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On Monday evening, the death toll from the flooding in Central Texas rose past 100. A single place accounted for 27 of those deaths: Camp Mystic, a century-old Christian summer camp for girls. Erin Pisane, who attended Camp Mystic, explains what the place meant to generations of girls. Guest: Erin Pisane, who attended Camp Mystic Background reading: Camp Mystic has been operated by generations of the same family since the 1930s. See how close the cabins were to the river at the camp. The mother ...
Last week, when Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, announced a $16 million settlement with President Trump over editing of a segment of “60 Minutes,” many of the network’s journalists were furious. The deal also raised questions about the independence of CBS’s journalism, and how much news organizations could be cowed by threats from the president going forward. David Enrich, an investigations editor at The Times, takes us inside the settlement, and Lowell Bergman, a former CBS producer ...
When the Modern Love podcast asked listeners how location sharing is affecting their relationships, the responses they got were all over the map. Some people love this technology. Some hate it. But either way, it has changed something fundamental about how we demonstrate our love and how we set boundaries around relationships. In this episode, the Modern Love team shares a few of their favorite listener responses. Then, host Anna Martin talks with Arlon Jay Staggs, a Modern Love essayist who has...
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discusses the alliance's future, praising President Trump's role in driving member states to drastically increase defense spending to 5% of GDP. Rutte addresses criticisms of his relationship with Trump, the strategic importance of NATO to US security, and the challenges posed by Russia and China. He expresses confidence in America's commitment to Article 5 despite rhetoric and explains the shift towards greater burden-sharing by European allies.
After passing Congress, President Trump's large domestic policy bill will significantly alter America's tax and health care landscape. The legislation disproportionately benefits the wealthy through permanent tax cuts while implementing spending reductions in social safety nets, particularly Medicaid, which could lead to millions losing health coverage. Experts discuss the mechanisms behind these changes and the political strategy that enabled the bill's passage.
After a eight-week trial whose every turn has grabbed headlines, a jury found Sean Combs, the music mogul known as Diddy, not guilty of the most serious charges against him. Ben Sisario, who has been covering the trial, explains why the prosecution’s case fell short, and Jodi Kantor, an investigative reporter at The Times, discusses what the verdict may tell us about how prosecutors and juries see sexual abuse cases. Guest: Ben Sisario , a reporter for The New York Times covering music and the m...
With a tiebreaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, the Senate has adopted President Trump’s giant domestic policy bill, which now heads back to the House for a final vote. The legislation is defined by the staggering amount of debt it will create: more than $3 trillion. Andrew Duehren, who covers tax policy, and Colby Smith, who covers the economy, talk about how Republicans have rewritten the rules to make that debt vanish, and why the world is less and less convinced that the United States ...
Warning: This episode contains strong language. From the outside, the political movement created by Donald J. Trump has never seemed more empowered or invulnerable. But Steve Bannon, who was the first Trump administration’s chief strategist, sees threats and betrayals at almost every turn, whether it’s bombing Iran or allowing tech billionaires to advise the president. Jeremy W. Peters, a national reporter at The Times, talks to Mr. Bannon about those threats and why, to him, the future of the M...
The Supreme Court ruled to severely limit the power of lower federal judges to issue nationwide injunctions blocking presidential policies, a significant victory for the Trump administration. The ruling, based on historical arguments, redefines the balance between the executive and judiciary. Dissenting justices argued this decision threatens the rule of law by removing a key check on aggressive executive action and creating a two-tiered justice system.
Filmmaker Celine Song discusses her movies "Past Lives" and "Materialists," the latter featuring a matchmaker who struggles in her own love life, a role Song briefly held. The episode parallels Song's experience with a Modern Love essay by a relationship columnist similarly baffled by personal romance. They explore the difference between dating and true love, the uncontrollability of falling in love, the idea of love as an everyday "verb" rather than a "noun" to be acquired, and why love remains an enduring mystery.
Last fall, the Justice Department unveiled a series of shocking allegations against Sean Combs, the music mogul known as Diddy. Prosecutors charged Mr. Combs with sex trafficking and racketeering, and for the past seven weeks, they have argued their case in a Manhattan courtroom. Ben Sisario, who has been covering the trial, explains the ins and outs of the proceedings and discusses the media circus surrounding it. Guest: Ben Sisario , a reporter for The New York Times covering music and the mus...
In the months since taking office, President Trump has made billions of dollars in cuts to scientific research, essentially saying science has become too woke. Emily Anthes, a science reporter at The New York Times, explains what is being cut and how much the world of science is about to change. Guest: Emily Anthes , a science reporter at The New York Times. Background reading: Nearly 2,500 National Institutes of Health grants have been ended or delayed . A N.I.H. memo paused the cancellations o...
After President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Iran, all sides are claiming victory, but perhaps no country has emerged as a bigger winner than Israel. Patrick Kingsley, the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu steered Israel to this moment — and what might come if the cease-fire holds. Guest: Patrick Kingsley , the Jerusalem bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading: The cease-fire between Israel and...
The New York City Democratic mayoral primary has become a pivotal national contest between former governor Andrew Cuomo and progressive assembly member Zoran Mamdani. The race serves as a referendum on the Democratic Party's direction in the post-Trump era, contrasting Cuomo's moderate, experienced approach with Mamdani's focus on progressive economic policies and generational change. The outcome will indicate what kind of leadership Democratic voters are seeking to challenge Trump and revitalize the party.
In an address to the nation on Saturday night, President Trump confirmed that the U.S. military had carried out an attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities. It was a move that he had been threatening for days, and that previous U.S. presidents had avoided for decades. David E. Sanger, the White House and international security correspondent for The Times, discusses whether the strike actually ended Iran’s nuclear program — or if America just entered a new period of conflict in the Middle East. Guest:...
