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- StandardSummaries onlyInside the Operation to Take Down Mexico’s Biggest Drug Lord
When Mexican forces captured and killed the country’s most-wanted cartel boss, it revealed how much President Trump’s growing pressure is forcing Mexico to take on cartels. Maria Abi-Habib and Jack Nicas, who covered the developments, discuss the operation to take down the leader known as El Mencho, and Mexico’s efforts against some of the world’s most powerful criminals. Guest: Maria Abi-Habib, an investigative correspondent for The New York Times based in Mexico City. Jack Nicas, the Mexico Ci
- StandardSummaries onlyWhy the U.S. Just Indicted Cuba’s Former President
Published May 21, 2026
The U.S. charged Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former leader and Communist general, with murder on Wednesday. It was the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign to force political change on the island. The New York Times reporters Frances Robles and Julian Barnes break down what is behind the charges against Mr. Castro and what the American government really wants from Cuba. Guest: Frances Robles, an international correspondent covering Latin America and the Caribbean for The New York Tim
- StandardSummaries onlyTrump’s Taxpayer-Funded Plan
Published May 20, 2026
The Trump administration announced the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate those who claim they were targeted by the Biden Justice Department and Democrats. Andrew Duehren, who covers tax policy, explains how the fund came about and who might get the money. Guest: Andrew Duehren, who writes about tax policy for The New York Times from Washington. Background reading: The Justice Department announced the $1.8 billion fund on Monday. Mr. Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund, explained. Photo
- StandardSummaries onlyA Trump Dissenter Fights for His Political Life
Published May 19, 2026
In Kentucky today, amid record-low approval ratings, President Trump is asking Republican primary voters to reject Representative Thomas Massie, who has broken with Mr. Trump on a handful of votes. Instead, he wants them to elect his handpicked challenger. Robert Draper, who covers domestic politics for The Times, and “The Daily” producer Caitlin O’Keefe, travel to Kentucky to cover what has become the most expensive House primary in American history. Guest: Robert Draper, a Washington, D.C.-bas
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Courtroom Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
Published May 18, 2026
For the last three weeks, a messy, dramatic battle has played out between two of the most powerful titans of tech in the world: Elon Musk and Sam Altman. As jury deliberations begin today, the technology reporter Mike Isaac takes us inside the courtroom drama and explains how a corporate dispute got extremely personal. Guest: Mike Isaac, a New York Times reporter based in the San Francisco Bay Area, covering tech companies and Silicon Valley. Background reading: Inside the courtroom circus with
- StandardSummaries onlyCan We Reverse Aging?
Published May 17, 2026
The quest for a “cure” for aging — a way to remain youthful, even as we get older — is a project as old as humanity. It’s also a big business; products, therapies and treatments intended to moderate or reverse aging are part of a $2 trillion global wellness market that’s only getting bigger. But there have been some recent breakthroughs in the science of longevity that could be pivotal for the field. These discoveries have to do with cellular rejuvenation, which is the idea that scientists could
- StandardSummaries onlyGraham Platner’s Plan to Dethrone Susan Collins — and the Democratic Establishment
Published May 16, 2026
The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine on his controversies, contradictions and pitch for radical change. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts
- StandardSummaries onlyLessons From the Hantavirus Outbreak
Published May 15, 2026
Inside a hospital in Nebraska, 16 Americans who may have been exposed to the hantavirus have begun an unusually long quarantine. In some cases, it will last up to 42 days. Apoorva Mandavilli, who covers global health for The New York Times, explains what is known about the deadly outbreak and how the public heath system responded. Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter at The New York Times. Background reading: American passengers exposed to the hantavirus began their qu
- StandardSummaries onlyA New Leader — and a New Showdown — at the Fed
Published May 14, 2026
After a year of harassing and threatening Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, President Trump replaced him on Wednesday. Colby Smith, who covers the Fed, explains how the president ended one standoff only to create a new one. Guest: Colby Smith, a New York Times reporter covering the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy. Background reading: The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve. Video: How Jerome Powell managed a chaotic era. Photo: Kenny Holsto
- StandardSummaries onlyTwo Superpowers Across the Table
Published May 13, 2026
Here’s what to expect from the summit between President Trump and China’s top leader, Xi Jinping. For the first time in nearly a decade, President Trump will meet with President Xi Jinping of China in Beijing, where they are expected to discuss trade, technology and other points of contention. David E. Sanger, who covers the Trump administration for The New York Times, explains what is likely to come from the meeting. Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for
- StandardSummaries onlyWhy More Americans Are Seeking Religion
Published May 12, 2026
After decades of declining church attendance and a profound rise in secularism, religion is having a moment in America. Lauren Jackson, the host of the Believing newsletter, talks to Asthaa Chaturvedi, a producer at “The Daily,” about why more people in the United States are now choosing to believe. Guest: Asthaa Chaturvedi, a producer at “The Daily.” Lauren Jackson, the deputy editorial director for newsletters and the host of Believing. Background reading: Sign up for Believing, a weekly newsl
- StandardSummaries onlyIs China Winning the A.I. Race?
