Rukmini Callimachi

Editors' Note [Dec. 18, 2020]: The Times has published an Editors’ Note concluding that episodes featuring a central character in “Caliphate” did not meet our standards for accuracy. Read the full statement.The war on terror has cost the U.S. billions and has been fought for nearly 20 years. Rukmini Callimachi, a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, asks, “Who are we really fighting?”

Rukmini Callimachi, a journalist from The New York Times, tackles the ongoing housing affordability crisis. Despite lower mortgage rates, home prices remain high due to 'golden handcuffs.' She discusses the need for innovative solutions to boost housing supply, confronting challenges from NIMBYism and restrictive zoning laws. The conversation highlights the urgent homelessness issue affecting many Americans and explores modern construction methods like modular building as potential game changers in alleviating the housing crisis.

Rukmini Callimachi, a New York Times correspondent known for her incisive reporting, shares insights from Louisville amidst the fallout of the Breonna Taylor case. She discusses the intense community reactions to the grand jury’s decisions, highlighting the emotional unrest that followed the announcement. Callimachi dives into the complexities of the legal landscape, touching on Kentucky's self-defense laws and the outrage stemming from inadequate charges against the officers involved. The podcast captures the city's struggles for justice against a backdrop of ongoing protests and rising tensions.