 killed after US strikes suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific
- Powerball going international in effort to build larger jackpots
- Hampshire College, which counts filmmaker Ken Burns among its alumni, is closing later this year
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- Trump’s Risky Strategy to Blockade Iran’s Blockade April 15, 2026Over a month into a war with Iran that has no clear end, President Trump has enforced a blockade, which went into effect on Monday at the Strait of Hormuz. The New York Times reporters David E. Sanger, Rebecca F. Elliott and Eric Schmitt discuss the strategy behind the blockade, the dangers that it poses […]
- The Workers Letting A.I. Do Their Jobs April 14, 2026Since the release of generative A.I., questions have been raised about how it would change our lives and jobs. Now, many software developers who were early adopters of the technology have outsourced so many tasks that they barely program at all. Clive Thompson, who writes about technology and science, interviewed about 75 software developers at […]
- Why U.S.-Iran Negotiations Failed April 13, 2026After negotiations over the weekend between the United States and Iran ended without a breakthrough, the temporary cease-fire appears to be increasingly precarious. The New York Times journalists Ronen Bergman and Mark Mazzetti explain why Israel is one of the biggest questions looming over the truce. Guest: Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New […]
- One Reporter’s Life-Altering Psychedelic Trip April 12, 2026The first time Robert Draper heard about the psychedelic drug ibogaine, it was from an unlikely source: the retired U.S. senator Kyrsten Sinema. As a political reporter for The New York Times, Draper often talks to figures like Ms. Sinema. But on this occasion, he said, she wanted to tell him about how she had […]
- 'The Interview': Lena Dunham Is Still Trying to Figure Out Why People Hated Her So Much April 11, 2026The writer, actor and lightning rod is not done sharing yet. 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 more podcasts and narrated articles, download […]
- The Miracle Unfolding in Mississippi Schools April 10, 2026Mississippi has seen a stunning turnaround in national test scores in the past decade, even as they have fallen almost everywhere else. Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter, explains what the state can teach the rest of the country about how to educate students. Guest: Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter at The New York Times, focusing […]
- Unmasking the Creator of Bitcoin April 9, 2026Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Bitcoin’s pseudonymous founder has hidden his identity for 17 years despite many attempts to unmask him, even as his cryptocurrency has revolutionized finance and made him a billionaire. John Carreyrou, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, walks us through the evidence he found pointing to the person behind the […]
- A Cease-Fire in Iran April 8, 2026Warning: This episode contains strong language. The United States and Iran announced a two-week cease-fire last night, shortly before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz or to potentially see its “whole civilization” destroyed. David E. Sanger, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains what led to this […]
- A Daring Rescue Behind Enemy Lines April 7, 2026Over the weekend, the U.S. military pulled off a risky mission to save an injured airman whose fighter jet had been shot down in Iran. Eric Schmitt, who covers national security for The New York Times, explains how Washington pulled it off. Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times based […]
- Trump’s Lonely War April 6, 2026As the war in Iran drags on, President Trump keeps signaling that it is about to end. But the fighting shows no signs of letting up. All the while, America’s closest allies in Europe continue to refuse Mr. Trump’s demands for help. Mark Landler, who covers trans-Atlantic relations for The New York Times, explains why […]
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- Influencer Clavicular hospitalized after suspected overdose in Miami, rep says April 15, 2026Controversial “looksmaxxing” influencer Clavicular had a suspected overdose Tuesday night and was hospitalized, a representative for the 20-year-old said in a statement.“Just got home, that was brutal,” the streamer, whose real name is Braden Peters, said on X on Wednesday morning.
- NFL reporter resigns after photos surface with coach April 15, 2026NFL reporter resigns after photos surface with coach
- White House holds press briefing April 15, 2026Watch live coverage as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing.
- Veterans weigh in on whether they support the Iran war April 15, 2026Veterans weigh in on whether they support the Iran war
- Eric Swalwell Accusers Speak out After Sexual Assault Allegations April 15, 2026Authorities in Los Angeles are beginning a criminal investigation against former Rep. Eric Swalwell after new and disturbing allegations. Lonna Drewes says she met Swalwell in 2018 and thought they were developing a friendship, but during their third encounter she says he sexually assaulted her. Swalwell’s attorney denies all the allegations saying they are “false, […]
- Drivers sue California city over nearly 500 police cameras that track drivers across state April 15, 2026Three drivers in San Jose filed a class action suit against the city and police department over the deployment of nearly 500 cameras operated by Flock Safety.
- Trump says Iran wants 'to make a deal very badly' April 15, 2026Trump says Iran wants 'to make a deal very badly'
- American YouTuber is jailed for 6 months in South Korea on public nuisance charge April 15, 2026An American livestreamer who enraged South Korea by kissing a statue honoring women forced into wartime sexual slavery was jailed for six months Wednesday on public nuisance and other charges.
- Trump Says Iran War is 'Close to Over' as Blockade Continues April 15, 2026United States Central Command says the American blockade of Iranian ports in and around the Strait of Hormuz is now “fully implemented” as President Donald Trump indicates that a new round of ceasefire talks to end the war could begin by the end of the week. Trump also said that the war’s aims are already […]
- North Korea commemorates its late founder's birthday April 15, 2026North Korea commemorates its late founder's birthday
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- Student kills nine people in Turkey's second school shooting in two days April 15, 2026A student has killed nine people and wounded 13 others in Turkey's second school shooting in two days, officials said.
- Hungary's new PM tells 'unworthy' president to resign April 15, 2026Hungary's incoming prime minister has urged the country's "unworthy" president to resign and urged a swift handover of power from Putin-ally Viktor Orban.
- Journalist detained in Kuwait after posting Iran war video, activists say April 15, 2026A journalist has been detained in Kuwait after posting videos related to the war in Iran, according to a press freedom advocacy group.
- Harry reveals he needed to deal with 'stuff from the past' before becoming a dad April 15, 2026Prince Harry has told guests on his four-day tour of Australia he knew he had "stuff from the past" to deal with before having children.
- Kanye West postpones concert indefinitely - a week after UK ban April 15, 2026Kanye West has postponed a concert in France - a week after he was denied a visa to perform at Wireless Festival in the UK.
- Spain finalises move which could see 500,000 undocumented migrants apply for legal status April 14, 2026Spain's government has finalised an amnesty measure that it estimates could enable half a million undocumented migrants to apply for legal status.
- How Trump is blockading Iran's ports and ships in the Strait of Hormuz April 14, 2026The US Navy is blockading Iranian ports after talks between the two countries broke down over the weekend.
- North Korea tests cruise missiles from new warship as Kim Jong Un watches April 14, 2026North Korea carried out missile tests from its new warship over the weekend, observed by leader Kim Jong Un.
- Britain's economic prospects downgraded more than any other major economy April 14, 2026Britain's economic prospects have been downgraded more than any other major economy in the International Monetary Fund's latest update on the state of the world.
- Pablo Escobar's wild hippo herd facing a cull in Colombia April 14, 2026Colombian officials are set to cull around 80 wild hippos from a colony originally started by Pablo Escobar.