Published May 11, 2026
President Trump is preparing to make a crucial trip to China this week to meet with its leader, Xi Jinping. A key issue hanging over the meeting is artificial intelligence, and whether the global A.I. race is spinning out of control. Vivian Wang, who covers Chinese politics and society, explains how the country is approaching the technology differently from the United States. Guest: Vivian Wang, a correspondent for The New York Times in Beijing, covering Chinese politics and society. Background
- StandardSummaries onlyFor Mother’s Day, Classic Mom-isms
Published May 10, 2026
For Mother’s Day, we asked you about your “Mom mantras”: the oft-repeated mottos or go-to expressions that your moms have said over the years. In partnership with the Well desk, we received thousands of submissions, full of sayings that ranged from wise to funny to profound. In today’s episode of “The Sunday Daily,” we feature your “Mom mantras,” and the host Rachel Abrams calls her mother to ask about hers. On Today’s Episode: Readers of The New York Times Background Reading: The Wisdom of Our
- StandardSummaries onlyA Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents
Published May 9, 2026
Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narra
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Resurrection of Michael Jackson
Published May 8, 2026
The new biopic about Michael Jackson has been a record-shattering box office success. The subsequent outpouring of love for the musician was the result of a painstaking, yearslong effort to resurrect the reputation of the king of pop, despite the accusations of sexual abuse that have surrounded him for decades. Mark Binelli, a writer for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the new playbook for rewriting the past. Guest: Mark Binelli, a writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background readin
- StandardSummaries onlyWhat the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of Flying
Published May 7, 2026
When Spirit Airlines shut down over the weekend, it brought an end to a company that had revolutionized air travel in the United States with its ultra-low-cost approach. Niraj Chokshi, who covers aviation for The New York Times, discussed why the company unraveled and whether those problems could spread to other airlines. And Lynsea Garrison, a producer for “The Daily,” spoke to a Spirit flight attendant about what the airline represented. Guest: Niraj Chokshi, a reporter at The New York Times c
- StandardSummaries onlyYour Kids Asked the Artemis Astronauts Questions. They Answered.
Published May 6, 2026
Last month, the astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, bringing their journey around the moon to a close. “The Daily” asked children to send in questions for the crew. The astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — sat down with Rachel Abrams to answer them. Guest: The Artemis II astronauts: Victor Glover, Jeremy Hansen, Christina Koch and Reid Wiseman. Background reading: The mission took the astronauts farther than any human has ever traveled in histor
- StandardSummaries onlyDemocratic Anger and Republican Revenge: Welcome to the Primaries
Published May 5, 2026
In primary elections across the United States, the Republican Party will test its voters appetite for revenge, and the Democratic Party will test its voters appetite for change. The New York Times journalists Shane Goldmacher, Lisa Lerer and Reid Epstein sat down with Michael Barbaro to explain which key elections to watch. Guest: Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Reid J. Epstein, a
- StandardSummaries onlyWhat Drives Political Violence in America
Published May 4, 2026
In the midst of a cascade of violent acts against political figures in the United States, a few questions keep coming up — how did we get here, and how much worse could it really get? Robert Pape, a professor at the University of Chicago and one of the country’s leading voices on political violence, discusses why violence is on the rise and what it would take to stop it. Guest: Robert Pape, a professor of political science at the University of Chicago. Background reading: Is the United States in
- StandardSummaries onlyThe 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters
Published May 3, 2026
Roughly a year ago, a team at The New York Times Magazine set about tackling a nearly impossible task: creating a list of the greatest living American songwriters. But how to take the tens of thousands of songwriters working in this country and narrow them down to a digestible list? The answer involved thousands of voting ballots, hundreds of music industry insiders and a series of closed-door meetings among a small group of music experts. The result, The Times’s list of the 30 greatest living A
- StandardSummaries onlyWhat Does Tucker Carlson Really Believe? I Went to Maine to Find Out.
