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Episodes (98)
'The Interview': The Culture Wars Came for Wikipedia. Jimmy Wales Is Staying the Course.
Attacks on the site are piling up. Its co-founder says trust the process.
A Shutdown Where None of the Normal Rules Apply
Under normal circumstances, the profound pain of a government shutdown compels both parties to negotiate a quick resolution on behalf of the American people. But, so far, nothing about this shutdown...
Zohran Mamdani Explains His Rise
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani’s come-from-behind victory in this summer’s Democratic primary for New York City mayor is already the stuff of political legend. But in many ways, the most intriguing phase...
The Border Czar and a Bag of $50,000
For the past few weeks, Trump officials have repeatedly dodged questions about an undercover F.B.I. investigation of the border czar, Tom Homan, and what became of $50,000 in cash that was delivered...
The Peace Summit in Egypt, and Shutdown Lessons From U.S.A.I.D.
After the exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, President Trump took a victory lap to Jerusalem before going on to a peace summit in Egypt. David E. Sanger, who is covering Mr....
Two Years Later, Israel’s Last Hostages Return
The Israeli military said on Monday that it had received the 20 remaining living hostages released by Hamas under the terms of the cease-fire deal.
Rachel Abrams speaks to families of those hostages,...
Rachel Abrams speaks to families of those hostages,...
Sunday Special: Bringing Broadway Home
Broadway represents some of the best and most exciting of what American theater has to offer. But for many people, it’s inaccessible. Whether because of geography, cost or other considerations, most...
‘The Pyrotechnics of Puzzles:’ How NYT Games Are Made
In a special, subscriber-only episode of “The Daily,” a team of editors from The New York Times’s Games department takes us behind the scenes.
Wyna Liu, Joel Fagliano and Sam Ezersky discuss what...
Wyna Liu, Joel Fagliano and Sam Ezersky discuss what...
How Trump Got Israel and Hamas to a Truce
On Thursday, a potentially historic agreement between Israel and Hamas began to take shape. The deal, which was brokered by President Trump, secures the exchange of all remaining Israeli hostages for...
A Consequential Supreme Court Term Begins With a Conversion Therapy Case
Warning: this episode contains mentions of suicide.
In one of the first cases of the Supreme Court’s new term, the justices considered whether to strike down a ban on conversion therapy, the...
In one of the first cases of the Supreme Court’s new term, the justices considered whether to strike down a ban on conversion therapy, the...
Trump Claims ‘Rebellion’ in American Cities
Over the past week, ICE and border patrol agents have clashed with Chicago residents, and federal guard troops arriving in the city might inflame tensions further.
Julie Bosman, Chicago bureau chief...
Julie Bosman, Chicago bureau chief...
Marriage and Sex in the Age of Ozempic
In the last few years, GLP-1 weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Zepbound have been radically reshaping the people’s lives, changing appetites and health.
But the drugs also have the power to affect...
But the drugs also have the power to affect...
The ‘Grim Reaper’ of the Government Shutdown
During the continuing government shutdown, President Trump has posted memes depicting Russel T. Vought, the White House budget director, as the grim reaper.
Coral Davenport, a Washington...
Coral Davenport, a Washington...
Sunday Special: The Enduring Power of Amusement Parks
Amusement parks are enduring vacation destinations for American families. The rides, the long lines for rides, the concessions, the long lines for concessions — these are practically familial rites of...
'The Interview': Sen. Alex Padilla Says His Viral Moment Was a Sign of Things to Come
The California politician on his “wake-up call” at an earlier moment of political upheaval, and the one he’s experiencing today.
The Question of Palestinian Statehood
The suffering in the Gaza Strip has fueled international pressure on Israel to end the war and pushed western powers to recognize a Palestinian state. The isolation was on display last week at the...
The Fight at the Center of the Government Shutdown
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second day, Democrats are trying to underline that the growing political fight is all about the rising cost of health care.
The New York Times journalists...
The New York Times journalists...
The Democrats’ Big Shutdown Gamble
The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday morning. For the Democrats, it is an act of resistance against President Trump’s second-term agenda. The question is now whether their gamble will pay off or...
How Trump Fared in a Major New Poll
In a new poll, The New York Times asked voters what they thought of the first eight months of President Trump’s second term.
Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst at The Times, explains what the...
Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst at The Times, explains what the...
Big Tech Told Kids to Code. The Jobs Didn’t Follow.
