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Wagner Moura on ‘The Secret Agent’s’ real-life inspiration
2026/03/05 | 52 mins.
Plus, should low-polling Democratic candidates drop out of the California governor’s race? The state party chair says yes. And people are betting on real-world events, like the war in Iran.
The big winner in the war with Iran? Benjamin Netanyahu
2026/03/04 | 54 mins.
Plus, the Supreme Court temporarily blocks a California law that protected trans kids from being outed by their teachers, the leader of an activist group sailing to Cuba with supplies, and the phenomenon of “stay-at-home sons.”
Assessing the “known unknowns” of Trump’s war with Iran
2026/03/03 | 58 mins.
Plus, who will lead Iran after the assassination of the supreme leader, if the airstrikes are legal, and a hip-hop legend on Salt-N-Pepa’s fight to own their master recordings.
Art Insider Carolina Miranda previews Frieze Los Angeles
2026/02/26 | 52 mins.
Plus, the FBI raid of Alberto Carvalho’s home and office may be tied to a dodgy AI company, our weekend film reviews, and when life gives you lemons, Evan Kleiman is here with suggestions.
Celebrity chef Alison Roman on making ‘Something from Nothing’
2026/02/26 | 52 mins.
Plus, the Department of Justice sues the University of California system for alleged antisemitism at UCLA, and California Attorney General Rob Bonta accuses Amazon of price fixing.