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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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- Trump's plan to build a Triumphal Arch gets a hearing before a key federal agency
- Thousands suffer nausea, delirium, other health issues from toxins in Tijuana River
- US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says were trafficking drugs
- Gatorade is getting a rebrand targeting non-athletes
- 2 men plead not guilty in alleged Islamic State-inspired bomb attempt outside New York mayor’s home
- What to know about Atlanta-area attacks that killed 2, including a federal worker
- Astronomers measure the mind-blowing power and speed of black hole jets for the first time
- Killing of Iranian activist in Canada exposes increasingly bitter divisions within the diaspora
- Trump to promote tax breaks in Las Vegas, where residents feel the pinch
- Democrats crow about fundraising in competitive Senate races
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- Trump vs. the Pope April 16, 2026This week, an unusual disagreement broke out between the president of the United States and Pope Leo XIV. The New York Times Rome bureau chief, Motoko Rich, explains why President Trump cares so much about what the pope thinks, and why it matters that they are so deeply at odds. Guest: Motoko Rich, the Rome […]
- 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 […]
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- Death rate in immigration detention reaches 22-year-high, raising physicians' concerns April 16, 2026A report in the medical journal JAMA said the most recent spike in deaths took place in a system with “longstanding failures” compounded by Trump administration policies.
- Death rate in immigration detention reaches 22-year-high, raising physicians' concerns April 16, 2026A report in the medical journal JAMA said the most recent spike in deaths took place in a system with “longstanding failures” compounded by Trump administration policies.
- BBC plans to cut 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its budget April 16, 2026BBC plans to cut 2,000 jobs to save 10% of its budget
- Justin Fairfax kills wife and dies by suicide April 16, 2026Justin Fairfax kills wife and dies by suicide
- Hegseth says U.S. is 'locked and loaded' if Iran talks fail April 16, 2026Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is "locked and loaded" for combat if peace talks fail with Iran. This comes ahead of a possible second round of negotiations.
- Navy reservist arrested in manhunt after his wife's body was found in freezer April 16, 2026A Navy reservist from Virginia — accused of murdering his wife after her body was found in a freezer — was arrested at the conclusion of a two-month-long international manhunt, authorities said Wednesday
- Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife and dies by suicide April 16, 2026Virginia's former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife before dying by suicide. Police described the murder-suicide as a domestic dispute surrounding their divorce.
- Secretary Kennedy testifies at House hearing April 16, 2026Watch live coverage as the House Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy.
- First responders rescue stuck climbers in Colorado April 16, 2026First responders rescue stuck climbers in Colorado
- Video captures moment toddler was rescued from traffic April 16, 2026Video captures moment toddler was rescued from traffic
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- Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger dies aged 48 April 16, 2026Former Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger has died at the age of 48 after his car was struck by a train, police said.
- South African opposition leader jailed for firing rifle at rally April 16, 2026A South African opposition leader has been handed a five-year prison sentence for firing a rifle in the air at a rally.
- Meghan says she was 'the most trolled person in the entire world' April 16, 2026The Duchess of Sussex has said she was "the most trolled person in the entire world" on social media.
- Setback in Australia's fuel crisis as fire breaks out at oil refinery April 16, 2026A large fire has broken out at one of Australia's two operating oil refineries - prompting fears over the country's petrol supplies amid global disruption caused by the Middle East conflict.
- 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.
- London residents ask: 'Have we unknowingly been living in China for eight years?' April 1, 2026Residents living on the site of the new Chinese "super embassy" in London fear they have unknowingly been living "in China" since 2018.
- The World Cup 2026 is months away - here's everything you need to know November 19, 2025The biggest ever World Cup is mere months away, with the fixtures and locations all confirmed.