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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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- Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall
- Rubio heads to Central Asia as some wonder if he's keeping the most pressing matters at a distance
- As an Oregon community mourns 4 killed in school shooting, 2 wounded survivors remain hospitalized
- Auburn beats No. 1 Georgia 27-24 on Alex McPherson's last-second 34-yard field goal
- Fire crews battle Southern California blaze that burned 6 homes, led to the evacuation of 16,000
- Search continues after boat capsizes off Baja California coast. 16 rescued, but others missing
- Fisherman, 71, attacked and killed by 12-foot alligator alongside Florida lake
- Typhoon Champi becomes a dangerous Category 4 storm as it approaches Guam
- 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
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- Elizabeth Holmes and Nathan Fielder Keep Us Guessing October 18, 2026The comedian Nathan Fielder came to fame as the creator and host of the Comedy Central series “Nathan for You.” The show followed Fielder as he devised outrageous schemes, ostensibly with the aim of helping various small businesses. What became clear, though, was that Fielder was less interested in helping business owners generate profits than […]
- 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 […]
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- Two dead, others injured after truck drives through Kansas soccer game October 18, 2026An adult and a child have died and nearly a dozen others are injured after a pick-up truck drove through a youth soccer game in Wichita, Kansas, according to police.
- Two people, including a child, killed after woman drives through youth soccer game in Kansas October 18, 2026A 6-year-old boy and 35-year-old man were killed, and 10 others were injured, when a woman drove a truck through a youth soccer game at a city sports complex in Wichita, Kansas, Saturday afternoon, police said.
- Two people, including a child, killed after woman drives through youth soccer game in Kansas October 18, 2026A 6-year-old boy and 35-year-old man were killed, and 10 others were injured, when a woman drove a truck through a youth soccer game at a city sports complex in Wichita, Kansas, Saturday afternoon, police said.
- President Trump faces backlash over Russia sanctions relief October 17, 2026President Trump was in Kentucky on Saturday, rallying for midterm candidates just weeks before Election Day. The President is facing new criticism, including from some in his party, for ordering sanctions relief for Russia, even as it continues to strike Ukraine. NBC News’ Yamiche Alcindor reports.
- Hero FlyDubai pilot speaks for first time on in-flight attack October 17, 2026The pilot who was at the controls of a FlyDubai plane when his co-pilot tried to down the aircraft is speaking out for the first time. NBC News’ Daniele Hamamdjian reports.
- Neighbor of Oregon shooter describes “normal” teen, loud arguments October 17, 2026The neighbor of the 16-year-old who officials say carried out a deadly attack at an Oregon elementary school said he seemed like a “normal dude,” and also told our team he heard loud arguments from the apartment. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz reports.
- Man fatally shot during dispute at Midtown Manhattan subway station, police say October 17, 2026A man died Saturday after being shot during a dispute at a subway station in Manhattan’s Theater District, according to police.
- Man fatally shot during dispute at Midtown Manhattan subway station, police say October 17, 2026A man died Saturday after being shot during a dispute at a subway station in Manhattan’s Theater District, according to police.
- Miley Cyrus Honors Late Godmother Dolly Parton With Emotional Performance October 17, 2026Miley Cyrus performed a passionate rendition of her “Aunt Dolly’s” classic “Jolene” during her performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
- Man, 71, dies after alligator attack while fishing in Florida, police say October 17, 2026A 71-year-old man died after an alligator attacked him while he was fishing, authorities said on Friday.
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- Pope makes public appearance a day after being discharged from hospital following lung cancer surgery October 18, 2026Pope Leo has appeared in public to a lead a prayer in Vatican City, a day after being discharged from hospital following lung cancer surgery.
- Crush at religious festival kills at least 17 and injures dozens in India October 17, 2026At least 17 people have died and dozens more are injured after a crush at a religious festival in India, local media reports.
- Israeli settlers attack European diplomats and French mayor in West Bank, Belgium says October 17, 2026Israeli settlers have allegedly attacked Palestinian civilians, European diplomats and a French mayor in the West Bank, sparking international condemnation.
- Man and woman charged with assault and criminal damage after fatal house fire October 17, 2026A man and a woman have been charged with assault and criminal damage after a fatal house fire in Waterford, Ireland, that killed four members of the same family.
- UK advises against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia October 17, 2026The UK has advised against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia after attacks by Yemen's Houthis in the region.
- 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.