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Eyder Peralta, NPR international correspondent covering cartel violence in Mexico. Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR White House correspondent explaining legal and policy moves on tariffs. Rudy Cruz Jr., mayor of Socorro, Texas, on local effects of a federal detention facility. They discuss DHS warehouse buys near border towns, legal routes for communities, surprise 15% tariffs and fallout from the killing of cartel leader El Mencho.

Damion Thomas, sports curator at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, explains why Muhammad Ali carrying and lighting the 1996 Olympic torch was such a powerful cultural moment. Short, vivid scenes revisit Ali’s tremor, the decision to feature him, and how that moment reshaped public memory and national symbolism.

Liz Stein, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse and anti-trafficking advocate, reacts to the arrest of former Prince Andrew and reflects on Epstein’s reach. She discusses accountability, the network’s breadth, and the symbolic weight of legal action. Additionally, the conversation touches on related high-profile investigations and systemic issues surrounding trafficking.

Dr. Martha Edwards, a pediatrician leading South Carolina’s AAP chapter, explains how low vaccination rates and community mistrust fueled a rapid measles spread. Bryan Stevenson, founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, reflects on Jesse Jackson’s influence and the long arc of racial and economic justice. They discuss vaccine hesitancy, outbreak risks, Jackson’s strategy of economic pressure, and the legacy that shapes today’s activism.

Bishop William Barber II, civil rights leader and organizer, offers reflections on Jesse Jackson's coalition-building and political reach. D.D. Wright, a member of the Greenville Eight, recalls the 1960 library sit-in with Jackson. Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor, appears in a revisited 2021 interview about his long film career and memorable roles.

Bennett Ray, chef and food writer who recreates historical White House recipes; Catherine Brownell, historian of media, celebrity, and politics; Jim Walsh, security analyst on U.S.-Iran tensions. They discuss bizarre presidential recipes and culinary research. They explore how presidents became celebrities and how that reshapes politics. They break down recent U.S. military moves near Iran and what escalation might require.

Allison Raskin, relationship coach and author who rethought marriage after a broken engagement, talks modern marriage trends, why millennials delay or redefine vows, and choosing partnership intentionally. Kathy Gunst, resident chef, offers simple chocolate recipes and gift ideas like chocolate chip cookies, pudding pie, and a chocolate Bundt cake.

Dan Lamothe, Washington Post reporter covering the El Paso airspace shutdown and Pentagon-supplied laser use. Micah Rosenberg, ProPublica investigative reporter who collected letters and videos from families at Dilley. They discuss Minnesota enforcement drawdown, conditions and children's accounts at Dilley, and the balloon vs drone incident plus interagency coordination questions.

Michael Mann, climate scientist and author, explains why rolling back EPA findings matters for emissions and public health. Jake Sullivan, former U.S. national security advisor, discusses Iran negotiations, Netanyahu’s pressure in Washington, and the risks of military options. Short, punchy conversations on diplomacy, deterrence, and the politics behind climate and security moves.

Spencer Kuvin, an attorney who has represented Epstein survivors, critiques the DOJ's redaction choices and privacy harms. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald Caribbean correspondent, reports on Haiti's dissolved council, gang violence, and humanitarian fallout. Andrew Athias, Philadelphia content creator, shares behind-the-scenes stories of performing as the Super Bowl halftime grass prop.