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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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- Alex Murdaugh's defense and prosecutors expect to clash over evidence during hearing
- Alaska's Sullivan and Peltola clash over Iran and high prices in testy Senate debate
- Talarico compares his campaign to the biblical David after GOP invests over $158M against him
- Custodian sentenced for role in audacious New Orleans jailbreak of 10 inmates
- More roller coasters shut down as authorities investigate fatal fall at Six Flags
- A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side. New Yorkers are captivated
- Good grief, Charlie Brown! Giant inflatable pumpkin takes pre-Halloween flight
- New York man shot by ICE officers appears in immigration court
- Holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial says he was struck by how 'methodical' she was
- Wisconsin's Republican candidate for governor keeps his distance from Trump in nail-biter campaign
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- 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 […]
- 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. […]
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- Trump says Ukraine resuming strikes on Russian oil sites is a ‘disgrace’ October 16, 2026President Donald Trump has labeled Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a “disgrace,” the latest salvo in his campaign to pressure the U.S. ally over rising gas prices that could cost Republicans in next month’s Midterm elections.
- Trump says Ukraine resuming strikes on Russian oil sites is a ‘disgrace’ October 16, 2026President Donald Trump has labeled Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian oil refineries a “disgrace,” the latest salvo in his campaign to pressure the U.S. ally over rising gas prices that could cost Republicans in next month’s Midterm elections.
- What we know about the Oregon school shooting that killed 3 children and a teacher October 16, 2026Three children — ages 5, 8 and 11 — and an adult teacher were killed at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. A community member killed the 16-year-old suspect, police said.
- Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach World Series for first time in 44 years October 16, 2026Milwaukee will face either the Cleveland Guardians or the Tampa Bay Rays in the Fall Classic. The NLCS result ends Los Angeles’ bid to win three straight MLB championships.
- Brewers sweep Dodgers to reach World Series for first time in 44 years October 16, 2026Milwaukee will face either the Cleveland Guardians or the Tampa Bay Rays in the Fall Classic. The NLCS result ends Los Angeles’ bid to win three straight MLB championships.
- L.A. County prosecutors weigh charges in Eric Swalwell case after sheriff’s investigation October 16, 2026Swalwell resigned from Congress and dropped out of the California governor’s race after multiple sexual assault and misconduct allegations, which he denies.
- 16-year-old suspect in Bend, Oregon used long gun to shoot at school's locked doors, police say October 16, 2026Authorities said the 16-year-old shooter forced entry into the school by shooting at locked doors using a long gun. NBC News' Tom Winter discusses the damage a long gun is capable of, the heroism of a community member to pursue the suspect and the misinformation that accumulates after a mass shooting.
- Trump looms as tensions flare in final Maine Senate debate October 16, 2026The marathon of debates in the Maine Senate race has ended, but there is still one unanswered question: Just how large will President Donald Trump loom in November?
- ‘This is a horrible day’: Oregon Gov. Kotek offers support to Bend community following shooting October 16, 2026Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said her “heart is broken” after multiple people were killed, including children, at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. The 16-year-old suspected gunman was killed shortly after police got reports of the incident.
- Bend mayor says vigil planned for victims of school shooting October 16, 2026The mayor of Bend, Oregon, Melanie Kebler, says that a vigil is planned for the four victims killed in a school shooting. Authorities say a 16-year-old gunman opened fire at Silver Rail Elementary, before being killed by a member of the community.
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- British man fined for causing death of his two-year-old son in Cyprus October 16, 2026A British father has been fined €3,000 (£2,500) for causing the death of his two-year-old son when he fell from the fourth floor of a hotel in Cyprus.
- Children aged 5, 8 and 11 killed in US school shooting October 15, 2026Four people, including three children, have died after a school shooting in Oregon.
- Neanderthals capable of both violence and care, bones from Iraqi cave suggest October 15, 2026Neanderthals were not the unintelligent cave dwellers of popular imagination, but may have been capable of showing both violence and care, researchers who have discovered bones dating back 75,000 years have said.
- 19 injured after Channel Tunnel collision between bus and train October 15, 2026Nineteen people have been injured after a collision between a bus and a train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel.
- Three dead as heavy rainfall and floods hit Istanbul October 15, 2026Three people have died and 2,700 evacuated as heavy rainfall and floods have shut down Istanbul.
- Eerie orange smog shrouds Indonesian cities October 15, 2026Orange smog has blanketed cities in Indonesia as wildfire pollution continues to cause dangerous conditions for the country and its neighbours.
- School owner arrested after dozens of children killed in roof collapse October 15, 2026At least 34 children and a teacher have died after the roof of a private school collapsed in Pakistan.
- Man and woman arrested after two adults and two children killed in house fire October 14, 2026Two people have been arrested over the deaths of two adults and two children in a suspected arson attack on a house in Ireland.