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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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- Former '19 Kids and Counting' star Joseph Duggar is arrested on a child molestation charge
- Dolores Huerta ends her silence, champions decades of advocacy for marginalized groups
- Advocates work to reconcile César Chavez's labor rights legacy with sexual abuse allegations
- Iran intensifies attacks on oil and gas facilities in the Gulf after Israeli strike on key gas field
- Belarus leader hosts US envoy for talks, latest step in his effort to improve ties with Washington
- Rhode Island hockey team rallies to championship after ice rink shooting
- César Chavez and Dolores Huerta led a movement that won better wages and conditions for farmworkers
- California community ties all-time March temperature record in the US
- Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi meets with Trump as he seeks help securing the Strait of Hormuz
- César Chavez Day events renamed, postponed or canceled after sexual abuse allegations
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- Who Is Winning the War in Iran? March 19, 2026Nearly three weeks into the war in Iran, the United States and Israel have largely decimated the regime’s missile capacity, taken out key leaders and disrupted its central command. Yet, the regime in Iran has become more hardened and is wreaking more havoc than ever. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York […]
- Inside the Government’s Crackdown on TV March 18, 2026This past weekend, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission threatened to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over their coverage of the war in Iran. Last month, Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with a Senate candidate because of F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows. Jim Rutenberg, a writer at large […]
- Chosen by War: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader March 17, 2026At the heart of the Iranian regime’s defiant stance toward the United States and Israel in the war is Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the regime’s longtime ruler. Farnaz Fassihi, who covers Iran for The New York Times, discusses the extraordinary jockeying that led to his selection […]
- A War Within the War: Israel’s Bombardment of Lebanon March 16, 2026With the world’s attention on the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, a second front in the conflict has opened in Lebanon. Israel has pummeled an area in the southern outskirts of Beirut where Hezbollah holds sway, as well as southern Lebanon, with airstrikes, displacing almost one million people. Israel has also expanded its assault into other […]
- The Sunday Daily: To Save His Life, Our Food Critic Reset His Appetite March 15, 2026For 12 years, Pete Wells had his dream job: working as the chief restaurant critic for The New York Times. The job’s journalistic mission required Wells to eat out most nights and taste nearly everything on any given restaurant’s menu. He didn’t realize it at the time, but the excessive eating had taken a toll […]
- 'The Interview': How Tragedy, Wealth and Trump Shaped JB Pritzker March 14, 2026The governor of Illinois and Trump antagonist has become a national figure for Democrats. Where will that lead? 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. […]
- The Case of Kristie Metcalfe March 13, 2026Warning: This episode contains strong language. The Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department — founded to focus on fighting race-based discrimination — has drastically changed the kinds of cases it pursues, dropping or setting aside many already in progress. Sarah Koenig from Serial Productions tells the story of Kristie Metcalfe — her civil rights […]
- The U.S. Errors That Led to the Airstrike on an Elementary School March 12, 2026A continuing military investigation has determined that the United States is responsible for a strike that hit an elementary school in Iran, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the preliminary findings. Iranian officials have said the death toll was at least 175 people, most of them children. Malachy Browne and Julian E. Barnes, […]
- War in Iran Triggers Chaos in Global Oil Market March 11, 2026As Iran has tightened its chokehold on one of the world’s most vital shipping routes and the Trump administration sent mixed signals about how long the war would last, oil prices have swung wildly. Rebecca F. Elliott, who covers energy for The New York Times, explains just how much the world depends on that route […]
- What We’ve Learned From 10 Days of War March 10, 2026What began as a relentless U.S.-Israeli military assault on Iran has turned into a wider crisis as the disruption of the world’s oil markets spreads beyond the Middle East. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses what we know about the players involved in the fighting. Guest: Eric Schmitt, a […]
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- Trump makes a Pearl Harbor joke while meeting with the Japanese prime minister March 19, 2026When asked by a reporter about why the U.S. didn't share their Iran war plans with Japan, President Donald Trump said it was necessary for the element of surprise. The president followed this with a joke, saying, "Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Ok, why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?"
- 47-year-old Idaho mayor dies after collapsing at town hall event March 19, 2026Rick Hogaboam, the 47-year-old mayor of Nampa, Idaho, died after collapsing as he was attending a town hall on Wednesday night.
- Dancing robot busts a move, and dishes, after going rogue at California hot pot restaurant March 19, 2026A dancing robot went wild at a California hot pot restaurant, smashing dishes and sending chopsticks flying instead of doing the robot
- Gabbard says Trump's objectives in Iran differ from the Israeli government March 19, 2026Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, that President Trump's objectives in Iran differ from those of the Israeli government.
- Trump's DHS pick Mullin advances by one vote after Sen. Fetterman votes yes March 19, 2026Markwayne Mullin, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security, advanced through committee thanks to Sen. John Fetterman.
- From The Sports Desk: Kornacki’s bracket breakdown March 19, 2026We made it!
- 8 states, including California and New York, sue to block Nexstar-Tegna merger March 19, 2026California, New York and six other states filed a lawsuit late Wednesday seeking to block television station owner Nexstar’s proposed $6.2 billion takeover of rival company Tegna.
- NASA to roll its moon rocket back to the launchpad after repairs, aiming for April 1 liftoff March 19, 2026NASA plans to roll its huge moon rocket back to the launch pad on Thursday evening, setting the stage for four astronauts to circle the moon.
- Japanese leader faces a difficult meeting with Trump as he presses for help with Iran March 19, 2026Few world leaders seem to get along with President Donald Trump as well as Sanae Takaichi.
- Japanese leader faces a difficult meeting with Trump as he presses for help with Iran March 19, 2026Few world leaders seem to get along with President Donald Trump as well as Sanae Takaichi.
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- Social media blamed for stark decline in young people's happiness March 19, 2026Heavy social media use has led to a stark drop in happiness among young people, according to a major academic study.
- Apple issues spyware alert to iPhone users March 19, 2026Apple is urging users to update their iPhones after the discovery of new spyware that can take over phones running older versions of the iOS operating system.
- China not planning to invade Taiwan in 2027, US says March 19, 2026China is not currently planning to invade Taiwan next year, according to US spy agencies.
- Senegal vows to appeal 'unfair, unacceptable' ruling stripping it of African football trophy March 18, 2026Senegal says it will appeal the "unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision" to strip it of its Africa Cup of Nations title after a chaotic final against host Morocco.
- King says UK 'blessed' by Nigerian influence as he hosts state banquet for president March 18, 2026The King has paid tribute to the contribution of people of Nigerian heritage as he held a state banquet for the country's president.
- Iranians out in strength as thousands attend funeral for security chief and navy crew March 18, 2026As Iran's government buried its fallen heroes, its supporters came out in strength.
- Israel suspected of using war weapon illegally in south Lebanon March 18, 2026More than a million people in Lebanon have been displaced and over 900 killed as Israel intensifies its offensive against the militant group Hezbollah.
- Five sporting results which were overturned - after Senegal drama March 18, 2026The Senegal national football side has just been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations.
- Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations March 17, 2026Senegal has been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations for misconduct in the tournament final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled.
- What we know about Joe Kent - the top US counterterrorism official who has resigned over Trump's Iran war March 17, 2026Donald Trump's most senior counterterrorism official has resigned, saying he "cannot in good conscience" support the Iran war and claiming the country posed "no imminent threat" to the United States.