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The Daily

The New York Times 46 Episodes Nov 3, 2026

The Daily is a news podcast from The New York Times that delivers the biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams, and Natalie Kitroeff, each episode is twenty minutes long and released six days a week by 6 a.m. The podcast covers a wide range of topics, from politics to culture, providing in-depth analysis and reporting.

Episodes

A Guide to Election Night 2026
A Guide to Election Night 2026 Nov 3, 2026 00:35:17 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 for The New York Times, offers a guide for how to understand the results.Guest: Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times.Background reading: Here are four scenarios for how the midterms could go.The fina
A Political Rebellion in the Rio Grande Valley
A Political Rebellion in the Rio Grande Valley Nov 2, 2026 01:16:52 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 of Texas, where life has been transformed by his administration’s crackdown on immigration.Lynsea Garrison, a producer for “The Daily,” has been reporting on that shift and on the unlikely group leading the charge.Gues
Want to Enjoy Music More? Go For a Run.
Want to Enjoy Music More? Go For a Run. Nov 1, 2026 00:36:12 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 approach to criticism and listening. He calls it “running the song.”Today, for the New York City Marathon, Ben talks with our host Rachel Abrams about how his listening sharpens when he runs to music.Then, he goes through highlights from his five-
Martin McDonagh Has a Vision for Hope. It's Not for the Faint of Heart.
Martin McDonagh Has a Vision for Hope. It's Not for the Faint of Heart. Oct 31, 2026 00:49:59 The writer-director, known for his dark and bleak work, believes in film’s power to change our lives.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next
The Art of the Pardon: How Trump Turned Clemency Into a Business
The Art of the Pardon: How Trump Turned Clemency Into a Business Oct 30, 2026 00:33:36 In the final stretch of the midterm election campaign, polls have found that voters are latching onto the perceived corruption of the Trump administration.Kenneth P. Vogel, a New York Times investigative journalist, explores one major story line feeding that perception: how those around the president have turned the pardon process into a business.Guest: Kenneth P. Vogel, an investigative journalis
Is Running From Trump Enough to Save Republicans on Tuesday?
Is Running From Trump Enough to Save Republicans on Tuesday? Oct 28, 2026 00:37:19 A look at candidates from President Trump’s party who are running on a platform of criticizing him. In next week’s midterm elections, a specific kind of Republican candidate is appealing to disillusioned voters of both parties: moderates willing to criticize President Trump.Jess Bidgood explains how some Republicans are trying to bring back an older version of their party.Guest: Jess Bidgood,
Tricks, Treats and Trends
Tricks, Treats and Trends Oct 25, 2026 00:29:41 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 episode of “The Sunday Daily,” our host Rachel Abrams talks about these three tent poles of the Halloween season with reporters from across the Times newsroom.Kim Severson, who covers food, tells us about the sour,
Elizabeth Holmes and Nathan Fielder Keep Us Guessing
Elizabeth Holmes and Nathan Fielder Keep Us Guessing Oct 18, 2026 00:43:39 The comedian Nathan Fielder came to fame as the creator and host of the Comedy Central series “Nathan for You.” The show followed Fielder as he devised outrageous schemes, ostensibly with the aim of helping various small businesses. What became clear, though, was that Fielder was less interested in helping business owners generate profits than he was in understanding the people ensnared in his plo
Celine Dion’s Triumphant Return to the Stage
Celine Dion’s Triumphant Return to the Stage Oct 11, 2026 00:38:57 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 and incurable neurological disorder that causes painful muscle spasms and affects roughly one in a million people. The announcement came as a shock to her fans, and in a raw and revealing documentary released in 2024, “I
The Restaurant Industry Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed?
The Restaurant Industry Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed? Oct 4, 2026 00:37:27 If you dine out regularly, you might have noticed some changes in restaurants over the past few years. Perhaps you’ve found yourself ordering at a counter, scanning a QR code to see the menu, or eating … a lot more soft serve.These changes aren’t just trends. Brett Anderson, a New York Times food reporter, says they are restaurant owners’ desperate attempts to stay afloat in an industry in crisis.
The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century
The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century Sep 27, 2026 00:57:17 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 go to marshal sizable budgets and tell meaningful stories.Over recent months, our colleagues at The New York Times ran a survey, asking industry insiders — on-screen talent, writers, directors, producers, executives and others — to pick thei
How a 1,000-Year-Old Tapestry Took London by Storm
How a 1,000-Year-Old Tapestry Took London by Storm Sep 20, 2026 00:34:48 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 — is on display in Britain.It was long said by art experts to be too fragile to move. But in a development that required geopolitical persuasion, this summer the tapestry made its way from Bayeux, France, to the British Museum in L

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