For the past decade, a simple message has been delivered to a generation of American students: If you learn to code and complete a computer science degree, you’ll get a job with a six-figure...
Sunday Special: The Fashion Episode
This month kicked off the big four fashion weeks: New York, London, Milan and Paris. Each year, designers, brands, influencers and celebrities flock to these events to see and be seen.
On today’s...
On today’s...
'The Interview': Sean Penn Let Himself Get Away With Things for 15 Years. Not Anymore.
The actor and instigator is ready for his renaissance.
The Indictment of James Comey
A grand jury indicted James Comey, the former F.B.I. director, on Thursday night. It is a case that President Trump has personally demanded that federal prosecutors pursue despite their own doubts...
The U.S. Keeps Killing Venezuelans on Boats. Is That Legal?
The U.S. military has blown up three boats in the Caribbean Sea in the past three weeks, killing 17 people aboard.
Each time, President Trump has claimed that the boats were carrying drugs to the...
Each time, President Trump has claimed that the boats were carrying drugs to the...
The U.A.E. Got A.I. Chips. Trump’s Inner Circle Got Crypto Riches.
President Trump and his inner circle are making millions of dollars from agreements that intersect with America’s national security interests, a New York Times investigation found.
Eric Lipton, who...
Eric Lipton, who...
Trump, Tylenol and Autism
During a televised news conference on Monday night, President Trump repeatedly gave out unproven medical advice that linked autism to Tylenol and childhood vaccines.
Azeen Ghorayshi, a science...
Azeen Ghorayshi, a science...
Charlie Kirk’s Politically Charged Memorial
Conservatives from around the country flocked to Arizona on Sunday to memorialize the activist Charlie Kirk. The service included leaders from the highest levels of the U.S. government, including Vice...
Sunday Special: What Makes a Restaurant Great?
This month, The Times released a list of the 50 best restaurants in America. The Food desk’s reporters, critics and editors crisscrossed the country from Portland, Ore., to Deer Isle, Maine, to scout...
'The Interview': How Reese Witherspoon Figured Out Who She Really Is
The actor and producer booked her first big role when she was 14 years old. More than 30 years later, she’s an entertainment-industry powerhouse.
Jimmy Kimmel and Free Speech in the United States
The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel are creating concerns and conversations about the state of free speech in the United States.
Rachel...
Rachel...
The Fired C.D.C. Director Testifies
For weeks, fights have been escalating between top scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., culminating in his accusation that the...
The Plan to Turn Charlie Kirk's Murder Into a Crackdown on the Left
On Tuesday, prosecutors charged the man suspected of killing Charlie Kirk with aggravated murder, vowed to seek the death penalty and released a mountain of new evidence against him.
Jack Healy, who...
Jack Healy, who...
Trapped in a ChatGPT Spiral
Warning: This episode discusses suicide.
Since ChatGPT began in 2022, it has amassed 700 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer app ever. Reporting has shown that the chatbots have a...
Since ChatGPT began in 2022, it has amassed 700 million users, making it the fastest-growing consumer app ever. Reporting has shown that the chatbots have a...
The Rise of the Supreme Court’s So-Called Shadow Docket
The Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Trump to remake American government, siding with the president again and again. But many of those rulings have lacked something fundamental: an...
Sunday Special: TV's Big Night
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony is tonight, honoring the best television shows released between June 2024 and May 2025. But before the festivities begin, Gilbert Cruz, the editor of The New...
'The Interview': What Happened to Cameron Crowe? He Has Answers.
The writer-director made hit after hit movie, until he didn’t. But he doesn’t let it get him down.
Special Episode: A Suspect Is Caught in Charlie Kirk’s Assassination
On Friday morning, the police in Utah said they had arrested a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, ending a manhunt that had stretched over 33 hours. In this special episode of The Daily, we...
The Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Death
We look at the hunt for the killer of the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and at the political fallout of his assassination.
Nicholas Bogel-Borroughs, an investigative reporter at The New York...
Nicholas Bogel-Borroughs, an investigative reporter at The New York...
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk, the conservative organizer, activist and media mogul, died on Wednesday after being shot during an appearance at Utah Valley University.
Mr. Kirk brought millions of young Americans in...
Mr. Kirk brought millions of young Americans in...
Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th Birthday Book
For months, President Trump has tried to dismiss questions about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, notably denying that he had been the author of a lewd birthday message to the financier and sex...
Putin’s War Machine
Over the weekend, Russia bombarded Ukraine with the largest drone assault in the war thus far.
