Workers paint the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., May 14, 2026. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters)

Today on The Editors, Noah guest-hosts while Rich is away on assignment and is joined by Charlie, Phil, and Jim. They discuss updates on Trump’s Iran deal, Keir Starmer’s demise, and the Reflecting Pool failure.

Editors’ Picks:

Light Items:

  • Noah: The county fair
  • Charlie: Pool volleyball
  • Jim: Week in Hilton Head
  • Phil: Williamsburg

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This podcast was edited and produced by Sarah Colleen Schutte.

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