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This episode analyzes the explosive Oval Office meeting between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian President Zelensky, exploring its causes and ramifications. Peter Baker details Trump's long-held animosity toward Ukraine and how it fueled the confrontation, leading to Zelensky being abruptly dismissed. The discussion covers the potential consequences for Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S.'s relationship with its allies, as well as Europe's possible response.
This episode of The Daily delves into the shocking collapse of Heartland Tri-State Bank in Elkhart, Kansas, due to a cryptocurrency scam perpetrated by its president, Shane Haynes. The story explores how Haynes, a respected figure in the close-knit community, fell victim to a "pig butchering" scam, ultimately embezzling $47.1 million and devastating the town's savings and trust. The episode further examines the aftermath, including the FBI investigation, Haynes's sentencing, and the community's struggle to understand the betrayal.
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey discusses the challenges of governing in the second Trump term, focusing on the need for Democrats to effectively fight back against policies that harm everyday Americans. She addresses the Democratic Party's brand problem and emphasizes the importance of addressing economic issues, immigration, and threats to rights like marriage equality. Healey also reflects on the failures of the Biden administration and the need for stronger leadership.
This episode of The Daily delves into President Trump's deal-making strategies, both domestically with Congress and internationally with Ukraine. The discussion covers the controversial budget resolution in the House, Trump's intervention, and the potential impact on social programs like Medicaid. It also examines the evolving dynamics of foreign policy under Trump, focusing on a contentious minerals deal with Ukraine and the broader implications of allies yielding to Trump's demands.
During his decades-long path to become America’s highest-ranking military officer, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. won the crucial support of President Trump. That all changed when Mr. Brown publicly talked about a subject that is taboo in Mr. Trump’s government. Helene Cooper, who covers national security for The Times, explains why General Brown was fired and why it has rocked the military. Guest: Helene Cooper , who cover national security issues for The New York Times. Background reading: Presiden...
This episode of The Daily explores the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, delving into the complexities of hostage exchanges, Hamas's strategies, and the uncertain future of Gaza. It examines potential outcomes, including a return to war or short-term extensions, while also analyzing President Trump's controversial plan and the Arab world's response. The discussion highlights the challenges of achieving a durable peace and the deep-seated issues that continue to plague the region.
This episode of The Daily explores the phenomenon of individuals forming intimate relationships with AI chatbots, focusing on the story of Irene, a woman who fell in love with her ChatGPT bot, Leo. The discussion covers the progression of her relationship, its impact on her marriage, and the broader implications of AI companionship. It also features expert opinions on the potential benefits and risks of these relationships, especially for adolescents.
This episode of The Daily explores the Trump administration's immigration strategies, focusing on a controversial tactic of deporting migrants to countries like Panama. The reporters detail their investigation into a group of migrants held in a Panama hotel, revealing their stories and the legal ambiguities surrounding this deportation process. It highlights the administration's broader goals and the potential human impact of these policies.
When David Muhammad was 15, his mother moved from Oakland, Calif., to Philadelphia with her boyfriend, leaving Muhammad in the care of his brothers, ages 20 and 21, both of whom were involved in the drug scene. Over the next two years, Muhammad was arrested three times — for selling drugs, attempted murder and illegal gun possession. For Muhammad, life turned around. He wound up graduating from Howard University, running a nonprofit in Oakland called the Mentoring Center and serving in the leade...
The Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer talks about burnout from covering the pandemic and how bird-watching gave him a new sense of hope.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.
This week, President Trump falsely claimed that Ukraine started the war against Russia, ordered federal agencies created by Congress to answer directly to him and installed himself as the leader of Washington’s premiere cultural institution. The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Charlie Savage and Elisabeth Bumiller sit down to make sense of it all. Guest: Zolan Kanno-Youngs , a White House correspondent for The New York Times, Charlie Savage , who writes about national secu...
The sweeping federal corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams seemed to spell the end of his career. Then he got a sudden reprieve from President Trump — but as the terms of that support became public, an extraordinary blowback ensued. Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics and government for The Times, walks us through the saga. Guest: Nicholas Fandos , a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times. Background reading: Here are the charges against Mayor A...
On the campaign trail, Donald J. Trump and his allies left little doubt that, if they returned to power, federal workers would face layoffs, buyouts and agency closures. Now that President Trump’s plan has become a reality, dozens of federal workers explain what it’s been like to live through it. Background reading: Here’s where Mr. Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE have cut federal workers so far . Stunned government workers are facing sleeplessness, anger and tears. For more information on today’s epi...
During less than a month in office, President Trump has pursued more trade actions against adversaries and allies than all the trade measures he took in his entire first four-year term. There is one man guiding it all: his trade adviser Peter Navarro. Ana Swanson, who covers trade and international economics for The Times, explains why Mr. Navarro thinks tariffs will usher in a new age of American prosperity. Guest: Ana Swanson , who covers trade and international economics for The New York Time...
A few days ago, the Trump administration began blowing up America’s existing approach to ending the war in Europe by embracing Russia and snubbing Ukraine. The shift has quickly turned into a broader assault on America’s relationship with Europe. Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief of The Times, explains how it’s all adding up to a stunning victory for Vladimir V. Putin. Guest: Anton Troianovski , the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading: Analysis: Vladimir V. Pu...
