Sat, March 29, 2025

'The Interview': Megyn Kelly Is Embracing Her Bias and Rejecting the 'Old Rules'

The former Fox News and current YouTube host on her professional evolution, conservative media and why she endorsed Trump.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, March 28, 2025

Trump 2.0: Group Chats and a New Spat

What does the continuing fallout from the Signal text security breach tell us about President Trump’s cabinet’s approach to blame and accountability? The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Eric Schmitt, Julian E. Barnes and Maggie Haberman sit down to make sense of the latest week. Guest:  Eric Schmitt , a national security correspondent for The New York Times based in Washington. Julian E. Barnes , a reporter covering the U.S. intelligence agencies and international security matters for The New York Times. Maggie Haberman , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Analysis: President Trump takes government secrecy seriously. But only when it suits him . Intelligence officials faced a fresh round of questions about the Signal leak. A disregard for the rules trickles down from Mr. Trump to his aides. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, March 27, 2025

J.F.K., the C.I.A. and the Original ‘Deep State’

For the past three decades, the U.S. government has released documents related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy Jr. with an overriding goal of dispelling conspiracy theories. Julian E. Barnes, who covers the U.S. intelligence agencies, explains why President Trump’s motivations behind releasing the latest batch are far more complicated. Guest: Julian E. Barnes , a reporter covering the U.S. intelligence agencies and international security matters for The New York Times. Background reading:  Inside the 24-hour scramble among top national security officials over the Kennedy documents. The thousands of documents posted online this week disappointed assassination buffs. But historians are finding many newly revealed secrets . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Reuters Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, March 26, 2025

Inside the Group Chat Planning to Bomb Yemen

This week, top Trump officials inadvertently shared secret U.S. military plans with a prominent journalist after mistakenly adding him to a group chat. The journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, who is editor in chief at The Atlantic, discusses what he was thinking as he read the messages and what he makes of the fallout. Guest: Jeffrey Goldberg, editor in chief at The Atlantic. Background reading:  Read more about Jeffrey Goldberg , the editor mistakenly added to the Signal chat. Here’s the leaked chat , annotated. President Trump has downplayed the leak and pointed the finger at Mr. Goldberg. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, March 25, 2025

Nixon Dreamed of Breaking the Media. Trump Is Doing It.

As President Trump set out to systematically eliminate or intimidate those who stood in his way — inspectors general, judges, law firms — the news media loomed as one of his most stubborn obstacles. Or so it seemed. Jim Rutenberg, a writer at large for The New York Times, explains how Mr. Trump is circumventing and undermining the fourth estate in a way no president before him ever has. Guest: Jim Rutenberg , a writer at large for The New York Times and The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  President Trump’s blueprint for bending the media to his will has Nixon written all over it. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Tierney L. Cross for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, March 24, 2025

Trump’s Escalating War With Higher Education

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has put the American university system on notice. It has pressed for changes, opened investigations — and in some cases withheld critical funds. Alan Blinder, who covers education in America, explains how schools are responding to the pressure and what it might mean for the future of higher education. Guest: Alan Blinder , a national correspondent for The New York Times, writing about education in America. Background reading:  Columbia University promised changes to its protest policies, its security practices and its Middle Eastern studies department after the Trump administration moved to cut off $400 million in funding . President Trump’s battles with colleges could change American culture for a generation . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, March 23, 2025

The Sunday Read: ‘What I Found on the 365-Mile Trail of a Lost Folk Hero’

Sometime in the 1850s or ’60s, at a terrible moment in U.S. history, a strange man seemed to sprout, out of nowhere, into the rocky landscape between New York City and Hartford, Conn. The word “strange” hardly captures his strangeness. He was rough and hairy, and he wandered around on back roads, sleeping in caves. Above all, he refused to explain himself. As one newspaper put it: “He is a mystery, and a very greasy and ill-odored one.” Other papers referred to him as “the animal” or (just throwing up their hands) “this uncouth and unkempt ‘What is it?’” But the strangest thing about the stranger was his suit. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, March 22, 2025

'The Interview': Dr. Lindsay Gibson on What We Owe Our 'Emotionally Immature' Parents

The clinical psychologist explains the foundations of egocentric parental behavior, the impact it has on their children and the freedom of saying “no.”Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, March 21, 2025

Why a Worrisome Economy Doesn’t Seem to Worry Trump

As President Trump has rolled out his economic agenda, the assumption has been that he would quickly scale back his most aggressive policies once they began to scare consumers and the financial markets. But that assumption turned out to be wrong. Ben Casselman, who covers economics, and Maggie Haberman, who covers the White House, explain why Mr. Trump’s economic plan may be backfiring and why he doesn’t seem to mind. Guest:  Ben Casselman , the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times. Maggie Haberman , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump has said a recession might be worth the cost . Economists disagree. Investors thought they had Mr. Trump figured out . They were wrong. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Brandon Bell/Getty Images Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, March 20, 2025

Were the Covid Lockdowns Worth It?

Five years ago, at the urging of federal officials, much of the United States locked down to stop the spread of Covid. Over time, the action polarized the country and changed the relationship between many Americans and their government. Michael Barbaro speaks to Stephen Macedo and Frances Lee, two prominent political scientists who dispute the effectiveness of the lockdowns, to find out what they think will be required when the next pandemic strikes. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Guest: Stephen Macedo and Frances Lee, authors of In Covid’s Wake: How Our Politics Failed Us Background reading:  As the coronavirus spread, researchers worldwide scrambled to find ways to keep people safe . Some efforts were misguided. Others saved millions of lives. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Hilary Swift for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, March 19, 2025

Trump’s Showdown With the Courts

President Trump’s showdown with the courts reached a new milestone on Tuesday, when he called for a federal judge to be impeached and the chief justice of the Supreme Court publicly scolded the president in response. Luke Broadwater, who covers the White House for The Times, discusses the deportation case at the center of the confrontation — and whether the constitutional crisis that many have feared has now arrived. Guest: Luke Broadwater , who covers the White House for The New York Times. Background reading:  A judge ordered deportation planes to turn around. The White House didn’t listen . The order has made the judge in the deportation case a target of Republican anger . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, March 18, 2025

How Trump Is Scaring Big Law Firms Into Submission

After engaging in a campaign of retribution against his enemies within the federal government, President Trump is turning to those outside of it. Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains what that retribution has looked like for a single law firm — and the impact it has had on the entire legal profession. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt , an investigative reporter for The New York Times, covering Washington. Background reading:  The law firm Perkins Coie has sued the Trump administration over an executive order that would make it all but impossible for the firm to advocate for its clients. The president’s use of government power to punish law firms is seen by some experts as undercutting a basic tenet: the right to a strong defense . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Maansi Srivastava for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, March 17, 2025

The Weekend Democrats Went to War — Against Each Other

Warning: This episode contains strong language. Over the past few days, a routine debate over government funding has exploded into an angry showdown over the Democrats’ identity in the Trump era, and whether their current leadership is right for the moment. Catie Edmondson, who covers Congress, and Shane Goldmacher, who covers national politics, discuss a weekend that rocked the Democratic Party. Guest:  Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Senator Chuck Schumer broke with his party to clear a path for a Republican spending bill that kept the government open. Young Democrats’ anger boiled over as Mr. Schumer retreated on a shutdown. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Eric Lee/The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, March 16, 2025

'The Interview': Chuck Schumer on Democrats, Antisemitism and His Shutdown Retreat

The Senate minority leader discusses the backlash to his vote on the Republican spending bill, how he sees his role within the party and his new book.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, March 14, 2025

Trump, Europe and the New World Order

In just a few weeks, the Trump administration has taken a hard line with allies such as Mexico and Canada. Now, a trade war is on the horizon with Europe. Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The New York Times, explains how a fracturing alliance with Europe could affect global political dynamics. Guest: Mark Landler , the London bureau chief of The New York Times. Background reading:  The European Union responded to American steel and aluminum tariffs with its own levies on boats and bourbon. Europe expected a transactional President Trump . It got something else. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Clemens Bilan/EPA, via Shutterstock Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, March 13, 2025

Elbows Up: Canada’s Response to Trump’s Trade War

A gloves-off trade war with the United States is uniting Canadians against their southern neighbor. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how the dispute is shifting the country’s politics, culture and place on the global stage. Guest: Matina Stevis-Gridneff , the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Trump intensified statehood threats as he increased tariffs on Canada. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Amber Bracken/Reuters Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, March 12, 2025

Inside the Measles Outbreak in Texas

A measles outbreak continues to spread in Texas. More than 200 people have been infected. One child has died. And health experts are now concerned that low vaccination rates will make it harder to contain. Teddy Rosenbluth, a health reporter at The New York Times, explains the rapid outbreak — and asks whether the government’s response will signal a turning point in how America views public heath. Guest: Teddy Rosenbluth , a health reporter at The New York Times. Background reading:  The Texas measles outbreak shows signs of a riskier future for children . Here’s where measles is spreading in the United States . Robert F. Kennedy Jr. linked the outbreak to poor diet and health , citing fringe theories. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Desiree Rios for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, March 11, 2025

Trump’s Bid for Greenland

In his recent address before Congress, President Trump talked once again about his big ambitions for Greenland. He told the icebound island’s “incredible people” that he supported their right to determine their future. But he ended his message with a threat, declaring, “One way or the other we are going to get it.” Jeffrey Gettleman, an international correspondent for The New York Times who recently traveled to the island, explains what Mr. Trump wants from Greenland, and whether he may actually get it. Guest: Jeffrey Gettleman , an international correspondent for The New York Times, based in London and covering global events. Background reading:  Trump said the U.S. would “get” Greenland . Greenlanders were not impressed. Jeffrey Gettleman spent 12 days reporting around Greenland about its big moment . The harsh reality behind the glittering promise of Greenland’s minerals. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Ivor Prickett for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, March 10, 2025

Trump Takes Aim at the Department of Education

In the coming days, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order that would follow through on one of his major campaign promises: to abolish the U.S. Department of Education. The catch is that he still needs the department to impose his vision on American schools. Dana Goldstein, who covers education for The Times, explains how Mr. Trump is balancing his desire both to dismantle and to weaponize the Education Department. Guest: Dana Goldstein , a reporter covering education and families for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here’s why Republicans want to dismantle the Education Department . Video: What does the Department of Education actually do? For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, March 09, 2025

The Sunday Read: ‘How I Learned That the Problem in My Marriage Was Me’

One thing I’ve learned from being married to my wife, Jess, who is a couples therapist, is how vast the distance is between the masks people show to the world and the messy realities that live behind them. Every couple knows its own drama, but we still fall prey to the illusion that all other couples have seamlessly satisfying relationships. The truth about marriage — including my own — is that even the most functional couples are merely doing the best they can with the lives that have been bestowed on them. This past spring, Jess and I had the first of eight sessions of couples therapy with Terry Real, a best-selling author and by far the most famous of the therapists we’ve seen during our marriage. Real, whose admirers include Gwyneth Paltrow and Bruce Springsteen, is one of a small number of thinkers who are actively shaping how the couples-therapy field is received by the public and practiced by other therapists. He is also the bluntest and most charismatic of the therapists I’ve seen, the New Jersey Jewish version of Robin Williams’s irascible Boston character in “Good Will Hunting” — profane, charismatic, open about his own life, forged in his own story of pain. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, March 08, 2025

"The Interview': Lady Gaga's Latest Experiment? Happiness.

The pop superstar reflects on her struggles with mental health, the pressures of the music industry and why she’s returned to the sound that made her famous.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, March 07, 2025

The Cinematic Masterpiece You Won’t Get to See

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of child abuse and domestic abuse. Over the past few years, a celebrated filmmaker has tried to unlock the mysteries of the pop icon Prince. Sasha Weiss, a deputy editor at The New York Times Magazine, says that the result is a cinematic masterpiece. How is it possible that nobody will ever see it? Guest: Sasha Weiss , a deputy editor at The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  Inside Ezra Edelman’s documentary on Prince . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Kristian Dowling/Getty Images Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, March 06, 2025

How Tariffs Are Shaking Up the War on Fentanyl

For years, even as fentanyl has killed Americans at an astonishing rate, Mexico has claimed that it was doing everything possible to crack down on production of the drug. This week, President Trump began using punishing new tariffs to test that claim. Natalie Kitroeff, who is the Mexico City bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses the surprising result of his tactics. Guest: Natalie Kitroeff , the Mexico City bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump’s threats and Mexico’s crackdown have hit Mexican cartels . Mexico gave Mr. Trump much of what he wanted. That didn’t fend off tariffs . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Daniele Volpe for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, March 05, 2025

Partisan Taunts and Defiant Protests: Trump’s First Speech to Congress

In his first address to Congress on Tuesday night, President Trump took a highly partisan victory lap as Democratic lawmakers openly protested against him. Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The Times, walks us through the speech, including the reactions to it in the room. Guest: Maggie Haberman , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A combative President Trump taunted his political rivals during his speech. Here are six takeaways from Mr. Trump’s address to Congress. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, March 04, 2025

DOGE Has a Math Problem

Since President Trump took office, Elon Musk and DOGE have wielded an unprecedented level of power to help the administration cut the U.S. government, and they claim to have stopped tens of billions of dollars in wasteful spending. David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains why those claims are not what they seem — and what that tells us about Mr. Musk’s project to shrink the federal bureaucracy. Guest: David A. Fahrenthold , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  DOGE’s only public ledger has been riddled with mistakes . The group has now deleted hundreds of claimed savings , worth billions of dollars, from that ledger. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, March 03, 2025

The Fallout From Zelensky and Trump’s Oval Office Meltdown

On Friday, President Trump and Vice President JD Vance berated President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine in an explosive televised Oval Office meeting and abruptly cut short a visit that was meant to help coordinate a plan for peace. Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The Times, discusses the clash and its consequences. Guest: Peter Baker , the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, covering President Trump and his administration. Background reading:  Mr. Trump berated Mr. Zelensky in a fiery exchange at the White House. The public blowup could propel President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to escalate the fight in Ukraine instead of agreeing to peace. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, March 02, 2025

The Sunday Read: ‘The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself’

Jim Tucker could hardly believe what he was hearing. It sounded like fiction, a nightmare too outlandish for an unassuming town like his. It was July 2023, and Tucker was hosting a meeting of the board of Heartland Tri-State Bank, a community-owned business in a small Kansas town called Elkhart. Heartland was a beloved local institution and a source of Tucker family pride: Tucker served on the board with his elderly father, Bill, who founded the bank four decades earlier. All of the board members — the Tuckers and several other farmers and businesspeople — had known one another for years. That evening, however, they were gathering to discuss what seemed, on its face, an epic betrayal. Over the past few weeks, the bank’s longtime president, a popular local businessman named Shan Hanes, had ordered a series of unexplained wire transfers that drained tens of millions of dollars from the bank. Hanes converted the funds into cryptocurrencies. Then the money vanished. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, March 01, 2025

'The Interview': Gov. Maura Healey Wants Democrats to Put Up a Fight

The Massachusetts leader, whose influence goes well beyond her state, discusses how the Democratic Party can pick its battles and rebuild its brand. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, February 28, 2025

Trump 2.0: The Art of the Deal

This week, President Trump proposed two deals that would require allies to put his needs ahead of their own. Times’ Journalists Michael Barbaro, Catie Edmonson, Maggie Haberman, and Zolan Kanno-Youngs discuss how, in both cases, Trump got what he wanted. Guest:  Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Maggie Haberman , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Zolan Kanno-Youngs , a White House correspondent for The New York Times, covering President Trump and his administration. Background reading:  Here’s what’s in the House Republican budget , and what comes next. What we know about the U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: The New York Times. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, February 27, 2025

He Was America’s Highest-Ranking Military Officer. Then Came the War on D.E.I.

During his decades-long path to become America’s highest-ranking military officer, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. won the crucial support of President Trump. That all changed when Mr. Brown publicly talked about a subject that is taboo in Mr. Trump’s government. Helene Cooper, who covers national security for The Times, explains why General Brown was fired and why it has rocked the military. Guest: Helene Cooper , who cover national security issues for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Trump fired General Brown amid a flurry of dismissals at the Pentagon. Democratic lawmakers and retired military officers expressed concern about politicization of the military under Mr. Trump . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Shawn Thew/EPA, via Shutterstock Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, February 26, 2025

Can the Cease-Fire in Gaza Hold?

Today, as the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas enters its most fragile phase, no one knows who will control the future of Gaza. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, talks through this delicate moment — as the first part of the deal nears its end — and the questions that hover over it. Guest: Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Gaza’s truce could end in days, with no extension agreed. What happens next? Alarmed by President Trump’s Gaza plan, Arab leaders brainstormed about one of their own . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Saher Alghorra for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, February 25, 2025

She Fell in Love With ChatGPT. Like, Actual Love. With Sex.

Warning: This episode discusses sexual themes. Artificial intelligence has changed how millions of people write emails, conduct research and seek advice. Kashmir Hill, who covers technology and privacy, tells the story of a woman whose relationship with a chatbot when much further than that. Guest: Kashmir Hill , a features writer on the business desk at The New York Times, covering technology and privacy. Background reading:  She is in love with ChatGPT . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Helen Orr for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, February 24, 2025

Exporting America’s Immigration Problem

Since President Trump took office, his plan to deport millions of undocumented people has kept running into barriers. That has forced the White House to come up with ever more creative, and controversial, tactics. The Times journalists Julie Turkewitz and Hamed Aleaziz explain why some migrants are being held in a hotel in Panama. Guest:  Julie Turkewitz , the Andes bureau chief for The New York Times, based in Bogotá, Colombia. Her recent work has focused on migration. Hamed Aleaziz , who covers the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policy in the United States for The New York Times. Background reading:  As President Trump “exports” deportees, hundreds have been trapped in a hotel in Panama . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Federico Rios for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, February 23, 2025

The Sunday Read: ‘What Happened When America Emptied Its Youth Prisons’

When David Muhammad was 15, his mother moved from Oakland, Calif., to Philadelphia with her boyfriend, leaving Muhammad in the care of his brothers, ages 20 and 21, both of whom were involved in the drug scene. Over the next two years, Muhammad was arrested three times — for selling drugs, attempted murder and illegal gun possession. For Muhammad, life turned around. He wound up graduating from Howard University, running a nonprofit in Oakland called the Mentoring Center and serving in the leadership of the District of Columbia’s Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. Then he returned to Oakland for a two-year stint as chief probation officer for Alameda County, in the same system that once supervised him. Muhammad’s unlikely elevation came during a remarkable, if largely overlooked, era in the history of America’s juvenile justice system. Between 2000 and 2020, the number of young people incarcerated in the United States declined by an astonishing 77 percent. Can that progress be sustained — or is America about to reverse course and embark on another juvenile incarceration binge? Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, February 22, 2025

'The Interview': Ed Yong Wants to Show You the Hidden Reality of the World

The Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer talks about burnout from covering the pandemic and how bird-watching gave him a new sense of hope.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, February 21, 2025

Trump 2.0: Rewriting Histories

This week, President Trump falsely claimed that Ukraine started the war against Russia, ordered federal agencies created by Congress to answer directly to him and installed himself as the leader of Washington’s premiere cultural institution. The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Charlie Savage and Elisabeth Bumiller sit down to make sense of it all. Guest:  Zolan Kanno-Youngs , a White House correspondent for The New York Times, Charlie Savage , who writes about national security and legal policy for The New York Times. Elisabeth Bumiller , a writer-at-large for The New York Times. Background reading:  Trump flipped the script on the war in Ukraine , blaming Volodymyr Zelensky, not Vladimir V. Putin. The president’s moves to upend federal bureaucracy touch off fear and confusion. Trump said he would install himself as the new Kennedy Center chairman . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, February 20, 2025

The Sordid Saga of President Trump and Mayor Adams

The sweeping federal corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams seemed to spell the end of his career. Then he got a sudden reprieve from President Trump — but as the terms of that support became public, an extraordinary blowback ensued. Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics and government for The Times, walks us through the saga. Guest: Nicholas Fandos , a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here are the charges against Mayor Adams. The mayor may avoid a criminal trial. He still faces political peril . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Seth Wenig/Associated Press Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at  nytimes.com/podcasts  or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, February 19, 2025

Inside the Trump Purge: Federal Workers Tell Their Stories

On the campaign trail, Donald J. Trump and his allies left little doubt that, if they returned to power, federal workers would face layoffs, buyouts and agency closures. Now that President Trump’s plan has become a reality, dozens of federal workers explain what it’s been like to live through it. Background reading:  Here’s where Mr. Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE have cut federal workers so far . Stunned government workers are facing sleeplessness, anger and tears. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Mandel Ngan/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at  nytimes.com/podcasts  or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, February 18, 2025

A Conversation With Trump’s Tariff Czar

During less than a month in office, President Trump has pursued more trade actions against adversaries and allies than all the trade measures he took in his entire first four-year term. There is one man guiding it all: his trade adviser Peter Navarro. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The Times, explains why Mr. Navarro thinks tariffs will usher in a new age of American prosperity. Guest: Ana Swanson , who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Navarro, a loyalist in Mr. Trump’s first term, was a thorn in the side of Wall Street . Mr. Trump’s tariffs are threatening to upend the global economic order . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at  nytimes.com/podcasts  or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, February 17, 2025

Trump Shocks Europe

A few days ago, the Trump administration began blowing up America’s existing approach to ending the war in Europe by embracing Russia and snubbing Ukraine. The shift has quickly turned into a broader assault on America’s relationship with Europe. Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief of The Times, explains how it’s all adding up to a stunning victory for Vladimir V. Putin. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Analysis: Vladimir V. Putin’s call with President Trump reinforced the Russian leader’s view that Moscow and Washington should decide the fate of Ukraine . After being left out of Ukraine talks, Europe is racing to organize a response . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Tyler Hicks/The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at  nytimes.com/podcasts  or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, February 15, 2025

'The Interview': Senator Ruben Gallego on the Democrats’ Problem: ‘We’re Always Afraid’

The Arizona lawmaker diagnoses what he thinks needs to change in the way his party communicates with men, Latinos and Trump voters.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, February 14, 2025

Trump 2.0: Musk in the Oval, a Gift to Mayor Adams and a Win for Putin

Over the past week, President Donald J. Trump dramatically ceded the stage to Elon Musk in the Oval Office, turned the Democratic mayor of New York City into a political pawn and ensured that Vladimir Putin begins peace talks with Ukraine on Russia’s terms. The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Maggie Haberman, David E. Sanger and Zolan Kanno-Youngs sit down and discuss the latest week in the Trump administration. Guests:  Maggie Haberman , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. David E. Sanger , the White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times. Zolan Kanno-Youngs , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk are hunting hunt for corruption, but very selectively . Mr. Trump says his call with Mr. Putin is the beginningis beginning of the Ukraine peace negotiations . How the Jjustice Ddepartmentt. helped sink its own case against Eric Adams. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: The New York Times. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, February 13, 2025

How Close Are We to Another Pandemic?

An outbreak of bird flu has been tearing through the nation’s dairy farms and infecting more and more people. Now there are troubling signs that the United States may be closer to another pandemic, even as President Trump dismantles the country’s public health system. Apoorva Mandavilli, who covers science and global health for The Times, explains how the virus has changed and why our government might be ill-equipped to respond. Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli , a science and global health reporter at The New York Times. Background reading:  Could the bird flu become airborne? Egg prices are high . They’re likely to go higher. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, February 12, 2025

A Constitutional Crisis

As President Trump issues executive orders that encroach on the powers of Congress — and in some cases fly in the face of established law — a debate has begun about whether he’s merely testing the boundaries of his power or triggering a full-blown constitutional crisis. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, walks us through the debate. Guests: Adam Liptak , who covers the Supreme Court and writes Sidebar , a column on legal developments, for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Trump’s actions have created a constitutional crisis , scholars say. Sidebar: Is Trump’s plan to end birthright citizenship “Dred Scott II”? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: National Archives, via Associated Press Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, February 11, 2025

The Demise of U.S.A.I.D. — and American Soft Power

s President Trump demolishes the government’s biggest provider of foreign aid, the United States Agency for International Development, he is ending a 60-year bipartisan consensus about the best way to keep America safe from its enemies. Michael Crowley, who covers U.S. foreign policy, and Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for The New York Times, discuss the rise and fall of U.S.A.I.D. — and American soft power. Guests: Michael Crowley , a reporter covering the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The New York Times; and Stephanie Nolen , a global health reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  With his aid cutoff, President Trump has halted U.S.A.I.D.’s legacy of “acting with humanity.” The agency’s workers are braced for the worst . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Safin Hamid/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, February 10, 2025

China Seems Unstoppable. Trump Thinks Otherwise.

Over the past week, President Trump avoided a trade war with Canada and Mexico. But he escalated a trade war with China. His reasoning? China has become more powerful in domestic manufacturing than the United States, Japan, Germany, South Korea and Britain combined. Keith Bradsher, the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times, explains why China’s dominance as a trading partner has become a threat to Trump’s agenda — and asks whether America will ever be able to catch up. Guests: Keith Bradsher , the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  For China, President Trump’s moves bring pain, but also potential gains . China’s trade surplus has reached a record level: nearly $1 trillion . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, February 09, 2025

The Sunday Read: ‘Some Raw Truths About Raw Milk’

Thousands of years ago, after domesticating cows and other ruminants, humans did something remarkable: They began to consume the milk from these animals. But living closely with animals and drinking their milk also presents risks, chief among them the increased likelihood that infections will jump from animals to people. Some of humanity’s nastiest scourges, including smallpox and measles, probably originated in domesticated animals. In the 19th century, health authorities began pushing for milk to be treated by heating it; this simple practice of pasteurizing milk would come to be considered one of the great public-health triumphs of the modern era. Today, however, a small but growing number of Americans prefer to drink their milk raw. And Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, now stands at the vanguard of this movement. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, February 08, 2025

'The Interview': Denzel Washington Has Finally Found His Purpose

The legendary actor discusses the prophecy that changed his life, his Oscar snub and his upcoming role starring alongside a “complicated” Jake Gyllenhaal in “Othello” on Broadway.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, February 07, 2025

The Story of ‘Not Like Us’

A battle between two major artists has been dominating the world of music. It’s a fight over one song — a song that may get its biggest stage ever at this weekend’s Super Bowl. Joe Coscarelli, a culture reporter for The New York Times, explains the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, how Lamar’s “Not Like Us” ripped the music world apart, and why so many fell in love with a song about hate. Guest: Joe Coscarelli , a culture reporter for The New York Times, who focuses on popular music and co-hosts the podcast “Popcast (Deluxe).” Background reading:  “Not Like Us” reinvented Kendrick Lamar. Is the Super Bowl ready for it? Listen to “Popcast (Deluxe)” breaking down the feud. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Monica Schipper/Getty Images for The Recording Academy; zz, via GOTPAP, via STAR MAX, via IPx, via Associated Press Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, February 06, 2025

Where Are the Democrats?

How is the Democratic Party is navigating the dominance of President Trump — and reckoning with the reality that more and more voters have been souring on its message? The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Shane Goldmacher, Reid J. Epstein and Annie Karni discuss the state of the Democrats. Guests: Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times; Reid J. Epstein , a New York Times reporter covering politics; Annie Karni , a congressional correspondent at The New York Times. Background reading:  “We have no coherent message”: Democrats have struggled to oppose President Trump . Democrats chose a political operator from Minnesota as their new leader. The House Democratic Super PAC created a $50 million fund targeting the working class. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, February 05, 2025

Elon Musk Takes on Washington

Elon Musk and his team have taken a hacksaw to the federal bureaucracy one agency at a time, and the question has become whether he’s on a crusade that will leave the government paralyzed or deliver a shake-up it has needed for years. Jonathan Swan, a White House reporter for The New York Times, takes us inside this hostile takeover of Washington. Guests: Jonathan Swan , a White House reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Inside Mr. Musk’s aggressive incursion into the federal government. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Mike Segar/Reuters Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, February 04, 2025

How North America Averted a Trade War — for Now

North America came within hours of a multibillion dollar trade war that was poised to hobble the economies of Mexico and Canada. The Times journalists Ana Swanson, Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Simon Romero discuss the last-minute negotiations that headed off the crisis — for now. Guests: Ana Swanson , who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times; Matina Stevis-Gridneff , the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times; and Simon Romero , an international correspondent for The New York Times based in Mexico City. Background reading:  President Trump agreed to delay tariffs on Mexico and Canada for a month after both countries pledged to do more to block drugs and migrants. What does Mr. Trump really want from Canada and Mexico? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Jeff Kowalsky/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, February 03, 2025

China Challenges Silicon Valley for A.I. Dominance

Financial markets went into a panic last week over an obscure Chinese tech start-up called DeepSeek. The company now threatens to upend the world of artificial intelligence and the race for who will dominate it. Kevin Roose, a tech columnist at The Times, discusses how DeepSeek caught us all off guard. Guests: Kevin Roose , a technology columnist for The New York Times and co-host of the Times tech podcast, “ Hard Fork .” Background reading:  DeepSeek’s model has rocked Silicon Valley and upended several fundamental assumptions about A.I. progress. Listen to “Hard Fork”: Your guide to the DeepSeek freakout . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Greg Baker/Agence France-Presse Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, February 02, 2025

The Sunday Read: ‘Chronic Pain Is a Hidden Epidemic. It’s Time for a Revolution.’

Here’s a strange story: One day two summers ago, Jennifer Khan woke up because her arms, — both of them — hurt. Not the way they do when you’ve slept in a funny position, but as if the tendons in her forearms and hands were moving through mud. What felt like sharp electric shocks kept sparking in her fingers and sometimes up the inside of her biceps and across her chest. Holding anything was excruciating: a cup, a toothbrush, her phone. Even doing nothing was miserable. It hurt when she sat with her hands in her lap, when she stood, when she lay flat on the bed or on her side. The slightest pressure — a bedsheet, a watch band, a bra strap — was intolerable. Our understanding of pain, and especially chronic pain, is far behind where it should be. We don’t know what causes a person with an injury to develop chronic pain, or why it happens in some people and not others, or why it happens more often in women. At a genetic and cellular level, we don’t know which systems get out of whack, or why, or how to fix them. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, February 01, 2025

'The Interview': Digital Drugs Have Us Hooked. Dr. Anna Lembke Sees a Way Out.

The psychiatrist and author of “Dopamine Nation” wants us to find balance in a world of temptation and abundance.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, January 31, 2025

Trump 2.0 Arrives in Force

Since his inauguration, President Trump has exercised a level of power that has directly challenged the checks and balances that, on paper, define the U.S. government. The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Charlie Savage discuss Mr. Trump’s plan to institute a more powerful presidency. Guests:  Maggie Haberman , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Jonathan Swan , a White House reporter for The New York Times. Charlie Savage , national security and legal policy for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump’s “flood the zone” strategy has left opponents gasping in outrage. From Day 1 of hs second term, Mr. Trump has tested the limits of his authority . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, January 31, 2025

What We Know About the Plane Crash

The midair collision between a passenger jet and a helicopter over Washington on Wednesday night was the deadliest plane crash in the United States in more than 20 years. Emily Steel, a Times investigative reporter who has been covering the crash, explains what happened. Guests: Emily Steel , an investigative reporter for the business desk of The New York Times. Background reading:  The crash has renewed concerns about air safety lapses. Staffing was “not normal” in the control tower at Ronald Reagan National Airport, according to an F.A.A. report . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, January 30, 2025

How R.F.K. Jr. and ‘Health Freedom’ Rose to Power

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a crucial nomination hearing on Wednesday where a panel of skeptical senators probed his past, often contentious remarks. Sheryl Gay Stolberg, who covers health policy for The Times, explains how someone who’s considered on the fringe in a lot of his beliefs came to be picked for health secretary to begin with. Guests: Sheryl Gay Stolberg , a correspondent based in Washington covering health policy for The New York Times. Background reading:  How addiction and trauma shaped Mr. Kennedy’s turbulent life. In the hearing, Mr. Kennedy defended his shifting views on vaccines and abortion . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, January 29, 2025

Trump Freezes Trillions. Chaos Ensues.

In one of his most audacious moves since taking office, President Trump ordered a freeze on Tuesday on trillions of dollars in federal money — from anti-poverty programs to foreign aid — in order to purge the government of what he called woke ideology. Michael D. Shear, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the order, the chaos it prompted and whether it is likely to survive in court. Guests: Michael D. Shear , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A judge stayed President Trump’s freeze , but disruption to the Medicaid funding system caused fear. Uncertainty around the freeze also caused chaos in education . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, January 28, 2025

The Legal Battle Riveting Hollywood

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of alleged sexual harassment, and a fictional portrayal of domestic violence. Over the last few weeks, the Hollywood stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have gone to battle over exactly what happened during the making and promotion of their latest film. It’s a dispute that has pulled back the curtain on an alleged smear campaign and the new set of tools that celebrities can use to defend themselves and redefine their enemies in the court of public opinion. Megan Twohey, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, discusses the legal complaint that started it all. Guests: Megan Twohey , an investigative reporter at The New York Times. Background reading:  “ We can bury anyone” : Inside a Hollywood smear machine. Mr. Baldoni and his publicists have sued The New York Times for libel over its reporting about Ms. Lively’s allegations. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, January 27, 2025

Stephen Miller’s Return to Power

At the center of President Trump’s aggressive first week back in office is a 39-year-old adviser, Stephen Miller. His ideas and ideology have animated the blitz of executive orders. Jonathan Swan, a White House reporter for The New York Times, explains Mr. Miller’s dramatic return to the White House, and why his power has never been greater. Guests: Jonathan Swan , a White House reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Stephen Miller has built more power than ever . Mr. Miller, the incoming deputy chief of staff, told lawmakers that early action would include directives to give Mr. Trump more control over federal workers . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, January 26, 2025

The Sunday Read: ‘Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell the World?’

As soon as Camille Bromley got Ellie, a black-eyed, bat-eared German shepherd puppy, she trained her to be a good dog. And so she was. Two years on, Ms. Bromley started to think she was a little too obedient. Ellie was hesitant, whining when she was unsure of herself, in a way that clashed with her big muscles and pointy canines. The solution, maybe, was buttons. Around this time, Ms. Bromley started to see dogs on social media seeming to express their desires by the most absurdly simple, low-tech means possible: stepping on multicolored plastic buttons on the floor, each disc emitting a word when the dog pressed it. Ms. Bromley scrolled through videos on her phone of dogs pawing FOOD and MORE and NOW, sometimes in that order. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, January 24, 2025

Trump 2.0: Bans, Purges and Retribution

This week, President Trump has banned diversity, equity and inclusion programming in the federal government, punished former aides by taking away their security detail and celebrated the release of hundreds of Jan. 6, 2021, rioters and planners. The New York Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Maggie Haberman, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and David E. Sanger try to make sense of it all. Guests:  Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. Zolan Kanno-Youngs , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. David E. Sanger , a White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump’s D.E.I. order creates “fear and confusion” among corporate leaders. The president revoked the security detail for Mike Pompeo and others despite threats from Iran. Mr. Trump granted sweeping clemency to all Jan. 6 rioters. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, January 23, 2025

Trump Plans to Abandon Clean Energy. Can He Do It?

Among the many plans that President Trump laid out on his first day back in office was a directive to abandon the shift toward clean energy and double down on oil. Coral Davenport, who covers energy and environmental policy for The Times, discusses whether Mr. Trump could pull it off, and what it would mean for the country if he did. Guest: Coral Davenport , a reporter covering energy and environmental policy, with a focus on climate change, for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Trump wants to unleash energy, as long as it’s not wind or solar . Mr. Trump sees national emergencies where experts say there are none. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo: Charlie Riedel/Associated Press Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, January 22, 2025

Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Begins

At the heart of President Trump’s flurry of executive orders was a systematic dismantling of the United States’ approach to immigration. Hamed Aleaziz, who covers immigration policy for The Times, explains what the orders do and the message they send. Guest: Hamed Aleaziz , who covers the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policy in the United States for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump’s immigration crackdown enlists the military and will test the law . How Mr. Trump plans to kill the refugee system . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Photo credit: Paul Ratje for The New York Times Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, January 21, 2025

Pardons and Populism: Trump’s First Day Back in the White House

Warning: This episode contains strong language. On Monday, in the culmination of an extraordinary political comeback, Donald J. Trump was officially sworn in as president of the United States for a second time. Mr. Trump’s return comes just four years after being voted out of office, and being impeached for trying to overturn that result. Peter Baker and Jonathan Swan, who cover the White House for The Times, discuss the message Mr. Trump sent in his inaugural address and the actions he took during his first hours in office. Guests: Peter Baker , the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times; Jonathan Swan , a White House reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Trump’s inauguration presented a vindication for the man and his movement . Mr. Trump pardoned Jan. 6 rioters and signed an order on TikTok. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, January 20, 2025

The TikTok Flip-Flop

Over the past few weeks, users of the video app TikTok braced themselves for a national ban to take effect. This weekend, the app went dark. But less than 24 hours later, it came back. And it credited President-elect Donald J. Trump with flicking the switch. Sapna Maheshwari, who covers TikTok for The Times, discusses the biggest social media ban in American history — and whether the incoming president can actually stop it. Guests: Sapna Maheshwari , a reporter covering TikTok, technology and emerging media companies for The New York Times. Background reading:  TikTok flickered back to life after Mr. Trump said he would stall a ban. What we know about the TikTok ban. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, January 19, 2025

The Sunday Read: ‘Opioids Ravaged a Kentucky Town. Then Rehab Became Its Business.’

Ingrid Jackson had never lived in a trailer before, or a small town. She was born in Louisville, Ky., the daughter of a man with schizophrenia who, in 1983, decapitated a 76-year-old woman. Jackson was 1 at the time. In 2010, at 27, she was in a car accident and was prescribed pain pills. Not long after that, she began using heroin. Over the next decade she went through nine rounds of addiction rehab. Each ended in relapse. Her most recent attempt came in 2022 after her son was sentenced to life in prison for murder; he was 21. In eastern Kentucky, a region that is plagued by poverty and is at the heart of the country’s opioid epidemic, the burden of addressing this treatment gap has mainly been taken up by addiction-rehab companies. Many stand more like community centers or churches than like medical clinics, offering not just chemical but also spiritual and logistical services with the aim of helping people in addiction find employment and re-enter society. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, January 18, 2025

'The Interview': Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy Is Done. Powerful Conservatives Are Listening.

The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, January 17, 2025

Waiting for Immigration Raids, Again

Five years ago, we interviewed a woman who asked that we call her Herminia. It was the summer of 2019, just as former President Donald J. Trump — then in his first term — ordered nationwide raids to round up and deport undocumented immigrants. Herminia feared she was on the list. In the end, she was never arrested. A few days ago, we called Herminia back. We asked what has happened to her since Trump left office, and how she is preparing for a second Trump term — in which he has pledged to put the deportation of people like her at the center of his presidency. Guests: Herminia, an undocumented immigrant who has been living in the United States with her husband and children for more than two decades. (Herminia is not her real name.) Background reading:  We first spoke to Herminia in 2019. Listen to that interview . Here’s what we know about the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border. Across the U.S., there has been widespread anxiety about Trump’s promises to deport immigrants. Some schools are readying educators and immigrant families for a potential wave of deportations. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, January 16, 2025

A Fragile Cease-Fire in Gaza

After 15 months of war, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a temporary cease-fire. The deal prompted hope that the war could end soon, but also caused worry that the tentative terms could easily fall apart. Patrick Kingsley, the Times’s Jerusalem bureau chief, explains why the agreement finally happened — and what it means for Gaza, Israel and the broader Middle East. Guests: Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here’s what we know about the agreement. The Times obtained a copy of the provisional deal. Here’s what it says . Follow continuing coverage . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, January 15, 2025

Drunkenness, Women and Wokeness: A Dramatic Confirmation Hearing for Pete Hegseth

On Tuesday, the confirmation process for President-elect Donald J. Trump’s cabinet picks kicked off with Pete Hegseth, for the position of defense secretary. Eric Schmitt, who covers U.S. national security, explains how the four-hour hearing unfolded, and what the odds are that Mr. Hegseth will soon be leading the Pentagon. Guests: Eric Schmitt , a national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Read four takeaways from the hearing. Here’s how Senate confirmation works . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, January 14, 2025

Could the L.A. Fires Have Been Stopped Sooner?

 A week after fires broke out in the Los Angeles area, Californians are grappling with the widespread destruction. They’re also seeking answers from their leaders about why so much has been lost. Mike Baker and Christopher Flavelle, who have been covering the fires, discuss the authorities’ response and whether some of the devastation could have been avoided. Guests:  Mike Baker , a national reporter for The New York Times. Christopher Flavelle , a reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Some Pacific Palisades residents said the community had long asked for more detailed fire preparation plans . The L.A. fires show the limits of America’s efforts to cope with climate change . How Los Angeles firefighters ran out of water . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, January 13, 2025

Big Tech’s Big Bet on Trump

Big Tech’s biggest names are throwing their weight behind Donald J. Trump in the biggest possible way, first as candidate and now as president-elect. Erin Griffith, who covers tech companies and Silicon Valley for The Times, charts the tech billionaire Marc Andreessen’s journey from top-tier democratic donor to Trump adviser, and explains what it reveals about the growing MAGA-fication of Silicon Valley. Guests: Erin Griffith , who covers tech companies and Silicon Valley for The New York Times. Background reading:  Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s sprint to remake Meta for the Trump era . The executives of tech’s biggest companies largely ignored Mr. Trump before the 2016 election. This time around, they were far more friendly . Wealthy donors to the president-elect’s campaign anticipate a more business-friendly atmosphere , including the firing of Biden-era regulators. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, January 12, 2025

The Sunday Read: ‘What Alice Munro Knew’

“My life has gone rosy, again,” Alice Munro told a friend in a buoyant letter of March 1975. For Munro, who was then emerging as one of her generation’s leading writers, the previous few years had been blighted by heartbreak and upheaval: a painful separation from her husband of two decades; a retreat from British Columbia back to her native Ontario; a series of brief but bruising love affairs, in which, it seems, Munro could never quite make out the writing on the wall. “ This time it’s real,” she wrote, speaking of a new romantic partner, Gerald Fremlin, the emphasis acknowledging that her friend had heard these words before. “He’s 50, free, a good man if I ever saw one, tough and gentle like in the old tire ads, and this is the big thing — grown-up.” The judgment would prove premature. In July 2024, two months after Munro’s death at age 92, Andrea Skinner, the youngest of her three daughters, revealed in an essay in The Toronto Star that Fremlin had sexually abused her. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, January 11, 2025

'The Interview': Ben Stiller on 'Severance,' Selling Out and Being Jewish Today

The actor-director discusses the long-awaited return of the hit series, the comedies that made him a star and growing up with his famous parents.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, January 10, 2025

Trump 2.0: A Criminal Sentencing, Presidential Legacies, and Greenland

This week, President-elect Donald J. Trump asked the Supreme Court to prevent him from being sentenced in a New York criminal case and implied that he could use military force to seize control of Greenland and the Panama Canal, while President Biden did his best to try to Trump-proof his legacy. The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Maggie Haberman, David E. Sanger and Zolan Kanno-Youngs discuss the latest in the presidential transition. Guests:  Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. David E. Sanger , the White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times. Zolan Kanno-Youngs , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Supreme Court denied Trump’s last-ditch effor t to avoid sentencing. Trump floated using force to take Greenland and the Panama Canal. News analysis: Trump is back and chaos ensues . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, January 09, 2025

L.A. on Fire

Over the past 48 hours, wildfires have consumed acre after acre and building after building across greater Los Angeles. More than 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate, and at least five people have died. The Times’s L.A. bureau chief, Corina Knoll, and our staff meteorologist, Judson Jones, explain the paths of the fires and the conditions that have made them so hard to contain. Guests: Corina Knoll , the Los Angeles bureau chief for The New York Times, covering Southern California; and Judson Jones , a meteorologist and reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Follow the latest news on the California wildfires . Catch up on what we know about the fires . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, January 08, 2025

The End of Justin Trudeau’s Canada

This week, Justin Trudeau said he would step down as prime minister of Canada — a stunning downfall for a man who was once seen as a global icon of progressive politics. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times, explains the forces that led to Trudeau’s collapse, and discusses the populist leader who could replace him. Guest: Matina Stevis-Gridneff , the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  A timeline of Justin Trudeau’s rise and fall. Here are four possible contenders to succeed Mr. Trudeau. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, January 07, 2025

Republicans Take Control of Congress — and Harris Certifies Her Own Loss

During their first few days in power, the Republican-controlled House and Senate vowed to put aside their furious intraparty battles to make Donald J. Trump’s sweeping agenda the law of the land. Catie Edmonson, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times, discusses how likely that actually is. Guest: Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times Background reading:  Vice President Kamala D. Harris presided over the certification of her own loss without disputing it, and Democrats made no move to challenge the results. Speaker Mike Johnson narrowly avoided a painful and prolonged fight to keep his post, but his messy victory showed how difficult his job will be. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, January 06, 2025

The Reinvention of Jan. 6

Since the riot on Capitol Hill four years ago, President-elect Donald Trump and his allies have set out to sanitize the events of that day, changing it from a day of violence into, in Mr. Trump’s words, a day of love. As he prepares to take office for his second term, Mr. Trump said he plans to issue pardons to some of those responsible, throwing hundreds of criminal cases into doubt. Alan Feuer, a reporter covering extremism and political violence for The New York Times, talks to one of those rioters and explains how the pardons could help rewrite the story of what happened on Jan. 6. Guest: Alan Feuer , a reporter covering extremism and political violence for The New York Times. Background reading:  How Mr. Trump inverted the violent history of Jan. 6 . Hundreds of rioters accused of nonviolent crimes during the attack on the Capitol have wrapped up their cases. Here’s what some of their lives look like now . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, January 04, 2025

'The Interview': Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls

At the end of a tenure marked by war and division, the outgoing secretary of state defends his legacy on Gaza and Ukraine and says he’s made America stronger.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, January 03, 2025

Terror in New Orleans

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence and death. A mere three hours into 2025, terrorism struck in downtown New Orleans. The Times journalists Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, Mike Baker, and Christina Morales discuss what we know about the attack, the man who carried it out and the victims. Guests:  Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs , a reporter at The New York Times covering criminal justice. Mike Baker , a national reporter for The New York Times. Christina Morales , a reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The attack left 15 dead and about three dozen injured , and followed a distressingly familiar pattern of assailants turning vehicles into weapons. The man identified as the suspect served in the U.S. military, worked at Deloitte and grew increasingly devout. The attacker most likely acted alone , officials said. Who were the people killed in the attack? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, January 02, 2025

Dana White, Donald Trump and the Rise of Cage-Match Politics

Warning: this episode contains strong language. Over the past five years, one sports league has gained popularity faster than any other: Ultimate Fighting Championship, or U.F.C. Matt Flegenheimer, a correspondent for The Times, discusses the man behind the league and how his longtime friendship with President-elect Donald J. Trump has transformed what once was a fringe sport into a culture and political powerhouse. Guest: Matt Flegenheimer , a correspondent at The New York Times who focuses on in-depth profiles of powerful figures. Background reading:  Dana White, the U.F.C.’s chief executive, has shot to the peak of Trump-era culture and political influence . What does he want? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, December 31, 2024

The Year in Wisdom

To end the year, Melissa Kirsch, The New York Times’s deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle, talks with Times reporters, editors and columnists whose jobs involve thinking about how we live, and how we might live better. First, she speaks with Philip Galanes, who writes the Social Q’s column, on what makes good advice. Then, Jancee Dunn, a reporter on the Well desk, shares some of the most useful tips she has gleaned this year. Finally, Daniel Jones, who has edited the Modern Love column for more than 20 years, reflects on the lessons he has learned about love. And we hear from listeners about the best advice they received this year. Guest:  Melissa Kirsch , the deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle for The New York Times. Philip Galanes , the Social Q’s columnist for The New York Times. Jancee Dunn , the Well newsletter columnist for The New York Times. Daniel Jones , the senior editor of Modern Love for The New York Times. Background reading:  Seven Ways to Love Better For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, December 31, 2024

The Year in Books

As 2024 comes to a close, critics, reporters and editors at The New York Times are reflecting on the year in arts and culture, including books. The deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle, Melissa Kirsch, speaks with the editor of The New York Times Book Review, Gilbert Cruz, about the best books of 2024 — and of the century. Also, The Times’s book critics detail their favorite reads of the year. Guest:  Melissa Kirsch , the deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle for The New York Times. Gilbert Cruz , the editor of The New York Times Book Review. M.J. Franklin , an editor for The New York Times Book Review. Jennifer Szalai , the nonfiction book critic for The New York Times Book Review. A.O. Scott , a critic at large for The New York Times Book Review. Sarah Lyall , a writer at large for The Times and the thrillers columnist for The New York Times Book Review. Alexandra Jacobs , a critic for The New York Times Book Review. Dwight Garner , a critic for The New York Times Book Review. Background reading:  The 10 Best Books of 2024 The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, December 30, 2024

The Life and Legacy of Jimmy Carter

In 1976, after the Watergate scandal and the country’s withdrawal from the Vietnam War, American voters elected Jimmy Carter, a Washington outsider who had served one term as governor of Georgia, to the presidency. Mr. Carter brought a new humility to the Oval Office but, by 1980, many Americans had tired of his modest sensibility and chose not to re-elect him. As it would turn out, the qualities that hurt Mr. Carter in the White House formed the foundation of a post-presidential period that helped redefine, and redeem, his legacy in the final decades of his life. Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains the life, death and legacy of former President Jimmy Carter. Background reading:  Read an obituary of Jimmy Carter , whose post-presidency was seen as a model for future commanders in chief. Mr. Carter defied the unwritten rule of former presidents : Don’t criticize the occupant of the Oval Office. In a never-before-seen interview with The Times , in 2006, Mr. Carter reflected on his life and work as a leader during the Cold War, a Middle East peace broker and his post-presidential career as a citizen diplomat. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily .  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, December 29, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘Ozempic Could Crush the Junk Food Industry. But It Is Fighting Back.’

For decades, Big Food has been marketing products to people who can’t seem to stop eating, and now, suddenly, they can. The active ingredient in new drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound mimics a natural hormone that slows digestion and signals fullness to the brain. Around seven million Americans take these drugs, but estimates from Morgan Stanley suggest that number could increase to 24 million within the next decade. More than 100 million American adults are obese, and the drugs may eventually be rolled out to people who don’t have diabetes or obesity, as they seem to tame addictions beyond food — appearing to make cocaine, alcohol and cigarettes more resistible. Research is at an early stage, but the drugs may also cut the risk of stroke, heart and kidney disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Major food companies are scrambling to research the impact of the drugs on their brands — and figure out how to adjust. But for Mattson, which has invented products for the nation’s biggest food conglomerates for nearly 50 years, the Ozempic threat could be a boon. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, December 28, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘My Goldendoodle Spent a Week at Some Luxury Dog ‘Hotels.’ I Tagged Along.’

By the time Sam Apple pulled up with his goldendoodle, Steve, to their resting place, he was tired from the long drive and already second-guessing his plan. He felt a little better when they stepped inside the Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat. The lobby, with its elegant tiled entrance, might have passed for the lobby of any small countryside hotel, at least one that strongly favored dog-themed decor. But this illusion was broken when the receptionist reviewed their reservation — which, in addition to their luxury suite, included cuddle time, group play, a nature walk and a “belly rub tuck-in.” Venues like this one, on Kent Island in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, didn’t exist when Apple was growing up in the 1980s. If you needed a place to board your dog back then, you went to a kennel, where your dog spent virtually the entire day in a small — and probably not very clean — cage. There were no tuck-ins, no bedtime stories, no dog-bone-shaped swimming pools. There was certainly nothing like today’s most upscale canine resorts, where the dogs sleep on queen-size beds and the spa offerings include mud baths and blueberry facials; one pet-hotel franchise on the West Coast will even pick up your dog in a Lamborghini. Apple knew Dogwood Acres wouldn’t be quite as luxurious as that, but the accommodations still sounded pretty nice. So he decided to check his dog in, and to tag along for the journey. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, December 27, 2024

The Year in Music

As 2024 comes to a close, critics, reporters and editors at The New York Times are reflecting on the year in arts and culture, including music. Today, The Times’s pop music critics Jon Pareles, Lindsay Zoladz and Jon Caramanica talk with Melissa Kirsch, the deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle, about a new generation of women in pop, how the rapper Kendrick Lamar beat Drake in their feud, and why so many pop stars went country. Guest:  Melissa Kirsch , the deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle for The New York Times. Jon Pareles , the chief pop music critic for The New York Times. Jon Caramanica , a pop music critic and host of the “Popcast” podcast for The New York Times. Lindsay Zoladz , a pop music critic and writer of The Amplifier newsletter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Best Albums of 2024 Best Songs of 2024 For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, December 26, 2024

The Year in TV & Movies

As we approach the end of 2024, critics, reporters and editors at The New York Times are reflecting on the year in arts and culture, including television and film. The Times’s chief television critic James Poniewozik and chief film critic Manohla Dargis talk with Melissa Kirsch, the deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle, about why recent entertainment offerings may feel a little “blah,” and also recommend shows and movies that stand out. Guest:  Melissa Kirsch , the deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle for The New York Times. James Poniewozik , the chief television critic for The New York Times. Manohla Dargis , the chief film critic for The New York Times. Background reading:  Best TV Shows of 2024 Best Movies of 2024 For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, December 25, 2024

Joni Mitchell Never Lies

In 2022, seven years after surviving a brain aneurysm that left her unable to sing or even speak, Joni Mitchell appeared onstage at the Newport Folk Festival. Singing alongside her were her supportive — and emotional — musician friends, including Brandi Carlile, Marcus Mumford, Wynonna Judd and Annie Lennox. Our critic Wesley Morris had his doubts. What was really happening here? Did Joni Mitchell even want this? Or were her younger adoring musician fans propping her up for their own reasons? When he learned this fall that Joni would be appearing onstage again, at the Hollywood Bowl, he bought a ticket to see for himself. On today’s episode, Wesley talks with his editor Sasha Weiss about the concert, and what it’s like to experience an 80-year-old in full command of her meaning. Guest:  Wesley Morris , a critic at large for The New York Times. Sasha Weiss , the deputy editor of the The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  50 Reasons to Love Joni Mitchell’s “Blue” For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, December 24, 2024

How a Skeptical Critic Came to Love Hallmark Christmas Movies

Hallmark Christmas movies are corny, predictable and just what our critic needed to embrace the holiday spirit. The story of how a big-city culture critic, Amanda Hess, found love where she least expected it — in the monotony of Hallmark’s Christmas movies. Guest: Amanda Hess , a critic at large for the Culture section of The New York Times Background reading:  One December morning, a millennial critic awoke to discover that she had been begrudgingly charmed by an onslaught of Hallmark and Netflix holiday films. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, December 23, 2024

Could One Phone Call Lead to the 28th Amendment?

How President Biden could transform women’s rights and rescue his legacy with just a ring. Dozens of congressional Democrats have a simple pitch to President Biden: with a single phone call he can revolutionize women’s rights and salvage his damaged legacy.  Annie Karni, a congressional correspondent at The New York Times, discusses whether that plan is possible and, if so, whether Mr. Biden would try.  Guest: Annie Karni , a congressional correspondent at The New York Times. Background reading:  Senator Kirsten Gillibrand presses Mr. Biden to amend the Constitution to enshrine sex equality. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, December 22, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘The Alienation of Jaime Cachua’

His wife was spiraling into insomnia, and his children were afraid to go to school, so Jaime Cachua sought out the person he trusted most in a crisis. He sat at his kitchen table in rural Georgia across from his father-in-law, Sky Atkins, the family patriarch. Jaime, 33, hadn’t seen his own father since he was 10 months old, when he left Mexico in a car seat bound for the United States. “We have to prepare for the worst-case scenario,” Jaime told him. “There’s a chance we could lose everything.” Jaime muted the football game on TV and began to explain his new reality as an undocumented immigrant after the election of Donald Trump, who had won the presidency in part by promising to deport more than 11 million people living in the country illegally. “I’m going to be straight with you,” Sky told Jaime. “I voted for Trump. I believe in a lot of what he says.” “I figured as much,” Jaime said. “You and just about everyone else around here.” “It’s about protecting our rights as a sovereign country,” Sky said. “We need to shut down the infiltration on the border. It’s not about you.” “It is about me,” Jaime said. “That’s the thing I don’t understand.” Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, December 21, 2024

'The Interview': Jonathan Roumie Plays Jesus to Millions. It Can Get Intense.

The star of “The Chosen” discusses his early struggles in Hollywood, fans who conflate him with his character and how his own faith informs his work.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, December 20, 2024

Ring-Kissing, Lawsuits and a Looming Shutdown

Weeks before his inauguration, President-elect Donald J. Trump is pushing the federal government toward a shutdown, corporate titans are flocking to Mar-a-Lago to gain his favor and a major media company has capitulated to Trump’s legal strategy of suing those who cross him. The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Maggie Haberman, Catie Edmondson and Andrew Ross Sorkin try to make sense of it all. Guest:  Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Andrew Ross Sorkin , a columnist and the founder and editor-at-large of DealBook . Background reading:  The government is lurching toward a shutdown after the House tanked Trump’s spending plan. The billionaire rivals Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are said to have dined with Trump at Mar-a-Lago . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, December 19, 2024

Crypto’s Big Bet Is Paying Off

Since Donald J. Trump won the 2024 election, cryptocurrency has surged to its highest level ever.  David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The Times, explains how a small, renegade industry that began as a challenge to the financial system ended up on top of it. Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany , a technology reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Earlier this month, Bitcoin hit a milestone: $100,000 . Eric Trump has promised the “most pro-crypto president” in history . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, December 18, 2024

France’s Horrifying Rape Trial Has a Feminist Hero

Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual violence. After months of testimony, verdicts are expected as soon as this week in a rape trial that has both horrified and captivated the people of France. Catherine Porter, who has covered the trial, discusses the woman at the center of the case and how, with a single decision, she has turned the power dynamics of the #MeToo era on their head. Guest: Catherine Porter , an international correspondent for The New York Times based in Paris. Background reading:  France’s horrifying rape trial has a feminist hero . Dominique Pelicot says he invited men to rape his wife, whom he had drugged. The French media call them “Mr. Every Man” because they come from such ordinary backgrounds . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, December 17, 2024

Syria Unearths Years of Atrocities

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of torture and death. It also contains audio of death and grief. Under Bashar al-Assad, the Syrian government set up a vast network of prisons and torture chambers that swallowed up tens of thousands of people. For years, those perceived as enemies of the regime would disappear into the system, and their families would have no idea what happened to them. Christina Goldbaum, who has covered the events in Syria, takes us inside one of those prisons and tells the story of one man who survived to tell the tale. Guest: Christina Goldbaum , the Afghanistan and Pakistan bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Families of the missing are hoping that they may be reunited with loved ones or at least learn what happened to them . Amid the celebrations after the ouster of Mr. al-Assad, Syria has also found itself in the opening chapter of a nationwide reckoning over the horrors that his government inflicted. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, December 16, 2024

Pete Hegseth Was Toast. The MAGA Swarm Came to His Rescue.

Warning: this episode contains strong language. Over the past few weeks, the resistance of a single Republican senator, Joni Ernst of Iowa, had threatened to derail Donald J. Trump’s choice of Pete Hegseth to run the Department of Defense. Karoun Demirjian, who covers Congress for The Times, and Jonathan Swan, who covers politics, discuss how Mr. Trump and his allies ensured that Ms. Ernst’s resistance went away. Guest:  Karoun Demirjian , who covers Congress for The New York Times, with a focus on national security. Jonathan Swan , a Times reporter covering politics and Donald J. Trump’s presidential campaign. Background reading:  Mr. Trump became convinced that letting Mr. Hegseth fail would set off a feeding frenzy among senators. Ms. Ernst, who is facing re-election in 2026, appeared less skeptical about the pick after MAGA supporters threatened her with political retribution . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, December 15, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘What if A.I. Is Actually Good for Hollywood?’

“You couldn’t have made this movie three years ago,” said Robert Zemeckis, the director of “Here.” The film stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright, and is based on a 2014 graphic novel that takes place in a single spot in the world over several centuries. The story mostly takes place in a suburban New Jersey living room. It skips back and forth through time, but focuses on a baby-boomer couple — played by Hanks and Wright — at various stages of their lives, from age 18 into their 80s. Before A.I. software, Zemeckis could have had multiple actors play each character, but the audience might have gotten lost trying to keep track. Conventional makeup could have taken a decade off Hanks, who is now 68, but not half a century. The issue with C.G.I. is time and money. Persuading us that we’re watching Hanks and Wright in their 20s would have required hundreds of visual effects artists, tens of millions of dollars and months of postproduction work. A.I. software, though, changed all that accounting. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, December 14, 2024

'The Interview': Rick Steves Refuses To Get Cynical About the World

The guidebook writer and television personality reflects on his cancer diagnosis, social media’s corrosive effect on tourism and the transformative power of travel.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, December 13, 2024

How Ultraprocessed Foods Took Over America

A new study has found that nearly three-quarters of American adults are now obese or overweight, and there’s growing concern — among politicians, scientists and consumers — about one potential culprit: ultraprocessed foods. Guest: Alice Callahan , a nutrition and health reporter for The New York Times, discusses how these foods came to be such a big part of what we eat, and why that’s so hard to change.  Background reading:  There’s not enough evidence to recommend avoiding ultraprocessed foods, a scientific advisory committee says. Some experts disagree . Name a common condition — heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, dementia, irritable bowel syndrome — and chances are good that a diet high in ultraprocessed foods has been linked to it .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, December 12, 2024

How China Hacked America’s Phone Network

An alarming new hack by China has penetrated the nerve center of the United States: its telephone network. David E. Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses what the scope of the attack tells us about China’s growing power. Guest: David E. Sanger , the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee said hackers listened to phone calls and read texts by exploiting aging equipment and seams in the networks that connect systems. Emerging details of Chinese hack have left U.S. officials increasingly concerned . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, December 11, 2024

Notre-Dame Rises From the Ashes

On Sunday, after a fire that many feared would destroy it, and a swift renovation that defied all predictions, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame reopened to the public. Michael Kimmelman, the chief architecture critic at The Times, tells the story of the miracle on the Seine. Guest: Michael Kimmelman , the architecture critic of The New York Times and the founder and editor-at-large of Headway . Background reading:  Critic’s Notebook: Notre-Dame’s astonishing rebirth from the ashes . The rebuilding took about 250 companies, 2,000 workers, about $900 million , a tight deadline and a lot of national pride. See photos from the reopening. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, December 10, 2024

The 5-Day Manhunt for a C.E.O. Killer

Last week, the chief executive of UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed in Manhattan. A five-day search for the gunman ensued. On Monday, a 26-year-old suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested in Pennsylvania after an employee at a McDonald’s recognized him and called the police. Dionne Searcey, who covers wealth and corporations, and Maria Cramer, a crime reporter in New York City, break down what we know about the suspect, and what the case has revealed about many Americans’ contempt for insurance companies. Guest:  Dionne Searcey , a reporter for The New York Times writing about how the choices made by people and corporations affect the future of our planet. Maria Cramer , a reporter for The New York Times covering the New York Police Department and crime in the city and surrounding areas. Background reading:  The suspect was an Ivy League tech graduate from a prominent Maryland family who in recent months had suffered physical and psychological pain. A visual timeline of the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. shooting. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, December 09, 2024

Inside The Fall Of Syria’s Brutal Dictator

Syria has been controlled by one family for more than half a century who ruled by repression, devastation and violence. But about two weeks ago, the regime began to falter, and then over the course of one night, it collapsed. Carlotta Gall, a senior correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the fall of Bashar al-Assad and what comes next. Guest: Carlotta Gall , a senior correspondent for The New York Times, focusing on the human aspect of wars and civil strife. Background reading:  Live updates: The rebels who toppled Assad face stark challenges in Syria . With Assad gone, a brutal dictatorship ends. But the new risks are huge . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, December 08, 2024

From DealBook: Alex Cooper on Building a Media Brand

The host of the “Call Her Daddy” podcast and founder of the Unwell Network discusses her interview with Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of the 2024 election, her podcast’s journey from chatting about sex advice to delving into more serious subjects and how the Unwell Network’s fan merchandise became a eight-figure business. “I don’t care if people consider me a journalist or a podcaster, or just a girl that talks online every week.” This interview was with Andrew Ross Sorkin of The New York Times at the annual DealBook Summit and recorded live in front of an audience at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Read more about highlights from the day at https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/04/business/dealbook-summit-news Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, December 07, 2024

'The Interview': Tilda Swinton Would Like a Word With Trump About His Mother

The Academy Award-winning actress discusses her lifelong quest for connection, humanity’s innate goodness and the point of being alive.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, December 06, 2024

The Texas Village Rethinking Homelessness

Warning: this episode contains strong language. In Austin, Texas, a local businessman has undertaken one of the nation’s biggest and boldest efforts to confront the crisis of chronic homelessness. Lucy Tompkins, a national reporter for The Times, takes us inside the multimillion-dollar experiment, to understand its promise and peril. Guest: Lucy Tompkins , who reports on national news for The New York Times. Background reading:  Can a big village full of tiny homes ease homelessness in Austin ? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, December 05, 2024

The Supreme Court Takes On Transgender Care for Minors

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court heard a major case on the rights of transgender children that could help uphold or dismantle dozens of laws across the country. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains how the questioning played out and how the justices are likely to rule.  Guest: Adam Liptak , who covers the Supreme Court and writes Sidebar , a column on legal developments, for The New York Times. Background reading:  The justices heard arguments on Wednesday over whether Tennessee can ban some medical treatments for transgender youth . For families of transgender children, Tennessee’s ban forces hard choices . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, December 04, 2024

Two Billionaires’ Big Plan to Shrink Government

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have called the federal bureaucracy an “existential threat to our republic.” Now, President-elect Donald J. Trump is empowering them to drastically shrink it, by whatever means necessary. David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, discusses their plans — and what it would look like if they were actually carried out. Guest: David A. Fahrenthold , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The so-called Department of Government Efficiency has advantages that past budget cutters did not , but laws and court challenges could still make change slow and difficult. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, December 03, 2024

When the President Pardons His Son

President Biden went back on his word by pardoning his son Hunter Biden. His stated rationale for granting the pardon will inevitably muddy the political waters as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to take office with plans to use the Justice Department and the F.B.I. to pursue “retribution” against his political adversaries. Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent, discusses where Mr. Biden’s decision leaves the U.S. justice system. Guest: Peter Baker , chief White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump now agree on one thing: The Biden Justice Department has been politicized . Mr. Biden is facing criticism for absolving his son after insisting he would not . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, December 02, 2024

It’s Tariff Time, Again

Weeks before taking office, President-elect Donald J. Trump is doubling down on tariffs. Even if the threat to impose them proves to be just a negotiating tactic or bluster, it is also a gambit that has immediate consequences. Ana Swanson, who covers trade for The Times, discusses whether tariffs worked in Mr. Trump’s first term and how they compare with the alternative approach used by President Biden. Background reading:  Mr. Trump’s threat to wield tariffs is already rocking business and diplomatic relationships . The president-elect picked Jamieson Greer, a lawyer and former Trump official, to serve as top trade negotiator, a position that will be crucial to Mr. Trump’s plans of rewriting the rules of trade in America’s favor . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, November 29, 2024

From Wirecutter: Don't Get Swindled on Black Friday

Most of the deals you’ll see for Black Friday and Cyber Week aren’t worth your time. This week, we reveal how to actually get a deal that’s worth your money. To listen to more episodes, please search for The Wirecutter Show wherever you get your podcasts. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, November 28, 2024

Thanksgiving With Ina Garten

Leading up to Thanksgiving, we took a trip to the home of Ina Garten, the legendary cookbook author and TV star. For one glorious afternoon, the Barefoot Contessa gave us a master class on the art of hosting. She answered our questions big and small — seating arrangements, whether to have bread at the table, what to do with that difficult relative, how to zest correctly. Plus, she walked us through two of her signature recipes, which you can enjoy this holiday. For photos and recipes from our visit with Ina Garten, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, November 27, 2024

How Israel Uses Palestinian Detainees as Human Shields

Overnight, Israel agreed to a cease-fire with the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah — a major turning point in one of the wars the country has been fighting since Hamas attacked it on Oct. 7. But the war in Gaza shows no sign of ending, and Israel’s conduct there is coming under increased scrutiny. A New York Times investigation has examined one controversial tactic: the Israeli use of Palestinian detainees as human shields. Natan Odenheimer, a contributing reporter for The Times, explains what the investigation revealed, and what the tactic says about the nature of the conflict. Guest: Natan Odenheimer , a contributing reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  A Times investigation found that Israeli soldiers and intelligence agents, throughout the war in Gaza, have regularly forced captured Palestinians to conduct life-threatening reconnaissance missions to avoid putting Israeli soldiers at risk on the battlefield. As the cease-fire in Lebanon takes effect, follow live updates . Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, November 26, 2024

The Metamorphosis of Pete Hegseth

Now that Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as attorney general, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick is his selection of Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense. Dave Philipps, who reports on war and the military for The Times, discusses three major deployments that shaped how Mr. Hegseth views the military — and why, if confirmed, he’s so dead-set on disrupting its leadership. Guest: Dave Philipps , who reports about war, the military and veterans for The New York Times. Background reading:  His military experiences transformed Mr. Hegseth from a critic of war crimes into a defender of the accused. What to know about Mr. Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, November 25, 2024

A Sudden Escalation in Ukraine Before Trump Takes Office

President-elect Donald J. Trump has promised a radically different approach to foreign policy from that of the Biden administration. In Ukraine, he has pledged to end the war in a day. But just weeks before he’s set to take office, the war has taken an unexpected turn. Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses the conflict’s dangerous new phase. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Tit-for-tat moves this week included the use of American-made ballistic missiles to strike inside Russia, and new nuclear threats from Moscow. As Ukraine fires U.S. missiles, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has sent a chilling message . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, November 24, 2024

From Serial: ‘The Good Whale’

After the movie “Free Willy” became a hit, word got out that the star of the film, a killer whale named Keiko, was sick and living in a tiny pool at a Mexican amusement park. Fans were outraged and pleaded for his release. “The Good Whale” tells the story of the wildly ambitious science experiment to return Keiko to the ocean — while the world watched. An epic tale that starts in Mexico and ends in Norway, the six-episode series follows Keiko as he’s transported from country to country, each time landing in the hands of well-intentioned people who believe they know what’s best for him — people who still disagree, decades later, about whether they did the right thing. “The Good Whale" is a new show from Serial Productions and The New York Times. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts, or follow it at https://lnk.to/good-whale  For an exclusive look inside the making of “The Good Whale,” sign up for the newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, November 23, 2024

K-Pop Trained Rosé to Be ‘a Perfect Girl.’ Now She’s Trying to Be Herself.

The Blackpink star strikes out on her own, away from the system that turned her into a global phenomenon.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, November 22, 2024

Matt Gaetz Calls It Quits

After just nine days as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration. Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The Times, discusses the revelations and the reporting that doomed the prospective nomination of Gaetz, a former representative of Florida. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt , an investigative reporter for The New York Times, covering Washington. Background reading:  Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for attorney general. A federal inquiry traced payments from Gaetz to women . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, November 21, 2024

The Murder of Laken Riley

Warning: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence and death. On Wednesday afternoon, a guilty verdict was reached in the death of the Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. A 26-year-old migrant from Venezuela was convicted. Rick Rojas, the Atlanta bureau chief for The Times, discusses the case, and how it became a flashpoint in the national debate over border security. Guest: Rick Rojas , the Atlanta bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Ms. Riley, 22, was attacked in February while running on a trail on the University of Georgia campus in Athens. Her killer was sentenced to life in prison . Lawmakers in Georgia approved tougher rules on immigration after the killing. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, November 20, 2024

The Appeal of the Smaller Breast

For decades, breast augmentations have been one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States. But in recent years, a new trend has emerged: the breast reduction. Lisa Miller, who covers personal and cultural approaches to health for The Times, discusses why the procedure has become so common. Guest: Lisa Miller , a domestic correspondent for the Well section of The New York Times. Background reading:  Are women asserting their independence or capitulating to yet another impossible standard of beauty? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, November 19, 2024

From Resistance to Reflection

Warning: this episode contains strong language. For the past two weeks, Lynsea Garrison of “The Daily” has been talking to people who were part of a movement, known as the resistance, that opposed Donald Trump’s first term as president. With Mr. Trump preparing to again retake the White House, she asked those past protesters how they might react this time. Background reading:  Was Mr. Trump’s election a setback for women? Even women do not agree . Nonprofits have vowed a new resistance . Will donors pay up? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, November 18, 2024

Trump Taps His Fiercest Ally for Attorney General

President-elect Donald J. Trump has picked Representative Matt Gaetz to be his attorney general. Robert Draper, who covers domestic politics for The Times, discusses what the nomination reveals about Mr. Trump’s promise for retribution and how far Republicans might be willing to go to help him get it. Guest: Robert Draper , who covers domestic politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  The attorney general pick has set a new bar for in-your-face nominations . A vendetta over the congressional ethics investigation into Mr. Gaetz helped sink the last speaker. The new speaker has moved to quash the report. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, November 17, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘How Cheerleading Became So Acrobatic, Dangerous and Popular’

Nationwide, just over a million children, mostly girls, participate in cheer each year (some estimates are even higher), more than the number who play softball or lacrosse. And almost every part of that world is dominated by a single company: Varsity Spirit. It’s hard to cheer at the youth, high school or collegiate level without putting money in the company’s pocket. Varsity operates summer camps where children learn to do stunts and perform; it hosts events where they compete; it sells pompoms they shake and uniforms they wear on the sidelines of high school and college football games. Varsity’s market power has made the cheer world a paranoid place. In the reporting for this article, dozens of people spoke about the company in conspiratorial tones better suited to a spy thriller. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, November 16, 2024

'The Interview': The Doctor Who Helped Me Understand My Mom’s Choice to Die

Dr. Ellen Wiebe has performed hundreds of medical aid in dying (or MAID) procedures and is one of Canada’s most prominent advocates for the practice. David Marchese had questions — medical, legal and philosophical — about when it makes sense for doctors to help people to die, and also about how MAID might shape our thinking on what, exactly, constitutes a good death.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, November 15, 2024

Bernie Sanders Says Democrats Have Lost Their Way

The Democratic Party is sifting through the rubble of its sweeping election loss and trying to work out what went wrong. In an interview, Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont discusses his diagnosis and how to chart a path back to power. Guest: Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont Background reading:  Democrats reeling from the election failure have begun playing the blame game . Who are the next leaders of the Democratic Party ? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, November 14, 2024

Trump 2.0: A Cabinet Full of Surprises and an Awkward Visit With Joe Biden

Warning: this episode contains strong language. In his first week as president-elect, Donald J. Trump moved at breakneck speed to fill out his cabinet with a set of loyalists who were both conventional and deeply unconventional, the U.S. Senate chose a leader who could complicate Trump’s agenda, and President Joe Biden welcomed Trump back to the White House. Times Journalists Michael Barbaro, Julie Hirschfeld Davis, Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman, sat down to make sense of it all. Guest:  Julie Hirschfeld Davis , who covers politics for The New York Times. Peter Baker , the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times. Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Matt Gaetz is Mr. Trump’s pick for attorney general . John Thune is set to become the next Senate majority leader . Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump’s brief public display of civility was followed by a two-hour meeting behind closed doors. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, November 13, 2024

What Elon Musk Stands to Gain

After single-handedly remaking the auto industry, social media and the global space race, Elon Musk is now turning his attention, and personal fortune, to politics. Over the past few months, he became one of the most influential figures in the race for president, and on Tuesday Donald J. Trump tapped him to help lead what the president-elect called the Department of Government Efficiency, Kirsten Grind and Eric Lipton, investigative reporters for The Times, explain what exactly Musk wants from the new president, and why he is so well placed to get it. Guest:  Kirsten Grind , an investigative business reporter at The New York Times. Eric Lipton , an investigative reporter at The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump tapped Mr. Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency.” Mr. Musk helped elect Mr. Trump. What does he expect in return? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, November 12, 2024

Why Abortion Rights Won Even as Kamala Harris Lost

Last Tuesday, voters across the country approved measures to protect abortion rights, while rejecting the presidential candidate who claimed to champion those same rights. Kate Zernike, who covers the issue for The Times, explains that gap and what it tells us about the new politics of abortion. Guest: Kate Zernike , a national reporter at The New York Times, writing most recently about abortion. Background reading:  Abortion rights ballot measures succeeded in seven of the 10 states where they were proposed. President-elect Donald J. Trump has distanced himself from the idea of a federal abortion ban, but will face pressure to enact one. Here’s how it could happen . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, November 11, 2024

Democrats Search For Answers

Democrats, devastated by their sweeping losses in the election, are starting to sift through the wreckage of their defeat. Political leaders from all corners of the Democratic coalition are pointing fingers, arguing over the party’s direction and wrestling with what it stands for. Reid J. Epstein, who covers politics for The Times, discusses the reckoning inside the Democratic Party, and where it goes from here. Guest: Reid J. Epstein , a reporter covering politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  In interviews, lawmakers and strategists tried to explain Kamala Harris’s defeat , pointing to misinformation, the Gaza war, a toxic Democratic brand and the party’s approach to transgender issues. Nancy Pelosi, the influential former House speaker, lamented Biden’s late exit and the lack of an “open primary.” For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, November 10, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating.’

