The podcast delivers the news you need to start your weekend. It examines the preliminary talks between the U.S. and Iran, aimed at de-escalating tensions, with NPR's Jane Iraf reporting from Oman on the indirect meetings and the U.S.'s multi-faceted strategy involving military threats and financial pressures. The discussion shifts to Texas, where Blaise Gainey of the Texas Newsroom analyzes political messaging on immigration enforcement and the responses of Latino voters, noting the impact of recent ICE actions and the upcoming Senate race. The episode concludes with a preview of the Winter Olympics and Super Bowl, with sports writer Howard Bryant discussing key athletes and the upcoming Seahawks-Patriots game.
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