# nytimes com (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover nytimes com. Page: Feed: --- ## [Who Moves Up, and Who's Pushed Out, in Pete Hegseth's Military](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-20 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ For the past 18 months, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has remade the top ranks of the U.S. military — dismissing or sidelining many whose rise he believes was aided by D.E.I. and replacing them with officers who fit his definition of merit. In the process, many argue he’s prioritizing loyalty to him and his ideas over loyalty to the military itself. Today, Greg Jaffe, a New York Times reporter… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/1e4a2bb9-cbef-4ea0-bbb1-baed4ba8eaf3/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=1e4a2bb9-cbef-4ea0-bbb1-baed4ba8eaf3&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [El Niño Is Back. And Worse Than Ever.](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-19 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ The global chaos agent known as El Niño is back, and this year it’s already on track to be, by far, the strongest and most severe on record, wreaking havoc on weather across the world. Today, Chico Harlan, the global climate reporter for The New York Times, goes over El Niño’s history, its inner workings and its increasingly destructive fallout. Guest: Chico Harlan , the global climate… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/9da6c05d-e10a-48b0-8a01-8efbb409a2f9/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=9da6c05d-e10a-48b0-8a01-8efbb409a2f9&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [I Don’t Trust A.I. But I Told it Everything](https://www.nytimes.com/column/modern-love-podcast) _2026-08-19 · modernlovepodcast@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · Modern Love_ The tech writer and podcaster Bridget Todd was sure she’d never get attached to A.I. chatbots. She was suspicious of the companies behind them, and when she saw articles popping up about people who said they loved their bots, she said she found their situations sad and potentially dangerous. Besides, Bridget didn’t have an empty hole in her life to fill. She had a supportive human partner. She had… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1/episodes/c546d08a-fa57-449b-8736-2545514ba6f8/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1&awEpisodeId=c546d08a-fa57-449b-8736-2545514ba6f8&feed=0N8Hs1MH) ## [What Went Wrong on the U.S.S. Lincoln?](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-18 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ For the past two weeks, family members of sailors have been raising alarms about the conditions aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which has a crew of about 5,000 and has been at sea for almost nine months straight. Today, John Ismay, a New York Times reporter who covers the Pentagon with a focus on armed conflict and the defense industry, discusses what went wrong on the ship and how it could… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/9c817095-0ee3-4c67-a9b2-6b3290988d29/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=9c817095-0ee3-4c67-a9b2-6b3290988d29&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Luigi Mangione’s High-Risk Legal Strategy](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-17 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ In the two years since a masked man shot and killed a health care executive, the national spotlight has turned to the primary suspect, Luigi Mangione. The overwhelming evidence has pointed to his guilt, and the question on most minds has been: What might the defense of one of the most famous murder suspects in America look like? At a hearing on Friday, we got our first glimpse at an answer, one… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/3923640d-f68b-454b-8817-eb5ac4bbb117/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=3923640d-f68b-454b-8817-eb5ac4bbb117&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [What Makes a Killer Thriller?](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-16 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ 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 authors and other experts to vote for the best heart-thumping, page-turning, white knuckle reads published since 2000. In this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” Natalie Kitroeff talks with the Times thrillers columnist, Sarah Lyall, about how the list… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/86e93b87-31f1-452f-9a1c-be859adc16db/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=86e93b87-31f1-452f-9a1c-be859adc16db&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [The Charming, Amusing, Surprisingly Low-Confidence Matthew Rhys](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-15 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem. 