When Maggie Jones’s marriage collapsed after 23 years, she was devastated and overwhelmed. She was in her 50s, with two jobs, two teenage daughters and one dog. She didn’t consider dating. She had no time, no emotional energy. But then a year passed. One daughter was off at college, the other increasingly independent. After several more months went by, she started to feel a sliver of curiosity about what kind of men were out there and how it would feel to date again. That meant online dating — the default mode not just for the young but also for people Ms. Jones’s age. Her only exposure had been watching her oldest daughter, home from college one summer, as she sat on her bed rapidly swiping through guy after guy — spending no more than a second or two on each. Ms. Jones tells her story of online dating in later adulthood, and what she learned. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, November 09, 2024

'The Interview': Nancy Pelosi Insists the Election Was Not a Rebuke of the Democrats

The former House Speaker reflects on Donald Trump’s victory, Kamala Harris’s candidacy and the future of the Democratic Party.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, November 08, 2024

Inside Trump World as the Next Chapter Begins

In the days since the election, Donald J. Trump has started preparing to retake the White House. Jonathan Swan, who covered Mr. Trump’s presidential campaign for The Times, and Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent, take us inside the campaign’s endgame. Guest:  Jonathan Swan , a reporter covering politics and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for The New York Times. Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  President-elect Donald J. Trump faces key personnel choices in the wake of his victory. Mr. Trump named Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, November 07, 2024

Donald Trump’s America

As the fallout from the election settles, Americans are beginning to absorb, celebrate and mourn the coming of a second Trump presidency. Nate Cohn, chief political analyst for The Times, and Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent, discuss the voting blocks that Trump conquered and the legacy that he has redefined. Guest:  Nate Cohn , chief political analyst for The New York Times. Peter Baker , chief White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump made gains in every corner of the country and with nearly every demographic group. His victory will allow him to reshape the modern United States in his own image. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, November 06, 2024

Trump, Again

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Donald J. Trump was elected president for a second time. Shortly before that call was made, the Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Nate Cohn, Lisa Lerer and Astead W. Herndon sat down to discuss the state of the election. Guest:  Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Lisa Lerer , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Astead W. Herndon , a national politics reporter and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up.” Background reading:  Follow live election updates . The Republican Party clinched control of the Senate . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, November 05, 2024

A Guide to Election Night 2024

After two years of campaigning, more than a billion of dollars of advertising and a last-minute change to one of the nominees, the 2024 race for president is now in the hands of the American voters. Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The Times, gives a guide to understanding tonight’s election results. Guest: Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  What you need to know about election night results and The New York Times Needle. Despite some late shifts, polls remain closest they’ve ever been. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, November 04, 2024

The Ad Campaign

By the time it’s over, this year’s race for president will have cost at least $3.5 billion. The single biggest expense will be campaign ads. Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The Times, discusses the story that each campaign has been using those ads to tell, 30 seconds at a time. Guest: Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Donald J. Trump and the Republicans have bet big on anti-trans ads across the country. The Harris campaign’s recent Spanish-language advertising has highlighted an insult toward Puerto Rico at Mr. Trump’s rally in Madison Square Garden. Both parties are running ads that tell voters it’s OK to switch sides. “You can vote any way you want. And no one will ever know ,” one says. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, November 03, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘Their Son’s Death Was Devastating. Then Politics Made It Worse.’

A sheriff’s deputy arrived at Nathan and Danielle Clark’s front door on the outskirts of Springfield, Ohio, in September with the latest memento of what their son’s death had become. “I’m sorry that I have to show you this,” she said and handed them a flier with a picture of Aiden, 11, smiling at the camera after his last baseball game. It was the same image the Clarks had chosen for his funeral program and then made into Christmas ornaments for his classmates, but this time the photograph was printed alongside threats and racial slurs. “Killed by a Haitian invader,” the flier read. “They didn’t care about Aiden. They don’t care about you. They are pieces of human trash that deserve not your sympathy, but utter scorn. Give it to them … and then some.” “They have no right to speak for him like this,” Danielle said. “It’s making me sick. There must be some way to stop it.” This was the version of the country the Clarks and their two teenage children had encountered during the last year, ever since Aiden died in a school bus crash in August 2023 on the way to his first day of sixth grade. The crash was ruled an accident, caused by a legally registered Haitian immigrant who veered into the bus while driving without a valid license. But as the presidential campaign intensified, former President Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance, began to tell a different story. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, November 02, 2024

'The Interview': Peter Singer Wants to Shatter Your Moral Complacency

The controversial philosopher discusses societal taboos, Thanksgiving turkeys and whether anyone is doing enough to make the world a better place.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, November 01, 2024

The Army of Election Officials Ready To Reject The Vote

On Tuesday night, as the voting ends and the counting begins, the election system itself will be on trial. Jim Rutenberg, a writer at large for The Times, explains how some local election officials entrusted with certifying ballots are preparing to reject the results  and create chaos in the weeks ahead. Guest: Jim Rutenberg , a writer at large for The New York Times and The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  The army of election officials ready to reject the vote . What to know about the potential election certification crisis. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, October 31, 2024

Black Voters and the Democratic Party: One Family’s Story

Warning: This episode contains strong language and racial slurs. For decades, Black Americans formed the backbone of the Democratic Party, voting by overwhelming margins for Democratic candidates. While most Black voters are expected to cast their ballots for Kamala Harris, polls suggest that support for her might be softening, particularly among Black men. Sabrina Tavernise travels to Georgia, a key swing state, with two “Daily” producers, Lynsea Garrison and Sydney Harper, to speak with one family about their experiences through the decades. Guest:  Sabrina Tavernise , co-host of “The Daily.” Lynsea Garrison , a producer on “The Daily.” Sydney Harper , a producer on “The Daily.” Background reading:  Some Black voters have drifted from Democrats , imperiling Ms. Harris’s bid, a poll showed. As Black voters appear to hesitate on their support, Democrats race to win them over. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, October 30, 2024

Six Days Left: Closing Arguments, Racist Jokes and Burning Ballots

In the final week of the race for president, Donald J. Trump’s big rally in New York appeared to backfire, while Kamala Harris’s closing message cast her as a unifier. Fears about election interference also resurfaced after arsonists burned ballots in three states. The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Lisa Lerer, Shane Goldmacher and Astead Herndon try to make sense of it all. Guest:  Lisa Lerer , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Astead W. Herndon , a national politics reporter and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up.” Background reading:  Trump at the Garden: A closing carnival of grievances, misogyny and racism . Michelle Obama made a searing appeal to men : “Take our lives seriously.” Investigators have identified a “suspect vehicle” in the ballot drop box fires in the Pacific Northwest. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, October 29, 2024

On the Ballot: An Immigration System Most Americans Never Wanted

If Donald J. Trump wins next week’s election, it will be in large part because voters embraced his message that the U.S. immigration system is broken. David Leonhardt, a senior writer at The New York Times, tells the surprising story of how that system came to be. Guest: David Leonhardt , a senior writer at The New York Times who runs The Morning . Background reading:  Whoever wins the election, seeking asylum in the United States may never be the same . For people fleeing war, the U.S. immigration fight has real-life consequences . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, October 28, 2024

The Trump Campaign’s Big Gamble

The presidential campaign is in its final week and one thing remains true: the election is probably going to come down to a handful of voters in a swing states. Jessica Cheung,  a producer for “The Daily,” and Jonathan Swan, a reporter covering politics for The Times, take us inside Donald Trump’s unorthodox campaign to win over those voters. Guest:  Jessica Cheung , a senior producer of “The Daily.” Jonathan Swan , a reporter covering politics and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for The New York Times. Background reading:  In Arizona , many Latino families are divided about the 2024 election. The electorate has rarely seemed so evenly divided . The latest New York Times/Siena College poll found Harris and Trump tied at 48 to 48 percent. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, October 27, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘How Everyone Got Lost in Netflix’s Endless Library’

If you take a journey deep within Netflix’s furthest recesses — burrow past Binge-worthy TV Dramas and 1980s Action Thrillers, take a left at Because You Watched the Lego Batman Movie, keep going past Fright Night — you will eventually find your way to the platform’s core, the forgotten layers of content fossilized by the pressure from the accreted layers above. Netflix’s vast library changed the business of television — in part by making a better product and showing the rest of the industry that it had to follow suit — but it also changed the very nature of television . Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, October 26, 2024

'The Interview': John Fetterman Fears Trump Is Stronger Than Ever

The senator discusses the “astonishing” support for the former president in Pennsylvania, his rift with progressives over Israel and his own position in the Democratic Party.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, October 25, 2024

The United States of Pennsylvania

Throughout this election, one state has been at the center of every imaginable path to victory: Pennsylvania. Both candidates have campaigned there relentlessly, and both parties have spent more money there than in any other state. Campbell Robertson, who has been reporting from Pennsylvania, discusses the shift that is reshaping the map in Pennsylvania.  Guest: Campbell Robertson , a reporter for the National desk at The New York Times. Background reading:  Inside the battle for America’s most consequential battleground state . Small-town Pennsylvania is changing , and Democrats see opportunity. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, October 24, 2024

12 Days to Go: French Fries and Fascism

With less than two weeks to go in the race for the presidency, Donald Trump’s longest-serving White House chief of staff is warning that he met the definition of a fascist, Kamala Harris is seizing on the message of Mr. Trump as a threat to democracy and Mr. Trump himself is relying on viral stunts and vulgarity to break through to undecided voters. The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Michael S. Schmidt, Lisa Lerer, Reid J. Epstein and Nate Cohn try to make sense of it all. Guests:  Michael S. Schmidt , an investigative reporter for The New York Times, covering Washington Lisa Lerer , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Reid J. Epstein , a New York Times reporter covering politics. Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  John Kelly, the Trump White House’s longest-serving chief of staff, said that he believed that Donald Trump met the definition of a fascist . Harris called Mr. Trump’s reported remarks on Hitler and Nazis “deeply troubling.” A look at the polls: A slight shift toward Mr. Trump but still no clear favorite . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, October 23, 2024

The Gender Election

A stark new gender divide has formed among the country’s youngest voters. Young men have drifted toward Donald Trump, while young women are surging toward Kamala Harris. As a result, men and women under 30, once similar in their politics, are now farther apart than any other generation of voters. Claire Cain Miller, a reporter who covers gender for The New York Times, discusses a divide that is defining this election. Guest: Claire Cain Miller , a reporter for The New York Times covering gender, families and education. Background reading:  How the last eight years made young women more liberal . Many Gen Z men feel left behind. Some see Trump as an answer . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, October 22, 2024

As Marijuana’s Popularity Grows, So Do Its Harms

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of a mental health crisis and violence. This Election Day, recreational marijuana could become legal across more than half of the United States. But as more Americans consume more potent forms of the drug more often, a Times investigation has revealed that some of the heaviest users are experiencing serious and unexpected harms to their health. Megan Twohey, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains what she found. Guest: Megan Twohey , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  As America’s marijuana use grows, so do the harms . Stories of marijuana’s little-known risks . Trump signals support for marijuana legalization in Florida. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Mon, October 21, 2024

What Happens in Vegas Could Decide the Election

For millions of Americans, the housing crisis defines the U.S. economy. In the swing state of Nevada, it could soon define the election. Jennifer Medina, who covers politics at The Times, and Carlos Prieto and Clare Toeniskoetter, who are producers on The Daily, traveled there to understand what happens when the promise of the American dream slips away. Guest: Jennifer Medina , a political reporter at The New York Times. Background reading:  Why Nevada Latinos are losing faith in the government . A guide to the 2024 polls in Nevada . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sun, October 20, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘An Acerbic Young Writer Takes Aim at the Identity Era’

There was something distinctly unrelaxed about the way that Tony Tulathimutte, one of the more talented young writers at work in America today, announced the publication of “The Feminist,” a new short story, back in the fall of 2019. “To be clear in advance,” Tulathimutte wrote on Twitter, “feminism is good, this character is not good.” These days, when the faintest gust of heterodoxy is enough to start an internet stampede, it may be wise to put some moral distance between yourself and your protagonists, but as Tulathimutte soon found out, it’s no guarantee you won’t be caught in the crush. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Sat, October 19, 2024

'The Interview': Mia Khalifa’s Messy World of Money, Sex and Activism

For the OnlyFans star and influencer, navigating the internet is a full-time job.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Fri, October 18, 2024

Israel Kills an Architect of the Oct. 7 Attacks

Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas, played a central role in planning the deadly assault on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that set off the war in Gaza. His killing was a major win for Israel, and prompted calls from Israeli leaders for Hamas to surrender. But what actually happens next is unclear. Ronen Bergman, who has been covering the conflict, explains how Israel got its No. 1 target, and what his death means for the future of the war. Guest: Ronen Bergman , a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, based in Tel Aviv. Background reading:  Analysis: Mr. Sinwar is dead. Will the fighting stop ? A chance encounter led to the Hamas leader’s death. Obituary: Mr. Sinwar was a militant commander known for his brutality and cunning . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Thu, October 17, 2024

19 Days to Go: Early Voting, Dance Parties and Third Parties

This week on the campaign trail, Donald Trump displayed bizarre town hall behavior, Kamala Harris pursued a strategy aimed at Black men, and the first wave of early voting offered a look at the energy of the electorate. Michael Barbaro sits down with the political reporters Lisa Lerer, Shane Goldmacher and Rebecca Davis O’Brien to make sense of it all. Guests: Lisa Lerer , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Rebecca Davis O’Brien , a reporter covering national politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  A frustrated Trump lashed out behind closed doors over money. Five takeaways from Kamala Harris’s interview with Charlamagne Tha God. Georgia officials reported record turnout on the first day of early voting . Early voting has started. Here’s what to watch . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Wed, October 16, 2024

The Race That Could Tip Control of the Senate

Yesterday, The Daily explained how control of the House has come down to a few contests in two blue states. Today, we look at the race for the Senate. Carl Hulse, The Times’s chief Washington correspondent, explains how the battle could come down to a single state: Montana. Guest: Carl Hulse , the chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times, who has covered Washington since 1985. Background reading:  Republicans appear poised to take control of the Senate , a Times/Siena poll shows. Senator Jon Tester’s fight for survival is Democrats’ last stand on the Great Plains . The contest is a reflection of a changed Montana . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Tue, October 15, 2024

Two Blue States That Will Determine Control of Congress

This year’s presidential race looks certain to be won or lost in a handful of swing states where neither party has a clear advantage. But that is not the case for Congress. Nicholas Fandos, who covers politics for The Times, explains why control of the House is likely to hinge on what happens in two deeply blue states where Democrats run the show. Guest: Nicholas Fandos , a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times. Background reading:  Far from the presidential battlegrounds, blue states could decide Congress . Tracking the House’s most competitive races . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Mon, October 14, 2024

Inside an Unprepared Secret Service

After the assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump in Butler, Pa., Congress held hearings on the failures of the Secret Service, and its director, Kimberly Cheatle, stepped down. Weeks later, another man attempted to shoot the former president, increasing concerns that something had gone very wrong at the Secret Service. Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains why the agency’s failures are indicative of much more troubling issues. Guest: Eric Lipton , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  An exodus of agents left the Secret Service unprepared for 2024 . From July: The Secret Service has faced questions about its decisions before and immediately after the assassination attempt in Butler. From September: The Secret Service had not swept the area where a gunman lay in wait as Mr. Trump embarked on a short-notice golf outing. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Sat, October 12, 2024

'The Interview': A Conversation With JD Vance

The Republican vice-presidential candidate rejects the idea that he’s changed, defends his rhetoric and still won’t say if Trump lost in 2020.Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts.

Fri, October 11, 2024

Trump 2.0: A Presidency Driven by Revenge

In a special series, “The Daily” examines what a second Trump presidency would look like, and how it would challenge democratic norms. This episode focuses on former President Donald J. Trump’s growing plans for revenge, which his allies and supporters often dismiss as mere bluster. Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter at The New York Times, found that when Mr. Trump asked for retribution in his first term, he got it, over and over again. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt , an investigative reporter for The New York Times, covering Washington. Background reading:  Here are cases of Trump rivals who were subject to investigation. Read excerpts from memos written for Mr. Trump about his powers to prosecute. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Thu, October 10, 2024

25 Days to Go

In the campaign for president, this was the week when back-to-back natural disasters became an inescapable part of the race, when Vice-President Kamala Harris chose to meet the press and when Donald J. Trump faced new accusations of cozying up to Russia’s president. The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Astead W. Herndon, Maggie Haberman and Nate Cohn try to make sense of it all. Guest:  Astead W. Herndon , a national politics reporter and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up.” Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  A national Times/Siena poll found Ms. Harris with a slim lead over Mr. Trump. Republicans have spent tens of millions of dollars on anti-trans ads , part of an attempt to win over suburban female voters. The journalist Bob Woodward cited an unnamed aide as saying that Mr. Trump had spoken to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia as many as seven times since leaving office. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Wed, October 09, 2024

The Parents Aren’t All Right

For years, research on hyper-attentive parenting has focused on all the ways that it can hurt children. Now, the U.S. government is reframing that conversation and asking if our new era of parenting is actually bad for the parents themselves. Claire Cain Miller, who covers families and education for The New York Times, explains why raising children is a risk to your health. Guest: Claire Cain Miller , a reporter who writes for The Upshot at The New York Times. Background reading:  The surgeon general warned about parents’ stress , a sign that intensive parenting may have become too intense for parents. Read the surgeon general’s essay about parent stress. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Tue, October 08, 2024

How NAFTA Broke American Politics

On the campaign trail, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are constantly talking about trade, tariffs and domestic manufacturing. In many ways, these talking points stem from a single trade deal that transformed the U.S. economy and remade both parties’ relationship with the working class. Dan Kaufman, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, explains how the North American Free Trade Agreement broke American politics. Guest: Dan Kaufman , the author of “ The Fall of Wisconsin ,” and a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  How NAFTA broke American politics . Both Democrats and Republicans are expressing support for tariffs to protect American industry, reversing decades of trade thinking in Washington. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Mon, October 07, 2024

The Year Since Oct. 7

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of war and trauma. One year ago, Israel suffered the worst terrorist attack in its history. The conflict that followed has become bigger and deadlier by the day, killing tens of thousands of people and expanding from Gaza to Yemen, Lebanon and now Iran. Today, we return to two men in Israel and Gaza, to hear how their lives have changed. Guests: Golan Abitbul, a resident of Kibbutz Be’eri, in southern Israel; and Hussein Owda, who was among more than a million people sheltering in Rafah. Background reading:  How Oct. 7 sparked a year of conflict . Listen to the first interview with Golan . Listen to the first interview with Hussein . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Sun, October 06, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘The Blind Side’ Made Him Famous. But He Has a Different Story to Tell.

It was an overcast Monday afternoon in late April, and Michael Oher, the former football player whose high school years were dramatized in the movie “The Blind Side,” was driving Michael Sokolove on a tour through a forlorn-looking stretch of Memphis and past some of the landmarks of his childhood. In the movie, Oher moves into the home of the wealthy white couple Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy. They take him shopping for clothes, help him obtain a driver’s license, buy him a pickup truck and arrange for tutoring that helps improve his grades and makes him eligible to play college football. In real life, Oher went on to play eight seasons as a starting offensive tackle in the N.F.L. and won a Super Bowl with the Baltimore Ravens. Now, Oher is suing the Tuohys, claiming that they have exploited him by using his name, image and likeness to promote speaking engagements that have earned them roughly $8 million over the last two decades — and by repeatedly saying that they adopted him when they never did. Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Sat, October 05, 2024

'The Interview': Al Pacino Is Still Going Big

A conversation with the legendary actor about, well, everything.Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts.

Fri, October 04, 2024

Four Weeks to Go

With Election Day fast approaching, polls show the race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump to be the closest in a generation. The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Shane Goldmacher, Maggie Haberman and Nate Cohn break down the state of the race and discuss the last-minute strategies that might tip the scales. Guest:  Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  The state of the race: a calm week and perhaps the clearest picture yet . Scenes of workers on strike, hurricane devastation in the Southeast and missiles over Israel pose tests for Ms. Harris . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Thu, October 03, 2024

Iran Retaliates

Israel’s series of military successes against its longtime adversary Hezbollah had raised the question of whether the militant group’s backer, Iran, would retaliate. On Tuesday, that question was answered, when Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The Times, and Farnaz Fassihi, The Times’s United Nations bureau chief, discuss how they see events developing from here. Guest:  Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Farnaz Fassihi , the United Nations bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Fiery balls of light could be seen falling from the sky over Jerusalem and loud explosions could be heard in Tel Aviv and other areas as Iran launched 180 ballistic missiles at Israel . After the missile attack, Israel may be more prepared to risk war with Iran . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Wed, October 02, 2024

The Walz-Vance Debate: Civility and Then a Clash

Just three weeks after Kamala Harris and Donald J. Trump engaged in a fiery and often hostile presidential debate, their running mates, Tim Walz and JD Vance, met for their own face-off — and struck a very different chord. Reid J. Epstein, a politics reporter for The Times, explains why this debate was so different and what it could mean for the race. Guest: Reid J. Epstein , a politics reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Read coverage of the debate . Analysis: Mr. Vance strained to sell a softer image of Mr. Trump. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show, and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Tue, October 01, 2024

Hurricane Helene’s 600 Miles of Destruction

Warning: This episode contains strong language and descriptions of death. Over the past few days, Hurricane Helene has left a trail of devastation, killing more than 100 people, driving thousands from their homes and leaving millions without power. Judson Jones, a meteorologist and weather reporter for The Times, and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, a Times national reporter, discuss the toll left by the deadly storm. Guest:  Judson Jones , a meteorologist and reporter for The New York Times. Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs , a national reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Hurricane Helene spawned flash floods and landslides as it barreled north after devastating parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast. In less than a day, Helene transformed from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 4. Read about how that happened so quickly . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show and to other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all our shows, covering politics, pop culture and much more. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Mon, September 30, 2024

Alliance vs. Isolation: Harris and Trump’s Competing Views on Foreign Policy

As wars in Ukraine and the Middle East deepen, the U.S. presidential campaign is raising a crucial question: Whose idea of American foreign policy will the world get next? Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The Times, walks us through the plans put forward by Kamala Harris and by Donald J. Trump. Guest: Peter Baker , the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Ms. Harris met with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky , signaling that the White House was preparing her to take over a thorny diplomatic relationship. Mr. Zelensky also met with Mr. Trump as concerns mount in Kyiv that a second Trump administration could spell the end of American support against Russia. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. Soon, you’ll need a subscription to keep full access to this show and to other New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all our shows, covering politics, pop culture and much more. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts .

Sun, September 29, 2024

The Deserter: Parts 4 and 5

In “The Deserter,” Sarah A. Topol reports the story of Ivan, a captain in the Russian Army who fought in Ukraine and then ultimately fled the war and his country with his wife, Anna. Topol spoke to 18 deserters while reporting in eight countries across four continents over the last year and a half; their experiences helped paint a vivid picture of the Russian war operation and its corruption, chaos and brutality. Narrated by Liev Schreiber. “The Deserter” is a five-part special series in collaboration with The New York Times Magazine. All five parts of this audio feature can be found here or by searching for “The Deserter” on the NYT Audio app or wherever you get your podcasts. The text version of the story can be found here .  

Sun, September 29, 2024

The Deserter: Parts 1-3

In “The Deserter,” Sarah A. Topol reports the story of Ivan, a captain in the Russian Army who fought in Ukraine and then ultimately fled the war and his country with his wife, Anna. Topol spoke to 18 deserters while reporting in eight countries across four continents over the last year and a half; their experiences helped paint a vivid picture of the Russian war operation and its corruption, chaos and brutality. Narrated by Liev Schreiber. “The Deserter” is a five-part special series in collaboration with The New York Times Magazine.

Sat, September 28, 2024

'The Interview': John Oliver Is Still Working Through the Rage

The host of "Last Week Tonight" talks about what he’s learned in the ten years of making the show, why he doesn't consider himself a journalist and not giving in to nihilism.

Fri, September 27, 2024

The Criminal Indictment of New York City’s Mayor

For the first time in New York history, federal prosecutors have indicted the city’s sitting mayor, accusing him of accepting illegal campaign donations and luxury gifts in return for political favors. Emma Fitzsimmons, the City Hall bureau chief for The Times, discusses the rise and fall of Mayor Eric Adams. Guest: Emma G. Fitzsimmons , the City Hall bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  The indictment plunges Mr. Adams’s embattled administration further into chaos just months before he is set to face challengers in a hotly contested primary. Here are the two ways Mr. Adams could be forced from office. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, September 26, 2024

How One Hospital Chain Traps Patients for Profit

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of captivity, mental-health trauma and suicidal thoughts. A Times investigation into a leading chain of psychiatric hospitals in the United States reveals a world where profits trump medical needs, and patients are detained against their will. Jessica Silver-Greenberg, an investigative reporter for the Business section of The New York Times, tells the story of one woman who was trapped inside. Guest: Jessica Silver-Greenberg , an investigative reporter for the Business section of The New York Times. Background reading:  How a leading chain of psychiatric hospitals traps patients . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, September 25, 2024

The Slide Toward War in Lebanon

In the past few days, Israel has waged intense air raids in Lebanon, killing more than 600 people, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry. Ben Hubbard, the Istanbul bureau chief for The Times, explains the origins of the spiraling conflict between Israel and its regional adversary Hezbollah. Guest: Ben Hubbard , the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Israel’s strikes on Lebanon are some of the deadliest in decades. Here is what we know about the bombardment . As Lebanon reels from Israeli attacks, the future is murky for a wounded Hezbollah . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, September 24, 2024

How the Cost of Housing Became So Crushing

Over the past year, frustration over the cost of housing in the United States has become a centerpiece of the presidential race, a focus of government policy and an agonizing nationwide problem. Conor Dougherty, who covers housing for The Times, explains why the origin of the housing crisis is what makes it so hard to solve. Guest: Conor Dougherty , who covers housing for The New York Times. Background reading:  Why too few homes get built in the United States. A decade ago, Kalamazoo — and all of Michigan — had too many houses. Now it has a shortage . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, September 23, 2024

How Telegram Became the Underworld’s Favorite App

A Times investigation has found that Telegram, one of the world’s biggest messaging apps, with nearly a billion users, is also a giant black market and gathering place for the likes of terrorists and white supremacists. Adam Satariano, a technology reporter for The Times, discusses the story of Telegram and the arrest of its founder, Pavel Durov. Guest: Adam Satariano , a technology correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  How Telegram became a playground for criminals, extremists and terrorists . The criminal charges against Pavel Durov raised concerns in Silicon Valley about encryption and Telegram’s approach to privacy and security. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, September 22, 2024

'Book Review': Robert Caro on 50 Years of 'The Power Broker'

Robert Caro’s 1974 biography “The Power Broker” is a book befitting its subject, Robert Moses — the unelected parochial technocrat who used a series of appointed positions to entirely reshape New York City and its surrounding environment for generations to come. Like Moses, Caro’s book has exerted an enduring and outsize influence. Caro recently joined The Times’s Book Review Podcast to discuss his experience writing the seminal book, and how he accounts for its continuing legacy. You can find more information about that episode here .

Sat, September 21, 2024

'The Interview': Sally Rooney Thinks Career Growth Is Overrated

The star novelist discusses her public persona, the discourse around her work and why reinvention isn’t her goal.

Fri, September 20, 2024

Six Weeks to Go

As the presidential race enters its final 45 days, we assemble a campaign round table with our colleagues from the politics desk. Maggie Haberman, Shane Goldmacher and Nate Cohn interpret this week’s biggest developments. Guest:  Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  Harris had stronger debate, polls find, but the race remains deadlocked . Here’s the latest on the 2024 elections. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, September 19, 2024

The Day Thousands of Pagers Exploded in Lebanon

Hundreds of electronic devices carried by Hezbollah members exploded simultaneously across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday in an audacious plot by Israel. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses what the attack accomplished, and what it cost. Guest: Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  What we know about the deadly wireless-device explosions in Lebanon. Israel’s pager attack was a tactical success without a strategic goal , analysts say. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, September 18, 2024

How Extremists Took Over Israel

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence. In the last year, the world’s eyes have been on the war in Gaza, which still has no end in sight. But there is a conflict in another Palestinian territory that has gotten far less attention, where life has become increasingly untenable: the West Bank. Ronen Bergman, who has been covering the conflict, explains why things are likely to get worse, and the long history of extremist political forces inside Israel that he says are leading the country to an existential crisis. Guest: Ronen Bergman , a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  How extremist settlers took over Israel . What is the West Bank and who controls it? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, September 17, 2024

A Second Assassination Attempt and the New Era of Political Violence

A suspect was charged on Monday in connection with what appears to be a second assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump. Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Glenn Thrush, who have been covering the case, and Peter Baker, The Times’s chief White House correspondent, discuss the suspect’s background, the Secret Service’s struggle to protect the former president, and this new era of political violence. Guests:  Thomas Gibbons-Neff , a correspondent on the National desk of The New York Times. Glenn Thrush , who reports on the Justice Department for The New York Times. Peter Baker , the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  What we know about the latest apparent assassination attempt. The case is another sign of how much the American political landscape has been shaped by anger stirred by Mr. Trump and against him . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, September 16, 2024

Three Undecided Voters, Two Swing States, One Big Decision

From the moment Donald Trump and Kamala Harris walked off the debate stage, both their campaigns have argued about who won the showdown. But the real question is what the debate meant to a small sliver of voters in a handful of swing states. Campbell Robertson, a reporter on The Times’s National desk, and Stella Tan, a producer on “The Daily,” speak to three undecided voters about what they saw during the debate, and how much closer it brought them to a decision. Guest:  ​​ Campbell Robertson , a reporter for the National desk at The New York Times, who has been tracking undecided voters in Pennsylvania. Stella Tan , an audio producer for “The Daily,” who spoke to an undecided voter in Wisconsin. Background reading:  Voters said the vice president talked about a sweeping vision to fix the country’s most stubborn problems. But they wanted to hear more . “The Run-Up”: Here’s what undecided voters are thinking . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, September 15, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘The For-Profit City That Might Come Crashing Down’

If Próspera were a normal town, Jorge Colindres, a freshly cologned and shaven lawyer, would be considered its mayor. His title here is “technical secretary.” Looking out over a clearing in the trees in February, he pointed to the small office complex where he works collecting taxes and managing public finances for the city’s 2,000 or so physical residents and e-residents, many of whom have paid a fee for the option of living in Próspera, on the Honduran island of Roatán, or remotely incorporating a business there. Nearby is a manufacturing plant that is slated to build modular houses along the coast. About a mile in the other direction are some of the city’s businesses: a Bitcoin cafe and education center, a genetics clinic, a scuba shop. A delivery service for food and medical supplies will deploy its drones from this rooftop. Próspera was built in a semiautonomous jurisdiction known as a ZEDE (a Spanish acronym for Zone for Employment and Economic Development). It is a private, for-profit city, with its own government that courts foreign investors through low taxes and light regulation. Now, the Honduran government wants it gone.

Sat, September 14, 2024

'The Interview': Demi Moore Is Done With the Male Gaze

The actress discusses how her relationship to her body and fame has changed after decades in the public eye.

Fri, September 13, 2024

The Story Behind ‘They’re Eating the Pets’

At this week’s presidential debate, Donald J. Trump went into an unprompted digression about immigrants eating people’s pets. While the claims were debunked, the topic was left unexplained. Miriam Jordan, who covers the impact of immigration policies for The Times, explains the story behind the shocking claims and the tragedy that gave rise to them. Guest: Miriam Jordan , a national immigration correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A local official said there was “absolutely no evidence” for the outlandish claim about Haitian migrants that Mr. Trump and his campaign have amplified. How an Ohio town landed in the middle of the immigration debate . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, September 12, 2024

How the Election Is Sinking a $15 Billion Business Deal

In a highly unusual move, the Biden administration signaled last week that it would block a Japanese company from buying an iconic American company in a critical swing state. Alan Rappeport, who covers the Treasury Department for The Times, discusses the politics that could doom the multibillion-dollar deal, and what it says about the new power of American labor. Guest: Alan Rappeport , an economic policy reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Biden is expected to block Nippon Steel’s takeover of U.S. Steel . How swing-state politics are sinking a global steel deal . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, September 11, 2024

Harris Baits Trump: Inside Their Fiery Debate

In their first and possibly only presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris dominated and enraged former President Donald J. Trump. Jonathan Swan, who covers politics and the Trump campaign for The Times, explains how a night that could have been about Ms. Harris’s record instead became about Mr. Trump’s temperament. Guest: Jonathan Swan , a political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Read The Times’s live coverage of the debate as it happened . Who won? Here’s a sampling of the reaction . And here’s a fact-check on Mr. Trump and Ms. Harris . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, September 10, 2024

Judge Delays Trump Sentencing Until After Election

Last week, a judge in Manhattan announced that he was delaying the sentencing of Donald J. Trump until after the election. It is the only one of the four criminal cases against the former president that will have gone to trial before voters go to the polls. Ben Protess, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, discusses Mr. Trump’s remarkable legal win and its limits. Guest: Ben Protess , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Judge Juan M. Merchan delayed Trump’s sentencing until Nov. 26 , after Election Day. Mr. Trump owes the delay in part to his legal resources and political status. It raised a question: Is he above the law? For more information on today’s episode, visit   nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, September 09, 2024

The Harris Honeymoon Is Over

Is Kamala Harris’s surge beginning to ebb? That’s the question raised by the recent New York Times/Siena College poll, which finds Donald J. Trump narrowly ahead of Ms. Harris among likely voters nationwide. Nate Cohn, who covers American politics, explains why some of Ms. Harris’s strengths from just a few weeks ago are now becoming her weaknesses, and the opening that’s creating for the former president. Guest: Nate Cohn , who covers American politics, explains why some of Ms. Harris’s strengths from just a few weeks ago are now becoming her weaknesses, and the opening that’s creating for the former president. Background reading:  Both candidates have scant opportunity to shift the electorate, but for Mr. Trump, opinions are largely fixed. Ms. Harris is still unknown to many. How the fight to define Ms. Harris will shape Tuesday’s presidential debate. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sat, September 07, 2024

'The Interview': Change Can Be Beautiful. Just Ask Will Ferrell and Harper Steele.

The superstar comedian and his best friend and collaborator discuss the journey that deepened their friendship.

Fri, September 06, 2024

The First Post-Affirmative Action Class Enters College

The Supreme Court’s decision to ban affirmative action last summer was expected to drastically change the demographics of college campuses around the country. David Leonhardt, who has written about affirmative action for The Times, explains the extent and nature of that change as the new academic year gets underway. Guest: David Leonhardt , a senior writer who runs The Morning , The Times’s flagship daily newsletter. Background reading:  Two elite colleges have seen shifts in racial makeup after the affirmative action ban. The Supreme Court decision last year rejected affirmative action programs at Harvard and North Carolina. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, September 05, 2024

Kamala Harris’s Record on Immigration

As Vice President Kamala Harris moves into the final stretch of her campaign, one of the biggest issues both for voters and for Republicans attacking her is the surge of migrants crossing the southern border over the past four years. Zolan Kanno-Youngs, who covers the White House for The Times, discusses Ms. Harris’s record on border policy. Guest: Zolan Kanno-Youngs , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  As Republicans attack Ms. Harris on immigration, here’s what her record shows . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, September 04, 2024

The Battle to Control the World’s Most Powerful Technology

The American company Nvidia has created one of the world’s most sought-after inventions: a computer chip that powers artificial intelligence. Amid concerns that the technology could help China modernize its military, however, the United States has tried to control the export of the chips. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times, discusses her investigation into the escalating war over the technology. Guest: Ana Swanson , who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times. Background reading:  With smugglers and front companies, China is skirting American A.I. restrictions . Read takeaways from our investigation into the trade in the chips. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, September 03, 2024

The Push to Ban Phones in School

As students around the United States head back to school, many are encountering a new reality: bans on their use of cellphones. Natasha Singer, a technology reporter for The New York Times, discusses the restrictions and the contentious debate they have prompted. Guest: Natasha Singer , a technology reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  So far this year, at least eight states have passed laws, issued orders or adopted rules to curb phone use among students during school hours. This Florida school district banned cellphones. Here’s what happened . How has tech changed your school experience? We want to hear about it . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Fri, August 30, 2024

What Phil Donahue Meant to Me

Phil Donahue, the game-changing daytime television host, died last week at 88. Mr. Donahue turned “The Phil Donahue Show” into a participation event, soliciting questions and comments on topics as varied as human rights and orgies. Michael Barbaro explains what Phil Donahue meant to him. Background reading:  An obituary for Mr. Donahue , who died last week at 88. Here are 3 episodes that explain Mr. Donahue’s daytime dominance. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, August 29, 2024

Why Tipping Is Everywhere

Tipping, once contained to certain corners of the economy, has exploded, creating confusion and angst. Now, it is even becoming an issue in the U.S. presidential campaign. Ben Casselman, who covers the U.S. economy for The New York Times, cracks open the mystery of this new era of tipping. Guest: Ben Casselman , a reporter covering the U.S. economy for The New York Times. Background reading:  How to deal with the many requests for tips . Former President Donald J. Trump called Vice President Kamala Harris a “copycat” over her “no tax on tips” plan. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, August 28, 2024

The War That Won’t End

It’s been nearly a year since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attacks in Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, explains why the war is still going, and what it would take to end it. Guest: Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here’s a look at the twists and turns over months of talks and what the main sticking points have been recently. Cease-fire talks will continue in Cairo , officials said. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, August 27, 2024

The First Major Cyberattack of the 2024 Election

The U.S. authorities have repeatedly warned that foreign governments would seek to meddle in the upcoming presidential election. It now appears they were right. David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, tells the story of the first major cyberattack of the 2024 campaign. Guest: David E. Sanger , a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The hacking of presidential campaigns has started , with the usual fog of motives. The finding that Iran had breached the campaign of former President Donald J. Trump was widely expected. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, August 26, 2024

Trump vs. Harris on the Economy

As the 2024 presidential race enters the homestretch, former President Donald J. Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are putting economic policy at the center of their pitches to voters. Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy for The New York Times, evaluates both of their plans. Guest: Jim Tankersley , an economic policy reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Analysis: Both candidates embrace expansions of government power to steer economic outcomes — but in vastly different areas. Analysis: Harris’s price-gouging ban plan does not appear to amount to government price controls. It also might not bring down grocery bills anytime soon. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, August 25, 2024

Introducing ‘The Wirecutter Show’

In the very first episode of The Wirecutter Show , which launched on Aug. 21, the team goes deep on laundry—what you’re probably doing wrong, how to actually pretreat stains, and the tips and tricks to make it all easier. Find more episodes wherever you get your podcasts. And follow The Wirecutter Show to get new episodes right away.

Sat, August 24, 2024

Jenna Ortega Is Still Recovering From Childhood Stardom

The actress talks to Lulu Garcia-Navarro about learning to protect herself and the hard lessons of early fame.

Fri, August 23, 2024

At the Democratic Convention, a Historic Nomination

Last night, at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris accepted her party’s nomination, becoming the first woman of color in U.S. history to do so. Astead W. Herndon and Reid J. Epstein, who cover politics for The Times, discuss the story this convention told about Ms. Harris — and whether that story could be enough to win the presidential election. Guest:  Astead W. Herndon , a national politics reporter and the host of the politics podcast “ The Run-Up ” for The New York Times. Reid J. Epstein , who covers politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  Kamala Harris promised to chart a “new way forward” as she accepted the nomination. “The Run-Up”: It’s her party now. What’s different? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, August 22, 2024

The Republican Plan to Challenge a Harris Victory

At the Democratic National Convention, party officials are celebrating polls showing that Kamala Harris is now competitive with Donald Trump in every major swing state across the country. But in one of those swing states, Republicans have laid the groundwork to challenge a potential Harris victory this fall, by taking over an obscure, unelected board. Nick Corasaniti, a Times reporter who focuses on voting and elections, explains. Guest: Nick Corasaniti , a reporter covering national politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  The unelected body that shapes voting rules in Georgia has a new conservative majority, whose members question the state’s 2020 results. They now have new power to influence the results in 2024 . Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in close races across Arizona, Georgia, Nevada and North Carolina , crucial swing states that Mr. Trump had seemed poised to run away with. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, August 21, 2024

Inside Ukraine’s Invasion of Russia

This episode contains descriptions of war. When Ukrainian troops crossed over into Russia two weeks ago, it appeared at first to be a largely symbolic gesture. But in the time since, it has emerged as a potentially pivotal moment in the war. Andrew Kramer, the Kyiv bureau chief for The Times, explains what’s behind the audacious Ukrainian operation, and Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief, explains how Russia’s response could reshape the conflict. Guest:  Andrew E. Kramer , the Kyiv bureau chief for The New York Times. Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Planned in secrecy, the incursion was a bold move to upend the war’s dynamics and put Moscow on the defensive — a gambit that could also leave Ukraine exposed . President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to hold Russian territory as leverage in future talks. In Moscow, many doubt the strategy . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, August 20, 2024

Biden Leaves the Stage

On the first night of the Democratic National Convention, the stage belonged to the man who chose to give it up. Katie Rogers and Peter Baker, White House correspondents for The Times, discuss President Biden’s private pain since stepping aside, and his public message in Chicago. Guest:  Katie Rogers , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Peter Baker , the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Biden defended his record and endorsed Kamala Harris : “America, I gave my best to you.” Analysis: The speech Biden never wanted to give . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, August 19, 2024

The Story of Kamala Harris

Over the next few days at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris will accept her party’s nomination and reintroduce herself to American voters. Astead W. Herndon, a national politics reporter and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up,” talks through key periods in Ms. Harris’s life that explain what she believes and the kind of president she might become. Guest: Astead W. Herndon , a national politics reporter and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up” for The New York Times. Background reading:  A vice-presidential learning curve: How Ms. Harris picked her shots . Nearly 14 years ago, Ms. Harris’s opponent in the California attorney general’s race gave an answer at a debate that was frank — and fateful for the future Democratic presidential nominee . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, August 18, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘The Man Who Couldn’t Stop Going to College’

Benjamin B. Bolger has been to Harvard and Stanford and Yale. He has been to Columbia and Dartmouth and Oxford, and Cambridge, Brandeis and Brown. Over all, Bolger has 14 advanced degrees, plus an associate’s and a bachelor’s. Against a backdrop of pervasive cynicism about the nature of higher education, it is tempting to dismiss a figure like Bolger as the wacky byproduct of an empty system. Then again, Bolger has run himself through that system, over and over and over again; it continues to take him in, and he continues to return to it for more.

Sat, August 17, 2024

'The Interview': Jelly Roll Cannot Believe How His Life Turned Out

From jail and addiction to music stardom — the singer tells David Marchese he’s living a “modern American fairy tale.”

Fri, August 16, 2024

How Air-Conditioning Conquered America

Air-conditioning has become both our answer to a warming planet and a major obstacle to actually confronting it. Emily Badger, who covers cities and urban policy for The Times, explains the increasingly dangerous paradox of trying to control the temperature. Guest: Emily Badger , who covers cities and urban policy for The New York Times. Background reading:  From 2017: How air-conditioning conquered America . Air-conditioning use will surge in a warming world , the U.N. has warned. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, August 15, 2024

California’s Crackdown on Homeless Encampments

In the weeks since a landmark Supreme Court ruling opened the door for cities and states to crack down on homeless encampments, California — the state with the largest homeless population — has taken some of the nation’s most sweeping actions against them. Shawn Hubler, who covers California for The Times, discusses the race to clean up what has become one of the Democratic Party’s biggest vulnerabilities before Election Day. Guest: Shawn Hubler , a reporter covering California for The New York Times. Background reading:  Gov. Gavin Newsom cleared homeless camps in L.A. county , where he wants more “urgency.” Mr. Newsom ordered California officials to remove homeless encampments. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, August 14, 2024

How One Tech Monopoly Paved the Way for Another

In a landmark antitrust ruling against Google last week, another case was at the heart of the story — one from the 1990s. Steve Lohr, who covers technology and the economy for The Times, explains the influence of United States v. Microsoft and what lessons that case might hold for the future of Big Tech today. Guest: Steve Lohr , who covers technology, the economy and work for The New York Times. Background reading:  How the Google antitrust ruling may influence tech competition . The ruling on Google’s search dominance was the first antitrust decision of the modern internet era in a case against a technology giant. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, August 13, 2024

Harris Takes the Lead in Key States

New polls by The New York Times and Siena College find that Vice President Kamala Harris has transformed the 2024 presidential race and is now leading former President Donald J. Trump in three crucial battleground states. Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The Times, explains why Ms. Harris is benefiting so much. Guest: Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times.  Background reading:  Ms. Harris leads Mr. Trump in three key states, according to new surveys by The Times and Siena College The polls show that the vice president has fundamentally changed the race . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, August 12, 2024

Inside The Worst Three Week’s Of Trump’s Campaign

For much of the past year, Donald J. Trump and those around him were convinced that victory in the presidential race was all but certain. Now, everything has changed, after the decision by President Biden not to seek a second term. Jonathan Swan, who covers the Trump campaign for The New York Times, discusses the former president’s struggle to adjust to his new opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris. Guest: Jonathan Swan , who covers politics and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for The New York Times. Background reading:  People around the former and would-be president see a candidate disoriented by his new opponent . At a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Mr. Trump tried to wrestle back the public’s attention . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, August 11, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘The Woman Who Could Smell Parkinson’s’

Les Milne was a consultant anesthesiologist, and his wife, Joy, typically found that he came home smelling of anesthetics, antiseptics and blood. But he returned one August evening in 1982, shortly after his 32nd birthday, smelling of something new and distinctly unsavory, of some thick must. From then on, the odor never ceased, though neither Les nor almost anyone but his wife could detect it. For Joy, even a small shift in her husband’s aroma might have been cause for distress, but his scent now seemed to have changed fundamentally, as if replaced by that of someone else. Les began to change in other ways, however, and soon the smell came to seem almost trivial. It was as if his personality had shifted. Les had rather suddenly become detached, ill-tempered, apathetic. It was not until much later that he would be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. The scent Joy had noticed would become a possible solution for earlier diagnosis.

Sat, August 10, 2024

'The Interview': James Lankford Tried to Solve Immigration for the GOP

Senator James Lankford discusses how political calculations killed his border bill, the evangelical Christian vote and preparing for life after Trump.

Fri, August 09, 2024

Breaking’s Olympic Debut

More than 50 years after its inception, “breaking” — not “break dancing,” a term coined by the media and disdained by practitioners — will debut as an Olympic sport. Jonathan Abrams, who writes about the intersection of sports and culture, explains how breaking’s big moment came about. Guest: Jonathan Abrams, a Times reporter covering national culture news. Background reading:  The Olympic battles in breaking will be a watershed moment for a dance form conceived and cultivated by Black and Hispanic youth in the Bronx during the 1970s. Breakers are grappling with hip-hop’s Olympic moment. Will their art translate into sport? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, August 08, 2024

Dispatches From a Kamala Harris Field Office

Vice President Kamala Harris’s ascent to the top of the Democratic ticket has transformed the U.S. presidential race. But the real test awaits: Will the party be able to translate that energy into a winning coalition of voters in November? Reid J. Epstein, who covers politics for The Times, discusses a group of skeptical voters in swing states who may post the biggest challenge to the vice president. Our audio producers — Jessica Cheung and Stella Tan — traveled to Wisconsin to speak to some of them. Guest: Reid J. Epstein , a reporter covering politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  How Ms. Harris’s running mate, Tim Walz, transformed from a little-known governor of a blue state to one of his party’s most prominent and powerful messengers. Democrats are buzzing but sustaining the impetus is the next challenge.   For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, August 07, 2024

Harris Chooses Walz

Earlier this summer, few Democrats could have identified Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota. But, in a matter of weeks, Mr. Walz has garnered an enthusiastic following in his party, particularly among the liberals who cheer on his progressive policies. On Tuesday, Vice President Kamala Harris named him as her running mate. Ernesto Londoño, who reports for The Times from Minnesota, walks us through Mr. Walz’s career, politics and sudden stardom. Guest: Ernesto Londoño , a reporter for The Times based in Minnesota, covering news in the Midwest.  Background reading:  Who is Tim Walz , Kamala Harris’s running mate? Mr. Walz has faced criticism for his response to the George Floyd protests.  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, August 06, 2024

A Wild Day on Wall Street

Every major U.S. stock market plunged on Monday, wiping out billions of dollars in value. Jeanna Smialek, who covers the U.S. economy for The Times, discusses what was behind the dizzying sell-off — and what it can tell us about whether America is headed for a recession. Guest: Jeanna Smialek , a reporter covering the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy for The New York Times. Background reading:  Global stock markets fell sharply — the latest example of how distinct economic forces can ricochet across markets. What should you do when the stock market drops? Here’s the advice from our columnist. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, August 05, 2024

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Sun, August 04, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘Online Dating After 50 Can Be Miserable. But It’s Also Liberating.’

When Maggie Jones’s marriage collapsed after 23 years, she was devastated and overwhelmed. She was in her 50s, with two jobs, two teenage daughters and one dog. She didn’t consider dating. She had no time, no emotional energy. But then a year passed. One daughter was off at college, the other increasingly independent. After several more months went by, she started to feel a sliver of curiosity about what kind of men were out there and how it would feel to date again. The last time she dated was 25 years ago, and even then, she fell into relationships mostly with guys from high school, college, parties, work. Now every man she knew was either married, too young, too old or otherwise not a good fit. That meant online dating — the default mode not just for the young but also for people Ms. Jones’s age. Her only exposure had been watching her oldest daughter, home from college one summer, as she sat on her bed rapidly swiping through guy after guy — spending no more than a second or two on each. Ms. Jones tells her story of online dating in later adulthood, and what she learned.

Sat, August 03, 2024

'The Interview': Vince Vaughn Turned This Interview Into Self-Help

I went in expecting a swaggering, overconfident guy. I found something much more interesting.

Fri, August 02, 2024

The Secret Succession Fight That Will Determine the Future of Fox News

For years, Rupert Murdoch seemed content to let his children battle it out for control of his conservative media empire once he’s gone. Jim Rutenberg, who writes about media and politics for The Times, discusses how a secret change to that plan by Mr. Murdoch touched off an ugly family squabble that could influence how much of the world sees the news. Guest: Jim Rutenberg , a writer at large for The New York Times and The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  Mr. Murdoch has moved to preserve his media businesses as a conservative force. Several of his children are fighting back . The 93-year-old media tycoon spent the past 70 years building a global media empire that gave him influence in journalism, politics and pop culture. Here’s how . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, August 01, 2024

The Long Shadow of Julian Assange’s Conviction

Warning: this episode contains strong language and audio of war. When the long legal saga of Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, came to an end this summer, it marked the first time that the U.S. government had convicted anyone for publishing classified material. Charlie Savage, who covers national security and legal policy for The Times, discusses what the conviction means for journalism and government accountability in a world where publishing state secrets can now be treated as a crime. Guest: Charlie Savage , a national security and legal policy correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Assange’s plea deal sets a chilling precedent on the ability of journalists to report on military, intelligence or diplomatic information that officials deem secret. To some, Mr. Assange was a heroic crusader for truth. To others, he was a reckless leaker endangering lives . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, July 31, 2024

Will Israel and Hezbollah Go to War?

Warning: This episode contains audio of war. Over the past few days, the simmering feud between Israel and the Lebanese militia Hezbollah, has reached a critical moment. Ben Hubbard, the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times, explains why the latest tit-for-tat attacks are different and why getting them to stop could be so tough. Guest: Ben Hubbard , the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Israel says it killed a Hezbollah commander , Fuad Shukr, in an airstrike near Beirut. The Israeli military blamed Mr. Shukr for an assault on Saturday that killed 12 children and teenagers in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, July 30, 2024

The V.P.’s Search for a V.P.

Warning: This episode contains strong language. Although Vice President Kamala Harris has officially been a presidential candidate for only about a week, the race to become her running mate is well underway. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, takes us inside the selection process. Guest: Lisa Lerer , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  What’s more exciting than a veepstakes? A surprise veepstakes . Take a look at the leading contenders to be Ms. Harris’s running mate. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, July 29, 2024

A Radical Reboot of Nuclear Energy

Nuclear power, once the great hope for a clean way to meet the world’s energy needs, fell out of favor decades ago. Brad Plumer, who covers technology and policy efforts to address global warming for The New York Times, explains how one company with a radical idea is now working to bring it back. Guest: Brad Plumer , who covers technology and policy efforts to address global warming for The New York Times. Background reading:  Work is starting in Wyoming coal country on a new type of reactor. Its main backer, Bill Gates, says he’s in it for the emissions-free electricity. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, July 28, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘The Kidnapping I Can’t Escape’

On Nov. 12, 1974, Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s father’s childhood friend Jack Teich was kidnapped out of his driveway in the nicest part of the nicest part of Long Island. He was arriving home from work when two men forced him into their car at gunpoint and took him to a house where they chained and interrogated him. On the second day of his kidnapping, Jack’s wife, Janet, received a call from someone demanding a ransom of $750,000, and a few days later, Janet and Jack’s brother Buddy dropped the money off at Penn Station under F.B.I. surveillance. The F.B.I. did not catch the kidnapper, but afterward, he decided to let Jack go. Jack was home safe. He had survived his kidnapping. But the actual kidnapping is not what this story is about, if you can believe it. It’s about surviving what you survived, which is also known as the rest of your life.

Sat, July 27, 2024

'The Interview': Pete Buttigieg Thinks the Trump Fever Could Break

The Democrat talks about the election vibe shift and what a Kamala Harris win would mean for both parties.

Fri, July 26, 2024

Hope in Venezuela

For years, Venezuelans have been living through one of the most severe economic collapses in modern history — one that has caused about a quarter of the country to flee. But this weekend, an election is offering many a real hope for change. Julie Turkewitz, the Andes bureau chief for The Times, explains why, after years under a repressive government, Venezuelans think this time might be different. Guest: Julie Turkewitz , the Andes bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  The “Iron Lady” of Venezuela threatens to unseat its autocrat . As many as one-third of Venezuelans would consider migrating if the country’s authoritarian leader is given another six years in power, one poll showed. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, July 25, 2024

The Harris Campaign Is Born

Over the past 48 hours, as the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris went from theoretical to inevitable, she has delivered the first glimpses of how her campaign will run. Reid J. Epstein, who covers politics for The Times, discusses what we’ve learned from her debut. Guest: Reid J. Epstein , who covers politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  Ms. Harris gave her first speech as the de facto Democratic nominee to a deafening crowd. Her presidential bid is getting a pop music rollout online . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, July 24, 2024

How the Secret Service Failed to Protect Trump

In the week since the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the security mistakes that led to the shooting have come into sharp focus, prompting Kimberly Cheatle, the head of the Secret Service, to resign. Glenn Thrush, who reports on the Justice Department for The Times, discusses what we now know about the service’s lapses that day. Guest: Glenn Thrush , a reporter on the Justice Department for The New York Times. Background reading:  See a visual timeline of the shooting at the Trump rally. In resigning, Ms. Cheatle said that one of the Secret Service’s foremost duties was to protect the nation’s leaders, adding that it “fell short of that mission” on July 13. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, July 23, 2024

The Coronation of Kamala Harris

As Democrat after Democrat races to anoint Kamala Harris as their party’s presidential candidate, it has become clear that she will face no real challenge for the nomination. Nate Cohn, chief political analyst for The Times, and Reid J. Epstein, a Times reporter covering politics, discuss what that smooth path for Ms. Harris could mean for her broader campaign. Guest:  Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Reid J. Epstein , who covers politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  On her first full day in the race , Ms. Harris drew endorsements from her final possible rivals, hauled in record sums of cash and attacked Donald J. Trump. Here are the latest polls on the Harris-Trump matchup. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, July 22, 2024

Joe Biden Drops Out

President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, as his replacement. Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, discusses how the race for the White House has suddenly been turned upside down. Guest: Peter Baker , the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Biden dropped out of the presidential race , scrambling the campaign for the White House. Inside the weekend when he decided to withdraw . How will Democrats replace Mr. Biden at the top of the presidential ticket? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, July 21, 2024

Sunday Special: The 100 Best Books of the Century (So Far)

Earlier this month, the New York Times Book Review rolled out the results of an ambitious survey it conducted to determine the best books of the 21st century so far. On this special episode of the Book Review Podcast, host Gilbert Cruz chats with some fellow Book Review editors about the results of that survey and about the project itself. To read the full list, please visit: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/best-books-21st-century.html For more episodes, search “Book Review podcast” wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show.

Sat, July 20, 2024

'The Interview': Joel Embiid Believes He Could Have Been the GOAT

The N.B.A. star talks Philly cheesesteaks, Twitter trolling and playing for Team U.S.A. over France in the Olympics.

Fri, July 19, 2024

At the Republican Convention, Trump Achieves Mythical Status

Donald J. Trump’s acceptance of his party’s nomination put an exclamation point on a triumphant week for a Republican Party that emerged from its convention confident and unified. At the same time, the Democratic Party is moving closer and closer to replacing President Biden on the ticket. Jonathan Swan, who covers Mr. Trump’s presidential campaign, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Republican National Convention, and Reid J. Epstein, who covers Mr. Biden’s re-election campaign, discusses where it stands as expectations are rising among Democrats that the president will reconsider his decision to stay in the race. Guest:  Reid J. Epstein , a reporter covering politics for The New York Times. Jonathan Swan , a reporter covering politics and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here are six takeaways from the Republican National Convention. Mr. Trump ended the convention with a lengthy speech that started solemn and turned rambling. Read the transcript . As Republicans rally around the former president, Democrats are circling Mr. Biden like sharks . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, July 18, 2024

Trump 2.0: He’s Never Sounded Like This Before

In a special series leading up to Election Day, “The Daily” will explore what a second Trump presidency would look like, and what it could mean for American democracy. Since he began his latest campaign, former President Donald J. Trump’s message has changed, becoming darker, angrier and more focused on those out to get him than it ever was before. Charles Homans, who covers national politics for The Times, has been studying the evolution of Mr. Trump’s message, and what exactly it means to his supporters and for the country. Guest: Charles Homans , who covers national politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  No major American presidential candidate has talked as Mr. Trump now does at his rallies — not Richard Nixon, not George Wallace, not even Mr. Trump himself. The first night of the Republican National Convention sought to strike a new note . But some of the lyrics were familiar. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, July 17, 2024

The Surprise Ending to the Mar-a-Lago Documents Case

As the Republican National Convention entered its second day, former President Donald J. Trump and his allies absorbed the stunning new reality that the most formidable legal case against him had been thrown out by a federal judge, who ruled that the appointment of the special counsel who brought the case, Jack Smith, had violated the Constitution.  Alan Feuer, who has been covering the classified documents case for The Times, explains what it means that the case could now be dead. Guest: Alan Feuer , a reporter covering extremism and political violence for The New York Times. Background reading:  Judge Aileen Cannon dismissed the classified documents case against Mr. Trump . The effort to hold Mr. Trump to account has already yielded a Supreme Court decision giving former presidents broad immunity. Now another case could make prosecuting political figures more complicated . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, July 16, 2024

Trump Picks His Running Mate — and Political Heir

On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald J. Trump chose his running mate: Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio. We watched the process unfold in real time in Milwaukee. Michael C. Bender, who covers Mr. Trump and his movement for The Times, takes us through the day. Guest: Michael C. Bender , a political correspondent covering Donald J. Trump and his Make America Great Again movement for The New York Times. Background reading:  What to know about J.D. Vance , Mr. Trump’s running mate. Mr. Trump’s decision to pick Mr. Vance signals concern for the future of his MAGA movement. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, July 15, 2024

The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

Today’s episode sets out what we know about the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. Doug Mills, a photographer for The Times, recounts what it was like to witness the shooting, and Glenn Thrush, who covers gun violence for The Times, discusses the state of the investigation into the man who did it. Guest:  Doug Mills , a photographer in the Washington bureau of The New York Times. Glenn Thrush , who reports on the Justice Department for The New York Times. Background reading:  What we know about the assassination attempt against Donald J. Trump. A Times photographer who was feet away from Mr. Trump describes the shooting. The gunman appears to have acted alone, but his motives remain unclear . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, July 14, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘A Republican Election Clerk vs. Trump Die-Hards in a World of Lies’

Cindy Elgan glanced into the lobby of her office and saw a sheriff’s deputy waiting at the front counter. “Let’s start a video recording, just in case this goes sideways,” Elgan, 65, told one of her employees in the Esmeralda County clerk’s office. She had come to expect skepticism, conspiracy theories and even threats related to her job as an election administrator. She grabbed her annotated booklet of Nevada state laws, said a prayer for patience and walked into the lobby to confront the latest challenge to America’s electoral process. The deputy was standing alongside a woman that Elgan recognized as Mary Jane Zakas, 77, a longtime elementary schoolteacher and a leader in the local Republican Party. She often asked for a sheriff’s deputy to accompany her to the election’s office, in case her meetings became contentious. “I hope you’re having a blessed morning,” Zakas said. “Unfortunately, a lot of people are still very concerned about the security of their votes. They’ve lost all trust in the system.” After the 2020 election, former President Donald J. Trump’s denials and accusations of voter fraud spread outward from the White House to even the country’s most remote places, like Esmeralda County. Elgan knew most of the 620 voters in the town. Still, they accused her of being paid off and skimming votes away from Trump. And even though their allegations came with no evidence, they wanted her recalled from office before the next presidential election in November.

Sat, July 13, 2024

'The Interview': Robert Putnam Knows Why You’re Lonely

The author of “Bowling Alone” warned us about social isolation and its effect on democracy a quarter century ago. Things have only gotten worse.

Fri, July 12, 2024

Loving Their Pets to Debt

Over the past decade, the cost of veterinary care in the U.S. has skyrocketed, as health care for pets has come to look more like health care for people. Katie Thomas, an investigative health care reporter for The Times, discusses how pet care became a multi-billion-dollar industry, and the fraught emotional and financial landscape that has created for pet owners. Guest: Katie Thomas , an investigative health care reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Why you’re paying your veterinarian so much . From 2021: A pandemic-era pet boom spurred veterinary companies to open new, upscale clinics . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, July 11, 2024

72 Hours Inside Biden’s Campaign to Save His Candidacy

For the past three days, President Biden has fought to save his re-election campaign, as panicked congressional Democrats returned to Washington and openly debated whether to call on him to step aside. In this episode, Times reporters in Washington go inside the 72 hours that could make or break Mr. Biden’s nomination. Guest:  Representative Adam Smith, of the 9th Congressional District in Washington Representative Lloyd Doggett, of the 37th Congressional District in Texas Background reading:  President Biden has faced fresh calls to withdraw as Democrats fear electoral rout. Veteran Democrats telegraphed not panic but respect, in hopes of appealing to the Joe Biden who has taken a breath and stepped aside in the past . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, July 10, 2024

Why Britain Just Ended 14 Years of Conservative Rule

For more than a decade, Britain has been governed by the Conservative Party, which pushed its politics to the right, embracing smaller government and Brexit. Last week, that era officially came to an end. Mark Landler, the London bureau chief for The Times, explains why British voters rejected the Conservatives and what their defeat means in a world where populism is on the rise. Guest: Mark Landler , the London bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Five takeaways from the British general election. The Conservatives have run Britain for 14 years. How have things changed in that time? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, July 09, 2024

The Era of Killer Robots Is Here

Outmanned and outgunned in what has become a war of attrition against Russia, Ukraine has looked for any way to overcome its vulnerabilities on the battlefield. That search has led to the emergence of killer robots. Paul Mozur, the global technology correspondent for The Times, explains how Ukraine has become a Silicon Valley for autonomous weapons and how artificial intelligence is reshaping warfare. Guest: Paul Mozur , the global technology correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading: In the Ukraine war, A.I. has begun ushering in an age of killer robots . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, July 08, 2024

The Supreme Court Is Not Done Remaking America

When the Supreme Court wrapped up its term last week, much of the focus was one the ruling that gave former President Donald J. Trump sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution. But another set of rulings that generated less attention could have just as big an impact on American government and society. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, looks back at the Supreme Court term. Guest: Adam Liptak , , who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times and writes Sidebar, a column on legal developments. Background reading:  In a volatile term, a fractured Supreme Court remade America . Here’s a guide to the major Supreme Court decisions in 2024 . In video: How a fractured Supreme Court ruled this term . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, July 07, 2024

'Animal,' Episode 6: Bats

On the final episode of “Animal,” Sam Anderson travels to Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula to meet with a creature he's long been afraid of: bats. For photos and videos of Sam's journey to the Yucatán, and to listen to the full series, visit nytimes.com/animal . You can search for “Animal” wherever you get your podcasts. 

Fri, July 05, 2024

How Bad Is Drinking for You, Really?

Midway through one of the booziest holiday weekends of the year, we re-examine our love-hate relationship with alcohol. Susan Dominus, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine, gets to the bottom of the conflicting guidance on the benefits and risks of drinking. Guest: Susan Dominus , a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  Research has piled up debunking the idea that moderate drinking has any health benefits. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday

Thu, July 04, 2024

Biden’s Slipping Support

A major Times poll has found that voters’ doubts about President Biden deepened after his poor performance in the first debate, with Donald J. Trump taking by far his biggest lead of the campaign. Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The Times, explains what those results could mean for Mr. Biden’s future. Guest: Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump now leads Mr. Biden 49 percent to 43 percent among likely voters nationally. Mr. Biden has been left fighting for his political future after his faltering debate performance. Read the latest . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, July 03, 2024

The American Journalist on Trial in Russia

Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist for The Wall Street Journal, was detained in Russia more than a year ago. He has been locked up in a high-security prison and accused of spying for the U.S. government. His trial, held in secret, is now underway. Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses the complicated geopolitics behind Mr. Gershkovich’s detention and the efforts to get him home. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Russia opened its secret trial of Mr. Gershkovich, who is accused of espionage . A United Nations panel said he was being punished for his reporting on the war in Ukraine. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, July 02, 2024

Trump Wins Broad Immunity

On Monday, the Supreme Court ruled that former President Donald J. Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal prosecution for actions that he took while in office. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains how that ruling will weaken the federal case against Mr. Trump for trying to overturn the last U.S. presidential election, and will drastically expand the power of the presidency itself. Guest: Adam Liptak , a Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Supreme Court says Mr. Trump has some immunity in the election case. The decision is an extraordinary expansion of executive power that will reverberate long after he is gone. What the immunity ruling means for Mr. Trump . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, July 01, 2024

Will Biden Withdraw?

President Biden’s disastrous debate performance last week set off a furious discussion among Democratic officials, donors and strategists about whether and how to replace him as the party’s nominee. Peter Baker, who is the chief White House correspondent for The Times, takes us inside those discussions and Biden’s effort to shut them down. Guest: Peter Baker , the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Biden’s allies can no longer wave away concerns about his capacity after his unsteady performance at Thursday’s debate. Mr. Biden’s family is urging him to keep fighting . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, June 30, 2024

'Animal,' Episode 5: Wolves

In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? "Animal" is a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. In Episode 5, the writer Sam Anderson travels to an obscure memorial in rural Japan: the statue of the last Japanese wolf. For photos and videos of Sam's journey to Japan, visit nytimes.com/animal . 

Sat, June 29, 2024

"The Interview": Eddie Murphy Is Ready to Look Back

David Marchese talks to the comedy legend about navigating the minefield of fame, “Family Feud” and changing Hollywood forever.

Fri, June 28, 2024

A Brutal Debate for Biden

In the first debate of the 2024 race, President Biden hoped to make the case that Donald J. Trump was unfit to return to the White House. Instead, Mr. Biden’s weak performance deepened doubts about his own fitness for the job. Astead W. Herndon, who covers politics for The Times, explains what happened. Guest: Astead W. Herndon , a national politics reporter for The New York Times and the host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up.” Background reading:  President Biden’s shaky, halting debate performance has Democrats talking about replacing him on the ticket. Here are six takeaways from 2024’s first presidential debate. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, June 27, 2024

The Doping Scandal Rocking the Upcoming Olympics

A new doping scandal is rocking the world of competitive swimming, as the Paris Olympics approach. These allegations are raising questions about fairness in the sport and whether the results at the summer games can be trusted. Michael S. Schmidt, one of the reporters who broke the story, explains the controversy and what it reveals about the struggle to police doping in sports. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Chinese swimmers twice tested positive for drugs. They kept on swimming. U.S. swimming stars assailed the World Anti-Doping Agency ahead of the Olympics. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, June 26, 2024

France’s Far Right at the Gates of Power

The far right in France had a big win this month, crushing the party of President Emmanuel Macron in elections for the European Parliament. But the results did not affect France’s government at home — until Mr. Macron changed that. Roger Cohen, the Paris bureau chief for The Times, discusses the huge political gamble Mr. Macron has taken, which has brought the far right closer than ever to gaining real power in France. Guest: Roger Cohen , the Paris bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Battered by the far right in voting for the European Parliament, Emmanuel Macron called for new elections in France . The president has challenged voters to test the sincerity of their support for the far right. Were the French letting off steam in the European elections, or did they really mean it ? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, June 25, 2024

The Plan to Defeat Critics of Israel in Congress

A powerful group supporting Israel is trying to defeat sitting members of Congress who have criticized the country’s deadly war against Hamas. Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics for The Times, explains why it appears that strategy may work in today’s Democratic primary in New York. Guest: Nicholas Fandos , who covers New York politics and government for The New York Times. Background reading:  The American Israel Public Affairs Committee unleashed a record $14.5 million bid to defeat Representative Jamaal Bowman , a critic of Israel. What to know about Mr. Bowman’s bitter Democratic primary race. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, June 24, 2024

The Army of Poets and Students Fighting a Forgotten War

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of injuries. Myanmar is home to one of the deadliest, most intractable civil wars on the planet. But something new is happening. Unusual numbers of young people from the cities, including students, poets and baristas, have joined the country’s rebel militias. And this coalition is making startling gains against the country’s military dictatorship. Hannah Beech, who covers stories across Asia for The Times, discusses this surprising resistance movement. Guest: Hannah Beech , a Bangkok-based reporter for The New York Times, focusing on investigative and in-depth stories in Asia. Background reading:  Rebel fighters have handed Myanmar’s army defeat after defeat , for the first time raising the possibility that the military junta could be at risk of collapse. What’s happening in Myanmar’s civil war? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, June 23, 2024

'Animal,' Episode 4: Ferrets

In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? "Animal" is a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. In Episode 4, the writer Sam Anderson soothes his anxiety by visiting a convention center in Ohio. For photos and videos of Sam's adventure with manatees, visit nytimes.com/animal.

Sat, June 22, 2024

'The Interview': Gretchen Whitmer Wants a Gen X President — in 2028

The governor of Michigan isn’t saying it should be her, but she’s not saying it shouldn’t be, either.

Fri, June 21, 2024

America’s Top Doctor on Why He Wants Warning Labels on Social Media

Warning: This episode contains mentions of bullying and suicide. A rising tide of mental health problems among teenagers has sent parents, teachers and doctors searching for answers. This week, the U.S. surgeon general, Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, offered one: social media. Today, Dr. Murthy discusses his proposal to require platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Instagram to include warning labels, like those that appear on tobacco and alcohol products. Guest: Dr. Vivek H. Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general. Background reading:  Dr. Murthy cannot unilaterally impose warnings on social media; the action requires approval by Congress . Dr. Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental health. Read a guest essay by Dr. Murthy: Why I’m Calling for a Warning Label on Social Media Platforms . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, June 20, 2024

The Mysterious Gun Study That’s Advancing Gun Rights

In the battle to dismantle gun restrictions, raging in America’s courts even as mass shootings become commonplace, a Times’ investigation has found that one study has been deployed by gun rights activists to notch legal victories with far-reaching consequences. Mike McIntire, an investigative reporter for The Times, discusses the study and the person behind it. Guest: Mike McIntire , an investigative reporter at The New York Times. Background reading:  Case after case challenging gun restrictions cites the same Georgetown professor. His seemingly independent work has undisclosed ties to pro-gun interests . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, June 18, 2024

A Novel Legal Strategy for Mass Shooting Victims’ Families

As mass shootings plague the United States, victims’ families continue to search for accountability. To that end, a pair of lawsuits by the families of victims of the Uvalde school shooting will try a new tactic. J. David Goodman, the Houston bureau chief for The Times, discusses the unusual targets of the lawsuits and profiles the lawyers behind them. Guest: J. David Goodman , the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Uvalde lawsuits are among the most far-reaching to be filed in response to the escalating number of mass shootings in the United States. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, June 17, 2024

Abortion United Evangelicals and Republicans. Now That Alliance Is Fraying.

The Southern Baptist Convention, the largest denomination of Protestant Christians in the United States, voted at an annual gathering last week to oppose the use of in vitro fertilization. Ruth Graham, who covers religion, faith and values for The New York Times, discusses the story behind the vote, the Republican scramble it prompted and what it could eventually mean for the rest of the country. Guest: Ruth Graham , who covers religion, faith and values for The New York Times. Background reading:  How baptists and the Republican Party took different paths on I.V.F. Here’s what to know about the vote . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, June 16, 2024

'Animal,' Episode 3: Manatees

In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? "Animal" is a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. In Episode 3, the writer Sam Anderson travels to Florida to fulfill a lifelong dream: to swim with manatees. For photos and videos of Sam's adventure with manatees, visit nytimes.com/animal .

Sat, June 15, 2024

'The Interview': Serena Williams’s Next Challenge? The Rest of Her Life.

