The migrant at the center of a legal storm is back on US soil. Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. He now faces criminal charges. Plus, World Pride is wrapping up in Washington DC with thousands set to take part in a parade close to the White House. And the latest sports news on the NBA finals and Stanley Cup.
Concern mounts over Gaza's deepening humanitarian crisis including the hospitals. We speak to a British doctor who's been working there.
Also on the programme: a resident of Ukraine's second largest city tells us about the unprecedented Russian attack; and from the bromance to break up between Donald Trump and Elon Musk. We ask a former Tesla director what it's like to work with Mr Musk.
(Photo: An internally displaced Palestinian girl attends Eid al-Adha prayer in Gaza City, 06 June 2025. Credit: EPA-EFE/Shutterstock)
Joy in China as Beanbag the Capybara returns after months on the run. The giant rodent's adventures had gripped social media. Also: an ingenious idea making cities greener; and the flatpack furniture world champion.
Crypto kidnappings & "wrench attacks" are surging globally. Charlie & Colin break down real cases, from Ledger CEO torture to NYC penthouse hostage drama, plus essential security tips to protect yourself from physical Bitcoin theft.
Charlie and Colin dive deep into the dark side of crypto wealth - the rising amount of physical attacks, kidnappings, and torture targeting Bitcoin holders. From the Ledger co-founder's mutilation in France to wild NYC penthouse hostage situations involving crack cocaine and air fryers, they explore real cases and share Jameson Lopp's security wisdom.
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**Notes:**
• Ledger co-founder kidnapped 2 days, fingers cut
• American tourist lost $125K in London scam
• Italian held 17 days, $28M crypto extorted
• 90+ officers in French rescue operation
• Attacks started with Hal Finney in 2014
• Most incidents happen in Europe/Asia
Timestamps:
00:00 Start
01:08 What is a wrench attack?
05:33 Jameson Lopp
08:19 3 Types of attacks
09:34 Kidnapping (Ledger Case)
12:19 Kidnapping (French Father Case)
13:03 Attempted Abduction (France Daughter of CEO)
14:59 Arch Network
15:31 Wrench Attack Tracker
19:10 Hostage (American Tourist London)
22:08 Different custody setups
24:34 Hostage (Kentucky Crypto King)
30:58 Best practices
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In this episode of World Book Club, Harriet talks with one of the world’s best-loved sci-fi and fantasy authors, the four time Hugo award winner N.K Jemisin.
Which of her plethora of books did we choose? Her 10th novel, and love letter to New York, ‘The City We Became’.
The story takes place in a world in which major cities become sentient, living beings. After New York is attacked by an otherworldly enemy, five people, champions representing each of the city’s five boroughs, must band together to save the city, but also humanity itself.
Rich with sharp social commentary, vibrant characters, and breathtaking world-building, it’s a gripping, imaginative tale of identity, belonging, and the power of unity in the face of otherworldly, eldritch chaos.
N.K Jemisin will be answering questions from our World Book Club - including how she created characters that embody each of New York’s five boroughs, what makes a city ‘alive’, and how she confronted, and subverted, Lovecraftian tropes to create the enemy of all humanity, the Woman in White.
Presented by Harriett Gilbert. Produced by Elizabeth Ann Duffy.
Not only is spending time outdoors linked to lower stress levels, it can be a way to recognize the importance of nature around us. With all of the events throughout the city, it can also be a great way to meet new people. Reset discusses some of the events around town this month with freelance outdoor and travel journalist Erica Zazo and Reset’s sustainability contributor, director of Loyola University Chicago’s Baumhart Center for Social Enterprise and Responsibility Karen Weigert.
For a full archive of Reset interviews, head over to wbez.org/reset.
How much did a fight between Elon Musk and President Trump hurt Tesla shares? And why did tariff news lift steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs? Plus, what types of shoppers are driving Dollar General’s gains? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
How much did a fight between Elon Musk and President Trump hurt Tesla shares? And why did tariff news lift steelmaker Cleveland-Cliffs? Plus, what types of shoppers are driving Dollar General’s gains? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them.
The American Ballet Theater’s first Black female principal dancer on everything she’s fought for and the decision to end her historic career with the company.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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