In The Atlantic, law professor Nicholas Bagley looks at a set of recent Supreme Court decisions that have fundamentally reshaped power in Washington.

Outside magazine argues for banning fireworks for health and environmental reasons.

CBS New York explains why Joey Chestnut is not on this year’s list of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest competitors, despite being the reigning champion.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The Supreme Court dealt a blow to prosecution of Trump by ruling that he has broad immunity. The Wall Street Journal’s Jess Bravin has the story.

NPR spoke with Matthew Holehouse, a British political correspondent for The Economist, about the U.K.’s upcoming election.

The Times of London reports on how new research makes a connection between the extinction of dinosaurs and the invention of wine.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Evan Osnos of the New Yorker discusses the Biden campaign’s attempts to manage the fallout from the president’s debate performance.

The American release of the Donald Trump movie ‘The Apprentice,’ starring Sebastian Stan and Jeremy Strong, is in question, despite a distribution deal on the table. Jada Yuan from the Washington Post has the story.

Simone Biles qualified for her third Olympic team. NBC Sports has details.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

Reuters has a recap of the first presidential debate, from Biden’s shaky performance to Trump’s barrage of falsehoods.

Ari Saperstein of the Blind Landing podcast previews the U.S. gymnastics trials, as Simone Biles and others aim for spots on the Olympic team.

Writer and critic Emily Nussbaum speaks to Apple News In Conversation about the history of reality TV.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick. 

Evan Osnos of the New Yorker describes what he’ll be watching for in tonight’s presidential debate.

AI is exhausting the power grid. Tech firms are seeking a miracle solution. The Washington Post’s Evan Halper is on the story.

The brain makes a lot of waste. Now scientists think they know where it goes. NPR reports.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

The surgeon general declared gun violence a public-health crisis. Stat reporter Annalisa Merelli analyzes the move’s potential effects.

Intensifying hurricanes, floods, and heat waves are wreaking havoc across the country, and on all of our bank accounts. Nitish Pahwa from Slate explains the increasing impact of climate change on the economy.

The New Yorker reports on the father-son drama of LeBron and Bronny James.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is flying back to Australia after a 12-year legal battle. CNN explains what to know about his U.S. plea deal.

Maxine Joselow from the Washington Post reports on why scientists fear a second Trump term, and what they’re doing about it.

She thrifted this vase for $4. It turned out to be an ancient Mayan artifact. NPR has the story.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick. 

The Wall Street Journal spoke to older voters about why they’re supporting Biden against Trump, while the Washington Post looks into how some younger voters who previously supported the president are turning on him.

Many military service members and their families have a hard time receiving health care. NPR explains why.

Sha’Carri Richardson won her spot at the Paris Olympics with a dominant performance, including the fastest 100-meter time this season. The Athletic has the story. 

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Mark Garrison.

Some Democrats are trying to repeal the Comstock Act, an 1873 law that they worry could be used by the GOP to restrict abortion nationwide. Washington Post reporter Dan Diamond explains.

Apple News In Conversation explores the real reason so many people are getting cosmetic surgery.

CNN looks into how the “song of the summer” became a cultural phenomenon.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Yasmeen Khan.

The Wall Street Journal explains how a heat dome creates dangerous, record-breaking temperatures.

Vox’s Anna North looks into plans on the Christian right to target divorce, following efforts to restrict abortion rights, IVF, and birth control.

Marketplace has the story of the popular children’s snack that’s well on its way to becoming a billion-dollar brand.

Today’s episode was guest-hosted by Gideon Resnick.