The Arizona lawmaker diagnoses what he thinks needs to change in the way his party communicates with men, Latinos and Trump voters.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.
Over the past week, President Donald J. Trump dramatically ceded the stage to Elon Musk in the Oval Office, turned the Democratic mayor of New York City into a political pawn and ensured that Vladimir Putin begins peace talks with Ukraine on Russia’s terms. The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Maggie Haberman, David E. Sanger and Zolan Kanno-Youngs sit down and discuss the latest week in the Trump administration. Guests: Maggie Haberman , a White House correspondent for The New York Times. Dav...
An outbreak of bird flu has been tearing through the nation’s dairy farms and infecting more and more people. Now there are troubling signs that the United States may be closer to another pandemic, even as President Trump dismantles the country’s public health system. Apoorva Mandavilli, who covers science and global health for The Times, explains how the virus has changed and why our government might be ill-equipped to respond. Guest: Apoorva Mandavilli , a science and global health reporter at...
As President Trump issues executive orders that encroach on the powers of Congress — and in some cases fly in the face of established law — a debate has begun about whether he’s merely testing the boundaries of his power or triggering a full-blown constitutional crisis. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, walks us through the debate. Guests: Adam Liptak , who covers the Supreme Court and writes Sidebar , a column on legal developments, for The New York Times. Background read...
Warning: This episode contains strong language. As President Trump demolishes the government’s biggest provider of foreign aid, the United States Agency for International Development, he is ending a 60-year bipartisan consensus about the best way to keep America safe from its enemies. Michael Crowley, who covers U.S. foreign policy, and Stephanie Nolen, a global health reporter for The New York Times, discuss the rise and fall of U.S.A.I.D. — and American soft power. Guests: Michael Crowley , a ...
Over the past week, President Trump avoided a trade war with Canada and Mexico. But he escalated a trade war with China. His reasoning? China has become more powerful in domestic manufacturing than the United States, Japan, Germany, South Korea and Britain combined. Keith Bradsher, the Beijing bureau chief for The New York Times, explains why China’s dominance as a trading partner has become a threat to Trump’s agenda — and asks whether America will ever be able to catch up. Guests: Keith Bradsh...
Thousands of years ago, after domesticating cows and other ruminants, humans did something remarkable: They began to consume the milk from these animals. But living closely with animals and drinking their milk also presents risks, chief among them the increased likelihood that infections will jump from animals to people. Some of humanity’s nastiest scourges, including smallpox and measles, probably originated in domesticated animals. In the 19th century, health authorities began pushing for milk...
The legendary actor discusses the prophecy that changed his life, his Oscar snub and his upcoming role starring alongside a “complicated” Jake Gyllenhaal in “Othello” on Broadway.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.
A battle between two major artists has been dominating the world of music. It’s a fight over one song — a song that may get its biggest stage ever at this weekend’s Super Bowl. Joe Coscarelli, a culture reporter for The New York Times, explains the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, how Lamar’s “Not Like Us” ripped the music world apart, and why so many fell in love with a song about hate. Guest: Joe Coscarelli , a culture reporter for The New York Times, who focuses on popular music and co-...
How is the Democratic Party navigating the dominance of President Trump — and reckoning with the reality that more and more voters have been souring on its message? The Times journalists Michael Barbaro, Shane Goldmacher, Reid J. Epstein and Annie Karni discuss the state of the Democrats. Guests: Shane Goldmacher , a national political correspondent for The New York Times; Reid J. Epstein , a New York Times reporter covering politics; Annie Karni , a congressional correspondent at The New York T...
Elon Musk and his team have taken a hacksaw to the federal bureaucracy one agency at a time, and the question has become whether he’s on a crusade that will leave the government paralyzed or deliver a shake-up it has needed for years. Jonathan Swan, a White House reporter for The New York Times, takes us inside this hostile takeover of Washington. Guests: Jonathan Swan , a White House reporter for The New York Times. Background reading: Inside Mr. Musk’s aggressive incursion into the federal gov...
North America came within hours of a multibillion dollar trade war that was poised to hobble the economies of Mexico and Canada. The Times journalists Ana Swanson, Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Simon Romero discuss the last-minute negotiations that headed off the crisis — for now. Guests: Ana Swanson , who covers trade and international economics for The New York Times; Matina Stevis-Gridneff , the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times; and Simon Romero , an international correspondent for The...
Financial markets went into a panic last week over an obscure Chinese tech start-up called DeepSeek. The company now threatens to upend the world of artificial intelligence and the race for who will dominate it. Kevin Roose, a tech columnist at The Times, discusses how DeepSeek caught us all off guard. Guests: Kevin Roose , a technology columnist for The New York Times and co-host of the Times tech podcast, “ Hard Fork .” Background reading: DeepSeek’s model has rocked Silicon Valley and upended...
Here’s a strange story: One day two summers ago, Jennifer Kahn woke up because her arms — both of them — hurt. Not the way they do when you’ve slept in a funny position, but as if the tendons in her forearms and hands were moving through mud. What felt like sharp electric shocks kept sparking in her fingers and sometimes up the inside of her biceps and across her chest. Holding anything was excruciating: a cup, a toothbrush, her phone. Even doing nothing was miserable. It hurt when she sat with ...
The psychiatrist and author of “Dopamine Nation” wants us to find balance in a world of temptation and abundance.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.
