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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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- Teen accused of plotting mass shooting at Chicago-area Hindu temple
- Ex-Venezuelan President Maduro returning to federal court to face torture allegations
- Hot weather and winds raise California wildfire threat as power shutoffs start
- Black Panther Party stalwarts to celebrate 1966 founding, programs aided the poor
- Everyone has the same question in the midterms — where's the beef?
- Trump defends gifted Air Force One from Qatar and makes 2nd Amendment pitch as he campaigns for GOP
- Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides
- Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
- Search for missing pup in Yellowstone under pressure as winter nears
- Speaker Johnson dismisses skeptics as he campaigns for House GOP in Maine battleground
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- 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 […]
- Three Vans, a Startled Farmer and an Iranian Plot Against the U.S. October 7, 2026What exactly happened near an air base in Britain used by the United States?Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses what he’s learned about the mysterious events around the base, including the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. Air Force bombers.Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times.Background […]
- 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 […]
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- ‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger mounts with Trump October 15, 2026Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy angrily accused the United States of the “dangerous” withdrawal of support critical to its defense against Russia.
- ‘We’re done’: Ukraine resumes strikes on Russian oil refineries as anger mounts with Trump October 15, 2026Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian oil refineries as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy angrily accused the United States of the “dangerous” withdrawal of support critical to its defense against Russia.
- Trump touts booming economy at Montana rally, but supporters feel the pinch October 15, 2026KALISPELL, Mont. — On a day when the U.S. inflation rate was shown to have climbed 3.7% over the past year, President Donald Trump said at a rally in Montana on Wednesday, “We have very little inflation.”
- Trump touts booming economy at Montana rally, but supporters feel the pinch October 15, 2026KALISPELL, Mont. — On a day when the U.S. inflation rate was shown to have climbed 3.7% over the past year, President Donald Trump said at a rally in Montana on Wednesday, “We have very little inflation.”
- Twin real estate brokers and brother face life terms over sex trafficking convictions October 15, 2026Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander were convicted in April of running a sex trafficking ring, with prosecutors accusing them of using drugs and their influence to sexually abuse women.
- Twin real estate brokers and brother face life terms over sex trafficking convictions October 15, 2026Oren, Alon and Tal Alexander were convicted in April of running a sex trafficking ring, with prosecutors accusing them of using drugs and their influence to sexually abuse women.
- Eight states sue OpenAI claiming ChatGPT harms children October 15, 2026Eight states, including Iowa and Kansas, are suing OpenAI, accusing it of deceiving parents about the safety of ChatGPT. The coordinated lawsuits claim the AI company has caused harm to children from its AI chatbot. NBC News' Gadi Schwartz spoke to reporter Jared Perlo about the details of the lawsuit.
- Suspicious white powder sent to election offices in 3 states October 15, 2026No injuries or adverse health effects have been reported, and officials said they are working with state and federal law enforcement.
- Suspicious white powder sent to election offices in 3 states October 15, 2026No injuries or adverse health effects have been reported, and officials said they are working with state and federal law enforcement.
- Advocates fear deportation of potential witnesses in ICE vehicle that hit Texas man October 15, 2026Nidia Delfín said her brother was handcuffed in the back of the ICE vehicle when it hit a man, adding that he has no arrest warrants and that he was getting his green card when he was arrested.
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- School owner arrested after dozens of children killed in roof collapse October 15, 2026At least 28 children and their teacher have died after a school roof collapsed in Pakistan.
- World's oldest shipwreck found off Turkish coast October 14, 2026The world's oldest shipwreck has been discovered off the coast of Turkey, according to archaeologists.
- Pope thanks well-wishers for prayers after cancer operation October 14, 2026Pope Leo has thanked well-wishers for their prayers after his cancer operation.
- Children killed in arson attack named - as family calls for culprit to 'own up' October 14, 2026Two children who died in an arson attack at a home in Ireland have been named as Callum and Jayden, as their family and police urge anyone with information to come forward.
- Ukrainian on trial in Germany over gas pipeline bombing October 14, 2026The trial has begun of a Ukrainian man accused of leading an elaborate plot to blow up an undersea pipeline carrying Russian gas to Germany.
- Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration will begin in 'our' Greenland October 14, 2026Donald Trump says that preparations are underway to launch a "massive" oil, gas and mineral exploration in Greenland.