The Daily

Even the White House, which has been friendly to the artificial intelligence industry, is finding that it needs greater oversight of powerful new models.

Transcribed - Published: 4 June 2026

At the center of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the front line is completely overwhelmed.

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2026

An initial public offering of SpaceX is likely to be one of the largest ever.

Transcribed - Published: 2 June 2026

Depending on where you sit, the projects are either boldly cutting red tape or blowing through every regulation designed to protect taxpayer dollars.

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

Olivia Rodrigo sat down with Joe and Jon for her first in-depth conversation about her new album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love,” out June 12. She discussed the many ways her creative process intersects with the extracurricular noise of pop superstardom, whether its managing relationship drama, being targeted for the way she dresses; accusations of pilfering songwriting gestures from Taylor Swift, her onetime idol, or her willingness to speak up about political and social causes in a way many of her peers won’t.

Transcribed - Published: 31 May 2026

Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t.

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2026

We hear from two of the thousands of seafarers who became stuck in the middle of the war.

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

The story of one woman who let a robot move into her home.

Transcribed - Published: 28 May 2026

President Trump is hailing an agreement with Iran as groundbreaking, but the nuclear stockpile, enrichment and missiles have not been discussed.

Transcribed - Published: 27 May 2026

“The Daily” speaks with Azam Ahmed, a New York Times international investigative correspondent, about his latest piece on the synthetic drug crisis.

Transcribed - Published: 26 May 2026

Andy 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 he’s experienced through his images. But recently, Isaacson took a trip unlike any he’d taken before. Not because of where he traveled, but because of how he traveled. Paired with a set of unlikely travel companions, he put down his camera and experienced the word through touch, smell and sound. On today’s episode of “The Sunday Daily,” Isaacson talks with Host Michael Barbaro about a trip that forever changed the way he travels.

Transcribed - Published: 24 May 2026

The iconic actor on his thrillingly risky choices, on screen and off, and becoming a meme.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2026

The president’s low approval rating suggests the G.O.P. is facing a big midterm problem despite recent redistricting gains.

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former president, is facing charges over the 1996 killings of three Americans.

Transcribed - Published: 21 May 2026

The announcement of the fund has drawn surprise and outrage from both sides of the aisle.

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2026

In a Republican primary for a House seat in Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie is facing off against Ed Gallrein, who is backed by the president.

Transcribed - Published: 19 May 2026

The tech leaders have brought props to court and traded icy stares as their legal dispute reaches a denouement.

Transcribed - Published: 18 May 2026

The quest for a “cure” for aging — a way to remain youthful, even as we get older — is a project as old as humanity. It’s also a big business; products, therapies and treatments intended to moderate or reverse aging are part of a $2 trillion global wellness market that’s only getting bigger. But there have been some recent breakthroughs in the science of longevity that could be pivotal for the field. These discoveries have to do with cellular rejuvenation, which is the idea that scientists could take a cell that has aged, and make it function like a younger version of itself. On this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” the host Rachel Abrams talks with Susan Dominus, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, about this new research, the scientists behind it and who is funding this scientific quest for longer lives.

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2026

The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine on his controversies, contradictions and pitch for radical change.

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2026

Sixteen Americans are isolating at a special quarantine center in Omaha, including one person who tested “mildly” positive for the virus.

Transcribed - Published: 15 May 2026

Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new chair of the Federal Reserve.

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2026

Here’s what to expect from the summit between President Trump and China’s top leader, Xi Jinping.

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

The United States seems to be revisiting the role of faith. In essence, secularization is on pause.

Transcribed - Published: 12 May 2026

Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed optimism about the technology, even as many in the West worry about its effects.

Transcribed - Published: 11 May 2026

For Mother’s Day, we asked you about your “Mom mantras”: 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 submissions, full of sayings that ranged from wise to funny to profound. In today’s episode of “The Sunday Daily,” we feature your “Mom mantras,” and the host Rachel Abrams calls her mother to ask about hers.

Transcribed - Published: 10 May 2026

Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there.

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2026

Can “Michael“ help restore the king of pop’s image? His estate is banking on it.

Transcribed - Published: 8 May 2026

Spirit Airlines reshaped aviation in the United States, but it became a victim of the rising costs it once excelled at controlling.

Transcribed - Published: 7 May 2026

The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission discussed what the journey was like and what they ate for dessert in space.

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2026

Here’s what to know about key elections.

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2026

Has the country entered a new, dangerous phase of political violence?

