Trump’s Controversial Pick to Oversee U.S. Intelligence, and a Surge in Preventable Diseases

From The Headlines by The New York Times

June 3, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

The episode discusses Trump's controversial pick for overseeing U.S. intelligence and the rise of preventable diseases, along with Marcia Lucas's contributions to Star Wars.

Plus, how Marcia Lucas was "the heart" behind "Star Wars."

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