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They Protested ICE. Now They’ve Been Convicted of Terrorism.
Journalist Janet Reitman examines the unprecedented federal prosecution of a group of Dallas activists charged with material support for terrorism…
The $10 Billion Midterm Ad War
National political correspondent Shane Goldmacher analyzes the most expensive midterm ad campaign in history, highlighting how Democrats are…
Tricks, Treats and Trends
Host Rachel Abrams explores the state of Halloween in 2026, beginning with a culinary tour of trending candies like Nerds Gummy Clusters and Skittles Popped.
Gina Hinojosa Believes She’s the One Who Can Finally Flip Texas
Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa discusses her strategy to defeat incumbent Greg Abbott by appealing to a broad populist…
The Battle Over Black Representation in the South
NYT reporter Emily Cochran examines how a recent Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act has enabled Republican-led redistricting in the South to dismantle majority-Black districts.
The Election That Will Define Israel’s Future
The Daily examines Israel's upcoming election, featuring Jerusalem Bureau Chief David Halbfinger.
Is This Economy as Awful as Voters Think? We Ask Our Expert.
The Daily examines the U.
James Talarico on His Plan to Turn Texas Blue
Representative James Tallarico discusses his U.
Inside Putin’s Plan to Cripple Ukraine This Winter
The Daily examines the deteriorating U.
Elizabeth Holmes and Nathan Fielder Keep Us Guessing
Host Michael Barbaro discusses the viral documentary "You Can See Everything," directed by comedian Nathan Fielder and co-director Lance Oppenheim, which features Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes.
50 Years In, What's the Point of U2? Bono and the Edge Have Answers.
David Marchese of the New York Times interviews Bono and The Edge in Dublin to celebrate U2’s 50th anniversary and the release of their new album, Carnival de Luz.
MAGA's Midterm Defectors
Daily producer Anna Foley travels to Iowa to interview Caleb Renner, a young fifth-generation farmer who has grown disillusioned with President Trump…
The Republican Strategy to Salvage the Midterms
This episode analyzes the Republican strategy for the midterms, focusing on their massive financial advantage and efforts to protect Senate majorities in red states.
The U.S. Tried to Choke Russia’s Energy Market. Then It Made a Diesel Deal.
The Daily examines the Trump administration’s controversial decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel, a move intended to lower U.
Mathematicians’ Latest Problem: What if A.I. Can Do Our Job?
Cornell mathematician Stephen Strogatz discusses the profound impact of AI solving complex mathematical challenges, including a Millennium Problem, on the field’s culture and identity.
The Israeli Film Directors Pushing for a Reckoning in Their Home Country
The Daily interviews directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Cezor about their documentary "Naza," which won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival but has sparked intense backlash in Israel.
Celine Dion’s Triumphant Return to the Stage
NYT critic Elizabeth Vincentelli recounts Celine Dion’s emotional return to the stage in Paris following her diagnosis with stiff person syndrome.
She’s Been to Gaza. She Met With the Iranians. Now She Has a Warning.
Lulu Garcia-Navarro interviews ICRC President Mirjana Spojadic on the escalating global crisis, noting that active conflicts have reached their highest level since World War II.
Why France Is in Crisis
Times Paris bureau chief Mark Landler discusses France's escalating crisis, sparked by massive student protests over underfunded schools and a fiscal cliff driven by unsustainable debt.
A Failed Execution and the Future of the Death Penalty
Host Rachel Abrams discusses the botched execution of Krista Pike in Tennessee with death penalty expert Pamela Koloff.
Three Vans, a Startled Farmer and an Iranian Plot Against the U.S.
Pentagon reporter Eric Schmidt details a mysterious security incident at Fairford Air Base in England, where masked men were found in vans near U.
Call My A.I. Agent
The Daily explores the rise of AI agents, focusing on Meta’s new app Muse, which acts as an autonomous personal assistant.
Midterm Surprise: Democrats Are Surging in Red America
Nate Cohn analyzes new polling data showing Democrats are highly competitive in five solidly red states, driven by Trump’s low approval ratings and strong Democratic candidates.
The Restaurant Industry Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed?
New York Times food writer Brett Anderson discusses the crisis in the American restaurant industry, where rising costs and fees have made profitability nearly impossible.
Chris Rock Has Been Thinking About Forgiveness
Chris Rock discusses his new film "Misty Green," exploring themes of Hollywood's expiration dates, status, and the disparity between wealth and poverty in Los Angeles.
