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Trump’s DC makeover tests Washington’s design traditions
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Vocoder’s unlikely arc: from Bell Labs to the soundtrack of modern music
From a Bell Labs device built to send voices over copper wires, the vocoder became a wartime secret-communications tool and then a global music phenomenon, explored in Version History with Chromeo and friends, and contrasted with Auto-Tune and the Talkbox.
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Yearning fuels Heated Rivalry’s viral appeal
Vox argues Heated Rivalry’s surge goes beyond explicit content; it taps into a universal longing for crushes and yearning, especially through queer male romance, connecting the show to broader cultural patterns of vulnerability, desire, and emotional resonance.
Renee Good’s shooting tests when federal officers can be prosecuted
Vox’s explainer weighs whether Minnesota can prosecute the ICE agent who killed Renee Good, given limited federal cooperation, and how two Supreme Court rulings (In re Neagle, 1890, and Martin v. United States, 2025) shape the immunity question, making state charges possible but far from certain and potentially pushing the case toward the Supreme Court.
"Uncovering the Underworld: Inside the Minor Crimes Division"
The New York Times Audio app features "This American Life," a podcast that explores people taking it upon themselves to solve minor crimes, offering lessons learned and not learned from breaking the rules. The app provides news, depth, and serendipity, and is available to Times news subscribers on iOS, with new episodes debuting a day earlier than in the regular podcast feed.
"Dr. Andrew Huberman's Chart-Topping Podcast on Optimizing Life and Health: Maria's Exclusive Interview"
Dr. Andrew Huberman discusses his chart-topping podcast, "The Huberman Lab," which explores topics such as dopamine and neuroplasticity. He highlights how his listeners are drawn to the scientific content and gain tools to improve their mental and physical health.
NYT Launches Enhanced Audio Features for Subscribers, Including 'The Headlines' Daily News Show.
The New York Times Audio app has launched a new morning show called The Headlines, which features three top stories from reporters across the newsroom and around the world, all in about 10 minutes. The show is hosted by Annie Correal and is available exclusively on the app, which also includes narrated articles from the newsroom and other publishers, as well as exclusive new shows. In the latest episode, the show covers Nebraska's vote on restrictions on abortion and transgender care for minors, DeSantis' private comments on Trump's chances of winning, and Brittney Griner's impact on the W.N.B.A.
Stay Informed with The Headlines: Your Daily News Digest.
The New York Times Audio app now includes a new morning show called The Headlines, which features three top stories from reporters across the newsroom and around the world, all in about 10 minutes. Hosted by Annie Correal, the show provides a quick summary of the day's biggest news for those who only have a few minutes to spare. The app also includes narrated articles, podcasts, and exclusive new shows.