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2026

Roughly 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 songwriters working in this country and narrow them down to a digestible list? The answer involved thousands of voting ballots, hundreds of music industry insiders and a series of closed-door meetings among a small group of music experts. The result, The Times’s list of the 30 greatest living American songwriters, was published this week. Today, Michael Barbaro talks with Sasha Weiss, a deputy editor of The Times Magazine, who oversaw the project, as well as Joe Coscarelli and Jody Rosen, two members of the cadre of critics assigned with compiling the final list. They discuss the list-making process, what defines a great songwriter and why Billy Joel didn’t make the final cut. We also hear from some of the songwriters featured on the list, including Taylor Swift, Nile Rodgers and the songwriting team of Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally and Josh Osborne.

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2026

The conservative media commentator split with the administration over the war in Iran. Will the breakup last?

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2026

Congress questioned Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, over the war in Iran, an accusation of antisemitic remarks and women in combat.

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2026

The court struck down Louisiana’s voting map, a decision that could make it harder for lawmakers to create majority-minority districts.

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

The measure calls for placing a one-time 5 percent tax on the assets of California residents with at least $1.1 billion.

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2026

What we know about the man in custody after the shooting at the White House correspondents’ dinner, and how the incident unfolded.

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2026

The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ushered in a new form of collective leadership, with more power for the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2026

With war, political wrangling and price hikes jockeying for headlines, it’s a rare thing to sit for an hour with a large group of strangers and focus on the small pleasures in life. But that’s what the show “Every Brilliant Thing” is all about. Since 2013, Duncan Macmillan’s audience-participation-heavy play has been performed in dozens of languages in hundreds of locations across the globe. It revolves around a central character who writes a list of all the good things in life for a depressed parent. And while it tackles dark subject matter — including frequent mentions of a loved one’s suicide — it may be one of the funniest shows about depression, ever. In this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” Michael Barbaro talks with Daniel Radcliffe, who currently stars in a Broadway production of the show, and Mariska Hargitay, who will step into the role in a few weeks. We’ll also hear from the playwright and several other actors who have performed the play on stages, in living rooms, on basketball courts and aircraft carriers all over the world.

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2026

The actor and comedian is keenly aware of humanity’s limitations, but he’s not giving up.

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2026

The cease-fire with Iran was extended this week, but negotiations were put on hold.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

After years of scrutiny and complaints, Live Nation, the concert giant that includes Ticketmaster, has been found to be a monopoly.

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2026

Current and former employees discussed the changes under the Trump administration they say are undermining the agency and making America less safe.

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2026

Very little has been heard about the war from Iranians. We spoke to some.

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2026

Secret memos obtained by The New York Times illuminate the origins of the court’s now-routine “shadow docket” rulings on presidential power.

Transcribed - Published: 20 April 2026

The reality show “Love on the Spectrum” — which just released its fourth season — has become a big hit; it’s currently one of the most watched shows on Netflix in the United States. The show follows autistic adults as they search for love. “Love on the Spectrum” is unlike much of reality television — a genre known to subject its cast members to drama and humiliation for entertainment’s sake. Instead, the show captures a dating world that has more heartwarming moments than histrionics, and is sensitive and nuanced in its portrayal of neurodivergent people. On today’s episode of “The Sunday Daily,” Rachel Abrams talks with Anna Peele, a contributing writer for The New York Times, about the show’s origin story and why it has resonated with so many people.

Transcribed - Published: 19 April 2026

The Oscar-winning actress reflects on pain, healing and becoming an action hero.

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2026

Warning: This episode discusses suicide. This week, Congress was on the cusp of doing something that has never happened in U.S. history: forcibly removing four House members. Two of those members resigned. Michael Gold, who covers Congress, explains what unfolded on Capitol Hill, and what the events tell us about how willing Congress is to hold itself accountable.

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2026

This week, an unusual disagreement broke out between the president of the United States and Pope Leo XIV. The New York Times Rome bureau chief, Motoko Rich, explains why President Trump cares so much about what the pope thinks, and why it matters that they are so deeply at odds.

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2026

Over a month into a war with Iran that has no clear end, President Trump has enforced a blockade, which went into effect on Monday at the Strait of Hormuz. The New York Times reporters David E. Sanger, Rebecca F. Elliott and Eric Schmitt discuss the strategy behind the blockade, the dangers that it poses and whether or not it’s actually working.

Transcribed - Published: 15 April 2026