It’s the latest in a relentless Russian offensive that keeps escalating, despite President Trump’s...
It’s the latest in a relentless Russian offensive that keeps escalating, despite President Trump’s...
When the National Guard Comes to Town
One month after sending the National Guard into Washington, D.C. saying they would fight crime there, President Trump is so pleased with the results that he is discussing how to put federal troops...
Sunday Special: The Books We Read in School
As kids across America head back to school, Gilbert Cruz, the editor of The New York Times Book Review, is thinking about the books he read when he was in school.
On today’s Sunday Special, Gilbert...
On today’s Sunday Special, Gilbert...
'The Interview': Brené Brown Doesn’t Want to Be a Self-Help Guru Anymore
The author and podcaster wants to apply her old ideas about vulnerability and empathy to the workplace.
Senators Unleash on R.F.K. Jr.
In an extraordinarily tense showdown on Thursday, senators of both parties confronted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine policies, his firing of the director of the C.D.C., and...
The Landmark Google Antitrust Ruling
For decades, the government has struggled with how to police monopolies in the tech industry.
This week, a landmark ruling in a case against Google became the most aggressive attempt in the modern...
This week, a landmark ruling in a case against Google became the most aggressive attempt in the modern...
The Push to Revise American History at the Smithsonian
In the last few weeks, the Trump administration has turned its sights on the Smithsonian, the latest target in a campaign to remake cultural institutions in its image.
Officials are trying to change...
Officials are trying to change...
How Trump Is Changing American Capitalism
In a series of extraordinary deals, President Trump has muscled himself directly into the business of corporate America.
The U.S. government has been made the largest shareholder of Intel, one of the...
The U.S. government has been made the largest shareholder of Intel, one of the...
Sunday Special: This Summer in Culture
Welcome to the Sunday Special, running now through the end of the year. Every Sunday, Gilbert Cruz, the editor of The New York Times Book Review, will talk with a rotating cast of Times critics and...
'The Interview': Arundhati Roy Knows Where America Is Headed
The acclaimed writer has a new memoir, and a warning.
The C.D.C.’s Vaccine Chief on Why Quitting Was His Only Option
Over the past 24 hours, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been plunged into turmoil.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tried to fire the agency’s director, Susan Monarez,...
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tried to fire the agency’s director, Susan Monarez,...
Threats and Cash: How China Meddles in U.S. Local Elections
A curious news story emerged in New York last week. It involved the mayor’s race, a reporter from the news outlet The City and a bag of chips.
Michael Forsythe, a reporter on the investigations team...
Michael Forsythe, a reporter on the investigations team...
Trump’s Takeover of the Fed
President Trump’s decision to try to fire a member of the Federal Reserve’s governing board is his most audacious attack yet on the independence of the central bank.
Ben Casselman, chief economics...
Ben Casselman, chief economics...
How America Got Obsessed With Protein
Seemingly overnight, Americans have become obsessed with pumping as much protein as possible into every drink, snack and meal.
Elizabeth Dunn, a writer and contributor to The Times, explains the...
Elizabeth Dunn, a writer and contributor to The Times, explains the...
Inside the A.I. Talent Wars
The race to dominate artificial intelligence has become a scramble for talent, with tech companies offering pay packages of $250 million and poaching their competitors’ best employees.
Mike Isaac,...
Mike Isaac,...
‘Modern Love’: Bridget Everett Says A Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest Love
Stories of romantic love are everywhere, but the actor, singer and comedian Bridget Everett says that friendships deserve our attention, too. Onscreen and in everyday life.
Last Fall, Everett appeared...
Last Fall, Everett appeared...
'The Interview': Jen Hatmaker's Life Exploded in Middle Age. So She Built a Better One.
The former evangelical star on waking up halfway through her life. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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California Strikes Back at Texas’ Power Grab
Texas is about to gerrymander five new house seats, and California is ready to retaliate. Gov. Gavin Newsom says that his state will also redraw its congressional maps to create five new districts,...
The Right-Wing Provocateur Who Has Trump’s Ear
Warning: This episode contains strong language.
In President Trump’s second term, Laura Loomer has emerged as the most influential outside adviser, telling the president whom to fire and shaping...
In President Trump’s second term, Laura Loomer has emerged as the most influential outside adviser, telling the president whom to fire and shaping...
