Indignity Morning Podcast No. 552: Watching the world burn.

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Indignity Morning Podcast No. 552: Watching the world burn.
Detail of photo on page 1 of The New York Times THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2025 - "A New Wedding Ritual in Syria: A groom-to-be in Aleppo. Syria is encouraging celebrants to use sparklers and flares to replace sometimes deadly gunfire. Page A12."
Indignity Morning Podcast No. 552: Watching the world burn.
AI-GENERATED SUMMARY: The Indignity Morning Podcast discussed the New York Times’ headline about Israel and Hamas reaching a deal for hostage exchange, with Trump’s involvement. Norway braces for potential retaliation if Trump isn’t awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In Syria, celebrations use sparklers instead of gunfire. A memorial for Charlie Kirk in Lima was poorly attended. A 29-year-old was arrested for setting a fire linked to the La Blaze disaster. Colombia accused the US of bombing a boat from Colombia. Myanmar’s junta bombed a festival, killing 24. Andrew Cuomo proposed rebuilding Rikers Island, despite legal requirements to close it. The podcast also covered the impact of the Gaza conflict on the NYC mayoral race.

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INDIGNITY MORNING PODCAST Episode 552: Indignity Morning Podcast No. 552: Watching the world burn.
AI-GENERATED SUMMARY: The Indignity Morning Podcast discussed the New York Times’ headline about Israel and Hamas reaching a deal for hostage exchange, with Trump’s involvement. Norway braces for potential retaliation if Trump isn’t awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In Syria, celebrations use sparklers instead of gunfire. A memorial for Charlie Kirk in Lima was poorly attended. A 29-year-old was arrested for setting a fire linked to the La Blaze disaster. Colombia accused the US of bombing a boat from Colombia. Myanmar’s junta bombed a festival, killing 24. Andrew Cuomo proposed rebuilding Rikers Island, despite legal requirements to close it. The podcast also covered the impact of the Gaza conflict on the NYC mayoral race.

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