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/87c61297-af2f-48a6-8fe4-0154f379d550/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=87c61297-af2f-48a6-8fe4-0154f379d550&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [The Secret Spy Network Feeding Russia’s War Machine](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-14 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ Ukraine is running desperately low on interceptor missiles, leaving its cities and people nearly defenseless against Russian missile and drone attacks. How Russia has been able to sustain those attacks has been a mystery — until now. Today, Jane Bradley, a Britain-based investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains her investigation into the spy network that has allowed the Kremlin to… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/d9ce3fff-e646-4ae4-83a3-1b1aea5e0950/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=d9ce3fff-e646-4ae4-83a3-1b1aea5e0950&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [This Reporter Can Tell Us What Nuclear Apocalypse Looks Like (Encore)](https://www.nytimes.com/column/book-review-podcast) _2026-08-14 · books@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Book Review_ Imagine, if you will, that for unknown reasons North Korea has just launched a nuclear bomb at the United States. What happens next? The journalist Annie Jacobsen has imagined exactly that, and spent more than a decade interviewing dozens of experts while mastering the voluminous literature on the subject — some of it declassified only in recent years — for her 2024 book “Nuclear War: A Scenario,”… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/621229bd-2556-4ce6-8ae0-9fa3046f9da9/episodes/ac586f8d-0ea7-4ad5-895b-15c7f7833516/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=621229bd-2556-4ce6-8ae0-9fa3046f9da9&awEpisodeId=ac586f8d-0ea7-4ad5-895b-15c7f7833516&feed=MssIhx9y) ## [Are The Democratic Socialists Winning or Losing?](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-13 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ This week, Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running for governor in Wisconsin, suffered an upset after a double-digit lead in the polls. Last week, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, pulled off a stunning victory in Michigan against his well-funded opponent. Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times, makes sense of what happened in Wisconsin and Michigan, and what it… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/b74365b3-59ea-49fd-a00c-14ceead2d551/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=b74365b3-59ea-49fd-a00c-14ceead2d551&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bIY3pFJiUP9P) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [All the President’s Planes](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-12 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ When President Trump left Turkey, the White House said publicly that he was boarding the old Air Force One — but that plane was a decoy. In a highly elaborate escape plan prompted by a credible Iranian threat, Trump was secretly moved through a catering cart to a military aircraft, leaving passengers unknowingly flying on the decoy plane. Today, Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/2d8d7939-5740-4f62-8305-41fa126f5fde/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=2d8d7939-5740-4f62-8305-41fa126f5fde&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Am I Too Anxious for Love?](https://www.nytimes.com/column/modern-love-podcast) _2026-08-12 · modernlovepodcast@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · Modern Love_ Jenny Singer thought she had a lung fungus. That would explain the shortness of breath that she was experiencing. The doctor’s other explanation was anxiety, which seemed completely out of the question to her. But as time went on, Jenny found herself increasingly focused on her “breathing problem,” as she called it, in a way that made it nearly impossible to connect with anyone. Eventually, Singer… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1/episodes/bf871974-a5d1-4bf3-af8d-a51748512d37/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1&awEpisodeId=bf871974-a5d1-4bf3-af8d-a51748512d37&feed=0N8Hs1MH) ## [The U.S. Missile Stockpile Is Dangerously Low](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-11 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ As the fighting with Iran has dragged on, American forces have been burning through their weapons, creating a shortage of munitions that is leaving the United States and its allies in the region much more vulnerable. Today, Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains why Washington is running out of key missiles so quickly, and how the munitions shortage might… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/d402aab2-d540-47be-9ce3-52dcdae5374c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=d402aab2-d540-47be-9ce3-52dcdae5374c&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Why Adults Are Getting Cancer at a Younger Age](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-10 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ For years, cancer has been seen as a disease people mostly get when they’re older. That seems to be changing as more young people are getting cancer than ever before. Today, Nina Agrawal, a health reporter for The New York Times, explains what scientists are learning about the factors driving the rise and what it means for a generation of young cancer survivors. Guest: Nina Agrawal , a health… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/04e93762-40de-4e0c-9231-41eecfced241/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=04e93762-40de-4e0c-9231-41eecfced241&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Is 'Gentle Parenting' Ruining French Children?](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-09 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ “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 say results in both well-behaved children and stress-free parents. In recent years, though, American-style “gentle” or “positive” parenting has gained a toehold in the country, unsettling decades of… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/3d6d98b1-6490-468a-83b3-bd4c693fa8b4/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=3d6d98b1-6490-468a-83b3-bd4c693fa8b4&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back.](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-08 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas. 