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- 2026 / 6 / 19Did Iran Come Out on Top in the Peace Deal?After three months of war, Iran and the United States have agreed to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The news, which was first met with joy and relief, drew a wave of criticism when the...
- 2026 / 6 / 18The Untold Story of Jeffrey Epsteinâs DeathWarning: This episode discusses suicide. Hours after Jeffrey Epstein arrived at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, an employee expressed concern over his distraught state, saying in an email...
- 2026 / 6 / 17The Battle Over A.I. in the ClassroomWith the school year ending, all over the country educators and parents are taking stock of the drastic shift caused by artificial intelligence in the classroom. Today, Natasha Singer, a technology reporter,...
- 2026 / 6 / 16A Gen Z Revolution at the MoviesFor years, Hollywood has been trying to figure out how to get young people into movie theaters. This spring, it has happened at an unthinkable scale thanks to two low-budget horror films made by 20-something...
- 2026 / 6 / 15Inside Trumpâs New Deal With IranAfter days of promising that a cease-fire was near, President Trump announced late Sunday that he had reached a deal with Iran. Today, David Sanger, who spoke to the president, explains what is and is not...
- 2026 / 6 / 14Do Aliens Exist? Steven Spielberg Believes They DoAlmost 50 years ago, Steven Spielberg directed âClose Encounters of the Third Kind,â the story of an average man who discovers that humanity may not be alone in the universe. Over the decades, Spielberg has...
- 2026 / 6 / 13Seth Rogen Knows the Secret to Marriage â and Being Rich in HollywoodThe actor-writer-director-producer on successful relationships (platonic and romantic), Hollywoodâs volatility and his role in normalizing weed. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our...
- 2026 / 6 / 121979: How the U.S. and Iran Went From Allies to EnemiesAt the heart of the current U.S. war against Iran is an inconvenient truth: that the United States is, in many ways, responsible for creating the very regime it now seeks to topple. Today, Scott Anderson, a...
- 2026 / 6 / 11The Young Economic Populists Reshaping the LeftCollege graduates used to lean right politically, but over the past few decades, they have increasingly moved to the left. Today, Noam Scheiber, the author of âMutiny: The Rise and Revolt of the...
- 2026 / 6 / 10The Iran War's Devastating Butterfly EffectThe war in Iran has had some visible consequences, like skyrocketing energy costs and higher gas prices, but the effects of this war are often far less obvious and much more serious for the worldâs most...
- 2026 / 6 / 9Maine Votes as Graham Platnerâs Past Poses New ConundrumsOn Tuesday, Maine will vote in a high-stakes primary contest for a Senate seat that Democrats think they can win back from Republicans for the first time in decades. Democrats are pinning their hopes on...
- 2026 / 6 / 8Congressional Republicans Try a New Approach: Telling Trump NoFrom the war in Iran to his plan to use taxpayer money to pay his allies, the Republican-controlled Congress has begun rebelling against President Trump. Today, Julie Hirschfeld Davis, a congressional editor...
- 2026 / 6 / 7Scott Pelley on His Firing and the âMassacreâ at â60 MinutesâAn exclusive sit-down with the now-former CBS News correspondent. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more,...
- 2026 / 6 / 6Everything You Need to Know About the World CupThe 2026 World Cup is about to descend on North America â spread across three countries, with 48 teams, and 104 games, and with billions of fans across the globe tuning in to watch the biggest sporting event...
- 2026 / 6 / 5One Town's Blueprint for Resegregating AmericaA real estate investorâs pursuit of cheap land has prompted a lawsuit against a compound in Arkansas that will test whether civil rights laws can stop a whites-only town from existing in America. Today, Debra...
- 2026 / 6 / 4How Trump Was Persuaded to Regulate A.I.President Trump has begrudgingly accepted that artificial intelligence requires oversight and on Tuesday signed an executive order asking companies to voluntarily give the government access to new models...
- 2026 / 6 / 3Why the Ebola Outbreak Has Been Nearly Impossible to StopAt the front lines of the Ebola crisis in Central Africa, badly equipped health workers with little outside support are losing the fight against one of the worst outbreaks in history. Declan Walsh, a New York...
- 2026 / 6 / 2How Elon Musk Engineered the Worldâs Biggest I.P.O.SpaceX, Elon Muskâs rocket and satellite maker, is set to go public and begin selling shares as soon as next week. Ryan Mac, who reports on business, explains the plan for the companyâs expected...
- 2026 / 6 / 1Inside Trumpâs Mad Dash to Renovate WashingtonIn the lead-up to Americaâs 250th anniversary, President Trump is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on a major renovation of the nationâs capitol. David A. Fahrenthold, who has been investigating how...
- 2026 / 5 / 31Popcast: Olivia Rodrigo Tried Writing Love Songs. Then Life Got Messy.Olivia Rodrigo sat down with Joe and Jon for her first in-depth conversation about her new album, âyou seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,â out June 12. She discussed the many ways her creative process...
