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'The Interview': The Head of NATO Thinks President Trump 'Deserves All the Praise'

Secretary general Mark Rutte has only good things to say about the mercurial U.S. leader and his impact on the world stage. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Jul 05, 2025•38 min

How The Megabill Will Change America

After passing Congress, President Trump's large domestic policy bill will significantly alter America's tax and health care landscape. The legislation disproportionately benefits the wealthy through permanent tax cuts while implementing spending reductions in social safety nets, particularly Medicaid, which could lead to millions losing health coverage. Experts discuss the mechanisms behind these changes and the political strategy that enabled the bill's passage.

Jul 04, 2025•30 min

The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Verdict

After a eight-week trial whose every turn has grabbed headlines, a jury found Sean Combs, the music mogul known as Diddy, not guilty of the most serious charges against him. Ben Sisario, who has been covering the trial, explains why the prosecution’s case fell short, and Jodi Kantor, an investigative reporter at The Times, discusses what the verdict may tell us about how prosecutors and juries see sexual abuse cases. Guest: Ben Sisario , a reporter for The New York Times covering music and the m...

Jul 03, 2025•27 min

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