Podcast Episodes

Special Episode: Your Questions About the Iran War, Answered

How much does the conflict cost? And where is Secretary of State Marco Rubio? 

As the war in Iran nears the two-month mark, we ask our listeners to s…

1 month, 1 week ago

Democrats Win Big in Election Map Fight, and Influencers Push Nicotine as a Health Hack

Plus, how rainforests can bounce back. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

The Latest on the War in Iran, by The New York Times

Democrats Win a Big Battle i…

1 month, 1 week ago

Labor Secretary Resigns Amid Scandals, and F.B.I. Director Sues Over Drinking Claims

Plus, what to know about Apple’s next C.E.O. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

Facing Hard-Liners at Home and Bluster From Trump, Iran Sends Mixed Signals…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

U.S. Attacks and Seizes Cargo Ship Near Iran, and a First Step Toward Tariff Refunds

Plus, Lego crime. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Rise as Iran Vows Retaliation for Cargo Ship Attack, by The New York…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

What to Know About the Israel-Lebanon Cease-Fire, and R.F.K. Jr.’s Shifting Tone on Vaccines

Plus, the Friday news quiz.

Here’s what we’re covering:

10-Day Cease-Fire Between Israel and Lebanon Goes Into Effect, by Euan Ward, Isabel Kershner,…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s Scattershot Week, and a Stock Market Record

Plus, forget sneakers — Allbirds is going A.I.

Here’s what we’re covering:

Jesus Memes, Threats and a War in Iran: A Portrait of Trump Under Pressure…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Republicans Who Disapprove of the War, and a Wave of College Closures

Plus, will the World Cup bring tourists back to the U.S.?

Here’s what we’re covering:

51 Percent of Americans Think the War in Iran Has Not Been Wort…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Two Resignations in Congress, and the Pope’s Back-and-Forth With Trump

Plus, the rise of big bagel. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

U.S. Is Negotiating an Iran Deal That Would Buy Time, Again, by David E. Sanger and Tyler P…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Prepares to Blockade Strait of Hormuz, and a MAGA Hero Is Defeated in Europe

Plus, Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign after sexual assault allegations. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

Trump Was Watching a U.F.C. Fight in Miami …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Mass Purge of Immigration Judges, and Melania Trump’s Surprise Epstein Remarks

Plus, your Friday news quiz. 

Here’s what we’re covering:

How Trump Purged Immigration Judges to Speed Up Deportations, by Nicholas Nehamas, Allison …

1 month, 3 weeks ago