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The Daily
Mick Jagger dissects the psychology of fame and the myth of aging
A rare, deeply reflective look into the mind of rock's most enduring frontman reveals how extreme celebrity shapes a person's inner reality over half a century.
Jul 11, 2026 · 1h 5m
Global News Podcast
US and Iran clash over a vital shipping route
The episode connects a dangerous US-Iran confrontation over commercial shipping with conflicts, corporate power, environmental policy, and demographic decline.
Jul 11, 2026 · 30 min
Global News Podcast
Spain wildfire deaths anchor a global news dispatch
The episode connects a deadly climate-fueled disaster with humanitarian recovery, institutional uncertainty, medical innovation, and immigrant solidarity.
Jul 10, 2026 · 33 min
The Daily
US sanctions and oil embargo trigger severe energy crisis in Cuba
The economic blockade has pushed Cuba's infrastructure to a near-total collapse, forcing its citizens to navigate unprecedented daily hardships.
Jul 10, 2026 · 52 min
Global News Podcast
Iran ceasefire strains as Gaza and Venezuela face deepening crises
The episode connects fragile diplomacy, conflict-driven hardship and disaster response across several regions while tracking major global developments.
Jul 10, 2026 · 30 min
Global News Podcast
US-Iran strikes choke Hormuz as crises spread worldwide
The episode connects a widening military confrontation and disrupted energy routes with political, public-health, technological, environmental, and sporting developments.
Jul 9, 2026 · 34 min
Global News Podcast
ICC finds evidence of Darfur war crimes as crises spread
The episode connects accountability for atrocities in Sudan with widening geopolitical tensions and urgent public-health and social stories.
Jul 9, 2026 · 32 min
The Daily
Trump family generates $2.2 billion in revenue since retaking office
The massive intersection of presidential power and private business ventures challenges decades of ethical precedents regarding conflicts of interest.
Jul 9, 2026 · 33 min
The Daily
Allegations upend Maine Senate race and spark Democratic battle
The sudden vacancy in a competitive Senate race threatens the Democratic Party's path to a congressional majority while exposing deep ideological rifts.
Jul 8, 2026 · 38 min
The Daily
The Onion acquires Infowars to transform conspiracy site into parody
This acquisition represents a unique intersection of media accountability, satire, and restorative justice for the families of Sandy Hook victims.
Jul 7, 2026 · 25 min
The Daily
Trump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill after Senate rebuke on Iran
The sudden standoff threatens a rare moment of major bipartisan consensus on the national housing crisis, turning policy into a political weapon.
Jul 6, 2026 · 28 min
The Daily
Times critics name the cultural touchstones that define American identity
Examining our cultural artifacts reveals the complex, often contradictory values of capitalism, community, and destruction that shape modern American life.
Jul 5, 2026 · 46 min
The Daily
Political divisions fracture the founding myth of the United States
Understanding how the American origin story is being rewritten and weaponized is crucial to understanding the deep polarization of modern politics.
Jul 3, 2026 · 39 min
The Daily
Venezuelan earthquake crisis forces Trump administration to alter foreign policy
The disaster exposes how deep infrastructural decay under authoritarian rule turns natural hazards into humanitarian catastrophes, while reshaping international diplomacy.
Jul 2, 2026 · 45 min
The Daily
Trump administration introduces strict caps on federal student loans
The new borrowing limits and earnings tests represent a fundamental shift in how Americans finance higher education, potentially altering university pricing and student access.
Jul 1, 2026 · 34 min
The Daily
Supreme Court expands presidential power but shields the Federal Reserve
The rulings fundamentally alter the independence of federal regulatory agencies, changing how much control a president has over the administrative state.
Jun 30, 2026 · 28 min
The Daily
World Cup matches in America spark cultural collisions and geopolitical tension
The tournament is more than a sporting event; it acts as a powerful lens revealing how global politics and personal identity play out in local American communities.
Jun 29, 2026 · 42 min
The Daily
Texas lawyers scramble to stop execution as key evidence is questioned
This case highlights the extreme difficulty of overturning decades-old capital convictions in Texas, even when new evidence suggests the original trial was compromised.
Jun 28, 2026 · 46 min
The Daily
Robby Hoffman explains why childhood poverty still dictates her comedy and life
Hoffman's journey from an insular Hasidic community to secular stand-up comedy reveals how childhood trauma and class disparity shape modern humor.
Jun 27, 2026 · 53 min
The Daily
Supreme Court rulings grant Trump administration sweeping power over immigration
These rulings fundamentally alter the balance of power, giving the executive branch nearly unchecked authority to dismantle humanitarian protections and accelerate deportations.
Jun 26, 2026 · 30 min
The Daily
Progressive insurgents sweep New York primaries in blow to Democratic establishment
The progressive victories in New York signal a rising left-wing surge that could redefine Democratic midterm strategies and fuel Republican attack lines.
Jun 25, 2026 · 33 min
The Daily
US-Israel alliance faces unprecedented strain over proposed Iran peace deal
The diplomatic friction reveals a fundamental shift in the U.S.-Israel relationship, with long-term consequences for security cooperation in the Middle East.
Jun 24, 2026 · 33 min
The Daily
Executive branch pressure triggers mass firing of federal immigration judges
The lack of independence in immigration courts allows the executive branch to bypass traditional judicial safeguards, directly impacting due process for thousands of asylum seekers.
Jun 23, 2026 · 40 min
The Daily
RFK Jr. targets SSRI overuse as deprescribing movement gains ground
The debate over deprescribing highlights a critical gap in modern medicine, where starting a psychiatric drug is simple but safely stopping it remains a complex, unsupported journey.
Jun 22, 2026 · 36 min