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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...
What Viktor Orbán's loss in Hungry could mean for Vance in 2028
Apr 16, 2026
JD Vance is in the spotlight after a number of international stories involving the vice president. 
On Today's Show:Eli Stokols, White House and foreign affairs correspondent at Polit...
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...
“Voluntary intoxication” and the Swalwell allegations
Apr 14, 2026
Explosive reporting in the San Francisco Chronicle made public sexual assault allegations against California Representative (and erstwhile candidate for governor) Eric Swalwell.
On To...
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...
What WWII taught us about not bombing civilian infrastructure
Apr 8, 2026
There are limits of conflict jurisprudence and how leaders in the U.S., Israel and Iran think about following, or skirting, the rules about what constitutes 'war crimes.'
On today's s...
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