Why So Many Parents Are Opting Out of Public Schools
Across the country, public schools are facing steep declines in enrollment, while the movement to use public funds for private education grows.
Dana Goldstein, who covers education and families for...
Dana Goldstein, who covers education and families for...
Zelensky Survives Second Oval Office Meeting
European leaders raced to Washington to show their support for President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine as he met with President Trump on Monday.
It was their first face-to-face meeting at the White...
It was their first face-to-face meeting at the White...
Republican Town Halls Turned Ugly. One Congressman Kept Doing Them Anyway.
From Iowa to New York, Republican members of Congress have struggled to answer constituents’ tough questions about their party’s agenda, with several town hall meetings turning angry and going...
‘Modern Love’: Where Did All My Male Friendships Go?
Sam Graham-Felsen never imagined being lonely. Throughout his childhood and as a young man his life revolved around his friends. But when Sam got married and then had kids, going out with his friends...
Chris Voss Says Trump's Secret Weapon Is Empathy
The world-renowned negotiator on our “dealmaker in chief” and the benefit of approaching life as a deal waiting to be made.
What Hangs in the Balance of Trump's Meeting With Putin
Today, President Trump and the Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin, are meeting on U.S. soil for the first time, to discuss an end to the war in Ukraine.
David E. Sanger, the White House and...
David E. Sanger, the White House and...
The 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century
Warning: This episode contains strong language.
This summer, The New York Times put out a list of the top 100 movies of the past 25 years. It prompted furious debate about what movies stand the test...
This summer, The New York Times put out a list of the top 100 movies of the past 25 years. It prompted furious debate about what movies stand the test...
The Sprawling Government Effort to Prosecute Barack Obama
Over the past few weeks, the most senior intelligence officials in the federal government have released a series of new documents which they claim shows that, starting in 2016, President Barack Obama...
Trump Sends the National Guard Into Washington, D.C.
President Trump said on Monday that he would take control of the Washington, D.C., police department and send hundreds of National Guard troops to the city.
Devlin Barrett, who covers the F.B.I. for...
Devlin Barrett, who covers the F.B.I. for...
What C.E.O.s Really Think About Trump’s Tariffs
Last week, President Trump hit many countries with yet another round of punishing tariffs. So far, the economy has been resilient in the face of his trade war, but it’s unclear how long that will...
‘Modern Love’: The Kind of Pain She Wanted
For her entire life, Grace Hussar has been an overthinker. No matter how much she wanted to be in the moment, she always felt as if she was just outside it. But when she took up endurance running, she...
Jonathan Greenblatt on Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism and Free Speech
How the head of the A.D.L. thinks about the line between legitimate protest and anti-Jewish hate. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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from politics to pop culture....
Every Eight Minutes: Uber’s Alarming Sexual Violence Problem
For years, Uber has said it is one of the safest ways to travel. But a New York Times investigation found that the company has been contending with a major problem: Hundreds of thousands of people...
Trump Said Family Separations Would End. They’re Happening Again.
During President Trump’s first term, the intentional separation of migrant child from their parents shocked the country and persuaded Mr. Trump to say he would end the practice for good.
Hamed...
Hamed...
More Money Was Supposed to Help Poor Kids. So Why Didn’t It?
For many, the logic seemed unassailable: Giving poor families money would measurably improve the lives of their children. And so, a few years ago, social scientists set out to test whether that...
The Most Closely Watched Trump Firing in Washington
For many Americans, the government’s monthly jobs number was a pretty dull statistic — until a few days ago, when President Trump angrily fired the person responsible for producing it, the...
Trump’s Texas Power Grab
In a dramatic act of protest on Sunday, Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives began to flee the state. It is a last-ditch attempt to stop President Trump and Texas Republicans from...
‘Modern Love’: How to Stop Asking ‘Are You Mad at Me?’
“Am I in trouble?” “Am I secretly bad?” These are questions Meg Josephson, a therapist and author, grew up asking herself. She was constantly trying to anticipate other people’s needs, worried that...
What Many Israelis Don’t Want to See
As the images of starving Palestinian children continue to come out of Gaza and aid groups have confirmed a rising number of deaths from malnutrition, there has been a new round of international...
A ‘Dagger in the Heart’ of Climate Change Regulation
After rolling back a slew of regulations aimed at reversing climate change, and pulling funding for the scientists who monitor it, the Trump administration is now taking its boldest action yet.
It’s...
It’s...
