Trump Backs Down on Iran, and an A.I. ‘Reckoning’

8 Apr 2026 · 8:54

Episode Trump Backs Down on Iran, and an A.I. ‘Reckoning’

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Plus, the great pistachio gamble.

Here’s what we’re covering:

Iran War Live Updates: 2-Week Cease-Fire Takes Hold, by The New York Times

How Trump Took the U.S. to War With Iran, by Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman

Think Airfares Are High? Brace Yourself for Bag Fees and Fuel Surcharges., by Christine Chung

Anthropic Claims Its New A.I. Model, Mythos, Is a Cybersecurity ‘Reckoning,’ by Kevin Roose

How a Sapling and a Viral Candy Made California the World’s Pistachio King, by Julie Creswell and Jacqueline Gu

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