Published May 2, 2026
The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last? Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrat
- StandardSummaries onlyHegseth in the Hot Seat
Published May 1, 2026
Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, went before Congress to answer for a war in Iran that has reached a stalemate and a management style that has caused controversy at the Pentagon. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent, takes us inside Mr. Hegseth’s testimony. Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times in Washington. Background reading: Read takeaways from Mr. Hegseth’s second day of testimony on the Iran war. Photo: Anna Rose Layden for The New
- StandardSummaries onlyA Landmark Supreme Court Ruling on Voting Rights
Published Apr 30, 2026
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court dealt what may be a final blow to the landmark Voting Rights Act when it struck down Louisiana’s voting map as unconstitutional. Adam Liptak explains the legal logic of the ruling, and Nick Corasaniti talks about how the decision will reshape American democracy. Guest: Adam Liptak, the chief legal affairs correspondent of The New York Times and the host of The Docket, a newsletter on legal developments. Nick Corasaniti, a New York Times reporter covering national
- StandardSummaries onlyWhy Even Some Democrats Hate California’s Billionaire Tax Proposal
Published Apr 29, 2026
A landmark proposal for a one-time tax on billionaires in California recently reached a milestone. The labor union backing it said it had collected enough signatures to put the measure on the state’s ballot. Laurel Rosenhall, who covers California politics for The New York Times, explains how the state arrived at this moment and what it might mean nationwide. Guest: There are enough signatures to place the California billionaire tax proposal on the state ballot in November, its backers say. Back
- StandardSummaries onlyAssassination Attempt Suspect Charged
Published Apr 28, 2026
What we know about the man in custody after the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner, and how the incident unfolded. The man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with multiple weapons was charged on Monday with trying to assassinate President Trump. Devlin Barrett, who covers the Justice Department, explains what we know about the suspect, his plan to target the president and whether the incident should be seen as a security failure or success. Gue
- StandardSummaries onlyWho’s Really Running Iran?
Published Apr 27, 2026
Over the weekend, President Trump called off a trip to Pakistan by two of his negotiators for a potential additional round of talks with Tehran, leaving the fate of the cease-fire in limbo. Farnaz Fassihi, who covers Iran for The New York Times, looks at who is in charge of the country after the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and what those leaders really want. Guest: Farnaz Fassihi, the United Nations bureau chief for The New York Times. She also covers Iran and how countries around the worl
- StandardSummaries onlyDaniel Radcliffe, Mariska Hargitay and the Happiest List on Earth
Published Apr 26, 2026
With war, political wrangling and price hikes jockeying for headlines, it’s a rare thing to sit for an hour with a large group of strangers and focus on the small pleasures in life. But that’s what the show “Every Brilliant Thing” is all about. Since 2013, Duncan Macmillan’s audience-participation-heavy play has been performed in dozens of languages in hundreds of locations across the globe. It revolves around a central character who writes a list of all the good things in life for a depressed p
- StandardSummaries onlyBob Odenkirk Would Like to Remind You That Life Is a Meaningless Farce
Published Apr 25, 2026
The actor and comedian is keenly aware of humanity’s limitations, but he’s not giving up. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, downloa
- StandardSummaries onlyTrump’s View of the War
Published Apr 24, 2026
On Tuesday, President Trump extended the cease-fire with Iran that had been about to expire, even as a second round of negotiations with Iran was paused. Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, New York Times reporters who cover the White House, discuss how the president is thinking about the war, and the political fallout for his party. Guest: Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Jonathan Swan, a White House reporter for The New York Times. Background reading: Mr. Tru
- StandardSummaries onlyTicketmaster’s Big Loss in Court
Published Apr 23, 2026
For years, music fans have said they felt ripped off by Ticketmaster and Live Nation, its parent company. Last week, a jury ruled that they were right, and that the company is a monopoly. Ben Sisario, who covers the music industry for The New York Times, breaks down the trial that unfolded and what it means for concertgoers. Guest: Ben Sisario, a reporter for The New York Times covering music and the music industry. Background reading: Read five takeaways from the antitrust trial. Photo: Allison
- StandardSummaries onlyInside Kash Patel’s F.B.I.
