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Keith Jeffries, former TSA federal security director and now VP at K2 Security Screening Group, brings airport security and staffing expertise. He discusses crowding and heightened security risks from long waits. He explains potential roles for ICE at airports, from crowd management to limited checks. He also covers practical steps airports can take and advice for stressed travelers.

Caroline Turco, curator at the Money Museum and expert on U.S. coinage history, explains why putting a living president on a U.S. coin breaks 250 years of norms. She discusses how rare this would be, the legal arguments and loopholes being invoked, critiques the portrait’s propagandistic tone, and considers whether coins can serve as modern messaging tools.

Yossi Melman, Israeli journalist and author focused on intelligence and strategic affairs, talks about Israel’s long use of targeted killings. He explains why decapitation strategies often fail to topple regimes. He describes how intelligence services operate inside Iran and assesses the risks and uncertain endgame of such operations.

Camila Domonoske, NPR cars and energy reporter who tracks automotive supply chains and EV markets, unpacks fast-moving shifts in the electric vehicle world. She discusses why EVs appeal beyond emissions. She explains how policy and global competition, especially from China, are reshaping automakers’ strategies. She also explores what it would take for Chinese makers to enter the U.S. market.

Maria Hinojosa, journalist and host of Latino USA, shares reporting and an intimate interview about Dolores Huerta's account of abuse by Cesar Chavez. The conversation covers Huerta's reaction, reasons she stayed silent, 1960s stigma shaping Latina activists, and how allegations reshape the farm workers movement's legacy.

Thomas Wright, senior fellow and former NSC strategic planning director, explains why ending the war with Iran is getting harder. He discusses recent strikes and a massive Pentagon funding request. He lays out risky military gambles and why a negotiated off-ramp is shrinking. He warns the conflict could drag on and resemble past prolonged wars.

Kate Dario, New Hampshire reporter who helped chronicle Merrimack’s bipartisan fight, and Jasmine Garsd, NPR immigration reporter who investigates community responses. They discuss ICE scouting warehouses nationwide. They visit Roxbury’s worries about infrastructure and safety. They unpack how Merrimack organized across party lines to stop a proposed facility.

Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor and the city’s first Muslim mayor who publicly observes Ramadan. Brian Mann, NPR correspondent who reported on the community response. They discuss Mamdani centering Islam in city life, public iftars including at Rikers, and the surge in anti-Muslim rhetoric and protests targeting his visibility.

Greg Meirian, NPR national security correspondent, offers historical and technical perspective on naval escorts and Iran’s threats. Franco Ordoñez, White House correspondent, reports on U.S. diplomatic outreach and allies’ reactions. They discuss Trump’s call for allied warships, why many countries balked, and whether the Strait of Hormuz can be secured amid modern drone and small-boat risks.

Nick Mafi, Iranian-American writer and essayist, reflects on diaspora identity and the emotional toll of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. He recalls initial hope after reports about Iran’s leader, then describes how that hope shifted into fear as the conflict dragged on. He discusses family history, Noruz amid war, and the urgency of sharing Iranian-American stories.