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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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- Trump administration offers mixed messages on limits to Ukraine's Starshield access
- US Treasury proposes a rule to crack down on high-tech investments in China, other adversaries
- Calley Means, a key MAHA advocate, resigns as a top RFK Jr. adviser
- Execution staff warned IV site might have 'blown' during Christa Pike's execution attempt
- New Pentagon directive bans troops from using nonpublic info to bet in prediction markets
- Agriculture secretary says agency is “full-bore ahead” on Forest Service reorganization
- Florida officer took possession of man's home after finding him dead 4 years ago, police say
- Jury weighs fate of US woman who says father forced her into Syria's war zone when she was a teen
- 2 killed in fire that destroyed Mississippi senior living center
- US jobless claims fell to 194,000 last week, lowest since July
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- 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 […]
- 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 […]
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- DHS watchdog refers its Corey Lewandowski investigation to Justice Department for review October 22, 2026Lewandowski, the first manager on Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, was a top aide to then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem before she was fired.
- DHS watchdog refers its Corey Lewandowski investigation to Justice Department for review October 22, 2026Lewandowski, the first manager on Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign, was a top aide to then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem before she was fired.
- Atlanta Falcons post of retro team symbol draws Nazi imagery comparisons October 22, 2026The Atlanta Falcons on Wednesday showed off a retro team symbol on their social media platforms, which sparked backlash across social media from fans who said the image bore an uncomfortable resemblance to World War II-era German Nazi imagery.
- Hackers appear to be struggling to exploit PHP flaws after global cybersecurity crisis October 22, 2026There were few, if any, reports of widespread damage by hackers exploiting PHP flaws, experts said, one day after officials warned of severe vulnerabilities.
- Supreme Court says New Hampshire student IDs can’t be used to vote in November October 22, 2026In a win for Republicans, the court said a federal judge should not have changed the rules so close to the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
- Supreme Court says New Hampshire student IDs can’t be used to vote in November October 22, 2026In a win for Republicans, the court said a federal judge should not have changed the rules so close to the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
- Ramaswamy’s ad splits the GOP in Ohio’s closing stretch: From the Politics Desk October 22, 2026In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen digs into the fallout from a controversial ad that has roiled Ohio politics.
- Everything tool you need to bake a perfect batch of cookies, according to pastry chefs October 22, 2026Professional bakers break down everything you need to make homemade cookies, especially during the holidays. Here are their top tips for beginner to advanced bakers.
- Manuel Otto, German video game creator, dies after apparently livestreaming his suicide October 22, 2026German video game designer and influencer Manuel Otto apparently took his own life while doing a livestream on Twitch, according to the streaming platform and his colleagues.
- Tom Skerritt, star of ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93 October 22, 2026Skerritt, a prolific actor with dozens of screen credits, was also an Emmy winner for his lead role on the cult favorite series “Picket Fences.”
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- Hugging grandparents consent advert taken down after backlash October 22, 2026An Irish advert promoting consent has been withdrawn after complaints about its depictions of grandparents hugging and kissing their grandkids.
- France reports first Shamonda virus case in human who later died October 22, 2026The first human case of the Shamonda virus has been detected in France in a person who later died, according to authorities.
- North Korea plans to resume propaganda broadcasts along border with South Korea October 22, 2026North Korea says it plans to resume propaganda broadcasts targeting South Korea within days along the heavily-armed border between the two countries.
- 'Millions' of exploitation attempts since security flaw affecting websites emerged October 22, 2026There have been "millions" of exploitation attempts since a "critical" security flaw affecting websites around the world emerged, according to a major tech company.
- Pope Leo's doctors say tests show he needs no further treatment for lung cancer October 21, 2026Pope Leo's doctors say final tissue and molecular tests have confirmed his lung cancer was localised, and no further treatment is needed, the Vatican said in a statement.
- Garda investigation launched as two bodies found in Ireland October 21, 2026A Garda investigation has been launched after two bodies were discovered in Ireland.
- At least 153 people killed in drone strike on disputed Sudan-South Sudan region October 21, 2026A drone strike on a fuel depot in a disputed region on the Sudan-South Sudan border has killed at least 153 people.
- Man arrested in Pakistan over $126m counterfeit postage scheme October 21, 2026A man has been arrested in Pakistan and accused of running a counterfeit postage operation costing the US Postal Service $126m (£94m).
- Uganda reacts angrily as Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case October 21, 2026Nigeria has recorded its first case of Ebola during the current outbreak, the country's health ministry has said - as the virus continues to spread internationally.
- Suspect arrested in France after fire at historic city hall October 20, 2026A man has been arrested after a fire at the town hall of Limoges, according to French media.