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Nov 9, 2026 31:14

After a Crushing Defeat, Trump Doubles Down

After a stinging rebuke last week at the polls, President Trump announced that he would elevate Stephen Miller — a driving force behind some of the most polarizing…

Nov 7, 2026 41:42

Introducing ‘METRO’ From Serial Productions

Today, we’re sharing an episode from a brand-new show called “METRO,” made by the Serial podcast team and the reporters here at The Times who cover New York…

Nov 6, 2026 34:29

Chuck Schumer on Governing With (Or Without) Trump

Warning: This episode contains strong language.Last spring, the political picture for Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, was downright bleak. President Trump was back in the White House.…

Nov 5, 2026 28:56

The Voters Who Flipped Congress

The midterm elections were an electoral tsunami for Democrats: a complete collapse of the Republican coalition and a landslide victory.Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New…

Nov 4, 2026 34:42

A Landslide Victory for Democrats

On Tuesday night, the blue wave that polls predicted landed with extraordinary force across the United States as Democrats flipped control of both the House and the Senate.Nate…

Nov 3, 2026 35:17

A Guide to Election Night 2026

After two years of campaigning, the 2026 midterm election is now in the hands of the American voters.As the ballot counting begins, Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst…

Nov 2, 2026 1:16:52

A Political Rebellion in the Rio Grande Valley

Warning: This episode contains strong language.In the midterm elections, one of the regions expected to swing away from President Trump and toward Democrats is the Rio Grande Valley…

Nov 1, 2026 36:12

Want to Enjoy Music More? Go For a Run.

Ben Ratliff, a music critic and avid runner, always ran in silence. Then he discovered how music opened up to him — while running. It changed his entire…

Oct 26, 2026 33:19

The $10 Billion Midterm Ad War

The midterms are shaping up to be the most expensive election cycle in history as campaigns pour huge sums into the ads voters see virtually everywhere.Today, Shane Goldmacher,…

Oct 25, 2026 29:41

Tricks, Treats and Trends

Americans are expected to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation. That includes costumes, decorations and lots of candy.In this…

Oct 23, 2026 29:35

The Battle Over Black Representation in the South

The approach to this year’s midterms has brought two hugely consequential changes to voting for Black Americans: the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, and redistricting. In the…

Oct 16, 2026 27:42

MAGA's Midterm Defectors

Perhaps no American feels the domestic effects of the war, tariffs and inflation more than the Iowa farmer. The political environment stirred up by those farmers’ strife could…

Oct 15, 2026 33:50

The Republican Strategy to Salvage the Midterms

With Republicans trailing in the polls, the party is making hard choices about where to spend its money — abandoning some races while pouring resources into others.Shane Goldmacher,…

Oct 13, 2026 33:17

When A.I. Comes for Your Purpose in Life

Artificial intelligence has gone from struggling with basic arithmetic to helping solve some of mathematics’ most famous open problems — and the field is reckoning with what that…

Oct 11, 2026 38:57

Celine Dion’s Triumphant Return to the Stage

A dramatic pop music comeback story is underway: Celine Dion is performing again.In 2022, Dion, the renowned Canadian singer, announced that she had stiff person syndrome, a rare…

Sep 27, 2026 57:17

The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century

The turn of the century was the beginning of a new era in television: prestige TV for the masses. Today, television is where big stars and innovative creators…

Sep 20, 2026 34:48

How a 1,000-Year-Old Tapestry Took London by Storm

For the first time in centuries, the Bayeux Tapestry — a nearly 1,000-year-old piece of embroidery that depicts the invasion of England by William the Conqueror in 1066…

Sep 13, 2026 37:36

The Good, the Bad and the Good-Bad (Movie)

When it comes to movies we love, there are the artistic masterpieces and there are the foot-stomping crowd pleasers. But there’s another particular kind of beloved movie, the…

Aug 30, 2026 38:46

Who Will Rule the 2026 U.S. Open?

The U.S. Open, the final tournament of the tennis season, is getting underway. The world’s best players are heading to the U.S.T.A. Billie Jean King National Tennis Center…

Aug 16, 2026 42:29

What Makes a Killer Thriller?

The New York Times Book Review recently released its list of the 50 best thrillers of the 21st century. To put it together, the team asked almost 300…

Aug 9, 2026 39:00

Is 'Gentle Parenting' Ruining French Children?

“Traditional” French parenting is built on a foundation of firm boundaries, strictness and punishment for misbehavior. Within these rules, children are also allowed freedom and autonomy, which some…

Jul 26, 2026 29:03

Why Do Some Memories Survive Dementia?

When the Times reporter Ellen Barry’s father developed dementia after a fall, her family spent years trying to manage his erratic behavior and confusion. They struggled to convince…

Jul 19, 2026 30:41

The World Cup Final Is Here

After a month of competition across North America and 103 matches, the 2026 World Cup is down to its final game. Spain and Argentina will meet this afternoon…

Jul 12, 2026 50:40

What’s Epic About the ‘Odyssey’? Everything.

This Friday, “The Odyssey,” directed by Christopher Nolan, hits theaters. Even before the movie’s release, though, it’s proving to be a cultural event. Spirited discussions of Nolan’s cinematic…

Jul 5, 2026 43:02

The Most American Episode of The Daily, Ever.

In celebration of the United States of America’s 250th birthday, we posed a simple question to some of our favorite critics, columnists and editors across the New York…

Jun 28, 2026 42:05

The Last 12 Weeks

In 1992, David Wood became El Paso’s most notorious convicted serial killer. He has been on death row ever since. More than 30 years later, his lawyers have…

Jun 21, 2026 46:48

Can a Bad Man Be a Good Father?

The writer Tom Junod has spent a career crafting profiles for men’s magazines like GQ and Esquire, often of famously complicated men like Norman Mailer, Kevin Spacey and…