The Daily
Hosted by Michael Christopher Barbaro, Natalie Kitroeff & Rachel Abrams · 176 decoded episodes · newest Oct 8, 2026
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Episodes 176
- Jun 24, 2026 · 33 minUS-Israel alliance faces unprecedented strain over proposed Iran peace dealThe diplomatic friction reveals a fundamental shift in the U.S.-Israel relationship, with long-term consequences for security cooperation in the Middle East.
- Jun 23, 2026 · 40 minExecutive branch pressure triggers mass firing of federal immigration judgesThe lack of independence in immigration courts allows the executive branch to bypass traditional judicial safeguards, directly impacting due process for thousands of asylum seekers.
- Jun 22, 2026 · 36 minRFK Jr. targets SSRI overuse as deprescribing movement gains groundThe debate over deprescribing highlights a critical gap in modern medicine, where starting a psychiatric drug is simple but safely stopping it remains a complex, unsupported journey.
- Jun 21, 2026 · 51 minWriter Tom Junod reconciles his late father's secret life and betrayalsThe episode explores how a son can reconcile a parent's profound betrayals and hidden life with an enduring, complicated love for them.
- Jun 20, 2026 · 39 minDanny McBride unpacks the anxiety and childhood roots behind his dark comediesUnderstanding the personal history and creative philosophy of Danny McBride reveals how he successfully weaponizes discomfort and satire to critique modern American masculinity.
- Jun 19, 2026 · 37 minU.S. peace deal with Iran draws criticism over major geopolitical concessionsThe agreement represents a major shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics, trading long-term strategic leverage for temporary economic and military relief.
- Jun 18, 2026 · 45 minIncompetence and systemic neglect enabled Jeffrey Epstein jail suicideThe investigation exposes how severe administrative failures in the federal prison system can undermine public trust and fuel lasting conspiracy theories.
- Jun 17, 2026 · 35 minTeachers lead grassroots push for AI literacy amid chaotic school rolloutsThe battle over classroom AI exposes a deep power imbalance between tech giants pushing rapid adoption and educators fighting to preserve critical thinking and productive struggle in learning.
- Jun 16, 2026 · 33 minLow-budget horror hits signal a Gen Z revolution at the box officeHollywood's reliance on established intellectual property is failing to connect with a younger generation that craves original stories and digital-first aesthetics.
- Jun 15, 2026 · 24 minTrump announces preliminary ceasefire deal with Iran to reopen key waterwayThe preliminary agreement represents a major shift in Middle East diplomacy, but diverging U.S. and Israeli strategic goals threaten its long-term viability.
- Jun 14, 2026 · 42 minSteven Spielberg explains why he now believes in extraterrestrial lifeOne of history's most influential filmmakers explains how modern declassifications have shifted his view of extraterrestrial life from Hollywood fiction to reality.
- Jun 13, 2026 · 1h 19mSeth Rogen rejects Hollywood formulas to protect his creative independenceAs major studios grow increasingly risk-averse, independent-minded creators are redefining how to maintain artistic integrity and resist automated writing tools.