Podcast Episodes

Hamas Took Her Son

Warning: This episode contains strong language and descriptions of violence.

When Hamas attacked Israel, they took two hundred hostages back with them…

2 years, 4 months ago

A Texas Town Wanted Tougher Border Security. Now They Regret It

When the governor of Texas announced an extraordinary plan to use local law enforcement to try to deter migrants from crossing from the border with M…

2 years, 4 months ago

The Diplomatic Scramble to Contain the Israel-Hamas War

A devastating blast at a hospital in Gaza on Tuesday killed hundreds and ignited protests across the broader Middle East, deepening the crisis in the…

2 years, 4 months ago

The Arm-Twisting, Back-Stabbing Battle for House Speaker

The House of Representatives still has no speaker, crippling a vital branch of the government. And the Republican who seems to be in the strongest po…

2 years, 4 months ago

Voices from Gaza

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of death.

As the conflict continues, Israel has blocked food, water and electricity from entering Gaza and…

2 years, 5 months ago

The Sunday Read: ‘Is Måneskin the Last Rock Band?’

The triumphant return to Rome of Måneskin — arguably the only rock stars of their generation, and almost certainly the biggest Italian rock band of a…

2 years, 5 months ago

Golan’s Story

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of death.

In the week since Israel suffered the deadliest day in its modern history, fresh accounts have e…

2 years, 5 months ago

The Spoiler Threat of R.F.K. Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once dismissed as a fringe figure in the 2024 presidential race. But this week, as he announces an independent run for the …

2 years, 5 months ago

Israel’s Plan to Destroy Hamas

For years, Israel’s leaders believed that they could coexist with Hamas. After this weekend’s massacre, that belief is over.

Steven Erlanger, a former…

2 years, 5 months ago

The New Supreme Court Cases to Watch

Last week, the Supreme Court began its new term, picking up where it left off on the most contentious issues of the day, with cases connected to gove…

2 years, 5 months ago