Episode description

On today’s show: Hamas says it will release hostages as scheduled this weekend. But the future of the ceasefire deal is still somewhat uncertain. NPR’s Kat Lonsdorf explains what’s going on.

New reporting details frequent issues in the airspace near Reagan National Airport, where a helicopter collided with a passenger plane last month. The Washington Post’s Ian Duncan has the story. 

Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish Football Federation president, is on trial for alleged sexual assault and coercion after kissing soccer player Jenni Hermoso following a match. Dermot Corrigan, of The Athletic, has been in the courtroom and joins to discuss.

Plus, the DOJ’s order to drop charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams prompts mass resignations, Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, and ‘Saturday Night Live’ turns 50.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.