Some companies want a tariff refund. It might be hard to get.
Following the Supreme Court decision on tariffs, big companies including FedEx, Dyson, and L’Oréal are suing to recoup money paid. NPR’s Alina Selyukh explains why getting it back could be tricky. Some progress appears to have been made in the latest round of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Olivia Le Poidevin of Reuters joins to discuss why the two sides are still far apart. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is under intense pressure to confront drug cartels. Emily Green of Reuters dissects how the killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug lord was a risky move. Plus, Hillary Clinton gave a deposition in the House’s Epstein investigation, why Netflix is backing out of the deal to buy Warner Bros., and Pope Leo tells priests not to use AI in homilies. Today’s episode was hosted by Cecilia Lei.
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Anthropic vs. the Pentagon
The Pentagon wants Anthropic to hand over its A.I. with no strings attached. Anthropic doesn’t want its products used to surveil Americans or create autonomous machines of war. Naturally, the Pentagon is mad - so mad, they’re threatening to invoke the Defense Production Act against them. But who has more leverage here? Guest: Sheera Frenkel, reporter for the New York Times Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
9H AGO
Hillary Clinton Called Her Epstein Hearing Political Theater
On Thursday, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified in front of the House Oversight Committee to answer questions during their investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Secretary Clinton said, “I do not recall ever encountering Mr. Epstein,” and referred to the GOP-led committee’s handling of the Epstein files as “partisan political theater.” Following her deposition, she told reporters that Republicans asked her about UFOs and the Pizzagate conspiracy theory. Bart Jansen, White House correspondent for USA Today, laid out what we should expect next in the Epstein investigation. And in headlines, the U.S. and Iran hold more indirect talks over Tehran’s nuclear program, a federal judge rules that the Internal Revenue Service illegally shared confidential taxpayer data with the Department of Homeland Security, and a new Kansas law invalidates driver’s licenses and birth certificates held by some transgender residents. Show Notes: Check out Bart’s work – https://www.usatoday.com/staff/2648278001/bart-jansen/ Call Congress – 202-224-3121 Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/y4y2e9jy What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcast Follow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/ For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday
19H AGO
How the ‘Power Game’ Is Reshaping Venezuela
After US forces captured former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January, President Donald Trump said the US would “run” the South American country. What’s actually happened since? On today’s Big Take podcast, host David Gura has a sweeping conversation with International Crisis Group senior analyst Phil Gunson, who’s based in Caracas and has tracked Latin American politics for decades. Further listening: Why Trump Wants Venezuela’s Oil How Venezuela Shifts China’s Calculus The Domino Effect of the ‘Donroe Doctrine’ Hosted by David Gura and Sarah Holder; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Edited by Aaron Edwards. Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Katie McMurran. Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
19H AGO
Why Tim Kaine is pursuing a war powers resolution – again
With the U.S. military amassing in the Middle East ahead of possible strikes in Iran, a Democratic lawmaker explains his effort to limit the president. The United States Constitution empowers Congress, not the president, to declare war.That hasn’t stopped plenty of presidents from commanding military combat.It didn’t stop President Trump from ordering airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites last year – and building up the U.S. military in the Middle East while he mulls further action this year.So far in this Trump administration, efforts to reclaim that Congressional authority have failed.Sen. Tim Kaine, Democrat of Virginia, explains why he is still pursuing a war powers resolution.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Alejandra Marquez Janse and Karen Zamora, with audio engineering by Ted Mebane. It was edited by Patrick Jarenwattananon and Courtney Dorning. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun. To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below: See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Inside the Operation to Take Down Mexico’s Biggest Drug Lord
When Mexican forces captured and killed the country’s most-wanted cartel boss, it revealed how much President Trump’s growing pressure is forcing Mexico to take on cartels. Maria Abi-Habib and Jack Nicas, who covered the developments, discuss the operation to take down the leader known as El Mencho, and Mexico’s efforts against some of the world’s most powerful criminals. Guest: Maria Abi-Habib, an investigative correspondent for The New York Times based in Mexico City. Jack Nicas, the Mexico City bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading: Mayhem rocked Mexico after the killing of El Mencho. Analysis: Mexico is caught between Mr. Trump and the cartels. Analysis: In nearly 60 years of the war on drugs, what has actually worked? Photo: Luis Cortes/Reuters For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The production team behind the Peabody-nominated "Lost Patients" returns with a new investigative series: "Adults in the Room" begins on February 24, 2026. Seattle, 1999. At Garfield High School, Mr. Hudson is a legend. With a thundering voice and imposing stature, Mr. Hudson — or “Tom” as select students call him — teaches biology and leads an elite outdoors program. But when teen reporters at the school paper start exploring a rumor that he sexually abused students, all hell breaks loose. Adults close ranks, and schoolmates turn on the young journalists. And then one day, a voice on the school intercom announces that Mr. Hudson is dead. Isolde Raftery is one of the students who first hears about and reports allegations against Mr. Hudson. Three decades later, she is an investigative journalist in Seattle. In "Adults in the Room," Raftery re-reports the story to understand what really happened in 1999. Was a whole school community groomed by a charismatic predator? Or was she part of a whisper campaign that cost the life of a great teacher? "Focus" is KUOW’s home for immersive audio documentaries. Each season zooms in on a single story that challenges commonly held narratives about life in the Pacific Northwest and reveals something bigger about American society.
