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Iran War Talks, Open AI Shutters App, ‘Robot Umpires’ and more Mar 25, 2026

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Trump administration officials are trying to schedule talks with Iran aimed at ending the war. British police have arrested two men in connection with a suspected antisemitic arson attack in London. Savannah Guthrie spoke about her mother’s abduction with NBC “Today Show” colleague and longtime friend, Hoda Kotab. An AI video generation app is shutting down just months after it launched. Plus, "robot umpires" are making their official MLB debuts this season.

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Dem Flips FL District, Troops to Mideast, Dino Auction and more Mar 25, 2026

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Sources tell CNN, the US Army is about to send 1,000 troops to deploy to the Middle East. Congress debates DHS funding as TSA workers continue to go unpaid. Democrats flips a Florida State House district that covers Mar-A-Lago. A Jury finds Meta liable in child sexual exploitation on social media. Plus, A Triceratops skeleton dating back 66 million years is up for auction.

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LGA Collision Investigation, DHS Funding Standoff, MN Sues Trump Admin and more Mar 24, 2026

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Federal investigators gave an update on the deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport. Two issues threaten Senate Republicans’ plan to end the DHS shutdown. A clash between Minnesota officials and the Trump administration heats up again. We’ll break down the latest developments on peace talks between the US and Iran. Plus, details on an American freed from captivity in the Middle East.

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Airport Chaos, Florida Special Election, ‘Dirty Dozen’ and more Mar 24, 2026

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CNN is tracking the longest airport wait times, and what to know if you miss your flight. The state of talks between the US and Iran remain unclear as the war wages on. Voters are heading to the polls in Palm Beach, Florida for a special election that could flip the president's home district. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying in the criminal trial of a former congressman and close friend. Plus, which produce tops this year’s “Dirty Dozen” list and how to reduce your pesticide exposure.

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ICE at Airports, Iran Attacks Israel, Space Yeast and more Mar 24, 2026

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An NTSB team is on the site of the deadly LaGuardia collision. Iran bombards Israel as President Trumps claims progress in talks. Senate Republicans think they have a plan to end the government shutdown. The Trump administration is set to pay a French energy company $1 billion for cancelled wind farms. Plus, students in Maine are planning to send yeast to the stratosphere as part of a NASA project.

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LGA Reopens, ICE Agents in Airports, SCOTUS on Mail-in Ballots and more Mar 23, 2026

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NTSB investigators are examining a fatal collision at LaGuardia Airport. President Donald Trump rejected an off-ramp to the DHS shutdown as ICE agents assist TSA. Financial markets are reacting to Trump’s decision to temporarily stop striking Iranian energy sites. We’ll tell you about a deadly Colombian military plane crash. Plus, key takeaways from a Supreme Court challenge to a high-profile voting case.

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Iran Bombing Paused, Antisemitic Arson Attack, NYC First Lady Controversy and more Mar 23, 2026

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President Donald Trump suggests the US held "very good" talks with Iran about ending the war, but is Iran on the same page? A collision between a fire truck and a plane has left 2 people dead and dozens injured. Meanwhile, ICE agents have been deployed to US airports, but will they help alleviate the long TSA lines? In London, counter terrorism police are investigating an antisemitic attack targeting the city’s largest Jewish community. And New York City’s first lady is under fire for her art.

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UPDATED: LaGuardia Collision, Iran Threat, Life-Saving Foam and more Mar 23, 2026

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President Trump backs off his threat to hit power plants if Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed. Two pilots have been killed, several people hurt after a plane hits a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia airport. ICE agents are deploying to airports amid partial government shutdown. CNN speaks to the first patient treated with a life-saving foam. Plus, a man with Down Syndrome builds a successful spice business.

This episode has been updated from a previous released version.

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One Thing: Inside the ‘Casino-ification’ of Everything (Including War) Mar 22, 2026

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Prediction markets are opening new doors to bet on pretty much anything - even outcomes during war. But things can get pretty heated when money is on the line, and now at least one state is stepping in to accuse a major prediction market of running an illegal gambling operation. WIRED’s Kate Knibbs talks about the “casino-ification” of everything and what this could mean for the future of politics and betting.

For more: Iran-related bets on prediction sites scrutinized over ‘death markets’ and possible insider trades

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Guests: Jesus Martinez & Kate Knibbs, WIRED Senior Writer

Host: David Rind

Producer: Paola Ortiz

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo: Daniel Heuer/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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5 Good Things: A Rhode Island Community’s ‘Miracle on Ice’ Mar 21, 2026

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A group of dads in London are learning a new skill to connect with their daughters and each other. Two pay phones nearly 3,000 miles apart are bridging a generational gap. A new breakthrough device is helping patients manage Parkinson’s disease in a more personalized way. After a devastating tragedy, a high school boys' hockey team in Rhode Island finished their season in a way that feels like a movie. Plus, a sweet update on the world's favorite baby monkey.

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco

Producer: Eryn Mathewson

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin

Editorial Support: Graham Hurley, Hanako Montgomery

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