The greatest women’s tennis player of all time is trying to find her new normal in retirement.

Fri, June 14, 2024

How to Retire as Early as Humanly Possible

Many Americans work their entire lives and end up retiring with nothing. But a group of frugal obsessives is challenging that. They call their approach FIRE: “financial independence, retire early.” Amy X. Wang, the assistant managing editor of The New York Times Magazine, looks at the people behind this growing movement and their bid to rethink how long we work. Guest: Amy X. Wang , the assistant managing editor of The New York Times Magazine.  Background reading:  Allen Wong is one of the FIRE adherents who always knew how he wanted to live life. After decades of tolerating workaholic culture as the norm, employees are tired and unafraid to show it . FIRE started in the early 2000s with a mantra of extreme saving, but the pandemic forged new followers . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, June 13, 2024

Trump’s Search for a Running Mate

The makeup of the 2024 presidential race has felt inevitable from the start — with one notable exception: Donald J. Trump’s choice of a running mate. Michael Bender, a political correspondent for The Times, explains why Mr. Trump’s requirements in a No. 2 are very different this time round than they were eight years ago. Guest: Michael Bender, a political correspondent for The New York Times.  Background reading:  Here is a comprehensive look at who is in the mix to be Mr. Trump’s running mate. Ben Carson is a wild card in the vice-presidential sweepstakes, but don’t count him out just yet. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, June 12, 2024

The Criminal Conviction of Hunter Biden

A jury on Tuesday found Hunter Biden, President Biden’s son, guilty of three felonies related to the purchase of a gun at one of the low points of his troubled life. Katie Rogers, a White House correspondent for The Times, explains what the verdict could mean for the 2024 presidential race. Guest: Katie Rogers , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Biden was found guilty on charges related to a gun purchase in 2018 . Here are some takeaways from the conviction . The president has grown more resigned and afraid about his son’s future , according to people close to the Bidens. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, June 11, 2024

Biden’s Hard-Line Effort to Close the Border

Last week, President Biden announced one of the most restrictive immigration policies by a Democratic incumbent in decades, effectively barring migrants crossing the southern border from seeking asylum in the United States. Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The Times, explains the thinking behind the move. Guest: Zolan Kanno-Youngs , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Biden’s executive order is an eye-catching election-year move intended to ease pressure on the immigration system and address a major concern among voters. Watch a short video detailing the key facts behind the immigration order. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, June 10, 2024

The Rise and Fall of Congestion Pricing in New York

On Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York announced that she was indefinitely halting a project that had been decades in the making: congestion pricing in Manhattan’s core business district. Ana Ley, who covers mass transit in New York City, and Grace Ashford, who covers politics in New York, discuss why New York hit the brakes on congestion pricing. Guest:  Ana Ley , who covers mass transit in New York City for The New York Times. Grace Ashford , a reporter covering New York government and politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  How Ms. Hochul decided to kill congestion pricing in New York . Is New York’s Economy too fragile for congestion pricing? Many say no . How would congestion pricing have worked in New York City? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, June 09, 2024

'Animal,' Episode 2: Puffins

In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? "Animal" is a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. In Episode 2, the writer Sam Anderson travels to Iceland to rescue baby puffins — which are called, adorably, pufflings. For more on "Animal," visit nytimes.com/animal. 

Sat, June 08, 2024

'The Interview': The Darker Side of Julia Louis-Dreyfus

The actress is taking on serious roles, trying to overcome self-doubt and sharing more about her personal life — but she’s not done being funny.

Fri, June 07, 2024

Real Teenagers, Fake Nudes: The Rise of Deepfakes in American Schools

Warning: this episode contains strong language, descriptions of explicit content and sexual harassment A disturbing new problem is sweeping American schools: Students are using artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit images of their classmates and then share them without the person depicted even knowing. Natasha Singer, who covers technology, business and society for The Times, discusses the rise of deepfake nudes and one girl's fight to stop them. Guest: Natasha Singer , a reporter covering technology, business and society for The New York Times. Background reading:  Using artificial intelligence, middle and high school students have fabricated explicit images of female classmates and shared the doctored pictures. Spurred by teenage girls, states have moved to ban deepfake nudes . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, June 06, 2024

The Fight Over the Next Pandemic

At the height of the Covid pandemic, nearly 200 countries started negotiating a plan to ensure they would do better when the next pandemic inevitably arrived. Their deadline for that plan was last week. Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter for The Times, explains why, so far, the negotiations have failed. Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli , a science and global health reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Countries failed to agree on a treaty to prepare the world for the next pandemic before a major international meeting. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, June 05, 2024

Biden Puts Netanyahu On the Spot

In an unexpected speech last week, President Biden revealed the details of a secret proposal intended to end the war in Gaza. Perhaps the most surprising thing was where that proposal had come from. Isabel Kershner, a reporter for The Times in Jerusalem, explains Mr. Biden’s gambit and the difficult choice it presents for Israel’s leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Guest: Isabel Kershner , who covers Israeli and Palestinian affairs for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Biden called for an end to the war in Gaza, endorsing an Israeli cease-fire proposal . Mr. Netanyahu answered the call for a truce by insisting on the “destruction” of Hamas. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, June 04, 2024

A Conversation With President Zelensky

Five years ago, a TV personality and comedian, Volodymyr Zelensky, won the presidency in Ukraine in a landslide victory. When Russia launched a full-scale invasion of the country three years later, he faced the biggest challenge of his presidency and of his life. Despite initial success beating back one of the world’s largest armies, the tide has turned against him. Andrew E. Kramer, the Kyiv bureau chief for The Times, sat down with Mr. Zelensky to discuss the war, and how it might end. Guest: Andrew E. Kramer , the Kyiv bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Read The New York Times’s interview with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine . Explaining the debate over Ukraine’s use of Western weapons . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, June 03, 2024

How Trump’s Conviction Could Reshape the Election

Last week, Donald J. Trump became the first U.S. former president to be convicted of a crime when a jury found that he had falsified business records to conceal a sex scandal. Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The Times, and Reid J. Epstein, who also covers politics, discuss how the conviction might shape the remaining months of the presidential race. Guest: Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times and Reid J. Epstein , who covers politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  The political fallout is far from certain, but the verdict will test America’s traditions and legal institutions . Watch a video analysis of whether this newfound moment sticks politically. Democrats are pushing President Biden to make Mr. Trump’s felonies a top 2024 issue . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, June 02, 2024

Introducing ‘Animal’: Walnut

In a broken world, what can we gain by looking another animal in the eye? "Animal" is a six-part, round-the-world journey in search of an answer. Join the writer Sam Anderson on Episode 1. For more on "Animal," visit nytimes.com/animal.

Sat, June 01, 2024

'The Interview': Richard Linklater Sees the Killer Inside Us All

David Marchese talks to the acclaimed director about his new film “Hit Man” and life’s big questions.

Fri, May 31, 2024

Guilty

Former President Donald J. Trump has become the first American president to be declared a felon. A Manhattan jury found that he had falsified business records to conceal a sex scandal that could have hindered his 2016 campaign for the White House. Jonah Bromwich, who has been covering the hush-money trial for The Times, was in the room. Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich , covers criminal justice in New York for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here’s the verdict , count by count. This is what happens next . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, May 30, 2024

The Government Takes On Ticketmaster

Over recent years, few companies have provoked more anger among music fans than Ticketmaster. Last week, the Department of Justice announced it was taking the business to court. David McCabe, who covers technology policy for The Times, explains how the case could reshape America’s multibillion-dollar live music industry. Guest: David McCabe , a technology policy correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The government is accusing Ticketmaster’s corporate parent, Live Nation Entertainment, of violating antitrust laws . Here’s a guide to the emails at the heart of the government’s case . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, May 29, 2024

The Closing Arguments in the Trump Trial

On Tuesday, lawyers for the prosecution and the defense delivered their final arguments to the jury in the criminal case of The People of the State of New York v. Donald J. Trump. Jonah Bromwich, one of the lead reporters covering the trial for The Times, was there. Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich , who covers criminal justice in New York for The New York Times. Background reading:  A fine blade and a sledgehammer: Read more about the style and content of the closing arguments . Watch Jonah Bromwich recap the day outside the courthouse. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, May 28, 2024

The Alitos and Their Flags

The discovery that an upside-down American flag — a symbol adopted by the campaign to overturn the 2020 election result — had flown at the home of Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. elicited concerns from politicians, legal scholars and others. And then came news of a second flag. Jodi Kantor, the Times reporter who broke the stories, discusses the saga. Guest: Jodi Kantor , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  An upside-down American flag, a symbol adopted by Trump supporters contesting the Biden victory, flew over the justice’s front lawn as the Supreme Court was considering an election case. The justice’s beach house displayed an “Appeal to Heaven” flag , a design carried on Jan. 6 and associated with a push for a more Christian-minded government. The displays renew questions about the Supreme Court’s impartiality . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sat, May 25, 2024

'The Interview': Ted Sarandos’s Plan to Get You to Binge Even More

Netflix won the streaming battle, but the war for your attention isn’t over.

Fri, May 24, 2024

Whales Have an Alphabet

Ever since the discovery of whale songs almost 60 years ago, scientists have been trying to decipher the lyrics. But sperm whales don’t produce the eerie melodies sung by humpback whales, sounds that became a sensation in the 1960s. Instead, sperm whales rattle off clicks that sound like a cross between Morse code and a creaking door. Carl Zimmer, a science reporter, explains the possibility why it’s possible that the whales are communicating in a complex language. Guest: Carl Zimmer , a science reporter for The New York Times who also writes the Origins column . Background reading Scientists find an “alphabet” in whale songs. These whales still use their vocal cords. But how? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, May 23, 2024

The World’s Court vs. Israel’s Leaders

This week, Karim Khan, the top prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, requested arrest warrants for Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the country’s defense minister, Yoav Gallant. Patrick Kingsley, the Times’s bureau chief in Jerusalem, explains why this may set up a possible showdown between the court and Israel with its biggest ally, the United States. Guest: Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Why did a prosecutor go public with the arrest warrant requests ? The warrant request appeared to shore up domestic support for Mr. Netanyahu. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, May 22, 2024

Biden’s Open War On Hidden Fees

The Biden administration is trying to crack down on sneaky fees charged by hotels, rental cars, internet providers and more. Jim Tankersley, a White House correspondent, explains why the effort is doubling as a war against something else that Biden is finding much harder to defeat. Guest: Jim Tankersley , who covers economic policy at the White House for The New York Times . Background reading:  This month, a judge temporarily blocked a new rule limiting credit-card late fees. Hotels and airlines struggling to recoup their losses from the pandemic have been including more hidden charges . Don’t fall for them. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, May 21, 2024

The Crypto Comeback

This month, customers of FTX — Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency exchange, which collapsed in 2022 — were told that they would get their money back, with interest. David Yaffe-Bellany, our technology reporter, explains what was behind this change in fortune and what it says about the improbable resurgence of crypto.  Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany , a technology reporter for The New York Times, covering the crypto industry from San Francisco.  Background reading:  Is crypto back? Here’s a guide. And here’s a guide to the risks of Bitcoin E.T.F.s . This is how The Times covered Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, May 20, 2024

Was the 401(k) a Mistake?

 The first generation to be fully reliant on 401(k) plans is now starting to retire. As that happens, it is becoming clear just how broken the system is. Michael Steinberger, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, explains. Guest: Michael Steinberger, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine who writes periodically about the economy and the markets. Background reading:  How an obscure, 45-year-old tax change transformed retirement . What to do when your 401(k) leaves something to be desired . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, May 19, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘Why Did This Guy Put a Song About Me on Spotify?’

Have you heard the song “Brett Martin, You a Nice Man, Yes”? Probably not. On Spotify, “Brett Martin, You a Nice Man, Yes” has not yet accumulated enough streams to even register a tally. Even Brett Martin, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and the titular Nice Man, didn’t hear the 1 minute 14 second song until last summer, a full 11 years after it was uploaded by an artist credited as Papa Razzi and the Photogs. When Martin stumbled on “Brett Martin, You a Nice Man, Yes,” he naturally assumed it was about a different, more famous Brett Martin: perhaps Brett Martin, the left-handed reliever who until recently played for the Texas Rangers; or Brett Martin, the legendary Australian squash player; or even Clara Brett Martin, the Canadian who in 1897 became the British Empire’s first female lawyer. Only when the singer began referencing details of stories that he made for public radio’s “This American Life” almost 20 years ago did he realize the song was actually about him. The song ended, “I really like you/Will you be my friend?/Will you call me on the phone?” Then it gave a phone number, with a New Hampshire area code. So, he called.

Sat, May 18, 2024

'The Interview': Ayana Elizabeth Johnson Has an Antidote to Our Climate Delusions

The scientist talks to David Marchese about how to overcome the “soft” climate denial that keeps us buying junk.

Fri, May 17, 2024

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Thu, May 16, 2024

The Make-or-Break Testimony of Michael Cohen

This episode contains explicit language. Michael Cohen, Donald J. Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, took the stand in the former president’s hush-money trial.  Jonah E. Bromwich, a criminal justice reporter, discusses how Mr. Cohen could cause problems for Mr. Trump himself.  Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich, one of the lead reporters covering the Manhattan criminal trial of Donald J. Trump for The New York Times. Background reading:  Michael Cohen is the central witness in the first criminal trial of an American president. Mr. Cohen’s account of an arrangement struck in the White House was the only personal testimony tying Donald J. Trump to falsified documents. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, May 15, 2024

The Possible Collapse of the U.S. Home Insurance System

Across the United States, more frequent extreme weather is starting to cause the home insurance market to buckle, even for those who have paid their premiums dutifully year after year. Christopher Flavelle, a climate reporter, discusses a Times investigation into one of the most consequential effects of the changes. Guest: Christopher Flavelle , a climate change reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  As American insurers bleed cash from climate shocks , homeowners lose. See how the home insurance crunch affects the market in each state . Here are four takeaways from The Times’s investigation. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, May 14, 2024

Voters Want Change. In Our Poll, They See It in Trump.

The latest Times polling shows the extent of the challenge that President Biden faces and the strengths that Donald J. Trump retains. A yearning for change — as well as discontent over the economy and the war in Gaza among young, Black and Hispanic voters — may lie behind both. Nate Cohn, our chief political analyst, explains the surveys: New York Times/Siena College polls of Michigan, Wisconsin, Georgia, Nevada and Arizona, and the inaugural Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll in Pennsylvania. Guest: Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  Surveys by The New York Times, Siena College and The Philadelphia Inquirer reveal an erosion of support for the president among young and nonwhite voters upset about the economy and Gaza. With polls showing that Trump is set to make a demographic breakthrough, ticket splitting is also back . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, May 13, 2024

How Biden Adopted Trump’s Trade War With China

Donald Trump upended decades of American policy when he started a trade war with China. Many thought that President Biden would reverse those policies. Instead, he’s stepping them up. Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy at the White House, explains. Guest: Jim Tankersley , who covers economic policy at the White House The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Biden, competing with Mr. Trump to be tough on China , called for steel tariffs last month. The Biden administration may raise tariffs on electric vehicles from China to 100 percent . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, May 12, 2024

Revisiting 'The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia'

Earlier this year, we shared the story of one family’s dispute over a loved one with dementia. That story, originally reported in The New York Times Magazine by Katie Engelhart, won the Pulitzer Prize for feature writing this past week. Today, we're revisiting Katie’s story – and the question at the heart of it: When cognitive decline changes people, should we respect their new desires? Guest: Katie Engelhart , a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia Katie Englehart has reported on dementia for years, and one image of a prisoner haunts her .

Sat, May 11, 2024

'The Interview': Charlamagne Tha God Won’t Take Sides

The radio host talks to Lulu Garcia-Navarro about how he plans to wield his considerable political influence during this election cycle.

Fri, May 10, 2024

Stormy Daniels Takes The Stand

What happened when Stormy Daniels took the stand for eight hours in the first criminal trial of former President Donald J. Trump? Jonah Bromwich, one of the lead reporters covering the trial for The Times, was in the room. Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich , who covers criminal justice in New York for The New York Times. Background reading:  In a second day of cross-examination, Stormy Daniels resisted the implication she had tried to shake down Donald J. Trump by selling her story of a sexual liaison. Here are six takeaways from Ms. Daniels’s earlier testimony. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, May 09, 2024

One Strongman, One Billion Voters, and the Future of India

India is in the midst of a national election and its prime minister, Narendra Modi, is running to extend his 10 years in power. Mr. Modi has become one of the most consequential leaders in India’s history, while also drawing criticism for anti-democratic practices and charges of religious persecution. Mujib Mashal, the South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses what we might see from Mr. Modi in a third term. Guest: Mujib Mashal , the South Asia bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Narendra Modi’s power keeps growing, and India looks sure to give him more . The brazenness of Mr. Modi’s vilification of India’s Muslims has made it clear that he sees few checks on his power, at home or abroad. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, May 08, 2024

A Plan to Remake the Middle East

If and when Israel and Hamas reach a deal for a cease-fire, the United States will immediately turn to a different set of negotiations over a grand diplomatic bargain that it believes could rebuild Gaza and remake the Middle East. Michael Crowley, who covers the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The Times, explains why those involved in this plan believe they have so little time left to get it done. Guest: Michael Crowley , a reporter covering the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The New York Times. Background reading:  Talks on a cease-fire in the Gaza war are once again at an uncertain stage . Here’s how the push for a deal between Israel and Saudi Arabia looked before Oct. 7 . From early in the war, President Biden has said that a lasting resolution requires a “real” Palestinian state . Here’s what Israeli officials are discussing about postwar Gaza. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, May 07, 2024

How Changing Ocean Temperatures Could Upend Life on Earth

While many of the effects of climate change, including heat waves, droughts and wildfires, are already with us, some of the most alarming consequences are hiding beneath the surface of the ocean. David Gelles and Raymond Zhong, who both cover climate for The New York Times, explain just how close we might be to a tipping point. Guests:  David Gelles , who reports for the New York Times Climate team and leads The Times’s Climate Forward newsletter . Raymond Zhong , a reporter focusing on climate and environmental issues for The New York Times. Background reading:  Scientists are freaking out about ocean temperatures. Have we crossed a dangerous warming threshold? Here’s what to know . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, May 06, 2024

R.F.K. Jr.’s Battle to Get on the Ballot

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tries to get on the presidential ballot in all 50 states, he’s confronting fierce resistance from his opponents. Rebecca Davis O’Brien, who covers campaign finance and money in U.S. elections for The New York Times, discusses the high-stakes battle playing out behind the scenes. Guest: Rebecca Davis O’Brien , a reporter covering campaign finance and money in U.S. elections for The New York Times. Background reading:  Surprise tactics and legal threats: inside R.F.K. Jr.’s ballot access fight . Here’s where third-party and independent candidates are on the ballot. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, May 05, 2024

Sunday Special: 'Modern Love'

Over the last two decades, Esther Perel has become a world-famous couples therapist by persistently advocating frank conversations about infidelity, sex and intimacy. Today, Perel reads one of the most provocative Modern Love essays ever published: “ What Sleeping With Married Men Taught Me About Infidelity ,” by Karin Jones. In her 2018 essay, Jones wrote about her experience seeking out no-strings-attached flings with married men after her divorce. What she found, to her surprise, was how much the men missed having sex with their own wives, and how afraid they were to tell them. Jones faced a heavy backlash after the essay was published. Perel reflects on why conversations around infidelity are still so difficult and why she thinks Jones deserves more credit. Esther Perel is on tour in the U.S. Her show is called “An Evening With Esther Perel: The Future of Relationships, Love & Desire.”  Check her website for more details

Sat, May 04, 2024

'The Interview': Marlon Wayans Lost Nearly 60 Loved Ones. Comedy Saved Him.

The comedian talks to David Marchese on becoming a different person after unimaginable loss. For more on 'The Interview,' please visit nytimes.com/theinterview.

Fri, May 03, 2024

The Protesters and the President

Warning: this episode contains strong language. Over the past week, students at dozens of universities held demonstrations, set up encampments and, at times, seized academic buildings. In response, administrators at many of those colleges decided to crack down and called in the local police to detain and arrest demonstrators. As of Thursday, the police had arrested 2,000 people across more than 40 campuses, a situation so startling that President Biden could no longer ignore it. Jonathan Wolfe, who has been covering the student protests for The Times, and Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent, discuss the history-making week. Guest:  Jonathan Wolfe , a senior staff editor on the newsletters team at The New York Times. Peter Baker , the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times covering President Biden and his administration. Background reading:  As crews cleared the remnants of an encampment at U.C.L.A., students and faculty members wondered how the university could have handled protests over the war in Gaza so badly . Biden denounced violence on campus , breaking his silence after a rash of arrests. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, May 02, 2024

Biden Loosens Up on Weed

For half a century, the federal government has treated marijuana as one of the more dangerous drugs in the United States. On Tuesday, the Biden administration signaled a significant shift in approach. Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The Times, explains how big an impact the proposed changes could have. Guest: Zolan Kanno-Youngs , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Biden administration’s effort to liberalize marijuana policy comes as increasingly more Americans favor legalizing the drug. After the recommendation to ease restrictions, Democrats in the Senate reintroduced legislation to legalize marijuana . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, May 01, 2024

The New Abortion Fight Before the Supreme Court

As the presidential race moves into high gear, abortion is at the center of it. Republican-controlled states continue to impose new bans, including just this week in Florida. But in Washington, the Biden administration is challenging one of those bans in a case that is now before the Supreme Court, arguing that Idaho’s strict rules violate a federal law on emergency medical treatment. Pam Belluck, a health and science reporter at The Times, and Abbie VanSickle, who covers the Supreme Court, explain how the federal law, known as EMTALA, relates to abortion, and how the case could reverberate beyond Idaho.  Guests:  Pam Belluck , a health and science reporter for The New York Times. Abbie VanSickle , who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here’s a guide to the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act , the federal law at the heart of the case. And here are five takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments on Idaho’s abortion ban. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, April 30, 2024

The Secret Push That Could Ban TikTok

American lawmakers have tried for years to ban TikTok, concerned that the video app’s links to China pose a national security risk. Sapna Maheshwari, a technology reporter for The Times, explains the behind-the-scenes push to rein in TikTok and discusses what a ban could mean for the app’s 170 million users in the United States. Guest: Sapna Maheshwari , who covers TikTok, technology and emerging media companies for The New York Times. Background reading:  A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to bulletproof a bill that could ban TikTok. The TikTok law faces court challenges, a shortage of qualified buyers and Beijing’s hostility . Love, hate or fear it, TikTok has changed America . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, April 29, 2024

Trump 2.0: What a Second Trump Presidency Would Bring

In a special series leading up to Election Day, “The Daily” will explore what a second Trump presidency would look like, and what it would mean for American democracy. In the first part, we will look at Tump’s plan for a second term. On the campaign trail, Trump has outlined a vision that is far more radical, vindictive and unchecked than his first one. Jonathan Swan and Maggie Haberman, political correspondents for The Times, and Charlie Savage, who covers national security, have found that behind Trump’s rhetoric is a highly coordinated plan, to make his vision a reality. Guest: Jonathan Swan , who covers politics and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for The New York Times. Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. Charlie Savage , who covers national security and legal policy for The New York Times. Background reading:  Why a second Trump presidency may be more radical than his first . No major American presidential candidate has talked like Trump now does at his rallies — not Richard Nixon, not George Wallace, not even Donald Trump himself. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, April 28, 2024

Introducing ‘The Interview’: Yair Lapid Says the World Misunderstands Israel

Frustrated at the growing protest movement, the opposition leader defends his country’s “existential” war. For more on the show, please visit nytimes.com/theinterview.

Sat, April 27, 2024

From 'The Interview': Anne Hathaway Is Done Trying to Please

On the debut of ’The Interview,' the actress talks to David Marchese about learning to let go of other people’s opinions. For more on the show, please visit nytimes.com/theinterview.

Fri, April 26, 2024

Harvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out

When the Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was convicted of sex crimes four years ago, it was celebrated as a watershed moment for the #MeToo movement. Yesterday, New York’s highest court of appeals overturned that conviction. Jodi Kantor, one of the reporters who broke the story of the abuse allegations against Mr. Weinstein in 2017, explains what this ruling means for him and for #MeToo. Guest: Jodi Kantor , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The verdict against Harvey Weinstein was overturned by the New York Court of Appeals. Here’s why the conviction was fragile from the start . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, April 25, 2024

The Crackdown on Student Protesters

Columbia University has become the epicenter of a growing showdown between student protesters, college administrators and Congress over the war in Gaza and the limits of free speech. Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics and government for The Times, walks us through the intense week at the university. And Isabella Ramírez, the editor in chief of Columbia’s undergraduate newspaper, explains what it has all looked like to a student on campus. Guest:  Nicholas Fandos , who covers New York politics and government for The New York Times Isabella Ramírez, editor in chief of the Columbia Daily Spectator Background reading:  Inside the week that shook Columbia University . The protests at the university continued after more than 100 arrests. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, April 24, 2024

Is $60 Billion Enough to Save Ukraine?

Lawmakers approved a giant new tranche of support for Ukraine late last night after a tortured passage through the U.S. Congress, where it was nearly derailed by right-wing resistance in the House. Marc Santora, a Times reporter in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, explains what effect the money could have, given Ukraine’s increasing desperation on the battlefield. Guest: Marc Santora , who covers Ukraine for The New York Times. Background reading:  The aid package drew overwhelming bipartisan support , reflecting broad consensus. The vote to resume U.S. military support was met with relief in Ukraine . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, April 23, 2024

A Salacious Conspiracy or Just 34 Pieces of Paper?

The prosecution and the defense both opened their cases on Monday in the first criminal trial of Donald Trump. Jonah Bromwich, who watched from inside the courtroom, walks us through the arguments. Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich , a reporter for The New York Times covering criminal justice in New York. Background reading:  An unprecedented trial opened with two visions of Mr. Trump . Read five takeaways from the fifth day of Trump’s criminal trial . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, April 22, 2024

The Evolving Danger of the New Bird Flu

The outbreak of bird flu currently tearing through the nation’s poultry is the worst in U.S. history. Scientists say it is now spreading beyond farms into places and species it has never been before. Emily Anthes, a science reporter for The Times, explains. Guest: Emily Anthes , a science reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Scientists have faulted the federal response to bird flu outbreaks on dairy farms . Here’s what to know about the outbreak. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, April 21, 2024

Sunday Special: 'Modern Love'

The chef Samin Nosrat lives by the idea that food is love. Her Netflix series, “Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat,” and the James Beard Award-winning cookbook that inspired it, were about using food to build community and forge connections. Since then, all of her creative projects and collaborations have focused on inspiring people to cook, and eat, with their friends and loved ones. After the recent loss of her father, Samin has gained an even deeper understanding of what it means to savor a meal — or even an hour — with loved ones. This week, she reads an essay about exactly that: “You May Want to Marry My Husband” by Amy Krouse Rosenthal. It’s one of the most-read Modern Love essays ever.

Fri, April 19, 2024

The Supreme Court Takes Up Homelessness

Debates over homeless encampments in the United States have intensified as their number has surged. To tackle the problem, some cities have enforced bans on public camping. As the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments about whether such actions are legal, Abbie VanSickle, who covers the court for The Times, discusses the case and its far-reaching implications. Guest: Abbie VanSickle , a Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A ruling in the case could help determine how states, particularly those in the West, grapple with a rising homelessness crisis . In a rare alliance, Democrats and Republicans are seeking legal power to clear homeless camps . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, April 18, 2024

The Opening Days of Trump’s First Criminal Trial

Political and legal history are being made in a Lower Manhattan courtroom as Donald J. Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to undergo a criminal trial. Jonah Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York, explains what happened during the opening days of the trial, which is tied to Mr. Trump’s role in a hush-money payment to a porn star. Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich , who covers criminal justice in New York for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here’s a recap of the courtroom proceedings so far. Mr. Trump’s trial enters its third day with seven jurors chosen. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, April 17, 2024

Are ‘Forever Chemicals’ a Forever Problem?

The Environmental Protection Agency has begun for the first time to regulate a class of synthetic chemicals known as “forever chemicals” in America’s drinking water. Kim Tingley, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, explains how these chemicals, which have been linked to liver disease and other serious health problems, came to be in the water supply — and in many more places. Guest: Kim Tingley , a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  “Forever chemicals” are everywhere. What are they doing to us? The E.P.A. issued its rule about “forever chemicals” last week. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, April 16, 2024

How A.I.’s Insatiable Appetite for Data Became a Problem

A Times investigation shows how the country’s biggest technology companies, as they raced to build powerful new artificial intelligence systems, bent and broke the rules from the start. Cade Metz, a technology reporter for The Times, explains what he uncovered. Guest: Cade Metz , a technology reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  How tech giants cut corners to harvest data for A.I. What to know about tech companies using A.I. to teach their own A.I. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, April 15, 2024

Iran’s Unprecedented Attack on Israel

Overnight on Saturday, Iran launched its first direct attack on Israeli soil, shooting hundreds of missiles and drones at multiple targets. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The Times, explains what happened and considers whether a broader war is brewing in the Middle East. Guest: Eric Schmitt , a national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here is what we know about Iran’s attack on Israel. The barrage made the Middle East’s new reality undeniable: Clashes are becoming harder and harder to contain . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, April 14, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘What I Saw Working at The National Enquirer During Donald Trump’s Rise’

At the center of the criminal case against former President Donald Trump in Manhattan is the accusation that Trump took part in a scheme to turn The National Enquirer and its sister publications into an arm of his 2016 presidential campaign. The documents detailed three “hush money” payments made to a series of individuals to guarantee their silence about potentially damaging stories in the months before the election. Because this was done with the goal of helping his election chances, the case implied, these payments amounted to a form of illegal, undisclosed campaign spending. And because Trump created paperwork to make the payments seem like regular legal expenses, that amounted to a criminal effort at a coverup, argued Alvin Bragg, the district attorney of Manhattan. Trump has denied the charges against him. For Lachlan Cartwright, reading the indictment was like stepping through the looking glass, because it described a three-year period in his own professional life, one that he has come to deeply regret. Now, as a former president faces a criminal trial for the first time in American history, Cartwright is forced to grapple with what really happened at The Enquirer in those years — and whether and how he can ever set things right.

Fri, April 12, 2024

How One Family Lost $900,000 in a Timeshare Scam

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence. A massive scam targeting older Americans who own timeshare properties has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars sent to Mexico. Maria Abi-Habib, an investigative correspondent for The Times, tells the story of a victim who lost everything, and of the criminal group making the scam calls — Jalisco New Generation, one of Mexico’s most violent cartels. Guest: Maria Abi-Habib , an investigative correspondent for The New York Times based in Mexico City. Background reading:  How a brutal Mexican drug cartel came to target seniors and their timeshares . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, April 11, 2024

The Staggering Success of Trump’s Trial Delay Tactics

For former President Donald J. Trump, 2024 was supposed to be dominated by criminal trials. Instead, he’s found ways to delay almost all of them. Alan Feuer, who covers the criminal cases against Mr. Trump for The Times, explains how he did it. Guest: Alan Feuer , who covers extremism and political violence for The New York Times. Background reading:  On Wednesday, Donald J. Trump lost his third try in a week to delay his upcoming Manhattan trial. But stalling has worked for Mr. Trump in the past . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, April 10, 2024

Trump’s About-Face on Abortion

By the time his first term was over, Donald J. Trump had cemented his place as the most anti-abortion president in U.S. history. Now, facing political blowback, he’s trying to change that reputation. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The Times, discusses whether Mr. Trump’s election-year pivot can work. Guest: Lisa Lerer , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  After months of mixed signals, former President Donald J. Trump said abortion restrictions should be left to the states . On abortion, Mr. Trump chose politics over principles. Will it matter? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, April 09, 2024

How Tesla Planted the Seeds for Its Own Potential Downfall

When Elon Musk set up Tesla’s factory in China, he made a bet that brought him cheap parts and capable workers — a bet that made him ultrarich and saved his company. Mara Hvistendahl, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains why, now, that lifeline may have given China the tools to beat Tesla at its own game.  Guest: Mara Hvistendahl , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  A pivot to China saved Elon Musk. It also bound him to Beijing . Mr. Musk helped create the Chinese electric vehicle industry. But he is now facing challenges there as well as scrutiny in the West over his reliance on China. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, April 08, 2024

The Eclipse Chaser

Today, millions of Americans will have the opportunity to see a rare total solar eclipse. Fred Espenak, a retired astrophysicist known as Mr. Eclipse, was so blown away by an eclipse he saw as a teenager that he dedicated his life to traveling the world and seeing as many as he could. Mr. Espenak discusses the eclipses that have punctuated and defined the most important moments in his life, and explains why these celestial phenomena are such a wonder to experience. Guest: Fred Espenak, a.k.a. “Mr. Eclipse,” a former NASA astrophysicist and lifelong eclipse chaser. Background reading:  A total solar eclipse is coming. Here’s what you need to know. Millions of people making plans to be in the path of the solar eclipse on Monday know it will be awe-inspiring. What is that feeling? The eclipse that ended a war and shook the gods forever. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, April 07, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘What Deathbed Visions Teach Us About Living’

Chris Kerr was 12 when he first observed a deathbed vision. His memory of that summer in 1974 is blurred, but not the sense of mystery he felt at the bedside of his dying father. Throughout Kerr’s childhood in Toronto, his father, a surgeon, was too busy to spend much time with his son, except for an annual fishing trip they took, just the two of them, to the Canadian wilderness. Gaunt and weakened by cancer at 42, his father reached for the buttons on Kerr’s shirt, fiddled with them and said something about getting ready to catch the plane to their cabin in the woods. “I knew intuitively, I knew wherever he was, must be a good place because we were going fishing,” Kerr told me. Kerr now calls what he witnessed an end-of-life vision. His father wasn’t delusional, he believes. His mind was taking him to a time and place where he and his son could be together, in the wilds of northern Canada. Kerr followed his father into medicine, and in the last 10 years he has hired a permanent research team that expanded studies on deathbed visions to include interviews with patients receiving hospice care at home and with their families, deepening researchers’ understanding of the variety and profundity of these visions.

Fri, April 05, 2024

An Engineering Experiment to Cool the Earth

Decades of efforts to cut carbon emissions have failed to significantly slow the rate of global warming, so scientists are now turning to bolder approaches. Christopher Flavelle, who writes about climate change for The Times, discusses efforts to engineer our way out of the climate crisis. Guest: Christopher Flavelle , who covers how the United States tries to adapt to the effects of climate change for The New York Times. Background reading:  Warming is getting worse. So they just tested a way to deflect the sun . Can we engineer our way out of the climate crisis ? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, April 04, 2024

Israel’s Deadly Airstrike on the World Central Kitchen

The Israeli airstrike that killed seven workers delivering food in Gaza has touched off global outrage and condemnation. Kim Severson, who covers food culture for The Times, discusses the World Central Kitchen, the aid group at the center of the story; and Adam Rasgon, who reports from Israel, explains what we know about the tragedy so far. Guest: Kim Severson , a food correspondent for The New York Times. Adam Rasgon , an Israel correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The relief convoy was hit just after workers had delivered tons of food . José Andrés, the Spanish chef who founded World Central Kitchen, and his corps of cooks have become leaders in disaster aid . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, April 03, 2024

The Accidental Tax Cutter in Chief

In his campaign for re-election, President Biden has said that raising taxes on the wealthy and on big corporations is at the heart of his agenda. But under his watch, overall net taxes have decreased. Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy for The Times, explains. Guest: Jim Tankersley , who covers economic policy at the White House for The New York Times. Background reading:  An analysis prepared for The New York Times estimates that the tax changes President Biden has ushered into law will amount to a net cut of about $600 billion over four years. “Does anybody here think the tax code’s fair?” For Mr. Biden, tax policy has been at the center of his efforts to make the economy more equitable. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, April 02, 2024

Kids Are Missing School at an Alarming Rate

Long after schools have fully reopened after the pandemic, one concerning metric suggests that children and their parents have changed the way they think about being in class. Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter for The Times, discusses the apparent shift to a culture in which school feels optional. Guest: Sarah Mervosh , an education reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  ​School absences have “exploded” across the United States . Data shows that the more time students spent in remote instruction during the pandemic, the further they fell behind . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, April 01, 2024

Ronna McDaniel, TV News and the Trump Problem

Ronna McDaniel’s time at NBC was short. The former Republican National Committee chairwoman was hired as an on-air political commentator but released just days later after an on-air revolt by the network’s leading stars. Jim Rutenberg, a writer at large for The Times, discusses the saga and what it might reveal about the state of television news heading into the 2024 presidential race. Guest: Jim Rutenberg , a writer at large for The New York Times. Background reading:  Ms. McDaniel’s appointment had been immediately criticized by reporters at the network and by viewers on social media. The former Republican Party leader tried to downplay her role in efforts to overturn the 2020 election. A review of the record shows she was involved in some key episodes . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sat, March 30, 2024

From Serial: Season 4 - Guantánamo

Maybe you have an idea in your head about what it was like to work at Guantánamo, one of the most notorious prisons in the world. Think again.

Fri, March 29, 2024

Hamas Took Her, and Still Has Her Husband

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence. It’s been nearly six months since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel, when militants took more than 200 hostages into Gaza. In a village called Nir Oz, near the border, one quarter of residents were either killed or taken hostage. Yocheved Lifshitz and her husband, Oded Lifshitz, were among those taken. Today, Yocheved and her daughter Sharone tell their story. Guest:  Yocheved Lifshitz, a former hostage. Sharone Lifshitz, daughter of Yocheved and Oded Lifshitz. Background reading:  Yocheved Lifshitz was beaten and held in tunnels built by Hamas for 17 days. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, March 28, 2024

The Newest Tech Start-Up Billionaire? Donald Trump

Over the past few years, Donald Trump’s social media platform, Truth Social, has been dismissed as a money-losing boondoggle. This week, that all changed. Matthew Goldstein, a New York Times business reporter, explains how its parent venture, Truth Media, became a publicly traded company worth billions of dollars. Guest: Matthew Goldstein , a New York Times business reporter. Background reading:  What to know about Trump Media’s high-flying stock debut . Ethics experts say the publicly traded company could present a new way for foreign actors or others to influence Mr. Trump , if he is elected president. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, March 27, 2024

Democrats’ Plan to Save the Republican House Speaker

Against all odds and expectations, Speaker Mike Johnson keeps managing to fund the government, inflame the far right of his party — and hold on to his job. Catie Edmondson, a congressional correspondent for The Times, explains why it might be Democrats who come to his rescue. Guest: Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Ultraconservatives immediately turned on Mr. Johnson after Congress passed spending legislation. Enraged over the spending bill, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene began the process of calling for a vote to oust the speaker . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, March 26, 2024

The United States vs. the iPhone

Last week, the Justice Department took aim at Apple, accusing the company of violating competition laws with practices intended to keep customers reliant on their iPhones. David McCabe, who covers technology policy for The Times, discusses the latest and most sweeping antimonopoly case against a titan of Silicon Valley. Guest: David McCabe , who covers technology policy for The New York Times. Background reading:  The lawsuit caps years of regulatory scrutiny of Apple’s suite of devices and services. Read about five major U.S. cases targeting Big Tech . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, March 25, 2024

A Terrorist Attack in Russia

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence. More than a hundred people died and scores more were wounded on Friday night in a terrorist attack on a concert hall near Moscow — the deadliest such attack in Russia in decades. Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The Times, discusses the uncomfortable question the assault raises for Russia’s president, Vladimir V. Putin: Has his focus on the war in Ukraine left his country more vulnerable to other threats? Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  In Russia, fingers point anywhere but at ISIS for the concert hall attack. The attack shatters Mr. Putin’s security promise to Russians. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, March 24, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘My Goldendoodle Spent a Week at Some Luxury Dog ‘Hotels.’ I Tagged Along.’

By the time Sam Apple pulled up with his goldendoodle, Steve, to their resting place, he was tired from the long drive and already second-guessing his plan. He felt a little better when they stepped inside the Dogwood Acres Pet Retreat. The lobby, with its elegant tiled entrance, might have passed for the lobby of any small countryside hotel, at least one that strongly favored dog-themed decor. But this illusion was broken when the receptionist reviewed their reservation — which, in addition to their luxury suite, included cuddle time, group play, a nature walk and a “belly rub tuck-in.” Venues like this one, on Kent Island in Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay, didn’t exist when Apple was growing up in the 1980s. If you needed a place to board your dog back then, you went to a kennel, where your dog spent virtually the entire day in a small — and probably not very clean — cage. There were no tuck-ins, no bedtime stories, no dog-bone-shaped swimming pools. There was certainly nothing like today’s most upscale canine resorts, where the dogs sleep on queen-size beds and the spa offerings include mud baths and blueberry facials; one pet-hotel franchise on the West Coast will even pick up your dog in a Lamborghini. Apple knew Dogwood Acres wouldn’t be quite as luxurious as that, but the accommodations still sounded pretty nice. So he decided to check his dog in, and to tag along for the journey.

Fri, March 22, 2024

A Sit-Down With Schumer After His Break With Netanyahu

In a pointed speech from the Senate floor this month, the majority leader, Chuck Schumer, called for Israel to hold a new election and for voters to oust the prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Soon after, Annie Karni, a congressional correspondent for the Times, sat down with Mr. Schumer to understand why he did it. Guest: Annie Karni , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Schumer, America’s highest-ranking Jewish elected official, said he felt obligated to call for new leadership in Israel . His speech was the latest reflection of the growing dissatisfaction among Democrats with Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, March 21, 2024

The Caitlin Clark Phenomenon

This year, the star of college basketball is Caitlin Clark, a woman who is changing everything about the game — from the way it’s played, to its economics, to who is watching. Matt Flegenheimer, a profile writer for The Times, discusses Clark’s extraordinary impact. Guest: Matt Flegenheimer , who writes in-depth profiles for The New York Times. Background reading:  Her fiery competitiveness, no-look passes and 3-point bombs have made for must-see basketball in Iowa. What happens when she leaves? For women’s basketball, Caitlin Clark’s lasting impact may be economic. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, March 20, 2024

The Bombshell Case That Will Transform the Housing Market

For decades, an invisible hand has been guiding and controlling the American real estate industry, dictating how much buyers and sellers pay to their agents and how homes are sold. A few days ago, after a stunning legal settlement, that control — wielded by the National Association of Realtors — collapsed. Debra Kamin, who reports about real estate desk for The Times, explains how the far-reaching change could drive down housing costs. Guest: Debra Kamin , a reporter on real estate for The New York Times. Background reading:  The National Association of Realtors agreed to a landmark deal that will eliminate a bedrock of the industry, the standard 6 percent sales commission. Read about five ways buying and selling a house could change. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, March 19, 2024

Trump’s Plan to Take Away Biden’s Biggest Advantage

Over the past week, Donald J. Trump has burned down and rebuilt the Republican National Committee, gutting the leadership and much of the staff. Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The Times, explains why the former president is trying to reinvent such a crucial piece of campaign apparatus so close to an election. Guest: Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Days after allies took over the Republican National Committee, Mr. Trump’s advisers were imposing mass layoffs on the party. The former president is facing converging financial crunches as he and the Republican Party confront a shortfall against President Biden and the Democrats. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, March 18, 2024

Your Car May Be Spying on You

As cars become ever more sophisticated pieces of technology, they’ve begun sharing information about their drivers, sometimes with unnerving consequences. Kashmir Hill, a features writer for The Times, explains what information cars can log and what that can mean for their owners. Guest: Kashmir Hill , a features writer on the business desk at The New York Times. Background reading:  Automakers are sharing consumers’ driving behavior with insurance companies. A man in Florida sued G.M. and LexisNexis over the sale of his Cadillac data. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, March 17, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘Sure, It Won an Oscar. But Is It Criterion?’

In October 2022, amid a flurry of media appearances promoting their film “Tàr,” the director Todd Field and the star Cate Blanchett made time to visit a cramped closet in Manhattan. This closet, which has become a sacred space for movie buffs, was once a disused bathroom at the headquarters of the Criterion Collection, a 40-year-old company dedicated to “gathering the greatest films from around the world” and making high-quality editions available to the public on DVD and Blu-ray and, more recently, through its streaming service, the Criterion Channel. Today Criterion uses the closet as its stockroom, housing films by some 600 directors from more than 50 countries — a catalog so synonymous with cinematic achievement that it has come to function as a kind of film Hall of Fame. Through a combination of luck, obsession and good taste, this 55-person company has become the arbiter of what makes a great movie, more so than any Hollywood studio or awards ceremony.

Fri, March 15, 2024

A Journey Through Putin’s Russia

Russians go to the polls today in the first presidential election since their country invaded Ukraine two years ago. The war was expected to carry a steep cost for President Vladimir V. Putin. Valerie Hopkins, who covers Russia for The Times, explains why the opposite has happened. Guest: Valerie Hopkins , an international correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Putin, in pre-election messaging, was less strident on nuclear war . What to know about Russia’s 2024 presidential vote. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, March 14, 2024

It Sucks to Be 33

Jeanna Smialek, who covers the U.S. economy for The Times, will be 33 in a few weeks; she is part of a cohort born in 1990 and 1991 that makes up the peak of America’s population. At every life stage, that microgeneration has stretched a system that was often too small to accommodate it, leaving its members — so-called peak millennials — with outsize economic power but also a fight to get ahead. Guest: Jeanna Smialek , a U.S. economy correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  When millennials gripe that they get blamed for everything, the accusers might actually be onto something . Millennials have the children, but boomers have the houses . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, March 13, 2024

The Alarming Findings Inside a Mass Shooter’s Brain

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence and self harm. Last fall, an Army reservist killed 18 people at a bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine, before turning the gun on himself. Dave Philipps, who covers military affairs for The Times, had already been investigating the idea that soldiers could be injured just by firing their own weapons. Analyzing the case of the gunman in Lewiston, Dave explains, could change our understanding of the effects of modern warfare on the human brain. Guest: Dave Philipps , who covers war, the military and veterans for The New York Times. Background reading:  Profound damage was found in the Lewiston gunman’s brain , possibly from explosions. The finding has broad implications for treatment strategies in veterans and for criminal justice. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, March 12, 2024

Oregon Decriminalized Drugs. Voters Now Regret It.

In 2020, motivated to try a different way to combat drug use, Oregon voted to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of hard drugs including fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine. Things didn’t turn out as planned. Mike Baker, a national reporter for The Times, explains what went wrong. Guest: Mike Baker , a national reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Amid soaring overdose deaths, Oregon lawmakers have voted to bring back some restrictions . State leaders declared a 90-day state of emergency in central Portland in an effort to tackle fentanyl abuse. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, March 11, 2024

The Billionaires’ Secret Plan to Solve California’s Housing Crisis

For years, a mysterious company has been buying farmland on the outskirts of Silicon Valley, eventually putting together a plot twice the size of San Francisco. At every step, those behind the company kept their plans for the land shrouded in secrecy. Conor Dougherty, an economics reporter at The Times, figured out what they were up to. Guest: Conor Dougherty , an economics reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Tech industry investors spent roughly $900 million buying land to build a dream city in a rural part of the Bay Area. In Solano County, Calif., a who’s who of tech money is trying to build a city from the ground up. But some of the locals whose families have been there for generations don’t want to sell the land . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, March 10, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘Can Humans Endure the Psychological Torment of Mars?’

That people will travel to Mars, and soon, is a widely accepted conviction within NASA. Rachel McCauley, until recently the acting deputy director of NASA’s Mars campaign, had, as of July, a punch list of 800 problems that must be solved before the first human mission launches. Many of these concern the mechanical difficulties of transporting people to a planet that is never closer than 33.9 million miles away; keeping them alive on poisonous soil in unbreathable air, bombarded by solar radiation and galactic cosmic rays, without access to immediate communication; and returning them safely to Earth, more than a year and half later. But McCauley does not doubt that NASA will overcome these challenges. What NASA does not yet know — what nobody can know — is whether humanity can overcome the psychological torment of Martian life. A mission known as CHAPEA, an experiment in which four ordinary people would enact, as closely as possible, the lives of Martian colonists for 378 days, sets out to answer that question.

Fri, March 08, 2024

The State of the Union

President Biden used his State of the Union address last night to push for re-election and to go on the attack against Donald J. Trump, his likely adversary in November. Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy at the White House for The Times, discusses the speech’s big moments. Guest: Jim Tankersley , who covers economic policy at the White House for The New York Times. Background reading:  Biden made it clear that he saw the election as an existential struggle between democracy and extremism . Read five takeaways from the address. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, March 07, 2024

The Miseducation of Google’s A.I.

When Google released Gemini, a new chatbot powered by artificial intelligence, it quickly faced a backlash — and unleashed a fierce debate about whether A.I. should be guided by social values, and if so, whose values they should be. Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The Times and co-host of the podcast “Hard Fork,” explains. Guest: Kevin Roose , a technology columnist for The New York Times and co-host of the podcast “Hard Fork.” Background reading:  Hard Fork: Gemini’s culture wars , and more. From Opinion: Should we fear the woke A.I.? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, March 06, 2024

The Unhappy Voters Who Could Swing the Election

Millions of voters in states across the country cast their ballots in the presidential primary on Super Tuesday, leaving little doubt that the November election will be a rematch between President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump. But in a race that is increasingly inevitable, a New York Times/Siena College poll found a critical group of voters who are making the outcome of that race anything but certain. Nate Cohn, The Times’s chief political analyst, explains who these voters are and why they present a particular threat to Mr. Biden. Guest: Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  The big change between the 2020 and 2024 races: Biden is unpopular . The latest NYT/Siena College poll includes those who started the survey but didn’t finish it. Here’s why . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, March 05, 2024

A Growing Famine and a Deadly Aid Delivery in Gaza

Late last week, an effort to get food into northern Gaza turned deadly, as thousands of desperate Gazans descended on aid trucks, and Israeli troops tasked with guarding those trucks opened fire. Exactly how people died, and who was responsible, remains contested. Hiba Yazbek, a reporter-researcher in Jerusalem for The Times, explains what we know about what happened and what it tells us about hunger in Gaza. Guest: Hiba Yazbek , a reporter-researcher in Jerusalem for The New York Times. Background reading:  Palestinian and Israeli officials offered differing accounts of a deadly scene in northern Gaza , in which local health officials said more than 100 people were killed. Delivering supplies into Gaza, especially the north, has taken on increased urgency as the United Nations has warned that many Gazans are on the edge of famine . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, March 04, 2024

An F.B.I. Informant, a Bombshell Claim, and an Impeachment Built on a Lie

A single piece of unverified intelligence became the centerpiece of a Republican attempt to impeach President Biden. Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains how that intelligence was harnessed for political ends, and what happened once it was discredited. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt , an investigative reporter for The New York Times, covering Washington. Background reading:  Ignoring warnings, Republicans trumpeted a now-discredited allegation against President Biden. Analysis: An informant’s indictment undercuts Republicans’ impeachment drive. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, March 03, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘How Tom Sandoval Became the Most Hated Man in America’

At the end of a quiet, leafy street in the Valley in Los Angeles, the reality TV star Tom Sandoval has outfitted his home with landscaping lights that rotate in a spectrum of colors, mimicking the dance floor of a nightclub. The property is both his private residence and an occasional TV set for the Bravo reality show “Vanderpump Rules.” After a series of events that came to be known as “Scandoval,” paparazzi had been camped outside, but by the new year it was just one or two guys, and now they have mostly gone, too. “Scandoval” is the nickname for Sandoval’s affair with another cast member, which he had behind the backs of the show’s producers and his girlfriend of nine years. This wouldn’t be interesting or noteworthy except that in 2023, after being on the air for 10 seasons, “Vanderpump” was nominated for an Emmy for outstanding unstructured reality program, an honor that has never been bestowed on any of the network’s “Housewives” shows. It also became, by a key metric, the most-watched cable series in the advertiser-beloved demographic of 18- to 49-year-olds and brought in over 12.2 million viewers. This happened last spring, when Hollywood’s TV writers went on strike and cable TV was declared dead and our culture had already become so fractured that it was rare for anything — let alone an episode of television — to become a national event. And yet you probably heard about “Scandoval” even if you couldn’t care less about who these people are, exactly. As “Vanderpump” airs its 11th season, Tom Sandoval reflects on his new public persona.

Fri, March 01, 2024

Biden, Trump and a Split Screen at the Texas Border

President Biden and Donald J. Trump both made appearances at the southern border on Thursday as they addressed an issue that is shaping up to be one of the most important in the 2024 election: immigration. Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The Times, discusses Mr. Biden’s risky bid to take perhaps Trump’s biggest rallying point and use it against him. Guest: Zolan Kanno-Youngs , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  In appearances some 300 miles apart, Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump tried to leverage a volatile policy dispute of the 2024 campaign. How visiting the border has become a potent form of political theater . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, February 29, 2024

How Poisoned Applesauce Found Its Way to Kids

A Times investigation has revealed how applesauce laced with high levels of lead sailed through a food safety system meant to protect American consumers, and poisoned hundreds of children across the U.S. Christina Jewett, who covers the Food and Drug Administration for The Times, talks about what she found. Guest: Christina Jewett , who covers the Food and Drug Administration for The New York Times. Background reading:  Lead-tainted applesauce sailed through gaps in the food-safety system . What to know about lead exposure in children . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, February 28, 2024

An Arms Race Quietly Unfolds in Space

U.S. officials have acknowledged a growing fear that Russia may be trying to put a nuclear weapon into orbit. Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains that their real worry is that America could lose the battle for military supremacy in space. Guest: Eric Lipton , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The U.S. warned its allies that Russia could put a nuclear weapon into orbit this year . The Pentagon is in the early stages of a program to put constellations of smaller and cheaper satellites into orbit to counter space-based threats of the sort being developed by Russia and China. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, February 27, 2024

The Voters Willing to Abandon Biden Over Gaza

In the past few weeks, activists in Michigan have begun calling voters in the state, asking them to protest President Biden’s support for the Israeli military campaign in Gaza by not voting for him in the Democratic primary. The activists are attempting to turn their anger over Gaza into a political force, one that could be decisive in a critical swing state where winning in November is likely to be a matter of the slimmest of margins. Jennifer Medina, a political reporter for The Times, explains how the war in Gaza is changing politics in Michigan. Guest: Jennifer Medina , a political reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Will Biden’s Gaza stance hurt him in 2024? Michigan is the first test. The war in Gaza turned this longtime Michigan Democrat against Biden . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, February 26, 2024

The Alabama Ruling That Could Stop Families From Having Kids

 A surprise ruling from the Alabama Supreme Court has halted fertility treatments across the state and sent a shock wave through the world of reproductive health. Azeen Ghorayshi, who covers sex, gender, and science for The Times, explains what the court case means for reproductive health and a patient in Alabama explains what it is like navigating the fallout. Guests: Azeen Ghorayshi , who covers sex, gender and science for The New York Times; and Meghan S. Cole, who is in the final stages of IVF treatment in Alabama. Background reading:  Alabama ruled frozen embryos are children, raising questions about fertility care . Fertility clinics are routinely sued by patients for errors that destroy embryos, as happened in Alabama. An effort to define them legally as “unborn children” has raised the stakes . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, February 25, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘How Do You Make a Weed Empire? Sell It Like Streetwear.’

The closest thing to a bat signal for stoners is the blue lettering of the Cookies logo. When a new storefront comes to a strip mall or a downtown shopping district, fans flock to grand-opening parties, drawn by a love of the brand — one based on more than its reputation for selling extremely potent weed. People often compare Cookies to the streetwear brand Supreme. That’s accurate in one very literal sense — they each sell a lot of hats — and in other, more subjective ones. They share a penchant for collaboration-based marketing; their appeal to mainstream audiences is tied up with their implied connections to illicit subcultures; and they’ve each been expanding rapidly in recent years. All of it is inextricable from Berner, the stage name of Gilbert Milam, 40, Cookies’ co-founder and chief executive, who spent two decades as a rapper with a sideline as a dealer — or as a dealer with a sideline as a rapper. With the company’s success, he is estimated to be one of the wealthiest rappers in the world, without having ever released a hit record.

Fri, February 23, 2024

Trump’s Cash Crunch

Last week, when a civil court judge in New York ruled against Donald J. Trump, he imposed a set of penalties so severe that they could temporarily sever the former president from his real-estate empire and wipe out all of his cash. Jonah Bromwich, who covers criminal justice in New York, and Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The Times, explain what that will mean for Mr. Trump as a businessman and as a candidate. Guests: Jonah E. Bromwich , a criminal justice correspondent for The New York Times; and Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump was met with a $450 million blow to his finances and his identity. Here’s a guide to the New York law that made the fierce punishment possible. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, February 22, 2024

Putin’s Opposition Ponders a Future Without Aleksei Navalny

Last week, the Russian authorities announced that Aleksei A. Navalny, Russia’s most prominent opposition leader and an unflinching critic of President Vladimir V. Putin, had died in a remote Arctic prison at the age of 47. Yevgenia Albats, his friend, discusses how Mr. Navalny became a political force and what it means for his country that he is gone. Guest: Yevgenia Albats, a Russian investigative journalist and a friend of Mr. Navalny. Background reading:  Who was Aleksei Navalny ? The sudden death of Mr. Navalny left a vacuum in Russia’s opposition. His widow, Yulia Navalnaya, signaled that she would try to fill the void . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, February 21, 2024

What Happens if America Turns Its Back on Its Allies in Europe

Over the past few weeks, a growing sense of alarm across Europe over the future of the continent’s security has turned into outright panic. As Russia advances on the battlefield in Ukraine, the U.S. Congress has refused to pass billions of dollars in new funding for Ukraine’s war effort and Donald Trump has warned European leaders that if they do not pay what he considers their fair share toward NATO, he would not protect them from Russian aggression. Steven Erlanger, the chief diplomatic correspondent for The Times, discusses Europe’s plans to defend itself against Russia without the help of the United States. Guest: Steven Erlanger , the chief diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  In Europe, there is a dawning recognition that the continent urgently needs to step up its own defense , especially as the U.S. wavers, but the commitments still are not coming. Europe wants to stand on its own militarily. Is it too little, too late? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, February 20, 2024

Stranded in Rafah as an Israeli Invasion Looms

This episode contains strong language and descriptions of war. After months of telling residents in the Gaza Strip to move south for safety, Israel now says it plans to invade Rafah, the territory’s southernmost city. More than a million people are effectively trapped there without any clear idea of where to go. Two Gazans describe what it is like to live in Rafah right now. Guest: Ghada al-Kurd and Hussein Owda, who are among more than a million people sheltering in Rafah. Background reading:  Israel’s allies and others have warned against an offensive , saying that the safety of the civilians who have sought shelter in the far south of Gaza is paramount. Palestinians in Rafah described a “night full of horror” as Israeli strikes pummeled the area during an Israeli hostage rescue operation. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, February 19, 2024

The Booming Business of Cutting Babies’ Tongues

A Times investigation has found that dentists and lactation consultants around the country are pushing “tongue-tie releases” on new mothers struggling to breastfeed, generating huge profits while often harming patients. Katie Thomas, an investigative health care reporter at The Times, discusses the forces driving this emerging trend in American health care and the story of one family in the middle of it. Guest: Katie Thomas , an investigative health care reporter at The New York Times. Background reading:  Inside the booming business of cutting babies’ tongues . What parents should know about tongue-tie releases . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, February 18, 2024

Sunday Special: Un-Marry Me!

Today we’re sharing the latest episode of Modern Love, a podcast about the complicated love lives of real people, from The New York Times. Anna Martin, host of the show, spoke to David Finch, who wrote three Modern Love essays about how hard he had worked to be a good husband to his wife, Kristen. As a man with autism who married a neurotypical woman, Dave found it challenging to navigate being a partner and a father. Eventually, he started keeping a list of “best practices” to cover every situation that might come up in daily life – a method that worked so well he wrote a best-selling book on it. But almost 11 years into his marriage, Kristen said she wanted to be “unmarried.” Dave was totally thrown off. He didn’t know what that meant, or if he could do it. But he wasn’t going to lose Kristen, so he had to give it a try. For more episodes of Modern Love , search for the show wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes drop Wednesdays. 

Fri, February 16, 2024

An Explosive Hearing in Trump’s Georgia Election Case

In tense proceedings in Georgia, a judge will decide whether Fani T. Willis, the Fulton County district attorney, and her office should be disqualified from their prosecution of former President Donald J. Trump. Richard Fausset, a national reporter for The Times, talks through the dramatic opening day of testimony, in which a trip to Belize, a tattoo parlor and Grey Goose vodka all featured. Guest: Richard Fausset , a national reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  With everything on the line, Ms. Willis delivered raw testimony . What happens if Fani Willis is disqualified from the Trump case? Read takeaways from the hearing . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, February 15, 2024

How China Broke One Man’s Dreams

A crisis of confidence is brewing inside China, where the government is turning believers in the Chinese dream into skeptics willing to flee the country. Li Yuan, who writes about technology, business and politics across Asia for The Times, explains why that crisis is now showing up at the United States’ southern border. Guest: Li Yuan , who writes the New New World column for The New York Times. Background reading:  Why more Chinese are risking danger in southern border crossings to the United States. More than 24,000 Chinese citizens have been apprehended making the crossing from Mexico in the past year. That is more than in the preceding 10 years combined. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, February 14, 2024

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Tue, February 13, 2024

Why the Race to Replace George Santos Is So Close

Voters in New York are choosing the successor to George Santos, the disgraced Republican who was expelled from Congress in December. Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics and government for The Times, explains how the results of the race will hold important clues for both parties in November. Guest: Nicholas Fandos , a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times. Background reading:  What to Know About the Race to Replace George Santos Days before a special House election in New York, Tom Suozzi and Mazi Pilip traded blows in the race’s lone debate . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, February 12, 2024

Why Boeing’s Top Airplanes Keep Failing

When a piece of an Alaska Airlines flight blew out into the sky in January, concern and scrutiny focused once more on the plane’s manufacturer, Boeing. Sydney Ember, a business reporter for The Times, explains what has been learned about the incident and what the implications might be for Boeing. Guest: Sydney Ember , a business reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Alaska Airlines plane may have left the Boeing factory missing bolts , the National Transportation Safety Board said. Facing another Boeing crisis, the F.A.A. takes a harder line . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, February 11, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘The Unthinkable Mental Health Crisis That Shook a New England College’

The first death happened before the academic year began. In July 2021, an undergraduate student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute was reported dead. The administration sent a notice out over email, with the familiar, thoroughly vetted phrasing and appended resources. Katherine Foo, an assistant professor in the department of integrative and global studies, felt especially crushed by the news. She taught this student. He was Chinese, and she felt connected to the particular set of pressures he faced. She read through old, anonymous course evaluations, looking for any sign she might have missed. But she was unsure where to put her personal feelings about a loss suffered in this professional context. The week before the academic year began, a second student died. A rising senior in the computer-science department who loved horticulture took his own life. This brought an intimation of disaster. One student suicide is a tragedy; two might be the beginning of a cluster. Some faculty members began to feel a tinge of dread when they stepped onto campus. Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts is a tidy New England college campus with the high-saturation landscaping typical of well-funded institutions. The hedges are beautifully trimmed, the pathways are swept clean. Red-brick buildings from the 19th century fraternize with high glass facades and renovated interiors. But over a six-month period, the school was turned upside down by a spate of suicides.

Fri, February 09, 2024

Kick Trump Off the Ballot? Even Liberal Justices Are Skeptical

In December, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a bombshell ruling that said Donald Trump was ineligible to be on the state’s ballot for the Republican presidential primary, saying he was disqualified under the 14th Amendment of the Constitution because he had engaged in insurrection on Jan. 6. The Supreme Court has taken on the case and on Thursday, the justices heard arguments for and against keeping Trump on the ballot. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, analyzes the arguments, the justices’ responses, and what they can tell us about the likely ruling in a case that could alter the course of this year’s race for president. Guest: Adam Liptak , who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times and writes Sidebar, a column on legal developments. Background reading:  What Happens Next in Trump’s Supreme Court Case on His Eligibility A Ruling for Trump on Eligibility Could Doom His Bid for Immunity For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, February 08, 2024

A Guilty Verdict For a Mass Shooter’s Mother

Warning: this episode contains strong language and descriptions of violence. A few days ago, for the first time, an American jury convicted a parent for a mass shooting carried out by their child. Lisa Miller, who has been following the case since its beginning, explains what the historic verdict really means. Guest: Lisa Miller, a domestic correspondent for The New York Times Background reading:  From New York Magazine: Will James and Jennifer Crumbley be Found Guilty for Their Son’s Mass Shooting? Mother of Michigan Gunman Found Guilty of Manslaughter A Mom’s Conviction Offers Prosecutors a New Tactic in Mass Shooting Cases For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, February 07, 2024

El Salvador Decimated Gangs. But at What Cost?

El Salvador has experienced a remarkable transformation. What had once been one of the most violent countries in the world has become incredibly safe. Natalie Kitroeff, the New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, discusses the cost of that transformation to the people of El Salvador, and the man at the center of it, the newly re-elected President Nayib Bukele. Guest: Natalie Kitroeff , the New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Background reading:  El Salvador Decimated Its Ruthless Gangs. But at What Cost? He Cracked Down on Gangs and Rights. Now He’s Set to Win a Landslide. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, February 06, 2024

The U.N. Scandal Threatening Crucial Aid to Gaza

Late last month, an explosive allegation that workers from a crucial U.N. relief agency in Gaza had taken part in the Oct. 7 attacks stunned the world and prompted major donors, including the United States, to suspend funding. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The Times, explains what this could mean for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and how it might complicate Israel’s strategy in the war. Guest: Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  U.N. Agency for Palestinians Imperiled by Terrorism Charges The 8 Days That Roiled the U.N.’s Top Agency in Gaza UNRWA Set to Lose $65 Million, Documents Show For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, February 05, 2024

The 1948 Economic Moment That Might Explain Our Own

President Biden has struggled to sell Americans on the positive signs in the economy under his watch, despite figures that look good on paper. That could have important ramifications for his re-election hopes. Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The Times, explains why, to understand the situation, it may help to look back at another election, 76 years ago. Guest: Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  Want to Understand 2024? Look at 1948 . The Economy Looks Sunny, a Potential Gain for Biden . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, February 04, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘The Great Freight-Train Heists of the 21st Century’

Of all the dozens of suspected thieves questioned by the detectives of the Train Burglary Task Force at the Los Angeles Police Department during the months they spent investigating the rise in theft from the city’s freight trains, one man stood out. What made him memorable wasn’t his criminality so much as his giddy enthusiasm for trespassing. That man, Victor Llamas, was a self-taught expert of the supply chain, a connoisseur of shipping containers. Even in custody, as the detectives interrogated him numerous times, after multiple arrests, in a windowless room in a police station in spring 2022, a kind of nostalgia would sweep over the man. “He said that was the best feeling he’d ever had, jumping on the train while it was moving,” Joe Chavez, who supervised the task force’s detectives, said. “It was euphoric for him.” Some 20 million containers move through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach every year, including about 35 percent of all the imports into the United States from Asia. Once these steel boxes leave the relative security of a ship at port, they are loaded onto trains and trucks — and then things start disappearing. The Los Angeles basin is the country’s undisputed capital of cargo theft, the region with the most reported incidents of stuff stolen from trains and trucks and those interstitial spaces in the supply chain, like rail yards, warehouses, truck stops and parking lots. In the era of e-commerce, freight train robberies are going through a strange revival. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, February 02, 2024

On the Ballot in South Carolina: Biden’s Pitch to Black Voters

The Democratic presidential nomination process begins tomorrow in South Carolina, and President Biden is running largely uncontested. But his campaign is expending significant resources in the race to try to reach a crucial part of his base: Black voters. Maya King, a politics reporter at The Times, explains. Guest: Maya King , a politics reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  In South Carolina, Mr. Biden is trying to persuade Black voters to reject Trump . South Carolina was the home of Mr. Biden’s political resurrection in the primaries four years ago, and it is reaping the rewards. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, February 01, 2024

Secure the Border, Say Republicans. So Why Are They Killing a Plan to Do That?

For the past few weeks, Democrats and Republicans were closing in on a game-changing deal to secure the U.S.-Mexico border: a bipartisan compromise that’s unheard-of in contemporary Washington. Karoun Demirjian, who covers Congress for The Times, explains why that deal is now falling apart. Guest: Karoun Demirjian , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Divided Republicans coalesced behind a bit of legislative extortion: No Ukraine aid without a border crackdown. Then they split over how large a price to demand, imperiling both initiatives . Republicans and Democrats have agreed to try to reduce the number of migrants granted parole to stay in the United States, but cementing the compromise will take money and persuasion on both sides . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, January 31, 2024

Is the Future of Medicine Hidden in Ancient DNA?

In a major advance in science, DNA from Bronze Age skeletons is providing clues to modern medical mysteries. Carl Zimmer, who covers life sciences for The Times, explains how a new field of study is changing the way we think about treatments for devastating diseases. Guest: Carl Zimmer , a science correspondent who writes the Origins column for The New York Times. Background reading:  Ancient Skeletons Give Clues to Modern Medical Mysteries Morning Person? You Might Have Neanderthal Genes to Thank . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, January 30, 2024

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Mon, January 29, 2024

The Failed Promise of Police Body Cameras

This episode contains strong language and audio excerpts of violence. About a decade ago, police departments across the United States began equipping their officers with body cameras. The technology was meant to serve as a window into potential police misconduct, but that transparency has often remained elusive. Eric Umansky, an editor at large at ProPublica, explains why body cameras haven’t been the fix that many hoped they would be. Guest: Eric Umansky, an editor at large at ProPublica. Background reading:  The Failed Promise of Police Body Cameras From ProPublica: 21 Bodycam Videos Caught the NYPD Wrongly Arresting Black Kids on Halloween. Why Can’t the Public See the Footage? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, January 28, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘The Whale Who Went AWOL’

On April 26, 2019, a beluga whale appeared near Tufjord, a village in northern Norway, immediately alarming fishermen in the area. Belugas in that part of the world typically inhabit the remote Arctic and are rarely spotted as far south as the Norwegian mainland. Although they occasionally travel solo, they tend to live and move in groups. This particular whale was entirely alone and unusually comfortable around humans, trailing boats and opening his mouth as though expecting to be fed. News of the friendly white whale spread quickly. In early May, a video of the beluga went viral, eventually earning a spot on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” By midsummer, he had become an international celebrity, drawing large groups of tourists. All the while, marine experts had been speculating about the whale’s origin. Clearly this animal had spent time in captivity — but where? In the years since the whale, publicly named Hvaldimir, first entered the global spotlight, the very qualities that make him so endearing — his intelligence, curiosity and charisma — have put him in perpetual danger. Hvaldimir is now at the center of a dispute over his welfare. Even as he swims freely through the ocean, he is caught in a tangle of conflicting human ambitions, some noble, others misguided, nearly all distorted by inadequate understanding. Whether to intervene, and how to do so, remain contentious subjects among scientists, activists and government officials. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, January 26, 2024

The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia

Across the United States, millions of families are confronting a seemingly impossible question: When dementia changes a relative, how much should they accommodate their new personality and desires? Katie Engelhart, a writer for The New York Times Magazine, tells the story of one family’s experience. Guest: Katie Engelhart , a writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  The Mother Who Changed: A Story of Dementia Katie Englehart has reported on dementia for years, and one image of a prisoner haunts her . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, January 25, 2024

Hybrid Work Was Supposed to Make Employees Happier. Did It?