Published Apr 22, 2026
From the moment Kash Patel was appointed as the director of the F.B.I., he has invited controversy and concern about what his leadership would look like and how it might affect the agency. The New York Times journalists Emily Bazelon and Rachel Poser spoke to dozens of current and former F.B.I. employees about how the agency has been transformed. Guest: Emily Bazelon, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. Rachel Poser, a story editor for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:
- StandardSummaries onlyHow Iranians See the War
Published Apr 21, 2026
Since the war with Iran began, President Trump has gone from urging Iranians to take cover to threatening to annihilate them. With the cease-fire scheduled to expire this week, Clare Toeniskoetter, a producer on “The Daily,” speaks to Iranians about how they view the war. Guest: Clare Toeniskoetter, a senior producer on “The Daily.” Background reading: Read two diaries of the war from Iranians on opposite sides of the political divide. Here is the latest on the war. Photo: Arash Khamooshi for Th
- StandardSummaries onlyInside the Five Days That Remade the Supreme Court
Published Apr 20, 2026
For the past decade, the Supreme Court has relied on a rushed and secretive system to make major rulings on issues from immigration to the presidential power. Now, a New York Times investigation brings to light the precise moment when that system began. Jodi Kantor and Adam Liptak, who reported the story, take us inside the five days that remade the Supreme Court. Guest: Jodi Kantor, a New York Times reporter whose job is to carefully uncover secrets and illuminate how power operates. Adam Lipta
- StandardSummaries onlyDating on the Spectrum
Published Apr 19, 2026
The reality show “Love on the Spectrum” — which just released its fourth season — has become a big hit; it’s currently one of the most watched shows on Netflix in the United States. The show follows autistic adults as they search for love. “Love on the Spectrum” is unlike much of reality television — a genre known to subject its cast members to drama and humiliation for entertainment’s sake. Instead, the show captures a dating world that has more heartwarming moments than histrionics, and is sen
- StandardSummaries onlyHow Charlize Theron Overcame Her Dark Family Past
Published Apr 18, 2026
The Oscar-winning actress reflects on pain, healing and becoming an action hero. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New
- StandardSummaries onlyA Week of Scandal, Reckoning and Resignations in Congress
Published Apr 17, 2026
This week, Congress was on the cusp of doing something that has never happened in U.S. history: forcibly removing four House members. Two of those members resigned. Michael Gold, who covers Congress, explains what unfolded on Capitol Hill, and what the events tell us about how willing Congress is to hold itself accountable. Guest: Michael Gold, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading: Senator Ruben Gallego admitted he had long heard, but disbelieved, rumors of im
- StandardSummaries onlyTrump vs. the Pope
Published Apr 16, 2026
This week, an unusual disagreement broke out between the president of the United States and Pope Leo XIV. The New York Times Rome bureau chief, Motoko Rich, explains why President Trump cares so much about what the pope thinks, and why it matters that they are so deeply at odds. Guest: Motoko Rich, the Rome bureau chief leading coverage of Italy, the Vatican and Greece for The New York Times. Background reading: President Trump lashed out on Sunday night at Pope Leo XIV, who responded hours late
- StandardSummaries onlyTrump’s Risky Strategy to Blockade Iran’s Blockade
Published Apr 15, 2026
Over a month into a war with Iran that has no clear end, President Trump has enforced a blockade, which went into effect on Monday at the Strait of Hormuz. The New York Times reporters David E. Sanger, Rebecca F. Elliott and Eric Schmitt discuss the strategy behind the blockade, the dangers that it poses and whether or not it’s actually working. Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Rebecca F. Elliott covers energy for The New York Time
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Workers Letting A.I. Do Their Jobs
Published Apr 14, 2026
Since the release of generative A.I., questions have been raised about how it would change our lives and jobs. Now, many software developers who were early adopters of the technology have outsourced so many tasks that they barely program at all. Clive Thompson, who writes about technology and science, interviewed about 75 software developers at major tech companies, small businesses and start-ups. He explains what it looks like when programmers invite A.I. to help them do their jobs. Guest: Cliv
- StandardSummaries onlyWhy U.S.-Iran Negotiations Failed
Published Apr 13, 2026
After negotiations over the weekend between the United States and Iran ended without a breakthrough, the temporary cease-fire appears to be increasingly precarious. The New York Times journalists Ronen Bergman and Mark Mazzetti explain why Israel is one of the biggest questions looming over the truce. Guest: Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine based in Tel Aviv. Mark Mazzetti, an investigative reporter for The New York Times based in Washington. Background reading: Here
- StandardSummaries onlyOne Reporter’s Life-Altering Psychedelic Trip
Published Apr 12, 2026
The first time Robert Draper heard about the psychedelic drug ibogaine, it was from an unlikely source: the retired U.S. senator Kyrsten Sinema. As a political reporter for The New York Times, Draper often talks to figures like Ms. Sinema. But on this occasion, he said, she wanted to tell him about how she had tried ibogaine, which is illegal in the United States. She’d become such a believer in the drug that she was pushing her home state of Arizona to fund clinical trials for veterans with com
- StandardSummaries only'The Interview': Lena Dunham Is Still Trying to Figure Out Why People Hated Her So Much
Published Apr 11, 2026
The writer, actor and lightning rod is not done sharing yet. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at n
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Miracle Unfolding in Mississippi Schools
Published Apr 10, 2026
