The Daily
Hosted by Michael Christopher Barbaro, Natalie Kitroeff & Rachel Abrams · 176 decoded episodes · newest Oct 8, 2026
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Episodes 176
- May 18, 2026 · 37 minElon Musk and Sam Altman clash in court over OpenAI founding missionThe legal battle exposes the fractured relationship of Silicon Valley's most powerful figures and could redefine the boundaries of non-profit tech ventures.
- May 17, 2026 · 32 minBillionaire funding floods biotechnology startups promising to reverse cellular agingThe convergence of cellular rejuvenation science and massive private wealth is accelerating longevity research while challenging the traditional boundaries of medicine.
- May 16, 2026 · 1h 20mAn outsider oyster farmer challenges Susan Collins and the Democratic establishmentThe race tests whether an unconventional outsider can bypass party gatekeepers to mount a viable Senate campaign in a key swing state.
- May 15, 2026 · 31 minCruise ship hantavirus outbreak sparks global contact tracing and quarantinesThe containment response reveals how pandemic-era anxiety and communication gaps still shape the global reaction to localized viral threats.
- May 14, 2026 · 39 minTrump replaces Fed Chair Powell with Warsh sparking unprecedented leadership showdownThe unprecedented power struggle at the top of the Federal Reserve threatens to compromise the traditional independence of American monetary policy.
- May 13, 2026 · 29 minTrump and Xi face off in Beijing over tariffs and technologyThe summit represents a pivotal moment where economic friction meets the destabilizing escalation of nuclear and artificial intelligence technologies in global defense.
- May 12, 2026 · 45 minYounger generations drive a surprising plateau in American secularizationThe unexpected stabilization of religious adherence among younger Americans challenges long-held assumptions about the inevitable secularization of modern society.
- May 11, 2026 · 32 minChina steers AI development toward state control and specialized systemsThe divergence in how the United States and China develop AI will shape the future of global surveillance, economic productivity, and technological sovereignty.
- May 9, 2026 · 36 minRamit Sethi redefines wealth as intentional spending over spreadsheet hoardingUnderstanding the emotional and generational psychology behind money is crucial for navigating modern economic challenges and family dynamics.
- May 8, 2026 · 37 minMichael Jackson estate engineers a massive image and financial rehabilitationThis corporate rehabilitation reveals how modern estates can successfully rewrite public history and preserve the commercial power of controversial figures.
- May 7, 2026 · 34 minSpirit Airlines collapse signals the end of ultra-cheap US flightsThe demise of Spirit Airlines marks the end of the ultra-low-cost era, leaving budget travelers with fewer options and paving the way for higher industry fares.
- May 6, 2026 · 37 minArtemis II astronauts answer children questions about life in spaceAs humanity prepares to return to the Moon for the first time in over fifty years, the crew of Artemis II connects the grand scale of space exploration with the relatable, human curiosity of the next generation.