The era of hybrid work has spawned a new kind of office culture — one that has left many workers less connected and less happy than they have ever been. Emma Goldberg, a business reporter covering workplace culture for The Times, explains how mixing remote and office work has created a malaise, as workers confront new challenges and navigate uncertainty, and employers engage in a wave of experiments. Guest: Emma Goldberg , a business reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Emma Goldberg reflects on her evolving beat as tens of thousands of employees return to the office. From March: Office Mandates. Pickleball. Beer. What will make hybrid work stick? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, January 24, 2024

Why the G.O.P. Nomination Fight Is Now (All But) Over

On Tuesday, Donald J. Trump beat Nikki Haley in New Hampshire. His win accelerated a push for the party to coalesce behind him and deepened questions about the path forward for Ms. Haley, his lone remaining rival. Jonathan Weisman, a political correspondent for The Times, discusses the real meaning of the former president's victory. Guest: Jonathan Weisman , a political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Donald Trump’s win in New Hampshire added to an air of inevitability , even as Nikki Haley sharpened the edge of her rhetoric. Here are five takeaways from the New Hampshire primary. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, January 23, 2024

The Shadowy Story of Oppenheimer and Congress

Nominations for the Oscars are announced on Tuesday and “Oppenheimer,” a film about the father of the atomic bomb, is expected to be among the front-runners.  Catie Edmondson, a congressional correspondent for The Times, explains how the film sent her on a quest to find the secret story of how Congress paid for the bomb, and what it reveals about the inner workings of Washington.   Guest: Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Watching “Oppenheimer,” a journalist wondered: How did the president get the $2 billion secret project past Congress? What to expect from the Oscar nominations. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, January 22, 2024

The Rules of War

 In the International Court of Justice, South Africa is accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Amanda Taub, a human rights lawyer-turned-journalist at The Times, walks through the arguments of the case, and the power that the rules of war have beyond any verdict in court. Guest: Amanda Taub , writer of The Interpreter for The New York Times. Background reading:  What might happen next in the genocide case against Israel. With its accusations against Israel, South Africa is challenging the Western-led order . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, January 21, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘Podcasters Took Up Her Sister’s Murder Investigation. Then They Turned on Her’

Liz Flatt drove to Austin, Texas, mostly out of desperation. She had tried talking with the police. She had tried working with a former F.B.I. profiler who ran a nonprofit dedicated to solving unsolved murders. She had been interviewed by journalists and at least one podcaster. She had been featured on a Netflix documentary series about a man who falsely confessed to hundreds of killings. Although she didn’t know it at the time, Flatt was at a crossroads in what she had taken to calling her journey, a path embarked on after a prayer-born decision five years earlier to try to find who killed her sister, Deborah Sue Williamson, or Debbie, in 1975. It was now 2021. She had come to Austin for a conference, CrimeCon, which formed around the same time that Flatt began her quest, at a moment now seen as an inflection point in the long history of true crime, a genre as old as storytelling but one that adapts quickly to new technologies, from the printing press to social media. Flatt met a woman who would later put her in touch with two investigators who presented at the conference that year: George Jared and Jennifer Bucholtz. They were podcasters, but Jared was also a journalist and Bucholtz an adjunct professor of forensics and criminal justice at the for-profit American Military University. Their presentation was on another cold case, the murder of Rebekah Gould in 2004, whose killer they claimed to have helped find using a technique that has quickly become a signature of the changing landscape of true crime: crowdsourcing. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, January 19, 2024

The Fishermen Who Could End Federal Regulation as We Know It

On its surface, the case before the Supreme Court — a dispute brought by fishing crews objecting to a government fee — appears to be routine. But, as Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The Times explains, the decision could transform how every industry in the United States is regulated. Guest: Adam Liptak , a Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  How a fight over a fishing regulation could help tear down the administrative state. The case is part of a long-game effort to sap regulation of business. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, January 18, 2024

What the Houthis Really Want

Attacks by Houthi militants on shipping in the Red Sea, a crucial global trade route, once seemed like a dangerous sideshow to the war in Gaza. But as the attacks have continued, the sideshow has turned into a full-blown crisis. Vivian Nereim, the Gulf bureau chief for The Times, explains what cause is served by the Houthis’ campaign. Guest: Vivian Nereim , the Gulf bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Undeterred by strikes by American and British forces, the Houthis targeted more ships in the Red Sea . Washington is grappling with how to stop a battle-hardened foe from disrupting shipping lanes critical for global trade. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, January 17, 2024

The War on the SAT

Concerned about the effect on diversity, many colleges have stopped requiring standardized tests. New research suggests that might be a mistake. David Leonhardt, a senior writer for The Times, discusses the future of SATs and why colleges remain reluctant to bring them back. Guest: David Leonhardt , a senior writer for The New York Times. Background reading:  The misguided war on the SAT From Opinion: Can the meritocracy survive without the SAT ? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, January 16, 2024

The Battle for No. 2 in Iowa

At the Iowa Republican caucuses on Monday night, Donald J. Trump secured a runaway victory. The only real drama was the fight for second place. Reid Epstein, who covers politics for The Times, takes us inside one of the caucuses, and Shane Goldmacher, a national political reporter, walks us through the final results. Guest: Reid J. Epstein , a politics correspondent for The New York Times, and Shane Goldmacher , a national political reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  A letdown for Ron DeSantis : His campaign is running low on cash and faces tough tests ahead. Why coming in second can be a win in early-state contests. Here are five takeaways from Trump’s crushing victory. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, January 14, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘How an Ordinary Football Game Turns Into the Most Spectacular Thing on TV’

Arrowhead Stadium, the home of the Kansas City Chiefs, the N.F.L.’s defending champions, is a very loud place. During a 2014 game, a sound meter captured a decibel reading equivalent to a jet’s taking off, earning a Guinness World Record for “Loudest crowd roar at a sports stadium.” Around 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 7, Brian Melillo, an audio engineer for NBC Sports’ flagship N.F.L. telecast, “Sunday Night Football,” arrived at Arrowhead to prepare for that evening’s game against the Detroit Lions. It was a big occasion: the annual season opener, the N.F.L. Kickoff game, traditionally hosted by the winner of last season’s Super Bowl. There would be speeches, fireworks, a military flyover, the unfurling of a championship banner. A crowd of more than 73,000 was expected. “Arrowhead is a pretty rowdy setting,” Melillo said. “It can present some problems.” Broadcasting a football game on live television is one of the most complex technical and logistical challenges in entertainment. Jody Rosen went behind the scenes of the mammoth broadcast production. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, January 12, 2024

In Iowa, Two Friends Debate DeSantis vs. Trump

On Monday, Iowa holds the first contest in the Republican presidential nominating process and nobody will have more on the line than Ron DeSantis. The Florida governor staked his candidacy on a victory in Iowa, a victory that now seems increasingly remote. Shane Goldmacher, a national political reporter for The Times, and the Daily producers Rob Szypko and Carlos Prieto explain what Mr. DeSantis’s challenge has looked like on the ground in Iowa. Guest: Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A weak night for Donald Trump? A Ron DeSantis flop? Gaming out Iowa . From December: Mr. Trump was gaining in Iowa polling , and Mr. DeSantis was holding off Nikki Haley for a distant second. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, January 11, 2024

The Threat of a Wider War in the Middle East

A recent string of attacks across the Middle East has raised concerns that the war between Hamas and Israel is spreading, and might put pressure on other countries like Iran and the United States to get more involved. Eric Schmitt, who covers national security for The Times, discusses the risk that the conflict is becoming an even wider war, and explains the efforts underway to prevent that. Guest: Eric Schmitt , a national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Attacks have heightened fears of a wider war for the Middle East and U.S. After a Red Sea barrage by the Houthis, a militant group in Yemen, the U.S. and its allies are considering how to retaliate . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, January 10, 2024

Trump’s Case for Total Immunity

Donald Trump has consistently argued that as a former president, he is immune from being charged with a crime for things he did while he was in office. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains what happened when Trump’s lawyers made that case in federal court, whether the claim has any chance of being accepted — and why Trump may win something valuable either way. Guest: Adam Liptak , a Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Trump’s immunity claim in court . Analysis: Trump says his acquittal by the Senate in his second impeachment trial makes him immune from prosecution. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, January 09, 2024

The Afterlife of a Gun

Across the United States, hundreds of towns and cities are trying to get guns off the streets by turning them over to businesses that offer to destroy them. But a New York Times investigation found that something very different is happening. Mike McIntire, an investigative reporter at The Times, explains the unintended consequences of efforts by local officials to rid their communities of guns. Guest: Mike McIntire , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The guns were said to be destroyed. Instead, they were reborn . Gun control, explained . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, January 08, 2024

The Wild World of Money in College Football

Tonight, millions of Americans are expected to tune in to watch one of the biggest sports events of the year, college football’s national championship game. On the field, the game will be determined by the skill of the players and coaches, but behind the scenes, secretive groups of donors are wielding enormous influence over what fans will see. David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter for The Times, discusses the shadowy industry upending college football, and how it has brought amateur athletics even closer to the world of professional sports. Guest: David A. Fahrenthold , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The best teams that money could buy . A shift that allows booster groups to employ student athletes has upended the economics of college football and other sports while giving many donors a tax break. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, January 07, 2024

The Sunday Read: ‘Ghosts on the Glacier’

Fifty years ago, eight Americans set off for South America to climb Aconcagua, one of the world’s mightiest mountains. Things quickly went wrong. Two climbers died. Their bodies were left behind. Here is what was certain: A woman from Denver, maybe the most accomplished climber in the group, had last been seen alive on the glacier. A man from Texas, part of the recent Apollo missions to the moon, lay frozen nearby. There were contradictory statements from survivors and a hasty departure. There was a judge who demanded an investigation into possible foul play. There were three years of summit-scratching searches to find and retrieve the bodies. Now, decades later, a camera belonging to one of the deceased climbers has emerged from a receding glacier near the summit and one of mountaineering’s most enduring mysteries has been given air and light. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, January 05, 2024

A Confusing New World for College Applicants

In a landmark ruling last summer, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned nearly 50 years of precedent and banned the use of affirmative action in college admissions. The decision eliminated the most powerful tool for ensuring diversity on America’s college campuses and forced college admission officers and high school seniors to figure out what the college admissions process should look like when race cannot be taken into account. Jessica Cheung, a producer on “The Daily,” explains how, over the past year, both students and college officials have tried to navigate the new rules. Guest: Jessica Cheung , a producer on “The Daily” for The New York Times. Background reading:  The first high-school seniors to apply to college since the Supreme Court’s landmark decision have had to sort through a morass of conflicting guidance . From June: The Supreme Court rejected affirmative action programs at Harvard and U.N.C. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, January 04, 2024

Why Are So Many More Pedestrians Dying in the U.S.?

A puzzling new pattern has taken hold on American roads: pedestrian traffic deaths, which had been on the decline for years, have skyrocketed. Emily Badger, who covers cities and urban policy for The Upshot at The New York Times, discusses her investigation into what lies behind the phenomenon. Guest: Emily Badger , who covers cities and urban policy for The Upshot at The New York Times. Background reading:  Why are so many U.S. pedestrians dying at night ? The exceptionally American problem of rising roadway deaths. More theories on the rising pedestrian deaths at night. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, January 03, 2024

Biden’s 2024 Playbook

Yesterday, we went inside Donald Trump’s campaign for president, to understand how he’s trying to turn a mountain of legal trouble into a political advantage. Today, we turn to the re-election campaign of President Biden. Reid Epstein, who covers politics for The Times, explains why what looks like a record of accomplishment on paper, is turning out to be so difficult to campaign on. Guest: Reid J. Epstein , a politics correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  In South Carolina, Democrats see a test of Biden’s appeal to Black voters . Political Memo: Should Biden really run again? He prolongs an awkward conversation . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, January 02, 2024

Trump's 2024 Playbook

As former President Donald J. Trump enters an election year leading his Republican rivals by wide margins in the polls, multiple court cases are taking up an increasing amount of his campaign schedule. They have been integrated into his messaging and fund-raising efforts, and his campaign staff has been developing a strategy to lock up his nomination, regardless of what happens in court. Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The Times, discusses what Mr. Trump’s campaign will look and feel like amid the many court dates for his cases. Guest: Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Inside Trump’s Backroom Effort to Lock Up the Nomination Trump’s Team Prepares to File Challenges on Ballot Decisions Soon Indicted or Barred From the Ballot: For Trump, Bad News Cements Support For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Fri, December 29, 2023

Baseball’s Plan To Save Itself From Boredom: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since they first ran. Major League Baseball is putting in effect some of the biggest changes in the sport’s history in an effort to speed up the game and inject more activity. As the 2023 season opens, Michael Schmidt, a Times reporter, explains the extraordinary plan to save baseball from the tyranny of the home run. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt , a national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Listen to the original version of the episode here . With three major rule changes this season, Major League Baseball will try to reinvent itself while looking to the game’s past for inspiration. Here’s a look at the new rules . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, December 28, 2023

A Mother, a Daughter, a Deadly Journey: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since they first ran. With mountains, intense mud, fast-running rivers and thick rainforest, the Darién Gap, a strip of terrain connecting South and Central America, is one of the most dangerous places on the planet. Over the past few years, there has been an enormous increase in the number of migrants passing through the perilous zone in the hopes of getting to the United States. Today, we hear the story of one family that’s risking everything to make it across. Guest: Julie Turkewitz , the Andes bureau chief for The New York Times Background reading:  Listen to the original version of the episode here . The pandemic, climate change and growing conflict are forcing a seismic shift in global migration . Two crises are converging at the Darién Gap : an economic and humanitarian disaster underway in South America and the bitter fight over immigration policy in Washington. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, December 27, 2023

Inside Russia’s Crackdown on Dissent: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since they first ran. Days after Russia invaded Ukraine, the Kremlin made it a crime to oppose the war in public. Since then, it has waged a relentless campaign of repression, putting Russian citizens in jail for offenses as small as holding a poster or sharing a news article on social media. Valerie Hopkins, an international correspondent for The Times, tells the story of Olesya Krivtsova, a 19-year-old student who faces up to 10 years in prison after posting on social media, and explains why the Russian government is so determined to silence those like her. Guest: Valerie Hopkins , an international correspondent for The New York Times, covering Russia and the war in Ukraine. Background reading:  Listen to the original version of the episode here . Oleysa’s story has underlined the perils of using social media to criticize the war in Ukraine . The authorities are determining who will take custody of a 13-year-old girl whose single father has been sentenced for “discrediting” the Russian Army . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, December 26, 2023

How A Paradise Became A Death Trap: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since. Warning: This episode contains descriptions of death. When fires swept West Maui, Hawaii, many residents fled for their lives — but soon discovered they had nowhere to go. Thousands of structures, mostly homes, had been reduced to rubble. Husks of incinerated cars lined the historic Front Street in Lahaina, while search crews nearby made their way painstakingly from house to house, looking for human remains. Ydriss Nouara, a resident of Lahaina, recounts his experience fleeing the inferno, and Mike Baker, the Seattle bureau chief for The Times, explains how an extraordinary set of circumstances turned the city into a death trap. Guest: Mike Baker , the Seattle bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Listen to the original version of the episode here . Nearly a week after the fires started, relatives received little information as search and identification efforts moved slowly. How the fires turned Lahaina into a death trap . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Fri, December 22, 2023

Biden Supports Israel. Does the Rest of America?

A New York Times/Siena College poll has found that voters disapprove of President Biden’s handling of the war in Gaza, though voters are split on U.S. policy toward the conflict and whether or not Israel’s military campaign should continue. Jonathan Weisman, a political correspondent for The Times, breaks down the poll and what it means for U.S.-Israeli relations and Biden’s 2024 campaign. Guest: Jonathan Weisman, a political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Poll Finds Wide Disapproval of Biden on Gaza, and Little Room to Shift Gears How Much Is Biden’s Support of Israel Hurting Him With Young Voters? Amid Dismal Polling and Some Voter Anger, Don’t Expect Biden to Shift His Strategy For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, December 21, 2023

The Rising Toll of Israel’s War in Gaza

The accidental killing of three hostages by Israel’s military has shocked Israelis and is raising new questions about the way Israel is conducting its war against Hamas. Afterward, Israel’s defense minister appeared to announce a shift in strategy, giving the clearest indication to date that Israel may slow down its military operation in Gaza after weeks of pressure. Patrick Kingsley, Jerusalem bureau chief for The Times, and Hiba Yazbek, a reporter for The Times, discuss Israel’s military campaign and the ensuing humanitarian crisis. Guests: Patrick Kingsley, Jerusalem bureau chief for The Times, and Hiba Yazbek, a reporter for The Times. Background reading:  Israel Says 3 Hostages Bore White Flag Before Being Killed by Troops Israel’s Allies Urge Restraint as Netanyahu Vows ‘Fight to the End’ U.S. Urges Israel to Do More to Spare Civilians in Gaza and Pushes Hostage Talks What to Know About the Remaining Hostages Taken From Israel For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, December 20, 2023

Why a Colorado Court Just Knocked Trump Off the Ballot

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former President Donald J. Trump is barred from holding office under the 14th Amendment, which disqualifies those who engage in insurrection, and directed Mr. Trump’s name to be excluded from the state’s 2024 Republican primary ballot. Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The Times, explains the ruling and why the case is likely headed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Guest: Adam Liptak, who covers the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times. Background reading: Trump Is Disqualified From Holding Office, Colorado Supreme Court Rules Colorado Ruling Knocks Trump Off Ballot: What It Means, What Happens Next Read the Colorado Supreme Court’s Decision Disqualifying Trump From the Ballot For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, December 19, 2023

Football’s Young Victims

Warning: this episode contains mentions of suicide. A recently released study from researchers at Boston University examined the brains of 152 contact-sport athletes who died before turning 30. They found that more than 40 percent of them had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or C.T.E., the degenerative brain disease associated with repeated hits to the head. Most of those athletes played football, and most played no higher than the high school or college level. John Branch, domestic correspondent for The New York Times, spoke to the families of five of these athletes. Background reading: C.T.E. Study Finds That Young Football Players Are Getting the Disease After the Loss of a Son, a Football Coach Confronts a Terrible Truth For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, December 18, 2023

The Man Who Counts Every Shooting in America

In 2023, the unrelenting epidemic of gun violence in the United States has claimed the lives of more than 41,000 people. Throughout the year, each and every one of those shootings was chronicled by a website that has become the most authoritative and widely-cited source of data about gun deaths in the country: the Gun Violence Archive. Mark Bryant, the founder of the database, explains why he has dedicated so much of his life to painstakingly recording a problem with no end in sight. Guest: Mark Bryant, the founder of the Gun Violence Archive. Background reading:  Mr. Bryant’s website, the Gun Violence Archive . Here is how The New York Times tallies mass shootings. From July, a partial list of U.S. mass shootings in 2023 . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, December 17, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Bariatric Surgery at 16’

Last fall, Alexandra Duarte, who is now 16, went to see her endocrinologist at Texas Children’s Hospital, outside Houston. From age 10, she had been living with polycystic ovary syndrome and, more recently, prediabetes. After Alexandra described her recent quinceañera, the doctor brought up an operation that might benefit her, one that might help her lose weight and, as a result, improve these obesity-related problems. Alexandra, who smiles shyly and speaks softly but confidently, says she was “a little skeptical at first because, like, it’s a surgery.” But her mother, Gabriela Velez, suggested that her daughter consider it. “Ever since I was a toddler, my mom knew that I was struggling with obesity,” Alexandra says. The teasing started in fifth grade. Alexandra couldn’t eat without her classmates staring at and judging her. Though she sought counseling for her sadness and anxiety, these troubles still caused her to leave school for a month. The bullying finally stopped after she switched schools in 10th grade, but Alexandra’s parents knew how deeply she continued to suffer. How much more could their daughter endure? After the doctor suggested bariatric surgery, an operation on the gastrointestinal tract that helps patients lose weight, they spoke to friends who had successfully been through the procedure as adults. They decided it was a smart option for her. Alexandra wasn’t sure. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, December 15, 2023

The Year of Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift grabbed many headlines in 2023. Her widely popular Eras Tour, which proved too much for Ticketmaster to handle, has been both a business and a cultural juggernaut. And Time magazine named her as its person of the year. Taffy Brodesser-Akner, a staff writer for The New York Times, explains why, for her, 2023 was the year of Taylor Swift. Guest: Taffy Brodesser-Akner , a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  Ms. Swift’s greatest gift is for telling her own story — better than any journalist could. But Ms. Brodesser-Akner gave it a shot anyway . Fan demand for Ms. Swift broke Ticketmaster, and that was just the prologue. These are the moments that turned her Eras Tour into a phenomenon . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, December 14, 2023

The Woman Who Fought the Texas Abortion Ban

A major case in Texas this week drew attention to the question of who can get exempted from an abortion ban. Most states that have banned the procedure allow for rare exceptions, but while that might seem clear on paper, in practice, it’s far more ambiguous. Kate Cox, the woman at the center of the case in Texas; and Kate Zernike, a national correspondent for The New York Times, talk about the legal process and its surprising effect. Guest: Kate Zernike , a national correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Texas Supreme Court is weighing several cases seeking to clarify the limits of medical exceptions to the state’s abortion bans. But the court’s ruling in Ms. Cox’s case has left doctors still unsure about which cases might pass legal muster . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, December 13, 2023

Antisemitism and Free Speech Collide on Campuses

Warning: this episode contains strong language. Universities across the country strained under pressure to take a public position on the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. Nicholas Confessore, a political and investigative reporter for The Times, explains the story behind a congressional hearing that ended the career of one university president, jeopardized the jobs of two others, and kicked off an emotional debate about antisemitism and free speech on college campuses. Guest: Nicholas Confessore , a political and investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Harvard’s governing body said it stood firmly behind Claudine Gay as the university’s president , a stance both praised and condemned by students, faculty and alumni. As fury erupts over campus antisemitism, conservatives have seized the moment . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, December 12, 2023

Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Fizzled. U.S. Funding May Be Next.

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is making a rare trip to Washington this week, pleading his case for American military aid, something which has long been a lifeline for his country but is now increasingly in doubt. Julian Barnes, who covers international security for The Times, explains what has brought Ukraine to the most perilous point since the war began nearly two years ago. Guest: Julian E. Barnes , a correspondent covering the U.S. intelligence agencies and international security for The New York Times. Background reading:  The U.S. and Ukraine are searching for a new strategy after a failed counteroffensive . The Ukrainian leader will be appealing for more military support from the United States as an emboldened Russia steps up its attacks on his country. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, December 11, 2023

Can an ‘Anarcho-Capitalist’ President Save Argentina’s Economy?

Warning: this episode contains strong language. With Argentina again in the midst of an economic crisis, Argentine voters turned to Javier Milei, a far-right libertarian who has drawn comparisons to Donald J. Trump. Jack Nicas, who covers South America for The New York Times, discusses Argentina’s incoming president, and his radical plan to remake the country’s economy. Guest: Jack Nicas , the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Argentina’s incoming president is a libertarian economist whose brash style and embrace of conspiracy theories has parallels with those of Donald J. Trump. Argentina braces itself for an “anarcho-capitalist” in charge . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, December 10, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Bodily Indignities of the Space Life’

As an incubator of life, Earth has a lot going for it, something we often fail to appreciate fully from within its nurturing bounds. Merely sending probes and rovers to the moon and Mars won’t do. For various reasons — adventure! apocalypse! commerce! — we insist upon taking our corporeal selves off-world too. Multiple private companies have announced plans to put hotels in space soon. NASA is aiming to 3-D-print lunar neighborhoods within a couple of decades. And while it will probably take longer than that to build and populate an outpost on Mars, preparations are being made: This summer, four NASA crew members began a 378-day stay in simulated Martian housing at the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Here’s some of what we know about how Earthlings fare beyond the safety of our home world. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, December 08, 2023

Biden Is Trying to Rein In Israel. Is It Working?

As the cease-fire in Gaza has ended and the fierce fighting there has resumed, the United States has issued sharper warnings to Israel’s leaders that they have a responsibility to avoid civilian casualties. Peter Baker, The Times’s chief White House correspondent, discusses the public and private ways in which President Biden is trying to influence Israel’s conduct. Guest: Peter Baker , chief White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Analysis: Biden’s strategy faces a test as Israeli forces push into southern Gaza. The U.S. is pressing Israel and Hamas to resume talks , a White House official said. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, December 07, 2023

Nikki Haley’s Moment

Over the last few months, Nikki Haley has gained enough in the polls to suggest she is on the verge of surpassing Ron DeSantis as the main threat to Donald J. Trump in the race to become the Republican candidate for 2024. Jazmine Ulloa, a national politics reporter for The Times; and Nate Cohn, The Times’s chief political analyst, discuss her building momentum and examine how far she might go. Guest: Jazmine Ulloa , a national politics reporter for The New York Times. Nate Cohn , The New York Times’s chief political analyst. Background reading:  Nikki Haley’s path from Trump critic to defender and back . Why is Ms. Haley’s star rising among the rivals to Mr. Trump? Here are five takeaways from the Republican debate last night. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, December 06, 2023

Opioid Victims Have a Settlement. Will the Supreme Court Undo It?

The opioid epidemic has been one of the biggest public health disasters in generations. The drug company at the heart of the crisis, Purdue Pharma, maker of the prescription painkiller OxyContin, agreed to a multibillion-dollar deal to settle thousands of claims against it — but that agreement would also grant the family behind the company, the Sacklers, immunity from additional civil lawsuits. Justices are now set to rule whether that settlement was legal. Abbie VanSickle, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains what a decision either way could mean for the victims and for the people responsible. Guest: Abbie VanSickle , a Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading: What to know about the Purdue Pharma case before the Supreme Court. At the core of the matter: Who can get immunity in settlements? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, December 05, 2023

The Blurry Line Between Rap Star and Crime Boss

As a racketeering trial begins in Atlanta, much of the focus is on the high-profile defendant, the best-selling rapper Young Thug. Joe Coscarelli, a culture reporter for The New York Times, explains why, in a sense, hip-hop itself is on trial. Guest: Joe Coscarelli , a culture reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  A judge ruled in November that at least 17 specific sets of lines from the Atlanta artist and his collaborators could be used by prosecutors in the racketeering trial of YSL, a chart-topping hip-hop label and collective. Here’s what to know about the trial. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, December 04, 2023

The Oct. 7 Warning That Israel Ignored

 In the weeks since Hamas carried out its devastating terrorist attack in southern Israel, Times journalists have been trying to work out why the Israeli security services failed to prevent such a huge and deadly assault. Ronen Bergman, a correspondent for The New York Times, tells the story of one of the warnings that Israel ignored. Guest: Ronen Bergman , a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  A blueprint reviewed by The Times laid out the Oct. 7 attack in detail. Israeli officials dismissed it as aspirational . Here’s the latest on the war. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, December 03, 2023

Sunday Special: Elon Musk at 'DealBook'

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has come to define innovation, but he can also be a lightning rod for controversy; he recently endorsed antisemitic remarks on X, formerly known as Twitter, which prompted companies to pull their advertising. In an interview recorded live at the DealBook Summit in New York with Times business reporter and columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin, Musk discusses his emotional state and why he has “no problem being hated.” To read more news about the event, visit https://www.nytimes.com/live/2023/11/29/business/dealbook-summit-news

Fri, December 01, 2023

Should You Rent or Buy? The New Math.

For many millennials, buying a home has become almost entirely out of reach. Average 30-year mortgage rates are hovering around 7 percent — the highest they’ve been since 2007 — largely because of the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation. David Leonhardt, a senior writer for The New York Times, discusses whether it is time to change how we think about buying vs. renting. Guest: David Leonhardt , a senior writer for The New York Times. He writes The Morning, The Times’s flagship daily newsletter, and also writes for Sunday Review. Background reading:  Are you ready to buy a home? Should you rent? Take our quiz . From Opinion: Millennials are hitting middle age — and it doesn’t look like what we were promised. The New York Times’ review of David Leonhardt’s book “Ours Was the Shining Future.” For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, November 30, 2023

The Bad Vibes Around a Good Economy

The American economy, by many measures, is doing better than it has done in years. But for many Americans, that is not how it feels. Their feelings point to an enduring mystery: Why do Americans feel so bad when the economy is so good? Jeanna Smialek, who covers the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy for The Times, discusses a new way to understand the disconnect.  Guest: Jeanna Smialek , a reporter covering the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy for The New York Times. Background reading:  Video: What’s causing the “bad vibes” in the economy? Consumer spending has been strong in 2023 despite higher prices and waning savings. But some retailers have jitters heading into Black Friday . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, November 29, 2023

Ending Roe Was Supposed to Reduce Abortions. It Didn’t.

From the moment that Roe v. Wade was overturned, the question was just how much the change would reduce abortions across the United States. Now, more than a year later, the numbers are in. Margot Sanger-Katz, who writes about health care for The Upshot, explains why the results are not what anyone had expected. Guest: Margot Sanger-Katz , a domestic correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The first estimate of births since Dobbs found that almost a quarter of women who would have gotten abortions in states that banned it carried their pregnancies to term. The first full-year census of U.S. abortion providers showed significant increases in abortion in states where it’s legal. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, November 28, 2023

Israel and Hamas’s Fragile Cease-Fire

Hostages are at the heart of the fragile cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, now in its fifth day. As of Monday night, 50 Israeli hostages had been released, as had 150 Palestinian prisoners. More releases were expected on Tuesday, under what Qatari mediators said was a deal to extend the cease-fire by two days. Isabel Kershner, a Jerusalem-based reporter for The New York Times, explains how a grass-roots movement managed to pause the war, and what it will mean for the rest of the conflict. Guest: Isabel Kershner , who covers Israeli and Palestinian politics and society for The New York Times. Background reading:  The extension of the cease-fire, and another exchange of hostages and prisoners, raised hopes that more people would be set free and more humanitarian aid would reach people in the Gaza Strip. Here are the latest updates from Israel and Gaza . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, November 27, 2023

Botox, Hermès and OnlyFans: Why This May Be George Santos’s Last Week in Congress

Only five members of the U.S. House of Representatives have ever been expelled from the institution. This week, Representative George Santos, Republican of New York, could become the sixth. In a damning ethics report, House investigators found that the congressman spent tens of thousands of dollars in political contributions on Botox, Ferragamo goods and vacations. Grace Ashford, who covers New York State politics and government for The Times, explains why, after a year in office, so many of Mr. Santos’s colleagues have had enough. Guest: Grace Ashford , a reporter on the Metro desk covering New York State politics and government for The New York Times. Background reading:  Representative George Santos faces a new expulsion push led by his own party after a damning report. House ethics investigators found that Mr. Santos used campaign money on personal spending splurges in the Hamptons and Atlantic City. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Fri, November 24, 2023

'Hard Fork': An Interview With Sam Altman

It was a head-spinning week in the tech world with the abrupt firing and rehiring of OpenAI’s chief executive, Sam Altman.  The hosts of “Hard Fork,” Kevin Roose and Casey Newton, interviewed Altman only two days before he was fired. Over the course of their conversation, Altman laid out his worldview and his vision for the future of A.I. Today, we’re bringing you that interview to shed light on how Altman has quickly come to be seen as a figure of controversy inside the company he co-founded. “Hard Fork” is a podcast about the future of technology that's already here. You can search for it wherever you get your podcasts. Visit nytimes.com/hardfork for more. Hear more of Hard Fork's coverage of OpenAI’s meltdown: Emergency Pod: Sam Altman Is Out at Open AI Yet Another Emergency Pod: Sam Altman Is Back

Thu, November 23, 2023

Thanksgiving With 'The Run-Up': Are Black Voters Leaving Democrats Behind?

Polls suggest that they are – and that Black voters’ support for former President Donald J. Trump, especially among men, is rising. Astead W. Herndon, host of "The Run-Up," convened a special Thanksgiving focus group to explore what might be behind those numbers. He spoke with family, friends and parishioners from his father’s church, community members and people he grew up with. It’s a lively conversation with real implications for what might happen if the 2024 presidential race is a Biden-Trump rematch. Because where better to talk politics than over turkey and an ample dessert spread? “The Run-Up” is an essential weekly discussion of American politics. New episodes come out every Thursday, and you can follow it wherever you get your podcasts. To get you started, here are a few highlights from our coverage of the 2024 race so far:  An Interview With Kamala Harris The Pillow Guy and The RNC Chair The New Terms of Abortion Politics

Wed, November 22, 2023

Inside the Coup at OpenAI

The board of OpenAI, the maker of the ChatGPT chatbot and one of the world’s highest-profile artificial intelligence companies, reversed course late last night and brought back Sam Altman as chief executive. Cade Metz, a technology reporter for The Times, discusses a whirlwind five days at the company and analyzes what the fallout could mean for the future of the transformational technology. Guest: Cade Metz , a technology reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  With Mr. Altman’s return, OpenAI’s board of directors will be overhauled , jettisoning several members who had opposed him. Before the ouster, OpenAI’s board was already divided and feuding . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, November 21, 2023

Looking for Hamas at Gaza’s Biggest Hospital

As the war against Hamas enters a seventh week, Israel finds itself under intense pressure to justify its actions in Gaza, including the raid of Al-Shifa Hospital, which it says is a center of Hamas activity. Hamas and hospital officials deny the accusation. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The Times, was one of the reporters invited by the Israeli military on an escorted trip into the enclave. Guest: Patrick Kingsley , Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Traveling into Gaza with an Israeli military convoy, Times journalists saw houses flattened like playing cards and a city utterly disfigured . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, November 20, 2023

The New Speaker Avoided a Shutdown. Can He Avoid Being Ousted?

By working with Democrats to avert a government shutdown this past week, Speaker Mike Johnson seemed to put himself on the same path that doomed his predecessor. Or did he? Catie Edmondson, who covers Congress for The Times, explains why things could be different this time. Guest: Catie Edmondson , a reporter in the Washington bureau of The New York Times. Background reading:  Congress prevented a shutdown, but the spending fight is far from over . Almost all Democrats and a majority of Republicans overcame the opposition of G.O.P. conservatives to approve the bill under special expedited procedures. But that approach, hatched by Mr. Johnson in his first weeks as speaker, is a gamble . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, November 19, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘What Does the U.S. Space Force Actually Do?’

The Space Force, the sixth and newest branch of the U.S. military, was authorized by Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump in December 2019. The initiative had been shaped within the armed forces and Congress over the previous 25 years, based on the premise that as satellite and space technologies evolved, America’s military organizations had to change as well. From the start, the Space Force had detractors. Air Force officials wondered if it was necessary, while some political observers believed that it signified the start of a dangerous (and expensive) militarization of another realm. What seemed harder to argue against was how nearly every aspect of modern warfare and defense — intelligence, surveillance, communications, operations, missile detection — has come to rely on links to orbiting satellites. The recent battles in Eastern Europe, in which Russia has tried to disrupt Ukraine’s space-borne communication systems, are a case in point. And yet the strategic exploitation of space now extends well beyond military concerns. Satellite phone systems have become widespread. Positioning and timing satellites, such as GPS (now overseen by the Space Force), allow for digital mapping, navigation, banking and agricultural management. A world without orbital weather surveys seems unthinkable. Modern life is reliant on space technologies to an extent that an interruption would create profound economic and social distress. For the moment, the force has taken up a problem not often contemplated outside science fiction: How do you fight a war in space, or a war on Earth that expands into space? And even if you’re ready to fight, how do you make sure you don’t have a space war in the first place? This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, November 17, 2023

Two Superpowers Walk Into a Garden

One of the most highly anticipated diplomatic events of the year took place this week in a mansion outside San Francisco. President Biden and Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, met to repair their countries’ relations, which had sunk to one of their lowest points in decades. Edward Wong, a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the effort to bring the relationship back from the brink. Guest: Edward Wong , a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Both American and Chinese accounts of the meeting indicated scant progress on the issues that have pushed the two nations to the edge of conflict. China’s depiction of Xi Jinping’s U.S. visit reflected his sometimes-contradictory priorities: to project both strength and a willingness to engage with Washington. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, November 16, 2023

Biden’s Electric Car Problem

A little over a year ago, at President Biden’s urging, congressional democrats passed a sweeping plan to supercharge the production and sale of electric vehicles. Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy for The Times, explains whether the law is actually working. Guest: Jim Tankersley , an economic policy correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Biden’s 2022 climate act spurred big investments in U.S. battery factories, but it has not similarly boosted E.V. sales . Growth is brisk but slower than expected , causing automakers to question their multibillion-dollar investments in new factories and raising doubts about the effectiveness of federal incentives. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, November 15, 2023

A Strategy to Treat Big Tech Like Big Tobacco

A historic set of new lawsuits, filed by more than three dozen states, accuses Meta, the country’s largest social media company, of illegally luring children onto its platforms and hooking them on its products. Natasha Singer, who covers technology, business and society for The New York Times, has been reviewing the states’ evidence and trying to understand the long-term strategy behind these lawsuits. Guest: Natasha Singer , a reporter covering technology, business and society for The New York Times. Background reading:  Meta was sued by more than three dozen states that accuse it of knowingly using features on Instagram and Facebook to hook children. Industry lawsuits are stymying new laws on children and social media. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, November 14, 2023

Hamas’s Bloody Arithmetic

To much of the outside world, Hamas’s decision to murder hundreds of Israelis and trigger a war that has since killed many thousands of its own people looks like a historic miscalculation — one that could soon result in the destruction of Hamas itself. Hamas’s leaders, however, say that it was the result of a deliberate calculation. Ben Hubbard, the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times, has been reporting on their decision, and what went into it. Guest: Ben Hubbard , the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Behind Hamas’s bloody gambit to create a “permanent” state of war. It took American and Qatari diplomacy, and self-interested decisions by Hamas, to bring two hostages safely back to Israel. Here’s the latest on the war . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, November 13, 2023

The Doctors of Gaza

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of injuries and death. As Israel’s war on Hamas enters its sixth week, hospitals in Gaza have found themselves on the front lines. Hospitals have become a refuge for the growing number of civilians fleeing the violence, but one that has become increasingly dangerous as Israel’s military targets what it says are Hamas fighters hiding inside and beneath them. Today, three doctors working in the Gaza Strip describe what the war looks like from inside their hospitals and what they are doing to keep up with the flood of patients. Guests: Dr. Ghassan Abu-Sittah, Dr. Suhaib Alhamss and Dr. Ebraheem Matar, three doctors working in the Gaza Strip. Background reading:  Gazans under bombardment have described a surge of severely injured children entering hospitals , doctors operating without anesthesia and morgues overflowing with bodies. Israeli officials say that Hamas has built a complex under Al Shifa, a major Gaza hospital. Hamas denies that it is operating from beneath the hospital, whose patients face dire conditions amid power cuts. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, November 12, 2023

From Serial: ‘The Kids of Rutherford County’

In April 2016, 11 Black schoolchildren, some as young as 8 years old, were arrested in Rutherford County, Tenn. The reason? They didn’t stop a fight between some other kids.  What happened in the wake of those arrests would expose a juvenile justice system that was playing by its own rules. For years, this county had arrested and illegally jailed hundreds, maybe thousands, of children. Why was this happening – and what would it take to stop it?  From Serial Productions and The New York Times, in partnership with ProPublica and Nashville Public Radio, “The Kids of Rutherford County” is hosted by Meribah Knight, a Peabody Award-winning reporter based in the South. The full four-part series is out now.

Fri, November 10, 2023

What Adidas Knew About Kanye

Warning: this episode contains some explicit language. When Adidas terminated its multibillion-dollar partnership with Kanye West over his antisemitic and other offensive public remarks, it seemed like a straightforward story of a celebrity’s suddenly imploding. But a New York Times examination has found that, behind the scenes, the collaboration was fraught from the start. Megan Twohey, an investigative reporter for The Times, talks about what she discovered when she delved into the meltdown. Guest: Megan Twohey , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The investigation into Kanye and Adidas : a story of money, misconduct and the price of appeasement. Inside the uneasy relationship: Here are seven takeaways . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, November 09, 2023

The Supreme Court Tests Its Own Limits on Guns

A critical gun case was argued before the Supreme Court this week. But instead of opening further freedoms for gun owners — as the court, with its conservative supermajority, did in a blockbuster decision last year — justices seemed ready to rule that the government may disarm people under restraining orders for domestic violence. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains why. Guest: Adam Liptak , who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times and writes Sidebar, a column on legal developments. Background reading:  The Supreme Court seemed likely to uphold a law disarming domestic abusers. But a decision on the case is not expected until June . What has the Supreme Court said on guns? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, November 08, 2023

The Trumps Take the Stand

Of all the legal cases that former President Donald J. Trump is facing, perhaps the most personal is playing out in a courtroom in Manhattan: a civil fraud trial that could result in him losing control of his best-known buildings and paying hundreds of millions of dollars in fines. In recent days, Mr. Trump and some of his children have taken the stand, defending the family business and the former president’s reputation as a real-estate mogul. Jonah E. Bromwich, who covers justice in New York for The Times, was inside the courtroom. Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich , a criminal justice correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  This is what it was like inside the courtroom as Mr. Trump testified. And here are five things we learned during his testimony. The former president’s daughter Ivanka Trump was scheduled to take the stand on Wednesday. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, November 07, 2023

The Growing Republican Battle Over War Funding

It’s been one month since the attack on Israel, but Washington has yet to deliver an aid package to its closest ally. The reason has to do with a different ally, in a different war: Speaker Mike Johnson has opposed continued funding for Ukraine, and wants the issue separated from aid to Israel, setting up a clash between the House and Senate. Catie Edmondson, who covers Congress for The Times, discusses the battle within the Republican Party over whether to keep funding Ukraine. Guest: Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Republican-led House approved $14.3 billion for Israel’s war with Hamas , but no further funding for Ukraine. Speaker Johnson’s bill put the House on a collision course with the Senate . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, November 06, 2023

Swing State Voters Are Souring on Biden

In a major new campaign poll from The New York Times and Siena College, former President Donald J. Trump leads President Biden in five of the six battleground states likeliest to decide the 2024 presidential race. Widespread discontent with the state of the country and growing doubts about Biden’s ability to perform his job as president threaten to unravel the diverse coalition that elected him in 2020. Nate Cohn, The Times’s chief political analyst, explains why the results are less a reflection of Trump’s growing strength than they are of Biden’s growing weaknesses. Guest: Nate Cohn , The New York Times’s chief political analyst. Background reading:  In the Times/Siena poll, voters in battleground states said they trusted Mr. Trump over Mr. Biden on the economy, foreign policy and immigration . Here are detailed tables from the poll . Less engaged voters are Biden’s biggest problem. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, November 05, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Botched Hunt for the Gilgo Beach Killer’

The beginning of the story was strangely familiar, like the opening scene in a shopworn police procedural: A woman runs screaming down a street in Oak Beach, a secluded gated community on Long Island’s South Shore, only to vanish, it seems, into thin air. It was almost dawn on May 1, 2010. Hours earlier, Shannan Gilbert traveled from New Jersey to see a man who had hired her as an escort from a Craigslist ad. By the time the police arrived, she was gone. They talked to the neighbors, the john and her driver and came up with nothing. A few days later, they ordered a flyover of the area and, again, saw no sign of her. Then they essentially threw up their hands. She went into the ocean, they decided, either hysterical or on drugs. None of this made the news, not at first. A missing sex worker rarely does. Not even when another woman advertising on Craigslist, Megan Waterman, was reported missing a month later. This was, quite obviously, a serial-killer case. The only person not saying as much was the Suffolk County police commissioner, Richard Dormer. “I don’t want anyone to think we have a Jack the Ripper running around Suffolk County with blood dripping from a knife,” he said in a frenzied news conference. In fact, they had something almost exactly like that. All eyes were on the Suffolk Police now — wondering who killed these women, if they would ever find Gilbert and what it would take to solve the mystery. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, November 03, 2023

As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict enters its darkest chapter in decades, both sides are evoking the same foundational moment in their past: the events of 1948. David K. Shipler, a former Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times and the author of a Pulitzer Prize-winning book about the conflict, discusses the meaning and reality of what happened that year. Guest: David K. Shipler, author of “Arab and Jew: Wounded Spirits in a Promised Land.” Background reading:  Recent violence in an Israeli town carries bitter echoes of the past for Palestinians . From the archive: Israel declares independence on May 14, 1948. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, November 02, 2023

The Many Missed Warnings Before Maine’s Mass Shooting

The mass shooting in Maine last week, which killed 18 people, was the country’s deadliest of the year. It may have also been one of the most avoidable. More than five months earlier, the Army Reserve and a Maine sheriff’s department had been made aware of a reservist’s deteriorating mental health. Just six weeks before the killings, he had punched a friend and said he was going to carry out a shooting spree. Nicholas Bogel-Boroughs, a national reporter for The Times, explains why so many warnings failed to stop the shooting. Guest: Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs , a national correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Army Reserve and a Maine sheriff’s department knew of a reservist’s deteriorating mental health five months before America’s deadliest mass shooting this year. Here’s what we know about the shootings in Maine. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, November 01, 2023

Lessons From an Unending Conflict

In late September, one of the world’s most intractable conflicts ended suddenly and brutally when Azerbaijan seized the enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh and tens of thousands of ethnic Armenians fled their homes. Andrew Higgins, the New York Times bureau chief for East and Central Europe, explains how the conflict started, why it lasted for more than 30 years, and what its end can tell us about the nature of seemingly unsolvable disputes. Guest: Andrew Higgins , the East and Central Europe bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  After decades of wars and tense stalemates, almost no one saw it coming: Azerbaijan seized Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenian control seemingly overnight . The military offensive prompted an exodus to Armenia . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, October 31, 2023

A Historic Strike (And Win) For Auto Workers

A wave of strikes that has paralyzed the auto industry came to an end on Monday, when the last of the three big car manufacturers, General Motors, reached a deal with the United Automobile Workers union. Neal E. Boudette, who covers the auto industry for The Times, discusses the historic deal and why it was such a big win for workers. Guest: Neal E. Boudette , an auto industry correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Autoworkers scored big wins in new contracts with carmakers , the most generous in decades. The U.A.W. said it aims to organize nonunion plants . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, October 30, 2023

Israeli Troops Enter Gaza

Over the weekend, the Israeli military appears to have begun an invasion of the Gaza Strip, with tanks rolling into the enclave and Israeli soldiers fighting Hamas inside. But the operation remains shrouded in secrecy, and Israel is revealing little about its actions. Raja Abdulrahim, a Middle East correspondent for The Times, and Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief, discuss the latest escalation in the war. Guests: Raja Abdulrahim , a Middle East correspondent for The New York Times, based in Jerusalem, and Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israel-Hamas war had entered its “second stage.” As Israeli troops began pressing into Gaza, officials avoided calling the operation an invasion . Here is the latest on the war . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, October 29, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Who Hired the Hitmen to Silence Zitácuaro?’

On Oct. 19, 2021, Armando Linares López was writing up notes from an interview when his cellphone buzzed with an unknown number. Linares, 49 and stocky with black hair that was just starting to show gray streaks, ran an online news site in a small Mexican city called Zitácuaro. He knew his beat so intimately that calls from unfamiliar phone numbers were rare. But the man on the other end spoke in a way that was instantly familiar. Linares had come to know that pitched, menacing tone from years of run-ins with every kind of Mexican gangster. “This is Commander Eagle,” the voice said. “I’m from the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.” Zitácuaro, in the hills of the state of Michoacán, had for years mostly been known for its fertile avocado orchards and the pine-oak forest where tourists came to see the annual arrival of the monarch butterflies. But its central location had made it increasingly attractive to the drug trade. Farmers grew marijuana and opium poppy, the source of heroin, in nearby mountains, and in recent years international drug cartels had been using Michoacán as a way station for methamphetamine and fentanyl shipments. Linares’s rise as a journalist coincided with the drug boom, and he watched its devastating effects on Zitácuaro: severed heads dumped in front of a car dealership, business owners kidnapped for ransom and a government that seemed unwilling or unable to do anything about it. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, October 27, 2023

A New Threat: Surprise Hurricanes

Hurricane Otis, which killed more than two dozen people in southern Mexico this week, exemplified a phenomenon that meteorologists fear will become more and more common: a severe hurricane that arrives with little warning or time to prepare. Judson Jones, who covers natural disasters for The Times, explains why Hurricane Otis packed such an unexpected punch. Guest: Judson Jones , who covers natural disasters and Earth’s changing climate for The New York Times. Background reading:  On Tuesday morning, few meteorologists were talking about Otis. By Wednesday morning, the “catastrophic storm” had left a trail of destruction in Mexico and drawn attention from around the globe. What happened? The hurricane, one of the more powerful Category 5 storms to batter the region, created what one expert called a “nightmare scenario” for a popular tourist coastline. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, October 26, 2023

Introducing ‘The War Briefing’

As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies, fears are growing that the conflict could spread beyond Gaza. And with an expected Israeli ground invasion, the coming days are likely to have enormous consequences. To meet this moment, The Times has started a daily afternoon report, hosted by Lulu Garcia-Navarro.  “The War Briefing” is available in the New York Times Audio app, which is available to Times subscribers. If you’re not a subscriber, become one: nytimes.com/audioapp.

Thu, October 26, 2023

The House Finally Has a Speaker

Warning: this episode contains strong language. After 21 days without a leader, and after cycling through four nominees, House Republicans have finally elected a speaker. They chose Representative Mike Johnson of Louisiana, a hard-right conservative best known for leading congressional efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Luke Broadwater, a congressional reporter for The Times, was at the capitol when it happened. Guest: Luke Broadwater , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The House elected Mike Johnson as speaker , embracing a hard-right conservative. Speaker Johnson previously played a leading role in the effort to overturn the 2020 election results. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, October 25, 2023

Why Israel Is Delaying the Ground Invasion

Almost immediately after Israel was attacked on Oct. 7, it began preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza, drafting hundreds of thousands of its citizens and amassing forces along its southern border. But more than two weeks later, that invasion has yet to happen. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The Times, explains why. Guest: Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  U.S. advised Israel to delay a Gaza invasion, officials said . Here’s the latest on the fighting.  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, October 24, 2023

The Lawyers Now Turning on Trump

Over the past few days, two of the lawyers who tried to help former President Donald J. Trump stay in power after losing the 2020 election pleaded guilty in a Georgia racketeering case and have agreed to cooperate with prosecutors against him. Richard Faussett, who writes about politics in the American South for The Times, explains why two of Mr. Trump’s former allies have now turned against him. Guest: Richard Fausset , a correspondent for The New York Times covering the American South. Background reading:  Sidney Powell , a member of the Trump legal team in 2020, pleaded guilty and will cooperate with prosecutors seeking to convict the former president in an election interference case in Georgia. Kenneth Chesebro, a Trump-aligned lawyer, also pleaded guilty in Georgia . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, October 23, 2023

The Problem With a $2 Trillion Deficit

Over a year, the federal deficit — the gap between what the U.S. government spends and what it earns — has doubled, to nearly $2 trillion. That figure seems to validate the worries of congressional Republicans about government spending, which have been at the center of the messy fight over who should be House speaker. Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy at the White House for The Times, explains the Republicans’ concerns — and why their plans would not come close to solving the problem. Guest: Jim Tankersley , an economic policy correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The U.S. deficit effectively doubled in 2023 . This is why the federal deficit is growing. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, October 22, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Genius Behind Hollywood’s Most Indelible Sets’

Kihekah Avenue cuts through the town of Pawhuska, Okla., roughly north to south, forming the only corridor you might call a “business district” in the town of 2,900. Standing in the middle is a small TV-and-appliance store called Hometown, which occupies a two-story brick building and hasn’t changed much in decades. Boards cover its second-story windows, and part of the sign above its awning is broken, leaving half the lettering intact, spelling “Home.” One winter day in February 2021, Jack Fisk stood before Hometown with Martin Scorsese, explaining how beautiful it could be. For much of the last week, he and Scorsese had been walking around Pawhuska, scouting set locations for the director’s 28th feature film, “Killers of the Flower Moon.” The film, which is based on David Grann’s best-selling book, chronicles the so-called 1920s Reign of Terror, when the Osage Nation’s discovery of oil made them some of the richest people in the world but also the target of a conspiracy among white people seeking to kill them for their shares of the mineral rights. To render the events as accurately as possible, Scorsese had decided to film the movie in Osage County. It would be a sprawling, technically complicated shoot, with much of the undertaking falling to Fisk. Unlike production designers who use soundstages or computer-generated imagery, he prefers to build from scratch or to remodel period buildings, and even more than most of his peers, he aspires to exacting historical detail. His task would be to create a full-scale replica of a 1920s boom town atop what remains of 2020s Pawhuska. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, October 20, 2023

Hamas Took Her Son

Warning: This episode contains strong language and descriptions of violence. When Hamas attacked Israel, they took two hundred hostages back with them into the Gaza Strip, including grandparents and children as young as nine months old. It was one of the largest mass abductions in recent history. Now, the fate of those hostages is at the center of a deepening crisis in the Middle East, and a looming ground invasion of Gaza. Today, we hear from the mother of one of these hostages. Guest: Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who is currently being held hostage by Hamas. Background reading:  Hamas is believed to hold at least 199 people in Gaza , a dense territory descending into a chaotic crisis, where many officials believe a military rescue would be dangerous for soldiers and hostages alike. Relatives of those captured or missing express despair at the lack of information, and they are terrified of what an expected Israeli invasion of Gaza may mean for their loved ones. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, October 19, 2023

A Texas Town Wanted Tougher Border Security. Now They Regret It

When the governor of Texas announced an extraordinary plan to use local law enforcement to try to deter migrants from crossing from the border with Mexico, few communities were more receptive than the city of Eagle Pass, where residents had become fed up with the federal government’s approach. Now, two years later, people who once welcomed the plan are turning against it. Edgar Sandoval, who writes about South Texas for The New York Times, and Nina Feldman, a producer on “The Daily,” traveled to Eagle Pass to find out why. Guest: Edgar Sandoval , a reporter covering South Texas for The New York Times. Background reading:  A campaign by Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas to turn back migrants was initially welcomed on the border. But in Eagle Pass, some of that support appears to be waning. The city’s mayor declared a state of emergency last month as the level of crossings strained resources. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, October 18, 2023

The Diplomatic Scramble to Contain the Israel-Hamas War

A devastating blast at a hospital in Gaza on Tuesday killed hundreds and ignited protests across the broader Middle East, deepening the crisis in the region. As President Biden visits Israel looking to ease tensions and avoid a broader conflict, Edward Wong, a diplomatic correspondent for The Times, discusses the narrow path the American leader must navigate. Guest: Edward Wong , a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Palestinians and Israelis blamed each other for the explosion at the hospital, where people had sought shelter from Israeli bombing. The U.S. response to the Israel-Hamas war has drawn fury in the Middle East . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, October 17, 2023

The Arm-Twisting, Back-Stabbing Battle for House Speaker

The House of Representatives still has no speaker, crippling a vital branch of the government. And the Republican who seems to be in the strongest position to take the role, Jim Jordan of Ohio, was once called a “legislative terrorist” by a former speaker of his own party. Catie Edmondson, who covers Congress for The Times, talks through the latest turns in the saga of the leaderless House. Guest: Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Allies of Jim Jordan are threatening right-wing retribution to any Republican lawmakers who oppose him. Analysis: With the world in crisis, House Republicans bicker among themselves , Carl Hulse writes. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, October 16, 2023

Voices from Gaza

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of death. As the conflict continues, Israel has blocked food, water and electricity from entering Gaza and has bombarded the area with airstrikes that have killed more than 2,600 Palestinians. Late last week, Israel ordered people in the north of Gaza, nearly half the enclave’s population, to evacuate to the south ahead of an expected Israeli ground invasion. Many in Gaza now fear that this mass expulsion will become permanent. Last week we told the story of a father of four whose kibbutz was attacked by Hamas. Today, we hear from the Gaza residents Abdallah Hasaneen and Wafa Elsaka about what they’ve experienced so far and what they expect will come next. Guest: Abdallah Hasaneen, from the town Rafah in southern Gaza. Wafa Elsaka, a Palestinian-American and one of those who have fled from the north of Gaza over the past few days. Background reading:  “Civilians of Gaza City, evacuate south for your own safety and the safety of your families,” the Israeli military told the people in northern Gaza . As a widely anticipated ground invasion loomed, hospitals in Gaza City said they had no way to evacuate thousands of sick and injured patients . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, October 15, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Is Måneskin the Last Rock Band?’

The triumphant return to Rome of Måneskin — arguably the only rock stars of their generation, and almost certainly the biggest Italian rock band of all time — coincided with a heat wave across Southern Europe. On a Thursday morning in July, the band’s vast management team was officially concerned that the night’s sold-out performance at the Stadio Olimpico would be delayed. When Måneskin finally took the stage around 9:30 p.m., it was still well into the 90s — which was too bad, because there would be pyro. The need to feel the rock may explain the documented problem of fans’ taste becoming frozen in whatever era was happening when they were between the ages of 15 and 25. Anyone who adolesced after Spotify, however, did not grow up with rock as an organically developing form and is likely to have experienced the whole catalog simultaneously, listening to Led Zeppelin at the same time they listened to Pixies and Franz Ferdinand — i.e. as a genre rather than as particular artists, the way the writer Dan Brook’s generation experienced jazz. The members of Måneskin belong to this post-Spotify cohort. As the youngest and most prominent custodians of the rock tradition, their job is to sell new, guitar-driven songs of 100 to 150 beats per minute to a larger and larger audience, many of whom are young people who primarily think of such music as a historical artifact. Starting in September, Måneskin brought this business to the United States — a market where they are considerably less known — on a multivenue tour, with their first stop at Madison Square Garden. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, October 13, 2023

Golan’s Story

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of death. In the week since Israel suffered the deadliest day in its modern history, fresh accounts have emerged in village after village of just how extreme and widespread the violence was. Today we hear the story of one man at the epicenter of that violence: Golan Abitbul, a resident of Kibbutz Be’eri, where more than 100 civilians were killed. Guest: Golan Abitbul, a resident of Kibbutz Be’eri, in southern Israel. Background reading:  Video: a son’s conversation with his mother as gunmen attacked her kibbutz. The long wait for help as massacres unfolded in Israel. Follow the latest updates on the Israel-Hamas war . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, October 12, 2023

The Spoiler Threat of R.F.K. Jr.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was once dismissed as a fringe figure in the 2024 presidential race. But this week, as he announces an independent run for the White House, he’s striking fear within both the Democratic and Republican parties. Rebecca Davis O’Brien, who covers campaign finance for The Times, explains why. Guest: Rebecca Davis O’Brien , a reporter covering campaign finance and money in U.S. elections for The New York Times. Background reading:  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told supporters he would end his campaign as a Democratic candidate and run as an independent , potentially upsetting the dynamics of the 2024 election. From July, five noteworthy falsehoods Mr. Kennedy has promoted . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, October 11, 2023

Israel’s Plan to Destroy Hamas

For years, Israel’s leaders believed that they could coexist with Hamas. After this weekend’s massacre, that belief is over. Steven Erlanger, a former Jerusalem bureau chief at The New York Times, explains what Israel’s plan to destroy Hamas will mean for Palestinians and Israelis. Guest: Steven Erlanger , the chief diplomatic correspondent in Europe for The New York Times. Background reading:  The attack ended Israel’s hope that Hamas might come to embrace stability. Now senior Israeli officials say that Hamas must be crushed . Follow The Times’s latest updates on the Israel-Gaza war . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, October 10, 2023

The New Supreme Court Cases to Watch

Last week, the Supreme Court began its new term, picking up where it left off on the most contentious issues of the day, with cases connected to government power, gun rights and abortion. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains why, while previous terms produced major victories for the conservative legal movement, this term may be different. Guest: Adam Liptak , who covers the Supreme Court and writes Sidebar , a column on legal developments, for The New York Times. Background reading:  In cases this term , the justices will explore the scope of the Second Amendment, the fate of the administrative state and limits on free speech on the internet. From Adam Liptak’s Sidebar column: Does the Supreme Court’s cherry-picking of which questions to answer inject politics into judging? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, October 09, 2023

War in Israel

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence. Over the weekend, Palestinian militants with Hamas, the Islamic group that controls the Gaza Strip, mounted a stunning and highly coordinated invasion of Israel, rampaging through Israeli towns, killing people in their homes and on the streets, and taking hostages. Isabel Kershner, who covers Israeli and Palestinian politics and society for The Times, talks about the attack and the all-out war that it has now prompted. Guest: Isabel Kershner , a correspondent in Jerusalem for The New York Times. Background reading:  Israel and Hamas battled around Gaza on Sunday as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned of a “long and difficult war.” Here is what to know about the surprise attack on Israel. Follow live updates on the war. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, October 08, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Dungeons & Dragons Players of Death Row’

The first time Tony Ford played Dungeons & Dragons, he was a wiry Black kid who had never seen the inside of a prison. His mother, a police officer in Detroit, had quit the force and moved the family to West Texas. To Ford, it seemed like a different world. Strangers talked funny, and El Paso was half desert. But he could skateboard in all that open space, and he eventually befriended a nerdy white kid with a passion for Dungeons & Dragons. Ford fell in love with the role-playing game right away; it was complex and cerebral, a saga you could lose yourself in. And in the 1980s, everyone seemed to be playing it. The game has since become one of the most popular in the world, celebrated in nostalgic television shows and dramatized in movies. It is played in homes, at large conventions and even in prisons. When Ford, who is now on death row, first overheard the other men playing D.&D., they were engaged in a fast, high-octane version. The gamers were members of the Mexican Mafia, an insular crew that let Ford into their circle after they realized he could draw. The gang’s leader, Spider, pulled some strings, Ford recalls, and got him moved to a neighboring cell to serve as his personal artist. Ford earned some money drawing intricate Aztec designs in ink. He also began to join their D.&D. sessions, eventually becoming a Dungeon Master and running games all over the row. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, October 06, 2023

Chaos or Conscience? A Republican Explains His Vote to Oust McCarthy.

The ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy a few days ago demonstrated how powerful a small group of hard-right House Republicans have become and how deep their grievances run. We speak to one of the eight republicans who brought down Mr. McCarthy: Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee. Guest: Representative Tim Burchett of Tennessee’s 2nd Congressional District. Background reading:  How have the Republicans who ousted Mr. McCarthy antagonized him before ? Although some names have started to be bandied about, there is no clear replacement candidate for the speaker’s position. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, October 05, 2023

The Mosquitoes Are Winning

For decades, the world seemed to be winning the war against mosquitoes and tamping down the deadly diseases they carried. But in the past few years, progress has not only stalled, it has reversed. Stephanie Nolen, who covers global health for The Times, explains how the mosquito has once again gained the upper hand in the fight. Guest: Stephanie Nolen , a global health correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Climate change has brought disease-spreading mosquitoes to places they have never been found before, compounding the problem . One invasive malaria-carrying species thrives in urban areas and resists all insecticides, threatening catastrophe in Africa . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, October 04, 2023

The Ouster of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy

The vote on Tuesday to remove Representative Kevin McCarthy as speaker of the House of Representative has left the chamber mired in chaos. Luke Broadwater, a congressional correspondent for The Times, describes what happened on an unprecedented day in American politics. Guest: Luke Broadwater , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The vote to ouster the House speaker exposed once again the deep polarization in Congress . Mr. McCarthy’s demise also reflected the challenge of wielding a Republican majority in the House that refuses to be governed . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, October 03, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried Goes on Trial

Sam Bankman-Fried, the fallen golden boy of crypto, is going on trial for what prosecutors are calling the largest financial fraud in recent history. David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The Times, explains the case of the man who was supposed to save the cryptocurrency industry and what its outcome could tell us about why he did not. Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany , a technology reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  A year ago, Sam Bankman-Fried was a fixture on magazine covers and in the halls of Congress. Now he’s fighting federal charges of fraud and money laundering. Crypto insiders are trying to distance themselves from Mr. Bankman-Fried by zealously seeking to hold him to account. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, October 02, 2023

Amazon’s Most Beloved Features May Turn Out to Be Illegal

The U.S. government has filed a landmark antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, pointing to a set of familiar features that have made, the internet retail giant so beloved by consumers. Karen Weise, a technology correspondent for The Times, explains why those features may actually be illegal. Guest: Karen Weise , a technology correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Federal Trade Commission and 17 states have sued Amazon , saying its conduct in its online store and services to merchants illegally stifled competition. The F.T.C. says there are two main tactics that Amazon used to undermine competition. The company says it will contest the lawsuit. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, October 01, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Art of Telling Forbidden Stories in China’

As China strove for a larger role on the international stage at the turn of the century, the arrival of the internet and a relatively relaxed political environment spurred a boom in self-expression. Many writers tested the boundaries of Chinese literary culture, experimenting with subjects that were quotidian but taboo on the page: corruption, sexual desire and evolving gender roles. In today’s China, though, the pursuit of free expression requires writers to operate under the ever-watchful eye of a complex state surveillance system. This can resemble a high-stakes game of Whac-a-Mole in which writers, editors and online publishers try to outmaneuver the Chinese Communist Party’s apparatus, using any opportunity and resource at their disposal to chronicle life as they see it. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, September 29, 2023

Why the Government is About to Shut Down

A showdown between House Republicans and their leader, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, is heading toward a government shutdown. Carl Hulse, chief Washington correspondent for The Times, explains the causes and consequences of the looming crisis. Guest: Carl Hulse , is chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  How a small minority of right-wing Republicans succeeded in sowing mass dysfunction, spoiling for a shutdown, an impeachment and a House coup. As a government shutdown looms, Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy is toiling to turn the fight over federal spending into a battle over border security. President Biden’s shutdown strategy is simple : Avoid one, if possible. But if not, make sure Americans know whom to blame. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, September 28, 2023

The Presidential Politics of the Autoworkers’ Strike

Although one major strike, against Hollywood studios, was finally resolved this past week, another, against U.S. vehicle makers, is expanding. The plight of the autoworkers has now become a major point of contention in the presidential race. Jonathan Weisman, a political correspondent for The Times, explains why the strike could be an essential test along the road to the White House. Guest: Jonathan Weisman , a political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A day after President Biden appeared on a picket line with United Automobile Workers, former President Donald J. Trump spoke at an auto parts factory . The U.A.W. strike could either accelerate a wave of worker actions or stifle labor’s recent momentum . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, September 27, 2023

Did Hollywood Writers Get Their Happy Ending?

After 148 days on strike, writers of movies and television are returning to work on Wednesday  with an agreement in hand that amounts to a major win for organized labor in Hollywood. John Koblin, a media reporter for The Times, explains why the studios acquiesced to writers’ demands and what the deal means for the future of American entertainment. Guest: John Koblin , a media reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  After Hollywood’s bitter monthslong labor dispute, the Writers Guild of America got most of what it wanted . Now the focus turns to actors : The studios and the actors’ union haven’t spoken for more than two months, and a deal is needed before the entertainment industry can fully return. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, September 26, 2023

Gold Bars, Wads of Cash and a Senator’s Indictment

In one of the most serious political corruption cases in recent history, federal prosecutors have accused a senior U.S. senator of trading the power of his position for cash, gifts and gold. Tracey Tully, who covers New Jersey for The Times, tells the story behind the charges against the senator, Robert Menendez, and his wife, Nadine, and describes the role played by Wael Hana, an Egyptian American businessman at the center of the allegations. Guest: Tracey Tully covers New Jersey for The New York Times. Background reading:  Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, charged with taking bribes in exchange for exerting political influence , predicted that he would be exonerated. Inside the Menendez investigation : Federal prosecutors have accused the senator and his wife, Nadine, of accepting bribes in exchange for official actions by Mr. Menendez. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, September 25, 2023

An Unexpected Battle Over Banning Caste Discrimination

California is poised to become the first state to outlaw discrimination based on a person’s caste. The system of social stratification, which dates back thousands of years, has been outlawed in India and Nepal for decades. Amy Qin, a correspondent who covers Asian American communities for The Times, explains why so many believe a prejudice that originated on the other side of the globe now requires legal protection in the U.S.  — and why so many are equally convinced that it would be a bad idea. Guest: Amy Qin , a national correspondent covering Asian American communities for The New York Times. Background reading:  The bill, recently passed by the California State Legislature , has led to intense debate among South Asian immigrants. Meena Kotwal , a Dalit journalist, started a news outlet focused on marginalized groups in India, hoping that telling their stories would help improve their lives. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, September 24, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Kidnapped Child Who Became a Poet’

“The weird thing about growing up kidnapped,” Shane McCrae, the 47-year-old American poet, told me in his melodious, reedy voice one rainy afternoon in May, “is if it happens early enough, there’s a way in which you kind of don’t know.” There was no reason for McCrae to have known. What unfolded in McCrae’s childhood — between a day in June 1979 when his white grandmother took him from his Black father and disappeared, and another day, 13 years later, when McCrae opened a phone book in Salem, Ore., found a name he hoped was his father’s and placed a call — is both an unambiguous story of abduction and a convoluted story of complicity. It loops through the American landscape, from Oregon to Texas to California to Oregon again, and, even now, wends through the vaster emotional country of a child and his parents. And because so much of what happened to McCrae happened in homes where he was beaten and lied to and threatened, where he was made to understand that Black people were inferior to whites, where he was taught to hail Hitler, where he was told that his dark skin meant he tanned easily but, no, not that he was Black, it’s a story that’s been hard for McCrae to piece together. McCrae’s new book, the memoir “Pulling the Chariot of the Sun,” is his attempt to construct, at a remove of four decades, an understanding of what happened and what it has come to mean. The memoir takes the reader through McCrae’s childhood, from his earliest memories after being taken from his father to when, at 16, he found him again. his story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, September 22, 2023

He Tried to Save a Friend. They Charged Him With Murder.

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of rape, sexual abuse and death. As an epidemic of fentanyl use continues in America, causing tens of thousands of deaths each year, lawmakers and law enforcement agencies are holding one group increasingly responsible: drug users themselves. Eli Saslow, a writer for The Times, tells the story of a man whose friendship ended in tragedy and a set of laws that say he is the one to blame. Guest: Eli Saslow, a writer at large for The New York Times. Background reading:  Two friends bought $30 worth of fentanyl before making it into rehab. One overdosed. The other was charged in his death. Harsh fentanyl laws ignite a fierce debate. Critics say, the approach could undermine public health goals and advances in addiction treatment. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, September 21, 2023

Canada Confronts India Over Alleged Assassination

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence. The relationship between two democratic allies fell to its lowest point in history this week, after Canada accused India of assassinating a Sikh community leader in British Columbia in June. Mujib Mashal, The Times’s South Asia bureau chief, explains this stunning accusation — and what India’s reaction to it tells us about the era of its leader, Narendra Modi. Guest: Mujib Mashal , The New York Times’s bureau chief for South Asia. Background reading:  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada said agents of India had assassinated a Sikh community leader, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, who was fatally shot in British Columbia in June. Mr. Nijar was a prominent advocate of the creation of an independent Sikh nation that would include parts of India’s Punjab State. The charge, which the Indian government has strongly rejected, may fuel a rift between Canada’s Sikhs and Hindus. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, September 20, 2023

Is College Worth It?

New research and polling show that more and more Americans now doubt a previously unquestioned fact of U.S. life — that going to college is worth it. Paul Tough, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, explains why so many high-school students and their parents are souring on higher education and what it will mean for the country’s future. Guest: Paul Tough, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine who has written several books on inequality in education. Background reading:  Americans are losing faith in the value of college. Whose fault is that? In December, Colby-Sawyer in New Hampshire reduced its tuition to $17,500 a year, from about $46,000. The cut was a recognition that few pay the list price . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, September 19, 2023

Inside Ukraine’s Drone Attacks on Russia

As Ukraine’s counteroffensive grinds on, it’s increasingly turning to a secret drone program that is hitting targets deep inside Russian territory. At least three different Ukrainian-made drones have been used in attacks inside Russia, including on Moscow, according to an analysis by The New York Times. Christiaan Triebert, a journalist on The Times’s Visual Investigations team, explains the origins of that program. We also speak to Serhiy Prytula, a former Ukrainian television host who is now a key force behind it. Guest: Christiaan Triebert , a journalist on The New York Times’s Visual Investigations team. Background reading:  Officials in Ukraine rarely discuss attacks on targets inside Russia, including Moscow. But video evidence shows an increasing effort to launch long-range strikes inside the country . Moscow said Ukraine used drones to strike Novorossiysk, a Black Sea naval and shipping hub, and a port in occupied Crimea. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, September 18, 2023

The Ozempic Era of Weight Loss

Drugs like Ozempic are revolutionizing the treatment of obesity. The medications, originally used to treat diabetes, keep gaining attention as celebrities and other influencers describe taking them to lose weight quickly. Dani Blum, a reporter for The Times, tells the story behind the drugs and describes some of the ramifications of using them. Guest: Dani Blum , a reporter for Well at The New York Times. Background reading:  Ozempic can cause major weight loss. What happens if you stop taking it? Some people taking the drugs can experience such intense lack of appetite that they become malnourished . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, September 17, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Inheritance Case That Could Unravel an Art Dynasty’

Twenty years ago, a glamorous platinum-blond widow arrived at the Paris law office of Claude Dumont Beghi in tears. Someone was trying to take her horses — her “babies” — away, and she needed a lawyer to stop them. She explained that her late husband had been a breeder of champion thoroughbreds. The couple was a familiar sight at the racetracks in Chantilly and Paris: Daniel Wildenstein, gray-suited with a cane in the stands, and Sylvia Roth Wildenstein, a former model with a cigarette dangling from her lips. They first met in 1964, while she was walking couture shows in Paris and he was languishing in a marriage of convenience to a woman from another wealthy Jewish family of art collectors. Daniel, 16 years Sylvia’s senior, already had two grown sons when they met, and he didn’t want more children. So over the next 40 years they spent together, Sylvia cared for the horses as if they were the children she never had. When Daniel died of cancer in 2001, he left her a small stable. Then, one morning about a year later, Sylvia’s phone rang. It was her horse trainer calling to say that he had spotted something odd in the local racing paper, Paris Turf: The results of Sylvia’s stable were no longer listed under her name. The French journalist Magali Serre’s 2013 book “Les Wildenstein” recounts the scene in great detail: Sylvia ran to fetch her copy and flipped to the page. Sure enough, the stable of “Madame Wildenstein” had been replaced by “Dayton Limited,” an Irish company owned by her stepsons. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, September 15, 2023

The Republican Attempt to Impeach President Biden

Speaker Kevin McCarthy has ordered an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, putting into motion the third formal attempt by Congress to remove a president in the past four years. Luke Broadwater,  a congressional reporter for The Times, explains the unique realities behind this one. Guest: Luke Broadwater , a congressional reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. McCarthy, who formerly argued that the House must vote before opening an impeachment inquiry, changed his tune this week . What we know about the impeachment case against Mr. Biden. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, September 14, 2023

An Armored Train and a Dangerous New Alliance?

In a rare move, the leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, traveled outside his country this week to meet with the Russian president, Vladimir V. Putin.  Julian Barnes, a national security reporter for The New York Times, explains what Russia wants from North Korea and how far Mr. Putin might go to get it. Guest: Julian E. Barnes , a national security reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Kim Jong-un has ammunition stocks that Russia covets as it continues its war in Ukraine, and North Korea may get advanced technology and badly needed food aid in return. Heading to Russia to meet with President Vladimir V. Putin, the North Korean leader chose to travel by rail, on a train with some unusual features . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, September 13, 2023

A New Covid Shot for a New Covid Era

On Tuesday afternoon, the U.S. government recommended that almost every American begin taking a new annual vaccine for Covid, a milestone in the nation’s three-year battle against the virus. Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter for The New York Times, explains why the era of booster shots is now over and how to navigate this latest uptick in infections. Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli , a science and global health reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The C.D.C. recommended all Americans aged 6 months and older should get at least one dose of new Covid vaccines. Covid continues to rise, but experts remain optimistic . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, September 12, 2023

A Breaking Point for the U.S. Auto Industry

Later this week, as many as 150,000 U.S. autoworkers may walk out in a historic strike against the three Detroit automakers, General Motors, Ford and Stellantis. The United Auto Workers union and the Big Three are still far apart in talks, and have only two days left to negotiate a new labor contract before the deadline. Neal Boudette, who covers the auto industry for The New York Times, walks us through a tangled, decades-long dynamic and explains why a walkout looks increasingly likely. Guest: Neal E. Boudette , an auto industry correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  An auto strike is looming that threatens to shut down Detroit’s Big Three. The United Auto Workers has said it is prepared to strike at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis if a deal is not reached before current contracts end . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, September 11, 2023

U.S. v Google

For years, the government has been trying to rein in Big Tech, pursuing some of the largest and most powerful companies on the internet. This week, the government takes on Google in the first monopoly trial of the modern internet era. David McCabe, who covers technology policy for The Times, discusses the case against the internet giant and what it might mean for the future if the it loses. Guest: David McCabe , a technology policy correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The 10-week trial amps up efforts to rein in Big Tech by targeting the core search business that turned Google into a $1.7 trillion behemoth. A federal judge said that the Justice Department could not move forward with a number of claims in antitrust complaints, narrowing the scope of the trial. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, September 10, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Wikipedia’s Moment of Truth’

In early 2021, a Wikipedia editor peered into the future and saw what looked like a funnel cloud on the horizon: the rise of GPT-3, a precursor to the new chatbots from OpenAI. When this editor — a prolific Wikipedian who goes by the handle Barkeep49 on the site — gave the new technology a try, he could see that it was untrustworthy. The bot would readily mix fictional elements (a false name, a false academic citation) into otherwise factual and coherent answers. But he had no doubts about its potential. “I think A.I.’s day of writing a high-quality encyclopedia is coming sooner rather than later,” he wrote in “Death of Wikipedia,” an essay that he posted under his handle on Wikipedia itself. He speculated that a computerized model could, in time, displace his beloved website and its human editors, just as Wikipedia had supplanted the Encyclopaedia Britannica, which in 2012 announced it was discontinuing its print publication. Recently, when I asked this editor if he still worried about his encyclopedia’s fate, he told me that the newer versions made him more convinced that ChatGPT was a threat. “It wouldn’t surprise me if things are fine for the next three years,” he said of Wikipedia, “and then, all of a sudden, in Year 4 or 5, things drop off a cliff.” This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, September 08, 2023

A Tragic Fire and Broken Promises in South Africa

This episode contains descriptions of severe injuries.  Last week, a devastating fire swept through a derelict building in Johannesburg that housed desperate families who had no place else to go. The authorities had been repeatedly warned that it was a potential firetrap. Nothing was done, and at least 76 people died. Lynsey Chutel, who covers southern Africa for The Times, explains how Johannesburg, once a symbol of the hope of post-apartheid South Africa, became an emblem of just how bad the country’s breakdown has become. Guest: Lynsey Chutel , a southern Africa correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  An extensive paper trail revealed that the authorities in Johannesburg were warned repeatedly about the dangers in the building that burned down. Johannesburg, with a severe shortage of affordable housing, has hundreds of illegally occupied derelict buildings that officials and housing advocates say have become firetraps. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, September 07, 2023

Why One Drug Company Held Back a Better Drug

For decades, drugmakers have argued that patents are critical to bringing new drugs to the market. But in 2004, when a promising H.I.V. treatment emerged, Gilead Sciences decided to slow-walk its release to maximize profit on the company’s existing patents. Rebecca Robbins, who covers the pharmaceutical industry for The Times, discusses one man’s case and how patents can create perverse incentives to delay new and better drugs. Guest: Rebecca Robbins , a business reporter covering the pharmaceutical industry for The New York Times. Background reading:  Gilead delayed a new version of a drug , allowing it to extend the patent life of a blockbuster line of medications, internal documents showed. In August, an expert panel recommended the new daily pill Descovy for H.I.V. prevention . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, September 06, 2023

How 100,000 Migrants Became a Political Crisis in New York

In New York, the arrival of more than 100,000 migrants seeking asylum over the past year has become a crisis for the city’s shelter system, schools and budget. As another critical election season begins to take shape, Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York State politics for The Times, explains why the situation has also become a political crisis for the state’s Democratic leaders. Guest: Nicholas Fandos , a reporter covering New York State politics for The New York Times Metro desk. Background reading:  New York’s migrant crisis is growing. So are Democrats’ anxieties. A scathing letter revealed tension among New York Democrats over the city’s migrant crisis. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, September 05, 2023

Passenger Planes Nearly Collide Far More Than You Know

A Times investigation found that U.S. passenger planes come dangerously close to crashing into each other far more frequently than the public knows. Sydney Ember, an economics reporter for The Times, explains why an aviation system known for its safety is producing such a steady stream of close calls. Guest: Sydney Ember , an economics correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Airline close calls happen far more often than previously known. What you need to know about turbulence. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Fri, September 01, 2023

Arizona’s Pipe Dream

A Times investigation revealed that in much of the United States, communities and farms are pumping out groundwater at alarming rates. Aquifers are shrinking nationwide, threatening supplies of drinking water and the country’s status as a food superpower. Christopher Flavelle, who covers climate adaptation for The Times, went to Arizona, the state at the forefront of the crisis, and looked at one especially controversial idea to address it: desalination. Guest: Christopher Flavelle covers climate adaptation for The New York Times. Background reading:  America is using up its groundwater like there’s no tomorrow. Five takeaways from the investigation into the groundwater crisis. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, August 31, 2023

A Major Overhaul of Prescription Drug Prices

A year ago, Congress overhauled the way drugs for older Americans get paid for, by giving Medicare the power to bargain with drug makers over prices in the biggest change to health care for more than a decade. This week, the Biden administration began its implementation. Sheryl Gay Stolberg, who covers health policy for The Times, discusses the decades long battle for bargaining power and Rebecca Robbins, who covers the pharmaceutical industry for The Times, explains its potential to reshape the business of drugs in America. Guest: Sheryl Gay Stolberg , a Washington correspondent covering health policy for The New York Times. Rebecca Robbins , a business reporter for The New York Times covering the pharmaceutical industry. Background reading:  The Biden administration announced a long-awaited list of the first 10 medicines that will be subject to price negotiations with Medicare. Drugmakers are “throwing the kitchen sink” to halt Medicare price negotiations. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, August 30, 2023

A Breakout Moment for Vivek Ramaswamy

In the Republican presidential race, the battle for second place has been jolted by the sudden rise of a political newcomer whose popularity has already eclipsed that of far more seasoned candidates — Vivek Ramaswamy. Jonathan Weisman, who is a political correspondent for The Times, explains the rising candidate’s back story, message and strategy. Guest: Jonathan Weisman , a political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Surging poll numbers underscore that Vivek Ramaswamy is having a well-timed political moment . Mr. Ramaswamy, a millennial, has a lot to say about his generation . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, August 29, 2023

A Marriage, a Secret and a Crackdown in China

Over the past decade, China has placed more and more restrictions on the lives of its citizens — tightening its hold over what people can do, read and say. When Bei Zhenying’s husband was arrested and sentenced to seven years in prison for “smearing” the country’s political system, she was left to pick up the pieces of his life. She now believes that her husband was the writer behind one of the most mysterious blogs on the Chinese internet, which for 12 years had ridiculed the ruling Communist Party from within the country. Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for The Times, tells the story of the couple. Guest: Vivian Wang , a China correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  China took Bei Zhenying’s husband. She was left to uncover his secret cause. China’s search engines have more than 66,000 rules controlling content. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, August 28, 2023

A New Race to the Moon

Last week, India landed its spacecraft Chandrayaan-3 on the moon, becoming the first country to land such a craft near the south pole, where scientists believe vital reserves of water could be found frozen. The landing also revealed just how much the international space race has changed. Kenneth Chang, a science reporter for The Times, explains why a new set of players are dominating the space race and what is motivating their groundbreaking missions to the moon. Guest: Kenneth Chang , a science reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  India became the first country to get a craft to the lunar south polar region in one piece, adding to the achievements of its homegrown space program. At the moon’s south pole, a quest for ice . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, August 27, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Fight for the Right to Trespass’

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Fri, August 25, 2023

A Plane Crash and the Likely Death of a Rebellion Leader: Was This Putin’s Revenge?