Mississippi has seen a stunning turnaround in national test scores in the past decade, even as they have fallen almost everywhere else. Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter, explains what the state can teach the rest of the country about how to educate students. Guest: Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter at The New York Times, focusing on K-12 schools. Background reading: How Mississippi transformed its schools from worst to best. Photo: Rory Doyle for The New York Times For more information on
- StandardSummaries onlyUnmasking the Creator of Bitcoin
Published Apr 9, 2026
Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? Bitcoin’s pseudonymous founder has hidden his identity for 17 years despite many attempts to unmask him, even as his cryptocurrency has revolutionized finance and made him a billionaire. John Carreyrou, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, walks us through the evidence he found pointing to the person behind the pseudonym. Then, we hear from the man John believes is Mr. Nakamoto. Guest: John Carreyrou, an investigative reporter for The New York Times’s busine
- StandardSummaries onlyA Cease-Fire in Iran
Published Apr 8, 2026
Warning: This episode contains strong language. The United States and Iran announced a two-week cease-fire last night, shortly before President Trump’s deadline for Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz or to potentially see its “whole civilization” destroyed. David E. Sanger, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, explains what led to this last-minute deal and what it will take to make it stick. Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New Yo
- StandardSummaries onlyA Daring Rescue Behind Enemy Lines
Published Apr 7, 2026
Over the weekend, the U.S. military pulled off a risky mission to save an injured airman whose fighter jet had been shot down in Iran. Eric Schmitt, who covers national security for The New York Times, explains how Washington pulled it off. Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times based in Washington. Background reading: Inside the harrowing race against time to find the U.S. airman in Iran. Analysis: Iran’s downing of a plane and the U.S. rescue leave both s
- StandardSummaries onlyTrump’s Lonely War
Published Apr 6, 2026
As the war in Iran drags on, President Trump keeps signaling that it is about to end. But the fighting shows no signs of letting up. All the while, America’s closest allies in Europe continue to refuse Mr. Trump’s demands for help. Mark Landler, who covers trans-Atlantic relations for The New York Times, explains why European countries want no part in this war. Guest: Mark Landler, the Paris bureau chief of The New York Times, who covers France, as well as trans-Atlantic relations and the future
- StandardSummaries onlyShe Risked Her Voice to Become a Mother
Published Apr 5, 2026
Lise Davidsen is one of the greatest opera singers of our time — a soprano with a voice so rare, critics reach back a century for comparison. This spring, she has been starring in a sold-out new production of Wagner’s “Tristan und Isolde” at the Metropolitan Opera. But she’s also at a crossroads: Her first performance as “Isolde” on the Met stage came just nine months after giving birth to twins. Today on The Sunday Daily, Natalie Kitroeff talks with the Times writer Zachary Woolfe about his rec
- StandardSummaries only'The Opinions': General Stanley McChrystal on Iran
Published Apr 4, 2026
Did President Trump fall for the myth of surgical warfare? Gen. Stanley McChrystal joins the columnist David French, both veterans of the Iraq War, to discuss what may have been overlooked in the planning of Operation Epic Fury. McChrystal, who retired from the Army in 2010, argues that the United States often overestimates the decisive power of aerial bombing while underestimating the weight of historical grievance. And the general weighs in on the current culture of bravado coming from Secreta
- StandardSummaries onlyEpstein Blunders and Tossed Indictments: The Downfall of Pam Bondi
Published Apr 3, 2026
President Trump announced that he would be replacing Pam Bondi as attorney general on Thursday. Tyler Pager, who broke the story of her removal, discusses how she fell out of favor with the president. Guest: Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for The New York Times covering President Trump and his administration. Background reading: Mr. Trump fired Ms. Bondi through a social media post on Thursday. Missteps on the Epstein files had put her job in jeopardy. For more information on today’s e
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Supreme Court Takes On Birthright Citizenship
Published Apr 2, 2026
The Supreme Court heard arguments on Wednesday morning over President Trump’s efforts to limit birthright citizenship. In a historic first, the president himself showed up to the hearing. Ann E. Marimow, who covers the Supreme Court, took us inside the room. Guest: Ann E. Marimow covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times from Washington. Background reading: Here are five takeaways from the birthright citizenship argument. Mr. Trump attended the Supreme Court oral arguments, then left an ho
- StandardSummaries onlyToday’s Mission to the Moon
Published Apr 1, 2026
Today, NASA is set to send four astronauts on a trip around the moon and back. If the mission succeeds, a return of astronauts to the moon’s surface could follow. Kenneth Chang, who covers science, explains why the United States wants to go back to the moon. Guest: Kenneth Chang, a science reporter at The New York Times who writes about NASA and the solar system. Background reading: What to know about NASA’s Artemis II moon mission. For a member of the crew, the journey to the moon is “starting
- StandardSummaries onlyHow Cesar Chavez Abused His Power
Published Mar 31, 2026
The civil rights icon had a history of sexually abusing women and girls, which the Times reporters Manny Fernandez and Sarah Hurtes spent five years investigating. They spoke to “The Daily” about how they uncovered the story. Guest: Manny Fernandez, an editor at large for The New York Times. Sarah Hurtes, an investigative reporter for The New York Times. Background reading: Read the investigation by Manny and Sarah into the allegations against Ceasar Chavez. Photo: Barton Silverman/The New York
- StandardSummaries onlyTrump Says He’s Ready for Diplomacy. Iran? Not So Much.
