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New York City will pick its next mayor on Tuesday.While the Democrat Zohran Mamdani remains the frontrunner, independent Andrew Cuomo has cut into his lead in recent polls. Trailing behind both is Republican Curtis Sliwa. Critics of Sliwa, including many in his own party, say his decision not to drop out of the race despite trailing significantly gives Mamdani an advantage. Earlier this week, Curtis Sliwa spoke with FOX News Rundown host Jessica Rosenthal about the race, why he says his policies

In this captivating Halloween on Friday Night Live, 31 October 2025, philosopher Stefan Molyneux engages callers on critical topics, including the dangers of rejecting rational thought and the complexities of morality surrounding abortion. He emphasizes the importance of honesty in relationships and explores the dynamics of "nice guys." With a mix of humor and philosophical insight, the episode encourages listeners to reflect on their values and societal norms.SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X

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This week on Minnesota Military Radio, we sit down with the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs to preview the Official 2025 State Veterans Day Celebration in Mankato. Then, hear from the MCL-Dept of Minnesota as they mark 250 years of the USMC and invite you to their November 15 cake-cutting celebration. Guests include: Dave Bellefeuille […]The post 2025 Veterans Day in Mankato & USMC 250th Anniversary appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

A ballroom at the White House could seat nearly a 1,000 guests for state dinners, but what to do while it's being built? NPR's Scott Simon suggests holding state dinners at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Happy birthday! Weekend Edition's first show aired 40 years ago this weekend.

AI email assistants are crafting perfect, tailor-made messages with minimal human input. But some people are now worried their emails sound too perfect -- including people who work in tech.

SNAP food benefits have been halted for tens of millions of people as of today. Two federal judges have ordered SNAP funding to resume, but it's not clear how or when that may happen.

Snap Recipients are already looking to stock up at food pantries, but USDA cuts earlier this year are exposing gaps in the food safety network.

This year's sign-up season is different than all the others. Here's what people need to know about the health insurance that's at the heart of the government shutdown.

What does Damn Yankees, a 1950s musical have to say to audiences in 2025? With its themes of selling your soul to the devil to get a win or power or beauty, quite a bit.

The U.S. and China agreed to a trade "truce" last week. NPR's Scott Simon speaks to Julian Gewirtz, a senior China policy official during the Biden administration, about what's at stake.

Research suggests music has the power to relieve pain. We speak to a nurse who brings his ukulele into the hospital ward.

NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss Game 6 of the World Series and the chaotic times for college football coaches.

After a visit to Asia that included a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Trump returned to the White House on Thursday, dismissing proposals to impose a 100% tariff. Michael Allen, Former National Security Council Senior Director and managing director of Beacon Global Strategies, joins to discuss how the meeting between President Trump and President Xi helped de-escalate trade tensions, China’s continued aggression in the South China Sea and the need to maintain a U.S. presence,

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It is time to 'fall back' as most of the United States will move from daylight savings time to standard time. The change of the clocks can result in different negative health effects like loss of sleep which can cause fatigue and irritability leading to mood swings. While many people adjust to the change quickly, others feel the effects on their circadian rhythm. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Dr. Fahmi Farah, Board Certified Invasive Cardiologist and director of Bentley Heart in Fort

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