The mysterious crash of a private jet outside Moscow is believed to have killed Yevgeny Prigozhin, the boss of the Wagner militia who led an armed rebellion against Moscow in June.  Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The Times, explains what we’ve learned about the crash, and what a potential political assassination says about President Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  All 10 people on a jet linked to Yevgeny V. Prigozhin , the founder of the mercenary group Wagner, were killed, Russian officials said. A blast is likely to have downed the jet and killed Mr. Prigozhin, U.S. officials say. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, August 24, 2023

A Fiery First Republican Debate — Without Trump

Last night, Republicans held their first debate of the 2024 presidential cycle without the party’s dominant candidate onstage: Donald J. Trump. Maggie Haberman, a senior political correspondent for The Times, walks us through the debate and discusses how it might influence the rest of the race. Guest: Maggie Haberman , a senior political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Seven takeaways from the first Republican debate. Trump skipped the event in favor of a gentle online interview with Tucker Carlson . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, August 23, 2023

Ready or Not, Driverless Cars Are Here

After a closely watched vote, driverless cars, once a Silicon Valley fantasy, have become a 24-hour-a-day reality in San Francisco. Are autonomous vehicles an interesting and safe transportation alternative? Or are they a nuisance and a traffic-blocking disaster waiting to happen? Cade Metz, who covers technology for The Times, describes the unique challenges of coexisting with cars that drive themselves. Guest: Cade Metz , a technology correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  On Monday, Waymo began letting the public pay for rides in its driverless cars in San Francisco. The New York Times dispatched three reporters around the city to test the service. Local officials are worried that state regulators have been too eager to embrace plans for round-the-clock driverless taxi services. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, August 22, 2023

Why the Coral Reef Crisis in Florida Is a Problem for All of Us

A marine heat wave is warming the waters off the coast of Florida, pushing temperature readings as high as 101 Fahrenheit and endangering a critical part of sea life: the coral reef. Catrin Einhorn, who covers biodiversity, climate and the environment for The Times, discusses the urgent quest to save coral and what it might mean for the world if it disappears. Guest: Catrin Einhorn , a biodiversity, climate and environment correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A desperate push to save Florida’s coral reef, by getting it out of the sea . Measuring and comparing sea surface temperatures is complex, but scientists agree on one thing: 101 Fahrenheit in the ocean off Florida is bad news for wildlife . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, August 21, 2023

Inside the Sputtering Campaign of Ron DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida began the race for the Republican nomination with high expectations and a clear argument: that he was a political fighter with a solid record of conservative achievements in his state. Now, he appears to be in a downward spiral. Shane Goldmacher, a national political reporter for The Times, explains why the DeSantis campaign is stumbling so badly. Guest: Shane Goldmacher , a national political reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Governor DeSantis, who has been losing ground in polls and dealing with staffing, spending and messaging issues, tweaks his messaging and tactics. Here are four major challenges facing his campaign. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, August 20, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Ongoing Mystery of Covid’s Origin’

Where did it come from? More than three years into the pandemic with untold millions of people dead, that question about the origin of Covid-19 remains widely disputed and fraught, with facts sparkling amid a tangle of analyses and hypotheticals like Christmas lights strung on a dark, thorny tree. One school of thought holds that the virus, known to science as SARS-CoV-2, spread to humans from a nonhuman animal, probably in the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, an emporium brimming with fish, meats and wildlife on sale as food in Wuhan, China. Another school argues that the virus was laboratory-engineered as a bioweapon to infect humans and cause them harm, and was possibly devised in a “shadow project” sponsored by the People’s Liberation Army of China. A third school, more moderate than the second but also implicating laboratory work, suggests that the virus got into its first human victim by accident at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, a research complex on the eastern side of the city, maybe after undergoing well-meaning but reckless genetic manipulation that made it more dangerous to people. If you feel confused by these possibilities, undecided, suspicious of overconfident assertions — or just tired of the whole subject of the pandemic and whatever little bug has caused it — be assured that you aren’t the only one. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, August 18, 2023

How a Paradise Became a Death Trap

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of death. When fires swept West Maui, Hawaii, many residents fled for their lives — but soon discovered they had nowhere to go. Thousands of structures, mostly homes, have been reduced to rubble. Husks of incinerated cars line the historic Front Street in Lahaina, while search crews nearby make their way painstakingly from house to house, looking for human remains. Mike Baker, the Seattle bureau chief for The Times, explains how an extraordinary set of circumstances turned Lahaina into a death trap. Guest: Mike Baker , the Seattle bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Nearly a week after the fires started, relatives are receiving little information as search and identification efforts move slowly. How the fires turned Lahaina into a death trap . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, August 17, 2023

Hunter Biden’s Legal Problems Keep Getting Worse

A plea deal struck between the Department of Justice and Hunter Biden was supposed to bring his years of legal troubles to an end. Instead, that deal has unraveled and a special counsel has been named to take over the case. Michael Schmidt, a Washington correspondent for The Times, explains why that turn of events is increasingly pitting the interests of Hunter Biden against those of President Biden. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt , a Washington correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The lawyer who represented Hunter Biden in plea negotiations stepped down , saying that he intends to testify as a witness on behalf of the president’s son. Here’s a timeline of Hunter Biden’s life and legal troubles. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, August 16, 2023

Why a Coup in Niger Has the World’s Attention

In a region of Africa where authoritarianism has been rising, Niger seemed to be on a different path of democracy and partnership with the United States. Declan Walsh, chief Africa correspondent for The Times, explains how a military coup has now put all of that in jeopardy and why Niger’s allies still think it’s possible to reverse that coup. Guest: Declan Walsh , the chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The military junta that seized power in Niger said it would prosecute the president on treason charges , while also telling an intermediary that it was open to talks with neighboring countries. “Not another coup as usual”: Here’s what to know about Niger’s crisis . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, August 15, 2023

A Law Used Against the Mafia — and Now Trump

On Monday, former President Donald J. Trump and 18 others were indicted by an Atlanta grand jury, with Mr. Trump and some of his former top aides accused of orchestrating a “criminal enterprise” to reverse the results of the 2020 election in Georgia. Richard Fausset, who covers politics and culture in the American South for The Times, explains why, of all the charges piling up against Trump, this one may be the hardest to escape. Guest: Richard Fausset , a New York Times correspondent based in Atlanta. Background reading: A grand jury in Georgia indicted the former president and 18 allies on multiple charges related to a conspiracy to subvert the will of voters. Here are the latest developments in the investigation . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, August 14, 2023

What Lahaina Lost in Hawaii’s Wildfires

Last week, wildfires broke out on the Hawaiian island of Maui that became the deadliest in the United States in over a century. The town of Lahaina, once the royal capital of the kingdom of Hawaii, was one of the places hit hardest — its historic center was decimated, including Waiola Church, the oldest on the island and a cherished meeting place. Today, the minister of Waiola Church, Anela Rosa, explains what it means to lose Lahaina and what it will take to rebuild it. Guest: Anela Rosa, minister of Waiola Church in Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. Background reading:  Lahaina was once Hawaii’s royal capital, and there were fears that some of its oldest buildings had been destroyed by the wildfires . A journey through Lahaina’s endless streets of suffering . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, August 13, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Silicon Blockade’

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Fri, August 11, 2023

The End of An Era for U.S. Women’s Soccer

A few days ago, when the U.S. team was eliminated from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, it marked the end of a history-making run. Rory Smith, chief soccer correspondent for The Times, argues that it also marked the end of something even bigger: an entire era that redefined women’s sports. Guest: Rory Smith , the chief soccer correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  After 48 games in the Women’s World Cup, half the teams had been sent home. And yet the field of potential winners feels bigger than it did at the start . Expanding the tournament was a good idea. Just not for the reasons FIFA thinks . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, August 10, 2023

Lives, Livelihoods, and the High Cost of Heat

This summer, unrelenting heat waves have taken a devastating toll in many parts of the world, putting this year on track to be the hottest ever recorded. Coral Davenport, who covers energy and environmental policy for The Times, and Dana Smith, a reporter for the Well section, discuss what it means to live in this new normal, an era in which extreme heat threatens our way of life. Guest: Coral Davenport , an energy and environmental policy correspondent for The New York Times. Dana G. Smith , a reporter for the Well section of The New York Times. Background reading:  Heat is costing the U.S. economy billions in lost productivity. Here’s what extreme heat does to your body . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, August 09, 2023

Elon Musk’s Quest to Own the Stars

Satellites owned by Elon Musk’s Starlink orbit the earth and beam an internet connection to almost anywhere. In 2019, the company sent its first 60 or so satellites into orbit — today, it has some 4,500 circling the planet, with around 1.5 million customers across about 50 countries and territories. Adam Satariano, a technology correspondent for The Times, details the company’s rise and power, and discusses the implications of one man’s controlling it all. Guest: Adam Satariano , a technology correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Elon Musk has become the dominant power in satellite internet technology. The ways he is wielding that influence are raising global alarms . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, August 08, 2023

The Legal Strategy Behind the Latest Trump Indictment

To win a conviction against former President Donald J. Trump for trying to subvert the results of the 2020 election, Jack Smith, the special counsel, is applying laws in ways that have never been used before. Charlie Savage, a Washington correspondent for The Times, explains Mr. Smith’s approach and previews Mr. Trump’s likely response. Guest: Charlie Savage , a Washington correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  By layering varied charges atop the same facts, while sidestepping a free-speech question, the special counsel has structured the election indictment to reduce risk . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, August 07, 2023

The Economy is on an Upswing. Should Biden Get Credit for It?

The latest economic figures are some of the best of President Biden’s tenure so far. It appears increasingly likely that the United States has managed to tame high inflation without causing a recession. Jim Tankersley, who covers economic policy for The Times, discusses the encouraging outlook and speculates about why the positive data hasn’t translated into a bump in President Biden’s popularity. Guest: Jim Tankersley , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  For President Biden, many of the numbers that define an administration — on the economy, crime, immigration — are finally heading in the right direction. Except one: his approval rating . With the strong numbers, there are tentative signs that the national mood is beginning to improve . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, August 06, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Vanishing Family: Life in the Shadow of a Cruel Genetic Mutation’

When Barb’s father all but left, her mother turned inward, sitting quietly in front of the television, always smoking, often with a cocktail. Something had overtaken her, though it wasn’t clear what. Six years later, Barb was 20 and in college when someone else in the family needed help. Her sister Christy was the second-born, 24 years older than Barb and the star of the family in many ways. But where once Christy was capable and professionally ambitious and socially conscious, now, at 44, she was alone, her clothes unkempt and ripped, her hair unwashed, her marriage over. Depression was the first suspected diagnosis, then schizophrenia, though neither seemed quite right. Christy wasn’t sad or delusional; she wasn’t even upset. It was more as if she were reverting to a childlike state, losing her knack for self-regulation. Her personality was diluting — on its way out, with seemingly nothing to replace it. What was left of Christy was chaotic and unpredictable. She refused to bathe and stopped bothering to make meals. She crashed a neighbor’s party and made odd conversation with strangers. She clogged a toilet with tampons and flooded the house. She was gleefully impulsive, spending thousands of dollars a year on magazine subscriptions. That strange, reckless profligacy made Barb think of their mother, who in her final years sat at home, saying yes to every sales phone call. How heartbreaking but also interesting, Barb thought, that Christy shared the same peculiar tendencies — a family trait of sorts. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, August 04, 2023

Fighting Canada’s Unending Fires

The wildfires sweeping Canada have become the largest in its modern history. Across the country, 30 million acres of forest have burned — three times as much land as in the worst American fire in the past 50 years. The scale has forced an international response and a re-evaluation of how the world handles wildfires. Firefighters on the front lines discuss the challenges they face, and David Wallace-Wells, a climate columnist for The Times, explores how climate change has shifted thinking about wildfires. Guest: David Wallace-Wells , a climate columnist for The New York Times.  Background reading:  With most of Canada’s fire season still ahead, the country is on track to produce more carbon emissions from the burning of forests than all of its other human and industrial activities combined, David Wallace-Wells writes in Times Opinion. Canada’s record-breaking wildfire season shows the need to shift from suppressing fires to preventing them as they become more difficult to combat. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, August 03, 2023

43% vs. 43%: Why Trump and Biden Are Tied in Our New Poll

With Donald Trump facing charges in three different criminal cases, the biggest questions in American politics are whether that creates an opening for his Republican rivals in the presidential race — and whether it disqualifies him in the eyes of general election voters. A new set of Times polls has answers to those questions. It shows the president and the former president still tied among registered voters, each at 43 percent. Nate Cohn, The New York Times’s chief political analyst, talks us through the first Times/Siena polling of the 2024 election cycle. Guest: Nate Cohn , chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  Can the race really be that close ? The first Times/Siena poll of the Republican primary shows Trump still commands a seemingly unshakable base of loyal supporters. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, August 02, 2023

The Charges Against Trump for Conspiring to Overturn the Election

On Tuesday afternoon, the special counsel Jack Smith filed criminal charges against former President Donald Trump over his wide-ranging attempt to overthrow the 2020 election. Luke Broadwater, a congressional reporter for The Times, talks us through the indictment and the evidence it lays out that Trump participated in an illegal conspiracy to remain in power. Guest: Luke Broadwater , a congressional reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The New York Times’s live coverage of the indictment . Four takeaways from the indictment. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, August 01, 2023

The Secret History of Gun Rights

How did the National Rifle Association, America’s most influential gun-rights group, amass its power? A New York Times investigation has revealed the secret history of how a fusty club of sportsmen became a lobbying juggernaut that would compel elected officials’ allegiance, derail legislation behind the scenes, and redefine the legal landscape. Mike McIntire, an investigative reporter for The Times, sets out the story of the N.R.A.’s transformation — and the unseen role that members of Congress played in designing the group’s strategies.  Guest: Mike McIntire , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Over decades, a small group of legislators led by a prominent Democrat pushed the gun lobby to help transform the law, the courts and views on the Second Amendment. The potential Republican 2024 presidential candidates showed strong support for gun owners’ rights — a core issue for the party’s base, but one that can be a tougher sell in a general election. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, July 31, 2023

Italy’s Giorgia Meloni Charts a Path for the Far Right

Last year, Giorgia Meloni, an Italian far-right politician, became prime minister on an agenda that many feared would mark a radical turn for the country. Now, her visit to the White House last week has bolstered her credentials on the international stage. Jason Horowitz, the Rome bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how she got here and the path she has carved out for Europe’s far-right parties. Guest: Jason Horowitz , the Rome bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  At the White House, President Biden embraced Ms. Meloni as a friend and cast aside initial doubts that her far-right party might prove to be troublesome for Washington. Ms. Meloni has surprised many by showing a pragmatic streak since coming to power, though some still fear an authoritarian turn. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, July 30, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The America That Americans Forget’

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Fri, July 28, 2023

Menopause Is Having a Moment

Some of the worst symptoms of menopause — including hot flashes, sleeplessness and pain during sex — have an established treatment. Why aren’t more women offered it? Susan Dominus, a writer for The New York Times Magazine, explains how menopause has been misunderstood both by doctors and society for years, and tells us what happened when her article about it went viral. Guest: Susan Dominus is a writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  From The New York Times Magazine: Women have been misled about menopause . A selection of seven books to guide you through menopause. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, July 27, 2023

Affirmative Action for the 1 Percent

A major new study has revealed just how much elite colleges admissions in the U.S. systematically favor the rich and the superrich. David Leonhardt, a senior writer for The Times and The Morning, walks through the data and explains why the study is fueling calls to abandon longstanding practices like legacy admissions. Guest: David Leonhardt , a senior writer for The New York Times and The Morning. Background reading:  From the Upshot: A study of elite college admissions data suggests being very rich is its own qualification . Here’s David Leonhardt’s article for The Morning discussing the results of the study . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, July 26, 2023

Hunter Biden’s Day in Court

On Wednesday morning, Hunter Biden was scheduled to a guilty plea in a Delaware courtroom, marking the end of a yearslong federal investigation that many Republicans believed would put the president’s son in prison, and put an end to the Biden presidency. Michael Schmidt, who covers national security and federal investigations for The New York Times, explains why none of that has happened. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt , a Washington correspondent for The New York Times who covers national security and federal investigations. Background reading:  Under an agreement with the Justice Department, Hunter Biden accepted probation for filing his taxes late. Republicans in Congress sought to block the plea deal, arguing that it had been tainted by political interference . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, July 25, 2023

Russia’s Newest Target: The Global Food Supply

When Russia invaded Ukraine, it put the global food supply at risk — until the two countries struck an unusual deal to keep shipments flowing.  Last week, that deal fell apart. Marc Santora, who has been reporting from Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict, explains what the collapse of the agreement means for the war and why its impact will be felt by tens of millions of people across the world. Guest: Marc Santora , a Ukraine correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  After Russia pulled out of the agreement allowing ships to carry grain past its Black Sea blockade, Ukraine accused Moscow of aiming strikes at food export infrastructure . Russia has hit the port city of Odesa repeatedly since withdrawing from the grain deal. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, July 24, 2023

A One-Man Blockade Against the U.S. Military

For the past few months, a single senator — Tommy Tuberville — has blocked hundreds of promotions in the U.S. military. Karoun Demirjian, a congressional correspondent for The Times, explains what’s behind the senator’s blockade, and why military leaders say it’s becoming a threat to national security. Guest: Karoun Demirjian , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Tuberville’s bid to reverse a Pentagon policy ensuring abortion access for service members has delayed the smooth transfer of power at the highest echelons of the armed forces. Here’s David Firestone of Times Opinion on Tuberville’s blockade. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, July 23, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Trillion- Gallon Question’

On the morning of Feb. 7, 2017, two electricians were working on a warning siren near the spillway of Oroville Dam, 60 miles north of Sacramento, when they heard an explosion. As they watched, a giant plume of water rose over their heads, and chunks of concrete began flying down the hillside toward the Feather River. The dam’s spillway, a concrete channel capable of moving millions of gallons of water out of the reservoir in seconds, was disintegrating in front of them. If it had to be taken out of service, a serious rainstorm, like the one that had been falling on Northern California for days, could cause the dam — the tallest in the United States — to fail. Kory Honea, the sheriff of Butte County, which includes the dam and the town it is named for, first heard that something was wrong from Dino Corbin, a local radio personality, who called him at his office: “Are you aware there’s a hole in the spillway?” Around the same time, one of the sheriff’s dispatchers received a confusing message from California’s Department of Water Resources, which owns the dam, saying it was conducting a “routine inspection” after reports of an incident. At the dam, department officials closed the gates at the top of the spillway to prevent any more of its concrete slabs from being lost in what an independent forensic report prepared after the incident described as “a sudden, explosive failure.” The flow of water stopped. The rain, however, didn’t. In the six years since the near-failure of the Oroville Dam, dam operators across the country have begun to reassess the structures under their control, looking for hidden weaknesses: the cracks in the spillway, the hillside that crumbles at the first sign of water. That work is necessary, but it may not be enough to prevent the next disaster. Bigger storms are on the way. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, July 21, 2023

Can Barbie Be Rebranded as a Feminist Icon?

“Barbie” is premiering this weekend and is trying to pull off a seemingly impossible task: taking a doll best known for reinforcing conventional stereotypes of women and rebranding it as a symbol of feminism, all without coming off as a shameless ad for the doll’s maker, Mattel. Willa Paskin, a journalist and host of Slate’s Decoder Ring podcast, recounts her conversation with the film’s director, Greta Gerwig, about how she approached the challenge. Guest: Willa Paskin , Slate’s television critic and the host of Slate’s Decoder Ring podcast. Background reading:  Mattel wanted a summer blockbuster to kick off its new wave of brand-extension movies. Greta Gerwig wanted the film to be a work of art. The reviews are in: Some critics viewed “Barbie” as satirically capitalistic, while others saw it as capitalistically satirical. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, July 20, 2023

The Man Trying to Save Phoenix From Historic Heat

As a historic heat wave grips much of the world and the United States, no city has become more emblematic of the crisis than Phoenix, where temperatures have exceeded 110 degrees for the past three weeks. Today, the city’s chief heat officer, David Hondula, discusses how the city is adjusting to the new reality of chronic extreme heat — and whether we are adapting to it fast enough. Guest: David Hondula, the director of heat response and mitigation for the city of Phoenix. Background reading:  Arizona is used to scorching summers, but a long stretch of days with 110-degree temperatures is straining patience and resources . Weeks of 110-degree days have left the Phoenix fire department scrambling to rescue people overcome by heat — a test for a force already accustomed to tough summers. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, July 19, 2023

How the Birth Control Pill Got Over the Counter

Last week, for the first time in U.S. history, federal regulators approved the sale of a birth control pill without a prescription. Pam Belluck, a health and science correspondent for The Times, explains why, after decades of brutal battles over contraception, this decision played out so differently. Guest: Pam Belluck , a health and science correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The F.D.A. approved a birth control pill to be sold without a prescription for the first time in the United States, a milestone that could significantly expand access to contraception. Here’s how women reacted to the news . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, July 18, 2023

The Writers’ Revolt Against A.I. Companies

To refine their popular technology, new artificial intelligence platforms like Chat-GPT are gobbling up the work of authors, poets, comedians and actors — without their consent. Sheera Frenkel, a technology correspondent for The Times, explains why a rebellion is brewing. Guest: Sheera Frenkel , a technology correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Fed up with A.I. companies consuming online content without consent , fan fiction writers, actors, social media companies and news organizations are among those rebelling. The comedian and actress Sarah Silverman has joined two lawsuits accusing the companies of training A.I. models using her writing without permission . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, July 17, 2023

China’s Economic Rebound Hits a Wall

When China suddenly dismantled its lockdowns and other Covid precautions last December, officials in Beijing and many investors expected the economy to spring back to life. It hasn’t worked out that way. Daisuke Wakabayashi, an Asia business correspondent for The Times, explains why China’s economic rebound hit a wall, and what it says about the country’s next chapter. Guest: Daisuke Wakabayashi , an Asia business correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Policymakers and investors expected China’s economy to rev up again after Beijing abruptly dropped Covid precautions, but recent data shows alarming signs of a slowdown . Nanchang’s skyscrapers represented urban transformation, but the city added apartments faster than its population grew. The result: vacant homes and offices . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, July 16, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Moral Crisis of America’s Doctors’

Some years ago, a psychiatrist named Wendy Dean read an article about a physician who died by suicide. Such deaths were distressingly common, she discovered. The suicide rate among doctors appeared to be even higher than the rate among active military members, a notion that startled Dean, who was then working as an administrator at a U.S. Army medical research center in Maryland. Dean started asking the physicians she knew how they felt about their jobs, and many of them confided that they were struggling. Some complained that they didn’t have enough time to talk to their patients because they were too busy filling out electronic medical records. Others bemoaned having to fight with insurers about whether a person with a serious illness would be preapproved for medication. The doctors Dean surveyed were deeply committed to the medical profession. But many of them were frustrated and unhappy, she sensed, not because they were burned out from working too hard but because the health care system made it so difficult to care for their patients. By the time the journalist Eyal Press met Dean, the distress among medical professionals had reached alarming levels. Professional organizations like National Nurses United, the largest group of registered nurses in the country, had begun referring to “moral injury” and “moral distress” in pamphlets and news releases. Mona Masood, a psychiatrist who established a support line for doctors shortly after the coronavirus pandemic began, recalls being struck by how clinicians reacted when she mentioned the term. “I remember all these physicians were like, Wow, that is what I was looking for,” she says. “This is it.” This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, July 14, 2023

How Clarence Thomas Came to Reject Affirmative Action

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the second Black justice to sit on the court after Thurgood Marshall, has spent years opposing affirmative action. When the high court struck down the policy last month, Justice Thomas was one of the most influential figures behind the ruling. Abbie VanSickle, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains the impact affirmative action has had on Justice Thomas’s life and how he helped to bring about its demise. Guest: Abbie VanSickle , a Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A look at Justice Thomas’s path to the Supreme Court. Here’s what the justices have said in the past about affirmative action. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, July 13, 2023

How Affirmative Action Changed Their Lives

Two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court struck down affirmative action, declaring that the race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina were unlawful. Today, three people whose lives were changed by affirmative action discuss the complicated feelings they have about the policy. Guest: Sabrina Tavernise , a co-host of The Daily. Background reading:  For many of the Black, Hispanic and Native Americans whose lives were shaped by affirmative action, the moment has prompted a personal reckoning with its legacy. In earlier decisions, the court had endorsed taking account of race as one factor among many to promote educational diversity. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, July 12, 2023

The Great Resignation is Over

 Tens of millions of Americans changed jobs over the past two years, a rare moment of worker power as employees demanded higher pay, and as employers, short on staff, often gave it to them. The tidal wave of quitting became known as the “great resignation.” Now, as the phenomenon seems to have fizzled out, the Times economic writer Ben Casselman discusses whether there have been any lasting benefits for American workers. Guest: Ben Casselman , an economy correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The furious pace of job-switching in recent years has led to big gains for low-wage workers. But the pendulum could be swinging back toward employers. Last year, the Times opinion writer Paul Krugman questioned the great resignation narrative. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, July 11, 2023

Cluster Munitions Are Widely Banned. The U.S. Is Sending Them to Ukraine Anyway.

For months, President Biden has been wrestling with one of the most vexing questions in the war in Ukraine: whether to risk letting Ukrainian forces run out of the artillery rounds they desperately need to fight Russia, or agree to ship them cluster munitions — widely banned weapons known to cause grievous injury to civilians, especially children. On Friday, the Biden administration announced that it would send the weapons, which have been outlawed by many of Washington's closest allies. David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, tells the story behind the president’s contentious decision. Guest: David E. Sanger , a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  With Ukraine burning through stockpiles of conventional artillery, Mr. Biden concluded that he had little choice but to provide the weapons. Read The New York Times Editorial Board’s piece on “ the flawed moral logic of sending cluster munitions to Ukraine. ” For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, July 10, 2023

Will Threads Kill Twitter?

 Last week, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, released Threads, a social media platform to compete with Twitter. In just 16 hours, Threads was downloaded more than 30 million times. Mike Isaac, who covers tech companies and Silicon Valley for The Times, explains how Twitter became so vulnerable and discusses the challenges Meta faces to create a less toxic alternative. Guest: Mike Isaac , a technology correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Threads is on pace to exceed 100 million users within two months, a feat achieved only by ChatGPT. Here’s what to know about Threads and how it differs from Twitter. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, July 09, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Spy Who Called Me’

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Fri, July 07, 2023

The Complicated Future of Student Loans

Last week, the Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s sweeping plan to cancel billions of dollars in student loan debt. Stacy Cowley, a finance reporter for The New York Times, explains what the decision means for borrowers now facing their first payments since a coronavirus pandemic-related pause and how an alternative plan could still ease their burden. Guest: Stacy Cowley , a finance correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The proposed debt cancellation of more than $400 billion would have been one of the most expensive executive actions in U.S. history. Millions will now have to repay debts that the Biden administration had promised to eliminate. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, July 06, 2023

Russia After the Rebellion

Last month, a rebellion inside Russia left lingering questions about what really happened and about what the ramifications would be for President Vladimir V. Putin. Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The Times, discusses what Mr. Putin has done since the mutiny and looks at how those actions might reveal how vulnerable the president is. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Putin is rewarding loyalty among the ruling elite and showering his most important constituency — the men with guns — with cash. The mutiny gave a glimpse of a post-Putin Russia. Is the window still open? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, July 05, 2023

How MrBeast Became the Willy Wonka of YouTube

Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has become a sensation on YouTube for ostentatious and sometimes absurd acts of altruism. Today, Max Read, a journalist and contributor to The Times, discusses what the rise of one of YouTube’s most popular star tells us about the platform and its users. Max Read is a contributor to The New York Times Magazine and writes about technology and internet culture in his newsletter “ Read Max .” Background reading:  Why do so many people think Mr. Donaldson is evil? MrBeast is out to become the Elon Musk of online creators . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, July 04, 2023

From Serial: ‘The Retrievals’

The patients in this story came to the Yale Fertility Center to pursue pregnancy. They began their I.V.F. cycles full of expectation and hope. Then a surgical procedure called egg retrieval caused them excruciating pain. Some of the patients screamed out in the procedure room. Others called the clinic from home to report pain in the hours that followed. But most of the staff members who fielded the patients’ reports did not know the real reason for the pain — a nurse at the clinic was stealing fentanyl and replacing it with saline. Today, we’re sharing the first episode of “The Retrievals,” a five-part narrative series from Serial Productions and The New York Times, reported by Susan Burton, a veteran staff member at “This American Life” and author of the memoir “Empty.”

Mon, July 03, 2023

A Clash Between Religious Faith and Gay Rights

The Supreme Court delivered another major decision this past week, ruling in favor of a web designer who said she had a First Amendment right to refuse to create wedding websites for same-sex couples. Adam Liptak, a Times correspondent who covers the court, explains what the ruling might mean for all kinds of different groups of Americans. Guest: Adam Liptak , who covers the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times. Background reading:  The justices settled a question left open in 2018 : whether businesses open to the public and engaged in expression may refuse to serve customers based on religious convictions. Here’s what to know about the free speech decision . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, July 02, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘A Week With the Wild Children of the A.I. Boom’

HF0, or Hacker Fellowship Zero, is a start-up accelerator that provides 12-week residencies for batches of fellows from 10 different start-ups. Their experience, which culminates in a demonstration day, is supposed to be the most productive three months of the fellows’ lives. Dave Fontenot, one of HF0’s founders, was inspired by the two years he spent living in monasteries in his 20s: While monastery life was materially ascetic, he found that it was luxurious in the freedom it gave residents to focus on the things that really mattered. And this year at the Archbishop’s Mansion in San Francisco, the home of the fellows, almost everyone has been monastically focused on what has become the city’s newest religion: artificial intelligence. The A.I. gospel had not yet spread in 2021, when Fontenot and his two co-founders, Emily Liu and Evan Stites-Clayton, started the accelerator. Even a year ago, when HF0 hosted a batch of fellows at a hotel in Miami, six out of the eight companies represented were cryptocurrency start-ups. But at the mansion in San Francisco, eight of the 10 companies in HF0’s first batch this year were working on A.I.-based apps. That generative A.I. has largely supplanted crypto in the eyes of founders and venture capitalists alike is not exactly surprising. When OpenAI released ChatGPT late last year, it set off a new craze at a time when the collapsing crypto and tech markets had left many investors and would-be entrepreneurs adrift, unsure of where to put their capital and time. Suddenly users everywhere were realizing that A.I. could now respond to verbal queries with a startling degree of humanlike fluency. “Large language models have been around for a long time, but their uses were limited,” said Robert Nishihara, a co-founder of Anyscale, a start-up for machine-learning infrastructure. “But there’s a threshold where they become dramatically more useful, and I think now it’s crossed that.” This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, June 30, 2023

The Supreme Court Ends Affirmative Action

On Thursday, the Supreme Court overturned decades of precedent by striking down affirmative action and declaring that the race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina were unlawful. Adam Liptak, who covers the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains the ruling, and what it means for American society. Guest: Adam Liptak , who covers the court for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Supreme Court’s vote to reject affirmative action programs was 6 to 3, with the liberal justices in dissent. In 2016, in its last major case on affirmative action in higher education, the Supreme Court upheld an aspect of an idiosyncratic admissions program at the University of Texas at Austin. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, June 29, 2023

Is Washington Finally Ready to Take On Big Tech?

In a San Francisco courtroom, federal regulators are fighting to block one of the biggest deals in the history of Silicon Valley.  David McCabe, who covers technology policy for The New York Times, talks about Lina Khan, the F.T.C. chair who is the architect of the lawsuit, and the growing campaign to finally rein in big tech. Guest: David McCabe , a New York Times correspondent covering technology policy. Background reading:  The Federal Trade Commission sued Microsoft to stop the company from closing its purchase of the video game powerhouse Activision Blizzard, escalating government efforts to stymie the largest consumer technology deal in decades. Satya Nadella, the chief executive of Microsoft, appeared in federal court on Wednesday to defend the deal by pledging support for open platforms and consumer choice. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, June 28, 2023

Suspicion, Cheating and Bans: A.I. Hits America’s Schools

Since its introduction less than a year ago, ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence platform that can write essays, solve math problems and write computer code, has sparked an anguished debate in the world of education. Is it a useful research tool or an irresistible license to cheat? Stella Tan, a producer on The Daily, speaks to teachers and students as they finish their first semester with ChatGPT about how it is changing the classroom. Guest: Stella Tan , an audio producer for The New York Times. Background reading:  ChatGPT’s potential as an educational tool outweighs its risks , a Times technology columnist argues. While schools debate what to teach students about powerful new A.I. tools, tech giants, universities and nonprofits are intervening with free lessons. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, June 27, 2023

Speaker McCarthy Has Lost Control of His House

Earlier this month, a group of hard-right Republicans hijacked the floor of the House of Representatives in protest against Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The mutiny, staged by nearly a dozen members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus, raised questions about whether the speaker could continue to govern his slim and fractious majority. Annie Karni, a congressional correspondent for The Times, explains how and why this small group of members made the chamber ungovernable. Guest: Annie Karni , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  In early June, members of the ultraconservative House Freedom Caucus refused to surrender control of the floor , forcing Republican leaders to scrap votes for the week and leaving speaker Kevin McCarthy facing what he conceded was “chaos.” The group effectively shut down the House floor , calling the speaker’s fiscal compromise with President Biden a betrayal. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, June 26, 2023

A 36-Hour Rebellion in Russia

An armed rebellion in Russia over the weekend stunned the world and amounted to the single biggest challenge to President Vladimir V. Putin’s rule since he came to power 23 years ago. Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times, talks about the man who led the revolt, Yevgeny V. Prigozhin, and about what might happen next. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  How the rebellion in Russia unfolded. The mutiny raised a searing question: Could Mr. Putin lose power? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Fri, June 23, 2023

Understanding Ukraine’s Counteroffensive

For months, much of the world has been watching and waiting as Ukraine prepares for a major counteroffensive in its war with Russia. That battle is now underway, and it’s not what was expected. Andrew E. Kramer, the Kyiv bureau chief for The New York Times, reports from the front line. Guest: Andrew E. Kramer , the Kyiv bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Military analysts said it would take weeks or months to gauge the success of the attacks Ukraine mounted last week across a broad stretch of the front line. As Ukraine pushes to recapture territory, Russia has moved ahead with elections in occupied areas . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, June 22, 2023

Unheeded Warnings and a Lost Submersible

A few days ago, when passengers set off on a deep sea expedition in the Atlantic Ocean, they were aboard a vessel that many experts had already concluded was dangerously designed. William Broad, a science correspondent for The Times, explains why he was worried from the start. Guest: William J. Broad , a science correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  What to know about the Titan, the vessel that went missing on Sunday on its way to the Titanic shipwreck site with five people aboard. Three decades ago, a dive in the three-person submersible Alvin revealed not only an alien world but why people engage in such risky pursuits . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, June 21, 2023

The Re-Militarization of Germany

In the decades after World War II and the atrocities of the Holocaust, Germany deliberately underinvested in its military. But that’s about to change. Katrin Bennhold, a correspondent in Europe and former Berlin bureau chief, explains why Germany is re-entering an era of militarization, and what that will mean for its national identity. Guest: Katrin Bennhold , a Germany and Europe correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Germany adopted a more muscular security plan in an attempt to set priorities, especially since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but politics may have weakened it. German leaders are vowing to transform the country into a military power capable of taking responsibility for Europe’s security. Can they — and a hesitant German society — follow through on that promise? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, June 20, 2023

Inflation Is Way Down. Is It by Design or Just Luck?

Rapid inflation has been a problem in the United States for more than two years, but the tide appears to be turning. Monthly inflation is now less than half of what it was last summer. Jeanna Smialek, who covers the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy for The Times, discusses whether the decline is a result of careful policymaking, or more of a lucky accident. Guest: Jeanna Smialek , a Federal Reserve correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Inflation is coming down. Is the Fed winning its fight? How to read the Fed’s projections like a pro. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, June 18, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The High-Risk Feat of Bringing ‘American Born Chinese’ to TV’

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Fri, June 16, 2023

The Kids Take the Climate Change Fight to Court

This week, a historic case has landed in a Montana courtroom. A group of young environmentalists is suing the state, arguing that its embrace of fossil fuels is destroying pristine environments, upending cultural traditions and robbing young residents of a healthy future. David Gelles, a climate correspondent for The Times, explains why the case could be a turning point, and what a win in Montana would mean for the future of the climate fight. Guest: David Gelles , a climate correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The landmark youth climate trial , which has been more than a decade in the making, began on Monday in Montana. Sixteen young Montanans have sued their state , arguing that its support of fossil fuels violates the state Constitution. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, June 15, 2023

Why Saudi Arabia Came for Golf and Why the PGA Let Them In

Last week, golf’s premier circuit, the PGA Tour, announced it was partnering with its rival circuit LIV Golf, an upstart league backed by Saudi Arabia, giving the country a powerful new seat at the table of international sports. Alan Blinder, who covers golf for The New York Times, explains what was behind the deal and what it means for the business of sports. Guest: Alan Blinder , a reporter who covers golf and health for The New York Times. Background reading:  The deal to merge LIV Golf with the PGA Tour is a big win for oil-rich Saudi Arabia , headlining a banner week that also includes a visit from the American secretary of state. The U.S. Senate opened an inquiry into the PGA Tour’s deal with LIV Golf. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, June 14, 2023

Arraigned, Again: Trump’s Federal Court Hearing in Miami

Donald Trump was arraigned in Miami yesterday on 37 criminal counts covering seven different violations of federal law, including the handling of classified documents. Three New York Times journalists covered the proceedings: Glenn Thrush was inside the courtroom, Luke Broadwater reported from outside the courthouse, and Maggie Haberman was at Mr. Trump’s home in Bedminster, N.J. Guests:  Luke Broadwater , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Glenn Thrush , who covers the Department of Justice for The New York Times. Maggie Haberman , a political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump, now twice indicted since leaving the White House, surrendered to federal authorities in Miami and pleaded not guilty , striking a defiant tone afterward. On the calendar for Mr. Trump, the Republicans’ 2024 front-runner: rallies and primaries mixed with court dates . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, June 13, 2023

A Forced Reckoning in the Restaurant Industry

When the #MeToo movement gained momentum in exposing abuses at the highest levels of power, the restaurant industry was exposed as a chief offender. In 2020, the James Beard Awards, the food world’s main kingmaker, announced that there would be no winners in either 2020 or 2021 after allegations against several top chefs. Brett Anderson, a contributing writer on The Times’s Food desk and a former member of the awards committee, discusses the attempts to hold the industry to account. Guest: Brett Anderson , a food correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading: Early indications suggest that the new vetting process for the James Beard Awards is vulnerable to failure in several ways . Behind the cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 James Beard Awards were worries about chefs’ behavior and a lack of Black winners . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday

Mon, June 12, 2023

A Look at the Evidence Against Trump

Last week, Donald Trump was charged with federal violations relating to his handling of classified material after leaving office. Ben Protess, who covers the government and law enforcement for The Times, discusses the indictment and walks us through the evidence. Guest: Ben Protess , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Trump indictment shows critical evidence came from one of his own lawyers . The information about the yearlong inquiry contains a host of embarrassing and potentially devastating new revelations. Here’s what we learned . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, June 11, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Most Dangerous Person in the World Is Randi Weingarten’

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Fri, June 09, 2023

Special Episode: A Second Trump Indictment

The seven new criminal charges against Donald Trump relate to his handling of classified material upon leaving office and then obstructing the government’s efforts to reclaim them.  Michael S. Schmidt, who covers national security and federal investigations for The Times, talks about what this will mean for Trump, and for President Biden, whose administration will now be prosecuting his biggest potential rival for the White House. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt , a Washington correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face federal charges . The former president assailed Hillary Clinton for her handling of sensitive information. Now, the same issue threatens his chances of reclaiming the White House. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Fri, June 09, 2023

There’s No Escaping Wildfire Smoke

Smoke from wildfires in Canada has created a crisis in the American Northeast and beyond, with air pollution in New York reaching its worst level in modern history. David Wallace-Wells, a climate columnist for The Times, explains why this happened, and why there is so little we can do to keep it from happening again. Guest: David Wallace-Wells , a climate columnist correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  New York City experienced its worst air quality on record. Here’s how to stay safe as the smoke spreads. David Wallace-Well’s column on the smoke that shrouded New York City. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, June 08, 2023

A Guide to the Suddenly Crowded Republican Primary

Candidates for the Republican presidential nomination keep entering the field, despite the fact that Donald Trump polls consistently as the front-runner and Ron DeSantis has emerged as the clear No. 2. Why do so many lesser-tier Republicans think they have a real shot? Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The Times, offers a guide to the new crop of candidates and discusses their rationale for running. Guest: Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mike Pence, former vice president — and now rival — to Mr. Trump gave his most aggressive criticism of his former boss, portraying him as unfit to be president. Chris Christie’s presidential bid has little chance of success . But if he takes out Mr. Trump along the way, the former New Jersey governor may consider it a victory. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, June 07, 2023

Turned Away and Left at Sea

A few weeks ago, footage showing asylum seekers, including young children, being rounded up, taken to sea and abandoned on a raft by the Greek Coast Guard was sent to The New York Times. Matina Stevis-Gridneff, The Times’s bureau chief in Brussels, discusses how she proved the truth of the tip that a major European government was carrying out an illegal scheme risking the lives of civilians. Guest: Matina Stevis-Gridneff , the Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Greece has said that it doesn’t ditch migrants at sea. But it was caught in the act . The Times’s investigation into the video points to a slew of Greek, European Union and international law violations . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, June 06, 2023

She Taught Millions of Kids the Wrong Way to Read

About 50 years ago, the educator Lucy Calkins pioneered a technique called balanced literacy, which de-emphasized the use of phonics to teach reading. It was widely adopted in the United States, including in New York, the country’s largest public school system. But doubts about the approach persisted, and now it seems that using balanced literacy has given a generation of American students the wrong tools. Dana Goldstein, who covers family policy and demographics for The Times, discusses the story of balanced literacy and how Professor Calkins is trying to fix the problems that the technique created. Guest: Dana Goldstein , a national correspondent for The New York Times who writes about family policy and demographics. Background reading:  Lucy Calkins has rewritten her curriculum to include a fuller embrace of phonics. Critics may not be appeased. Fed up parents, civil rights activists, newly awakened educators and lawmakers are crusading for “the science of reading.” Can they get results? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, June 05, 2023

The New Afghanistan, Through the Eyes of Three Women

This episode contains descriptions of violence. In the two years since the United States pulled out of Afghanistan, the Taliban has shut women and girls out of public life. Christina Goldbaum, a correspondent in the Kabul bureau for The New York Times, traveled across Afghanistan to talk to women about how they’re managing the changes. What she found was not what she had expected. Guest: Christina Goldbaum , a correspondent in the Times bureau in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. Background reading:  The Taliban’s takeover ended decades of war. But their restrictions, and the economic fallout, have thrown many women into a new era of diminished hopes . In an uncommon display of consensus, the U.N. Security Council has called for the Taliban to end their prohibitions on women working and attending school after sixth grade. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sat, June 03, 2023

Special Episode: A Crash Course in Dembow, a Misunderstood Pantry Staple and Simple Tips to Keep Calm and Carry On

This weekend, we’re bringing dispatches from Times critics and writers on great music, TV, movies, recipes and more. They’re all part of a new series called “NYT Shorts,” available only on NYT Audio, our new iOS audio app. It’s home to podcasts, narrated articles from our newsroom and other publishers, and exclusive new shows. Find out more at nytimes.com/audioapp .  On today’s episode:  An ode to the Dominican musical genre dembow.   The many uses of Worcestershire sauce, an often misunderstood pantry staple.  A Times health editor on how she holds it all together. 

Fri, June 02, 2023

America’s Big City Brain Drain

In recent years, well-paid and college-educated Americans have shed major cities like New York, San Francisco and Washington for places like Philadelphia or Birmingham, Ala. Emily Badger, who writes about cities and urban policy for The Upshot at The New York Times, explains what is driving the change, and what it means for the future of the American city. Guest: Emily Badger , a cities and urban policy correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Coastal cities have long been too expensive for low-wage workers. Now college graduates are leaving, too. More renters are moving out of big cities. But where are they going? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, June 01, 2023

Why the G.O.P. Is So Focused on Trans Kids

With stunning speed, the status of trans youth has become the rallying cry of the Republican Party, from state legislatures to presidential campaigns. Adam Nagourney, who covers West Coast cultural affairs for The New York Times, explains how that came to be, and why it’s proving such a potent issue. Guest: Adam Nagourney , a West Coast cultural affairs correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Defeated on same-sex marriage, the religious right went searching for an issue that would re-energize supporters and donors . Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, anti-gay rhetoric and calls to roll back L.G.B.T.Q. rights have grown bolder among Republican elected officials and candidates. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, May 31, 2023

Republicans Impeach One of Their Own

Since 2016, the cardinal rule of Republican politics has been to defend Donald J. Trump and his allies at all costs, no matter the allegation. That appeared to change last week, when Texas lawmakers issued 20 articles of impeachment against their state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, a powerful Trump supporter. J. David Goodman, the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times, explains what the escalating conflict in Texas indicates about tensions within the party. Guest: J. David Goodman , the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  The extraordinary vote on impeachment exposed rifts among Texas Republicans and set the stage for a showdown in the State Senate. The escalating conflict between moderates and hard-liners in one of the Republican Party’s most important states highlights tension over the future of the party. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, May 30, 2023

The Godfather of A.I. Has Some Regrets

As the world begins to experiment with the power of artificial intelligence, a debate has begun about how to contain its risks. One of the sharpest and most urgent warnings has come from a man who helped invent the technology. Cade Metz, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, speaks to Geoffrey Hinton, who many consider to be the godfather of A.I. Guest: Cade Metz , a technology correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  For half a century, Geoffrey Hinton nurtured the technology at the heart of chatbots like ChatGPT. Now he worries it will cause serious harm . Here’s how A.I. could be weaponized to spread disinformation . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sat, May 27, 2023

Special Episode: An Interplanetary Jazz Legend, a Cosmic Vegetable and a Psychic Prodigy

This weekend, we’re bringing dispatches from Times critics and writers on great music, TV, movies, recipes and more. They’re all part of a new series called “NYT Shorts,” available only on NYT Audio, our new iOS audio app. It’s home to podcasts, narrated articles from our newsroom and other publishers, and exclusive new shows. Find out more at nytimes.com/audioapp .  On today’s episode:  Five minutes to fall in love with jazz legend Sun Ra.  A food critic’s love letter to the eggplant.   Recommendations from a Times editor on what to listen to, watch and who to follow this weekend. 

Fri, May 26, 2023

A Looming U.S. Debt Default

Top White House officials and Republican lawmakers are racing to reach an agreement as the date when the United States is projected to default on its debt approaches. Jim Tankersley, who covers the White House for The New York Times, looks at the state of the negotiations and explains what it will take to win over enough votes in Congress to avoid an economic disaster. Guest: Jim Tankersley , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The details have not been finalized , but the deal taking shape would allow Republicans to point to spending reductions and Democrats to say they had prevented large cuts. The longer it takes to reach an agreement, the more turmoil there could be for the United States and the global economy. Here’s what to know . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Fri, May 26, 2023

The Headlines: May 26

Our new show brings you the biggest stories in about 10 minutes. It's the complement to The Daily you’ve been waiting for.  This episode includes:  Oath Keepers Leader Is Sentenced to 18 Years in Jan. 6 Sedition Case , with our courts and criminal justice reporter Alan Feuer Leaders Let Problems Mount at Brutal SEAL Course, Navy Finds , with our military correspondent Dave Philipps Airlines and F.A.A. Try to Head Off Summer Travel Meltdowns , with our business reporter Niraj Chokshi We'll be sharing The Headlines every day this week, right here in your Daily feed. To get the full experience, download New York Times Audio, a new app that's home to all of our audio journalism, including exclusive new shows. Free for Times news subscribers. Download it at nytimes.com/audioapp . 

Thu, May 25, 2023

Millions of Dollars, Thousands of Robocalls and 1 Legal Loophole

A New York Times investigation has found that a group of Republican operatives used robocalls to raise $89 million on behalf of veterans, police officers and firefighters. David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter for The Times, explains how they actually spent the money and the legal loophole that allowed them to do that. Guest: David A. Fahrenthold , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  A group of conservative operatives using sophisticated robocalls raised millions of dollars from donors. Instead of using the money to promote issues and candidates, nearly all of it went to pay the firms making the calls and the operatives themselves. How “scam PAC” fund-raisers skirt election rules and deceive donors . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, May 25, 2023

The Headlines: May 25

Our new show brings you the biggest stories in about 10 minutes. It's the complement to The Daily you’ve been waiting for.  This episode includes:  DeSantis’s Entry into the 2024 Race Goes Awry With a Twitter Meltdown , with our national political correspondent Shane Goldmacher Anti-Kremlin Fighters Take War to Russian Territory for a Second Day , with our Russia and Ukraine War reporter Valerie Hopkins Remembering Tina Turner , with our critic Wesley Morris We'll be sharing The Headlines every day this week, right here in your Daily feed. To get the full experience, download New York Times Audio, a new app that's home to all of our audio journalism, including exclusive new shows. Free for Times news subscribers. Download it at nytimes.com/audioapp . 

Wed, May 24, 2023

Ukraine Lost in Bakhmut. But It Has Much Bigger Plans.

After almost a year of deadly battle, Russia has claimed victory in the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. But what happens now is uncertain. Eric Schmitt, who covers national security for The New York Times, explains what this moment in the war means, and why the next few months could be critical for Ukraine. Guest: Eric Schmitt , a national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A top Ukrainian official essentially acknowledged that Bakhmut had been lost . Thousands of Ukrainian and Russian soldiers died there, but the cost for Moscow was especially steep, experts say. The battle for Bakhmut, in photos . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, May 24, 2023

The Headlines: May 24

Our new show brings you the biggest stories in about 10 minutes. It's the complement to The Daily you’ve been waiting for.  This episode includes:  A Year After a School Shooting, Divisions Run Through Uvalde , with our National reporter Edgar Sandoval Under the Radar, Right-Wing Push to Tighten Voting Laws Persists , with our national politics correspondent Nick Corasaniti Surgeon General Warns That Social Media May Harm Children and Adolescents, with our Well reporter Catherine Pears We'll be sharing The Headlines every day this week, right here in your Daily feed. To get the full experience, download New York Times Audio, a new app that's home to all our audio journalism, including exclusive new shows. Free for Times news subscribers. Download it at nytimes.com/audioapp . 

Tue, May 23, 2023

The Supreme Court vs. Andy Warhol

A few days ago, the Supreme Court tried to answer a question that has long bedeviled the world of art: When is borrowing from an earlier artist an act of inspiration, and when is it theft?  Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The Times, explains a case that could change how art is made. Guest: Adam Liptak , who covers the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Supreme Court justices considered whether the artist Andy Warhol was free to use elements of a rock photographer’s portrait of the musician Prince. The case could change the future of Western art — and, in a sense, its history, too. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, May 23, 2023

The Headlines: May 23

Our new show brings you the biggest stories in about 10 minutes. It's the complement to The Daily you’ve been waiting for.  This episode includes:  Prosecutors Sought Records on Trump’s Foreign Business Deals Since 2017 , with our courts and criminal justice reporter Alan Feuer A Breakthrough Deal to Keep the Colorado River From Going Dry, for Now , with our climate reporter Chris Flavelle Why Bakhmut? It’s a Question as Old as War , with our Ukraine correspondent Thomas Gibbons-Neff  We'll be sharing The Headlines every day this week, right here in your Daily feed. To get the full experience, download New York Times Audio, a new app that's home to all our audio journalism, including exclusive new shows. Free for Times news subscribers. Download it at nytimes.com/audioapp . 

Mon, May 22, 2023

Is Trump's Nomination Now Inevitable?

Voters in the 2022 midterms seemed to send a clear message — a rejection of Trumpism and extremism. And yet it appears increasingly likely that he will win the Republican nomination for the 2024 presidential election.  Astead W. Herndon, a national political correspondent for The Times and the host of the politics podcast The Run-Up, explains what has shifted in Republican politics so that Mr. Trump’s nomination could start to seem almost inevitable. Guest: Astead W. Herndon , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  To some Republicans and Democrats , the charges brought against Mr. Trump in New York appeared flimsy and less consequential than many had hoped. To others, the case had the potential to reverberate politically. In a phone call with top donors, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida privately argued that Mr. Trump couldn’t win in the general election. Mr. DeSantis is expected to officially enter the presidential race next week. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, May 22, 2023

Introducing The Headlines: May 22

Our new show brings you the biggest stories in about 10 minutes. It's the complement to The Daily you’ve been waiting for.  This episode includes:  A Group of 7 Summit Wrap-Up , with our chief White House correspondent, Peter Baker Even Flirting With U.S. Default Takes Economic Toll , with our economics reporter Ben Casselman Greece Says It Doesn’t Ditch Migrants at Sea. It Was Caught in the Act, with our Brussels bureau chief, Matina Stevis-Gridneff We'll be sharing The Headlines every day this week, right here in your Daily feed. To get the full experience, download New York Times Audio, a new app that's home to all our audio journalism, including exclusive new shows. Free for Times news subscribers. Download it at nytimes.com/audioapp .

Sat, May 20, 2023

Special Episode: Classic TV, New Music and a Side of Pasta

This weekend, we’re bringing you something a little different: dispatches from Times critics and writers on great music, TV, movies, recipes and more. They’re all part of a new series called “NYT Shorts,” and they’re available only on NYT Audio, our new iOS audio app. It’s home to podcasts, narrated articles from our newsroom and other publishers, and exclusive new shows. Find out more at nytimes.com/audioapp . On today’s episode:  The enduring comfort of the detective show “Columbo.” A recipe from Sam Sifton of NYT Cooking that tastes like “childhood and happiness.” Recommendations from our chief pop music critic on new music this week.

Fri, May 19, 2023

When the Culture Wars Came for NASA

The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful ever made, has revolutionized the way we see the universe. The name was chosen for James E. Webb, a NASA administrator during the 1960s. But when doubts about his background emerged, the telescope’s name turned into a fight over homophobia. Michael Powell, a national reporter for The Times, tells the story of Dr. Hakeem Oluseyi, an astrophysicist whose quest to end the controversy with indisputable facts only made it worse. Guest: Michael Powell , a national reporter covering free speech and intellectual debate for The New York Times. Background reading:  Dr. Oluseyi tried to refute the accusations against Mr. Webb, only to find himself the target of attacks . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, May 18, 2023

An Anonymous Source Goes Public

This episode contains descriptions of alleged sexual assault.  It’s been more than five years since the #MeToo movement, driven by reporting at publications like The New York Times, toppled powerful and abusive men. Behind that essential journalism were sources, many anonymous, who took enormous risks to expose harassment and sexual violence. Today, Rachel Abrams, a producer and reporter at The Times, speaks to Ali Diercks, a lawyer who provided crucial information for a major #MeToo story. Ms. Diercks has waived her anonymity to discuss the costs of her coming forward and what she thinks about her decision years later. Guest: Rachel Abrams , a senior producer and reporter for “The New York Times Presents” documentary series.  Background reading:  Ms. Diercks provided anonymous information to The Times about the misconduct of Mr. Moonves, former chairman and chief executive of CBS. Read the reporting from 2018 here . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, May 17, 2023

Turkey’s President Fights for Political Survival

For two decades, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has loomed large over Turkish politics. But skyrocketing inflation and a devastating earthquake have eroded his power and, in a presidential election over the weekend, he was forced into a runoff. Ben Hubbard, The Times’s Istanbul bureau chief, discusses how Turkey’s troubles have made Mr. Erdogan politically vulnerable. Guest: Ben Hubbard , the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times.  Background reading:  Despite the headwinds, Mr. Erdogan appears to be in a strong position to emerge with another five-year term. Here’s what to know . The election suggested that even if Mr. Erdogan’s grip on power has been loosened, it has not yet broken . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, May 16, 2023

The End of Title 42

For weeks, officials have feared that the end of Title 42 would create a crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border that would strain and possibly cripple America’s immigration system. Natalie Kitroeff, the New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, reports from the border about what actually happened when the pandemic-era policy expired. Guest: Natalie Kitroeff , the New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Background reading:  Economic hardship, climate change, political instability and gang violence will continue to spur emigration from many corners of the world. Why are so many migrants trying to cross the border? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, May 15, 2023

The U.S. Banned Spyware — and Then Kept Trying to Use It

A little over a decade ago, a small Israeli company created what would become the world’s most powerful and notorious hacking tool. Mark Mazzetti, who is a Washington investigative correspondent for The Times, explains the surprising story of the NSO Group and why, despite banning its technology, the United States kept trying to use it. Guest: Mark Mazzetti , a Washington investigative correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Biden administration has been trying to choke off use of hacking tools made by the Israeli firm NSO. It turns out that not every part of the government has gotten the message . The president signed an executive order seeking to limit deployment of a tool that has been abused by autocracies — and some democracies — to spy on dissidents, human rights activists and journalists. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, May 14, 2023

The Lifesaving Power of … Paperwork?

In the final days of Marleny Mesa’s pregnancy, she could not shake the feeling that something was wrong. She could barely breathe, for one thing. For another, her anxiety and physical discomfort were approaching what felt like an unbearable peak. A week or so later, she delivered a tiny, squirming boy with jet black hair and soft, curious eyes. She and her husband, Andrés Noscue, named him Eliad. Marleny thought he was perfect, but her mother, a retired midwife, insisted that the placenta contained a hint of trouble. It was far too big, she said, and Eliad was too small, probably because he did not have enough room in her womb to grow. His grandmother thought he might need an incubator. Marleny thought he was fine, but when the baby was a few days old, she and Andrés traveled from the Jerusalén-San Luis Alto Picudito Indigenous reservation in Putumayo, Colombia, to take him to Villagarzón for a checkup, just to be safe. This proved harder than they expected. The baby could not be seen at the hospital there until he had a civil identification or registration number, which he could not get without a birth certificate, which the hospital could not provide because the baby was born at home. Go to the registrar’s office, the nurses told Marleny and Andrés. But the registrar’s office only sent Andrés back to the hospital, where a different nurse told them to try the notary’s office instead. By then it was almost noon. The only bus of the day would be heading back to San Luis soon; if Andrés and his family missed it, they would have to cough up more money for room and board in town than they normally spent in a week. So they went home. The problem of inadequate registries is most pressing in the low-income nations of Africa and Southeast Asia. But it is not confined to those regions. In Colombia, birth and death registration is especially spotty in Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities, where the national government tends to have little presence and registrars and notaries tend to apply the rules arbitrarily. A program known as Colombia Rural Vital was created to simplify and democratize this process. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, May 12, 2023

Biden’s Radical Option to End the Debt Fight

In a high-stakes showdown this week, President Biden and the leaders of congress met face to face in an effort to avoid the United States defaulting on its debt for the first time in history. Jim Tankersley, a White House correspondent for The Times, explains how close the country is to financial calamity, and the radical step Biden might take to avoid it. Guest: Jim Tankersley , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The president has not wavered in his calls for Republicans to raise the nation’s borrowing limit without conditions. Privately, his aides have discussed other paths. What could a possible bipartisan deal to raise the debt ceiling look like? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, May 11, 2023

Even More Trouble for George Santos

Last year, Times reporting revealed the many lies that the freshman Republican congressman George Santos had told about his life and career. Now he is facing legal consequences. Michael Gold, who covers politics in New York for The Times, explains the charges against Mr. Santos and what they mean for his role in Congress. Guest: Michael Gold , a New York politics correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  George Santos pleaded not guilty to charges that included accusations of fraudulently receiving unemployment benefits. The George Santos indictment, annotated . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, May 10, 2023

E. Jean Carroll’s Long Path to a Verdict Against Trump

This episode contains detailed descriptions of sexual assault. A jury in Manhattan has found former President Donald J. Trump legally liable for sexually abusing and defaming the writer E. Jean Carroll. Ben Weiser, who covers the Manhattan federal courts for The Times, tells the story of how a nearly 30-year-old case reached this moment. Guest: Benjamin Weiser , a correspondent for The New York Times covering the Manhattan federal courts. Background reading:  More than a dozen women have accused Mr. Trump of sexual misconduct, but this civil case is the only one to have been tested before a jury . The former president’s new campaign is rolling forward unimpeded . In quiet courtrooms, he faces more serious threats. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, May 09, 2023

A Big Change at the Border

For the past three years, the United States has relied on Title 42, a pandemic restriction that has allowed the swift expulsion of many migrants at the southern border. But by the end of the week, that rule will expire. Miriam Jordan, who covers immigration for The Times, explains what that will mean on both sides of the border. Guest: Miriam Jordan , a national correspondent covering immigration for The New York Times. Background reading:  An end to pandemic restrictions could bring thousands to the border . President Biden has used his executive authority to significantly expand the number of legal immigrants entering the U.S. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, May 08, 2023

The Supreme Court’s Ethical Crisis

Debate about ethical standards for Supreme Court justices has intensified after a series of revelations about undisclosed gifts, luxury travel and property deals.  Adam Liptak, who covers the court for The Times, reviews the allegations of misconduct and the growing calls to do something about it. Guest: Adam Liptak , a correspondent covering the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times. Background reading:  Revelations about Justice Clarence Thomas’s failure to disclose largess from a Republican donor have highlighted a dilemma . In written testimony sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee, the retired conservative judge J. Michael Luttig called for new ethics rules for Supreme Court justices . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, May 07, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The School Where the Pandemic Never Ended’

Lakishia Fell-Davis is aware that at this point, in 2023, most people are treating the coronavirus pandemic as a thing of the past. For her, though, Covid still poses a real threat: Fell-Davis has Type I diabetes, putting her at higher risk of hospitalization and long-term complications from illness. As such, her experience during the pandemic has shaped how she thinks about her daily life, especially at Ninety-Fifth Street Elementary School, where she has worked on and off for more than a decade as a substitute teacher and teaching assistant. She felt much more comfortable when schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District were online during the first year and a half of the pandemic and her kids, Makayla and Kevin, were attending virtually. Sure, they missed their friends, but they were shy and soft-spoken children who had never really strayed far from home. They didn’t seem to mind the arrangement. And back then, Fell-Davis’s mother, who was paralyzed on her left side after surviving stomach cancer and two strokes, could visit them with relative peace of mind despite her poor health. Fell-Davis cried when she learned that in the fall of 2021, the school district would require students and teachers to return to in-person learning. Her home — a cozy two-bedroom apartment in a calm neighborhood — had become her haven, the place where she had more control over her family’s health than she had anywhere else. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times,  download Audm  for iPhone or Android.

Fri, May 05, 2023

How Streaming Hurt Hollywood Writers

This week, thousands of writers went on strike against Hollywood studios over what they say is an existential threat to their livelihoods. John Koblin, a media reporter for The New York Times, explains how streaming turned the most prolific era in American entertainment into an industry-changing labor dispute. Guest: John Koblin , a media reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The dispute, which pits 11,500 television and screenwriters against the major studios, has shattered 15 years of labor peace in the entertainment business . In the years since the entertainment industry’s last strike, sweeping technological change has upended the television and movie business . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, May 04, 2023

What if You Could Save Someone From an Overdose?

In the face of an escalating opioid epidemic, the F.D.A. recently approved over-the-counter sales for Narcan — a lifesaving nasal spray that can reverse an opioid overdose.  Jan Hoffman, who covers health law for The Times, explains why the new availability of Narcan could change the trajectory of the epidemic. Guest: Jan Hoffman , a health law correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Narcan can reverse opioid overdoses and public health officials hope that making the nasal spray more widely available could save lives and reduce America’s high rate of drug fatalities. Here are answers to 10 questions about Narcan . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, May 03, 2023

The Democrats’ Dianne Feinstein Problem

For the past few months, a single lawmaker has prevented Democrats from carrying out their agenda in Congress. For now, there is no simple solution in sight.  Annie Karni, a congressional correspondent for The Times, explains the issue surrounding Senator Dianne Feinstein. Guest: Annie Karni , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Ms. Feinstein, who has been absent from the Senate for more than a month after being diagnosed with shingles, sought a temporary replacement on the powerful Judiciary Committee. High-profile absences have created complications for Democrats in Congress and prompted new questions about the future of the Republican leadership. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, May 02, 2023

A Third Bank Implodes. Now What?

On Monday morning, the federal government took over a third failing bank — this time, First Republic. Jeanna Smialek, an economy correspondent for The Times, discusses whether we are at the end of the banking crisis, or the start of a new phase of financial pain. Guest: Jeanna Smialek , an economy correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  First Republic bank was seized by regulators and sold to JPMorgan Chase. Key takeaways from regulatory review of bank failures. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, May 01, 2023

Kevin McCarthy’s Debt Ceiling Dilemma

Last week, Speaker Kevin McCarthy persuaded Republicans to narrowly pass a bill to raise the U.S. debt ceiling, setting up high-stakes negotiations with the Biden administration. Catie Edmondson, who covers Congress for The New York Times, explains the risks this might pose to his job and the country’s economy. Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  House Republicans have narrowly passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling while cutting spending by nearly 14 percent over a decade. Here’s a look at what is in the bill . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, April 30, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Agony of Putting Your Life on Hold to Care for Your Parents’

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Fri, April 28, 2023

The Ballad of ‘Deepfake Drake’

This month, an anonymous producer jolted the music industry by using artificial intelligence to impersonate the singers Drake and the Weeknd, creating a fake track, “Heart on My Sleeve,” that quickly went viral. Joe Coscarelli, a culture reporter for The Times, talks about how the song’s rise and fall could presage widespread changes in the way music is made. Guest: Joe Coscarelli , a culture correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A track like “Heart on My Sleeve” may be a novelty for now. But the legal and creative questions it raises are here to stay. Who owns a song created by A.I.? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, April 27, 2023

Can India Become the Next Global Superpower?

This month, India reached a notable milestone. The country’s population surpassed that of China, which had held the No. 1 position for at least three centuries. Alex Travelli, who covers South Asia and business for The Times, examines whether India can use its immense size to become an economic superpower. Guest: Alex Travelli , a South Asia business correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Turning India’s vast young work force into an engine for economic advancement will pose enormous challenges . Will this be the “Indian century”? Here are four key questions . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, April 26, 2023

Voters Are Wary of Biden. Here’s Why He Might Win Anyway

President Biden has announced that he will seek another term in the Oval Office, despite the fact that he will be 81 on Election Day 2024. Not everyone is overjoyed about that prospect — more than half of Democrats don’t want him to run again. Nonetheless, the party’s leaders are increasingly confident about his chances. Jonathan Weisman, a political correspondent for The Times, explains why. Guest: Jonathan Weisman , a political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Biden has acknowledged that he has not accomplished all he wished to. But that, he maintains, is an argument for his re-election . Although his poll numbers remain low, structural advantages have Democrats insisting that Mr. Biden is better positioned than his Republican rivals. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, April 25, 2023

Fox News Fires Its Biggest Star

Less than a week after Fox News agreed to pay $787.5 million to settle the Dominion lawsuit, the network has abruptly fired Tucker Carlson — an anchor at the center of the case. Jeremy W. Peters, who covers media and politics for The Times, explains why the network decided to cut ties with one of its biggest stars. Guest: Jeremy W. Peters , a media and politics correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Tucker Carlson was one of the network’s top-rated hosts for many years. Here is the latest on Mr. Carlson’s departure . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, April 24, 2023

How Two Generals Led Sudan to the Brink of Civil War

Sudan was supposed to be moving away from military rule and toward democracy. But over the past week, the country has been thrown into violent chaos as two factions battle for control. Declan Walsh, chief Africa correspondent for The Times, explains how an explosive rivalry between two generals turned into a catastrophic conflict. Guest: Declan Walsh , the chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  In the days before fighting erupted, American and British mediators held out hope that crunch talks could defuse the tensions and even steer Sudan to democracy . Here are the latest developments in the conflict. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, April 23, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Why Are These Italians Massacring Each Other With Oranges?’

One Sunday in February, in a northern Italian town called Ivrea, the facades of historic buildings were covered with plastic sheeting and nets. And in several different piazzas, hundreds of wooden crates had appeared. Inside them were oranges. Oranges, the fruit. Over the next three days, 8,000 people in Ivrea would throw 900 tons of oranges at one another, one orange at a time, while tens of thousands of other people watched. They would throw the oranges very hard, very viciously, often while screaming profanities at their targets or yowling like Braveheart. But they would also keep smiling as they threw the oranges, embracing and joking and cheering one another on, exhibiting with their total beings a deranged-seeming but euphoric sense of abandon and belonging — a freedom that was easy to envy but difficult to understand. The Battle of the Oranges is an annual tradition in Ivrea and part of a larger celebration described by its organizers as “the most ancient historical Carnival in Italy.” Several people in Ivrea told the writer Jon Mooallem that as three pandemic years had passed in which no oranges were thrown, they grew concerned that something bad would happen in the community — that without this catharsis, a certain pent-up, sinister energy would explode. And on that day in February, three years of constrained energy was due to explode all at once. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.

