The Daily
Hosted by Michael Christopher Barbaro, Natalie Kitroeff & Rachel Abrams · 176 decoded episodes · newest Oct 8, 2026
This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, six days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher.
Episodes 176
- Jul 7, 2026 · 25 minThe Onion acquires Infowars to transform conspiracy site into parodyThis acquisition represents a unique intersection of media accountability, satire, and restorative justice for the families of Sandy Hook victims.
- Jul 6, 2026 · 28 minTrump refuses to sign bipartisan housing bill after Senate rebuke on IranThe sudden standoff threatens a rare moment of major bipartisan consensus on the national housing crisis, turning policy into a political weapon.
- Jul 5, 2026 · 46 minTimes critics name the cultural touchstones that define American identityExamining our cultural artifacts reveals the complex, often contradictory values of capitalism, community, and destruction that shape modern American life.
- Jul 3, 2026 · 39 minPolitical divisions fracture the founding myth of the United StatesUnderstanding how the American origin story is being rewritten and weaponized is crucial to understanding the deep polarization of modern politics.
- Jul 2, 2026 · 45 minVenezuelan earthquake crisis forces Trump administration to alter foreign policyThe disaster exposes how deep infrastructural decay under authoritarian rule turns natural hazards into humanitarian catastrophes, while reshaping international diplomacy.
- Jul 1, 2026 · 34 minTrump administration introduces strict caps on federal student loansThe new borrowing limits and earnings tests represent a fundamental shift in how Americans finance higher education, potentially altering university pricing and student access.
- Jun 30, 2026 · 28 minSupreme Court expands presidential power but shields the Federal ReserveThe rulings fundamentally alter the independence of federal regulatory agencies, changing how much control a president has over the administrative state.
- Jun 29, 2026 · 42 minWorld Cup matches in America spark cultural collisions and geopolitical tensionThe tournament is more than a sporting event; it acts as a powerful lens revealing how global politics and personal identity play out in local American communities.
- Jun 28, 2026 · 46 minTexas lawyers scramble to stop execution as key evidence is questionedThis case highlights the extreme difficulty of overturning decades-old capital convictions in Texas, even when new evidence suggests the original trial was compromised.
- Jun 27, 2026 · 53 minRobby Hoffman explains why childhood poverty still dictates her comedy and lifeHoffman's journey from an insular Hasidic community to secular stand-up comedy reveals how childhood trauma and class disparity shape modern humor.
- Jun 26, 2026 · 30 minSupreme Court rulings grant Trump administration sweeping power over immigrationThese rulings fundamentally alter the balance of power, giving the executive branch nearly unchecked authority to dismantle humanitarian protections and accelerate deportations.
- Jun 25, 2026 · 33 minProgressive insurgents sweep New York primaries in blow to Democratic establishmentThe progressive victories in New York signal a rising left-wing surge that could redefine Democratic midterm strategies and fuel Republican attack lines.