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/0236d554-a714-4497-b6f7-43412d315357/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=0236d554-a714-4497-b6f7-43412d315357&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Is America’s Drinking Water the Next Front in the Iran War?](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-07 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ Over the past week, a growing number of municipalities across the United States have reported that their water systems were hacked. The Times has found that the attacks were most likely perpetrated by Iran. Today, Dustin Volz, a cybersecurity and intelligence correspondent for The New York Times, explains how the hacking exposes yearslong failed efforts to shore up vulnerabilities in U.S.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/f940e904-2ced-4d8c-87a3-bde34dabc641/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=f940e904-2ced-4d8c-87a3-bde34dabc641&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [The Cyclospora Mystery: How Human Poop Got on So Much Lettuce](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-06 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ U.S. health officials linked six more states to what’s now the largest outbreak of cyclospora in American history — an outbreak that has contributed to at least two deaths, sickened thousands of people and left the rest of us increasingly scared of salad. Today, Christina Jewett and Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, two public health reporters who have covered the parasite for The New York Times, discuss… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/95d55880-6547-4879-9752-846e525beb17/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=95d55880-6547-4879-9752-846e525beb17&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Arizona’s Food Stamp Crisis Is Coming for the Rest of the U.S.](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-05 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ The United States is undergoing one of the biggest changes to its social safety net in recent history, with huge numbers of people getting dropped from the government’s food assistance program. Nowhere has this been more dramatic than in Arizona. Jason DeParle, who covers poverty for The New York Times, explains why so many people are suddenly losing access to this key benefit, and what… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/6501de51-cf0c-459c-814c-73833753a099/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=6501de51-cf0c-459c-814c-73833753a099&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Where Did All My Male Friendships Go? (Encore)](https://www.nytimes.com/column/modern-love-podcast) _2026-08-05 · modernlovepodcast@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · Modern Love_ Sam Graham-Felsen never imagined being lonely. Throughout his childhood and as a young man his life revolved around his friends. But when Sam got married and then had kids, going out with his friends almost felt like a luxury. After years of focusing on everything in his life except friendship, Sam began to realize he was missing something essential, and he decided to get his friends back. On this… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1/episodes/8e46a26b-c5b6-4e07-886a-e67f1078377a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1&awEpisodeId=8e46a26b-c5b6-4e07-886a-e67f1078377a&feed=0N8Hs1MH) ## [Refer a Friend, Earn Rewards (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4WdZVpN79eH5) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Earn rewards when a friend signs up for the Graphite Business Card ## [Let’s Talk About the 50 Best Thrillers of the 21st Century](https://www.nytimes.com/column/book-review-podcast) _2026-08-05 · books@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Book Review_ What are the best thrillers published since 2000? That was the question that the team at The New York Times’s Book Review posed to hundreds of writers of every kind of crime fiction, from legal thrillers to spy novels to cozy mysteries, as well as librarians, editors, critics and bookstagrammers. We counted up all those votes and came up with a list of the 50 best thrillers of the 21st century,… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/621229bd-2556-4ce6-8ae0-9fa3046f9da9/episodes/8a63b7d0-a1a1-4749-b723-1c60757a311c/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=621229bd-2556-4ce6-8ae0-9fa3046f9da9&awEpisodeId=8a63b7d0-a1a1-4749-b723-1c60757a311c&feed=MssIhx9y) ## [Will Michigan Rewrite the Rules of Democratic Politics?](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-04 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ In Michigan, a race for U.S. Senate is not only testing the growing appeal of left-wing populism. It could also be a turning point in a long-running debate among Democratic voters about the importance