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Jessica Winter, a journalist from the New Yorker, delves into JD Vance's controversial views on family and politics. She examines how Vance's challenging upbringing influences his ideas about parenthood and societal roles. Winter critiques his narrow perspectives on childless individuals in political spaces, revealing the impact of personal experience on public ideology. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of political dynamics, including how figures like Trump and Harris are perceived today.

Molly Hensley-Clancy, a sports investigation reporter for the Washington Post, dives into the ongoing abuse scandal in U.S. gymnastics. She reveals how many coaches with allegations still remain in the sport despite promises of accountability. The discussion highlights systemic issues that continue to threaten the safety of young athletes. Hensley-Clancy underscores the inadequacies of SafeSport and emphasizes the urgent need for reform to protect future generations of gymnasts.

Anna Phillips, a journalist from the Washington Post, joins to discuss Nevada's innovative approach to tackling its severe water crisis. She reveals how farmers are grappling with dire groundwater shortages and the complex battle over water rights. The conversation dives into ethical dilemmas faced by agricultural communities and the potential impact of federal aid. Phillips also connects these water issues to broader environmental challenges that affect events like the Olympics, illustrating the intricate relationship between resource management and sports.

Maurice Tamman, a diligent Reuters reporter, shares his eye-opening findings on the startling ease of acquiring fentanyl production ingredients. He discusses the dire public health implications of this accessibility. Meanwhile, Rebecca Lowe, NBC Olympic host, sparks excitement for the upcoming Paris Olympics by spotlighting top athletes like Simone Biles, and delves into the dynamics of her rivalry with Rebecca Andrade. The podcast balances serious topics with sporting enthusiasm, painting a vivid picture of current societal issues.

Apple News editor Gideon Resnick discusses Kamala Harris's VP picks and their impact on the election. They also cover housing challenges in California and unusual Olympic stories, including doping scandals and drone espionage.

Haaretz journalist Ben Samuels discusses Netanyahu's visit to Washington and its impact on Israel-US relations. Reporter Peter Holley talks about the controversy surrounding a vending machine selling bullets in grocery stores. Topics include gun safety concerns, Delta Airlines' IT outage, Biden's exit from the election race, and Harris' campaign trail.

Reporter Eugene Daniels discusses Kamala Harris's campaign. Doctors share stories of treating children in Gaza. Current events cover gun control, gender equality in sports, and support for athlete mothers.

Kamala Harris, close to becoming the Democratic nominee for president. Biden's withdrawal impacts Trump campaign. Harris's milestones and firsts. Biden's decision to drop out examined. Trump campaign focuses on Harris. Harris's career and Biden's withdrawal details.

WSJ reporter Alex Leary discusses Trump's control of GOP. Topics include Trump's convention speech, the assassination attempt, power outages in Texas, global cyber outage, and Hunter Biden's legal developments.

Time reporter Andrew Chow discusses the health crisis in a Texas town due to Bitcoin mining, residents experiencing health issues, lack of medical research, and NASA canceling a lunar rover mission, among diverse topics covered in the podcast.