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This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, six days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here www.nytimes.com/activate-... more

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Greg Wurtzschop
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University of Wisconsin–Madison / Death penalty defense
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Episode: Supreme Court Delivers Big Wins for Trump’s Immigration Agenda
Nick Fandos
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Episode: Mayor Mamdani Flexes His Power in the Midterms
Holly D'Andrea
Judge, immigration court in Texas; president of the National Association of Immigration Judges
National Association of Immigration Judges
Episode: As Trump Purges Immigration Judges, One Speaks Out
Ellen Barry
New York Times national reporter
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Tom Junod
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Episode: Can a Bad Man Be a Good Father?
Danny McBride
Actor and author of Thrilling Tales of Modern Men
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Episode: Danny McBride Thinks Men Learned All the Wrong Lessons From Movies
Charles Homans
Investigative reporter, The New York Times
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Episode: The Untold Story of Jeffrey Epstein’s Death

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Rachel Abrams
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A Gen Z Revolution at the Movies
Q: What does this mean for Hollywood's future strategy?
Hollywood may need to craft experiences that feel like events for young viewers, embrace creator-driven projects, and recognize the power of online communities in shaping a film's fate.
The Untold Story of Jeffrey Epstein’s Death
Q: What did the jail staff actually observe in the moments leading up to Epstein's death, and how did those observations shape the investigators' conclusions?
Witness accounts from guards and inmates, along with the lack of video coverage in crucial moments, pointed toward a scenario where a suicide was likely, but the gaps in the evidence left room for questions about how it happened and whether anything else occurred.
The Untold Story of Jeffrey Epstein’s Death
Q: Charlie, why at this stage in the Jeffrey Epstein story, seven years after his death, did you all undertake this inquiry into his death right now?
The reporting team pursued a deep-dive into the Epstein files and interviewing witnesses to understand whether the official suicide narrative held up given the jail's systemic failures and the gaps in the early investigation.
The Battle Over A.I. in the Classroom
Q: Can you summarize for us what the fight is over specifically?
The host asks for a concise summary of why AI in schools has become a battleground; the guest explains that concerns include cheating, misinforming students, and offloading critical thinking to machines, while a push from tech companies and policymakers aims to broaden AI use and literacy in schools.
The Last 12 Weeks
Q: What is the biggest obstacle to testing the DNA now?
The state has repeatedly said no to testing more than 100 additional pieces of evidence, making it difficult to pursue the DNA angle even as the defense persists.

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