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Lindsay Clancy Is on Trial. So Is Postpartum Psychosis.
This episode examines the Lindsey Clancy trial, where a Massachusetts mother is charged with murdering her three children while pleading insanity due to postpartum psychosis.
A Historic Settlement Over Social Media Addiction
Meta reached a historic $17 billion settlement with nearly every state, admitting its platforms are addictive and harmful to youth mental health.
The Stunning Rise of the Democratic Socialists of America
Political correspondent Charlie Homans examines the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America, which has seen recent primary victories and growing favorability among Democrats.
Canada Is Done With Trump
Canada Bureau Chief Matina Stevis-Gridnev joins Michael Barbaro to discuss Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to halt trade negotiations with the U.
Natalie Harp’s Devotion to Trump
Maggie Haberman discusses Natalie Harp, Donald Trump’s intensely loyal aide who acts as a gatekeeper for information and social media content.
Think Baseball Is Boring? The Savannah Bananas Are Here to Fix That.
Natalie Kitroeff explores the Savannah Bananas, an amateur baseball team that has become a global sensation by blending the sport with high-energy entertainment.
An Expert on Conflict Says Your Relationships Are Doomed Without It
Priya Parker discusses her new book, *The Art of Fighting*, arguing that conflict is essential for healthy relationships and group cohesion.
When Private Equity Comes for Your Favorite Team
Host Natalie Yaron interviews Pablo Torre about the record $12.
Who Moves Up, and Who's Pushed Out, in Pete Hegseth's Military
The Daily examines Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s purge of senior military officers, focusing on the firing of Admiral Lisa Franchetti and the appointment of Admiral Daryl Caudill.
El Niño Is Back. And Worse Than Ever.
Host Michael Barbaro speaks with climate reporter Chico Harlan about a historic Super El Niño brewing in the Pacific, which could be the strongest since 1950.
What Went Wrong on the U.S.S. Lincoln?
Host Rachel Abrams and guest John Ismay discuss the severe conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been deployed for nearly nine months without a port call.
Luigi Mangione’s High-Risk Legal Strategy
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges in the UnitedHealthcare CEO assassination, a strategic move to argue double jeopardy and dismiss his state murder trial.
What Makes a Killer Thriller?
The New York Times releases its list of the 50 best thrillers of the 21st century, prompting a discussion with reporter Sarah Lyle on the genre's expansive definition.
The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys
Matthew Rhys discusses his dual Emmy nominations for *Widow’s Bay* and *The Beast in Me*, revealing his enduring career insecurity despite recent success.
The Secret Spy Network Feeding Russia’s War Machine
NYT reporter Jane Bradley reveals how Russia’s GRU 20th Directorate evades Western sanctions by smuggling Japanese high-tech components into Russia for use in Ukraine.
Are The Democratic Socialists Winning or Losing?
Chief Political Analyst Nate Cohn analyzes recent Democratic primaries in Michigan and Wisconsin, where progressive candidates narrowly won or lost against establishment rivals.
All the President’s Planes
Maggie Haberman reveals that President Trump used a decoy plane and a catering cart to secretly board a third aircraft due to a credible Iranian…
After Losing Her Limbs, Our Cooking Columnist Returns to the Kitchen
The Fight Tearing Apart Silicon Valley
Natalie Kittroweff and Mike Isaac discuss the intense Silicon Valley debate over open-source versus closed AI models, sparked by the rise of China’s Kimi model.
Europe Is Burning
Host Zolan Kanno-Youngs interviews New York Times reporters Chico Harlan and Mark Landler on the historic wildfires and heatwaves devastating France and Spain.
Israel, AIPAC and Difficult Questions for Democrats
NYT reporter Jonathan Mahler explains how AIPAC’s shift to aggressive super PAC spending has made support for Israel a polarizing litmus test in Democratic primaries.
The Iranians Who Want More War
NYT reporters Abdi Latif Tahir and Farnaz Fasihi examine deep divisions within Iran following a temporary ceasefire with the U.
What A.I. Is Actually Doing to the Economy
Host Zolan Kanno-Youngs interviews Chief Economics Correspondent Ben Castleman about the uncertain economic impact of AI.
Why Do Some Memories Survive Dementia?
NYT reporter Ellen Berry recounts her father’s decline after a head injury caused vascular dementia, leaving him disoriented and unable to recognize his home.
Karl-Anthony Towns Knows the Knicks' Win Was Bigger Than Basketball
David Marchese interviews Knicks center Carl Anthony Towns about the team’s first championship in 53 years.
Could ‘Trump Accounts’ Actually Close the Wealth Gap?
This episode examines "Trump accounts," a new initiative providing $1,000 federal investments for children born during Trump’s second term to help close the wealth gap.
Why Is the U.S. Building the Saudi Nuclear Program While Destroying Iran’s?
Host Rachel Abrams and David Sanger discuss the historic U.