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772 snips
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.
379 snips
Feb 17, 2026 • 32min
After Venezuela, Is Cuba Next?
Frances Robles, veteran Latin America correspondent with deep Cuba reporting, and Michael Crowley, State Department and U.S. foreign policy reporter, discuss Cuba’s crisis after Venezuela’s collapse. They explore fuel shortages crippling daily life. They trace decades of U.S.-Cuba confrontation and outline how U.S. pressure and regional decisions could push Cuba toward dramatic change.
695 snips
Feb 16, 2026 • 31min
When A.I. Comes to Town: The Backlash Over Data Centers
Karen Weise, New York Times tech correspondent covering AI infrastructure, walks through the clash between big tech data center builds and rural communities. She describes massive power and land demands, a tense rezoning fight in St. Joseph County, debates over jobs versus quality of life, and how local hearings are shaping the future of AI infrastructure.
195 snips
Feb 15, 2026 • 43min
Boos, Rivalries and Records: Inside the 2026 Olympics
Juliet Macur, NYT sports reporter who profiles athletes. Shawna Richer, NYT hockey editor with deep Canada–U.S. rivalry knowledge. Motoko Rich, NYT Rome bureau chief and foreign correspondent on geopolitics. They discuss crowd boos and diplomatic backdrops, when politics shows up in competition, the heated Canada–U.S. hockey rivalry, and standout athlete stories and comebacks.
239 snips
Feb 14, 2026 • 1h 4min
'The Interview': The Woman at the Center of the French Rape Trial That Shocked the World
A survivor details years of secret abuse and the shocking discovery that changed her life. They describe how hidden violence upended a family and the wrenching choice to go public. The conversation covers confronting accused men in court, watching painful evidence, and the ripple effects on children and community. It closes with steps toward healing, new love, and living with the aftermath.
301 snips
Feb 13, 2026 • 22min
The Government Shutdown Fight Over Immigration
Michael Gold, a congressional reporter for The New York Times who covers legislative battles in Washington, explains a single‑agency Homeland Security shutdown. He breaks down why Congress used separate funding bills. He details Democratic demands for oversight of ICE and CBP and the political risks both parties face in the fight over immigration enforcement.
326 snips
Feb 12, 2026 • 31min
The Secret Plan to End U.S. Climate Regulations
Lisa Friedman, a New York Times climate policy reporter who traced a secret legal campaign. She explains the 2009 endangerment finding and why conservatives targeted it. She details the small network, Project 2025 ties, and legal arguments used to justify repeal. She outlines the likely court battles, hopes to reach the Supreme Court, and potential effects on state rules and global climate action.
344 snips
Feb 11, 2026 • 23min
TrumpRx Opens for Business
Margot Sanger-Katz, a New York Times health policy reporter, breaks down TrumpRx and who it might help. She explains how the site works as a price-comparison tool. She discusses why U.S. drug prices are high and why some obesity and infertility drugs show real discounts. She also covers the site’s limited catalog and why most Americans may not benefit.
817 snips
Feb 10, 2026 • 41min
Deception and Dependency: Inside the Latest Epstein Files
Matthew Goldstein, NYT business reporter on white-collar crime; Nicholas Confessore, political and investigative writer; Debra Kamin, investigator of wealth and corruption. They unpack the three million pages of Epstein files. They cover how he recruited and controlled women. They trace intimate exchanges with elites, evidence that contradicts public denials, and how power and secrecy enabled continued exploitation.
470 snips
Feb 9, 2026 • 33min
Why Trump Voters Are Torn Over Minneapolis
Wilk Wilkinson, a 50-year-old Minneapolis-area resident who works to bridge political divides, and John, a construction worker and small-business owner, talk about clashes between immigration enforcement and civil liberties. They discuss federal agents’ tactics in cities, the impact of undocumented labor on wages and hiring, and how recent events have shaken long-held views.