Published Mar 30, 2026
Despite his threats of escalation, President Trump seems increasingly determined to end the war in Iran through negotiations. The Iranian government doesn’t appear to be on the same page. David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the standoff over turning from war to diplomacy. Guest: David E. Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading: The United States is said to have circulated a peace plan.
- StandardSummaries onlyOur Enduring Fascination With the Kennedys
Published Mar 29, 2026
“Love Story,” the FX limited series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s relationship, has taken audiences by storm. Its unstoppable wave of ’90s nostalgia has swept through the world of fashion, revitalized iconic New York landmarks and set off a yearning for simpler days before smartphones and dating apps. The series has also drawn significant backlash, with criticism ranging from bad reviews to accusations of inaccuracy and even harm. Today, Rachel Abrams talks to Alexandra Jacobs
- StandardSummaries only'The Interview': What Is YouTube’s Dominance Doing to Us? We Asked Its C.E.O.
Published Mar 28, 2026
Neal Mohan on A.I. slop, parental controls and his platform’s impact on our lives. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The N
- StandardSummaries onlyThe View of the War From a Florida Gas Station
Published Mar 27, 2026
For the past four weeks, soaring gas prices across the United States have become a symbol of the domestic impact of the war in Iran. Cameron Joudi, who owns and manages a gas station in Jacksonville, Fla., discusses how the war is reaching him at home. Guest: Cameron Joudi, the owner of a gas station. Background reading: A state-by-state look at the increases in gas prices and how they could affect you. Gas prices rose more than 30 percent in some states. Photo: Cameron Joudi manages an independ
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Airport Meltdown
Published Mar 26, 2026
For the past week, travelers flying across the United States have waited in security lines that snaked through airports and parking lots as Transportation Security Administration officers called out of work because of a partial government shutdown. Karoun Demirjian, a breaking news reporter for the The New York Times, explains what has led to the extraordinary delays, and Michael Gold, a congressional correspondent for The Times, discusses the negotiations in Congress to bring an end to the cris
- StandardSummaries onlyAre Higher Energy Prices Here to Stay?
Published Mar 25, 2026
Since the war in Iran began, President Trump has insisted that rising energy prices would be temporary. But strikes on natural gas facilities in the Persian Gulf last week have made the prospect of a quick recovery seem less and less likely. Patricia Cohen, the global economics correspondent for The New York Times, explains why the impacts may be felt for years. Guest: Patricia Cohen, the global economics correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading: Energy attacks in the war in Iran
- StandardSummaries onlyHow China Made Itself Tariff-Proof
Published Mar 24, 2026
About a year into President Trump’s global trade war, China hasn’t just survived. It has emerged stronger than ever on the world stage. Keith Bradsher, the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses the domination of China’s robot-powered superfactories and how the country essentially made itself tariff-proof. Guest: Keith Bradsher, the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading: China’s secret weapon in the trade war is an army of factory robots. Beijing announc
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Republican Identity Crisis Over the Iran War
Published Mar 23, 2026
The war in Iran has created strong divisions among President Trump’s supporters. An anti-interventionist wing of the Republican coalition and some senior administration officials partial to Mr. Trump’s criticism of long overseas conflicts have quickly become uneasy about the war, which has shown no immediate signs of ending. Robert Draper, a domestic politics journalist for The New York Times based in Washington, discusses Mr. Trump’s justification for the war and whether he is explicitly violat
- StandardSummaries onlyInjections, Bone Hammering and the Pursuit of Peak Male Beauty
Published Mar 22, 2026
If you’ve spent any time on social media recently, you’ve probably come across a video of a young, square-jawed influencer calling himself Clavicular. He has become the face of an internet subculture called looksmaxxing, in which men do almost anything — like taking steroids and hormones or bashing their jaws with a hammer — to try to become more handsome. In this episode, Natalie Kitroeff talks with reporter Joseph Bernstein about the world of looksmaxxing and how what might seem like a fringe
- StandardSummaries only'The Interview': ‘Baby Reindeer’ Exploded Richard Gadd's Life. It Also Set Him Free.
Published Mar 21, 2026
The writer and actor found unexpected success by sharing his trauma. Now he’s exploring male pain in a new way. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narr
- StandardSummaries onlyTrump Wants to Change How We Vote. Will He Succeed?
Published Mar 20, 2026
This week, the Senate is debating the contentious SAVE America Act, a strict voter identification bill that could overhaul who gets to vote. President Trump has called it his “No. 1 priority,” threatening to not sign any other legislation until it is passed. Michael Gold and Nick Corasaniti, reporters for The New York Times, discuss why some Republicans are standing against the president to block it, and the administration’s other plans to try to reshape the electoral process. Guests: Michael Go
- StandardSummaries onlyWho Is Winning the War in Iran?