Fri, April 21, 2023

Why Low-Ranking Soldiers Have Access to Top Secret Documents

Last week, a 21-year old airman from Massachusetts, Jack Teixeira, was arrested under the Espionage Act and charged with violating federal laws by sharing top secret military documents with an online gaming group. Dave Philipps, a military correspondent for The Times, explains why so many low-level government workers have access to so much classified material. Guest: Dave Philipps , a military correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The arrest of Mr. Teixeira lays bare the sheer volume of people who have clearance to view a swath of national security documents that the government categorizes as top secret. Mr. Teixeira grew up in a family with strong military ties , was quiet and somewhat awkward in high school and seemed, to some, unnervingly obsessed with war and guns. The Teixeira case is unusual even in the small world of leak cases. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, April 20, 2023

The Blockbuster Fox Defamation Trial That Wasn’t

At the very last minute, both Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News decided to settle their closely watched defamation lawsuit, rather than make their cases at trial. Jeremy W. Peters, who covers media and politics for The Times, was inside the courtroom as it happened. Guest: Jeremy W. Peters , a media and politics correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The settlement with Dominion Voting Systems was another extraordinary twist in a case that exposed the inner workings of the most powerful voice in conservative news. The settlement averts what would have been a landmark trial . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, April 19, 2023

Abortion Goes to the Supreme Court (Again)

In overturning Roe v. Wade last year, the Supreme Court’s message was that it was done with the issue of abortion. Now, dueling rulings on abortion pills will send the issue back to the highest court in the country. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, explains the case that is forcing the court to weigh in on abortion all over again. Guest: Adam Liptak , who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times. Background reading:  The justices are poised to consider whether an abortion pill can be sharply curtailed in states where abortion remains legal. Here’s what to watch for next in the case. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, April 18, 2023

How the I.R.S. Became a Political Boogeyman

Earlier this month, the Internal Revenue Service unveiled an $80 billion plan to transform itself into a “digital first” tax collector focused on customer service and cracking down on wealthy tax evaders. Today, on the day that taxes are due in the United States, Alan Rappeport, who covers economic policy for The Times, explains how the plan could result in the agency repeating a set of old mistakes. Guest: Alan Rappeport , an economic policy correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  I.R.S. unveiled their $80 billion plan to overhaul tax collection this month. Here’s how tax season felt inside the I.R.S. last year, after decades of neglect. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, April 17, 2023

China and Taiwan: A Torrid Backstory

The posturing between the United States and China has been intensifying in recent weeks — China responded with condemnations and military drills after Taiwan’s president, Tsai Ing-wen, met the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy. Today, Edward Wong, who covers foreign policy at The Times, explains why China is so fixated on Taiwan, and how the U.S. got in the middle of it. Guest: Edward Wong , a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Chinese military’s ships, planes and troops held three days of drills in a spectacle designed to warn Taiwan against challenging Beijing. U.S. tensions with China were on display as Speaker McCarthy hosted Taiwan’s leader. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, April 16, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Daring Ruse That Exposed China’s Campaign to Steal American Secrets’

In March 2017, an engineer at G.E. Aviation in Cincinnati received a request on LinkedIn. The engineer, Hua, is in his 40s, tall and athletic, with a boyish face that makes him look a decade younger. He moved to the United States from China in 2003 for graduate studies in structural engineering. The LinkedIn request came from Chen Feng, a school official at the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, in eastern China. Days later, Chen sent him an email inviting him to the university to give a research presentation. Hua arranged to arrive in May, so he could attend a nephew’s wedding and his college reunion at Harbin Institute of Technology. There was one problem, though: Hua knew that G.E. would deny permission to give the talk if he asked, which he was supposed to do. He went to Nanjing, and flew back to the United States after the presentation. He thought that would be the end of the matter. Many scientists and engineers of Chinese origin in the United States are invited to China to give presentations about their fields. Hua couldn’t have known that his trip to Nanjing would prove to be the start of a series of events that would end up giving the U.S. government an unprecedented look inside China’s widespread and tireless campaign of economic espionage targeting the United States, culminating in the first-ever conviction of a Chinese intelligence official on American soil. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.

Fri, April 14, 2023

Broadway’s Longest-Running Musical Turns Out the Lights

“The Phantom of the Opera,” the longest running show in the history of Broadway, will close its doors on Sunday after more than three decades. We went backstage during one of the final performances before the show’s famous chandelier crashes down one last time. Guest: Michael Paulson , a theater correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The show was originally set to close in February, but the announcement set off a surge in ticket sales . “Phans,” as they call themselves, rushed to see it one last time. In an interview , Cameron Mackintosh said weakening box office and rising production costs led to the decision to end “Phantom’s” run. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, April 13, 2023

What We’re Learning From the Leaked Military Documents

A week ago, the world discovered that dozens of classified documents from the American government had been leaked online, including highly sensitive information about Russia’s war in Ukraine and damaging revelations on American spying abroad. David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The Times, explains the contents of the leak and what it might mean for the war. Guest: David E. Sanger , a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  How the latest leaked documents are different from past breaches . A quick guide to what the leaked U.S. intelligence documents say. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, April 12, 2023

How Strong (or Not) Is New York’s Case Against Trump?

In the week since Donald Trump was arraigned on 34 felony charges, debate about the strength of the case against him has only intensified. Charlie Savage, a Washington correspondent at The Times, has closely studied the case and explains which side he stands on. Guest: Charlie Savage , a Washington correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Trump could turn to a familiar legal strategy: attack and delay . Analysis: A surprise accusation bolsters a risky case against Trump. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, April 11, 2023

Inside Russia’s Crackdown on Dissent

Days after Russia invaded Ukraine, the Kremlin made it a crime to oppose the war in public. Since then, it has waged a relentless campaign of repression, putting Russian citizens in jail for offenses as small as holding a poster or sharing a news article on social media. Valerie Hopkins, an international correspondent for The Times, tells the story of Olesya Krivtsova, a 19-year-old student who faces up to 10 years in prison after posting on social media, and explains why the Russian government is so determined to silence those like her. Guest: Valerie Hopkins , an international correspondent for The New York Times, covering Russia and the war in Ukraine. Background reading:  Oleysa’s story has underlined the perils of using social media to criticize the war in Ukraine . The authorities are determining who will take custody of a 13-year-old girl whose single father has been sentenced for “discrediting” the Russian Army . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, April 10, 2023

An Extraordinary Act of Political Retribution in Tennessee

Last week, Tennessee’s Republican-controlled House expelled two of its members — both young Black Democrats.  Emily Cochrane, a national correspondent for The New York Times, explains the story behind the extraordinary ousting and what it tells us about this moment in American politics. Guest: Emily Cochrane , a national correspondent for The New York Times covering the American South. Background reading:  The Tennessee House voted to expel two Democrats after they interrupted a debate by leading protesters in a call for stricter gun laws. Here is what you need to know about the ousting. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, April 09, 2023

‘The Run-Up’: The Republican Party Sorts Through Its Mess

The Times reporter Astead W. Herndon and the team are back for a new season of “The Run-Up” and they’re looking ahead to the 2024 presidential election, which in many ways has already begun.  In this first episode, Astead heads to California for the Republican National Committee’s winter meeting to explore the tangled lines and scrambled allegiances that animated the effort to unseat Ronna McDaniel, the chair of the R.N.C.

Fri, April 07, 2023

The Outsourcing of America’s Border Problem

This episode contains descriptions of severe injuries. Tough new border policies introduced by the Biden administration have sharply reduced the number of migrants crossing into the United States. But the measures have also created a combustible bottleneck along the southern border. That situation exploded last week when a deadly fire broke out at a detention center in Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. Simon Romero, a national correspondent for The Times, explains how the United States has leaned more heavily on Mexico to help handle its immigration dilemma, bringing cities like Juárez to a breaking point. Guest: Simon Romero , a national correspondent for The New York Times covering the Southwest. Background reading:  Mexican officials have announced that they are investigating the fire as a homicide case . There has been a relentless buildup of migrants in Mexico , where shelters are overwhelmed and the authorities have a checkered record on human rights. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, April 06, 2023

America Has a Problem in Africa: China

Vice President Kamala Harris’s visit to Africa last week was designed to send a simple message to its governments and people — China is not your friend. The United States is. Abdi Latif Dahir, The New York Times’s East Africa correspondent, explains what the United States has to lose if countries in Africa choose China. Guest: Abdi Latif Dahir , the East Africa correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The vice president faced a balancing act as she tried to foster relationships. The U.S. tried to counter China’s moves in Africa during a summit last year. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, April 05, 2023

Donald Trump’s Arraignment

The line for reporters seeking to be in the courtroom for Donald J. Trump’s arraignment in Manhattan started forming at 2 p.m. on Monday, more than a day before the former president was scheduled to face a judge in a case centered on hush-money payments. One of those who got in was Jonah Bromwich, a criminal justice correspondent for The Times. He tells us what it was like inside the courthouse as Mr. Trump was charged with 34 felony counts. Guest: Jonah E. Bromwich , a criminal justice correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Trump pleaded not guilty , then sat quietly as lawyers sparred. The former president is accused of orchestrating a hush-money scheme to pave his path to the presidency and then covering it up from the White House. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, April 04, 2023

The Election That Could Reshape Wisconsin, and the Country

Wisconsin will hold an election for a seat on its Supreme Court today, and it is no exaggeration to say that the result could end up reshaping U.S. politics for years to come. The Times political correspondent Reid J. Epstein explains why the race to replace a single judge has become the most important American election of 2023. Guest: Reid J. Epstein , a political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Cash is pouring in to the Wisconsin race, and some of the candidates have shed any pretense of judicial neutrality . Here’s what you need to know about the battle for the seat . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, April 03, 2023

Fear and Bravado: Inside Trump’s Reaction to the Indictment

After Donald J. Trump was indicted over his role in paying hush money to a porn star during the 2016 presidential campaign, he called the move an act of political persecution. But his impending arrest could actually make Mr. Trump a stronger candidate for 2024, the Times correspondent Maggie Haberman explains. Guest: Maggie Haberman , a political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Many of Mr. Trump’s potential opponents snapped into line behind him , showing just how hard it may be to persuade Republican voters to choose an alternative. Mr. Trump reacted to his indictment by returning to his time-tested legal strategy: attack and delay . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, April 02, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘A Sandwich Shop, a Tent City and an American Crisis'

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Fri, March 31, 2023

The Indictment of Donald Trump

A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Donald J. Trump for his role in paying hush money to a porn star, according to people with knowledge of the matter. The precise charges are not yet known, but the case against him has kicked off a historic moment in American politics. The investigative reporter Ben Protess discusses the development — which will shake up the 2024 presidential race and forever mark Mr. Trump as the nation’s first former president to face criminal charges — and what happens next. Guest: Ben Protess , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump becomes the first former president to face criminal charges . Why was he indicted? These are the key events that led to this moment . This is what will happen when Mr. Trump is arrested . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, March 30, 2023

The Plan to Save Baseball

Major League Baseball is putting in effect some of the biggest changes in the sport’s history in an effort to speed up the game and inject more activity. As the 2023 season opens, Michael Schmidt, a Times reporter, explains the extraordinary plan to save baseball from the tyranny of the home run. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt , a national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  With three major rule changes this season, Major League Baseball will try to reinvent itself while looking to the game’s past for inspiration. Here’s a look at the new rules . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, March 29, 2023

Israel’s Far Right Government Backs Down

For months in Israel, the far-right government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been pushing a highly contentious plan to fundamentally change the country’s Supreme Court, setting off some of the largest demonstrations in Israel’s history. On Monday, Mr. Netanyahu announced that he would delay his government’s campaign. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, explains the prime minister’s surprising concession. Guest: Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Netanyahu delayed his bid to overhaul Israel’s judiciary in the face of furious protests. Israel’s prime minister is caught between his far-right coalition and public anger over the government’s plan to weaken the judiciary. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, March 28, 2023

The Fight Over ‘Cop City’

In a patch of woods southwest of Atlanta, protesters have been clashing with the police over a huge police training facility that the city wants to build there. This month, that fight came to a head when hundreds of activists breached the site, burning police and construction vehicles. Sean Keenan, an Atlanta-based reporter, explains how what opponents call “Cop City,” and the woods surrounding it, have become an unlikely battleground in the nation’s debate over policing. Guest: Sean Keenan, a freelance reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  This month, protesters damaged property at the site of a planned police center in Atlanta in a disturbance that grew out of a demonstration among activists in a forest being developed into a training center. How a forest near Atlanta became a new front line in the debate over policing. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, March 27, 2023

A Sweeping Plan to Protect Kids From Social Media

A few days ago, Utah became the first state to pass a law prohibiting social media services from allowing users under 18 to have accounts without the explicit consent of a parent or guardian. The move, by Republican officials, is intended to address what they describe as a mental health crisis among American teenagers as well as to protect younger users from bullying and child sexual exploitation.The technology reporter Natasha Singer explains the measure, and why it could be a sign of where the country is headed. Guest: Natasha Singer , who writes about technology, business and society for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Utah law prohibits social networks from allowing minors to have accounts without parental consent. The creator of Fortnite was found by federal regulators to have violated children’s privacy and duped millions of users into unwanted purchases. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, March 26, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘How Danhausen Became Professional Wrestling’s Strangest Star’

Like a lot of people who get into professional wrestling, Donovan Danhausen had a vision of a different version of himself. Ten years ago, at age 21, he was living in Detroit, working as a nursing assistant at a hospital, watching a lot of “Adult Swim” and accumulating a collection of horror- and comedy-themed tattoos. At the suggestion of a friend, he took a 12-week training course at the House of Truth wrestling school in Center Line, Mich., and then entered the indie circuit as a hand: an unknown, unpaid wrestler who shows up at events and does what’s asked of him, typically setting up the ring or pretending to be a lawyer or another type of extra. When he ran out of momentum five years later, he developed the character of Danhausen. Originally supposed to be an evil demon, Danhausen found that the more elements of humor he incorporated into his performance, the more audiences responded. “I was just a bearded guy with the tattoos, trying to be a tough guy, and I’m not a tough guy naturally,” he said. “But I can be weird and charismatic, goofy. That’s easy. That’s also a role that most people don’t want to fill.” Over the next couple of years, the Danhausen gimmick became more funny than evil, eventually settling on the character he plays today — one that is bizarre even by the standards of 21st-century wrestling. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.

Fri, March 24, 2023

Should The Government Pay for Your Bad Climate Decisions?

A few days ago, the Biden administration released a report warning that a warming planet posed severe economic challenges for the United States, which would require the federal government to reassess its spending priorities and how it influenced behavior. White House reporter Jim Tankersley explains why getting the government to encourage the right decisions will be so difficult. Guest: Jim Tankersley , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A chapter in the new Economic Report of the President focuses on the growing risks to people and businesses from rising temperatures. In theory, funding the government takes place in two major stages. But it’s a fraught and complicated process. Here’s a step-by-step guide . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, March 23, 2023

Our Film Critic on Why He’s Done With the Movies

A.O. Scott started as a film critic at The New York Times in January of 2000. Next month he will move to the Book Review as a critic at large. After 23 years as a film critic, Mr. Scott discusses why he is done with the movies, and what his decision reveals about the new realities of American cinema. Guest: A.O. Scott , a longtime film critic for The New York Times. Background reading:  A.O. Scott conducts his own exit interview as he moves to a new post after more than two decades of reviewing films. A.O. Scott’s review of “ 65 .” For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, March 22, 2023

Barney Frank on His Role in the Banking Crisis

Barney Frank was one of the people most responsible for overhauling financial regulation after the 2008 economic crisis. After retiring from Congress, he supported a change to his own law that would benefit midsize banks, and joined the board of such a bank.  Last week, that bank failed. David Enrich called Mr. Frank and asked him to explain. Guest: David Enrich , the business investigations editor at The New York Times. Background reading:  Officials with Signature and Silicon Valley banks, which regulators seized in recent days, had called for looser financial requirements for midsize banks. Here’s why people are worried about banks . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, March 21, 2023

Are We at the Beginning of a New Cold War?

As Xi Jinping, China’s leader, meets with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow this week, Chinese officials have been presenting his trip as a mission of peace. But American and European officials are watching for something else altogether — whether Mr. Xi will add fuel to the full-scale war that Mr. Putin began more than a year ago. Edward Wong explains what Mr. Xi is really up to, and why it’s making people wonder whether a new Cold War is underway. Guest: Edward Wong , a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Chinese officials say Xi Jinping’s trip to Moscow is a peace mission. But U.S. and European officials say he aims to bolster Vladimir Putin. Here’s what to know on Xi’s second day of meetings in Russia. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, March 20, 2023

How TikTok Became a Matter of National Security

TikTok, the app known for short videos of lip syncing, dancing and bread baking, is one of the most popular platforms in the country, used by one out of every three Americans. In recent weeks, the Biden administration has threatened to ban it over concerns that it poses a threat to national security. Guest: Sapna Maheshwari , a business reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  TikTok’s owner, ByteDance , is being investigated over possible spying on journalists. Why countries are trying to ban TikTok . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, March 19, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Spirited Away to Miyazaki Land’

As an American, Sam Anderson knows what it feels like to arrive at a theme park. “The totalizing consumerist embrace,” he writes. “The blunt-force, world-warping, escapist delight.” He has known theme parks with entrances like “international borders” and ticket prices like “mortgage payments.” Mr. Anderson has been to Disney World, which he describes as “an alternate reality that basically occupies its own tax zone.” In November, when Ghibli Park finally opened, Mr. Anderson made sure to get himself there. The park is a tribute to the legendary Studio Ghibli, first started by the animator Hayao Miyazaki in 1985, out of desperation, when he and his co-founders, Isao Takahata and Toshio Suzuki, couldn’t find a studio willing to put out their work. Miyazaki is detail-obsessed. He agonizes over his children’s cartoons as if he were Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel, insisting that, although few viewers will be conscious of all this work, every viewer will feel it. And we do. Those tiny touches, adding up across the length of a film, anchor his fantasies in the actual world. And so, after many years, and much traveling — at long last — Mr. Anderson found himself stepping into the wonders of Ghibli Park. His first impression was not awe or majesty or surrender or consumerist bliss. It was confusion. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.

Fri, March 17, 2023

Why the Banking Crisis Isn’t Over Yet

In the past week, as spooked customers frantically withdrew $42 billion from Silicon Valley Bank, the U.S. government stepped in to craft a rescue operation for the failed lender. But efforts to contain the crisis have met resistance, and the fallout of the collapse has already spread to other regional banks, whose stocks have plummeted. Guest: Emily Flitter , a finance correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The stunning demise of Silicon Valley Bank has spurred soul-searching about how large and regional banks are overseen. Here’s what to know about the bank’s collapse. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, March 16, 2023

France’s Battle Over Retirement

This episode contains strong language Millions of people have taken to the streets in France to protest a government effort to raise the retirement age to 64, from 62, bringing the country more in line with its European neighbors. Today, as Parliament holds a key vote on the proposal, we look into why the issue has hit such a nerve in French society. Guest: Roger Cohen , the Paris bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  After large protests, all eyes were on the French Parliament on Thursday as it prepared to vote on the measure to increase the retirement age by two years. Here are some of the reasons so many people in France are protesting the proposals . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, March 15, 2023

What to Know About the Covid Lab Leak Theory

Three years after the start of Covid, the central mystery of the pandemic — how exactly it began — remains unsolved. But recently, the debate about the source of the coronavirus has re-emerged, this time in Congress. The Energy Department has concluded, with “low confidence,” that an accidental laboratory leak in China was most likely the origin, but politics are making it harder to find definitive answers. Guest: Benjamin Mueller , a health and science correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Republicans have pushed the lab leak theory , but they lack a “smoking gun.” What we know and don’t know about the origins of Covid. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, March 14, 2023

The Implosion of Silicon Valley Bank

With federal regulators planning to take over the collapsed Silicon Valley Bank, a 40-year-old institution based in California, nearly $175 billion in customer deposits will be placed under the authorities’ control. The lender’s demise is the second-largest bank failure in U.S. history and the largest since the financial crisis in 2008. The debacle raised concerns that other banks could face problems, too. Guest: Emily Flitter , a finance correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A run on deposits brought Silicon Valley Bank’s failure . Here’s what to know about the fallout from the lender’s collapse. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, March 13, 2023

What Is E.S.G., and Why Are Republicans So Mad About It?

The principle behind E.S.G. is that investors should look beyond just whether a company can make a profit and take into account other factors, such as its environmental impact and action on social issues. But critics of that investment strategy, mostly Republicans, say that Wall Street has taken a sharp left turn, attacking what they term “woke capitalism.” Guest: David Gelles , a climate correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  How did environmentally conscious investing became a target of conservatives ? Republicans are likely to keep making E.S.G. a political punching bag . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, March 12, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Can Germany Be a Great Military Power Again?’

After Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February last year, Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany told Parliament that the attack was a Zeitenwende — a historic “turning point” for Europe and Germany. The risk of a large land war in Europe had previously been considered far-fetched, but recent years of Russian aggression have inspired fear in Germany and a 100-billion-euro fund to bolster its military. In Germany, skepticism of the merits of military strength has enabled a long post-Cold War process of disarmament. As a result, it is a historic anomaly in the heart of Europe — an economic leviathan but a military minnow. Now German leaders are vowing to transform the country into a military power capable of taking responsibility for Europe’s security. In Nienburg, a medieval town in Lower Saxony, civilians come to train for “homeland protection” units in the country’s reserves. The question is whether a hesitant German society can follow through on this paradigm shift. “I would say, many of them lean in the direction of being pacifists,” said Anne Katrin Meister, who is training at the base in Nienburg. “But you can only be a pacifist if you have this safe, ideal world. And we don’t have such a world.” This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.

Fri, March 10, 2023

Protests and the Future of Democracy in Israel

Almost immediately after taking power in December, Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right coalition in Isreal proposed a highly contentious overhaul of the Supreme Court. The court has long been seen as a crucial check and lone backstop on the government, and the plan has divided Israeli society, kindling fears of political violence and even civil war. Guest: Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Protesters restricted road access to Israel’s main airport hours before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flew to Italy. Here’s what to know about the government’s proposals. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, March 09, 2023

A New Child Labor Crisis in America

Slaughterhouses, construction sites, factories. A Times investigation has found that migrant children have been thrust into jobs in some of the most demanding workplaces in the United States. How did this crisis in child labor develop? And now that it has been exposed, what is being done to tackle the problem? Guest: Hannah Dreier , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The shadow work force of migrant children extends across industries in every state, flouting labor laws that have been in place for nearly a century. As lawmakers clamor for action , federal and state enforcement agencies have begun a crackdown on companies that employ children. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, March 08, 2023

Who Blew Up the Nord Stream Pipelines?

The sabotage in September of the Nord Stream pipelines carrying Russian gas to Europe has become one of the central mysteries of the war in Ukraine, prompting months of finger-pointing and guesswork. Now, new intelligence reporting has provided the first significant known lead about who was responsible. Guest: Julian E. Barnes , a national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Officials say there are still enormous gaps in what American spy agencies and their European partners know about the detonations . The Baltic seabed provided a nearly ideal crime scene . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, March 07, 2023

Ron DeSantis’s Rise From Unknown to Heir Apparent

As the race to be the Republican Party’s presidential candidate gets underway, one figure has emerged as a particularly powerful rival to Donald J. Trump. That person, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, has broken away from the pack by turning his state into a laboratory for a post-Trump version of conservatism. Guest: Patricia Mazzei , the Miami bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading: Mr. DeSantis will soon get a chance to check off his wish list of proposals for Florida , including expanding gun rights. In his new book, “The Courage to Be Free,” Mr. DeSantis offers a template for governing . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, March 06, 2023

How a Derailed Train Galvanized an Ohio Town, and Congress

On Feb. 3, a nearly two-mile long freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, a town of about 4,700 people. The railroad company and local officials decided to do a chemical burn to neutralize the cargo, but as a giant plume of black smoke settled over the town, residents’ anger about the handling of the accident has intensified. Guest: Emily Cochrane , a national correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed that the Transportation Department impose stricter rules for freight rail . The derailment of a second train in Ohio — despite assurances that no hazardous materials had leaked — sharpened the questions about rail safety. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, March 05, 2023

Sunday Special: An Episode of ‘The Coldest Case in Laramie’

Today, we’re taking some time out of our regularly scheduled programming to share the first episode of “The Coldest Case in Laramie.” In the new series from The Times and Serial, Kim Barker, a Times investigative reporter, digs into the 1985 murder of Shelli Wiley, a young woman who was a few years older than Kim when they both lived in Laramie, Wyoming.  The long-unsolved case took a turn in 2016 when the police arrested someone for Shelli’s murder: a former officer named Fred Lamb. The evidence against him seemed solid, but prosecutors, confusingly, dropped the case. They’ve never refiled.  How did a case that seemed this open-and-shut fall apart with such a whimper? To find answers, Kim heads back to Laramie and grapples with conflicting memories and dueling narratives. In episode one, Kim starts to call up Shelli’s family members to try to piece together what happened. To listen to all eight parts, visit nytimes.com/laramie.

Fri, March 03, 2023

Why Russia Is Taking Thousands of Ukrainian Children

As Russian troops pushed into Ukraine, children who were fleeing newly occupied territories were swept up. Many became part of a Russian effort to portray itself as a charitable savior.  The children were placed in Russian families and paraded on television. The Times interviewed one child who was taken from Ukraine, a girl named Anya, who said she ached to return. Guest: Emma Bubola , a reporter for The New York Times based in London. Background reading:  Using adoptions, Russia has turned Ukrainian children into spoils of war . The mayor of a Ukrainian city disappeared, but questions about his loyalty did not . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, March 02, 2023

Will the Supreme Court Let Biden Cancel Student Debt?

In August, President Biden announced a loan cancellation plan that would erase an astonishing $400 billion in student debt — one of the most ambitious and expensive executive actions ever. Now, in a far-reaching case, the Supreme Court will decide whether the president is authorized to take such a big step. Guest: Adam Liptak , a Supreme Court correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The student loan case could redefine the limits of presidential power . Here’s how the arguments at the Supreme Court played out and what to expect in the coming days. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, March 01, 2023

A Threat to Abortion Pills. Plus, the U.S. Shares Secrets

In 2000, the F.D.A. approved the medication abortion drug mifepristone. Now a federal judge in Texas is set to rule on a case filed by anti-abortion groups urging the agency to revoke its approval of mifepristone and the other main drug used for medication abortion in the United States. Abortion via medication has become increasingly common and now accounts for more than half of the nation’s abortions. Plus, the Biden administration has started talking publicly about its intelligence when it comes to China, breaking with a long tradition of keeping U.S. secrets close to the chest. The secretary of state, the director of the C.I.A. and even the president himself have made statements on TV expressing concern over China’s plans to help Russia in the war in Ukraine. Guest: Pam Belluck , a health and science correspondent for The New York Times. Julian E. Barnes , a national security correspondent for The Times. Background reading:  Twelve states have sued the F.D.A. seeking removal of special restrictions on abortion pills. The suit argues that rules applying to mifepristone unnecessarily limit patients’ access to medication abortion. Bolder intelligence disclosures are part of a larger effort to stymie the Kremlin’s offensive in Ukraine and align support for Kyiv’s war effort in allied countries. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, February 28, 2023

Why So Many Buildings Collapsed in Turkey

The 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6 left more than 50,000 people dead. The sight of rescuers combing the rubble has prompted questions about why so many buildings seemed so inadequate to resist the shaking earth. In Turkey, the government has turned the focus onto builders and property developers, accusing them of chasing profit over safety. But the reality is far more complicated. Guest: Ben Hubbard , the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Some in Turkey wonder whether the number of fatalities caused by the quake could have been cut significantly with better building standards. As the death toll rose, the Turkish government came under growing criticism . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, February 27, 2023

Why Election Denialism Might Cost Fox News $1.6 Billion

After the 2020 election, wild theories ran rampant on the right of an election stolen from Donald Trump through a coordinated conspiracy. The news channel Fox News became one of the loudest voices amplifying these false claims into millions of U.S. households. Now, a defamation lawsuit by Dominion, a voting machine maker that was cast as a villain in these conspiracy theories, seeks to hold the media company responsible for the false claims made by its hosts and guests, presenting evidence that Fox knew what it was doing was wrong. Guest: Jeremy W. Peters , a correspondent for The New York Times who covers the media and its intersection with politics, culture and law. Background reading:  Here’s what Fox News hosts said privately and publicly about voter fraud. The comments, by Tucker Carlson, Sean Hannity and others, were released as part of a defamation suit against Fox News by Dominion Voter Systems. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, February 26, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Elon Musk’s Appetite for Destruction’

In February, the first lawsuit against Tesla for a crash involving its driver-assistance system, Autopilot, will go to trial. The slew of trials set to follow will be a costly fight that the company’s chief executive, Elon Musk, has vowed to take on in court. When Tesla released its Autopilot feature in October 2015, Musk touted the feature as “probably better” than a human driver. The reality, however, has proved different: On average, there is at least one Autopilot-related crash in the United States every day. While several of these accidents will feature in the upcoming trials, another camp of Tesla users who have fallen victim to Autopilot crashes are unwilling to take a negative stance because of their love for the brand. Or because they believe that accidents are a necessary evil in the process of perfecting the Autopilot software. Dave Key, whose 2015 Tesla Model S drifted out of its lane and slammed into the back of a parked police S.U.V., is of the latter camp. “As a society,” Key argued, “we choose the path to save the most lives.” This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, February 24, 2023

A Year of War in Ukraine

The war has already done untold damage. By some estimates, tens of thousands have died, and the country has sustained tens of billions of dollars’ worth of damage that has left cities flattened. But Ukraine has also largely stopped the offensives of its much larger and better-armed neighbor and has regained some captured land. On the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion, these Ukrainians reflect on how the past year of conflict has changed their lives. Background reading:  Here’s a guide to how the war came about, and what’s at stake for Russia and the world. People in Ukraine have become adept at telling which threats are probably not deadly, leaving room for a little enjoyment, and even hope. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, February 23, 2023

A Ruling That Could End the Internet as We Know It

Since 1996, the modern internet has been defined by a sweeping law that prevents tech companies such as Facebook and Google from being held responsible for the content posted on their sites. This week, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could take that legal immunity away. Guest: Adam Liptak , who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times. Background reading:  The decision on website immunity has the potential to alter the very structure of the internet . Lawmakers are targeting big tech “amplification.” What does that mean? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, February 22, 2023

The Veterans Fighting to Legalize Psychedelics

In a major shift that would modify laws set half a decade ago, states and cities around the United States are moving to legalize psychedelics for use as a medical treatment. The sudden change of heart has a lot to do with who is asking for the substances. Guest: Andrew Jacobs , a health and science reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Lawmakers find it hard to “just say no” to combat veterans seeking support for drug decriminalization efforts. In January, Oregon became the first state to allow adult use of psilocybin “magic” mushrooms. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, February 21, 2023

Why ‘Made in China’ Is Becoming ‘Made in Mexico’

The great supply chain disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic scrambled the shipping system across the Pacific. Although mostly over, the turmoil has led to alterations in the way the global economy functions. One such change can be seen in Mexico, where companies from China are increasingly setting up shop. Guest: Peter S. Goodman , a global economics correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Alarmed by shipping chaos and geopolitical fractures, exporters from China are setting up factories in Mexico to preserve their sales to the United States. Laredo, a Texas border city, is primed to become one of the world’s most important land ports as American companies reduce their reliance on factories in Asia. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, February 19, 2023

Sunday Special: An Episode of ‘Hard Fork’

Times tech columnist Kevin Roose stopped by The Daily twice this week to chronicle the debut of Bing’s new chatbot — and the creepy things that transpired. Today, we’re bringing you the latest episode of Kevin’s podcast, Hard Fork. Kevin, along with his co-host Casey Newton, expand the discussion about why Microsoft’s A.I. search tool appears more powerful — and more unsettling — than they initially believed. Plus: a conversation about Elon Musk’s quest to be the most popular user on Twitter, and why online ads have gotten so much worse (like, much worse). Hard Fork is a podcast about the future of technology that’s already here. You can search for Hard Fork wherever you get your podcasts. Visit nytimes.com/hardfork for more.

Fri, February 17, 2023

The Online Search Wars Got Scary. Fast.

Microsoft recently released a new version of its search engine Bing that is powered by artificial intelligence software from OpenAI, the maker of the popular chatbot ChatGPT. On Valentine’s Day, after a meal with his wife, Kevin Roose, a New York Times technology columnist, had a two-hour conversation with the chatbot. The chatbot, which revealed that it identified as Sydney, told Kevin that it wanted to be human, that it loved him and that he should leave his wife. “There is something going on here that I don’t think Microsoft intended to build into a search engine,” Kevin said on today’s episode. “Something is not right.” Guest: Kevin Roose , a technology columnist for The New York Times and host of the Times podcast “ Hard Fork .” Background reading:  A conversation with Bing’s chatbot left Kevin “deeply unsettled.” Read the transcript . Microsoft knew the new technology had issues like occasional accuracy problems, but users have experienced surprising and unnerving interactions . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, February 16, 2023

A Crisis Within a Crisis in Syria

When a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Syria and Turkey last week, it killed thousands and created a crisis within a crisis. International aid began pouring into Turkey, but northwestern Syria, which was also hard-hit, received only a trickle. It was a bitter blow for Syrians, whose lives had already been uprooted by years of civil war, mass displacement and death. Today, we hear from some Syrians and look at why it is so difficult for the world to help them. Guest: Raja Abdulrahim , a correspondent in Jerusalem for The New York Times who traveled to northwestern Syria after the earthquake. Background reading:  Little international aid has come to hard-hit northwestern Syria. Residents there said they felt abandoned by the world , and rescue workers said they felt “helpless.” Syrians have experienced relentless death and destruction during more than a decade of civil war, but some say the earthquake was worse than anything else they had endured . War, territorial divisions and acrimonious relations between President Bashar al-Assad and many Western nations have complicated aid efforts. Here’s what to know . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, February 15, 2023

The Online Search Wars

Microsoft recently released a new version of Bing, its search engine that has long been kind of a punchline in the tech world. The company billed this Bing — which is powered by artificial intelligence software from OpenAI, the maker of the popular chatbot ChatGPT — as a reinvention of how billions of people search the internet. How does that claim hold up? Guest: Kevin Roose , a technology columnist for The New York Times and host of the Times podcast “ Hard Fork .” Background reading:  When Microsoft released the new Bing, it was billed as a landmark event and the company’s “iPhone moment.” On the latest episode of “Hard Fork,” OpenAI’s chief executive, Sam Altman, and Microsoft’s chief technology officer, Kevin Scott, talk about an A.I.-powered Bing. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, February 14, 2023

Why the U.S. Keeps Shooting Objects Out of the Sky

Last week, after the Air Force shot down a Chinese surveillance balloon, examination of its wreckage revealed that it could not only take images, but also scoop up radio and cellphone communications.  The balloon, the U.S. military said, was part of a bigger global program by China to collect information about military operations. Since then the U.S. has shot down three other objects from the skies over North America — apparently without knowing much about them. Guest: Julian E. Barnes , a national security reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The U.S. and Canada are investigating three unidentified flying objects shot down over North America in recent days. Militaries have adjusted radars to try to spot more incursions . A timeline of the unidentified flying objects that have been brought down this month. Here is what we know about the objects and the Chinese spy balloon. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, February 13, 2023

The Warships the Navy Can’t Abandon

Amid growing threats from rivals like China, the United States military is determined to invest in new forms of defense and abandon those that no longer meet its needs. On that list: a combat ship rife with flaws. But getting rid of the ship has proved unexpectedly difficult. Guest: Eric Lipton , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  After years of crippling problems and a changing mission, the Navy pushed to retire nine of its newest ships. Then the lobbying started . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, February 12, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Women Have Been Misled About Menopause’

Menopausal hormone therapy was once the most commonly prescribed treatment in the United States. In the late 1990s, some 15 million women a year were receiving a prescription for it. But in 2002, a single study, its design imperfect, found links between hormone therapy and elevated health risks for women of all ages. Panic set in; in one year, the number of prescriptions plummeted. Hormone therapy carries risks, to be sure, as do many medications that people take to relieve serious discomfort, but dozens of studies since 2002 have provided reassurance that for healthy women under 60 whose hot flashes are troubling them, the benefits of taking hormones outweigh the risks. The treatment’s reputation, however, has never fully recovered, and the consequences have been wide-reaching. About 85 percent of women experience menopausal symptoms. Rebecca Thurston, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh who studies menopause, believes that, in general, menopausal women have been underserved — an oversight that she considers one of the great blind spots of medicine. “It suggests that we have a high cultural tolerance for women’s suffering,” Thurston said. “It’s not regarded as important.” To hear more stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Fri, February 10, 2023

How Sports Betting Hit the Mainstream in America

This weekend, one of the most watched sporting events of the year, the Super Bowl, will draw an estimated $16 billion in bets from Americans, more than double last year’s total. The booming trade is a sign of how gambling has gone from illegal to legal very quickly in many states — and hints at the enormous risks posed by the change. Guest: Kenneth P. Vogel , an investigative correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Cigars, booze, money: A lobbying blitz helped to make sports betting ubiquitous. Government oversight of gambling in the United States offers scant consumer protections and looks to the industry to police itself, The Times found. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, February 09, 2023

The Most Empty Downtown in America

For the past decade, San Francisco has worked hard to turn its downtown into a vibrant hub, providing a model that other cities in the United States looked to emulate. In the wake of the pandemic, however, many buildings and offices in the center of the city have remained empty. What went wrong? Guest: Conor Dougherty , an economics reporter for The New York Times; and Emma Goldberg , a reporter covering the future of work for The Times.  Background reading:  What lessons does San Francisco have for the future of downtowns in America? For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, February 08, 2023

Inside the Police Unit That Terrorized Memphis

This episode contains descriptions of violence.  The death of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, at the hands of officers in Memphis last month has intensified calls for fundamental reform in policing. Those calls were echoed yesterday by President Biden, who hosted Mr. Nichols’s parents at the State of the Union address. Today, we hear about a Times investigation into the special team of officers, known as the Scorpion unit, that is accused of killing Mr. Nichols. Guest: Mike Baker , the Seattle bureau chief and a national correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  For 14 months, officers from the high-profile Scorpion unit patrolled Memphis with an air of menace . City leaders had praised the Scorpion unit as a key strategy for fighting crime. Now they are trying to assess whether it was flawed from the start . The unit has been disbanded, but Memphis wasn’t the only city to turn to specialized police teams . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, February 07, 2023

The Deadly Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

On Monday, a giant 7.8-magnitude earthquake and an aftershock almost as big shook the earth in southern Turkey. The quakes sent ripples through neighboring countries, but the area along the Syrian-Turkish border was hit particularly hard. Thousands of people have been killed, and dozens of cities have been gutted. We hear from witnesses on the ground about what happened when the devastating tremors hit. Guest: Ben Hubbard , the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  The initial earthquake struck before dawn, shattering lives in a region already rocked by war, a refugee crisis and economic distress . In northwestern Syria, nearly three million people displaced by the country’s civil war were already living in precarious conditions. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, February 06, 2023

A Chinese Balloon and a Diplomatic Showdown

On Wednesday, residents in Montana saw a mysterious object — a balloon — hovering and bobbing around in the skies. The enigma brought Americans out to squint at the heavens, caused a diplomatic visit to be canceled and opened a political debate. How did a balloon end up kindling such tension between Washington and Beijing? Guest: Edward Wong , a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Chinese balloon drifted for seven days across the United States. Here’s a timeline of events . The balloon was brought down by an air-to-air missile fired at it off the coast of South Carolina. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, February 05, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘The Man Who Made Spain the Magic Capital of the World’

Going out to dinner with Juan Tamariz in Madrid is a little like accompanying a cartoon character on a journey to the real world. As Shuja Haider, the author of today’s Sunday Read, walked with him on side streets off the city center’s main drag, the Calle Gran Vía, heads turned left and right. Mr. Tamariz, 80, has been a professional magician for 52 years, and in that time, he has managed the singular feat of becoming both a household name in his home country and a living legend in magic everywhere. David Blaine has called him “the greatest and most influential card magician alive.” But in Spain, Mr. Tamariz is an icon, less like Mr. Blaine or David Copperfield and more like Kermit the Frog. In the United States, the most visible performers of magic in the late 20th century were stage illusionists who worked with big boxes and flashing lights. But Mr. Tamariz appears on stage and screen armed with little more than his two hands. He introduced Spanish viewers to the style of magic called “close-up,” done with ordinary objects, in near-enough proximity for a conversation and incorporating the participation of spectators. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, February 03, 2023

The End of the Pandemic Emergency in the U.S.

The Biden administration said this week that it would end the public health emergency for Covid, a sign that federal officials believe that the pandemic has moved into a new, less dire phase. The move carries both symbolic weight and real-world consequences for millions of Americans. Guest: Apoorva Mandavili , a science and global health reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The end of the public health emergency, planned for May, will bring about a complex set of policy changes and signals a new stage in the government’s pandemic response. Among the effects of the change , access to tests and treatment will be more complicated. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, February 02, 2023

A Revolution in How Democrats Pick a President

For the past 50 years, the race to become the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee has been shaped by the where the contest begins: Iowa. But that process could soon be overhauled. In a coming meeting of the Democratic National Committee, South Carolina — a state that is more representative of the party and, possibly, of the country — could take over the key role of going first. Guest: Adam Nagourney , a West Coast cultural affairs correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Biden’s push to abandon Iowa for younger, racially diverse states is likely to reward candidates who connect with the party’s most loyal voters . Reshuffling the early-state order could run into logistical issues in Georgia and New Hampshire . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, February 01, 2023

The State of the U.S. Economy in 4 Numbers

The typical sales price of an existing family home in the United States in December: 372,700. The number of layoffs in the tech sector since the beginning of the year: 76,000. The number by which consumer spending fell in December: 0.2 percent. The increase in the cost of the same kind of carton of eggs bought by an editor on “The Daily” a year apart: 251 percent. What do these numbers tell us about the state of the country’s economy? Guest: Ben Casselman , an economics and business reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The U.S. economy showed momentum at the end of 2022 , defying recession fears and displaying the resilience of consumers and businesses in the face of inflation and rising interest rates. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, January 31, 2023

7 States, 1 River and an Agonizing Choice

In the United States, 40 million people in seven states depend on water provided by the Colorado River. After 20 years of drought, the situation is dire and the river is at risk of becoming a “deadpool,” a condition in which there is not enough water to pass through the dams. The states were supposed to come up with a deal to cut their usage by Tuesday. Now, the federal government may have to step in and make a difficult decision. Guest: Christopher Flavelle , a climate reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The seven states that rely on the river for water are not expected to reach a deal on reductions. The federal government could impose cuts for the first time in the water supply for millions of Americans. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, January 30, 2023

The Death of Tyre Nichols

This episode contains descriptions of violence and strong language. Tyre Nichols was a 29-year-old Black man who lived in Memphis. His mother described him as living a simple and pleasant life. He worked for FedEx, loved to skateboard, was an amateur photographer and had a 4-year-old son. On the evening of Jan. 7, after a traffic stop, Mr. Nichols was violently beaten by the police, sustaining severe injuries. He died on Jan. 10. For weeks, what exactly had happened was unclear. This weekend, videos of the encounter were released. Guest: Rick Rojas , the Southern bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  The five officers charged with the murder of Tyre Nichols are also Black, complicating the anguish and efforts to change the police . Recently released video footage included critical moments in which police officers kicked, punched and pepper-sprayed Mr. Nichols while he screamed. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, January 29, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Has the Amazon Reached Its “Tipping Point”?’

In the past half-century, 17 percent of the Amazon — an area larger than Texas — has been converted to croplands or cattle pasture. Less forest means less recycled rain, less vapor to cool the air, less of a canopy to shield against sunlight. Under drier, hotter conditions, even the lushest of Amazonian trees will shed leaves to save water, inhibiting photosynthesis — a feedback loop that is only exacerbated by global warming. According to the Brazilian Earth system scientist Carlos Nobre, if deforestation reaches 20 to 25 percent of the original area, “flying rivers” — rain clouds that recycle the forest’s own moisture five or six times — will weaken enough that a rainforest simply will not be able to survive in most of the Amazon Basin. Instead it will collapse into scrubby savanna, possibly in a matter of decades. Losing the Amazon, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on Earth, would be catastrophic for the tens of thousands of species that make their home there. What scientists are most concerned about, though, is the potential for this regional, ecological tipping point to produce knock-on effects in the global climate. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, January 27, 2023

Arrests, Executions and the Iranian Protesters Who Refuse to Give Up

This episode contains descriptions of violence and injury.  In September, protests began in Iran over the death of a young woman, Mahsa Amini, at the hands of the government. The demonstrations have since intensified, as has the government’s response, with thousands arrested and a terrifying campaign of public executions underway. Today, Iranians who have taken part in the demonstrations tell us — in their own words — why they are willing to brave such severe punishments to help bring about change. Guest: Cora Engelbrecht , an international reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The protests in Iran have escalated amid anger over religious rules and a rock-bottom economy . A look at the Iranians who have been hanged, and those on death row , as the government tries to crush the monthslong uprising. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, January 26, 2023

An Aggressive New Approach to Childhood Obesity

Recent advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended a bold approach to treating the millions of children in the United States who are affected by obesity. Counseling, drug treatment and even surgery should be considered, the group says. The guidelines are a response to a deeper understanding of what obesity is — and what to do about it. Guest: Gina Kolata , a medical reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The new guidelines have underscored how complicated childhood obesity is for patients and health providers. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, January 25, 2023

How Nonprofit Hospitals Put Profits Over Patients

Nonprofit hospitals — which make up around half of hospitals in the United States — were founded to help the poor. But a Times investigation has revealed that many have deviated from those charitable roots, behaving like for-profit companies, sometimes to the detriment of the health of patients. Guest: Jessica Silver-Greenberg , an investigative business reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  With the help of a consulting firm, the Providence hospital system trained staff members to wring money out of patients , even those eligible for free care. Dozens of doctors have said that this New York nonprofit hospital pressured them to give preferential treatment to donors, trustees and their families . Bon Secours Mercy Health, a major nonprofit health system, used a poor neighborhood to tap into a lucrative federal drug program . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, January 24, 2023

What Biden Miscalculated About His Classified Documents

Over the weekend, F.B.I. agents found classified documents at President Biden’s residence in Wilmington, Del., after conducting a 13-hour search. The search — at the invitation of Mr. Biden’s lawyers — resulted in the latest in a series of discoveries that has already led to a special counsel investigation. What miscalculations have Mr. Biden and his team make throughout this ordeal? Guest: Michael D. Shear , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Inside the decision by Mr. Biden and his top advisers to keep the discovery of classified documents secret from the public and even most of the White House staff for 68 days . Investigators for the Justice Department recently seized more than a half-dozen documents , some of them classified, at the president’s residence in Delaware. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, January 23, 2023

The Debt Ceiling Showdown, Explained

In the past decade or more, votes over increasing the U.S. debt ceiling have increasingly been used as a political tool. That has led to intense showdowns in 2011, 2013 and, now, 2023.  This year, both sides of the argument are dug in and Republicans appear more willing to go over the cliff than in the past.  What does this year’s showdown look like and how, exactly, did the United States’ debt balloon to $31 trillion? Guest: Jim Tankersley , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Two decades of tax cuts, recession responses and bipartisan spending fueled more borrowing has set the stage for another federal showdown over the debt limit. Last week, America hit its debt limit. Here’s what to know .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, January 22, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Could I Survive the “Quietest Place on Earth”?’

In a room in a modest concrete building in a leafy Minneapolis neighborhood is silence exceeding the bounds of human perception. Technically an “anechoic chamber,” the room is the quietest place on the planet — according to some. What happens to people inside the windowless steel room is the subject of wild and terrible speculation. Public fascination with it exploded 10 years ago, with an article on The Daily Mail’s website. The article left readers to extrapolate their own conclusions about the room from the short, haunting observations of its proprietor, Steven J. Orfield, of Orfield Laboratories. “You’ll hear your heart beating,” Orfield was quoted as saying. And, “In the anechoic chamber, you become the sound.” Much of the lore about the chamber’s propensity for mind-annihilation centers on the concept of blood sounds. Hearing the movement of blood through the body is supposedly something like an absolute taboo, akin to witnessing the fabrication of Chicken McNuggets — an ordeal after which placid existence is irreparably shattered. Despite this, Caity Weaver, a writer for The New York Times Magazine, wanted to give the chamber a go. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, January 20, 2023

Crossing the Darién Gap

With mountains, intense mud, fast-running rivers and thick rainforest, the Darién Gap, a stretch of land between South and Central America, is among the most forbidding terrains in the world. Over the past few years, however, the number of attempted crossings has skyrocketed. From 2010 to 2020, an average of 11,000 migrants made the journey each year. In 2022, almost 250,000 made the trip. What is pushing them to risk crossing the Darién Gap, and what happens along the way? Guest: Julie Turkewitz , the Andes bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  The pandemic, climate change and growing conflict are forcing a seismic shift in global migration . Two crises are converging at the Darién Gap : an economic and humanitarian disaster underway in South America, and the bitter fight over immigration policy in Washington. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, January 19, 2023

Why the U.S. Is Sending More Powerful Weapons to Ukraine

Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the United States and allies have held back from sending Kyiv their most potent arms. Over the past few weeks, that has started to change. Guest: Eric Schmitt , a national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Ukraine has a narrow window of time to retake more territory ahead of an expected Russian spring offensive. The Biden administration is considering the argument that Kyiv needs the power to strike Crimea , the Ukrainian peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, January 18, 2023

The ‘Enemies List’ at Madison Square Garden

In December, Nicolette Landi had tickets to see a Mariah Carey show at Madison Square Garden. But she was turned away at the door — she had been flagged by a facial recognition system and was, it turned out, on the arena’s watch list. Ms. Landi was not a traditional security threat; she is a personal injury lawyer. The problem? Her firm was in a fight with the company that operates Madison Square Garden, and she had been caught in the middle. Guest: Kashmir Hill , a technology reporter for The New York Times.  Background reading:  Madison Square Garden Entertainment, the owner of the arena, has put lawyers who represent people suing it on an “exclusion list” to keep them out of concerts and sporting events. Some have undermined the company’s ban by using a law passed in 1941 to protect theater critics. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, January 17, 2023

China’s Abrupt Reversal of ‘Zero Covid’

For nearly three years, China had one of the lowest coronavirus death rates in the world, thanks to its strict yet effective “zero Covid” approach. But last month, the government suddenly abandoned the policy. Since then, there have been millions of coronavirus cases across the country. Guest: Alexandra Stevenson , the Shanghai bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  After micromanaging the coronavirus strategy for nearly three years, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has suddenly left people to improvise . China said that it recorded nearly 60,000 fatalities linked to the coronavirus in the month since the country lifted the “zero Covid” policy. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, January 15, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘Risking Everything to Offer Abortion Access Across State Lines’

In states where abortion is severely limited or illegal, clinicians face imminent prosecution if they continue to provide abortions. What is much less clear is what happens if providers in blue states offer telemedicine abortions to women in states where that’s against the law. These clinicians, too, could be arrested or sued or lose their medical licenses. To protect themselves, they may have to give up traveling to certain parts of the country — and it’s still no guarantee. In the face of so much uncertainty and an invigorated anti-abortion movement, large organizations and most clinicians are loath to gamble. But some providers think that the end of Roe v. Wade calls for doctors to take bold action. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, January 13, 2023

The Presidents and the Classified Documents

The Justice Department is scrutinizing how both former President Donald J. Trump and President Biden came to have classified records after they left office. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland appointed a special counsel after the discovery of two batches of classified documents from Mr. Biden’s time as vice president. How are the two cases similar, how are they different and what might that mean for both? Guest: Glenn Thrush , a Washington correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Special counsels are looking into both Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump. Here’s how the situations differ. Robert K. Hur has been appointed to oversee the investigation into Mr. Biden’s handling of classified documents. Who is he? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, January 12, 2023

The California Floods

For weeks, a string of major storms have hit California, causing extreme flooding. While it might seem as if rain should have a silver lining for a state stuck in a historic drought, the reality is far more complicated. Today, how California’s water management in the past has made today’s flooding worse and why it represents a missed opportunity for the future of the state’s water crisis. Guest: Christopher Flavelle , a climate reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  In the wake of recent storms, California is facing questions about whether its approach to handling crippling storms is suited to 21st-century climate threats . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, January 11, 2023

A Jan. 6 Moment for Brazil

After Jair Bolsonaro lost October’s Brazilian presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, many believed that the threat of violence from the defeated leader’s supporters would recede. They were wrong.  Mr. Bolsonaro had spent years sewing doubt and undermining Brazil’s election system, and last week, thousands of rioters stormed Brazil’s Congress, Supreme Court and presidential offices.  What happened — and how did Brazil get here? Guest: Jack Nicas , the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  What drove a mass attack on Brazil’s capital? Mass delusion . The riots in Brazil had echoes of Jan. 6 in the United States. The comparison is inevitable and useful but here are some major differences .  For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, January 10, 2023

The Southwest Airlines Meltdown

Air travel was a mess over the holidays — in the last 10 days of December, 30,000 flights were canceled.  While every airline was affected, one stood out: Southwest, which over the past few decades has transformed how Americans fly, melted down. In the last 10 days of the year, it canceled as many flights as it had done in the previous 10 months.  So what went wrong? Guest: Niraj Chokshi , a business reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Southwest’s crisis shows what can go wrong when a company relied on by millions of people moves too slowly to invest in unglamorous parts of its operation. The airline’s customers incurred thousands in expenses as they scrambled to get home.  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, January 09, 2023

Speaker McCarthy. But at What Cost?

Representative Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become speaker of the House turned into a rolling disaster last week, played out over five long days and 15 rounds of voting.  Today, the inside story of how it went so wrong — and what he was forced to give up in order to finally win. Guest: Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. McCarthy’s slog to the speakership ended with a remarkably public show of intraparty strife during a history-making overnight session. The speaker’s concessions have given the rebels on the right flank of his party more tools to sow disarray . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, January 08, 2023

The Sunday Read: ‘She Fell Nearly 2 Miles, and Walked Away’

On Christmas Eve in 1971, Juliane Diller, then 17, and her mother boarded a flight in Lima, Peru. She was headed for Panguana, a biological research station in the belly of the Amazon, where for three years she had lived, on and off, with her mother, Maria, and her father, Hans-Wilhelm Koepcke, both zoologists. About 25 minutes after takeoff, the plane flew into a thunderstorm, was struck by lightning and broke apart. Strapped to her seat, Juliane fell some 10,000 feet, nearly two miles. Her row of seats is thought to have landed in dense foliage, cushioning the impact. Juliane was the sole survivor of the crash. LANSA Flight 508 was the deadliest lightning-strike disaster in aviation history. In the 50 years since the crash, Juliane moved to Germany, earned a Ph.D. in biology, became an eminent zoologist, got married — and, after her father’s death, took over as director of Panguana and the primary organizer of expeditions to the refuge. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, January 06, 2023

Consider the Burying Beetle. (Or Else.)

The current level of biodiversity loss is extraordinary in human history: The global rate of species extinction is at least tens to hundreds of times higher than the average over the past 10 million years.  At the end of 2022, countries around the world came together in Montreal for an agreement akin to the Paris climate accord to tackle the biodiversity crisis. Here’s more on the effort and how it seeks to confront the problem. Guest: Catrin Einhorn , who reports on biodiversity and climate for The New York Times. Background reading:  Last year, roughly 190 nations, aiming to halt a dangerous decline in biodiversity, agreed to preserve 30 percent of the planet’s land and seas .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, January 05, 2023

The Life and Lies of George Santos

George Santos, the Republican representative-elect from New York, ran for office and won his seat in part on an inspiring personal story. But when Times reporters started looking into his background, they made some astonishing revelations: Almost all of Mr. Santos’s story was fake. Guest: Michael Gold , a reporter covering New York for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Santos said that he was the “embodiment of the American dream.” But his résumé was largely fiction . On the first day of the 118th Congress, the Santos saga arrived on Capitol Hill . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, January 04, 2023

Inside Russia’s Military Catastrophe

This episode contains strong language and descriptions of violence. When Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began, many believed the country’s army would quickly crush the Ukrainian forces. Instead, Russian military failures have defined the war. Today, we hear from Russian soldiers, and explore why a military superpower keeps making the same mistakes and why, despite it all, its soldiers keep going back to fight. Guest: Michael Schwirtz , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Secret battle plans, intercepted communications and interviews with Russian soldiers explain how a “walk in the park” became a catastrophe for Russia . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, January 03, 2023

A Crisis of Kevin McCarthy’s Own Making

This episode contains strong language.  Republicans are set to take control of the House of Representatives for the first time in four years. The transition is shaping up to be chaotic.  Today, the 118th Congress will gather for the first time in the Capitol, yet there is still a question mark over who is going to be the Republican speaker of the House.  Why is there still a fight over leadership? Guest: Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Representative Kevin McCarthy is struggling to break through a wall of entrenched opposition to his speakership from hard-right lawmakers even after agreeing to weaken his leadership power. Mr. McCarthy has so far faced no viable challenger. But if he is unable to secure the votes, an alternative could quickly emerge. Here are the Republicans to watch .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Fri, December 30, 2022

One Man Flees Putin’s Draft: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since they first ran. Kirill, 24, worked at a nonprofit for homeless people in the Moscow region. He does not support the policies of President Vladimir V. Putin and is vehemently against the invasion of Ukraine. After suffering setbacks in the war, Mr. Putin announced a military draft in September. Kirill was among those called up. In September, Sabrina Tavernise spoke to Kirill who was hiding to avoid being served his papers. Since then, Kirill decided to flee Russia to avoid the draft. Today, Sabrina Tavernise checks in with Kirill about what’s happened since he left his country. Background reading Russia’s defense minister, Sergei K. Shoigu, said in October that the target of drafting 300,000 reservists was finished and no more drafts were planned. Across Moscow in October, there were noticeably fewer men at restaurants, stores and social gatherings. Many were called up to fight in Ukraine . Others fled to avoid being drafted. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, December 29, 2022

A Post-Roe America: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since. In May, the United States was stunned by the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion that previewed the end of Roe v. Wade. After, we spoke to people on both sides of the abortion issue. Today, we revisit conversations with two women, an anti-abortion activist and an abortion provider, and discuss how their lives have changed since the end of the constitutional right to abortion. Guests:  Anja Baker , an anti-abortion activist in Mississippi who works for Her PLAN, a project of the Susan B. Anthony List Education Fund. Dr. Jessica Rubino , a family medicine physician who was previously an abortion provider at Austin Women’s Health Center. Background reading: The Times has been tracking the status of abortion laws in each state. Here are the latest updates . What does it cost to get an abortion now ? With the procedure banned in many states, patients face added expenses for travel, lodging and child care. More of them are turning to charities for help. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, December 28, 2022

A View of the Beginning of Time: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since they first ran. In July, NASA released new images captured from a point in space one million miles from Earth. Ancient galaxies carpeting the sky like jewels on black velvet. Fledgling stars shining out from deep within cumulus clouds of interstellar dust. Today, we return to our episode about the moment when the James Webb Space Telescope, the largest space observatory ever built, sent its first images back to Earth — and explore what the telescope has discovered since then in its long journey across the universe.  Guest: Kenneth Chang , a science reporter for The New York Times. Background reading Here are more scenes of the universe captured by the Webb telescope. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, December 27, 2022

How Two Friends Beat Amazon and Built a Union: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since they first ran. This year, we explored the story of Christian Smalls and Derrick Palmer, two Amazon workers at a warehouse in New York City, who had embarked on an improbable attempt to create the company’s first union and succeeded. Today, we return to their story and learn about the current state of their organizing effort. Guest: Jodi Kantor , an investigative reporter for The New York Times; and Christian Smalls and Derrick Palmer , warehouse workers who led the first successful unionization attempt at Amazon. Background reading Christian Smalls and Derrick Palmer won the first successful unionization effort at any Amazon warehouse in the United States, one of the most significant labor victories in a generation . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, December 26, 2022

On the Road With Ukraine’s Refugees: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since they first ran. This episode contains strong language. This year, in response to Russia’s increasingly brutal campaign against Ukrainian towns and cities, millions of people — most of them women and children — fled Ukraine. It was the fastest displacement of people in Europe since World War II. Today, we return to the beginning of the invasion and reporting from our host Sabrina Tavernise, who traveled alongside some of those fleeing the conflict. Background reading With most men legally prohibited from leaving Ukraine, the international border gates serve as a painful filter , splitting families as women and children move on. Spared direct attacks so far, Lviv, a city in Ukraine’s west, has become a transit point for thousands of refugees and for men and supplies headed to the front lines. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Fri, December 23, 2022

A Restaurant Critic on the Year that Changed Him Forever

During his time as a restaurant critic for The Times, Pete Wells has become both feared and revered in the world of dining — crowning those at the top and dethroning those whose time has passed. But when the pandemic arrived, handing out stars to fancy restaurants made no sense anymore. A fundamental change was needed. Guest: Pete Wells , a restaurant critic for The New York Times.  Background reading:  For the return of The Times’s star ratings this year, Pete Wells visited La Piraña Lechonera , a weekend party in a Bronx trailer where one man serves up the rich flavors of Puerto Rico. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, December 22, 2022

A Crisis in Peru Signals Trouble for South America

A few weeks ago, when President Pedro Castillo of Peru attempted an illegal power grab and ended up in jail, the response was unexpected: Thousands of protesters took to the streets to support him, and some died. Why does such a divisive leader have such fierce backing? And what does the upheaval in Peru tell us about the way the political winds are blowing in South America? Guest: Julie Turkewitz , the Andes bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  What is going on in Peru and why are people protesting? Here’s what to know . Days after Mr. Castillo’s removal from office and arrest, thousands of his supporters have joined protests demanding his reinstatement. To them, he is the voice of the marginalized . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, December 21, 2022

The Lives They Lived

This episode contains descriptions of violence.  At the end of every year, The New York Times Magazine devotes an issue to remembering those who have died in the past year. This year’s focus is gun violence, which is now the leading cause of death for American children, and the short lives that ended far too soon because of it. Today, we remember three of them: Lavonte’e Williams, Elijah Gomez and Shiway Barry. On today’s episode: The voices of Cheese, Shiway Berry’s best friend; Crystal Cathcart, Elijah Gomez’s aunt, and his mother, Jennifer Cathcart; and Lavonte’e Williams’s mother, Miracle Jones, and Michael Jones and Tanika Jones, his grandparents. Background reading:  A boy just baptized. A girl who just had her Sweet 16. These are the stories of 12 children killed by guns this year . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, December 20, 2022

A Congressional Call to Prosecute Trump

Every step of the way, the congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol has been groundbreaking. As it wraps up its work, the panel referred former President Donald J. Trump to the Justice Department and accused him of four crimes, including inciting insurrection. The referrals do not carry legal weight or compel any action by the Justice Department, but they were a major escalation. Here’s what happened during the committee’s final public meeting. Guest: Luke Broadwater , a Congressional reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here are six takeaways from the final Jan. 6 hearing, and key findings from the panel’s report , annotated. Mr. Trump’s current woes extend beyond the report, but the case the committee laid out against him further complicates his future . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, December 19, 2022

How This World Cup Changed Soccer

For weeks, much of the globe has been riveted by the highs and lows of the World Cup in Qatar. On Sunday, the soccer tournament culminated in a win for Argentina and its star, Lionel Messi, against France. Here’s how the thrill of the game eclipsed the tournament’s tainted beginnings, and what that might reveal about the future. Guest: Rory Smith , the chief soccer correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  After a tournament shadowed by controversy, Qatar had the turn in the global spotlight it sought . This World Cup has blurred the line between the artificial and the authentic, but the people, as usual, defined the tournament . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, December 18, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘He Had a Dark Secret. It Changed His Best Friend’s Life.’

“On his first night at the Brooklyn homeless shelter, Tin Chin met his best friend.” So begins an unforgettable story of deceit and friendship, and the loneliness of starting life anew in a foreign country. The journalist Sam Dolnick traces how two men came to find themselves in the homeless shelter, and how their shared backgrounds meant they became fast friends. But the story, as all good stories often do, quickly takes an unexpected turn. This story was written and narrated by Sam Dolnick. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, December 16, 2022

Did Artificial Intelligence Just Get Too Smart?

This episode contains strong language. In the past few weeks, a major breakthrough in the world of artificial intelligence — ChatGPT — has put extraordinary powers in the hands of anyone with access to the internet. Released by OpenAI, a San Francisco-based company, ChatGPT can write essays, come up with scripts for TV shows, answer math questions and even write code. Guest: Kevin Roose , a technology columnist for The New York Times and host of the Times podcast “ Hard Fork .” Background reading:  ChatGPT has inspired awe, fear, stunts and attempts to circumvent its guardrails . The chatbot is suddenly everywhere. Who should decide how it’s built? What could go wrong? And what could go right? The hosts of the “Hard Fork” discuss . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, December 15, 2022

Scenes from a Russian Draft Office

This fall, as Russia’s losses mounted in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin announced a draft. Almost immediately, hundreds of thousands of men fled the country, though many more stayed. Valerie Hopkins, an international correspondent for The Times, spoke to Russians at a draft office in Moscow to gauge how they felt about going to war and who they blame for the fighting. Guest: Valerie Hopkins , an international correspondent covering the war in Ukraine for The New York Times. Background reading:  Across Moscow, there are noticeably fewer men at restaurants, stores and social gatherings. Many have been called up to fight in Ukraine . Others have fled to avoid being drafted. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, December 14, 2022

The Unexpected Ways the Left is Winning in the Abortion Fight

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade this year, it appeared to be an unvarnished victory for the anti-abortion movement. But as the year draws to a close, the realities of a post-Roe America are turning out differently than anyone predicted. Guest: Kate Zernike , a national correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  After the midterms, abortion rights advocates hope to harness public support for the long term , while anti-abortion campaigners look to advance new laws. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, December 13, 2022

The Far-Right Plot to Seize the German Government

Three thousand security officers fanned out across Germany this past week, raiding 150 homes, arresting 25 people and putting more than 50 others under investigation for plotting to overthrow the national government in Berlin. The target of the counterterrorism operation, one of the biggest that postwar Germany has seen, was a movement known as the Reichsbürger, or citizens of the Reich. What does the Reichsbürger plot reveal about the depth of right-wing extremism in the country? Guest: Katrin Bennhold , the Berlin bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Among those arrested was a German aristocrat called Prince Heinrich XIII of Reuss. Nostalgic for an imperial past, the prince embraced far-right conspiracy theories . The Reichsbürger movement picked up momentum from conspiracy theories that grew during the pandemic and gained strength from QAnon. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, December 12, 2022

How Layoff News Is Hiding a Hot Job Market

 Companies like Meta and Twitter have said that they will be cutting jobs. Google and Amazon have announced that they are putting a freeze on any new hiring. Are tech layoffs a sign of things to come across other sectors? Is this the opening bell for the bad news on the economy that many have been bracing for? Guest: Jeanna Smialek , a correspondent covering the Federal Reserve and economy for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Biden is celebrating a jobs engine that is running hot; Federal Reserve officials want to see more signs of slowing growth amid their campaign to tame inflation . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, December 11, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘Ukraine’s 15,000-Mile Lifeline’

Shortly after the war in Ukraine began, terrified civilians from across the country made their way to their cities’ main train stations. The stations became scenes of great panic, with people jostling to be admitted onto the crowded trains. Compartments were filled 10 times their intended capacity, and people were packed shoulder to shoulder, unable to sit down. Images from these moments captured the beginning of the largest refugee crisis in Europe since World War II. In this extensively reported article, Sarah A. Topol explores the history and cultural significance of Ukraine’s railways, and their crucial importance within the war effort. This story was written by Sarah A. Topol and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, December 09, 2022

A Court Case That Could Transform Elections

On one level, the case brought before the Supreme Court is about gerrymandering. But on a broader level, it’s about a theory that would completely reorient the relationship between the federal and state governments and upset the ordinary checks and balances. Guest: Adam Liptak , a correspondent covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Supreme Court justices are considering whether to adopt the “independent state legislature” theory, which could give state lawmakers nearly unchecked power over federal elections. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, December 08, 2022

Why Haiti Wants an Armed Intervention

This episode contains descriptions of distressing scenes.  Haiti is unraveling. Gangs control much of the capital, thousands have been displaced and hundreds more are dead. In recent weeks, the government has taken the extraordinary step of asking for an armed intervention from abroad. What is it like on the ground, and what does the request mean for Haitians? Guest: Natalie Kitroeff , the bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean for The New York Times.  Background reading:  With unchecked gang violence rocking its capital and a cholera outbreak spreading, Haiti’s government has called for an international armed intervention to stabilize the country . Fearing a mass exodus, some Biden administration officials have pressed for a multinational force , but they don’t want to send U.S. troops and haven’t been able to persuade other countries to take the lead. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, December 07, 2022

When Book Bans Came to Small Town New Jersey

This episode contains strong language.  In the contentious debate over who controls what happens in America’s schools, a new battleground has emerged: library books. This is the story of what happened when parents in one town in New Jersey tried to remove a handful of books that they said were explicit and sexually inappropriate — and the battle that ensued. Guest: Alexandra Alter , a reporter covering publishing and the literary world for The New York Times.  Background reading:  As highly visible and politicized book bans have exploded across the United States, librarians — accustomed to being seen as dedicated public servants in their communities — have found themselves on the front lines of an acrimonious culture war , with their careers and their personal reputations at risk. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, December 06, 2022

The Last Senate Seat

Georgia voters are heading to the polls for the final battle of the 2022 midterms — the runoff election between Senator Raphael Warnock, a Democrat, and his Republican opponent, Herschel Walker. Both parties have their own challenges: Republicans have a candidate quality issue in Mr. Walker, and Democrats are concerned about the turnout of their voter coalition. One side, though, already seems resigned to losing. Guest: Maya King , a politics reporter covering the South for The New York Times. Background reading:  On the eve of Georgia’s Senate runoff , Mr. Warnock warned his supporters about being overconfident, and Mr. Walker urged Republicans to flood the polls. The runoff will answer a big question — what’s more powerful: a candidate’s skills and experience, or the tug of political partisanship? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, December 05, 2022

Life in Ukraine as Russia Weaponizes Winter

For months, the war in Ukraine was about territory as both sides fought to control areas in the country’s south and east. In recent weeks, the war has taken a new turn. Mounting attacks on civilian infrastructure have left people across Ukraine without power, heat and sometimes water as the snow begins to fall. Guest: Marc Santora , the International News Editor for The New York Times. Background reading:  Even as Ukrainian workers race to restore basic services like electricity, heat and water, new Russian airstrikes send them back to the starting line . Survival kits in elevators, alternative menus in cafes, flashlights and generators everywhere: This is life under Russian bombardment . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, December 04, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘How Noah Baumbach Made “White Noise” a Disaster Movie for Our Moment’

Jon Mooallem met with the director Noah Baumbach to discuss his latest film, an adaptation of Don DeLillo’s 1985 novel “White Noise.” The pair explore the recent chain of personal and public events in Baumbach’s life, including the toll of the coronavirus pandemic and the death of his father, and how this “routine trauma” has affected his work, and why it prompted him to create a discombobulated, “elevated reality” for his film in the vein of David Lynch, the Coen brothers and Spike Lee. This story was written and narrated by Jon Mooallem . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.

Fri, December 02, 2022

Who Pays the Bill for Climate Change?

Last month at COP27, the U.N. climate change conference, a yearslong campaign ended in an agreement. The rich nations of the world — the ones primarily responsible for the emissions that have caused climate change — agreed to pay into a fund to help poorer nations that bear the brunt of its effects.  In the background, however, an even more meaningful plan was taking shape, led by the tiny island nation of Barbados.  Guest: David Gelles , a climate correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  As global warming delivers cascading weather disasters, leaders at U.N. climate talks said it’s time to radically overhaul the World Bank and International Monetary Fund . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, December 01, 2022

A Landmark Jan. 6 Verdict

In a landmark verdict, a jury convicted Stewart Rhodes, leader of the Oath Keepers, a right-wing militia, of sedition for his role in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol. The charge he faced, seditious conspiracy, is one that can be traced to the American Civil War.  How did federal prosecutors make their case, and what does the verdict tell us about just how organized the attack really was? Guest: Alan Feuer , a reporter covering courts and criminal justice for The New York Times. Background reading:  A jury in federal court in Washington convicted Mr. Rhodes and one of his subordinates for a plot to keep Donald Trump in power . The outcome of the trial was a signal victory for the Justice Department and could hold lessons for future Jan. 6 cases.  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, November 30, 2022

What It’s Like Inside One of China’s Protests

Over the weekend, protests against China’s strict coronavirus restrictions ricocheted across the country in a rare case of nationwide civil unrest. It was the most extensive series of protests since the pro-democracy movement in Tiananmen Square in 1989. This is what these demonstrations look and feel like, and what they mean for President Xi Jinping and his quest for “zero Covid.” Guest: Vivian Wang , a China correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Demonstrations against coronavirus restrictions in China have evolved into broader demands. What are protesters calling for? In a country where protests are swiftly quashed, many who gathered to voice their discontent — under the watchful eye of the police — were uncertain about how far to go . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, November 29, 2022

A Secret Campaign to Influence the Supreme Court

For the past few months, Jodi Kantor and Jo Becker, investigative reporters for The New York Times, have looked into a secretive, yearslong effort by an anti-abortion activist to influence the justices of the Supreme Court. This is the story of the Rev. Rob Schenck, the man who led that effort. Guest: Jodi Kantor , an investigative reporter for The New York Times.  Background reading:  Years before the leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, a landmark contraception ruling was disclosed , according to Mr. Schenck. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, November 28, 2022

Qatar’s Big Bet on the World Cup

The World Cup, the biggest single sporting event on the planet, began earlier this month. By the time the tournament finishes, half the global population is expected to have watched.  The 2022 World Cup has also been the focus of over a decade of controversy because of its unlikely host: the tiny, energy-rich country of Qatar.  How did such a small nation come to host the tournament, and at what cost? Guest: Tariq Panja , a sports business reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The decision to take the World Cup to Qatar has upturned a small nation, battered the reputation of global soccer’s governing body and altered the fabric of the sport . Many in Qatar say the barrage of criticism about its human rights record and the exploitation of migrant workers is laced with discrimination and hypocrisy . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, November 23, 2022

Talking Turkey: A Holiday Special Edition

Being tasked with the turkey on Thanksgiving can be a high-pressure, high-stakes job. Two Times writers share what they’ve learned. Kim Severson takes listeners on a journey through some of the turkey-cooking gimmicks that have been recommended to Americans over the decades, and J. Kenji López-Alt talks about his foolproof method for roasting a bird. Guest: Kim Severson, a food correspondent for The New York Times; and J. Kenji López-Alt , a food columnist for The Times.  Background reading:  From brining to bagging to clothing the bird in cotton, every year brings a fresh cooking trick that promises perfection. Here are the oddest and most memorable . The secret to great Thanksgiving turkey is already in your fridge , according to J. Kenji López-Alt.  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, November 22, 2022

The ‘Tripledemic’ Explained

This winter, three major respiratory viruses — respiratory syncytial virus or R.S.V., the flu and the coronavirus — are poised to collide in the United States in what some health officials are calling a “tripledemic.” What does this collision have to do with our response to the coronavirus pandemic, and why are children so far the worst affected? Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli , a science and global health reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Most cases of Covid, flu and R.S.V. are likely to be mild, but together they may sicken millions of Americans and swamp hospitals, public health experts warned . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, November 21, 2022

Trump Faces a New Special Counsel

Donald J. Trump is running for president again. Donald J. Trump is back on Twitter again. And now a special prosecutor has been appointed to investigate Donald J. Trump again. In the saga of the Trump investigations, there seem to be recurring rhythms and patterns. Here’s what to know about the latest developments. Guest: Michael S. Schmidt , a Washington correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The two major criminal investigations involving Mr. Trump examine his role in the lead up to Jan. 6 and his decision to retain sensitive government documents at his home in Florida. What is it that makes a special counsel “special”? For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, November 20, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘What Does Sustainable Living Look Like? Maybe Like Uruguay’

Across the world, developed nations have locked themselves into unsustainable, energy-intensive lifestyles. As environmental collapse threatens, the journalist Noah Gallagher Shannon explores the lessons in sustainability that can be learned from looking “at smaller, perhaps even less prosperous nations” such as Uruguay. “The task of shrinking our societal footprint is the most urgent problem of our era — and perhaps the most intractable,” writes Shannon, who explains that the problem of reducing our footprints further “isn’t that we don’t have models of sustainable living; it’s that few exist without poverty.” Tracing Uruguay’s sustainability, Shannon shows how a relatively small population size and concentration (about half of the country’s 3.5 million people live in Montevideo, the capital) had long provided the country with a collective sense of purpose. He also shows how in such a tight-knit country, the inequalities reach a rapid boil, quoting a slogan of a Marxist-Leninist group called the Tupamaros: “Everybody dances or nobody dances.” Looking for answers to both a structural and existential problem, Shannon questions what it would take to achieve energy independence. This story was written by Noah Gallagher Shannon and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Sat, November 19, 2022

'The Run-Up': The Post-Mortem

The midterm elections have left both parties in a moment of reflection. For Republicans, it’s time to make a choice about Trumpism, but one that may no longer be theirs to make. For Democrats, it’s about how much of their future is inherently tied to the G.O.P. 