The Firestorm Over a Rape Allegation at Cornell
Deborah Kamenman details the national controversy surrounding an alleged sexual assault at Cornell, explaining how the district attorney’s decision…
Why Washington Is Trying to Rein In College Sports
Stuart Mandel of The Athletic joins The Daily to explain the historic Protect College Sports Act, which passed the Senate to regulate Name, Image, and Likeness payments and transfer rules.
Inside the Devastating Hack of the F.B.I.
Cybersecurity reporter Dustin Volz details a massive breach of the FBI’s HR portal by the "Shiny Hunters" ransomware group, which stole sensitive…
Are Prediction Markets Gambling? A Lot Rides on the Answer.
The Daily explores the legal battle over prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket, which are facing lawsuits from 20 states arguing they are unregulated gambling.
He Was Deported to a Country He’d Never Heard Of
Reporter Nicholas Casey examines the Trump administration's controversial practice of third-country deportations, which sends immigrants to nations with which they have no connection.
The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century
The New York Times debuts its list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century, compiled from votes by over a thousand industry luminaries.
Sylvester Stallone Hid His Struggles for Decades. Now He’s Coming Clean.
In this interview, Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Sylvester Stallone about his new memoir, *The Steps*.
The Life and, for Now, the Death of the Kennedy Center
The Daily explores the shutdown of the Kennedy Center after President Trump took control of its board, replacing leadership and renaming the building to include his own name.
What Safeguarding Nukes Can Teach Us About Safeguarding A.I.
Host Michael Barbaro and guest David Sanger discuss the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, focusing on the urgent need for US-China cooperation to regulate artificial intelligence.
Health Trackers Are Everywhere. Do Babies Need Them, Too?
Reporter Suna Maheshwari explores the rise of AI-driven health wearables, interviewing Nanit’s CEO about tracking infant development and a friend about using Whoop to optimize adult recovery.
Trump Banned the Media. This Time, the Media Struck Back.
Sol Kane Young and Michael Grinbaum analyze the unprecedented ban of CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House and the subsequent decision by…
The Trump Administration Defangs the Endangered Species Act
Host Rachel Abrams and biodiversity correspondent Catherine Einhorn discuss the Trump administration’s aggressive rollback of the Endangered Species…
How a 1,000-Year-Old Tapestry Took London by Storm
The Daily’s culture reporter Alex Marshall explains why the Bayeux Tapestry is currently causing a nationwide mania in the UK.
Aaron Sorkin Still Believes in American Institutions, Even If No One Else Does
Aaron Sorkin discusses his new film The Social Reckoning, which follows whistleblower Frances Haugen and contrasts with his earlier work The Social Network.
The Techno-Religion at the Center of the A.I. Debate
The Daily explores the "rationalist" and "effective altruist" subcultures that shaped major AI labs, tracing their origins from 1990s online forums to the creation of DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
Why Gas Prices Just Keep Going Up
The episode investigates a sudden $0.
48 Days Until the Midterms: Is a Blue Wave Coming?
With 48 days until the midterms, a new Times poll shows Democrats leading by nearly 9 points, suggesting a potential wave election for congressional control.
The Bond Market Is Flipping Out. Here’s Why You Should Care.
Ben Castleman explains why rising US Treasury yields threaten the economy, citing inflation, strong stock market alternatives, and concerns over federal debt sustainability.
The A.I. Researcher Whose Rebellion Is Changing Everything
Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned and went viral after warning that AI could pose an existential threat to humanity, sparking a rare…
The Good, the Bad and the Good-Bad (Movie)
Host Rachel Abrams explores the concept of "good bad" movies, defined as films that are highly rewatchable despite their flaws.
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor Say the End of the World is Now on the Table
Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor discuss their new book, *End Times Fascism*, arguing that a dangerous coalition of tech billionaires, religious…
The Lives That 9/11 Keeps Taking
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, this episode examines newly released documents revealing that city officials knew the air around Ground Zero was toxic but reassured the public it was safe to return.
A Couple Breaks Up. Who Gets Custody of Their Embryos?
Reporter Caroline Kitchener details the legal battle between Erin Millinder and Adam Rubin over custody of two frozen embryos after their divorce.
Trump’s War on Mail-In Voting
The Daily examines President Trump’s executive order leveraging the Postal Service to restrict mail-in voting ahead of midterms, a move states argue is unconstitutional.
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’: A New Wave of Consumer Debt
The Daily explores the rapid rise of buy now, pay later loans, which have become a primary credit source for Americans struggling with rising costs.