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  • Just say yes to psychedelics research

    Apr 21, 2026
    President Trump has signed an executive order in support of research into whether psychedelic drugs could be used in mental health treatments. On Today's Show:Frederick S. Barrett, di...
  • Inflation, Iran, Israel and the midterm elections

    Apr 20, 2026
    With congressional elections coming up in November, how are certain national (and international) issues impacting the polls? On Today's Show:David Wasserman, senior editor and electio...
  • Europe’s leaders pledge to not forget Ukraine

    Apr 17, 2026
    With the war in Iran taking up much geopolitical attention, how has focus changed on other conflicts of global importance? On Today's Show:Steven Erlanger, chief diplomatic correspond...
  • Vance vs. Pope Leo on what’s a just war

    Apr 15, 2026
    In a now-deleted social media post, President Trump shared an AI-generated image depicting himself as Jesus. He has also recently attacked Pope Leo XIV.  On Today's Show:Robert P. Jon...
  • Why did Melania weigh in on the Epstein files?

    Apr 13, 2026
    Prompted by unfounded internet speculations, the First Lady made a public statement last week that she had no ties to Jeffrey Epstein. On Today's Show:Vicky Ward, investigative journa...
  • Has Trump’s war given Iran 'permanent leverage'?

    Apr 9, 2026
    Two days into a ceasefire with Iran, we take stock of how the conflict has reshaped the region's geopolitics. On Today's Show:Ishaan Tharoor, a contributor to The New Yorker, formerly...

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