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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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- Sullivan, Peltola seek support from Alaska Native voters ahead of crucial Senate race
- New York's archdiocese and survivors of clergy abuse agree to $800 million legal settlement
- As Trump fights over what America owes, slavery descendants organize for the future
- Voters in 2 Democratic strongholds could ban transgender girls from girls school sports
- British Embassy quashes Winnie-the-Pooh return rumors, keeping the famed bear in NY
- Trump at South Florida rally revives the idea of military intervention in Cuba after Iran
- Trump, seeking to help Maine Sen. Susan Collins, exempts some Canadian imports from his 50% tariffs
- NASA adopting Apollo’s urgency to build a moon base and land astronauts within two years
- Nuclear power could more than triple by 2060, UN agency says
- DOJ orders some California counties to verify ballots in 48 hours
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- What This Democrat’s Surge in Texas Says About the Midterms October 24, 2026Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, on her appeal to MAGA voters and her refusal to engage in the “culture wars.”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. […]
- The Battle Over Black Representation in the South October 23, 2026The approach to this year’s midterms has brought two hugely consequential changes to voting for Black Americans: the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, and redistricting. In the wake of those actions, efforts are underway to mobilize Black voters in the South.In Mississippi, the Senate battle is being seen as a sleeper race, and the […]
- The Election That Will Define Israel’s Future October 22, 2026Israelis head to the polls next week. On the ballot is the future of a country that has become isolated on the world stage, because of both its war in Gaza and a growing outcry over settler violence in the West Bank.David M. Halbfinger, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how […]
- Is This Economy as Awful as Voters Think? We Ask Our Expert. October 21, 2026The economy is one of the most important issues for voters in the midterm elections. President Trump has been trying to persuade Americans that they are wrong to be frustrated about the cost of living.Ben Casselman, the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times, explains what the latest economic data actually says.Guest: Ben Casselman, […]
- James Talarico on the Rage Economy, Billionaires and Flipping Texas October 20, 2026James Talarico is asking Texas to do something it hasn’t done in nearly 40 years: Elect a Democrat to the U.S. Senate. It won’t be easy. It will take a vast coalition of Democrats, independents and Republicans in a bright red state that President Trump won by about 14 percentage points in 2024 — and […]
- Inside Putin’s Plan to Cripple Ukraine This Winter October 19, 2026President Trump said he was making an energy deal with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and waiving new sanctions on Moscow. Now, he’s feuding with Ukraine’s leader, Volodymyr Zelensky.Russia is taking advantage of the moment by relentlessly striking Kyiv, killing civilians and cutting off power for more than a million people.Constant Méheut, who is […]
- 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 […]
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- All-out fight for critical battleground states ramps up October 24, 2026Former President Barack Obama appeared in Ohio Saturday at his first campaign rally for this fall’s midterm elections, hoping to drum up support for Democratic candidates in key battleground races. It comes as the president cast his early ballot on Saturday in Florida. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports from battleground Michigan where the former president […]
- Iranian plots to kill Americans in Middle East have reached ‘advanced stages,’ intel memo warns October 24, 2026Iran has increased efforts to target U.S. personnel in the Middle East and other countries, according to a memo sent by the Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday. The memo warned that “the lethal plotting efforts by the Iranians against U.S. citizens have reached advanced stages.” NBC […]
- Widespread protests expand across Europe as thousands take to streets October 24, 2026Hundreds of thousands of people marched across France on Saturday over school funding and soaring living costs, challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government in a largely peaceful demonstration before clashes broke out. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports from Paris.
- Man with knife arrested near set of ‘Miami Vice ’85’ film starring Michael B. Jordan October 24, 2026A man was arrested Friday night near the Brooklyn set of “Miami Vice ’85,” a film starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler.
- Man with knife arrested near set of ‘Miami Vice ’85’ film starring Michael B. Jordan October 24, 2026A man was arrested Friday night near the Brooklyn set of “Miami Vice ’85,” a film starring Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler.
- Obama describes Trump as an agent of ‘chaos and cruelty’ in midterm elections pitch October 24, 2026Former President Barack Obama characterized President Donald Trump as an agent of “chaos and cruelty” and a man of broken promises during a midterm election rally.
- WWE legend Ric Flair recovering after being hospitalized for fall October 24, 2026WWE legend Ric Flair was hospitalized after falling outside of a Florida restaurant while dealing with a blood clot in his leg. The 77-year-old retired American professional wrestler, whose real name is Richard Morgan Fliehr, said in an Instagram post Saturday that he spent the night in a Tampa hospital.
- Bulldozers tear down home as Israel cracks down in the West Bank October 24, 2026Bulldozers tore down Palestinian businessman Riyad Mureish’s home in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday, as Israeli officials launched a fresh crackdown on residents there.
- Bulldozers tear down home as Israel cracks down in the West Bank October 24, 2026Bulldozers tore down Palestinian businessman Riyad Mureish’s home in Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday, as Israeli officials launched a fresh crackdown on residents there.
- Six Flags to add seat belts to roller coaster after Georgia man falls to his death October 24, 2026Six Flags said Friday that it will add seat belts to a roller coaster from which a man was ejected and fell to his death earlier this month.
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- British and French paratroopers take part in major wargame in Germany October 24, 2026Over 2,500 British and French troops have taken part in a wargame in Germany designed to show how NATO territory could be defended against an attack.
- Starlink back to 'the level we need' in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says October 24, 2026The Starlink satellite system is back to operating at the speed Ukraine needs after slowing down for more than a week, damaging Kyiv's ability to defend itself from Russian attacks, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
- Bahamas police investigate after British woman dies trying to rescue sons October 24, 2026Police are investigating after a British woman died while trying to rescue her two sons off the Bahamas coast.
- Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at Bayern Munich training October 23, 2026Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has been taken to hospital after collapsing at the club's training ground.
- Israel orders army to prepare to fully close West Bank after two soldiers killed in shooting October 23, 2026The Israeli government has ordered its army to prepare for a full closure of the occupied West Bank following a shooting near Hebron which killed two soldiers.
- Terrorist shooting in Paris suburb marks 'turning point for France', Macron says October 22, 2026Emmanuel Macron has described the fatal shooting in a Paris suburb as a terrorist and racist attack which "marked a turning point" in the history of France.