Published Mar 19, 2026
Nearly three weeks into the war in Iran, the United States and Israel have largely decimated the regime’s missile capacity, taken out key leaders and disrupted its central command. Yet, the regime in Iran has become more hardened and is wreaking more havoc than ever. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the state of the war and President Trump’s options for getting out of the conflict. Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New
- StandardSummaries onlyInside the Government’s Crackdown on TV
Published Mar 18, 2026
This past weekend, the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission threatened to revoke broadcasters’ licenses over their coverage of the war in Iran. Last month, Stephen Colbert said he had to drop an interview with a Senate candidate because of F.C.C. guidance that targeted political interviews on late-night shows. Jim Rutenberg, a writer at large for The New York Times, explains how the Trump administration is trying to shape media coverage to fit its agenda. Guest: Jim Rutenberg, a wri
- StandardSummaries onlyChosen by War: The Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader
Published Mar 17, 2026
At the heart of the Iranian regime’s defiant stance toward the United States and Israel in the war is Mojtaba Khamenei, the new supreme leader and a son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the regime’s longtime ruler. Farnaz Fassihi, who covers Iran for The New York Times, discusses the extraordinary jockeying that led to his selection and whether the United States and Israel helped motivate Iran to replace one hard-line leader with another. Guest: Farnaz Fassihi, the United Nations bureau chief for The
- StandardSummaries onlyA War Within the War: Israel’s Bombardment of Lebanon
Published Mar 16, 2026
With the world’s attention on the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, a second front in the conflict has opened in Lebanon. Israel has pummeled an area in the southern outskirts of Beirut where Hezbollah holds sway, as well as southern Lebanon, with airstrikes, displacing almost one million people. Israel has also expanded its assault into other parts of Beirut, the capital. Christina Goldbaum, The New York Times’s bureau chief in Beirut, explains how the crisis in Lebanon connects to the broader war, w
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Sunday Daily: To Save His Life, Our Food Critic Reset His Appetite
Published Mar 15, 2026
The Sunday DailyFor 12 years, Pete Wells had his dream job: working as the chief restaurant critic for The New York Times. The job’s journalistic mission required Wells to eat out most nights and taste nearly everything on any given restaurant’s menu. He didn’t realize it at the time, but the excessive eating had taken a toll on his body. Then came a health crisis, followed by his doctor’s advice to “stop doing what you’re doing right now.” In 2024, Wells gave up his post as restaurant critic and set out to rem
- StandardSummaries only'The Interview': How Tragedy, Wealth and Trump Shaped JB Pritzker
Published Mar 14, 2026
The governor of Illinois and Trump antagonist has become a national figure for Democrats. Where will that lead? Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narr
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Case of Kristie Metcalfe
Published Mar 13, 2026
The Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department — founded to focus on fighting race-based discrimination — has drastically changed the kinds of cases it pursues, dropping or setting aside many already in progress. Sarah Koenig from Serial Productions tells the story of Kristie Metcalfe — her civil rights case and how it was squandered. Guest: Sarah Koenig, podcast host and producer for The New York Times’ Serial Productions. Background reading: The Trump administration upended 60 years of ci
- StandardSummaries onlyHow a Deadly Strike Hit an Elementary School in Iran
Published Mar 12, 2026
A continuing military investigation has determined that the United States is responsible for a strike that hit an elementary school in Iran, according to U.S. officials and others familiar with the preliminary findings. Iranian officials have said the death toll was at least 175 people, most of them children. Malachy Browne and Julian E. Barnes, who have been covering the strike, discuss what probably led to one of the most devastating military errors in decades. Guest: Malachy Browne, the enter
- StandardSummaries onlyIran War Triggers Chaos in Global Oil Market
Published Mar 11, 2026
As Iran has tightened its chokehold on one of the world’s most vital shipping routes and the Trump administration sent mixed signals about how long the war would last, oil prices have swing wildly. Rebecca F. Elliot, who covers energy for The New York Times, explains just how much the world depends on that route — the Strait of Hormuz — and how quickly shutting it down can throw global energy markets into chaos. Guest: Rebecca F. Elliott, who covers energy for The New York Times. Background read
- StandardSummaries onlyWhat We’ve Learned From 10 Days of War
Published Mar 10, 2026
What began as a relentless U.S.-Israeli military assault on Iran has turned into a wider crisis as the disruption of the world’s oil markets spreads beyond the Middle East. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses what we know about the players involved in the fighting. Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times based in Washington. Background reading: War with Iran has become the world’s latest economic hazard. Follow u
- StandardSummaries onlyAnthropic vs. the Pentagon: Inside the Battle Over A.I. Warfare
Published Mar 9, 2026
In recent weeks, the Defense Department has tussled with Anthropic over how its artificial intelligence could be used on classified systems. That fight became bitter and negotiations fell apart. And war in the Middle East has made it increasingly clear how much the U.S. military has been relying on A.I. Sheera Frenkel, who covers technology for The New York Times, explains the standoff and what it reveals about the future of warfare. Guest: Sheera Frenkel, a New York Times reporter who covers ho
- StandardSummaries onlyOscars 2026: Who Will Win, and Who Should Win?
