Podcast Episodes

How an internet outage caused mass disruption across America

A massive outage of Amazon Web Services downed hundreds of popular websites and apps around the world. Ben Goggin from NBC News breaks down how the incident illustrates the interconnected nature of t…

Published on 2 months ago

Inside Trump’s military action in the Caribbean

In the Caribbean, U.S. forces struck a seventh boat alleged to have been involved in illegal drug-trafficking. CNN reports on rising tensions in the region, and The Atlantic’s Gisela Salim-Peyer talk…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The dirty secret behind the hobby costing young men thousands of dollars

From Apple News In Conversation: Sports betting has exploded in the U.S.: The Supreme Court gave states the power to legalize it in 2018, and, by the end of this year, it will be allowed in 39 states…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Why both parties are holding out as the shutdown drags on

As the government shutdown continues, Republicans and Democrats both say the American public is on their side. The Wall Street Journal’s Siobhan Hughes joins to discuss the politics keeping the gover…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Inside the Pentagon’s battle with the press

Justices heard arguments Wednesday over a case concerning a key provision of the Voting Rights Act related to congressional district maps in Louisiana. Lawrence Hurley with NBC News discusses how the…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Why Trump is bailing out Argentina for $20 billion

President Trump met with President Javier Milei of Argentina at the White House to discuss the details of a $20 billion bailout for the financially ailing country. Bloomberg reports that the lifeline…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

What’s next for the fragile ceasefire

The first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is underway as Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners were released Monday. PBS News has stories of the freed hostages. ABC News reports on the big u…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

All 20 living hostages in Gaza freed by Hamas as peace plan holds

The 20 living hostages still held in Gaza by Hamas were released after two years in captivity. President Trump arrived in Israel on Monday to meet with their families. The Wall Street Journal’s Anat …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

What happens when MAHA and public-health experts talk to one another?

From Apple News In Conversation: The rise of the Make America Healthy Again movement reflects a larger trend: declining trust in public-health institutions in the U.S. In response, the creators of a …

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

What the skyrocketing price of gold reveals about the economy

President Trump said hostages could be released early as Monday, as details about how the peace deal between Israel and Hamas will proceed come to light. The BBC reports on what was agreed.

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Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago