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
- Jun 12, 2026 · 53 minHow the United States and Iran transformed from close allies to bitter adversariesUnderstanding the roots of the 1979 Islamic Revolution is essential for decoding the ongoing, high-stakes geopolitical conflict between Washington and Tehran.
- Jun 11, 2026 · 42 minBroken college promises drive young graduates toward economic populismThe erosion of white-collar job security is transforming college-educated workers into a potent force for progressive economic populism.
- Jun 10, 2026 · 30 minGlobal inflation from Iran conflict pushes vulnerable nations to the brinkThe economic ripple effects of geopolitical conflicts are outpacing the international community's weakened capacity to prevent humanitarian disasters.
- Jun 9, 2026 · 41 minAllegations in Maine primary spark Democratic debate over character and ideologyThe contest exposes a fundamental disagreement within the Democratic Party over whether ideological authenticity should outweigh serious questions about a candidate's personal character.
- Jun 8, 2026 · 34 minCongressional Republicans break ranks to challenge Trump on funding and foreign policyThe sudden friction between congressional Republicans and the White House tests the limits of executive power and signals a shifting strategy for GOP survival ahead of the elections.
- Jun 7, 2026 · 1h 6mScott Pelley alleges editorial interference and management failures at 60 MinutesThe allegations of editorial interference at CBS News expose the growing vulnerability of legacy journalistic institutions to internal management turmoil and external political pressure.
- Jun 6, 2026 · 41 minMassive expansion and soaring ticket costs redefine the 2026 World CupThe upcoming tournament represents a massive structural and financial shift for global soccer, testing the limits of fan loyalty and international logistics.
- Jun 5, 2026 · 39 minA high-stakes lawsuit challenges an Arkansas compound trying to build a whites-only communityA legal battle over an Arkansas compound could redefine the limits of the Fair Housing Act and establish a precedent for modern-day racial segregation.
- Jun 4, 2026 · 38 minTrump shifts to regulating AI amid national security and growth debateThe administration's pivot toward regulating artificial intelligence reveals a growing consensus that national security risks outweigh unfettered technological growth.
- Jun 3, 2026 · 33 minConspiracy theories and vaccine shortages stall Central Africa Ebola responseThe intersection of a rare viral strain and active conflict zones creates a dangerous blueprint for how future pandemics can escape containment.
- Jun 2, 2026 · 33 minElon Musk prepares record-breaking SpaceX IPO to bypass Wall Street normsThe upcoming SpaceX public offering represents a fundamental shift in how mega-cap technology and aerospace companies raise public capital.
- Jun 1, 2026 · 41 minTrump administration bypasses oversight to fast-track Washington monument renovationsThe administration's aggressive push to redesign historic landmarks threatens to permanently alter the National Mall while setting a precedent of ignoring federal preservation laws.