Published Mar 8, 2026
Today on “The Sunday Daily,” The Times’s chief movie critic, Manohla Dargis, talks with the “Daily” host Michael Barbaro about this year’s batch of Oscar nominees, which — according to her — are uncommonly good. They discuss the performances that Dargis believes deserve to win, the dark horses that might pull off upsets, and the ambitious films that give her hope for Hollywood’s future. On Today’s Episode: Manohla Dargis, Chief Film Critic for The New York Times. Background Reading: ‘Hamnet’ | A
- StandardSummaries only'The Interview': Rebecca Solnit Says the Left's Next Hero Is Already Here
Published Mar 7, 2026
The writer and activist on how political change happens and taking the long view. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The Ne
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Firing of Kristi Noem
Published Mar 6, 2026
On Thursday, President Trump fired Kristi Noem, his secretary of homeland security, whose agency is at the center of his second-term agenda. Hamed Aleaziz, who covers the department, explains how Ms. Noem ended up losing the president’s trust. Guest: Hamed Aleaziz, who covers the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policy in the United States for The New York Times. Background reading: Bulletproof vests and Rolex watches: the rise and fall of Kristi Noem. Mr. Trump said he would repl
- StandardSummaries onlyDid Israel Force Trump Into War?
Published Mar 5, 2026
The U.S. decision to strike Iran was a victory for Israel, which had been pushing President Trump for months on the need to hit the country. Now, Israel’s role in spurring the operation has become a point of political tension. The New York Times journalists Mark Mazzetti and Ronen Bergman discuss what we know about the extraordinarily close cooperation between Israel and the United States. Guest: Mark Mazzetti, an investigative reporter for The New York Times in Washington, D.C., focusing on nat
- StandardSummaries onlyA New Media Empire
Published Mar 4, 2026
The bidding war between Paramount and Netflix over the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery appeared to come to a close last week, when Netflix backed out. The Times journalists Nicole Sperling, Lauren Hirsch and Jonathan Mahler discuss this Hollywood drama fit for the big screen, and why it could reshape our political and cultural landscape. Guest: Nicole Sperling, a New York Times reporter in Los Angeles, covering Hollywood and the streaming revolution. Lauren Hirsch, a New York Times reporte
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Midterms Begin With a Texas-Size Showdown
Published Mar 3, 2026
Democrats and Republicans will head to the polls in Texas today for an election that will send both parties a message about what voters want in Trump’s America. Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the Senate primary that so many are watching. Guest: Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading: The Texas Senate primary offers a test case for each party. The Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton
- StandardSummaries onlyCelebration and Mourning: Inside an Iran at War
Published Mar 2, 2026
The United States and Israel continued to strike Iran with missiles for a second day on Sunday, destroying more power centers of the Iranian regime and, according to rights groups, bringing the civilian death toll over 100. Iran responded with retaliatory attacks. At the same time, all eyes were on the Iranian government and the millions of citizens who have long opposed it. Farnaz Fassihi, who covers Iran for The New York Times, brings us the view from a pivotal moment inside Iran. Guest: Farna
- StandardSummaries onlyThe Killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader and the End of an Era in the Middle East
Published Mar 1, 2026
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched an attack against Iran, killing the nation’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and, according to Iranian state media, several people in the country’s leadership structure. The New York Times journalists Mark Mazzetti and David E. Sanger explain what is next for Iran, and what these strikes threaten to unleash. Guest: Mark Mazzetti, an investigative reporter for The New York Times based in Washington, D.C. David E. Sanger, the White House an
- StandardSummaries only'The Interview': Maggie Gyllenhaal Thinks Hollywood Likes Women to Direct ‘Little Movies’
Published Feb 28, 2026
With a big budget and a lot to say, the filmmaker is unleashing her inner monster with “The Bride!” Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated article
- StandardSummaries onlyChina Took His City. And Now His Father.
Published Feb 27, 2026
When pro-democracy protesters marched in the streets in Hong Kong in 2019, China responded by arresting thousands, including the leaders of the movement. One of the arrested was Jimmy Lai, who had used his newspaper to campaign for democracy. This month, he received a 20-year jail sentence. In an interview, Michael Barbaro speaks to Mr. Lai’s son, Sebastien Lai, about the sentence, what it means for the pro-democracy movement and where Hong Kong may go from here. Guest: Sebastien Lai, a democrac