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The Daily

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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. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp

Episodes

Trapped Abroad: The Man at the Center of a Constitutional Standoff

This episode of The Daily discusses the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man wrongly deported to a brutal prison in El Salvador. It explores the legal battles, the Supreme Court's involvement, and the Trump administration's defiance of court orders. The conversation examines the implications for presidential power and the rule of law, highlighting the potential for a constitutional crisis.

Apr 15, 202523 min

Her Business Was Thriving. Then Came the Tariffs.

When President Trump raised tariffs against China to an astonishing 145 percent last week, he radically changed the cost of doing business for thousands of American companies. Michael Barbaro speaks to Beth Benike, a small-business owner who fears her business will not survive the tariffs. Guest: Beth Benike, the founder and C.E.O. of Busy Baby Background reading: Small-business owners say tariffs will squeeze them, and their customers . Trump’s tariffs leave no safe harbor for American importer...

Apr 14, 202533 min

The Sunday Read: ‘Unburying the Remains of the Third Reich’

When Daniel and Victoria Van Beuningen first toured their future home, a quiet villa in the Polish city of Wroclaw, it had been abandoned for years, its windows sealed up with bricks. But something about its overgrown garden spoke to them. They could imagine raising chickens there, planting tomatoes and cucumbers. They could make something beautiful out of it, they thought — a place where their children could run and play. They moved in knowing very little about what happened at the villa before...

Apr 13, 202550 min

'The Interview': Ramy Youssef Is Just Trying to Be ‘Emotionally Correct’

The creator and comedian discusses his penchant for self-reflection, how politics fits into his work and why he’s not interested in representing anyone but himself.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Apr 12, 202546 min

The Conservative Activist Pushing Trump to Attack U.S. Colleges

This week, we interviewed two people with leading roles in the rapidly escalating conflict between the Trump administration and American higher education. Today, we speak with Christopher Rufo, who led the conservative critique of, and assault on, critical race theory and diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. Mr. Rufo’s vision and campaigning have helped inspire Trump’s wide-ranging crackdown on higher education. Earlier, we talked with Christopher L. Eisgruber, the president of Princeton Uni...

Apr 11, 202544 min

A U-Turn on Tariffs

After promising that tariffs against dozens of countries were here to stay, no matter how much they hurt businesses or the stock market, President Trump has abruptly reversed course. But there’s an exception: his levies on China, which he said he would raise to 125 percent. Jonathan Swan, who covers the White House, explains why the president changed his mind, and David Pierson, who covers China, discusses why Beijing won’t back down. Guest: Jonathan Swan , a White House reporter for The New Yor...

Apr 10, 202529 min

The University President Willing to Fight Trump

Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber discusses the Trump administration's threats to university funding and academic freedom. He details concerns about government overreach, the importance of research funding, and Princeton's commitment to defending academic principles. Eisgruber also touches on the challenges of balancing free speech with combating anti-Semitism and maintaining ideological diversity on campus.

Apr 09, 202539 min

How Trump Wiped Out $10 Trillion in Wealth in 3 Days

This episode of The Daily analyzes the impact of President Trump's tariffs on the global stock market, exploring the reasons behind the market crash and the reactions from business leaders and Republican members of Congress. It delves into the potential long-term economic consequences and the administration's strategy, questioning whether Trump seeks a genuine solution or a long-term economic vision.

Apr 08, 202536 min