Fri, November 18, 2022

The Man Who Was Supposed to Save Crypto

Earlier this year, much of the crypto industry imploded, taking with it billions of dollars. From that crash, one company and its charismatic founder emerged as the industry’s savior. Last week, that company collapsed. Who is Sam Bankman-Fried, how did he become the face of crypto, and why did so many believe in him? Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany , a reporter covering cryptocurrencies and fintech for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here’s what to know about the collapse of FTX . In an interview with The Times, Mr. Bankman-Fried said he had expanded too fast and failed to see warning signs . But he shared few details about his handling of FTX customers’ funds. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, November 17, 2022

The Far Right Rises in Israel

This week, Israel swore in a new Parliament, paving the way back to power for former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, even as he is on trial for corruption. Now, the country is on the cusp of its most right-wing government in history. Who and what forces are behind these events in Israeli politics? Guest: Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  To win election, Mr. Netanyahu and his far-right allies harnessed perceived threats to Israel’s Jewish identity after ethnic unrest and the subsequent inclusion of Arab lawmakers in the government. The rise of the Israeli far right has stoked fear among some Palestinians of a surge of violence. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, November 16, 2022

A Republican House

Divided government appears poised to return to Washington. In the midterm elections, the Republicans seem likely to manage to eke out a majority in the House, but they will have a historically small margin of control. The Republican majority will be very conservative, made up of longtime members — some of whom have drifted more to the right — and a small but influential group of hard-right Republicans who are quite allied with former President Donald J. Trump and helped lead the effort to try to overturn the 2020 election. What can we expect from this new Republican-controlled House? Guest: Julie Davis , congressional editor for The New York Times. Background reading:  After the midterm elections, the Republican ranks in the House have grown more extreme and slightly more diverse . Republican rebels are trying to make their leaders sweat after a worse-than-expected outcome in the elections. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, November 15, 2022

Another Trump Campaign

Days after voters rejected his vision for the country in the midterms, former President Donald J. Trump is expected to announce a third run for president. Despite the poor results for candidates he backed, why are Republican leaders powerless to stop him? Guest: Maggie Haberman , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Republicans may still win the House. But an underwhelming showing has the party wrestling with what went wrong: Was it bad candidates, a bad message or Mr. Trump? Mr. Trump has faced unusual public attacks from across the Republican Party . Republicans pushing to move past the former president face one big obstacle: His voters . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, November 14, 2022

The Nation’s ‘Report Card’ on Remote Learning

On the first nationwide rest of American students since the pandemic, scores plummeted to levels not seen in 20 years. The results show how challenging it was to keep students on track during the pandemic. What do the scores tell us about remote learning, who lost the most ground academically, and what can schools do to help students recover? Guest: Sarah Mervosh , a national reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  In the U.S., students in most states and across almost all demographic groups have experienced troubling setbacks in both math and reading, according to an authoritative national exam released last month. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, November 13, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘Young and Homeless in Rural America’

Sandra Plantz, an administrator at Gallia County Local Schools for more than 20 years, oversees areas as diverse as Title I reading remediation and federal grants for all seven of the district’s schools. In recent years, though, she has leaned in hard on a role that is overlooked in many districts: homeless liaison. Ms. Plantz’s district, in rural Ohio, serves an area that doesn’t offer much in the way of a safety net beyond the local churches. The county has no family homeless shelters, and those with no place to go sometimes end up sleeping in the parking lot of the Walmart or at the hospital emergency room. Homeless students have the worst educational outcomes of any group, the lowest attendance, the lowest scores on standardized tests, the lowest graduation rates. They all face the same cruel paradox: Students who do not have a stable place to live are unable to attend school regularly, and failing to graduate from high school is the single greatest risk factor for future homelessness. This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.

Thu, November 10, 2022

How Democrats Defied the Odds

This week’s elections have been startlingly close. Control of both chambers of Congress remain up in the air. Historically, the president’s party is blown away in midterms. And the Democrats were further hampered this time round by President Biden’s unpopularity. Considering the headwinds, how did they do so well? Guest: Nate Cohn , chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Biden appears to have had the best midterms of any president in 20 years . Election denial didn’t play as well as Republicans hoped . And former President Donald Trump has faced unusual public attacks from across his party following a string of losses. As the results continue to come in, here are the latest updates . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, November 09, 2022

The Republican Wave That Wasn’t

In the early hours of Wednesday, control of both the House and Senate remained uncertain. Going into the midterms, some analysts expected a repudiation of the Democrats and a surge of Republican victories. But this “red wave” did not materialize.  Today, we try to make sense of the surprising results.  Guest: Astead W. Herndon , a national political reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  As the results continue to come in, follow the latest updates here .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, November 08, 2022

How Democracy Itself Ended Up on the Ballot in Wisconsin

Over the last decade, Wisconsin has become an extreme experiment in single-party rule. Republican officials have redrawn the state’s election districts and rewritten laws to ensure their domination of the state’s legislature. In Tuesday’s elections, those officials are asking voters for the final lever of power: control over the entire system of voting.  Guest: Reid J. Epstein , a reporter covering elections and campaigns for The New York Times. Background reading:  In Wisconsin, a 50-50 battleground state, Republicans are close to capturing supermajorities in the State Legislature that would render the Democratic governor irrelevant even if he wins re-election. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, November 07, 2022

John Fetterman and the Fight for White Working-Class Voters

For the Democrats to hold on to power in Washington, they have to do what President Biden did in Pennsylvania two years ago: Break the Republican Party’s grip on the white working-class vote, once the core of the Democratic base.  In tomorrow’s midterm election, no race better encapsulates that challenge than the Pennsylvania Senate candidacy of John Fetterman. Is the plan working or is this crucial group of voters now a lost cause for the Democrats? Guest: Shane Goldmacher , a national political reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Among white working-class voters in places like northeast Pennsylvania, the Democratic Party has both the furthest to fall and the most to gain . In the final days of the Pennsylvania Senate race, Mr. Fetterman has acknowledged that his recovery from a stroke remains a work in progress , leaning into the issue with a mix of humor, sarcasm and notes of empathy.  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, November 06, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘Taken Under Fascism, Spain’s “Stolen Babies” Are Learning the Truth’

The phenomenon of babies stolen from hospitals in Spain, once shrouded in secrecy, is now being spoken about. The thefts happened during the end of the regime of Francisco Franco, the right-wing dictator who ruled the country until 1975, and even today the disappearances remain a subject of mystery and debate among scholars. According to the birth mothers, nuns who worked in maternity wards took the infants shortly after they were delivered and told the women, who were often unwed or poor, that their children were stillborn. But the babies were not dead: They had been sold, discreetly, to well-off Catholic parents, many of whom could not have families of their own. Under piles of forged papers, the adoptive families buried the secret of the crime they committed. The children who were taken were known in Spain simply as the “stolen babies.” No one knows exactly how many were kidnapped, but estimates suggest tens of thousands. Nicholas Casey relates Ana Belén Pintado’s discovery, after the deaths of her parents, that she was a “stolen baby,” and considers the web of culpability and the tricky question of blame, as Spain reckons with its past. This story was written by Nicholas Casey and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Sat, November 05, 2022

‘The Run-Up': The Grass Roots, Part 2

This moment in politics will be defined by shifts at the grass-roots level. It wasn’t long ago that Democrats used to brag about the coalition they had built — full of young people, minority voters and college-educated women. Today, we talk to members of the Democratic base, many of whom no longer see a clear path forward for the party. “The Run-Up” is a new politics podcast from The New York Times. Leading up to the 2022 midterms, we’ll be sharing the latest episode here every Saturday. You can search for “The Run-Up” wherever you get your podcasts. Visit nytimes.com/therunup for more.

Fri, November 04, 2022

Can Abortion Save the Democrats in the Midterms?

With an unpopular president and soaring inflation, Democrats knew they had an uphill battle in the midterms. But the fall of Roe v. Wade seemed to offer the party a way of energizing voters and holding ground. And one place where that hope could live or die is Michigan. Guest: Lisa Lerer , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Some top Democrats say that their party has focused too much attention on abortion rights and not enough on worries about crime or the cost of living. The outcome of the midterms will affect abortion access for millions of Americans. Activists on both sides are focused on races up and down the ballot . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, November 03, 2022

Why the Supreme Court Might End Affirmative Action

For decades, many universities have used race as a factor when deciding which students to admit. In the past, the Supreme Court has backed that practice, called affirmative action, in the interest of creating a diverse student body. This week, however, the majority-conservative court is considering a case that may change affirmative action forever. Guest: Adam Liptak , a correspondent covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Supreme Court appears ready to rule that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina were unlawful. In the clash over affirmative action, both sides invoke Brown v. Board of Education , the unanimous 1954 decision that said the Constitution prohibits racial segregation in public schools. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, November 02, 2022

The Man Who Tried to Kidnap Nancy Pelosi

Early on Friday, an intruder broke into the San Francisco home of Nancy Pelosi and bludgeoned Ms. Pelosi’s husband, Paul, with a hammer. The shocking attack underlined fears about the growing number of threats against members of Congress and the woeful lack of security around those lawmakers. Guest: Catie Edmondson , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  A trail of strained relationships. An itinerant life that included a stint living in a storage unit. A personality that was “consumed by darkness.” Who is the man accused of attacking Mr. Pelosi ? The assault at the Pelosi home comes as threats against members of Congress have increased in recent years . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, November 01, 2022

Twitter in the Time of Elon Musk

It was long awaited, and some doubted that it would ever come to pass, but last week, the tech billionaire Elon Musk officially took over Twitter. The platform was once the place of underdogs, a public square that allowed users to challenge the moneyed and powerful. Is that about to change? Guest: Kevin Roose , a technology columnist for The New York Times, and co-host of the Times podcast “ Hard Fork .” Background reading:  A decade ago, Twitter was a tool for rebels and those challenging authority. But over time, the powerful learned how to use it for their own goals . Mr. Musk and a group of his advisers have been meeting with company executives , working on layoffs, ordering up product changes, talking with advertisers and reviewing content moderation policies. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, October 31, 2022

Xi Jinping Opens a New Chapter for China

Four years ago, Xi Jinping set himself up to become China’s leader indefinitely. At last week’s Communist Party congress in Beijing, he stepped into that role, making a notable sweep of the country’s other top leaders and placing even greater focus on national security. Guest: Chris Buckley , chief China correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  At the congress, Mr. Xi didn’t mention two long-repeated maxims. To many, it’s a warning of the turbulent times to come . Mr. Xi has created a new ruling elite packed with loyalist officials primed to elevate his agenda of bolstering national security and turning China into a technological great power. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, October 30, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘Why We Take Animal Voyages’

For Sam Anderson, a staff writer, traveling with animals can lead to enlightening experience. In this essay for The New York Times Magazine, Mr. Anderson explores what he has learned from a lifetime of voyaging with animals, and what it means to connect with another creature: bridging spiritual, physical and even temporal distances, and reaching into “something like evolutionary time.” “An animal voyage,” Mr. Anderson writes, “is special because it requires us to make many journeys all at once.” This story was written and narrated by Sam Anderson . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android.

Sat, October 29, 2022

'The Run-Up': The Grass Roots, Part 1

This moment in politics will be defined by shifts at the grass-roots level. Today, we talk to conservative voters about the forces animating the midterm elections for them — and what Washington can learn from the people.  What do you think of “The Run-Up” so far? Please take our listener survey at nytimes.com/therunupsurvey.  “ The Run-Up ” is a new politics podcast from The New York Times. Leading up to the 2022 midterms, we’ll be sharing the latest episode here every Saturday. If you want to hear episodes when they first drop on Thursdays, follow “The Run-Up” wherever you get your podcasts, including Apple , Spotify , Google , Stitcher and Amazon Music .

Fri, October 28, 2022

Two Futures Face Off in Brazil

Voters in Brazil on Sunday will choose between two larger-than-life, populist candidates in a presidential race that is widely seen as the nation’s — and Latin America’s — most important election in decades. Who are the candidates, and why is the future of Brazilian democracy also on the ballot? Guest: Jack Nicas , the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  The contest — a matchup between Brazil’s two biggest political heavyweights — could swing either way and promises to prolong what has already been a bruising battle that has polarized the nation and tested the strength of its democracy. For the past decade, Brazil has lurched from one crisis to the next. Brazilians will decide between two men who are deeply tied to its tumultuous past. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, October 27, 2022

Is New York (of All Places) About to Go Red?

As Democratic Party leaders assessed their vulnerabilities in this year’s midterm elections, the one state they did not worry about was New York. That — it turns out — was a mistake. Despite being a blue state through and through, and a place President Donald J. Trump lost by 23 points two years ago, the red tide of this moment is lapping at New York’s shores. Why is New York up for grabs? Guest: Nicholas Fandos , a Metro reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Ahead of the midterms, New York has emerged from a haywire redistricting cycle as perhaps the most consequential congressional battleground in the country . Republicans are pressing their advantage deep into Democratic territory in the closing stretch of the 2022 campaign, competing for an abundance of House seats. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, October 26, 2022

Can Congress Force Trump to Testify?

A few days ago, when the House committee investigating Jan. 6 issued a subpoena to former President Donald J. Trump, it raised a legal question: Can Congress compel a former president to testify? The committee’s move, while dramatic, is not without precedent. What do presidential subpoenas of the past teach us about the moment we’re in, and about what the former president might do next? Guest: Luke Broadwater , a congressional reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The Jan. 6 committee issued a subpoena to Mr. Trump, paving the way for a potentially historic court fight over whether Congress can compel testimony from a former president. If the former president fights the subpoena, his lawyers are likely to muster a battery of constitutional and procedural arguments for why a court should allow him not to testify. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, October 25, 2022

How Europe’s Energy Crisis Exposed Old Fault Lines and New Anxieties

In the early days of its war on Ukraine, Russia cut off gas supplied to most of Europe, plunging the continent into the most severe energy crisis in decades. Soaring prices have put some European leaders on the defensive over their support of Ukraine in the war as they navigate economic crises and bubbling unrest at home. Guest: Matina Stevis-Gridneff , the Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  European countries are facing dwindling supplies of Russian natural gas. The scarcity has distorted the market , driving gas prices to historic highs and pulling up the price of electricity. The downfall of Britain’s prime minister sent perhaps the clearest signal yet that political peril awaits those who fail to address inflation and the erosion of living standards. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, October 24, 2022

Running an Election in the Heart of Election Denialism

This episode contains strong language.  Hundreds of candidates on the ballot in November still deny that President Biden won in 2020 — a level of denialism that is fueling harassment and threats toward election workers.  Few have experienced those attacks as viscerally as election workers in Arizona. Today, we speak with the top election official in the state’s largest county.  Guest: Stephen Richer, the recorder of Maricopa County in Arizona.  Background reading:  Election officials are on alert as voting begins for midterm elections, the biggest test of the American election system since former President Donald J. Trump’s lies about the 2020 results launched an assault on the democratic process. Over 370 Republican candidates have cast doubt on the 2020 election despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, according to a New York Times investigation. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, October 23, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘How Yiyun Li Became a Beacon for Readers in Mourning’

Yiyun Li has garnered legions of fans with her unsparing prose, writing extensively about her own struggles with depression and suicidality. Her latest novel, “The Book of Goose,” is no different, sharing the same quality that has made Ms. Li something of a beacon to those suffering beneath unbearable emotional weight. Alexandra Kleeman, also a novelist, meets Ms. Li to discover the secrets of her charm, her experience of growing up in China and her writing process. This story was written by Alexandra Kleeman and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Sat, October 22, 2022

'The Run-Up': What 12 Years of Gerrymandering Has Done to Wisconsin

How a 12-year project to lock in political power in Wisconsin could culminate in this year’s midterms – and provide a glimpse into where the rest of the country is headed.  “ The Run-Up ” is a new politics podcast from The New York Times. Leading up to the 2022 midterms, we’ll be sharing the latest episode here every Saturday. If you want to hear episodes when they first drop on Thursdays, follow “The Run-Up” wherever you get your podcasts, including on Apple , Spotify , Google , Stitcher and Amazon Music .

Fri, October 21, 2022

The Rapid Downfall of Liz Truss

Prime Minister Liz Truss of Britain has resigned after only 44 days in office. Hers is the shortest premiership in the country’s history. What led to her downfall, and why has Britain entered a period of such profound political dysfunction? Guest: Mark Landler , the London bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Prime Minister Liz Truss’s resignation, yet another episode of political instability , only added to Britons’ concerns and frustrations over galloping inflation and a looming economic crisis. Her fate was sealed three weeks ago when currency and bond traders reacted to her new fiscal program by torpedoing the pound and other British financial assets . Penny Mordaunt, Rishi Sunak and Ben Wallace , all current or former Conservative cabinet members, are seen as candidates to replace Ms. Truss.  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, October 20, 2022

Why Republicans Are Winning Swing Voters

After a summer of news that favored Democrats and with just two weeks until the midterms, a major new poll from The Times has found that swing voters are suddenly turning to the Republicans. The Times’s Nate Cohn explains what is behind the trend and what it could mean for Election Day. Guest: Nate Cohn , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  According to the Times/Siena College poll, American voters see democracy in peril , but saving it isn’t a priority. Despite Democrats’ focus on abortion rights, disapproval of President Biden seems to be hurting his party . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, October 19, 2022

Race, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles

This episode contains strong language. A leaked audio recording of Latino lawmakers in Los Angeles making racist comments has created a political firestorm and brought demands for resignations. But not only has the uproar forced the authorities to reckon with what officials say behind closed doors, it has also raised a sharp issue: Why is a city with so many Latino constituents represented by so few of them? Guest: Shawn Hubler , a California correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The recording of the private conversation between three council members and a labor leader has already led to two resignations. Here’s what to know about the controversy . The disparaging remarks highlighted a history of racism within the Latino community. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, October 18, 2022

Did Hurricane Ian Bust Florida’s Housing Boom?

Since Hurricane Ian devastated southwestern Florida last month, residents have filed a record number of insurance claims for the damage caused by the storm. Today, Chris Flavelle, a climate reporter for The Times, discusses whether the insurance companies can survive. And if they can’t, what will the effect be on Florida’s housing market, the cornerstone of its economy? Guest: Christopher Flavelle , a climate reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The hurricane’s record-breaking cost will make it even harder for many to get insurance, experts say — threatening home sales, mortgages and construction . Aerial videos and photos show the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian on Fort Myers Beach, Fla. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, October 17, 2022

The Personal and Political Saga of Herschel Walker

Herschel Walker, the former football star who is running for the Senate, is, according to the Times political reporter Maya King, a “demigod in Georgia sports and in Georgia culture.” The midterm election in that state is crucial — it could determine whether Democrats keep control of the Senate. Mr. Walker’s candidacy, however, has been tainted by a slew of stories about his character, including claims that he paid for an abortion for a former girlfriend despite publicly opposing the procedure. Guest: Maya King , a politics reporter covering the South for The New York Times. Background reading:  How Republicans cast aside concerns and learned to love Mr. Walker . Will any of the allegations against Mr. Walker actually matter? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, October 16, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘Daring to Speak Up About Race in a Divided School District’

In July 2020, Stephanie Long, the school superintendent in Leland, Mich., wrote a heartfelt letter to her students and their families after George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police officers. Haunted by the images she’d seen in the media, she wrote: “Why be in a position of leadership,” she asked herself, “and not lead?” “All people of color,” Ms. Long typed, “need us to stand with them to clearly state that we condemn acts of systematic and systemic racism and intolerance.” She envisioned profound pedagogical changes in her school; she imagined creating illuminating discussions within classrooms and searching, transformative conversations in the community beyond. She hit send. A degree of support came in reply. A letter of praise signed by 200 Leland alumni was published in a peninsula newspaper. But angry emails, phone calls and letters poured in from within the district and, because Long’s message made the local news and spread over the internet, from across the country. They labeled her “a disgrace,” “a Marxist,” “a traitor.” Daniel Bergner, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, wrote about what happened when a superintendent in northern Michigan raised the issue of systemic racism. This story was written by Daniel Bergner recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Sat, October 15, 2022

'The Run-Up': The Stacey Abrams Playbook

When Georgia flipped blue in the 2020 election, it gave Democrats new hope for the future. Credit for that success goes to Stacey Abrams and the playbook she developed for the state. It cemented her role as a national celebrity, in politics and pop culture. But, unsurprisingly, that celebrity has also made her a target of Republicans, who say she’s a losing candidate. On today’s episode: the Stacey Abrams playbook, and why the Georgia governor’s race means more to Democrats than a single elected office. “ The Run-Up ” is a new politics podcast from The New York Times. Leading up to the 2022 midterms, we’ll be sharing the latest episode here every Saturday. If you want to hear episodes when they first drop on Thursdays, follow “The Run-Up” wherever you get your podcasts, including on Apple , Spotify , Google , Stitcher and Amazon Music .

Fri, October 14, 2022

The Fear Facer: An Update

In 2019, Julia Longoria, then a Daily producer, traveled to Nashville to speak with Ella Maners and her mother, Katie Maners. Ella, 8 going on 9, was terrified of tornadoes and getting sick. So she did something that was even scarier than her fears: confront them at Fear Facers camp. We revisit her story and catch up with Ella, now 12 and in the fifth grade, who has since returned to the camp. Background reading:  Three years ago, Ella spent a week at Fear Facers Summer Camp, a day camp in Florida that helps children learn to deal with obsessive-compulsive and anxiety disorders . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, October 13, 2022

“The Decision of My Life” Part 3

This episode contains mention of suicide. A year ago, Lynsea Garrison, a senior producer on The Daily, started telling the story of N, a teenager in Afghanistan. N’s family tried to force her to marry a member of the Taliban, but she resisted. When she tried to escape to the U.S., however, her case was rejected, so she had to remain in Kabul, fearful and in hiding. Here’s what happened next. If you are having thoughts of suicide, and you live in the United States, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources at SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources . Additional resources in other countries can be found here . Background reading:  Listen to Part 1 and Part 2 of N’s story, which we first began to follow after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan. A single year of extremist rule has turned life upside down for Afghans, especially women. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, October 12, 2022

A Bridge, a Bomb and Putin’s Revenge

Just before the sun came up on Saturday on the Kerch Strait Bridge, a strategically and symbolically important link between Russia and the Crimean Peninsula, a bomb detonated, creating a giant fireball. But Ukrainian elation about the explosion quickly turned into concern about how Russia would respond. And in the days since, Moscow’s retaliation has been to pound Ukrainian cities with missiles in the most sweeping rocket assault since the start of the war. Guest: Michael Schwirtz , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  President Vladimir V. Putin vowed that more strikes would follow if Russian targets were hit again. The hail of missiles also seemed intended to appease the hard-liners in Russia who are furious with the humiliating setbacks on the battlefield. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, October 11, 2022

The Rise of the Single-Family Home

To tackle its critical shortage of affordable housing, California has taken aim at a central tenet of the American dream: the single-family home. Telling the story of one such property, in San Diego, can teach us about the larger housing crisis and how we might solve it. Guest: Conor Dougherty , an economics reporter at The New York Times and author of “Golden Gates: Fighting for Housing in America.” Background reading:  The transformation of 5120 Baxter Street in San Diego is a projection of California’s tighter, taller future . NIMBYs, referring to residents who fight nearby development — especially anything involving apartments — are often blamed for worsening the housing crisis . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, October 09, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘The Search for Intelligent Life Is About to Get a Lot More Interesting’

The search for intelligence beyond Earth has long entranced humans. According to Jon Gertner, a regular contributor to The New York Times Magazine, this search has been defined “by an assumption that extraterrestrials would have developed radio technologies akin to what humans have created.” However, Mr. Gertner writes, “rather than looking for direct calls to Earth, telescopes now sweep the sky, searching billions of frequencies simultaneously, for electronic signals whose origins can’t be explained by celestial phenomena.” What scientists are most excited about is the prospect of other planets’ civilizations being able to create the same “telltale chemical and electromagnetic signs,” or, as they are now called, “technosignatures.” This story was written by Jon Gertner and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Sat, October 08, 2022

The Run-Up: 'The Blueprint'

How the Republican grass roots got years ahead of a changing country, and whether the Democrats can catch up. “ The Run-Up ” is a new politics podcast from The New York Times. Leading up to the 2022 midterms, we’ll be sharing the latest episode here every Saturday. If you want to hear episodes when they first drop on Thursdays, follow “The Run-Up” wherever you get your podcasts, including on Apple , Spotify , Google , Stitcher and Amazon Music .  

Fri, October 07, 2022

What Are Tactical Nuclear Weapons, and What if Russia Uses Them?

If President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia follows through on his threats to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine, he is likely to turn to a specific type. Tactical nuclear weapons have a fraction of the strength of the Hiroshima bomb and of the super bombs and city busters that people worried about during the Cold War. What exactly are these weapons, how did they develop and what would it mean if Mr. Putin resorted to them in the war in Ukraine? Guest: William J. Broad , a science reporter and senior writer for The New York Times.  Background reading:  American officials suspect that Mr. Putin is discovering that small nuclear weapons are hard to use, harder to control and a far better weapon of terror and intimidation than a weapon of war . Amid recent nuclear threats from Russia, President Biden calls “the prospect of Armageddon ” the highest since the Cuban Missile Crisis. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, October 06, 2022

Why Is It So Hard to Hit the Brakes on Inflation?

In the struggle to control inflation, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates five times already this year. But those efforts can be blunted if companies keep raising prices regardless. And one industry has illustrated that difficulty particularly starkly: the car market. Guest: Jeanna Smialek , a federal reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Many companies have been able to raise prices beyond their own increasing costs over the past two years, swelling their profitability but also exacerbating inflation. That is especially true in the car market . Inflation stayed far above the Federal Reserve’s goal in August, as prices climbed more quickly than economists expected. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, October 05, 2022

Pakistan, Under Water

A few weeks into this year’s monsoon season in Pakistan, it became clear that the rains were unlike anything the country had experienced in a long time. The resulting once-in-a-generation flood has marooned entire villages and killed 1,500 people, leaving a trail of destruction, starvation and disease. Guest: Christina Goldbaum , an Afghanistan and Pakistan correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The flooding has crippled Pakistan’s agricultural sector , threatening a food crisis and dealing another critical blow to a country already in the economic doldrums. Farm laborers are scrambling to salvage whatever they can from the battered remains of their cotton and rice harvests. It is desperate work. More than 33 million people have been displaced, with vast areas of Pakistan likely to take months to dry out . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, October 04, 2022

Another Momentous Term for the Supreme Court

The last Supreme Court term was a blockbuster. The justices made a number of landmark rulings, including in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, which ended 50 years of the constitutional right to abortion in the United States. The new term could be just as testing, with a series of deeply divisive cases on the docket. Guest: Adam Liptak , a correspondent covering the United States Supreme Court for The New York Times. Background reading:  The six-justice conservative supermajority seems poised to dominate the Supreme Court’s new term as it did the earlier one. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, October 03, 2022

The Latino Voters Who Could Decide the Midterms

Latino voters have never seemed more electorally important than in the coming midterm elections: the first real referendum on the Biden era of government. Latinos make up 20 percent of registered voters in two crucial Senate races — Arizona and Nevada — and as much or more in over a dozen competitive House races. In the past 10 years, the conventional wisdom about Latino voters has been uprooted. We explore a poll, conducted by The Times, to better understand how they view the parties vying for their vote. Guest: Jennifer Medina , a national politics reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Two years after former President Donald Trump made surprising gains with Hispanic voters, Republican dreams of a major realignment have failed to materialize, according to a New York Times/Siena College poll .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, October 02, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘The Safe Space That Became a Viral Nightmare’

In September 2021, a group of female minority students at Arizona State University confronted two white male students who were studying in the library’s multicultural center. The women were upset with what they saw as blatant antagonism: One of the men sported a “Didn’t Vote for Biden” shirt, the other had a “Police Lives Matter” laptop sticker. The women felt they had chosen the multicultural center in order to rile them. A heated row between both parties erupted, a video of which quickly went viral, threatening to upend the lives of all involved. For The New York Times, Sarah Viren, a journalist and essayist, explored the incident in the context of “the widening gyre of the culture wars.” The row at Arizona State was, she explained, “a symbolic fight,” one that raised questions of “wokeism” and “free speech,” the perils of viral videos, and the purpose of “safe spaces.” “It was a brief drama that was also a metaphor,” Ms. Viren wrote. “But watching and rewatching that drama unfold from my computer, I kept asking myself: a metaphor for what?” This story was written by Sarah Viren and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Sat, October 01, 2022

The Run-Up: 'The Guardrails'

Why we can’t understand this moment in politics without first understanding the transformation of American evangelicalism. “ The Run-Up ” is a new politics podcast from The New York Times. Leading up to the 2022 midterms, we’ll be sharing the latest episode here every Saturday. If you want to hear episodes when they first drop on Thursdays, follow “The Run-Up” wherever you get your podcasts, including on Apple , Spotify , Google , Stitcher and Amazon Music .

Fri, September 30, 2022

Florida After Hurricane Ian

As the sun came up over Florida yesterday, a fuller picture began to emerge of the destruction that Hurricane Ian had inflicted on the state and its residents. The Category 4 storm washed away roads, bridges, cars, boats and homes. The damage is so extensive that, according to the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, it may take years to rebuild. Guests: Patricia Mazzei , the Miami bureau chief for The New York Times; Richard Fausset , a Times correspondent based in Atlanta; Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs , a national news reporter for The Times; and Hilary Swift , a photojournalist. Background reading:  Data from NASA reveals how warm ocean waters in the Gulf of Mexico provided the fuel that turned Hurricane Ian into such a potent force. The scale of the wreckage was staggering, even to Florida residents who had survived and rebuilt after other powerful hurricanes . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, September 29, 2022

One Man’s Attempt to Escape Putin’s Draft

Kirill, 24, works at a nonprofit for homeless people in the Moscow region. He does not support the policies of President Vladimir V. Putin and is vehemently against the invasion of Ukraine. After suffering setbacks in the war, Mr. Putin announced a military draft a week ago. Kirill was among those called up. As he hides out to avoid being served his papers, Kirill spoke to Sabrina Tavernise about how his life has changed. Guest: Kirill, a 24-year-old from Moscow who is attempting to avoid the draft and who asked that only his first name be used to avoid reprisals. Background reading:  In a rare admission of official mistakes, the Kremlin has acknowledged that the military draft has been rife with problems . Resistance to the draft has grown as villagers, activists and even some elected officials ask why the conscription drive appears to be hitting minority groups and rural areas harder than the big cities. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, September 28, 2022

An Uprising Led by Women Shakes Iran

Mahsa Amini, 22, traveled from her hometown in the province of Kurdistan to the Iranian capital, Tehran, this month. Emerging from the subway, she was arrested for failing to cover her hair modestly enough. Three days later, she was dead. The anger over Ms. Amini’s death has prompted days of rage, exhilaration and street battles across Iran, with women stripping off their head scarves — and even burning them — in the most significant outpouring of dissent against the ruling system in more than a decade. Guest: Farnaz Fassihi , a reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The protests have been striking for the way they have cut across ethnic and social class divides, but there is one group that has risen up with particular fury . Beyond the anger over Ms. Amini’s death lies a range of grievances : a collapsing economy, brazen corruption, suffocating repression, and social restrictions handed down by a handful of elderly clerics. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, September 27, 2022

Why Was Pandemic Fraud So Easy?

During the pandemic, an enormous amount of money — about $5 trillion in total — was spent to help support the newly unemployed and to prop up the U.S. economy while it was forced into suspension. But the funds came with few strings and minimal oversight. The result: one of the largest frauds in American history, with billions of dollars stolen by thousands of people. Guest: David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, focused on nonprofits. Background reading:  Investigators say there was so much fraud in federal Covid-relief programs that — even after two years of work and hundreds of prosecutions — they’re still just getting started . A federal watchdog almost tripled its estimate of the amount of unemployment benefits paid out to people who weren’t entitled to them, raising the figure to $45.6 billion, from $16 billion. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, September 26, 2022

What’s Behind the Steep Decline in Child Poverty in America?

The high poverty rate among children was long seen as an enduring fact of American life. But a recent analysis has shown that the number of young people growing up poor has fallen dramatically in the past few decades. The reasons for the improvement are complicated, but they have their roots in a network of programs and support shaped by years of political conflict and compromise. Guest: Jason DeParle , a senior writer at The New York Times and a frequent contributor to The New York Times Magazine.  Background reading:  Child poverty in the United States has fallen 59 percent since 1993 , a new analysis showed. Few states have experienced larger declines in child poverty than West Virginia. One family’s story illustrates the real-life impact that an expanded safety net has provided to millions across America. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, September 25, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘The Quest by Circadian Medicine to Make the Most of Our Body Clocks’

The concept of having a “body clock” is a familiar one, but less widespread is the awareness that our body contains several biological clocks. Understanding their whims and functions may help us optimize our lives and lead to better overall health, according to scientists. Every physiological system is represented by a clock, from the liver to the lungs, and each one is synced “to the central clock in the brain like an orchestra section following its conductor,” writes Kim Tingley, a New York Times journalist who explored the effect this knowledge has on how conditions are treated, and spoke to scientists about how misalignment or deregulation of these clocks can have a profound effect on our health. Exploring the components that dictate our lives, and how they work together like the “gears in a mechanical watch,” Ms. Tingley builds a case for the importance of paying attention to all our circadian rhythms — and not just when it comes to monitoring our sleep. This story was written by Kim Tingley and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Sat, September 24, 2022

The Run-Up: 'The Republic'

In kicking off the midterms, Joe Biden talked about American democracy as a shared value, enshrined in the country’s founding — a value that both Democrats and Republicans should join together in defending. But there is another possible view of this moment. One that is shared by two very different groups: the voters who propelled Biden to the presidency … and the conservative activists who are rejecting democracy altogether. “ The Run-Up ” is a new politics podcast from The New York Times. Leading up to the 2022 midterms, we’ll be sharing the latest episode here every Saturday. If you want to hear episodes when they first drop on Thursdays, follow “The Run-Up” wherever you get your podcasts, including on Apple , Spotify , Google , Stitcher and Amazon Music .      

Fri, September 23, 2022

The Pastors Being Driven Out by Trumpism

Evangelicals make up about a quarter of the population in the United States and are part of the nation’s largest religious group. But lately the movement is in crisis. The biggest issue is church attendance. Many churches closed at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic and struggled to reopen while congregations thinned. But a smaller audience isn’t the only problem: Pastors are quitting, or at least considering doing so.   Guest: Ruth Graham is a national correspondent covering religion, faith and values for The New York Times. Background reading:  Across the country, theologically conservative white evangelical churches that were once comfortably united are at odds over many of the same issues dividing the Republican Party and other institutions. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, September 22, 2022

Putin’s Escalation of the War in Ukraine

In a speech on Wednesday, President Vladimir V. Putin said that he would require hundreds of thousands more Russians to fight in Ukraine — and alarmed the West by once again raising the specter of nuclear force. The mobilization signals that Mr. Putin is turning the war from one of aggression to one of defense, offering clues about what the next phase of the fighting will involve. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  Accelerating his war effort , Mr. Putin accused the West of trying to “weaken, divide and ultimately destroy” Russia. American and other officials vowed to continue sending military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, September 21, 2022

How Border Politics Landed in Martha’s Vineyard

Last week, nearly 50 Venezuelan migrants showed up, without warning, on the wealthy island of Martha’s Vineyard. Their arrival was the culmination of a monthslong strategy by two of the United States’ most conservative governors to lay the issue of undocumented immigration at Democrats’ doorstep. How has this strategy played out and what has it meant for the migrants caught in the middle? Guest: Miriam Jordan , a national correspondent covering immigration for The New York Times. Background reading:  Scores of migrants have been shipped north by southern Republican governors. Here’s what you need to know . Martha’s Vineyard, the moneyed summer resort, has become an unlikely arena in the fight over illegal immigration . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, September 20, 2022

Why Adnan Syed Was Released From Prison

Adnan Syed was accused of the 1999 killing of his classmate and ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee, whose body was found buried in a car park in Baltimore. He was convicted and sentenced to life in prison but has proclaimed his innocence for the last 23 years. Mr. Syed was the subject of the first season of the podcast “Serial,” which painstakingly examined his case and the evidence against him. Yesterday, his conviction was overturned. On today’s episode, the “Serial” team look at how this happened.  Guest: Sarah Koenig , the host and executive producer of the “Serial” podcast. Background reading:  Mr. Syed had been serving a life sentence for the 1999 murder of his high school classmate Hae Min Lee. Here is the timeline of his legal journey . A Baltimore City Circuit Court judge vacated Mr. Syed’s conviction “ in the interests of justice and fairness .”  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, September 19, 2022

Can the U.K. Remain United Without the Queen?

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth today will be one of the most extraordinary public spectacles of the last several decades in Britain, accompanied by an outpouring of sadness, reverence and respect. But the end of the queen’s 70-year reign has also prompted long-delayed conversations about the future of the Commonwealth and of the four nations that make up the United Kingdom. Guest: Mark Landler , the London bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  In Commonwealth nations with British colonial histories, Queen Elizabeth’s death has rekindled discussions about a more independent future . The loss of the beloved figurehead has left many in Britain anxious and unmoored, unsure of their nation’s identity, its economic and social well-being, or even its role in the world . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, September 18, 2022

The Sunday Read: "Why Do We Love TikTok Audio Memes? Call It Brainfeel"

“Nobody’s gonna know. They’re gonna know.” If you’ve been on TikTok in the past year, you’re most likely familiar with these two sentences, first drolly uttered in a post by TikTok creator Chris Gleason in 2020. The post has become a hit and has been viewed more than 14 million times. But the sound is more famous than the video. When uploading a video to TikTok, the creator has the option to make that video’s audio a “sound” that other users can easily use in their own videos — lip-syncing to it, adding more noise on top of it or treating it like a soundtrack. Gleason’s sound has been used in at least 336,000 other videos, to humorous, dramatic and sometimes eerie effect. The journalist Charlotte Shane delves into the world of repurposed sounds, exploring how TikTok and other apps have enabled, as she writes in her recent article for The Times, “cross-user riffing and engagement, like quote-tweeting for audio.” She also considers “what makes a sound compelling beyond musical qualities or linguistic meaning.” While “brainfeel” may be an apt buzzword for the sensation audio memes elicit, Ms. Shane writes, it is more than a mere trend: We have entered the “era of the audio meme.” This story was written by Charlotte Shane and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Sat, September 17, 2022

The Run-Up: 'The Autopsy'

It’s March 2013. The G.O.P., in tatters, issues a scathing report blaming its electoral failures on an out-of-touch leadership that ignores minorities at its own peril. Just three years later, Donald Trump proves his party dead wrong. Today, how certain assumptions took hold of both parties — and what they’re still getting wrong — heading into the midterm elections.

Fri, September 16, 2022

On the Ocean Floor, a Key to the Electric Car Revolution

The adoption of electric cars has been hailed as an important step in curbing the use of fossil fuels and fighting climate change. There is a snag, however: such vehicles require around six times as many metals as their gasoline-powered counterparts. A giant storehouse of the necessary resources sits at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. But retrieving them may, in turn, badly damage the environment. Guest: Eric Lipton , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mining in the Pacific Ocean was meant to benefit poorer countries, but an international agency gave a Canadian company access to seabed sites. Miles below the surface, harvesting metallic nodules may threaten animals found nowhere else on the planet . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, September 15, 2022

Could a National Abortion Ban Save Republicans?

With the midterm elections a few weeks away, Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, forwarded a plan to save his party from the growing backlash over abortion. But the proposal — a federal ban on almost all terminations after 15 weeks — has served mostly to expose the division among Republicans about the issue. Guest: Lisa Lerer , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Graham’s effort has reignited debate on an issue that Republicans have worked to confront before midterm elections in which abortion rights have become a potent issue. The rejection of Mr. Graham’s bill was the latest misfire in the party’s struggle to unite behind a clear strategy . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, September 14, 2022

Why Soaring College Prices Are So Hard to Fix

When President Biden canceled college debt last month, he left untouched the problem that created that debt: the soaring price of college. In the 1980s, the list price of undergraduate education at a private four-year institution could hit $20,000 a year. At some of these schools in the last couple of years, it has topped $80,000.  Why has a college education become increasingly costly, and why has that become such a difficult problem to solve? Guest: Ron Lieber , a personal finance columnist for The New York Times and author of “The Price You Pay for College.” Background reading:  Instead of making higher education free, the United States subsidizes it later through repayment plans and attempts at debt cancellation. The complexity is disrespectful , Ron Lieber writes in his “Your Money” column. Also from “Your Money”: Student loan borrowers don’t deserve “forgiveness,” they deserve an apology .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, September 13, 2022

Is Ukraine Turning the Tide in the War?

Over the weekend, Ukraine’s military stunned the world. After months of a kind of stalemate, its military took hundreds of miles of territory back from Russia — its biggest victory since the start of the war. How did the war reach this critical point, and what does Ukraine’s success mean for the future? Guest: Eric Schmitt , a correspondent covering national security for The New York Times. Background reading:  A lightning Ukrainian offensive in the country’s northeast has reshaped what had become a grinding war of attrition . Stunned by a lightning advance, Russia has acknowledged the loss of the northern region of Kharkiv, which cast doubt on the premise that Ukraine could never defeat it .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, September 12, 2022

Serena Williams’s Final Run

The U.S. Open crowned its winners this weekend. But for a lot of fans, this year’s competition was less about who won, and more about a player who wasn’t even involved in the final matches. Serena Williams, who announced last month that she’d be retiring from tennis after this year’s tournament, has made an indelible impact on her sport and left a legacy away from the court that has very little precedent. Guest: Wesley Morris , a critic at large for The New York Times and co-host of Times podcast “Still Processing.” Background reading:  At the U.S. Open, Serena Williams laughed, rocked sparkly shoes, rang the bell at the stock exchange, beat two opponents, teared up and said goodbye. Here’s an exploration of her magical last week in tennis . As Ms. Williams played her final matches, women have seen their own lives reflected in the triumphs and trials of the tennis superstar. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, September 11, 2022

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Fri, September 09, 2022

How Queen Elizabeth II Saved the Monarchy

The death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday brought to an end a remarkable reign that spanned seven decades, 15 prime ministers and 14 American presidents. During her time on the throne, which saw the crumbling of the British Empire and the buffeting of the royal family by scandals, Elizabeth’s courtly and reserved manner helped to shore up the monarchy and provided an unwavering constant for her country, the Commonwealth and the wider world. Guest: Alan Cowell, a contributor to The New York Times and a former Times foreign correspondent. Background reading:  Amid social and economic upheaval across her 70-year reign, the queen remained unshakably committed to the rituals of her role . Her heir, Charles, was long an uneasy prince. But he comes to the throne, at 73, as a self-assured, gray-haired eminence . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, September 08, 2022

Is California Jump-Starting the Electric Vehicle Revolution?

As California watches the impact of rising temperatures devastate its environment with brutal heat waves and raging fires, the state is taking increasingly far-reaching steps to combat climate change. One of those measures — banning the sale of new gasoline-powered cars by 2035 — could prove a turning point for the transition to electric vehicles. Guest: Neal E. Boudette , an automotive correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Not only is California the largest auto market in the United States, but more than a dozen other states also typically follow California’s lead when setting their own auto emissions standards. Automakers such as General Motors have equally ambitious aspirations for electric cars, but moving away from internal-combustion vehicles will not be easy. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, September 07, 2022

A Nuclear Power Plant on Ukraine’s Front Lines

A counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces to try to drive Russian troops out of southern Ukraine has placed the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the biggest in Europe, directly in the path of the fighting. As the world scrambles to prevent a catastrophe, the plant’s workers find themselves in a dangerously precarious position. Guest: Marc Santora , an international news editor for The New York Times, currently based in Kyiv.  Background reading:  Renewed shelling has put the Zaporizhzhia plant at risk despite the presence of U.N. monitors, underscoring what the International Atomic Energy Agency has called the “unprecedented” peril of the moment. The U.N. inspectors have called for a security protection zone around the plant. The risks are grave for all involved. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, September 06, 2022

Introducing: 'The Run-Up'

In November, Americans will head to the polls for the first nationwide election since the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. But what happens this fall won’t just be about who wins and who loses. On the first episode of "The Run-Up,” host Astead Herndon lays out the stakes of the midterm elections and explores the big questions the podcast is looking to answer.  “ The Run-Up ” is a new politics podcast from The New York Times. You can follow it wherever you get your podcasts, including on Apple , Spotify , Google , Stitcher and Amazon Music .

Tue, September 06, 2022

A User's Guide to the Midterm Elections

Today marks the unofficial start of the campaign for the midterm elections. This year’s midterms will be the first major referendum on the Biden era of government — and a test of how much voters want to reinstall the Trump wing of the Republican Party. On today’s episode, Astead W. Herndon, a political reporter and the host of our new podcast, “ The Run-Up ,” offers a guide to the campaign. He’ll explore the forces at play in this election and how we arrived at such a fraught moment in American politics. Background reading:  Listen to the premiere of "The Run-Up," a podcast dedicated to the 2022 midterms. Democratic leaders, once beaten down by the prospect of a brutal midterm election in the fall, sense a shift in the political winds. But it may not be enough . Heading into 2022, Republicans were confident of a red wave. But now some are signaling concern that the referendum they anticipated on President Biden is being complicated by former President Donald Trump . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Fri, September 02, 2022

Vancouver’s Unconventional Approach to Its Fentanyl Crisis

 An influx of Fentanyl, a highly lethal synthetic narcotic, has aggravated the opioid crisis in the United States and prompted communities to scramble for ways to lower the skyrocketing rates of overdose deaths. In Vancouver, a Canadian city that has been at the forefront of innovative approaches to drug use, a novel and surprising tactic is being tried: It’s called “safer supply.” Guest: Stephanie Nolen , a global health reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The mounting toll of overdose deaths has spurred a search for new solutions, and Vancouver has tried more of them, faster, than anywhere else . Why is fentanyl so deadly? How can you ensure that your loved ones, including your children, stay safe? Experts offer tips to talk about opioids with your family. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, September 01, 2022

How Gorbachev Changed the World

Few leaders have had as profound an effect on their time as Mikhail S. Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, who died this week at 91. It was not Mr. Gorbachev’s intention to liquidate the Soviet empire when he came to power in 1985. But after little more than six tumultuous years, he had lifted the Iron Curtain and presided over the dissolution of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, ending the Cold War. Guest: Serge Schmemann , a member of The New York Times’s editorial board. Background reading:  Adopting principles of glasnost and perestroika, Mr. Gorbachev weighed the legacy of seven decades of Communist rule and set a new course, decisively altering the political climate of the world. With the war in Ukraine, Russia’s current leader, Vladimir V. Putin, is trying to unravel Mr. Gorbachev’s legacy . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, August 31, 2022

The Parkland Students, Four Years Later

A trial is underway in Parkland, Fla., to determine the fate of the gunman who killed 17 people at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018. The trial is expected to last for months, forcing people in Parkland to relive the pain of a day they have spent years trying to put behind them. We look back at conversations with some of the survivors of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Guest: Jack Healy , a national correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The rare trial of a gunman in a mass shooting has underscored how massacres shatter families and communities over time. As weeks of painful testimony and videos unfold to determine whether the Parkland gunman will face the death penalty, students who spoke out about gun violence have encouraged engagement and changed the national debate . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, August 30, 2022

Inside the Adolescent Mental Health Crisis

This episode contains discussions about suicide, self-harm and mental health issues. In decades past, the public health risks teenagers in the United States faced were different. They were externalized risks that were happening in the physical world. Now, a new set of risks has emerged. In 2019, 13 percent of adolescents reported having a major depressive episode, a 60 percent increase from 2007. And suicide rates, which had been stable from 2000 to 2007 among this group, leaped nearly 60 percent by 2018. We explore why this mental health crisis has become so widespread, and why many people have been unprepared to handle it. Guest: Matt Richtel , a correspondent based in San Francisco for The New York Times. Background reading:  Depression, self-harm and suicide are rising among American adolescents. The coronavirus pandemic intensified the decline in mental health among teenagers but predated it. Increasingly, anxious and depressed teens are using multiple, powerful psychiatric drugs , many of them untested in adolescents or for use in tandem. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, August 29, 2022

A Consequential Trump Investigation?

Since he left office, former President Donald J. Trump has been facing several investigations. They include the congressional inquiry into the Jan. 6 attack at the Capitol and the F.B.I.’s search of Mar-a-Lago, his club and Florida residence, as part of an investigation into his handling of classified material. Of all the government investigations, the one that is receiving the least attention — a case being made by a local prosecutor in Georgia — may end up being the most consequential. Guest: Richard Fausset , a correspondent based in Atlanta for The New York Times. Background reading:  Over a year into a criminal investigation of election interference by Mr. Trump and his allies, a Georgia prosecutor is beginning to show the broad contours of her inquiry . Fani T. Willis, the Atlanta area district attorney, is seeking to build a broad conspiracy case that encompasses multifaceted efforts by Trump allies to disrupt and overturn the 2020 election. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, August 28, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘She’s at Brown. Her Heart’s Still in Kabul.’

Going to college can be a shock to most: Leaving the comfort of friends and family for a leap into the unknown, a fresh start. But what is the university experience like as a refugee? The journalist Maddy Crowell met some of the 148 Afghan women who have been enrolled in U.S. colleges to complete their degrees, and relates how they have adapted to American and collegiate life a year on from the fall of Kabul. It has, she finds, been far from easy. Ms. Crowell wrote that one student said “she spent her days pinballing among exhaustion, despair and a sort of cautious optimism.” This story was written by Maddy Crowell and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Fri, August 26, 2022

A New Plan for Student Loans

President Biden’s announcement this week that he would cancel chunks of student loan debt stands to have a major impact for many of the 45 million Americans who owe $1.6 trillion for having gone to college. Who will benefit from the plan, what will the cost be to the taxpayer and the economy, and, ultimately, could the White House have done more? Guest: Stacy Cowley , a finance reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The plan for student loan forgiveness comes after months of deliberations in the White House over fairness and concerns that it could exacerbate inflation before the midterm elections. The move has kicked off heated fiscal debate and raised the possibility of opening a deep political rift . Here’s what you need to know about Mr. Biden’s proposal. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, August 25, 2022

Who Killed Daria Dugina?

Daria Dugina and her father, Aleksandr Dugin, have been major figures in the Russian propaganda landscape, advocating Russian imperialism and supporting the invasion of Ukraine. But a few days ago, Ms. Dugina was killed in a car bomb after leaving a nationalist festival, fueling speculation about who carried out the attack and whether Moscow’s reaction could affect the war in Ukraine. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading:  The clamor over the killing of Ms. Dugina highlights the prominence of her fellow pro-war Russian ultranationalists. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, August 24, 2022

The Rise of Workplace Surveillance

Across industries and income brackets, a growing number of American workers are discovering that their productivity is being electronically monitored by their bosses. This technology is giving employers a means to gauge what their employees are doing and it’s already impacting how much and when people get paid. Times investigative reporters have discovered that this tracking software is more common than one might think. Guest: Jodi Kantor , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  Across industries and incomes, more employees are being tracked, recorded and ranked . What is gained, companies say, is efficiency and accountability. What is lost? For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, August 23, 2022

The Effort to Punish Women for Having Abortions

Even as the anti-abortion movement celebrates victories at the Supreme Court and in many states across the country, there is debate about where to go next. A hard-edge faction is pursuing “abortion abolition,” a move to criminalize abortion from conception, targeting not only the providers but also the women who have the procedure. Guest: Elizabeth Dias , a correspondent covering faith and politics for The New York Times. Background reading:  Abortion “abolitionists” are looking to gain followers after the decision to overturn Roe, unsettling mainstream anti-abortion groups . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, August 22, 2022

A Coal Miner’s Political Transformation

For more than 500 days, coal miners in rural Alabama have been on strike. Around 900 workers walked off the job in April 2021, and they haven’t been back since. As the strike drags on, the miners are discovering that neither political party is willing to fight for them. For Braxton Wright, 39, a second-generation coal miner and, until recently, a staunch Republican, the experience has altered his view of American politics. Guest: Michael Corkery , a business reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  To make ends meet, some striking coal miners in Alabama have picked up work at an Amazon warehouse. It’s the same one where workers are trying to unionize . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, August 21, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘Can Planting a Trillion New Trees Save the World?’

In the past decade, planting trees has come to represent many things: a virtuous act, a practical solution and a symbol of hope in the face of climate change. But can planting a trillion trees really save the world? Visiting the Eden Reforestation Projects in Goiás, Brazil, and interviewing numerous international scientists and activists, the journalist Zach St. George offers a vivid insight into the root of the tree-planting movement — from the Green Belt Movement of the 1970s to the Trillion Tree Campaign of the 2010s — and considers the concept’s environmental potential, as well as the movement’s shortcomings. This story was written by Zach St. George and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, August 19, 2022

Cosmic Questions

What is a black hole? Why do we remember the past but not the future? If time had a beginning, does it have an end? We don’t have the answers to some of the universe’s biggest questions. What we do know often feels bleak, such as the notion that in a billion years there will most likely be no life on Earth. Or the reality that someday the entire human race will probably be forgotten. Nonetheless, people search for answers. These are some of the cosmic questions that haunt the human experience. Guest: Dennis Overbye , the cosmic affairs correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  When the largest space observatory ever built sent its images back to Earth, here’s what astronomers saw . In space you can’t hear a black hole scream, but apparently you can hear it sing. Hear what that sounds like . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, August 18, 2022

About Those Documents at Mar-a-Lago

Last week, the F.B.I. took the extraordinary step of searching Mar-a-Lago, former President Donald J. Trump’s private club and Florida home. Their goal? To find materials he was thought to have improperly removed from the White House, including classified documents. An inventory of the material taken from the search showed that agents seized 11 sets of documents with some type of confidential or secret marking on them. We explore some of the latest developments in the case. Guest: Maggie Haberman , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump and his allies have given often conflicting defenses of his retention of classified documents. These shifting explanations follow a familiar playbook . The Justice Department’s warrant for the search and two critical supporting memos shed considerable light on the Mar-a-Lago investigation. Here’s a timeline of the former president’s false and misleading statements on the search. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, August 17, 2022

The Summer of Airline Chaos

Across the United States, airline travel this summer has been roiled by canceled flights, overbooked planes, disappointment and desperation. Two and a half years after the pandemic began and with restrictions easing, why is flying still such an unpleasant experience? Guest: Niraj Chokshi , a business reporter for The New York Times. Background reading:  The question for many travelers is whether they can trust airlines to get them where they want to go on time. Here is what to know about the air travel mess . Travelers on both sides of the Atlantic have endured long lines, delays or cancellations, and plenty of frustration. Is this the new normal? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, August 16, 2022

The Taliban Takeover, One Year Later

One year ago this week, when the Taliban retook control of Afghanistan, they promised to institute a modern form of Islamic government that honored women’s rights. That promise evaporated with a sudden decision to prohibit girls from going to high school, prompting questions about which part of the Taliban is really running the country. Guest: Matthieu Aikins, a writer based in Afghanistan for The New York Times and the author of “The Naked Don’t Fear the Water: An Underground Journey with Afghan Refugees.” Background reading:  After barring girls from high school — and harboring a leader of Al Qaeda — the Taliban risks jeopardizing the billions of dollars of global aid that keeps Afghans alive. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Mon, August 15, 2022

The Tax Loophole That Won’t Die

Carried interest is a loophole in the United States tax code that has stood out for its egregious unfairness and stunning longevity.  Typically, the richest of the rich pay 40 percent tax on their income. The very narrow, select group that benefits from carried interest pays only 20 percent.  Earlier versions of the Inflation Reduction Act targeted carried interest. But the loophole has survived. Senator Kyrsten Sinema, Democrat of Arizona, demanded her party get rid of efforts to eliminate it in exchange for her support.  How has the carried interest loophole lasted so long despite its obvious unfairness?  Guest: Andrew Ross Sorkin , a columnist for The New York Times and the founder and editor-at-large of DealBook. Background reading:  What is the carried interest loophole and why hasn’t it been closed by now? Ms. Sinema’s puzzling defense of the loophole. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, August 14, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘How One Restaurateur Transformed America’s Energy Industry’

It was a long-shot bet on liquid natural gas, but it paid off handsomely — and turned the United States into a leading fossil-fuel exporter. The journalist Jake Bittle delves into the storied career of Charif Souki, the Lebanese American entrepreneur whose aptitude for risk changed the course of the American energy business. The article outlines how Mr. Souki rose from being a Los Angeles restaurant owner to becoming the co-founder and chief executive of Cheniere Energy, an oil and gas company that specialized in liquefied natural gas, and provides an insight into his thought process: “As Souki sees it,” Mr. Bittle writes, “the need to provide the world with energy in the short term outweighs the long-term demand of acting on carbon emissions.” In a time of acute climate anxiety, Mr. Souki’s rationale could strike some as outdated, even brazen. The world may be facing energy and climate crises, Mr. Souki told The New York Times, “but one is going to happen this month, and the other one is going to happen in 40 years.” “If you tell somebody, ‘You are going to run out of electricity this month,’ and then you talk to the same person about what’s going to happen in 40 years,” he said, “they will tell you, ‘What do I care about 40 years from now?’” This story was written by Jake Bittle and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Fri, August 12, 2022

Boy Scouts vs. Girl Scouts

Five years ago, after decades of resistance, the Boy Scouts of America made a momentous change, allowing girls to participate. Since then, tens of thousands have joined. Today we revisit a story, first aired in 2017, about 10-year-old twins deciding which group to join, and find out what’s happened to them since. Background reading:  In 2017, the decision to open up the Boy Scouts was celebrated by many women but criticized by the Girl Scouts, which said that girls flourish in all-female groups. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, August 11, 2022

Pregnant at 16

This episode contains strong language and descriptions of an abortion. With the end of Roe v. Wade, Louisiana has become one of the most difficult places in the United States to get an abortion. The barriers are expected to disproportionately affect Black women, the largest group to get abortions in the state. Today, we speak to Tara Wicker and Lakeesha Harris, two women in Louisiana whose lives led them to very different positions in the fight over abortion access. Background reading:  The Supreme Court decision to reverse Roe, far from settling the matter, has kindled court and political battles that are likely to go on for years. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, August 10, 2022

The F.B.I. Search of Trump’s Home

On Monday, federal agents descended on Mar-a-Lago, the private club and Florida home of former President Donald J. Trump, reportedly looking for classified documents and presidential papers. Trump supporters expressed outrage about the agency’s actions, while many Democrats reacted with glee. But what do we know about the search, and what comes next? Guest: Maggie Haberman , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The search at Mar-a-Lago was the culmination of a lengthy conflict between a president proud of his disdain for rules and officials charged with protecting the nation’s records and secrets. Experts say that the Justice Department would have carefully weighed the decision to carry out the search, suggesting that the investigation is serious and fairly advanced . Here is the timeline leading up to the search. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, August 09, 2022

How Democrats Salvaged a History-Making Bill

This weekend, Democrats passed legislation that would make historic investments to fight climate change and lower the cost of prescription drugs — paid for by raising taxes on businesses. How did the party finally make progress on the bill, and what effects will it have? Guest: Emily Cochrane , a Washington-based correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Here’s what is in the climate, tax and health care package . How Senator Joe Manchin turned from a holdout into a deal maker . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, August 08, 2022

The Alex Jones Verdict and the Fight Against Disinformation

This episode contains descriptions of distressing scenes.  In a landmark ruling, a jury in Texas ordered Alex Jones, America’s most prominent conspiracy theorist, to pay millions of dollars to the parents of a boy killed at Sandy Hook for the damage caused by his lies about the mass shooting. What is the significance of the trial, and will it do anything to change the world of lies and misinformation? Guest: Elizabeth Williamson , a feature writer based in the Washington bureau of The New York Times. Background reading:  What to know about the defamation case against Alex Jones , the far-right conspiracy theorist who used his Infowars media company to spread lies about the Sandy Hook school shooting. The parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook shooting were awarded $45.2 million in punitive damages at the conclusion of the trial .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, August 07, 2022

The Sunday Read: 'Why Was Joshua Held for More Than Two Years for Someone Else’s Crimes?'

The more he insisted that his name was Joshua, the more delusional he came to be seen. Journalist Robert Kolker tells us the remarkable story of Joshua Spriestersbach, a homeless man who wound up serving more than two years in a Honolulu jail for crimes committed by someone else. It was a case of mistaken identity that developed into “a slow-motion game of hot potato between the police, the courts, the jails and the hospitals,” Mr. Kolker writes. He delves into how homelessness and mental illness shaped Mr. Spriestersbach’s adult life, two factors that led him into a situation in which he had little control — a bureaucratic wormhole that commandeered and consumed two and a half years of his life. This story was written by Robert Kolker and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, August 05, 2022

Vacationing in the Time of Covid

Charles Falls Jr., known as Chillie, loves to take cruises. But Covid, as it has done for so many, left him marooned at home in Virginia. As he told Cristal Duhaime, a producer at the Times podcast First Person, as soon as restrictions eased, he eagerly planned a return to the waves. But for Chillie, who suffers from pulmonary disease, resuming his beloved travels — particularly aboard the cramped quarters of a cruise ship, most people’s idea of a pandemic nightmare — was especially perilous. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, August 04, 2022

How to Interpret the Kansas Referendum on Abortion

This episode contains mention of sexual assault.  Kansas this week became the first U.S. state since the fall of Roe v. Wade to put the question of abortion directly to the electorate. The result was resounding. Voters chose overwhelmingly to preserve abortion rights, an outcome that could have important political reverberations for the rest of the country. Guest: Mitch Smith , a correspondent covering the Midwest and the Great Plains for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The defeat of the ballot measure in Kansas was the most tangible demonstration yet of a political backlash against the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe. The result relied on a broad coalition of voters who turned out in huge numbers and crashed through party and geographic lines. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, August 03, 2022

Why Are Democrats Bankrolling Far-Right Candidates?

Democrats are meddling in Republican primaries this year to an unusual degree, attempting to elevate extremist candidates who they think will be easy to defeat in midterms in the fall. Nowhere has that strategy been more divisive than in the election for a House seat in Michigan. Guest: Jonathan Weisman , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The meddling in Republican primaries has prompted angry finger-pointing and a debate among Democrats over the perils and wisdom of the strategy. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, August 02, 2022

The Killing of bin Laden’s Successor

On Monday, President Biden announced that the United States had killed Ayman al-Zawahri in a drone strike in Afghanistan.  Al-Zawahri was the leader of Al Qaeda. A long time number two to Osama bin Laden and the intellectual spine of the terrorist group, he assumed power after bin Laden was killed by U.S. in 2011.  Who was al-Zawahri, and what does his death mean for Afghanistan’s relationship with the United States and for the threat of global terrorism?  Guest: Eric Schmitt , a senior correspondent covering national security for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The drone strike that killed al-Zawahri, a key plotter of the 9/11 attacks, capped a 21-year manhunt .  Killed at 71, al-Zawahri led a life of secrecy and violence .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, August 01, 2022

How Monkeypox Went From Containable to Crisis

In mid-June, cases of monkeypox were in the double digits in the United States. There were drug treatments and vaccines against it. There didn’t seem to be any reason for alarm. But in the weeks since, the virus has spread rapidly across the country, with some local and state officials declaring public health emergencies. Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli , a science and global health reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Longstanding weaknesses in the American public health system are giving monkeypox a chance to become entrenched . Here are answers to three pressing questions about how the virus spreads and how it can be treated. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, July 31, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘Inside the Push to Diversify the Book Business’

For generations, America’s major publishers focused almost entirely on white readers. Now a new cadre of executives is trying to open up the industry. The journalist Marcela Valdes spent a year reporting on what she described as “the problematic history of diversity in book publishing and the ways it has affected editors, authors and what you see (or don’t see) in bookstores.” Interviewing more than 50 current and former book professionals, as well as authors, Ms. Valdes learned about the previous unsuccessful attempts to cultivate Black audiences, and considered the intricacies of an industry culture that still struggles to “overcome the clubby, white elitism it was born in.” As one publishing executive puts it, the future of book publishing will be determined not only by its recent hires but also by how it answers this question: Instead of fighting over slices of a shrinking pie, can publishers work to make the readership bigger for everyone? This story was written by Marcela Valdes and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Fri, July 29, 2022

The Rise of the Conservative Latina

For decades, Republicans have sought to make gains with a critical voting block: Latinos. Last month, when Mayra Flores was elected to Congress from Texas, she finally showed them a way to gain that support. Today, we explore what her campaign tells us about the future of the Latino vote. Guest: Jennifer Medina , a national reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Ms. Flores has leaned into her personal story to persuade voters with conservative values that it’s time to give the Republicans a try. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, July 28, 2022

How Expecting Inflation Can Actually Create More Inflation

To fight historic levels of inflation, the Federal Reserve this week, once again, raised interest rates, its most powerful weapon against rising prices. The move was intended to slow demand, but there was also a psychological factor: If consumers become convinced that inflation is a permanent feature of the economy, that might become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Guest: Jeanna Smialek , a correspondent covering the Federal Reserve and the economy for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The Federal Reserve has pushed up borrowing costs at the fastest pace in decades. The New York Times invited readers to share their thoughts about the price rises and asked how much more inflation they expected. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, July 27, 2022

The Case Against Deshaun Watson

This episode contains details of alleged sexual assault.  In the past year, more than 20 different women have accused the star N.F.L. quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual misconduct. Despite the allegations, Watson has signed one of the most lucrative contracts in the history of football, with the Cleveland Browns, and will take the field today for training camp. Guest: Jenny Vrentas , a sports reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The accusations have been frequent and startling : More than two dozen women have said that Watson harassed or assaulted them . Watson and his lawyers say the encounters were innocuous. N.F.L. players pay a small price when accused of violence against women, a peer-reviewed study has found. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, July 26, 2022

How Roe’s Demise Could Safeguard Gay Marriage

After Roe v. Wade was overturned, Democrats introduced a bill to prevent the right to gay marriage from meeting the same fate as the right to abortion. The bill was expected to go nowhere, but it has won more and more Republican support and now seems to have a narrow path to enactment. Guest: Annie Karni , a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Larger-than-expected Republican support in the House for legislation to codify marriage equality caught both parties off guard . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, July 25, 2022

Death of a Crypto Company

Born in response to the 2008 financial crisis, cryptocurrency was supposed be a form of money that eliminated the traditional gatekeepers who had overseen the tanking of the economy. But a crash in value recently has raised questions about cryptocurrency’s central promise. Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany , a reporter covering cryptocurrencies and fintech for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  No one wanted to miss out on the cryptocurrency mania. A global industry worth hundreds of billions of dollars rose up practically overnight. Now it is crashing down . Celsius Network was managing more than $20 billion in assets. Last month, it became the latest crypto venture to spiral into a crisis . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, July 24, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘The Books About Sex That Every Family Should Read’

How do you teach your child about sex? It’s a perennial question that has spawned hundreds of illustrated books meant to demystify sexual intercourse. But for the Canadian author Cory Silverberg, there was something lacking. Silverberg, who uses they/them pronouns, felt that books on sex aimed at children often omitted mention of intimacy in the context of disability or gender nonconformity. And so they set about making a book of their own. They wanted to tell a story of how babies are made that would apply to all kinds of children, whether they were conceived the traditional way or through reproductive technologies, whether they live with adoptive or biological parents, and no matter their family configuration. The book critic Elaine Blair, who had also felt that children’s literature on sex was a little thin on inclusivity, recalls being drawn in by the fact that Silverberg’s “Sex is a Funny Word” is one of few children’s books that contend with the fact that children encounter representations of sexuality in the media. Ms. Blair met up with Silverberg in Houston to understand the germ of the idea and the editorial process of delivering the book, from conception to print. This story was written by Elaine Blair and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Fri, July 22, 2022

Utah’s ‘Environmental Nuclear Bomb’

The Great Salt Lake is drying up. Soaring demand for water, exacerbated by drought and higher temperatures in the region, are shrinking the waters, which play such a crucial role in the landscape, ecology and weather of Salt Lake City and Utah. Can the lake be saved? Guest: Christopher Flavelle , a climate reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Utah’s dilemma raises a core question as the United States heats up: How quickly are Americans willing to adapt to the effects of climate change, even as those effects become urgent, obvious, and potentially catastrophic? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, July 21, 2022

The Case Against Donald Trump

A series of blockbuster hearings from the Jan. 6 committee has put growing pressure on Attorney General Merrick B. Garland to bring criminal charges against former President Donald J. Trump over the efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Before today’s committee hearing, we speak with Andrew D. Goldstein, one of the prosecutors who led the last major investigation into Mr. Trump, about why winning a case against the former president is such a challenge. Guest: Andrew Goldstein, a federal prosecutor who was part of the Mueller inquiry into Mr. Trump.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Mr. Trump has issued a rambling 12-page statement containing his usual mix of outlandish claims, hyperbole and outright falsehoods, but also, apparently, with something different: the beginnings of a legal defense. Robert S. Mueller III was often portrayed as the omnipotent fact-gatherer for his inquiry, but it was Mr. Goldstein who had a much more involved, day-to-day role. (Here’s our profile of Mr. Goldstein from 2019 .) For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, July 20, 2022

How Abortion Bans Are Restricting Miscarriage Care

Across the United States, Republicans emboldened by the overturning of Roe v. Wade are passing laws intended to stop medical staff from providing an abortion. But those same laws may also be scaring health workers out of providing basic care for miscarriages. Guest: Pam Belluck , a health and science writer for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Although post-Roe laws are technically intended to apply only to abortions, some patients have reported hurdles receiving standard surgical procedures or medication for the loss of desired pregnancies. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, July 19, 2022

Broken Climate Pledges and Europe’s Heat Wave

A record-breaking heat wave is currently washing over Europe. In parts of Britain, the mercury has hit a freakishly high 100 degrees Fahrenheit or more. While that is happening, both Europe and the United States — two of the world’s largest contributors to global warming — are abandoning key commitments to limit emissions. Guest: Somini Sengupta , the international climate reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, an ardent champion of the fossil fuel industry, has almost single-handedly doused any hopes of immediate climate action in Washington. The European Parliament recently endorsed labeling some gas and nuclear energy projects “green.” Critics said it would prolong the reliance on fossil fuels . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, July 18, 2022

When Biden Met M.B.S.

In the past, President Biden has called Saudi Arabia a “pariah” for its human rights abuses and said that he would never meet with its de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. But Mr. Biden’s first trip as president to the Middle East included talks with the prince. What prompted the change in course? Guest: Ben Hubbard , the Beirut bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Mr. Biden’s visit to Saudi Arabia garnered scathing criticism and modest accords . An unspoken result of Mr. Biden’s meeting with Prince Mohammed: A setback in the case of Jamal Khashoggi , a journalist who was killed by Saudi agents in 2018. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, July 17, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘Want to Do Less Time? A Prison Consultant Might Be Able to Help.’

People heading to court often turn to the internet for guidance. In so doing, many come across the work of Justin Paperny, who dispenses advice on his YouTube channel. His videos offer preparation advice and help manage expectations, while providing defendants information to be able to hold their current lawyers accountable, and to try to negotiate a lighter sentence. Mr. Paperny, a former financial criminal, also leads White Collar Advice with his partner Michael Santos, another former convict. The firm is made up of 12 convicted felons who each have their own consulting specialty based on where they served time and their own sentencing experiences. The journalist Jack Hitt relates the story of the two men and the details of their firm, which “fills a need in 21st-century America.” It is, Mr. Hitt writes, “a natural market outgrowth of a continuing and profound shift in America’s judicial system.” This story was written by Jack Hitt recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, July 15, 2022

A View of the Beginning of Time

Ancient galaxies carpeting the sky like jewels on black velvet. Fledgling stars shining out from deep within cumulus clouds of interstellar dust. Hints of water vapor in the atmosphere of a remote exoplanet. This week, NASA released new images captured from a point in space one million miles from Earth. Today, we discuss the James Webb Space Telescope, the world’s most powerful space observatory, its journey to launch and what it can teach us about the universe. Guest: Kenneth Chang , a science reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Here are more scenes of the universe captured by the Webb telescope. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, July 14, 2022

How Sri Lanka’s Economy Collapsed

In recent days, the political crisis in Sri Lanka has reached a critical point, with its president fleeing the country and protesters occupying his residence and office. Today, “The Daily” explores how the island nation, whose economy was once held up as a success story in South Asia, came apart — and why it’s a cautionary tale. Guest: Emily Schmall , a South Asia correspondent for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Yesterday, mass demonstrations and tear gas filled the streets of Colombo, the Sri Lankan capital, and late into the night, protesters clashed with the police outside Parliament. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, July 13, 2022

Could the Midterms Be Tighter Than Expected?

For months, leaders of the Democratic Party and President Biden have been bracing for huge losses in the upcoming midterm elections. Today, “The Daily” explores a new New York Times poll that complicates that thinking — and could set the stage for a very different showdown in November. Guest: Nate Cohn , a domestic correspondent for The Upshot at The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Here’s what a new Times poll shows about divisions and dissatisfaction in the United States. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, July 12, 2022

Can Elon Musk Get Out of Buying Twitter?

