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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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Nearly three weeks into the war in Iran, the United States and Israel have largely decimated the regime’s missile capacity, taken out key leaders and disrupted its central command.

Yet, the regime in Iran has become more hardened and is wreaking mor... more

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This past weekend, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission threatened to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over their coverage of the war in Iran.

Last month, Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with a Senate candidate because... more

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At the heart of the Iranian regime’s defiant stance toward the United States and Israel in the war is Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the regime’s longtime ruler.

Farnaz Fassihi, who covers Iran for The ... more

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With the world’s attention on the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, a second front in the conflict has opened in Lebanon.

Israel has pummeled an area in the southern outskirts of Beirut where Hezbollah holds sway, as well as southern Lebanon, with airstri... more

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Rachel Abrams
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Natalie Kitroeff
Host and reporter, recognized for her analytical insights on current topics.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 181.9k ratings
  • Left wing bias

    Extremely bias and do not trust and even hide it.

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    Hadn’t listed in a year, was hoping upon my return Mike wouldn’t still be hosting ha

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  • Last episode about Iran

    Regarding latest episode about new supreme leader of Iran, Farnaz Fasihi is connected to Islamic regime and promotes their ideas.

    She says majority of people of Iran are disappointed to see hitting Khamenei brought up another supreme leader and make them unhappy about US and Israel. Totally wrong! People are insisting on regime change and don’t care who is supreme leader anymore. Farnaz Fasihi been misleading with her disinformation for a long time.

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What We’ve Learned From 10 Days of War
Q: Why did Israel strike oil depots and what were the consequences?
Israel targeted oil depots to disrupt fuel supplies for Iran's war machine, which caused a spike in oil prices and created diplomatic friction with the U.S., highlighting tensions over the expansion of targets beyond strictly military sites.
What We’ve Learned From 10 Days of War
Q: What has been accomplished or failed so far in the initial days of the conflict?
The military has degraded Iran's air defenses, missiles, and drone capabilities, reducing missile and drone launches significantly, but Iran still retains a substantial portion of its stockpiles and capability; the regime appears unlikely to be toppled by airpower alone.
'The Interview': Rebecca Solnit Says the Left's Next Hero Is Already Here
Q: What is your view on the inevitability of political change versus personal change?
Solnit argues that nothing is inevitable, but recognizing that the future does not exist yet helps dismantle defeatism and empowers people to shape what comes next through collective action and practical steps.
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Q: Can you explain why this deal matters?
It matters because it signals the creation of a massive, integrated media empire under one roof, with implications for content, platforms, and political influence, and it highlights how powerful families like the Ellisons are shaping the future of media and data strategy.
Did Israel Push Trump Into War?
Q: What do you think the end games are for both the US and Israel, given the evolving goals and public messaging?
End goals remain unclear and evolving, with debates over regime change versus weakening Iran's military capabilities, and a tension between a quick, decisive narrative and a longer, more contested outcome.

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