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The New York Times 46 Episodes Oct 13, 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

When A.I. Comes for Your Purpose in Life
When A.I. Comes for Your Purpose in Life Oct 13, 2026 00:33:17 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 means.Steven Strogatz, a professor of mathematics at Cornell University, describes the excitement and grief of watching A.I. take on work that gives people a sense of purpose — and asks what could be lost if machines deli
The Israeli Film Directors Pushing for a Reckoning in Their Home Country
The Israeli Film Directors Pushing for a Reckoning in Their Home Country Oct 12, 2026 00:32:11 The documentary film “NAZA,” which investigates the methods the Israeli military has used in the war in Gaza since the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, received a record-breaking standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival last month. Just a few days later, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he would propose legislation that could revoke the directors’ Israeli citizenship, arguing that they
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
She’s Been to Gaza. She Met With the Iranians. Now She Has a Warning.
She’s Been to Gaza. She Met With the Iranians. Now She Has a Warning. Oct 10, 2026 00:42:09 As the head of the International Committee of the Red Cross, Mirjana Spoljaric goes to both sides of conflicts. She’s worried that our warring world is spiraling out of control.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.
Why France Is in Crisis
Why France Is in Crisis Oct 9, 2026 00:26:28 For weeks, thousands of high school students in France have been out in the streets protesting the conditions of public schools. They want better funding, something that won’t be easy with the current state of French finances.Mark Landler, the Paris bureau chief, explains why after years of overspending, France is in crisis, and is driving toward a fiscal cliff.Guest: Mark Landler, the Paris burea
A Failed Execution and the Future of the Death Penalty
A Failed Execution and the Future of the Death Penalty Oct 8, 2026 00:31:08 Christa Pike survived two doses of a lethal injection drug last week during a botched execution in Tennessee.Pamela Colloff, who writes for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the waning public support for the death penalty and why despite it some states are doubling down.Guest: Pamela Colloff, a reporter at ProPublica and a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine.Background reading: P
Three Vans, a Startled Farmer and an Iranian Plot Against the U.S.
Three Vans, a Startled Farmer and an Iranian Plot Against the U.S. Oct 7, 2026 00:22:35 What exactly happened near an air base in Britain used by the United States?Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, discusses what he’s learned about the mysterious events around the base, including the abrupt withdrawal of U.S. Air Force bombers.Guest: Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: A mysterious call
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.
Chris Rock Has Been Thinking About Forgiveness
Chris Rock Has Been Thinking About Forgiveness Oct 3, 2026 01:02:56 The comedian and filmmaker on what real friendship looks like, what keeps him up at night and his new movie, "Misty Green."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
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
The Good, the Bad and the Good-Bad (Movie)
The Good, the Bad and the Good-Bad (Movie) Sep 13, 2026 00:37:36 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 one that makes our friends groan, but that we rewatch incessantly; the one that we can quote line for line, even as we giggle at the actors’ performances; the one that we’d say is great, but that we might not say is good. The

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