of electability. Michael Kruse, who writes about politics for The New York Times, traveled to Michigan with the producers Asthaa Chaturvedi and Anna Foley of “The Daily” to speak to voters and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/317b3208-41c0-4066-bf71-5cb9cd8f2029/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=317b3208-41c0-4066-bf71-5cb9cd8f2029&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [The Tangled Tale of the Tate Brothers and the Trumps](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-03 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ Warning: This episode contains strong language. Over the past decade, the Tate brothers have built a global empire around pornography, hypermasculinity and overt misogyny. At the same time, they have been repeatedly accused of assaulting and trafficking women. A Times investigation found that as their legal troubles mounted, the Tates found powerful allies in the Trump family and administration.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/fadbbeb5-8762-4b95-b46e-e104ca213aa7/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=fadbbeb5-8762-4b95-b46e-e104ca213aa7&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [After Losing Her Limbs, Our Cooking Columnist Returns to the Kitchen](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-08-02 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ For decades, the kitchen was the centerpiece of Yewande Komolafe’s life. She spent long hours there, first as a restaurant cook and later as a recipe developer. But though she loved the often-intense culinary world, she had to navigate it with certain limitations: She was born with sickle cell disease, an inherited blood disorder, which required her to carefully manage her working life. She did so… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/0891bcf3-2201-4478-9f57-ffee5b7a9bc4/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=0891bcf3-2201-4478-9f57-ffee5b7a9bc4&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Book Club: Let’s Talk About ‘John of John’](https://www.nytimes.com/column/book-review-podcast) _2026-08-01 · books@nytimes.com (Hosted by MJ Franklin) · The Book Review_ Early in Douglas Stuart’s new novel, “John of John,” the Booker Prize-winning author describes a peculiar irony: “What skinned him was that the closer he got to home, the more lost he felt.” It’s a passing line, but it captures the tension at the heart of this magnificent book: Here is a story of two men, each profoundly isolated, trying to figure out how to exist in a small, claustrophobic world.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/621229bd-2556-4ce6-8ae0-9fa3046f9da9/episodes/21eefcaa-4984-4250-a413-29dfde5c9568/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=621229bd-2556-4ce6-8ae0-9fa3046f9da9&awEpisodeId=21eefcaa-4984-4250-a413-29dfde5c9568&feed=MssIhx9y) ## [The Fight Tearing Apart Silicon Valley](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-31 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ For years, a debate has been simmering in Silicon Valley over the right way to build artificial intelligence. Should it be open and free for anyone to use, or should we tightly control how it’s made and who can access it? Mike Isaac, who covers technology for The New York Times, explains why the release of two Chinese models pushed that debate to a boiling point this week, and how it could end up… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/4ab1be6e-84be-4af2-8cad-ff07bb0e157f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=4ab1be6e-84be-4af2-8cad-ff07bb0e157f&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Europe Is Burning](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-30 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ This summer, wildfires have been raging across Europe. France and Spain have been hit particularly badly, with hundreds of thousands of acres incinerated and entire communities devastated. Chico Harlan, the global climate correspondent for The New York Times, and Mark Landler, the Paris bureau chief, explain how much the continent may need to adapt to climate change. Guest: Chico Harlan , the… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/4cb054ba-9be9-4467-878c-eea8fcb18fc9/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=4cb054ba-9be9-4467-878c-eea8fcb18fc9&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Israel, AIPAC and Difficult Questions for Democrats](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-29 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ The American Israel Public Affairs Committee, a pro-Israel lobbying group known as AIPAC, has spent a record amount of money in this year’s midterm elections to either oust or support candidates based on their support of Israel. Jonathan Mahler, a writer for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the new litmus test for the left at a time when the United States’ relationship with Israel is under… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/d711b719-1b63-4c22-ab8b-974f247e9b82/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=d711b719-1b63-4c22-ab8b-974f247e9b82&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Is Polyamory Right for You?](https://www.nytimes.com/column/modern-love-podcast) _2026-07-29 · modernlovepodcast@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · Modern Love_ Elisabeth “Eli” Sheff is a polyamory expert. When she first heard about polyamorous relationships, back