Close Calls and Skipped Lines: The Fraught State of Organ Donation
A major investigation from The Times has found that government pressure to perform more organ transplants is creating greater risk for donors and threatening the overall fairness of the system.
Brian...
Brian...
Europe Caves to Trump on Tariffs
By almost all accounts, the historic trade deal that was reached between the United States and the 27 nations of the European Union is far better for the United States than it is for Europe.
Jeanna...
Jeanna...
Faded Froot Loops and Dull Doritos: Is Big Food Losing the War on Dyes?
The summer, some of the biggest food companies in America have announced that they plan to stop using artificial food dyes. It’s a move that would transform the look of some of the best known...
‘Modern Love’: Reneé Rapp on Blurring the Line Between Bestie and Lover
The pop singer and actress Reneé Rapp has a deep love for her friends. She maintains a nonstop group chat with more than 15 close friends every day. Their lives are so intertwined that the line...
'The Interview': Robert Reich Thinks the Baby Boomers Blew It
The former U.S. Labor Secretary on how complacency and corporate ties created a “bully in chief.” Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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100 Years of ‘The Great Gatsby’
This year, “The Great Gatsby” turns 100.
A.O. Scott, a critic at large for The New York Times Book Review, tells the story of how an overlooked book by a 28-year-old author eventually became the...
A.O. Scott, a critic at large for The New York Times Book Review, tells the story of how an overlooked book by a 28-year-old author eventually became the...
How Seeking Food in Gaza Has Become So Deadly
The suffering in Gaza has reached new depths, and now finding food, which was already scarce, has become a deadly endeavor.
Israeli forces have opened fire on crowds of desperate and hungry people...
Israeli forces have opened fire on crowds of desperate and hungry people...
A D.O.J. Whistleblower Speaks Out
Warning: This episode contains strong language.
An explosive whistle-blower report claims that the Justice Department is asking government lawyers to lie to the courts, and that this has forced...
An explosive whistle-blower report claims that the Justice Department is asking government lawyers to lie to the courts, and that this has forced...
Why Trump Just Gave China the Keys to A.I.’s Future
In the global fight to dominate A.I., China is quickly catching up to the United States — which is why President Trump barred the tech giant Nvidia from selling its superpowered computer chips to...
How Trump Lost Control of the Epstein Narrative
For the past two weeks, President Trump has been trying and failing to get his supporters to stop talking about Jeffrey Epstein.
David Enrich, a deputy investigations editor for The New York Times,...
David Enrich, a deputy investigations editor for The New York Times,...
‘Modern Love’: How to Keep Love Alive, With Rob Delaney of ‘Dying for Sex’
When we meet Rob Delaney’s character, “Neighbor Guy,” in FX’s limited series “Dying for Sex,” he’s scarfing down a burrito in an elevator, dripping food on his face and the floor. But Delaney’s...
'The Interview': Sandra Oh Knows What's Great About Middle Age
The actress discusses discrimination in Hollywood, what she’s learned about herself in her 50s and her iconic role on "Grey's Anatomy.” Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore...
Congress Just Gave Away Its Power to Trump
Last night, President Trump achieved a major victory: persuading both chambers of Congress to cancel billions of dollars in spending that they had already approved. In the process, the Republican-led...
The Most Toxic Relationship in Washington
During an Oval Office meeting with congressional Republicans a few days ago, President Trump showed off the draft of a letter to fire Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve.
It’s the...
It’s the...
Project 2025’s Other Project
During a congressional hearing yesterday, Republican lawmakers accused university leaders of failing to do enough to combat antisemitism on their campuses. That’s a claim that the university officials...
Did the Texas Floods Have to Be This Deadly?
A little over a week after the devastating floods in Central Texas, the death toll has reached more than 130 people — and the search for the missing continues.
In the aftermath of the disaster, there...
In the aftermath of the disaster, there...
One Rural Doctor on the Cuts to Medicaid
When Republicans passed their big domestic policy bill just over a week ago, they kept making the same argument about sweeping changes to Medicaid: that the measures, including new work requirements,...
‘Modern Love’: Let Mel Robbins Share Her 5 Tips for a Healthy Relationship
The best-selling author and motivational podcast host Mel Robbins is known for her blunt advice and viral wisdom, from The 5-Second Rule to countless proverbs on relationships, confidence and everyday...
'The Interview': The Grody-Patinkin Family Is a Mess. People Love It.
The couple, successful artists married for 45 years, reflect on their newfound TikTok fame. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything
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