Last week, Elon Musk announced that he was pulling out of his $44 billion agreement to purchase Twitter. Today, we explore why a company that once tried to fend off this acquisition is now trying to force Mr. Musk to buy it. Guest: Kate Conger , a technology reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Why Mr. Musk is leaving Twitter worse off than it was when he said he would buy it. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, July 11, 2022

On Abortion Laws, It All Goes Back to 2010

When the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the court’s conservative majority argued it was simply handing the question of abortion to the states and their voters to decide for themselves. But in reality, the court was ensuring that many states, from Arizona to Ohio, would immediately ban the procedure without much debate, because their legislatures are now dominated by hard-line Republicans. Today, we tell the story of how those Republican legislators achieved that dominance. Guest: Kate Zernike , a political reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  How the beginning of the end of Roe v. Wade arrived on election night in November 2010. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, July 10, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘The Rise and Fall of America’s Environmentalist Underground’

Warning of imminent ecological catastrophe, the Earth Liberation Front became notorious in the late 1990s for setting fire to symbols of ecological destruction, including timber mills, an S.U.V. dealership and a ski resort. The group was widely demonized. Its exploits were condemned by mainstream environmental groups, ridiculed by the media and inspired a furious crackdown from law enforcement. But in 2022 the group is more relevant than ever. These days even America’s mainstream environmental movement has begun to take a more confrontational approach, having previously confined its activities largely to rallies, marches and other lawful forms of protest. Even the “staid” environmental groups based in Washington have slowly started to embrace more radical tactics. Climate activists are starting to abandon their dogmatic attachment to pacifism, choosing instead to work toward destroying the “machines” inflicting the damage — but will such a radical idea prove effective? The journalist Matthew Wolfe delves into the world of the activists, and questions the future of environmental activism. This story was written by Matthew Wolfe and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, July 08, 2022

The Final Days of Boris Johnson

After a flurry of ministerial resignations and calls from members of his own party for his departure, Boris Johnson agreed on Thursday to resign as prime minister of Britain. During his tenure, Mr. Johnson survived a series of scandals and skated past a lot of bad news. But even he was unable to maneuver his way out of his latest misstep. Guest: Mark Landler , the London bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Mr. Johnson’s resignation brought a messy end to a messy three-year tenure . Here’s a guide to why he was forced out and who might succeed him. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, July 07, 2022

An Anti-Abortion Campaigner on the Movement’s Historic Win

After Roe v. Wade was decided in 1973, a group of conservative lawyers embarked on what would become a decades-long mission to reverse the ruling. One of those lawyers, James Bopp, explains how they succeeded and what comes next. Guest: James Bopp, general counsel for the National Right to Life Committee.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Reaction to the Supreme Court’s decision reflected a polarized nation: jubilation and relief on one side, outrage and grief on the other. Both sides quickly pivoted to the fights ahead . Reversing the ruling in Roe v. Wade, far from settling the matter, has instead kindled court and political battles across the states that are likely to go on for years. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, July 06, 2022

How Brittney Griner Became a Political Pawn

Brittney Griner, the American W.N.B.A. star who has been detained in Russia since February, recently sent a letter to President Biden. “I’m terrified I might be here forever,” she wrote. The White House vowed to use “every tool” to bring Ms. Griner back to the United States, but organizing her release is a tricky proposition, complicated not least by Washington’s break with Moscow over the war in Ukraine. Guest: Michael Crowley , a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Brittney Griner has endured months in a Russian prison and faces the threat of years more . Her letter to Mr. Biden asked him to keep her case in mind. “I realize you are dealing with so much, but please don’t forget about me and the other American detainees. Please do all you can to bring us home,” she wrote. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, July 05, 2022

The Promises and Pitfalls of the New Gun Law

President Biden has heralded the recent gun safety bill as the most significant federal attempt to reduce gun violence in 30 years. But after a gunman opened fire from a rooftop onto a Fourth of July parade in a Chicago suburb, questions abound about what the landmark legislation will — and will not — achieve. Guest: Sheryl Gay Stolberg , a Washington correspondent covering health policy for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Six people were killed and dozens more wounded in the deadly shooting at a parade in Highland Park, Ill., a suburb of Chicago. The police have taken a 22-year-old man into custody . Gun violence researchers have waged an often-frustrating battle to translate their findings into public policy . Here’s what is in the gun safety law — officially called the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — and what was left out. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Fri, July 01, 2022

Discussing Dobbs With an Abortion Rights Champion of the ’70s

A little over 50 years ago, Nancy Stearns, a young lawyer, was presenting a case in New York with a bold legal assertion: that the right to abortion was fundamental to equal rights for women. She never got to conclude her argument — first New York changed the law, then came Roe v. Wade. Now, with Roe overturned, she describes how it feels to watch the right to terminate a pregnancy fall away. Guest: Nancy Stearns, a lawyer who used an argument of equal rights to challenge the constitutionality of abortion bans. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The United States almost took a different path toward abortion rights . Abramowicz v. Lefkowitz was the first case in the country to challenge a state’s strict abortion law on behalf of women. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, June 30, 2022

How Long Will Europe Support Ukraine?

At the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, European leaders painted the battle in stark moral terms, imposing harsh sanctions against Russia and talking about President Volodymyr Zelensky as a hero. But as the war drags on, different conversations have taken place behind the scenes to consider what Ukraine might need to give up to achieve peace. Guest: Matina Stevis-Gridneff , the Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Countries in the Group of 7 face dueling pressures: Penalizing Russia while easing the economic pain at home. Chancellor Olaf Scholz of Germany and President Emmanuel Macron of France are expected to visit Ukraine on Thursday — but they may face a tense reception . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, June 29, 2022

An Explosive Jan. 6th Hearing

On Jan. 6, 2021, when supporters of Donald Trump stormed the Capitol, Cassidy Hutchinson was at work in the White House alongside her boss, Mark Meadows, then the chief of staff. Her stunning testimony has provided a fly-on-the-wall account of what Mr. Trump knew about the events that day. Guest: Luke Broadwater , a congressional reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Ms. Hutchinson’s evidence made her one of the most forceful and compelling witnesses to reveal details about Mr. Trump’s bizarre and violent behavior. The revelations could nudge Mr. Trump closer to facing criminal charges , legal experts said. Here’s a timeline of the key scenes in Ms. Hutchinson’s testimony. For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, June 28, 2022

The U.S. Abortion Map

In the days since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, states have rushed to either ban, restrict or protect abortion. The different approaches have created a fragmented, patchwork map of America. Guest: Margot Sanger-Katz , a domestic correspondent covering health care for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  With Roe overturned, the distances many women will need to travel for an abortion will increase drastically. Here are answers to some of the fundamental questions about the ramifications of the justices’ decision. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, June 27, 2022

Inside Four Abortion Clinics the Day Roe Ended

This episode contains strong language and mentions sexual assault. The Supreme Court decision on Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade sent abortion clinics into a tailspin. That day Rosenda, a receptionist at a family planning clinic in Arizona, spent eight hours on the phone telling women the clinic could no longer help them. “I wanted to hug her, I wanted to help her but I know I can’t,” she said of one patient she called. “I wanted to scream.” In the hours after the decision, we spoke to clinic doctors and staff members trying to make sense of the news. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The overturning of Roe set off waves of triumph and of despair , from the protesters on either side massing in front of the Supreme Court, to abortion clinics and crisis pregnancy centers. Over the weekend, anti-abortion forces vowed to push for near-total bans in every state in the nation, and abortion rights groups insisted they would harness rage over the decision to fight back in the courts. See our updates from Sunday. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, June 26, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘How Houston Moved 25,000 People From the Streets Into Homes of Their Own’

Michael Kimmelman, the architecture critic of The New York Times, traveled to Houston to observe an approach to chronic homelessness that has won widespread praise. Houston, the nation’s fourth-most populous city, has moved more than 25,000 homeless people directly into apartments and houses in the past decade, an overwhelming majority of whom remain housed after two years. This has been achieved through a “housing first” practice: moving the most vulnerable from the streets directly into apartments, instead of shelters, without individuals being required to do a 12-step program, or to find a job. Delving into the finer details of the process, Kimmelman considers the different logic “housing first” involves. After all, “when you’re drowning, it doesn’t help if your rescuer insists you learn to swim before returning you to shore,” he writes. “You can address your issues once you’re on land. Or not. Either way, you join the wider population of people battling demons behind closed doors.” This story was written and narrated by Michael Kimmelman. To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Sat, June 25, 2022

Special Episode: Roe v. Wade Is Overturned

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a ruling that eliminates women’s constitutional right to abortion after almost 50 years. “Roe was egregiously wrong from the start,” Justice Samuel A. Alito Jr. wrote on behalf of the majority, while President Biden has denounced the court’s action as the “realization of extreme ideology.” In this special episode, we explore how the court arrived at this landmark decision — and how it will transform American life. Guest: Adam Liptak , a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Read the majority decision that overruled Roe v. Wade , with notes by New York Times reporters. The court’s decision was one of the legacies of President Donald J. Trump , with all three of his appointees in the majority in the 6-to-3 ruling. Privately, the former president has called the reversal of Roe “bad” for the Republican Party. Abortion is now banned in several states, with trigger laws in others set to take effect in the coming days. See where women would be most affected . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Fri, June 24, 2022

One Elite High School’s Struggle Over Admissions

A bitter debate about the criteria for enrolling students at Lowell, in California, has echoes of the soul-searching happening across the U.S. education system. Guest: Jay Caspian Kang , a writer for Times Opinion and The New York Times Magazine; and Jessica Cheung , a senior audio producer for The Daily.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The decision to replace Lowell High School’s admission process with a lottery system was a key factor at play in a recall election in February that ousted three members of San Francisco’s school board. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, June 23, 2022

Bonus: A Major Ruling on Guns

In the most sweeping ruling on firearms in decades, the Supreme Court struck down a New York law today that had placed strict limits on carrying guns outside the home. The decision has far-reaching implications, particularly for six other states that have similar laws limiting guns in public. This evening, we revisit an episode from November 2021 that tells the story behind one of the most significant gun cases in American history.   Guest: Adam Liptak , a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times.

Thu, June 23, 2022

The Supreme Court Case That Could Doom U.S. Climate Goals

While coming rulings on abortion and guns have garnered lots of attention, the Supreme Court is also set to make another major decision in a less-publicized suit involving climate change. The case, about how far the Environmental Protection Agency can regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, could affect the way the entire government makes rules and regulations. Guest: Coral Davenport , a correspondent covering energy and environmental policy for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Republican attorneys general and conservative allies have waged a multiyear campaign to tilt courts against climate action . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, June 22, 2022

How Biden’s Approval Rating Got So Low

During his campaign for president and in his first year in office, Joe Biden tried to be all things to all people. But trying to govern on behalf of such a broad political coalition has left his administration with something of an identity crisis. In alarming figures for Democrats ahead of the midterms, Mr. Biden’s approval rating has reached the lowest level of his presidency, while 70 percent of Americans say that the country is on the wrong track. Guest: Alexander Burns , a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Confidential polling data obtained by The Times highlights the biggest challenges for Mr. Biden and his party in this election year. The $1.9 trillion pandemic-relief law unleashed a giant wave of spending on local construction projects and programs. But Democratic candidates aren’t getting much credit for it. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, June 21, 2022

Why Is It So Hard to Buy a House in America Right Now?

This episode contains strong language. When Drew Mena and Amena Sengal decided last year to sell their home in New York and relocate their young family to Austin, Texas, they figured they’d have no problem. What they hadn’t realized was that, across the country, home prices — and competition to secure properties — had risen to jaw-dropping levels. Guest: Francesca Mari, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and a fellow at the think tank New America. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Soaring demand, pinched supply, regular buyers acting like speculators … will real estate ever be normal again? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sat, June 18, 2022

A New Podcast From The Times: First Person

First Person is the newest show from New York Times Opinion. Each week, host Lulu Garcia-Navarro shares the stories of people living through the headlines. In this episode, Lulu asks: Are parents’ rights truly rights for all parents, no matter their politics? Parental rights. It’s a term that burst into the public consciousness in recent years. This year alone, 82 bills have been introduced in 26 states under the banner of parental rights. On issues such as masking, vaccine mandates, critical race theory and book bans, parents are showing up at school board meetings to demand a greater say in their children’s education and lives. And it has coalesced into a powerful political force on the right. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Fri, June 17, 2022

What the Jan. 6 Hearings Have Revealed So Far

This episode contains strong language. The House committee that was tasked with scrutinizing the events surrounding the attack at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021 is holding a series of public hearings. Testimony from key figures has explored a campaign by former President Donald J. Trump and his allies to subvert American democracy and cling to power by reversing an election. The panel has recounted how Mr. Trump’s actions brought the United States to the brink of a constitutional crisis. Guest: Luke Broadwater , a congressional reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  On Thursday, testimony laid out how Mr. Trump pressured Vice President Mike Pence to overturn his election defeat, even after he was told it was illegal . Here are four takeaways from Day 3. Follow a detailed timeline of the key moments , from the buildup to the attack to now. Here are answers to some common questions about the House committee investigating the riot and the proceedings. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, June 16, 2022

How Worried Should We Be About Monkeypox?

Cases of the monkeypox virus are spreading in many countries where it has rarely, if ever, been seen before, including in the United States. Although there are a lot of unknowns about the illness, the rapidly rising number of infections has caused alarm bells to sound among public health agencies. Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli , a reporter for The New York Times, with a focus on science and global health. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  In the U.S., the monkeypox outbreak has grown to around 80 cases. Globally, there have been about 2,000 confirmed cases. The outbreak poses a “real risk” to public health , the World Health Organization said. Here’s what to know about monkeypox and the risks it poses. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, June 15, 2022

The Claws of a Bear Market

The meteoric rise of the U.S. stock market over the past two years has come to an abrupt end. A steep downturn recently has led to what’s known as a bear market. But what does that mean, and why might policymakers have to hurt the economy to help it in the long term? Guest: Jim Tankersley , a White House correspondent for The New York Times, with a focus on economic policy. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Steep downturns of stocks by 20 percent or more are relatively rare, but how long they last could portend damage . The last such drop happened in early 2020 as the coronavirus spread. Here’s what else to know about bear markets. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, June 14, 2022

Senator Chris Murphy on the Bipartisan Gun Safety Deal

The Senate has reached a bipartisan deal that could lead to the most significant federal response to gun violence in decades. Senator Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, was deeply involved in the negotiations. Today, he tells us how news of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, left him with a feeling of desperation — and renewed determination to make progress. Guest: Senator Chris Murphy, who has spent the decade since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., trying to enact change on gun safety. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The agreement put forward by 10 Republicans and 10 Democrats would provide funding for states to enact “red flag” laws that allow the authorities to temporarily confiscate guns from people deemed to be dangerous. Though the deal is less than Democrats wanted , it is still seen as a significant step that could save lives. Americans in communities scarred by mass shootings acknowledged the proposal as progress but said it did not go far enough. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, June 13, 2022

The Incomplete Picture of the War in Ukraine

In the nearly four months since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the United States has been giving officials in Kyiv a steady stream of intelligence to aid them in the fight. But what is becoming clear is that the Ukrainians are not returning the favor. Guest: Julian E. Barnes , a national security reporter for The New York Times covering the intelligence agencies. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  American intelligence agencies know far more about Russia’s military than about Ukraine’s war strategy, officials say. The outcome of battles for key cities in eastern Ukraine could prompt the country’s Western allies to start rethinking their goals . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, June 12, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘The “E-Pimps” of OnlyFans’

Ezra Marcus takes a deep dive into the world of OnlyFans and self-described e-pimps, and untangles the vast web of models, agencies and “chatters” (the people who often act as the OnlyFans models in private messages with the customers) that support these lucrative businesses. The article explores how e-pimps can help turn a seemingly simple exchange of “dollars for sexts” into a transaction that extends across layers of third-party intermediaries. With the help of e-pimps, even the most impersonal of transactions are fine-tuned to feel personal. As Mr. Marcus discovers: “That OnlyFans creator you’re DMing? It’s probably a marketing ghostwriter impersonating a woman.” When it comes to OnlyFans and its legions of e-pimps, deceit and desire work together closely. This story was written by Ezra Marcus and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Fri, June 10, 2022

The Real Meaning of Chesa Boudin’s Recall

This episode contains strong language. This week, voters in San Francisco ousted Chesa Boudin, their progressive district attorney. The move was seen as a rejection of a class of prosecutors who are determined to overhaul the criminal justice system. But what happened to Mr. Boudin is really a fine point at the end of a much longer story. Guest: Astead W. Herndon , a national political reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  By ousting Mr. Boudin, voters in San Francisco put an end to one of the United States’ most pioneering experiments in criminal justice overhaul . The progressive backlash in California has sent a signal about the potency of law and order as a political message in 2022. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, June 09, 2022

The Proud Boys’ Path to Jan. 6

This episode contains strong language. After a nearly yearlong investigation, the congressional committee examining the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol will begin holding televised hearings on Thursday. One focus of the hearings will be the Proud Boys. The trajectory of that group, which grew out of a drinking club in New York City for men who felt put upon by liberal culture, has now led to charges of trying to overthrow the United States government. Guest: Alan Feuer , a reporter covering courts and criminal justice for The New York Times.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  A federal indictment has charged five members of the Proud Boys, including Enrique Tarrio, its former leader, with seditious conspiracy . How Gavin McInnes, the Proud Boys founder, went from Brooklyn hipster to far-right provocateur . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, June 08, 2022

‘Most Violence Is Not Caused by Mental Illness’ (From the Archive)

After a series of deadly mass shootings in the United States, the National Rifle Association and some Republican leaders and conservatives are pointing to mental illness. This approach raises a question: How can the mental health system stop gun violence when mental illness is so rarely the cause of it? We revisit a conversation from 2018 with a psychiatrist who is wrestling with that challenge. Guest: Dr. Amy Barnhorst , the vice chairwoman of community psychiatry at the University of California, Davis.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Many Republicans opposed to more gun control have called instead for investing in mental health programs, increasing funding for law enforcement and bolstering security at schools. Many Democrats say they are missing the point . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, June 07, 2022

Why Polling on Gun Control Gets It Wrong

In calling for Republicans to pass gun safety measures like expanded background checks, Democrats point to polls that show most Americans support the idea.  They aren’t wrong about the polling. In fact, some polls show that over 90 percent of Americans support expanded checks.  Polling, however, does not tell the whole story.  Guest: Nate Cohn , a domestic correspondent for The Upshot at The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Broad public support for gun control may not be as broad as polling shows or as Democrats hope.  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, June 06, 2022

What Depp v. Heard Means for #MeToo

This episode contains strong language and details of a sexual assault accusation. Since a jury ruled in favor of Johnny Depp in his defamation case against his ex-wife Amber Heard, there has been impassioned debate about what exactly the outcome means for the #MeToo movement. It raises the question: If people being accused of sexual assault can potentially win defamation cases in court, what does that mean for the accused — and the accusers — moving forward? Guest: Julia Jacobs , a culture reporter for The New York Times.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Johnny Depp’s victory against his ex-wife Amber Heard in one of the highest profile defamation cases to go to trial could inspire others accused of abuse or misconduct to try their luck with juries.  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, June 05, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘I’ve Always Struggled With My Weight. Losing It Didn’t Mean Winning.’

We cannot escape our bodies. So how do we reconcile them with who we really are? Sam Anderson, a staff writer, considers this particular conundrum of the human condition by recounting his lifelong struggle to maintain a healthy weight: his teenage triumph over the “legendary snacker” he was in middle school, the slow creep of the pounds in early adulthood, and the pandemic’s expansive effect on his waistline. Anderson also explores what it takes to monitor food consumption, the linguistic legacy of 1980s diet culture, the curse of intergenerational weight problems, the natural limitations of weight-loss efforts and the importance of self-acceptance. This story was written and narrated by Sam Anderson . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, June 03, 2022

The Cost of Haiti’s Freedom

In 1791, enslaved Haitians did the seemingly impossible. They ousted their French masters and created the first free Black nation in the Americas. But France made Haitians pay for that freedom. A team of reporters from The New York Times looked at the extent and effect of the ensuing payments. Guest: Catherine Porter , the Toronto bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The first people in the modern world to free themselves from slavery and create their own nation were forced to pay for their freedom. A Times investigation explores Haiti’s reparations to France . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, June 02, 2022

Lessons in Gun Control From California

As a proportion of its population, California has one of the lowest rates of gun deaths in the United States — 8.5 per 100,000 people, compared with 13.7 nationally. How did the state get that way? Guest: Shawn Hubler , a California correspondent for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Californians are about 25 percent less likely to die in mass shootings, compared with residents of other states, according to a recent study. In a newsletter this week, the Times correspondent Shawn Hubler looked into how and why gun laws there work . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Wed, June 01, 2022

Portraits of Grief From Uvalde

This episode contains strong language. Gemma Lopez, 10, watched a movie in class that day. Jacob Albarado, a Border Patrol officer, was getting his hair cut when he heard there was a gunman at his daughter’s school, where his wife is a teacher. Ricardo Garcia, a hospital groundskeeper, can still hear the screaming of parents in the emergency room. These are some of the stories of those who lived through the devastation of the shooting at Robb Elementary School. Guest: Rick Rojas , a national correspondent for The New York Times; Natalie Kitroeff , a correspondent for The Times; and Eduardo Medina , a reporter covering breaking news for The Times.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  A week after the shooting, the nearly two dozen funerals have begun in a community that must contemplate an agonizing new reality . As soon as the scale of the tragedy became clear, congregants rushed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In the days since, they’ve kept going in search of comfort and community . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, May 31, 2022

Why the Police Took 78 Minutes to Stop the Uvalde Gunman

After the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the explanation for how the police acted kept shifting. Now, a clearer picture has emerged. Guest: J. David Goodman , the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  A timeline from the state police raised the painful possibility that had officers done more, and faster, not all of those who died — 19 children and two teachers — would have lost their lives. The degree to which some law enforcement officers on the scene disagreed with the decision to hold back has become more apparent. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Fri, May 27, 2022

What Really Caused the Baby Formula Shortage

A dire lack of baby formula in the United States in the past few weeks has been blamed on production deficiencies such as the small number of manufacturers and an inflexible supply chain. But Christina Jewett, an investigative reporter at The Times, has traced it back further, to deadly bacteria whose detection set off a chain of events that ultimately led to the shortage. Guest: Christina Jewett, an investigative reporter who covers the Food and Drug Administration for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  While most recent attention has been focused on fixing the supply shortfall, regulators are confronting deeper issues of safety that persist in formula manufacturing. Baby formula supplies from Europe have been shipped to the United States to address the shortage, though it may take weeks for supermarket shelves to be fully stocked again. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, May 26, 2022

Should the G.O.P. Cling to Lies About a Stolen Election?

In Pennsylvania, a candidate falsely claiming election fraud in 2020 prevailed in a crowded Republican primary for governor. But in Georgia, two incumbents — the governor and the secretary of state — beat back challenges from “stop the steal” opponents. Is re-litigating the 2020 election a vote winner for Republicans? Or is it increasingly becoming a losing issue? Guest: Reid J. Epstein , a politics reporter for The New York Times who covers campaigns and elections. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Two G.O.P. primaries in Georgia exposed the limit of Donald J. Trump’s hold on his party’s base. But Doug Mastriano’s win in Pennsylvania has provoked dissension and anxiety among Republican strategists, donors and lobbyists. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, May 25, 2022

Another Elementary School Massacre

This episode covers incidents of mass violence. At least 21 people, including 19 children, were killed when a gunman opened fire at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on Tuesday morning. It was the deadliest school shooting in the United States since the 2012 attack on the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. For some of the Sandy Hook parents, news of yet another school massacre provoked a chilling sense of numbness. Guest: Elizabeth Williamson , a feature writer for The New York Times and the author of a book on the aftermath of Sandy Hook. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Some Sandy Hook parents whose children were killed in the 2012 attack in Newtown, Conn., shared their emotions and responses to another school shooting. President Biden said that it was “time to turn this pain into action” in remarks following the massacre in Uvalde. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, May 24, 2022

Is the U.S. Changing Its Stance on Taiwan?

For decades, the U.S. has walked a careful line when it comes to Taiwan — vowing to protect the island from China, without saying exactly how far it would go to do that. On Monday, that appeared to change. Guest: David E. Sanger , a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  President Biden’s seemingly offhand remarks about Taiwan , made during his visit to Asia, caught some of his staff by surprise . The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been closely watched by those in Taiwan who feel that their island faces a similar threat from Beijing. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, May 23, 2022

A Tactical Disaster for Russia’s Military

Three months since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, one of the biggest surprises has been the inability of the Russian military to achieve some of its basic goals. One clear example: A failed attempt to cross the Donets river in eastern Ukraine earlier this month left hundreds of Russian soldiers dead. Its aftermath is raising doubts in Russia, even among the military’s most ardent supporters. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The disastrous Russian attempt to cross the Donets river resonated with some pro-Russian war bloggers who did not appear to hold back in their criticism of what they said was incompetent leadership. It appears that much of the military culture and learned behavior of the Soviet era has repeated itself in the war in Ukraine, including corruption in military spending and the longstanding practice of telling government leaders what they want to hear. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, May 22, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘Can Virtual Reality Help Ease Chronic Pain?’

Chronic pain is one of the leading causes of long-term disability in the world. By some measures, 50 million Americans live with chronic pain, in part because the power of medicine to relieve it remains inadequate. Helen Ouyang, a physician and contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, explores the potentially groundbreaking use of virtual reality in the alleviation of acute pain, as well as anxiety and depression, and meets the doctors and entrepreneurs who believe this “nonpharmacological therapy” is a good alternative to prescription drugs. A lush forest, a snow-capped mountain, a desert at sunset — could these virtual experiences really be the answer for managing chronic pain? This story was written by Helen Ouyang and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, May 20, 2022

A Better Understanding of Long Covid

Throughout the pandemic, long Covid — symptoms that occur after the initial coronavirus infection — has remained something of a medical mystery. Now, amid the latest surge of infections, a series of major studies are shedding light on the condition. Guest: Pam Belluck , a health and science reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Long Covid has become one of the most daunting legacies of the pandemic . Some research has shown that lingering symptoms are more prevalent in people in their 30s and 40s — when workers are often in the prime of their careers . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, May 19, 2022

Inside Operation Lone Star

In the post-Trump era, some red states have moved aggressively to rebuke the Biden administration at the local level and signal to voters what a Republican-led country might look like. In Texas, immigration is a key battleground. Today, we speak to Hunter Schuler, a member of the National Guards, about why Gov. Greg Abbott has sent him and thousands of other security officers to the U.S.-Mexico border. Guest: Lulu Garcia-Navarro , a Times Opinion podcast host; and J. David Goodman , the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Operation Lone Star is an expensive and unusual effort to reinforce border security. But after a year, there is little to show for it . Soldiers sent to patrol the border have complained of difficulties and a seemingly rudderless mission . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, May 18, 2022

The Battle for Azovstal: A Soldier’s Story

For the past two months, a group of Ukrainian fighters has been holed up in the Azovstal steel plant in the city of Mariupol, mounting a last stand against Russian forces in a critical part of eastern Ukraine. On Monday, Ukraine finally surrendered the plant. After the end of the determined resistance at Azovstal, we hear from Leonid Kuznetsov, a 25 year-old soldier who had been stationed inside. Guest: Michael Schwirtz , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers who fought at the steel plant in Mariupol face an uncertain future in Russian custody. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, May 17, 2022

The Mexican Model of Abortion Rights

When the Supreme Court decriminalized abortion with Roe v. Wade, it established the United States as a global leader on abortion rights, decades ahead of many other countries.  Now, with Roe likely to be overturned, we look to Mexico, a country where the playbook for securing legalized abortion could be a model for activists in the United States.  Guest: Natalie Kitroeff , a correspondent covering Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Verónica Cruz spent years defying the law in Mexico, helping thousands of women get abortions. Now that Mexico has legalized abortion, activists are bringing their mission to a country moving in the opposite direction : the United States. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, May 16, 2022

The Racist Theory Behind So Many Mass Shootings

Over the weekend, an 18-year-old man livestreamed himself shooting 13 people and killing 10. Within hours it became clear that the shooter’s intent was to kill as many Black people as possible. The suspect wrote online that he was motivated by replacement theory — a racist idea that white people are deliberately being replaced by people of color in places like America and Europe.  What are the origins of this theory, and how has it become simultaneously more extreme and more mainstream? Guest: Nicholas Confessore , a political and investigative reporter for The New York Times.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Replacement theory, a fringe conspiracy fostered online and espoused by the suspect in the Buffalo massacre , has been embraced by some right-wing politicians and commentators. Here are our updates on the Buffalo shooting and the aftermath.  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, May 15, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘I Lived the #VanLife. It Wasn’t Pretty.’

The Times journalist Caity Weaver was tasked by her editor to go on an adventure: With an old college friend she would spend a week in California, living out of a converted camper van, in pursuit of the aesthetic fantasy known as #VanLife. Given the discomfort that can arise even in the plushiest of vehicles, it’s a surprising trend that shows no sign of letting up. As Weaver explains, even the idea of living full time out of a vehicle has “become aspirational for a subset of millennials and Zoomers, despite the fact that, traditionally, residing in a car or van is usually an action taken as a last resort, from want of other options to protect oneself from the elements.” Unpacking the craze by testing it herself, Weaver offers a humorous account of the trials of not being adequately prepared, claustrophobia, long restaurant lines, the increase in traffic within the national parks, and the disappointment that occurs when an Instagram aesthetic bumps up against reality. Sometimes fantasies are too good to be true. This story was written by Caity Weaver and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, May 13, 2022

One Million

This episode contains strong language.  Hilma Wolitzer lost her husband, Morty Wolitzer, a psychologist who loved cooking and jazz, on April 11, 2020. They had been together for 68 years. Mary-Margaret Waterbury’s uncle Michael Mantlo had introduced her to Nirvana, grunge and Elvis Costello. Chris Orr’s husband, Paul Cooper, died on March 3, 2021, before he was eligible for a Covid vaccine. He was 69. Katherine Brooks lost her husband, William Brooks, on August 16, 2021. Their daughter was 4 months old at the time. In the coming days, the number of known deaths from Covid-19 in the United States is expected to reach one million. We asked listeners to share memories about loved ones they have lost — and about what it’s like to grieve when it seems like the rest of the world is trying to move on. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  As the United States approaches a Covid toll that only hints at the suffering of millions more Americans mourning loved ones, President Biden urged vigilance against a virus that has “forever changed” the country . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, May 12, 2022

Why Inflation Doesn’t Affect Us All the Same

Fresh data from the U.S. government on Wednesday showed that inflation was still climbing at a rapid pace, prompting President Biden to say that controlling the rising prices was his “top domestic priority.” But not everybody experiences inflation equally. Why is that? Guest: Ben Casselman , an economics and business reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  What’s your rate of inflation? You can answer seven questions to estimate your personal inflation rate here . Rising prices could hurt Democrats in the midterms, and Mr. Biden has sought to turn the debate over the economy against his opponents. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, May 11, 2022

A Post-Roe America, Part 2: The Abortion Providers

This episode contains descriptions of sexual violence.   In Part 1 of our two-part series, we spoke to anti-abortion activists about their preparations for a future without Roe v. Wade. Today, we talk to people working in abortion clinics about what the potential change could mean for their patients. “Everybody’s scared,” said one provider from Oklahoma. “Every single person that walks in our clinic, you can see the fear on their faces.” Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Half of women in the United States could lose access to abortion without Roe v. Wade. Here’s how Democrats in Congress are trying to protect abortion rights . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, May 10, 2022

How Putin Co-opted Russia’s Biggest Holiday

For years, President Vladimir V. Putin has taken advantage of Victory Day — when Russians commemorate the Soviet triumph over Nazi Germany — to champion his country’s military might and project himself as a leader of enormous power. This year, he drew on the pageantry of May 9 for an even more pressing goal: making the case for the war in Ukraine. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Victory Day in Moscow this year was set up to be a lavish government-orchestrated show of Russian strength and a claim of rightful dominance over a lost empire. Mr. Putin delivered a speech in which he vowed that the military would keep fighting to rid Ukraine, in his false telling, of “torturers, death squads and Nazis.” For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, May 09, 2022

The Unseen Trauma of America’s Drone Pilots

This episode contains descriptions of suicide.  Over the past five years, a series of investigations by The Times has revealed the terror and tragedy that America’s air wars, despite being promoted as the most precise in history, have brought to civilians on the ground. The program has also exacted a heavy toll on the military personnel guiding the drones to their targets. They include soldiers such as Capt. Kevin Larson, a decorated pilot, who died by suicide after a drug arrest and court-martial. For suicide prevention resources in the United States, go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources . Go here for resources outside the United States. Guest: Dave Philipps , a national correspondent covering the military for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Captain Larson was one of the best drone pilots in the U.S. Air Force. Yet as the job weighed on him and untold others, the military failed to recognize its full impact . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, May 08, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘It Was Just a Kayaking Trip. Until It Upended Our Lives.’

It was meant to mark the start of their lives out of college, but the adventure quickly turned into a nightmare. Beginning with what seemed to be a lucky whale sighting, three friends set out on a sea-kayaking trip through Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska, watching out for bears, and having a good time, when tragedy struck. In recounting the days preceding and following the accident, which seriously injured one of his friends, the Times journalist Jon Mooallem explains how he was forced to reckon with his fears. Detailing the incident’s surprising repercussions, he muses on the importance of overcoming one’s fears, and finding poetry in life’s darkest moments. This story was written by Jon Mooallem . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Sat, May 07, 2022

The Story of Roe v. Wade, Part 2: The Culture Wars (From the Archive)

Today, we revisit a two-part series that first ran in 2018 about the history of Roe v. Wade and the woman behind it. Almost 50 years ago, when the Supreme Court first ruled that women had the constitutional right to an abortion, it was met with little controversy. In Part 2, we asked: How, then, did abortion become one of the most controversial issues of our time? Guest: Sabrina Tavernise , co-host of The Daily. As a correspondent in 2018, she reported on the story of Roe v. Wade. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading: Norma McCorvey, the “Jane Roe” of Roe v. Wade who became a divisive icon for both sides of the abortion debate, died in 2017 at the age of 69 . What would the end of Roe mean? Here are some key questions and answers . For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.  

Sat, May 07, 2022

The Story of Roe v. Wade, Part 1: Who Was Jane Roe? (From the Archive)

This week, the release of a draft Supreme Court opinion striking down Roe v. Wade has put a spotlight on the 50-year-old case that redefined abortion in America. Today, we revisit a two-part series that first ran in 2018 about the history of the case and the woman behind it. In Part 1, the story of Jane Roe. Guest: Sabrina Tavernise , co-host of The Daily. As a correspondent in 2018, she reported on the story of Roe v. Wade. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading: The leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade also takes aim at its version of history, challenging decades of scholarship that argues abortion was not always a crime. Remembering a time before Roe : When New York legalized abortion in 1970, three years before the landmark ruling, hundreds of thousands of women traveled there from other states for the procedure. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily .

Fri, May 06, 2022

Anti-Abortion Activists on a Post-Roe Future

Since the leak of the Supreme Court opinion on overturning the constitutional right to abortion, both sides of the fight have been scrambling. Today, in the first of two parts, we speak to anti-abortion activists such as Michael Gonidakis, president of Ohio Right to Life, about what comes next. “It’s been a whirlwind,” he said. “We’re in uncharted territory.” Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  For half a century, right-wing legal thinkers have been working toward the moment foretold by the leaked draft. Democrats aim to use abortion rights to jolt state legislative races . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, May 05, 2022

A Post-Roe Map of America

If the Supreme Court revokes Roe v. Wade, individual states will probably be left to make their own decisions about abortion provision. Some states will ban abortion, and some will continue to allow it. And then there is a third group: swing states, where a final decision will be up for grabs. Guest: Margot Sanger-Katz , a domestic correspondent covering health care for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Who gets abortions in the United States? What are trigger laws? And which states have them ? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, May 04, 2022

Is This How Roe Ends?

The revelation that the Supreme Court could end the constitutional right to abortion in the United States has set off a political firestorm and deepened divisions about one of the most contentious issues in American society. What exactly is in the draft opinion that was leaked this week, and what does it mean for the court and for the country? Guest: Adam Liptak , who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Here are some key questions and answers about the possible effects of ending Roe v. Wade. If the Supreme Court does overturn the ruling, where would abortion be banned? For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, May 03, 2022

The Mar-a-Lago Midterms

Unlike other former presidents after leaving office, Donald J. Trump has remained in the middle of the political stage — raising more money than the Republican Party itself and doling out coveted endorsements. Who has Mr. Trump backed in the midterms? And to what lengths have candidates gone to secure his favor? Guest: Shane Goldmacher , a national political reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Inspiring fear, hoarding cash, doling out favors and seeking to crush rivals , Mr. Trump is behaving more like an old-time political boss than a typical former president. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, May 02, 2022

Are Unions Making a Comeback?

The United States is seeing a revival in union membership. In the last six months, the National Labor Relations Board has recorded a 60 percent increase in workers filing for petitions that allow for union elections to take place. The circumstances that have prompted these unionization efforts have some similarities with the period that brought the largest gain in union membership in U.S. history, during the 1930s. What can that era tell us about today, and are current efforts just a blip? Guest: Noam Scheiber , a reporter covering workers and the workplace for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Since the Great Recession, the college-educated have taken more frontline jobs at companies like Starbucks and Amazon. Now they’re helping to unionize them . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Sun, May 01, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘This Was Trump Pulling a Putin’

Is there a connection between former President Donald J. Trump’s pressure campaign on Ukraine, the Russian invasion and the events of Jan. 6, 2021? The journalist Robert Draper talked to Fiona Hill, John Bolton and other former Trump advisers to gauge the extent to which the ex-president’s actions had a ripple effect. This story was written by Robert Draper and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Fri, April 29, 2022

The Risks of a New U.S. Approach in Ukraine

As the horrors of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have became clearer, the Biden administration has pivoted to a more aggressive stance, with officials talking about constraining Moscow as a global power. But that is an escalation, and escalations can go wrong. Guest: David E. Sanger , a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.   Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The United States toughened its messaging on the Ukraine war , saying that the American aim was not just to thwart the Russian invasion but also to weaken Russia so it could no longer carry out such military aggression anywhere. The change in stance could signal a situation that pits Washington more directly against Moscow . For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, April 28, 2022

Most of Us Have Had Covid

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data that showed around 60 percent of Americans — more than half of adults and three quarters of children — have now been infected with the coronavirus.  But herd immunity looks likely to remain elusive, and many people are still at high risk from Covid-19. What do the C.D.C. figures mean for immunity in the United States, and for the future of the pandemic? Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli , a science and global health reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Sixty percent of Americans, including 75 percent of children, had been infected with the coronavirus by February — another remarkable milestone in a pandemic that continues to confound expectations . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, April 27, 2022

The Supreme Court Considers a Football Coach’s Prayers

Joseph A. Kennedy, a former high school football coach, was fired after he made a habit of going to the 50-yard line after his team’s games to thank God and to lead his players in prayer. On Monday, the Supreme Court heard his suit. The justice’s decision in the complex case could make a major statement about the role religion may play in public life. Guest: Adam Liptak , a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Coaching was his calling, Mr. Kennedy said. But after the school board in Bremerton, Wash., told him to stop mixing football and faith on the field, he left his job and sued . Members of the Supreme Court’s conservative majority indicated that Mr. Kennedy had a constitutional right to pray after games. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, April 26, 2022

How a Sudden Mask Ruling Left the C.D.C. Reeling

In January 2021, one of President Biden’s first big moves in office was to sign an executive order mandating masks in airports and on planes and other forms of public transit. But an unexpected ruling from a judge in Florida has abruptly and unexpectedly overturned that mandate — and the implications of the decision could tie the government’s hands when it comes to future health emergencies. Guest: Sheryl Gay Stolberg , a Washington correspondent covering health policy for The New York Times; and Heather Murphy , a reporter covering travel for The Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  In the end, the mask mandate was brought down by a little-known nonprofit, a conservative judge, and chance . While the C.D.C. wants to keep the mandate intact, appealing the ruling is risky : If the Florida decision is upheld, it could permanently weaken the agency’s authority. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, April 25, 2022

A Push for Traffic Stop Reform

A Times investigation last year found that minor traffic stops in the United States were far more deadly than widely thought — in the previous five years, 400 unarmed motorists who were not under pursuit for any violent crime were killed by the police during such checks. We look at the different efforts across the country to rethink the stops and at the pushback from opponents who say that restrictions on the practice could keep more guns and criminals on the streets. Guest: David D. Kirkpatrick , an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  A recent example of a fatal end to a traffic stop was the death in Grand Rapids, Mich., of Patrick Lyoya, an unarmed 26-year-old Black man who was pulled over for a mismatched license plate . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, April 24, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘How Many Billionaires Are There, Anyway?’

America is home to 735 billionaires with a collective worth greater than $4.7 trillion, according to Forbes. There were just 424 billionaires in 2012, Forbes found, and only 243 a decade before that. The billionaires keep multiplying. In this article, Willy Staley uses information from the first billionaire count — commissioned in 1981 by the entrepreneur Malcolm Forbes for his own magazine — to consider the reasons behind the rapid increase in American billionaires, but also the changing attitudes on publicizing the details of one’s wealth. Many factors enabled American entrepreneurs to amass such enormous fortunes, including the Reagan administration’s policies, the arrival of computer technology, the creation of a more globalized economy and the rise of the developing world. Yet despite the conspicuous consumption this level of wealth often encourages, Staley finds that few billionaires want to be discovered. So how do you keep tabs on America’s billionaires? This story was written by Willy Staley and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, April 22, 2022

France’s Big Decision

When they go to the polls on Sunday, voters in France will be faced with the same two presidential candidates as 2017: Emmanuel Macron, the president and a polished centrist, and Marine Le Pen, the leader of the far-right National Rally party. Yet the context is different. There is a war in Europe, and the contest is tight. What are the stakes in the runoff election, and how has the race become so close? Guest: Roger Cohen , Paris bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  President Emmanuel Macron will face Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader, in the runoff on Sunday. The outcome will be crucial for France and reverberate globally . No French president has been the object of such intense dislike among significant segments of the population as Mr. Macron. How deep that loathing runs will be a critical factor in the election . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, April 21, 2022

When Texas Went After Transgender Care, Part 2

In Texas, a heated political battle is taking place over care provided to young transgender people, with Gov. Greg Abbott taking a leading role. The story of this confrontation began, improbably, with the contentious divorce of a suburban couple from Dallas, and a nasty custody battle over their daughter. We look at how a domestic dispute precipitated one of the fiercest political clashes in the country, and return to yesterday’s story about a trans teenager, Grayson, and his mother to explore the impact of this clash. Guests: J. David Goodman , The New York Times’s Houston bureau chief, covering Texas; and Azeen Ghorayshi , a reporter covering the intersection between sex, gender and science for The Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  How a custody battle in the Dallas suburbs amplified a growing conservative cause and helped fuel a move to treat transgender medicine as abuse. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, April 20, 2022

When Texas Went After Transgender Care, Part 1

In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of younger Americans who identify as transgender and are seeking medical intervention to support their transition.  This increase has coincided with laws introduced in Republican State Houses across the country that seek to block trans youth from accessing gender-affirming care. Nowhere is the political battle more polarized and heated than in Texas.  In the first of two episodes on the situation in Texas, we explore the story of one family seeking such care for their son when the political storm hit.  Guest: Azeen Ghorayshi , a reporter covering the intersection between sex, gender and science for The New York Times.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  A Texas clinic for transgender adolescents closed last year amid political pressure. Its demise is evidence of how treating trans minors has become a contentious issue in Republican-controlled states . Texas officials have begun investigating parents of transgender adolescents for possible child abuse, according to a recent lawsuit.  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, April 19, 2022

The Cost of Dissidence in Russia

Nearly two months into the war in Ukraine, many Russians have gone from shock and denial to support for their troops and anger at the West. What is behind this shifting view, and what does it mean for those who go against it? Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  In Russia, some citizens are turning on one another , illustrating how the war is feeding paranoia and polarization in Russian society. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, April 18, 2022

Biden’s Student Loan Dilemma

Across the United States, 45 million borrowers now owe $1.6 trillion in debt for federal loans taken out for college — more than consumers owe on any other debt except mortgages. For the past two years, beginning as the pandemic spread, the U.S. government has allowed tens of millions of Americans to stop paying back their students loans. This experiment in debt deferral has had unintended consequences, and poses a dilemma for President Biden. Guest: Stacy Cowley , a finance reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The Biden administration has paused student loans once again. The four-month delay means the pause will become an issue again before the midterm elections . While politically popular with Mr. Biden’s party, the extension of the loan moratorium has drawn criticism for adding a small measure of oomph to the inflation the government is trying to tame. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, April 17, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘The War for the Rainforest’

The Indigenous Brazilian territory of Ituna-Itatá was established in 2011 for the protection of an isolated group that has never been contacted by outsiders or fully confirmed to exist. But despite its special status, it has become one of the most invaded Indigenous territories in Brazil since the election of the pro-development, anti-regulatory president, Jair Bolsonaro, in 2018 — becoming something of a poster board for the Amazon’s eventual demise. William Langewiesche explores the process of defending these preserves from outside harm, and uses Ituna-Itatá, which has now been heavily deforested, as a grim illustration of the intractable forces destroying the Amazon through logging, ranching and mining. This story was written by William Langewiesche and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, April 15, 2022

27 Years in Solitary Confinement

In the 1990s, Dennis Wayne Hope committed a series of armed robberies. After proving adept at escaping prison, he was put in isolation. He has been there for nearly three decades. His case, if the Supreme Court agrees to hear it, could answer the fundamental question of how long people can be held in solitary confinement. Guest: Adam Liptak , a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Mr. Hope has spent more than half his life in solitary confinement , in a cell that is nine feet long and six feet wide — smaller than a compact parking space. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, April 14, 2022

Twitter’s Elon Musk Problem

Elon Musk’s recent investment in Twitter has turned a high-profile and frequent user of the platform into the company’s largest stakeholder. At first, the involvement of Mr. Musk, the C.E.O. of Tesla, was seen by the social media giant as a chance to gain a powerful ally. Instead, Twitter’s fate has suddenly become much harder to predict. Guest: Mike Isaac , a technology correspondent for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Twitter has survived founder infighting, boardroom revolts and outside shareholder ire, but Mr. Musk is an activist investor unlike any other . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, April 13, 2022

The Next Phase of the War in Ukraine

After a disastrous defeat in northern Ukraine, Russia has begun a high-stakes battle for the east, while Western allies arm Ukrainian fighters determined to stave off the attack. After Moscow’s pivot, what lies in store in the coming weeks? Guest: Eric Schmitt , a senior writer covering terrorism and national security for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia defined a more limited military goal: taking control of the Donbas region in the east of Ukraine — not the whole country . Russia reorganized the command of its flagging offensive, selecting for the mission a general accused of ordering strikes on civilian neighborhoods in Syria. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Tue, April 12, 2022

Biden’s Climate Shift

On the campaign trail and when he first came to office, President Biden had ambitious plans to deal with climate change, including promises to reduce fossil fuel production.  Since the start of the war in Ukraine, however, Mr. Biden has largely stopped making the case for these plans, instead turning his focus to pumping as much oil and gas as possible.  What is behind the president’s retreat on climate? Guest: Coral Davenport , an energy and environmental policy correspondent for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Rising costs at the pump, war in Ukraine, an emboldened fossil fuel industry and stalled legislation have imperiled President Joe Biden’s climate agenda . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, April 11, 2022

How Two Friends Beat Amazon and Built a Union

This episode contains strong language.  A year and a half ago, the Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Karen Weise began examining labor practices at Amazon. In the process, they met Christian Smalls and Derrick Palmer, two Amazon workers at a warehouse in New York, who had embarked on an improbable attempt to create the company’s first union. Last week, they did it. We sat down Mr. Smalls and Mr. Palmer to ask them how it happened. Guest: Jodi Kantor , an investigative reporter for The New York Times; and Christian Smalls and Derrick Palmer, warehouse workers who led the first successful unionization attempt at Amazon.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  How Christian Smalls and Derrick Palmer won the first successful unionization effort at any Amazon warehouse in the United States, potentially one of the most significant labor victories in a generation .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, April 10, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘The Battle for the Mural — and the Future of Belarus’

For more than two decades, Belarus existed in an equilibrium of quiet authoritarianism. If the government’s repressions didn’t directly touch them, most Belarusians tolerated them. But over the course of 2020, the country’s history and identity, which never much interested a majority of people who lived there, became something they would sacrifice their lives for. Sarah A. Topol explores the battle over a political mural in a public park in Minsk and considers the future of Belarus. As a remarkable campaign of defiance against an increasingly totalitarian regime, the mural is an emblem of strength and a call for change — but to what end? This story was written by Sarah A. Topol and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, April 08, 2022

How Germany’s Approach to Russia Backfired

Thirty years ago, Germany put forth a theory for how to work with Russia. Major energy deals, leaders argued, would keep Russia from going to war with its neighbors. Over the past 20 years, Germany has made itself incredibly dependent on Russian gas.  The war in Ukraine has complicated that relationship and has shown how Germany’s approach to Russia has not only failed, but also backfired. Guest: Katrin Bennhold , the Berlin bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  Germany, dependent on Russian gas, has so far refused to cut off President Vladimir V. Putin , whose war it is effectively subsidizing to the tune of some $220 million in energy payments a day. Under increasing pressure to sever the country’s reliance on Russian energy, German officials must contend with deeply rooted economic ties .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, April 07, 2022

A Covid in Africa

As countries have struggled with disease and death throughout the coronavirus pandemic, one part of the world seems to have been mostly spared: central and western Africa. South Africa was deeply affected by waves of the coronavirus, as were countries in East Africa like Kenya and Uganda. But nations in the center and west of the continent appear to have been largely spared. What is behind these low case and death rates — and what does that tell us about the future of the pandemic? Guest: Stephanie Nolen , a global health reporter for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  The coronavirus was expected to devastate Africa, but higher-income and better-prepared countries appear to have fared far worse . For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, April 06, 2022

Why Proving War Crimes Is Difficult and Rare

This episode details graphic scenes.  Many around the world are calling the indiscriminate attacks on civilians in Bucha, a suburb northwest of the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, a war crime. But investigating such atrocities is painstakingly complicated. Could one case that resulted in convictions — the genocide in Bosnia in the 1990s — offer lessons on how to proceed? Guest: Roger Cohen , the Paris bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  With Russian forces retreating, Ukrainians in Bucha are finding scores of bodies in yards and on the roads amid mounting evidence of intentional and indiscriminate killings . The images from Bucha spurred Western leaders to promise even tougher sanctions against Russia. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, April 05, 2022

War in Ukraine Kindles a Global Food Crisis

Ukraine and Russia are enormous producers of wheat, corn, barley, sunflower oil and fertilizer. One study calculated that the two countries accounted for 12 percent of the world’s calories. With Ukraine under attack and Russia hit with strict sanctions, a huge supply of food is suddenly trapped — with Africa and the Middle East particularly imperiled. Guest: Jack Nicas , the Brazil bureau chief for The New York Times. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  Background reading:  An increase in world hunger could be one of the repercussions of the war in Ukraine. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, April 04, 2022

‘The Illegality of the Plan Was Obvious’

After months of investigation by a congressional committee, a federal judge has found that President Donald J. Trump and his allies most likely engaged in illegal activity in the wake of the 2020 election. How did the committee achieve that ruling? Guest: Luke Broadwater , a congressional reporter for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  The judge’s comments in the civil case of a lawyer, John Eastman, who advised Mr. Trump, marked a significant breakthrough for the House committee. The ruling does not necessarily mean that a prosecution would arrive at the same conclusion. Here’s an explanation . Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, April 03, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘They Came to Help Migrants. Now, Europe Has Turned on Them.’

Exploring the personal experiences of Sara Mardini and Seán Binder, two volunteers who were arrested in February 2018 after helping migrants cross safely into Lesbos, Greece, the journalist Alex W. Palmer outlines the complex situation aid workers in Europe find themselves in: increasingly demonized by local authorities while also facing pressure from different ends of the international political spectrum. Palmer traces the origins of the problem, explaining how, in the early days of the migrant crisis, the grass-roots response embodied the broadly held values of E.U. citizens: to be a place of refuge and compassion, to create a new future from the ashes of two world wars and to set an example based on morality rather than power. But, as Palmer discovers, this idea was never unanimous, and it was only a matter of time before this compassion and idealism was eclipsed by anger and resentment. Many rejected the idea of newcomers entirely. Terrorist attacks and acts of criminality committed by asylum seekers further worsened collective sentiments and heightened public unease about the challenges of integration. The topic became a pawn for far-right media outlets and politicians, who helped stoke the growing anti-immigrant temper, portraying Europe as on the brink of being overrun by foreign hordes — and aid workers as part of the problem. A highly politicized issue, the debate surrounding the migrant crisis continues to rage. As volunteers are targeted, what’s next for migrant aid in Europe? This story was written by Alex W. Palmer and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Fri, April 01, 2022

Inside Mariupol

This episode details graphic scenes.  Russia has mounted a brutal siege around the port city of Mariupol for more than a month, framing it as the key to a war of liberation. In reality, it’s a campaign against a city that is critical to Russia’s strategy — it would help open an important supply route and serve as a symbol of victory.  What is happening inside Mariupol, and what does the fighting mean for the future of Russia’s war on Ukraine?  Guest: Valerie Hopkins , a correspondent for The New York Times, currently based in Ukraine. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  In Mariupol, Russia is using hunger as a weapon of war. Residents described how they are surviving a monthlong siege of the southern port with little food and other necessities . As the war in Ukraine moves into its second month, fears grow of Mariupol’s fall to Russia. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, March 31, 2022

How Democrats Evened the Congressional Map

In the past, Republicans have been able to secure what some see as an unfair political advantage by gerrymandering political districts. But after the recent redrawing of zones, the congressional map across the U.S. is perhaps more evenly split than at any time in the past 50 years. What happened? Guest: Nate Cohn , a domestic correspondent for The Upshot at The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  The surprisingly fair congressional map defies the expectations of many analysts — and it is something of an accident. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, March 30, 2022

The Political Lives of Clarence and Ginni Thomas

A series of text messages released in the past week show how Ginni Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas of the Supreme Court, urged White House officials to push to overturn the result of the 2020 election. There has never been a spouse of a sitting justice who has been as overt a political activist as Ms. Thomas — and that presents a real conundrum for the court. Guest: Jo Becker , an investigative reporter for The New York Times.  Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  The long crusade of the Thomases has taken them from the fringes of the conservative movement to the very center of it. In the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election, Ginni Thomas was involved in a range of efforts to keep President Donald J. Trump in power. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, March 29, 2022

Senator Joe Manchin’s Conflict of Interest

At every step of his political career, Senator Joe Manchin III has helped a West Virginia power plant that is the sole customer of his private coal business, including by blocking ambitious climate action. A Times investigation has revealed the strands of the unusual relationship between Mr. Manchin and that especially dirty power plant, showing just how entwined they are. Guest: Christopher Flavelle , a climate reporter for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  How Mr. Manchin aided coal, stymied climate legislation, and made a fortune . Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, March 29, 2022

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Mon, March 28, 2022

Four Million Ukrainians in Limbo

Since the beginning of Russia’s war in Ukraine, 10 million Ukrainians — about a quarter of the population — have been displaced, and about four million have fled the country. Iryna Baramidze is one of them. From a middle-class neighborhood of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, she has been married to her husband for 12 years and has an 11 year-old son, Yuri. Over three weeks, our producer Clare Toeniskoetter followed Iryna as she made an impossible choice. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  After meeting with Ukrainian refugees in Poland last week, President Biden called Vladimir Putin “a butcher.” As Ukrainians flood into Poland, the travel industry has become part of an effort to supply transportation , accommodation and more to the refugees. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, March 27, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘Nurses Have Finally Learned What They’re Worth’

Demand for traveling nurses skyrocketed during the pandemic. In March 2020, there were over 12,000 job opportunities for traveling nurses, but by early December of that year, the number had grown to more than 30,000 open positions. Lauren Hilgers details the experiences of America’s traveling nurses and questions whether this “boom” will continue. Myriad factors compelled thousands to abandon their permanent posts, among them the flexible nature of being a traveling nurse and its associated lifestyle (fewer hours, better pay). Traveling nurses can often make more in months than they would make as staff nurses in a year. Insufficient support to deal with waves of coronavirus sufferers at hospitals has driven many away. But, as Hilgers writes, while hospitals have scrambled to hire traveling nurses, many have been chafing at the rising price tag. A number of states are exploring the option to cap travel-nursing pay, and the American Hospital Association is pushing for a congressional inquiry into the pricing practices of travel-nursing agencies. However, Hilgers concludes, the problem is unlikely to be solved until hospitals start considering how to make bedside jobs more desirable. After two years, nurses in the United States have borne witness to hundreds of thousands of Covid deaths. Should their pay reflect this? This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, March 25, 2022

‘The Dreams We Had Are Like a Dream’

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan last year, thousands of women and girls who were in school or had jobs were forced back into their homes. The Daily producers Lynsea Garrison and Stella Tan have been talking to women and girls across the country about their lives under Taliban rule — and about what kind of future they now face. Background reading:  The Taliban has reneged on its promise to open Afghanistan’s girls’ schools . The reversal could threaten aid as international officials had made girls’ education a condition for greater assistance. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, March 24, 2022

Ukraine Puts Putin’s Playbook to the Test

From the outside, Russia’s relentless bombardment of Ukraine looks indiscriminate and improvised. But the approach is part of an approach devised decades ago in Chechnya. The Times journalist Carlotta Gall, who covered the Chechen conflict, explains why wars fought by Russia some 30 years ago could inform what happens next in Ukraine. Guest: Carlotta Gall , the Istanbul bureau chief for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  Russia’s experience in a string of wars led to the conclusion that attacking civilian populations was not only acceptable but militarily sound. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, March 23, 2022

The Confirmation Hearing of Ketanji Brown Jackson

Democratic support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, who could become the first Black woman to serve as a Supreme Court justice, was never in much doubt. Less certain was the depth of Republican opposition. To analyze how the arguments have played out so far in her confirmation hearing, we look at four key moments. Guest: Adam Liptak , a reporter covering the Supreme Court for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  In her first day of hearings, Judge Jackson gave few hints about her judicial philosophy but spoke forcefully about public safety and terrorism . On Tuesday, Judge Jackson pushed back against Republican attacks on her record, presenting herself as a firm believer in judicial restraint . Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, March 22, 2022

Will Sanctioning Oligarchs Change the War?

Among the actions taken by the West to punish Moscow for the invasion of Ukraine is the blacklisting of the incredibly rich and politically connected Russian businessmen known as oligarchs. But how could sanctions on Russia’s superwealthy increase the pressure on President Vladimir V. Putin to end the war? Guest: Matt Apuzzo , a reporter for The New York Times, based in Brussels. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  For nearly a decade, sanctions have been little more than names on a list for wealthy Russians. Now, amid the war in Ukraine, governments are working to give them bite . Western investment, law and lobbying firms have previously helped enmesh oligarchs into financial and legal systems. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, March 21, 2022

Could the U.S. See Another Covid Wave?

More than two years into the pandemic, coronavirus infections are surging in China and nations in Europe. The reason: BA.2, a highly contagious version of the Omicron variant. At the same time, the United States is doing away with a number of pandemic restrictions, with mask mandates ending and businesses no longer requiring proof of vaccination from customers. We explore what these BA.2 surges look like and ask whether the U.S. is ready for a new wave of Covid cases. Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli , a science and global health reporter for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  Another Covid surge may be coming, and some scientists are warning that the U.S. isn’t doing enough to prevent it from endangering vulnerable Americans and upending lives. Many epidemiologists suspect that BA.2 may reverse the decline of cases in the United States. Here’s what we know so far about the variant.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Fri, March 18, 2022

The Global Race to Mine the Metal of the Future

In the high-stakes competition to dominate the business of clean energy, the Democratic Republic of Congo is a major arena: The country is the source of more than two-thirds of the world’s cobalt, a key component of electric-car batteries. In recent years, China has established a strong presence in Congo, while the United States has lost ground. We went to the African country to understand how that happened. Guest: Dionne Searcey , a correspondent for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  The United States failed to safeguard decades of diplomatic and financial investments in Congo, where the world’s largest supply of cobalt is now controlled by Chinese companies backed by Beijing. The power struggle over Congo’s cobalt has rattled the clean-energy revolution . Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, March 17, 2022

Four Paths Forward in Ukraine

It has been three weeks since the war in Ukraine began. The fighting grinds on and there is no clear end in sight. But what are the potential paths forward in the coming days and weeks? On Wednesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky, in an address to Congress, proposed one such path, though it is an incredibly unlikely one: a no-fly zone over Ukraine. Elsewhere, Times reporting has suggested four other potential scenarios — a diplomatic end to the conflict; protracted monthslong fighting; China coming to Russia’s rescue; and President Vladimir V. Putin expanding the conflict beyond Ukraine’s borders. We explore these scenarios and consider which of them is most likely to occur. Guest: David E. Sanger , a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  The United States accurately predicted the start of the war in Ukraine, sounding the alarm that an invasion was imminent despite Moscow’s denials and Europe’s skepticism. Predicting how it might end is proving far more difficult . In a speech to Congress, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine called for a no-fly zone and more weapons to combat Russia’s assault and implored President Biden to be “the leader of peace.” Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, March 16, 2022

Inflation Lessons From the 1970s

With prices on the rise in the U.S. economy, the Federal Reserve is expected to announce on Wednesday an increase in interest rates, essentially pouring a cold glass of water on the economy. Why would the central bank do that? The answer lies in the inflation crisis of the 1970s, when a failure to react quickly enough still looms large in the memory. Guest: Jeanna Smialek , a reporter covering the Federal Reserve and the economy for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  The Federal Reserve is facing the fastest inflation most Americans have ever seen. The response may require some aggressive — and painful — measures. What is inflation, why is it up, and whom does it hurt? Here’s what to know . Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, March 15, 2022

The Story Behind a Defining War Photo

This episode details graphic scenes and contains strong language. The image shows four people lying on the ground — a woman, a man and two children who had been fleeing from a suburb of Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital. The woman and her children had been killed by a mortar moments earlier. Around them are Ukrainian soldiers attempting to revive the man. The picture was taken by the photojournalist Lynsey Addario, alongside Andriy Dubchak, a Ukrainian videographer. When it was published by The Times, the image became a watershed, offering irrefutable evidence that Russia’s tactics in the war were killing civilians. Guest: Lynsey Addario , a photojournalist currently working in Ukraine. Background reading:  President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has repeatedly denied that his forces are targeting civilians. But only a handful of Ukrainian troops were near the bridge when mortar shells began raining down , and they were helping refugees escape Kyiv. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, March 14, 2022

How Russians See the War in Ukraine

Russians and Ukrainians are deeply connected. Millions of Ukrainians have relatives in Russia. Many have lived in the country. But Moscow has taken steps to shield its people from open information about the war, even as its bombing campaign intensifies. When Ukrainians try to explain the dire situation to family members in Russia, they are often met with denial, resistance, and a kind of refusal to believe. Guest: Valerie Hopkins , a correspondent for The New York Times, currently in Ukraine. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  A wave of disinformation has emanated from the Russian state as the Kremlin tries to shape the messages most Russians are receiving. At the same time, the last vestiges of a Russian free press are being dismantled. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, March 13, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘What Rashida Tlaib Represents’

Rozina Ali profiles Rashida Tlaib, the 45-year-old second-term congresswoman from Detroit, who has risen from adverse circumstances to play a significant role in American politics, most notably bringing greater awareness to the ongoing conflict over Palestine. Tlaib is the only Palestinian American serving in the House of Representatives, and the first with family currently living in the West Bank, whose three million inhabitants’ lives are, as Ali explains, “intimately shaped by American support for Israel.” The article explores the criticism leveled at Tlaib, sometimes viciously, by Republicans and pro-Israel Democrats for calling Israel an “apartheid regime,” and for her support of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, which aims to end military occupation by exerting economic pressure on Israel. She has been called antisemitic for her criticism of Israeli policies, and has become a favored quarry of Fox News. But, as Ali explains, Tlaib’s arrival on the national stage coincided with an opening, albeit a small one, within the Democratic Party to challenge the United States’ Israel policy. At the same time that the left has gained a legible footing on the national stage, the Palestinian cause has become a significant part of the politics of the American left. And so Tlaib, a democratic socialist more outspoken on domestic issues than she is on the Palestinian cause, has found herself at the center of this turn. Tlaib stands up for many causes — but what, exactly, does she represent? This story was recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .  

Fri, March 11, 2022

Putin’s Endgame: A Conversation With Fiona Hill

Ending the war in Ukraine very much depends on how and when President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia allows it to end. In an interview for his podcast “The Ezra Klein Show,” the opinion columnist Ezra Klein spoke with one of the world’s leading experts on Mr. Putin, Fiona Hill, a foreign policy adviser for three United States presidents. Today, we run the discussion between Ms. Hill and Ezra Klein about how Mr. Putin is approaching this moment, and the right and wrong ways for the West to engage him.  Guest: Fiona Hill, a senior fellow at the Center on the United States and Europe at the Brookings Institution. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  Here’s a guide to the roots of the Ukraine war . About two-thirds of Ukraine’s population of 44 million people lived in cities before Russia’s invasion began. Now, many urban areas are in the cross hairs of war. What cities is Russia targeting ? Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, March 10, 2022

Inside Ukraine’s Embattled Cities

It has been two weeks since the beginning of the war in Ukraine and Russia’s high-tech army of nearly 200,000 soldiers have not taken control of any major cities, except the southern port of Kherson.  The state of the war is eerily stalled and the Russians’ answer has been to encircle cities and, from a distance, bomb what they can’t control.  Today, we hear dispatches on two cities in Ukraine’s south that are surrounded and under attack.  Guest: Michael Schwirtz , an investigative reporter for The New York Times; and Valerie Hopkins , a Moscow correspondent for The Times, currently in Ukraine. Background reading:   Two weeks after the invasion began, tens of thousands of Ukrainians are without food, water or power. The Russians are increasingly resorting to indiscriminate shelling to help their forces advance. The southern city of Mariupol is under a relentless barrage — there is no heat or electricity and little communication with the outside world.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, March 09, 2022

What’s Behind the Ban on Russian Oil?

On Tuesday morning, President Biden took to the podium at the White House to deliver a solemn and provocative speech. As punishment for waging war on Ukraine, he announced,  the United States would cut off Russian oil imports. Mr. Biden said the move would require some sacrifice, but would be for the greater good. How much will the ban hurt Russia, and American consumers? Guest: Clifford Krauss , a national energy business correspondent for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  Mr. Biden banned oil imports from Russia , calling it a “blow to Putin’s war machine.” The ban could have meaningful consequences for the U.S. economy , pushing up prices at the gas pump when inflation is already rapid.  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, March 08, 2022

Why Zelensky Poses a Unique Threat to Putin

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, no single figure has antagonized President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia as effectively or persistently as President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine. His defiant videos and speeches have inspired the West into action and, by his own account, made him a target for Russian assassins.  What is it about the comedian-turned-president and his rise to power that poses such a unique threat to Mr. Putin? Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  How Volodymyr Zelensky rallied Ukrainians , and the world, against Putin. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, March 07, 2022

On the Road With Ukraine’s Refugees

This episode contains strong language.  In response to Russia’s increasingly brutal campaign against Ukrainian towns and cities, an estimated 1.5 million people — most of them women and children — have fled Ukraine over the past 10 days. It’s the fastest displacement of people in Europe since World War II. While evacuating the capital city of Kyiv for Lviv in the west, a seven-hour journey that took two days and nights, the Daily host Sabrina Tavernise traveled alongside some of those fleeing the conflict. Background reading:  With most Ukrainian men legally prohibited from leaving Ukraine, the international border gates serve as a painful filter , splitting families as women and children move on. Spared direct attacks so far, Lviv, a city in Ukraine’s west, has become a transit point for thousands of fleeing refugees and for men and supplies headed to the front lines. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, March 06, 2022

The Sunday Read: ‘The Waco Biker Shootout Left Nine Dead. Why Was No One Convicted?’

It was a perplexing event, with little in the way of legal closure. Seven years on from a fatal biker shootout in 2015, Mark Binelli explores the details of the event — which started as a brawl between rival “outlaw” motorcycle clubs, the Cossacks and the Bandidos, at a restaurant in Waco, West Texas, which left nine dead and 20 wounded — and the investigation that followed. The article delves into the methodology of the case’s main investigator, Paul Looney, and a trial-preparation specialist, Roxanne Avery, as well as the event’s cultural significance, described by The New York Times as “what appears to be the largest roundup and mass arrest of bikers in recent American history.” The aftermath of the deadly brawl, which was preceded by rumblings of an escalating feud, has been the subject of protracted interest: Despite the arrests of 177 bikers — all of whom, regardless of the evidence, were subject to identical felony charges and million-dollar bonds — no one has been convicted. Binelli explains the root causes of the tensions between the Bandidos and the Cossacks, relays the details of the incident, and considers why it has been so hard to bring the perpetrators to justice. This story was written by Mark Binelli and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, March 04, 2022

The New Shape of Texas Politics

This episode contains strong language. After winning his House seat in the 2018 midterm elections, Representative Dan Crenshaw, a Republican of Texas, seemed to have found a sweet spot between full-blown Trumpism and the anti-Trump wing of the party. But after Jan. 6, and ahead of this year’s midterms, more extreme factions of the Republican Party have cast him less as a vision for the future and more as a symbol of what needs snuffing out. The once-in-a-decade redistricting process gives those factions a structural advantage. On the ground in Texas, we explore the impact of redistricting and speak to Mr. Crenshaw about the state of his party. Guest: Shane Goldmacher , a national political reporter for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  Competitive districts are disappearing in Texas and beyond. Consider the case of a once-rising Republican star, Dan Crenshaw , in the Houston suburbs. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Thu, March 03, 2022

Why Russia Hasn’t Defeated Ukraine

After invading, Russia’s military was expected to sweep through Ukraine within a few days, quickly seizing the capital, Kyiv, and installing a pro-Moscow government. It hasn’t worked out that way. Now, with Russia’s advance stalling, there are signs that President Vladimir V. Putin is ready to wage a much darker, grimmer campaign. Guest: Eric Schmitt , a senior writer covering terrorism and national security for The New York Times.  Background reading:  After days of miscalculation about Ukraine’s resolve to fight, Russian forces are turning toward an old pattern of opening fire on cities and mounting sieges . Plagued by poor morale as well as fuel and food shortages, some Russian troops in Ukraine have surrendered en masse or sabotaged their own vehicles to avoid fighting, a Pentagon official said. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, March 02, 2022

How Europe Came Around on Sanctions

As Russian forces bombard Ukraine’s cities and strike civilian areas with increasingly powerful weapons, the European Union has adopted the largest package of sanctions ever imposed on a single country. The 27-nation bloc overcame a reputation for internal division to agree on the penalties — but will they be enough to help bring the war to an end? Guest: Matina Stevis-Gridneff , the Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  As sanctions batter the economy, Russians face the anxieties of a costly war . From culture to commerce, sports to travel, the world is shunning Russia to protest the invasion. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, March 01, 2022

In Ukraine, the Men Who Must Stay and Fight

This episode contains strong language. As the Russian assault has intensified, the government in Ukraine has enacted martial law, requiring men to stay in the country and either join the fight or face the prospect of conscription. We tell the story of three of those men: Eugene, an I.T. worker from the northeastern city of Kharkiv; Tigran, an animator who attempted to cross the border into Poland; and Andrew, who signed up for the territorial defense force two weeks ago. Guests: Clare Toeniskoetter , a senior producer for The Daily; and Lynsea Garrison , a senior international producer for The Daily.  Background reading:  “Everybody in our country needs to defend”: Civilian volunteers and paramilitary groups are taking the fight to the Russian Army in Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital. Photographers and videographers around Ukraine have captured a populace struggling with uncertainty and fear . Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Mon, February 28, 2022

The Battle for Kyiv

This episode contains strong language. Over the weekend, the battle for Ukraine arrived at the capital, Kyiv, as Russian forces attempted to advance. Would the Russian military quickly overrun the city? Or would Ukrainians, despite being outgunned, somehow find a way to defend their capital? Guest: Sabrina Tavernise , a national correspondent for The New York Times, reporting from Kyiv. Background reading:  Ukraine agreed to talks with Russia, but the fighting still rages . The roots of the Ukraine war: Here’s a guide to what’s at stake for Russia, the U.S. and NATO . Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Sun, February 27, 2022

The Sunday Read: 'The Battle for the World’s Most Powerful Cyberweapon'

Ronen Bergman and Mark Mazzetti investigate Pegasus, an Israeli spying tool that was acquired for use by the F.B.I., and which the United States government is now trying to ban. Pegasus is used globally. For nearly a decade, NSO, an Israeli firm, had been selling this surveillance software on a subscription basis to law-enforcement and intelligence agencies around the world, promising to consistently and reliably crack the encrypted communications of any iPhone or Android smartphone. The software has helped the authorities capture drug lords, thwart terrorist plots, fight organized crime, and, in one case, take down a global child-abuse ring, identifying suspects in more than 40 countries. But it has been prone to abuses of power: The Mexican government deployed Pegasus against journalists and political dissidents; and it was used to intercept communications with Jamal Khashoggi, a columnist for The Washington Post, whom Saudi operatives killed and dismembered in Istanbul in 2018. Cyberweapons are here to stay — but their legacy is still to be determined. This story was written by Ronen Bergman and Mark Mazzetti and recorded by Audm . To hear more audio stories from publications like The New York Times, download Audm for iPhone or Android .

Fri, February 25, 2022

Ukrainians’ Choice: Fight or Flee?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is the biggest in Europe since World War II. With the full-scale assault entering its second day on Friday, Ukrainians are coming to terms with the reality that the unthinkable has actually happened. We explore the significance of this moment and speak to Ukrainians on the ground.  Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  Russia continued its attack on Ukraine early Friday, one day after it invaded the country by land, sea and air, killing more than 100 Ukrainian soldiers and civilians . Europe faces a new refugee crisis, and harsh economic penalties meant to punish Russia are expected to reverberate worldwide. Here’s what might happen next in the Ukraine crisis .  Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Thu, February 24, 2022

The Russian Invasion Begins

After months of escalating tensions, President Vladimir V. Putin took to state television on Thursday to declare the start of a “special military operation” in Ukraine. In the prelude to the invasion and as Russian troops launched their attacks, we spoke to our colleagues on the ground as they hunkered down to cover the fighting. Guest: Sabrina Tavernise , a national correspondent for The New York Times; Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The Times and Michael Schwirtz , an investigative reporter for The Times.  Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  Areas across Ukraine were under attack on Thursday morning . President Biden condemned Russia’s actions, saying that he would speak to the American people later in the day. Why did Russia invade? Here’s what to know about the Ukraine crisis . Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Wed, February 23, 2022

‘A Knife to the Throat’: Putin’s Logic for Invading Ukraine

At 10 p.m. in Moscow on Monday night, Russian state television interrupted its regular programming to air an address from President Vladimir V. Putin about the Ukraine crisis. We look back on what Mr. Putin’s hourlong speech — remarkable for his overt display of emotion and grievance — revealed about his rationale for invading. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  Mr. Putin’s speech sounded like a call to war , the culmination of a propaganda barrage orchestrated by Russian state media in recent days. The United States and its allies swiftly imposed economic sanctions on Russia for what President Biden denounced as the beginning of an “invasion of Ukraine.” Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Tue, February 22, 2022

Russian Troops Advance

This episode contains strong language. On Monday night, as tensions deepened between Russia and Ukraine, President Vladimir V. Putin sent troops into two regions in eastern Ukraine where separatist forces are friendly to Moscow. With dispatches from our reporters on the ground, we analyze why the crisis has deteriorated in the past few days and whether the orders are a precursor to a wider war. Guest: Valerie Hopkins , a correspondent based in Moscow for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  The moves by Mr. Putin were his most blatant yet in a confrontation with the West that threatens to escalate into the biggest military action in Europe since World War II. In a speech to Russians on Monday, Mr. Putin buoyed his case for the invasion of rebel territories by arguing that the idea of Ukraine statehood was a fiction . Here’s what to know about the Russia-Ukraine crisis . Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 

Fri, February 18, 2022

‘Somebody’s Got to Save Us, While We’re Saving Everybody Else’

As hospitals in the United States battled another coronavirus wave in the past few months, another crisis was steadily growing more acute: a shortage of nurses. We speak to some of the “forgotten warriors” of the nursing profession, at Pascagoula Hospital in Mississippi, to find out what life is like on the front line of the pandemic. Guest: Andrew Jacobs , a global health reporter for The New York Times. Have you lost a loved one during the pandemic? The Daily is working on a special episode memorializing those we have lost to the coronavirus. If you would like to share their name on the episode, please RECORD A VOICE MEMO and send it to us at thedaily@nytimes.com . You can find more information and specific instructions here . Background reading:  The exodus of medical workers during the pandemic has been especially brutal for the small, nonprofit safety-net hospitals where millions of Americans seek care. Want more from The Daily? For one big idea on the news each week from our team, subscribe to our newsletter .  For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.