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Iran's regime, unchanged Mar 16, 2026

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Iran's top leaders are dead, but regime change isn't in sight, and the US and Israel's attacks are dividing Iranians at home and abroad.

This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

A huge Iranian flag alongside damaged structures in Tehran. Photo by Atta KENARE / AFP via Getty Images.

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Sugar crash Mar 15, 2026

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We’re obsessed with sugar. And Big Sugar is obsessed with us. How do we make a break?

This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

Image courtesy of Jenny Lawton.

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Bernie vs. the billionaires Mar 14, 2026

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Senator Bernie Sanders has a whole new reason to go after the world’s billionaires. We ask him about his proposed annual wealth tax and how he plans to rein in AI.

This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon Mahoney and hosted by Astead Herndon.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. at a confirmation hearing. Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images.

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One nepo baby to rule them all Mar 13, 2026

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David Ellison’s daddy won him Warner Brothers. The rest of us are probably losing.

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison. Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images.

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Israel has lost Americans Mar 12, 2026

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The war with Iran is deepening divisions in the US-Israel alliance, on both the left and the right.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

A billboard of President Donald Trump in Tel Aviv, Israel. Photo by Alexi J. Rosenfeld/Getty Images.

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The kids in ICE detention Mar 11, 2026

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The Trump administration's immigration policies are taking a toll on families. No sign that the new pick running the effort will be any more moderate.

This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.

Image courtesy of Mica Rosenberg/ProPublica.

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The price of the Iran war Mar 10, 2026

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Gas prices are spiking in the US. Markets are crashing. The whole world will pay for this war.

This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.

Gas prices on Monday in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes.

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Is Cuba next? Mar 09, 2026

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If you take the president at his word, the answer is yes.

This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boyd and David Tatasciore, and hosted by Noel King.

An apple seller walking past a figure holding the Cuban flag with the word "Resilience" after a blackout in Havana. Photo by Yamil LAGE / AFP via Getty Images.

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Your clutter is holding you back Mar 08, 2026

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You won’t wear those jeans again. Or use that pasta maker. So why can’t you get rid of them?

This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru with Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.

Photo by Arthur Pollock/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images.

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A pro-Israel case against Israel Mar 07, 2026

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Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s former Chief of Staff, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's at the center of the Iran conflict, has isolated Israel like never before.

This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Andrea Lopez-Cruzado, engineered by Shannon Mahoney and hosted by Astead Herndon.

Rahm Emanuel appearing before Congress. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images.

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