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With a government shutdown looming, the podcast discusses the challenges faced by the House speaker. Megan Rapinoe's 10 best moments are highlighted. The transformation of the Colorado football team by coach Deion Sanders is explored. Biographer Walter Isaacson discusses the reach and influence of Elon Musk on In Conversation.

Walter Isaacson, biographer of Elon Musk, shares insights on what drives the tech billionaire and how his childhood shaped him. Isaacson also discusses Musk's reach and power, as well as his weekly meetings about colonizing Mars.

Allegations of sexual misconduct against men behind 'Sound of Freedom'; Rise in crime in Washington, D.C.; Impact of Hollywood writers strike on fall season lineup of scripted shows.

The podcast discusses three threats facing the US economy, the elimination of cash bail in Illinois, the unfolding senior-care crisis, and a masterpiece built by Indigenous people in Ohio.

Ukraine’s president pushes for more American aid, baby boomers becoming homeless, science of baby babble explained.

Discussion on the potential role of global warming in deadly flooding. Exploration of the link between extreme heat and severe flooding. Highlight on the rise of legal sports gambling and lack of resources for gambling addiction treatment.

Iran’s crackdown on women’s rights activists, struggles in American kids learning to read, cleaning up Burning Man

Karen D'Souza, a reporter for EdSource, discusses America's struggle with teaching kids to read. The science of reading, a new approach, is gaining steam. Many classrooms haven't caught up, leaving some students behind. The episode explores the evolution of literacy, solutions for the reading crisis, and the importance of addressing this issue for future opportunities and democratic participation.

Entertainment Weekly explains the union backlash over Drew Barrymore resuming her talk show during the strike. An FDA panel says an ingredient in popular cold medicines doesn’t actually work. The Wall Street Journal has details. The BBC has the story of how a stolen Van Gogh was handed over to a Dutch art detective — in a blue Ikea bag.

More than 5,000 people have died in Libya’s catastrophic flooding, and 10,000 are believed missing. The Washington Post details how weak infrastructure and an unusual storm contributed to the huge death toll. California pharmacies are making millions of mistakes. They’re fighting to keep that a secret. The Los Angeles Times investigates. Vox explains how adult birthday parties turned into weeklong blowouts.