- 2026 / 5 / 31Olivia Rodrigo Tried Writing Love Songs. Then Life Got Messy.Olivia Rodrigo sat down with Joe and Jon for her first in-depth conversation about her new album, âyou seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,â out June 12. She discussed the many ways her creative process...
- 2026 / 5 / 30Want to âOptimizeâ Your Happiness? This Happiness Expert Says: Donât.Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what wonât. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite...
- 2026 / 5 / 29Stranded in the Strait of HormuzWhile the United States and Iran have each signaled that they may be making progress toward a peace deal, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Thousands of crew members have been stranded in the shipping...
- 2026 / 5 / 28Can A.I. Make People Feel Less Lonely?For years, caretakers and health officials have been raising alarms about loneliness and social isolation among older Americans. Eli Saslow, a reporter at The New York Times, tells the story of one woman who...
- 2026 / 5 / 27The Whiplash Over a Possible Peace Deal With IranPresident Trump claimed over the long weekend that he was on the brink of a peace deal with Iran but offered few details. The United States then carried out new strikes against the country on Monday. David E....
- 2026 / 5 / 26A Flood of New, Deadlier DrugsAs America is beginning to wrap its arms around the fentanyl crisis, a new kind of drug epidemic is emerging. It is faster, more addictive, more lethal and powered by synthetic drugs â substances that can be...
- 2026 / 5 / 24Sites Unseen: Whatâs Revealed by Traveling With the BlindAndy Isaacson is a writer and photographer. His work for The Times has taken him to every corner of the world, and he has transmitted what heâs experienced through his images. But recently, Isaacson took a...
- 2026 / 5 / 23Nicolas Cage Made Himself a Legend. Then He Had to Live With It.The iconic actor on his thrillingly risky choices, on screen and off, and becoming a meme. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For...
- 2026 / 5 / 22Trumpâs National Support Is CrateringA new major poll from The Times/Siena suggests that despite his seemingly unchecked power over the federal government and his own party, President Trumpâs national support is crumbling to record lows and...
- 2026 / 5 / 21Why the U.S. Just Indicted Cubaâs Former PresidentThe U.S. charged RaĂșl Castro, Cubaâs former leader and Communist general, with murder on Wednesday. It was the latest escalation in the Trump administrationâs campaign to force political change on the...
- 2026 / 5 / 20Trumpâs Taxpayer-Funded Revenge PlanThe 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,...
- 2026 / 5 / 19A Trump Dissenter Fights for His Political LifeIn 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,...
- 2026 / 5 / 18The Courtroom Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam AltmanFor 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...
- 2026 / 5 / 17Can We Reverse Aging?The quest for a âcureâ for aging â a way to remain youthful, even as we get older â is a project as old as humanity. Itâs also a big business; products, therapies and treatments intended to moderate or...
- 2026 / 5 / 16Graham Platnerâs Plan to Dethrone Susan Collins â and the Democratic EstablishmentThe 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:...
- 2026 / 5 / 16Graham Platner Thinks a Political Revolution Is ComingThe 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:...
- 2026 / 5 / 15Lessons From the Hantavirus OutbreakInside 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...
- 2026 / 5 / 14A New Leader â and a New Showdown â at the FedAfter 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...
- 2026 / 5 / 13Two Superpowers Across the TableHereâs what to expect from the summit between President Trump and Chinaâs top leader, Xi Jinping. For the first time in nearly a decade, President Trump will meet with President Xi Jinping of China in...
- 2026 / 5 / 12Why More Americans Are Seeking ReligionAfter 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...
- 2026 / 5 / 11Is China Winning the A.I. Race?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...
- 2026 / 5 / 10For Motherâs Day, Classic Mom-ismsFor Motherâs Day, we asked you about your âMom mantrasâ: 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...
- 2026 / 5 / 9A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer ParentsRamit 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:...
- 2026 / 5 / 8The Resurrection of Michael JacksonThe 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...
- 2026 / 5 / 7What the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of FlyingWhen 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...
- 2026 / 5 / 6Your Kids Asked the Artemis Astronauts Questions. They Answered.Last month, the astronauts of NASAâs Artemis II mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, bringing their journey around the moon to a close. âThe Dailyâ asked children to send in questions for the crew. The...
- 2026 / 5 / 5Democratic Anger and Republican Revenge: Welcome to the PrimariesIn 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...
- 2026 / 5 / 4What Drives Political Violence in AmericaIn the midst of a cascade of violent acts against political figures in the United States, a few questions keep coming up â how did we get here, and how much worse could it really get? Robert Pape, a professor...
- 2026 / 5 / 3The 30 Greatest Living American SongwritersRoughly 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...
- 2026 / 5 / 2What Does Tucker Carlson Really Believe? I Went to Maine to Find Out.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:...