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What I Survived explores the extraordinary true stories of people who survived the unthinkable. Each story takes you back to who these people were before everything changed, then inside the moment their lives were pushed to the edge, shipwrecked at sea for weeks, held captive by terrorists, falling 15,000 feet from a plane after a parachute failure, and other extreme, life-or-death situations. Through first-hand accounts, we follow the ordeal as it happened, the decisions made under unimaginable pressure, and the will it took to survive. Then what came after, the physical and psychological recovery, and the process of rebuilding a life forever altered. From the creator of award winning shows One Minute Remaining, Wanted and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In the summer of 1983, Bedford, Indiana, was visited by a mysterious figure who left food, clothing, and handwritten letters at the doors of those in need. He left his gifts along with what would be his signature - a set of purple spray-painted footprints and called himself Captain Purple. For 43 years, his true identity has remained a mystery—until now? “Are You Captain Purple?” is an investigative podcast documentary series that revisits this hometown legend with fresh leads, never-before-published notes, and interviews with those who were forever changed by his generosity. Led by Emmy-nominated journalist Nick Storm and Bedford native Derek Ingersoll, the podcast explores not only who Captain Purple was, but why he did what he did—shining a light on the power of kindness, compassion, and community. Recently featured in Apple Podcasts’ New Trailers section.
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TRUE CRIME
Burden of Guilt, hosted by Nancy Glass, is a true account of how a desperate lie can reverberate—and cost people everything. The series examines that lie, its consequences, and the unlikely journey it took to undo it. In 1999, Jermaine Hudson was convicted in New Orleans and sentenced to 99 years in Angola Prison for a violent crime. More than two decades later, the man whose testimony put him there—Bobby Gumpright—finally told the real story. Through court records, firsthand interviews, and intimate access to both men, Burden of Guilt explores how addiction, fear, and systemic failures collided—and what justice, accountability, and redemption look like when the truth finally comes out. You can reach out to the Burden of Guilt team at Burdenofguiltpod@gmail.com. For more Burden of Guilt, follow us on Instagram @glasspodcasts. The first season of Burden of Guilt has been turned into a docuseries, now streaming only on Paramount+. Available to watch HERE! Make sure to binge all episodes of the podcast that inspired the show before you watch!
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TRUE CRIME
An untouched dinner. An unmade bed. An unsent text or an unlocked door. Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole don’t just report on true crime, they have uniquely personal experiences with it. Now, they’re bringing those meaningful perspectives to The Final Hours, a true crime series that analyzes the details investigators may have overlooked. From final conversations, to the last known steps, to red flags and red herrings, Sarah and Kourt understand the things that replay over and over in the minds of those who’ve lost a loved one. For them, justice means scrutiny, and making sure overlooked cases are finally heard. The Final Hours is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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TRUE CRIME
Lucy Letby – a young nurse – was found guilty of the murder of 7 premature babies, and the attempted murder of 7 more. A serial killer whose target was not just the youngest and most vulnerable, but those entrusted to her care. The UK legal system – amidst overwhelming public vitriol – threw the book at her. She is currently serving an unprecedented 15 whole-life sentences in prison. But, is everything as clear as it seems? Our host Amanda Knox – herself a victim of the court of public opinion – asks: if this case is really as open and shut as the world believes. Or if, there may be room for reasonable doubt as to Lucy Letby’s guilt…