When Jacob Hoff and Samantha Greenstone met, they became instant best friends. Then, even though Jacob was gay, they realized that their feelings for each other were evolving beyond the platonic, and they decided to give romance a try. On this episode of “Modern Love,” Hoff and Greenstone tell Host Anna Martin how their love gave him the courage to come out to his conservative family. They also explain that when they decided to get married, they realized they’d have to get used to clarifying the...
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The Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling this week that effectively upheld bans on some medical treatments for transgender youth in nearly half of the United States. Azeen Ghorayshi explains the scientific debate over the care, and why the court’s decision leaves families more in the dark than ever. Guest: Azeen Ghorayshi is a reporter covering the intersection of sex, gender and science for The New York Times. Background reading: The Supreme Court’s decision, allowing Tennessee and other...
Over the past several weeks, federal agents have mounted increasingly aggressive immigration raids across the country. They have met with intense pushback from protesters, politicians and businesses. Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, speaks about his deportation strategy and why the Trump administration is only just getting started. Guest: Tom Homan, border czar for the Trump administration. Background reading: The Trump administration aims to spend $45 billion to expand immigrant detent...
In the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, one questions now looms over Washington: How far will President Trump go to entangle the United States in a new war? Jonathan Swan, who covers the White House, discusses Mr. Trump’s shifting stance on U.S. involvement, and the options he is now weighing. Guest: Jonathan Swan , a White House reporter for The New York Times. Background reading: Mr. Trump has shifted on Iran under pressure from Israel. The president’s choice: last-chance diplomacy or...
This episode explores a growing movement among researchers questioning fundamental assumptions about ADHD diagnosis and treatment. It features journalist Paul Tough and British researcher Edmund Sanuga-Bark, who reflects on his own experience and decades of research, including the failed search for biological markers and the mixed long-term results of stimulant medications. The discussion shifts toward viewing ADHD not as a fixed biological disorder, but as a mismatch between an individual's brain and their environment, suggesting a focus on adapting environments and building skills rather than solely relying on medication.
A look into a turbulent weekend featuring an assassination attempt in Minnesota targeting lawmakers, including details on the shooter's background and potential motives. The episode also examines the rapidly escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, detailing Israel's initial massive strike, Iran's unpreparedness, the widespread damage, and fears the war could spread.
This Father's Day episode of Modern Love shares listener stories about the rare but impactful moments their fathers showed emotional vulnerability. Family therapist Terry Real returns to discuss challenging traditional masculinity and offers advice on parenting with emotional honesty. He answers listener questions on discipline, breaking familial patterns, guiding children (sons and daughters), and repairing estranged relationships, emphasizing the importance of parents doing their own healing work.
Senator Lisa Murkowski discusses her memoir "Far From Home," reflecting on her political journey including the historic 2010 write-in campaign. She shares her perspective on current legislative battles like taxes and Medicaid, the evolving Republican party, and the challenges of political polarization and declining civility. Murkowski also addresses the influence of powerful figures, her viral "we are all afraid" comment, and her concerns about the state of American democracy and the balance of power, while emphasizing the importance of staying grounded in her Alaskan roots and constituent needs.
Tomorrow night, for the first time in decades, the United States military will put its unrivaled might on display in a parade through downtown Washington D.C. Helene Cooper, who covers national security for The Times, explains how President Trump overcame years of opposition from inside the military to get the parade and why its timing has become so fraught. David E. Sanger, who covers the White House and national security, gives an update on Israel’s attack on Iran and what it is likely to mean...
California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, says that President Trump’s decision to send federal troops into Los Angeles is a “brazen abuse of power” and a defining moment for American democracy. Governor Newsom sits down with Michael Barbaro to discuss Mr. Trump, illegal immigration, the protests and how he thinks the standoff in Los Angeles will end. Guest: Gavin Newsom, the governor of California Background reading: President Trump has expanded domestic use of the armed forces , testing the limits o...
This week’s protests and clashes in California are the biggest flare-up yet over President Trump’s immigration enforcement. They follow months of escalating raids and rhetoric as the administration struggles to fulfill the president’s big promises for mass deportations. Hamed Aleaziz, who covers immigration policy for The Times, goes inside one ICE operation and explains why the tensions over Mr. Trump’s aggressive approach may only get worse. Guest: Hamed Aleaziz , who covers the Department of ...
In the trade war between the United States and China, the biggest sticking point is a handful of metals that are essential to the U.S. and almost entirely under the control of China. The problem is, China has now cut off America’s access to those metals, threatening American industry and the U.S. military. Keith Bradsher explains how the United States became so dependent on China for these metals in the first place, and just how hard it will be to live without them. Guest: Keith Bradsher , the B...
During an extraordinary weekend, President Trump deployed 2,000 troops from the National Guard to suppress protests in Los Angeles against his own immigration policies, and his bitter breakup with the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, entered a new stage of acrimony. Shawn Hubler, The New York Times’s Los Angeles bureau chief, and Jonathan Swan, a White House correspondent, join Michael Barbaro to walk listeners through an eventful 48 hours. Guests: Shawn Hubler , the Los Angeles bureau chief for ...
Writer Mireille Silcoff discusses her viral New York Times article, "Why Gen X Women Are Having the Best Sex." She shares the personal journey behind the piece, including navigating divorce, a long-term illness, and a miraculous recovery that reignited her sexuality in her late 40s. Mireille explores how her Gen X upbringing shaped her identity and confidence, enabling her to embrace a newfound sexual freedom and pleasure, influenced also by a changing cultural landscape shaped by younger generations.
