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Feb 26, 2026 • 33min
Inside the Operation to Take Down Mexico’s Biggest Drug Lord
Maria Abi-Habib, investigative reporter on cartels in Mexico City, and Jack Nicas, Mexico City bureau chief covering security, walk through the hunt for El Mencho. They describe his rise, the military raid that ended him, the intelligence and U.S. role, and the violent aftermath and risks for cartel fragmentation and Mexican politics.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 37min
Rosy Predictions, Angry Attacks: Trump’s State of the Union
David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, guides listeners through the State of the Union. He recounts the room’s atmosphere, the speech’s three-part structure, heated partisan moments over immigration, and how foreign policy and economic claims were presented. He also weighs whether the address rose to the nation’s pressing challenges.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 23min
Trump Weighs War With Iran
David E. Sanger, White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, walks through the U.S. military buildup near Iran. He covers what the U.S. wants from Tehran. He maps potential targets and the risks of escalation. He explores Israel's role and whether military pressure is a bargaining chip.
752 snips
Feb 23, 2026 • 29min
Chaos, Confusion and Defiance: The Global Fallout From the Tariff Ruling
Andrew Ross Sorkin, DealBook founder who tracks corporate strategy; Ana Swanson, trade reporter focused on tariff policy; Tyler Pager, White House correspondent covering the administration’s response. They discuss the Supreme Court ruling’s ripple effects, the chaos for global partners and supply chains, shifting tariff plans and legal workaround debates. Short, sharp takes on political and business fallout.
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Feb 22, 2026 • 35min
Is the Swipe Era Over?
Amanda Hess, NYT writer at large who reported on AI matchmaking and the Love Symposium. Luke Vander Ploeg, producer who tried in-person singles events firsthand. Gina Cherelus, NYT dating columnist who tracks modern romance. They explore swipe fatigue, a return to curated in-person mixers, and bold AI matchmaking ideas — plus the tradeoffs of data‑driven love.
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Feb 21, 2026 • 43min
'The Interview': Wellness Guru Jay Shetty Has Raised Some Doubts. Including His Own.
Jay Shetty, a wellness influencer and author who trained in monastic life, reflects on spirituality, mental health, and the ethics of fame. He discusses bridging ancient texts with modern wellbeing, navigating criticism and attribution issues, and balancing spiritual aims with entrepreneurial ambitions. Short, candid conversations about credibility, healing, and why he left monastic life.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 16min
Special Episode: Trump's Tariffs Struck Down
Adam Liptak, chief legal affairs correspondent for The New York Times and veteran Supreme Court reporter. He explains the Court’s 6-3 ruling that struck down wide-reaching tariffs. He breaks down the legal basis, the unusual conservative-liberal alignment, which tariffs survive, and the messy path for refunds and future litigation.
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Feb 20, 2026 • 33min
A Royal Arrest and Global Fallout Over Epstein
Nicholas Confessore, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, and Michael D. Shear, a senior U.K. correspondent, break down the fallout from the Epstein files. They discuss Prince Andrew's arrest, why action was delayed, new revelations that reignited public outrage, and how released records have pressured powerful associates around the world.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 33min
‘Thugs’: The Moderate Democrat Railing Against ICE
Catherine Cortez Masto, a Nevada senator and former state attorney general with law‑enforcement roots, explains why she led a push to withhold Department of Homeland Security funding. She discusses concerns about ICE hiring and training, recounts warrantless patrols and community incursions, and outlines the reforms and political calculations behind the funding hold.
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Feb 18, 2026 • 31min
Can A.I. Already Do Your Job?
Kevin Roose, a New York Times technology columnist who explains AI and new tools, explores vibecoding and agentic coding. He describes AI building apps, live demos of Claude Code making websites and games, and how autonomous AI teams could reshape software work. The conversation covers economic impacts, rapid model improvements, and why this shift matters now.