in the early ’90s, hardly anyone was talking about this stuff. But Sheff became fascinated, and for the past 30 years, she’s been studying the lives of kids who grew up in polyamorous families. On this episode of “Modern Love,” Sheff tells the host Anna Martin about her personal and professional… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1/episodes/490ca637-11bf-460b-b019-ade5a48d70d3/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1&awEpisodeId=490ca637-11bf-460b-b019-ade5a48d70d3&feed=0N8Hs1MH) ## [The Iranians Who Want More War](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-28 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ Fractures in Tehran are pitting a faction favoring negotiation with Washington against hard-liners who oppose making a deal with the United States. Guest: Abdi Latif Dahir , a Middle East correspondent for The New York Times, covering Lebanon and Syria. Farnaz Fassihi , the United Nations bureau chief for The New York Times. She also covers Iran and how countries around the world deal with… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/1a5d9ce3-198e-4329-8310-100ee171b112/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=1a5d9ce3-198e-4329-8310-100ee171b112&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Point once, get highlights (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wNRXBUvehFs7) _2026-07-28 · **Sponsored**_ Get minutes worth watching from a whole game — point once ## [What A.I. Is Actually Doing to the Economy](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-27 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, people are getting more nervous about how it could change the economy and their jobs. Ben Casselman, the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times, explains why A.I.’s impact is so hard to pin down and what we can learn from the tech disruptions of the past. Guest: Ben Casselman , the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/a88ecc7f-2789-456a-83a4-03f11abbb7ff/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=a88ecc7f-2789-456a-83a4-03f11abbb7ff&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Why Do Some Memories Survive Dementia?](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-26 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ 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 him that he was home, he was safe, and he shouldn’t try to leave. The experience was exasperating and impossible to understand. Today, Ellen tells the story of those years, and of how she discovered scientific research… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/d8b0813d-3550-412b-96c3-e03b4922e9ce/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=d8b0813d-3550-412b-96c3-e03b4922e9ce&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Karl-Anthony Towns Knows the Knicks' Win Was Bigger Than Basketball](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-25 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ New York’s star center on playing for his mom, Patrick Ewing. generations of emotional fans — and himself. 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/bfa825ab-6d6c-430f-b887-11c2708733c4/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=bfa825ab-6d6c-430f-b887-11c2708733c4&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Could ‘Trump Accounts’ Actually Close the Wealth Gap?](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-24 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ This month, President Trump announced the start of “Trump accounts,” an investment device that could eventually help address the nation’s wealth gap. Claire Cain Miller, who covers families and education for The New York Times, explains how these accounts work and why so many Americans have yet to sign up. Guest: Claire Cain Miller writes for The Upshot , which uses data and visuals to help… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/64b4162e-280c-420b-ae47-76ae7790a258/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=64b4162e-280c-420b-ae47-76ae7790a258&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Let’s Talk About the Best Books of the Year (So Far)](https://www.nytimes.com/column/book-review-podcast) _2026-07-24 · books@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Book Review_ The editors at The New York Times Book Review spend almost the entire year discussing, debating and sometimes arguing about the year’s best books. We’re halfway through 2026, which means it’s time for the host Gilbert Cruz and the Book Review editors Joumana Khatib and MJ Franklin to talk about some of the best releases of the year as well as a few hidden gems that captured their attention and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/621229bd-2556-4ce6-8ae0-9fa3046f9da9/episodes/9e22ea74-ce92-4f20-a650-0c12092c1e85/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=621229bd-2556-4ce6-8ae0-9fa3046f9da9&awEpisodeId=9e22ea74-ce92-4f20-a650-0c12092c1e85&feed=MssIhx9y) ## [Why Is the U.S. Building the Saudi Nuclear Program While Destroying Iran’s?](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-23 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ The United States signed a landmark deal on Wednesday that allows Saudi Arabia to develop a nuclear program. At the same time, President Trump is escalating the war in Iran, a conflict that the White House says aims to destroy the country’s nuclear capabilities. David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains what Saudi Arabia and the United States are getting… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/e6d6666a-578f-449d-ad02-eafe3258fb0d/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=e6d6666a-578f-449d-ad02-eafe3258fb0d&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Trump’s Clashing Goals: More Housing, Fewer Immigrants](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-22 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ To address the United States’ acute housing shortage, Congress recently passed a landmark piece of legislation designed to encourage the construction of new homes. The problem is that President Trump’s crackdown on immigration has taken aim at the work force required to build those homes. Ronda Kaysen, who covers housing for The New York Times, explains how the U.S. housing industry became so… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/22323ed4-10c5-496d-a6c1-816fe496e044/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=22323ed4-10c5-496d-a6c1-816fe496e044&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [My Disability Makes My Sex Life Even Hotter](https://www.nytimes.com/column/modern-love-podcast) _2026-07-22 · modernlovepodcast@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · Modern Love_ At the age of 15, the filmmaker and actor Kyla Harris had an accident that forever changed what her body could do, and what it couldn’t. From then on, she needed someone with her 24 hours a day to help her with things like going to the bathroom, cooking and showering. Family members, friends, romantic partners and personal assistants have all played a role in Kyla’s care over the years. She’s had… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1/episodes/36a480d3-2e74-4e89-b839-302589921c0e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1&awEpisodeId=36a480d3-2e74-4e89-b839-302589921c0e&feed=0N8Hs1MH) ## [As the Iran War Escalates, Is the U.S. Hiding Its Toll?](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-21 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ The war in Iran has recently escalated in dangerous new ways, drawing in Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, as the Trump administration reeled from the Iranian killing of U.S. service members in Jordan. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the latest attacks, and how they’ve coincided with a decision by the U.S. military to disclose less about the war.… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/a0cc5f62-a863-4786-a7d2-4818934d4f45/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=a0cc5f62-a863-4786-a7d2-4818934d4f45&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [More Trump Tariffs Are Coming](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-20 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ At a moment when inflation and affordability are on virtually everyone’s mind in America, Jamieson Greer, the U.S. trade representative, said the Trump administration was planning a new slate of tariffs. Ana Swanson, who covers international trade for The New York Times and spoke to Mr. Greer, explains why Greer thinks the policy has been a success. Guest: Ana Swanson covers trade and… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/93985e97-ab56-4213-9f48-e3b7fdb97f7f/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=93985e97-ab56-4213-9f48-e3b7fdb97f7f&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [The World Cup Final Is Here](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-19 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ 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 in a match expected to draw over one billion viewers around the world. Spain is hoping its well-oiled machine and young star can bring it its second World Cup win. Argentina is looking to Lionel Messi, its longtime star, to secure victory in… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/007640a5-fbbf-4c73-b2c8-ea7522c81724/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=007640a5-fbbf-4c73-b2c8-ea7522c81724&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Zohran Mamdani Knows He Has Political Capital. And He Intends to Spend It.](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-18 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ Lulu Garcia-Navarro sits down for an interview with the mayor of New York City. 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… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/6f9ad6ad-3cb3-4485-b44c-a966c68d6b39/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=6f9ad6ad-3cb3-4485-b44c-a966c68d6b39&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [The President, His Plane and the Press](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-17 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ Last Friday night, F.B.I. agents showed up at the homes of several New York Times journalists and summoned them to testify before a grand jury. The move was a response by the Trump administration to an article about the safety of the new Air Force One. Tyler Pager, one of the journalists, discusses the story and the subpoenas. Guest: Tyler Pager , a White House correspondent for The New York… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/5e0f6a93-79fa-4d26-8372-886e5a47d88e/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=5e0f6a93-79fa-4d26-8372-886e5a47d88e&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Sophie Elmhirst on the True Story of a Shipwrecked Couple](https://www.nytimes.com/column/book-review-podcast) _2026-07-17 · books@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Book Review_ Today we want to bring back an episode from our archives. It’s about a book that has real beach read vibes. There’s a lot of water. It’s a relationship drama. And it’s also a daring story of survival. “Marriage at Sea: A True Story of Love, Obsession and Shipwreck" made it onto the Book Review Top 10 Books of 2025 and the paperback edition just came out a few weeks ago. It tells the unbelievable… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/621229bd-2556-4ce6-8ae0-9fa3046f9da9/episodes/529f0c2a-740c-403a-9474-2ed7ba488f36/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=621229bd-2556-4ce6-8ae0-9fa3046f9da9&awEpisodeId=529f0c2a-740c-403a-9474-2ed7ba488f36&feed=MssIhx9y) ## [ICE Ramps Back Up, With Deadly Results](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-16 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ Two fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Texas and Maine have put the spotlight back on the Trump administration’s deportation tactics. Hamed Aleaziz, who reports on immigration policy, explains how these killings signal a return to a more aggressive form of enforcement. Guest: Hamed Aleaziz , who covers the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policy in the United States… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/7159e166-3e05-4f54-b763-b49a6f2629c6/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=7159e166-3e05-4f54-b763-b49a6f2629c6&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [From Trump’s Attorney to Attorney General: The Rise of Todd Blanche](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-15 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ To be confirmed as the next attorney general, Todd Blanche must convince members of the U.S. Senate that as political as the Department of Justice has become, it would be even worse without him on top. As his confirmation hearing begins, Glenn Thrush, a Justice Department reporter for The New York Times, recounts the unlikely story of how Mr. Blanche became President Trump’s legal enforcer. Guest:… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/c9038279-bbfd-4889-940c-bbc27297e929/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=c9038279-bbfd-4889-940c-bbc27297e929&feed=54nAGcIl) ## ['The Interview': Robby Hoffman Will Always Feel Poor, No Matter How Rich She Gets](https://www.nytimes.com/column/modern-love-podcast) _2026-07-15 · modernlovepodcast@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · Modern Love_ This week on "Modern Love," we're bringing you one of our favorite conversations from our friends at "The Interview." Speaking to host Lulu Garcia-Navarro, the comedian and actor Robby Hoffman says class and the way she grew up inform everything about the way she lives now. • Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com • Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast • For… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1/episodes/af27a5da-28e3-4955-9177-0b368f48a740/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=db3c768b-254c-4291-946b-8216b0b2a2a1&awEpisodeId=af27a5da-28e3-4955-9177-0b368f48a740&feed=0N8Hs1MH) ## [Why the Cease-Fire With Iran Keeps Crumbling](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-14 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ After back-and-forth attacks and an exchange of fiery language between President Trump and Iran’s leaders, it appears that both sides have returned to open conflict. Today, David Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains what brought us to this point, and what this new phase of the war tells us about how difficult it will be to end. Guest: David… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/55a7756d-ad79-4dbd-b9b0-6e62579a5579/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=55a7756d-ad79-4dbd-b9b0-6e62579a5579&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [Why Are Grocery Store Prices So High](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-13 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ According to the Economic Research Service at the Department of Agriculture, prices across all food categories are expected to rise 3.2 percent in 2026. Today, Jessica Cheung, a senior audio producer for “The Daily,” talks with the general manager of a food co-op in Pittsburgh about how the store is being affected by the quickly increasing costs. Guest: Jessica Cheung , a senior audio producer on… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/ffffa11e-9d71-44b2-83f2-1d2c012ae056/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=ffffa11e-9d71-44b2-83f2-1d2c012ae056&feed=54nAGcIl) ## [What’s Epic About the ‘Odyssey’? Everything.](https://www.nytimes.com/the-daily) _2026-07-12 · thedaily@nytimes.com (The New York Times) · The Daily_ 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 interpretation of the epic poem already abound online, and they are likely to intensify after the public sees the film. Why does a 12,000-line poem that is nearly 3,000 years old still feel resonant today?… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pfx.vpixl.com/6qj4J/pscrb.fm/rss/p/nyt.simplecastaudio.com/03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a/episodes/3858e1bf-c330-4894-97b2-4ff0276127df/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=03d8b493-87fc-4bd1-931f-8a8e9b945d8a&awEpisodeId=3858e1bf-c330-4894-97b2-4ff0276127df&feed=54nAGcIl)