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The Headlines

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Episodes

Police Track C.E.O.’s Killer, and Biden Aides Consider Blanket Pardons

Plus, the spectacular rebirth of Notre-Dame. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Images of Unmasked Suspect Emerge as the Police Track C.E.O.’s Killer , by Ed Shanahan and Andy Newman The ‘Chilling’ Fatal Shooting of a C.E.O. Has Business Leaders...

Dec 06, 202410 min

A Manhunt in Manhattan, and Another Trump Pick in Trouble

Plus, the A.I. that aces weather forecasts. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Police Hunt Gunman After Health Executive Is Killed in ‘Brazen Targeted Attack,’ by Michael Wilson, Chelsia Rose Marcius, Maria Cramer and Joe Rennison As Hegseth Vow...

Dec 05, 20247 min

What to Know About the Chaos in South Korea, and a Major Trans Rights Case

Plus, how money to protect pandas is really spent. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: South Korea’s President Faces Impeachment Motion , by John Yoon, Victoria Kim, Minho Kim and Choe Sang-Hun For Families of Transgender Children, Tennessee’s Ba...

Dec 04, 202411 min

White House Defends Pardon, and Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire

Plus, mail trucks get a “goofy” upgrade. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Pardoning Hunter Complicates the Legacy That Biden Envisioned , by Peter Baker Broad Pardon for Hunter Biden Troubles Experts , by Kenneth P. Vogel Inside the Supreme Co...

Dec 03, 20248 min

Biden Pardons His Son Hunter in U-Turn, and Syrian Rebels’ Surprise Advance

Plus, Oxford’s word of the year is …. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Biden Issues a ‘Full and Unconditional Pardon’ of His Son Hunter Biden , by Michael D. Shear and Zolan Kanno-Youngs Trump Doubles Down on Defiance After the Collapse of the...

Dec 02, 20249 min

A Fragile Israel-Hezbollah Truce, and a Push to Make You Love Plastic

Plus, the A.I. granny scamming the scammers. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Thousands Return to Southern Lebanon as Cease-Fire Takes Effect , by Euan Ward Trump Picks Stanford Doctor Who Opposed Lockdowns to Head N.I.H. , by Sheryl Gay Stolb...

Nov 27, 202411 min

Trump’s Dramatic Tariff Plan, and a Cease-Fire Takes Shape in Lebanon

Plus, Matt Gaetz’s new gig. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Trump Plans Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China That Could Cripple Trade , by Ana Swanson, Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Simon Romero Jack Smith Seeks Dismissal of Two Federal Cases Aga...

Nov 26, 20249 min

The Trump Transition’s Secret Funding, and a Campus Crackdown

Plus, payouts for finding pandemic fraud. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Trump’s Cabinet: Many Ideologies Behind the Veil of ‘America First,’ by David E. Sanger Trump Is Running His Transition Team on Secret Money , by Ken Bensinger and Davi...

Nov 25, 20248 min

Trump’s New Pick for Attorney General, and a Surprise Turn in U.S. Drug Deaths

Plus, a “Wicked” warning. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Matt Gaetz Withdraws From Consideration for Attorney General , by Peter Baker, Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Trump Picks Pam Bondi, Florida’s Former Top Prosecutor, for Attorney Ge...

Nov 22, 202410 min

Gaetz Ethics Report Blocked, and the Trial That’s Horrified France

Plus, a $6.2 million piece of fruit. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: House Republicans Block the Release of an Ethics Committee Report on Matt Gaetz , by Annie Karni, Robert Draper and Maya C. Miller Federal Inquiry Traced Payments From Gaetz...

Nov 21, 202410 min

Former W.W.E. Boss Tapped to Run Education, and Trans Rights on Capitol Hill

Plus, this musical wants France to love it back. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Trump Chooses Longtime Ally Linda McMahon to Run Education Dept. , by Zach Montague and Ana Swanson Tracking Trump’s Cabinet and Staff Nominations , by June Kim,...

Nov 20, 202410 min

Explosive Claims About Gaetz, and Dozens Jailed in Hong Kong Mass Trial

Plus, the man who opened travel to the masses. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Lawyer Says His Client Testified That She Saw Gaetz Having Sex With Underage Girl , by Maggie Haberman Trump Confirms Plans to Use the Military to Assist in Mass D...

Nov 19, 202410 min

Biden’s Big Shift on Ukraine, and Neo-Nazi Marchers Shock Ohio

Plus, the 50-yard field goal phenomenon. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Russia With Long-Range U.S. Missiles , by Adam Entous, Eric Schmitt and Julian E. Barnes Trump Stands by Defense Pick Who Says Encounter W...

Nov 18, 202410 min

How Kennedy Could ‘Go Wild on Health,’ and The Onion’s Infowars Bid

Plus, a dramatic rise in U.S. obesity. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Trump Picks R.F.K. Jr. to Be Head of Health and Human Services Dept. , by Sheryl Gay Stolberg Trump Takes a Victory Lap Before a Friendly Audience at Mar-a-Lago , by Micha...

Nov 15, 202410 min

A Republican Trifecta, and Trump’s Latest Pick Creates Shock Waves

Plus, a Chinese government cover-up. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Republicans Win Control of House, Cementing a G.O.P. Trifecta Under Trump , by Catie Edmondson Gaetz, Gabbard and Hegseth: Trump’s Picks Are a Show of Force , by Katie Roger...

Nov 14, 202410 min

Trump’s Department for ‘Drastic Change,’ and the Race for Senate Leadership

Plus, the streaming services you never knew about. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Trump Taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to Slash Government , by Michael D. Shear and Eric Lipton Trump Picks Pete Hegseth, a Veteran and Fox News Host, for D...

Nov 13, 202410 min

The Who’s Who of Trump’s Staff Picks, and Bitcoin and Stocks Set Records

Plus, Israel’s cycle of war in North Gaza. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Trump Expected to Name Marco Rubio as Secretary of State , by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Edward Wong Bitcoin and Stocks Set Records as Bullish Bets Continue , ...

Nov 12, 20249 min

Trump Transition Stalls Over Ethics Code, and a New Russian Offensive

Plus, Saudi Arabia’s “sportswashing” controversy. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Trump Names Thomas Homan ‘Border Czar’ With a Wide Portfolio , by Mike Ives Trump Holds Up Transition Process Over Ethics Code , by Ken Bensinger Trump’s Return...

Nov 11, 20248 min

Trump’s Historic Chief of Staff Pick, and What Elon Musk Wants Now

Plus, for $200, he was the voice of the internet. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Trump Names Susie Wiles as His White House Chief of Staff , by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Elon Musk Helped Elect Trump. What Does He Expect in Return? , ...

Nov 08, 20249 min

Democrats Begin the Blame Game, and What Happens to Trump’s Legal Woes

Plus, pickleball’s Super Bowl. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Harris Says She Concedes the Election, but Not Her Fight , by Nicholas Nehamas and Erica L. Green Devastated Democrats Play the Blame Game, and Stare at a Dark Future , by Reid J....

Nov 07, 20248 min

Trump Defeats Harris to Retake the Presidency

Plus, Republicans win control of the Senate. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Election Live Updates: Trump Fights His Way Back Into Power , by Jonathan Weisman Republicans Clinch Control of the Senate , by Carl Hulse Abortion on the Ballot Isr...

Nov 06, 20246 min

Election Day Decisions, and Why the Count Could Take Awhile

Plus, how astronauts vote from space. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Election Live Updates: A Caustic and Turbulent Race Is in Voters’ Hands , by Adam Nagourney A Grim Trump and an Upbeat Harris End the Race Hitting Opposite Notes , by Katie...

Nov 05, 20248 min

What the Final Polls Tell Us, and the Music Great Quincy Jones Dies

Plus, right-wing groups prepare to dispute the election. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Harris and Trump Battle to the Wire in Swing States, Times/Siena Polls Find , by Lisa Lerer and Ruth Igielnik A Vivid Trump-Harris Contrast in the Campai...

Nov 04, 20249 min

JD Vance Goes on Joe Rogan, and Young Thug Pleads Guilty

Plus, the jobs report, with a twist. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: The Jobs Report on Friday May Be a Fluke and a Political Football , by Lydia DePillis Vance Tells Rogan: Teens Become Trans to Get Into Ivy League , by Chris Cameron, Simon ...

Nov 01, 20249 min

'Insider Threats' to the Election, and Starbucks’ 4-Minute Goal

Plus, the Harris campaign sidelines Biden. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Michigan Clerk Removed From Election Duty Over Plans for a Hand Count , by Alexandra Berzon At Dueling Rallies, Harris Stresses Unity as Trump Attacks Biden’s ‘Garbage...

Oct 31, 20249 min

Harris Makes Her Final Case, and Trump Seizes on ‘Garbage’

Plus, refunds for canceled flights. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Harris’s Mission: Disqualify Trump, but Extend a Hand to His Voters , by Lisa Lerer and Shane Goldmacher Trump and His Allies Link Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Comment to 2016 ‘Deplorab...

Oct 30, 202410 min

Foreign Election Interference, and Volkswagen May Close Factories

Plus, why you should never cross a crow. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: How Russia, China and Iran Are Interfering in the Presidential Election , by Sheera Frenkel, Tiffany Hsu and Steven Lee Myers Investigators Identify ‘Suspect Vehicle’ in...

Oct 29, 20249 min

A Final Week of Campaigning, and Measured Words After Airstrikes on Iran

Plus, hear a long-lost Chopin waltz. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: State of the Race: National Polls Tighten With 8 Days to Go , by Nate Cohn Trump at the Garden: A Closing Carnival of Grievances, Misogyny and Racism , by Shane Goldmacher, ...

Oct 28, 20248 min

Poll Shows Dead Heat, and Biden to Apologize for Native American School Abuses

Plus, a World Series with baseball’s biggest stars. Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Trump Says He’ll Fire Jack Smith, Special Counsel Who Indicted Him, if He Wins Again , by Maggie Haberman, Michael Gold and Alan Feuer The Group at the Center...

Oct 25, 20249 min

Harris Calls Trump Fascist, and U.S. Says North Korea Sent Troops to Russia

Plus, American Airlines cracks down on “gate lice.” Tune in every weekday morning. To get our full audio journalism and storytelling experience, download the New York Times Audio app — available to Times news subscribers on iOS — and sign up for our weekly newsletter. Tell us what you think at: theheadlines@nytimes.com. On Today’s Episode: Harris Calls Trump a Fascist: 6 Takeaways From Her CNN Town Hall , by Reid J. Epstein and Lisa Lerer Justice Department Warns Musk That His $1 Million Giveawa...

Oct 24, 20249 min
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