Lady Gaga's Latest Experiment? Happiness.
The pop superstar reflects on her struggles with mental health, the pressures of the music industry and why she’s returned to the sound that made her famous.
Mar 08, 2025•49 min•Ep. 46
The Interview
Conversations with the world’s most fascinating people. Each week, hosts David Marchese and Lulu Garcia-Navarro talk to compelling, influential figures in culture, politics, business, sports and beyond — illuminating who they are, why they do what they do and how they impact the rest of us. New episodes every Saturday.
Episodes
Governor Maura Healey Wants Democrats to Put Up a Fight
The Massachusetts leader, whose influence goes well beyond her state, discusses how the Democratic Party can pick its battles and rebuild its brand.
Mar 01, 2025•44 min•Ep. 45
Ed Yong Wants to Show You the Hidden Reality of the World
The Pulitzer Prize-winning science writer talks about burnout from covering the pandemic and how bird-watching gave him a new sense of hope.
Feb 22, 2025•40 min•Ep. 44
Senator Ruben Gallego on the Democrats’ Problem: ‘We’re Always Afraid’
The Arizona lawmaker diagnoses what he thinks needs to change in the way his party communicates with men, Latinos and Trump voters.
Feb 15, 2025•38 min•Ep. 43
Denzel Washington Has Finally Found His Purpose
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.
Feb 08, 2025•43 min•Ep. 42
Digital Drugs Have Us Hooked. Dr. Anna Lembke Sees a Way Out.
The psychiatrist and author of “Dopamine Nation” wants us to find balance in a world of temptation and abundance.
Feb 01, 2025•42 min•Ep. 41
Demi Moore Is Done With the Male Gaze [Re-Run]
In light of Demi Moore's recent "Best Actress" Oscar nomination, we are re-sharing an episode that we originally published on Sept. 14. The actress discusses how her relationship to her body and fame has changed after decades in the public eye.
Jan 25, 2025•39 min•Ep. 40
Curtis Yarvin Says Democracy Is Done. Powerful Conservatives Are Listening.
The once-fringe writer has long argued for an American monarchy. His ideas have found an audience in the incoming administration and Silicon Valley.
Jan 18, 2025•52 min•Ep. 39
Ben Stiller on 'Severance,' Selling Out and Being Jewish Today
The actor-director discusses the long-awaited return of the hit series, the comedies that made him a star and growing up with his famous parents.
Jan 11, 2025•48 min•Ep. 38
Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls
At the end of a tenure marked by war and division, the outgoing secretary of state defends his legacy on Gaza and Ukraine and says he’s made America stronger.
Jan 04, 2025•52 min•Ep. 37
'Dealbook Summit': Jeff Bezos Talks Innovation, Progress and What’s Next
Read more about highlights from the DealBook Summit at https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/12/04/business/dealbook-summit-news.
Dec 28, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Jonathan Roumie Plays Jesus to Millions. It Can Get Intense.
The star of “The Chosen” discusses his early struggles in Hollywood, fans who conflate him with his character and how his own faith informs his work.
Dec 21, 2024•43 min•Ep. 36
Rick Steves Refuses To Get Cynical About the World
The guidebook writer and television personality reflects on his cancer diagnosis, social media’s corrosive effect on tourism and the transformative power of travel.
Dec 14, 2024•43 min•Ep. 35
Tilda Swinton Would Like a Word With Trump About His Mother
The Academy Award-winning actress discusses her lifelong quest for connection, humanity’s innate goodness and the point of being alive.
Dec 07, 2024•53 min•Ep. 34
From Modern Love: Bridget Everett Says a Best Friend Can Be Your Greatest Love
We’re off for Thanksgiving weekend, but we are excited to bring you a great episode of the Modern Love podcast. Stories of romantic love are everywhere, but the actor, singer and comedian Bridget Everett says great friendships deserve our time and attention, too. Not just onscreen, but in reality. On the HBO Original series “Somebody Somewhere” (now in its third and final season), Everett stars as Sam, a character inspired by the actor’s own life. She tells the Modern Love host Anna Martin about...
Nov 30, 2024•38 min
K-Pop Trained Rosé to Be ‘a Perfect Girl.’ Now She’s Trying to Be Herself.
The Blackpink star strikes out on her own, away from the system that turned her into a global phenomenon.
Nov 23, 2024•36 min•Ep. 32
The Doctor Who Helped Me Understand My Mom’s Choice to Die
Dr. Ellen Wiebe has performed hundreds of medical aid in dying (or MAID) procedures and is one of Canada’s most prominent advocates for the practice. David Marchese had questions — medical, legal and philosophical — about when it makes sense for doctors to help people to die, and also about how MAID might shape our thinking on what, exactly, constitutes a good death.
Nov 16, 2024•49 min•Ep. 31
Nancy Pelosi Insists the Election Was Not a Rebuke of the Democrats
The former House Speaker reflects on Donald Trump’s victory, Kamala Harris’s candidacy and the future of the Democratic Party.
Nov 09, 2024•40 min•Ep. 30
Peter Singer Wants to Shatter Your Moral Complacency
The controversial philosopher discusses societal taboos, Thanksgiving turkeys and whether anyone is doing enough to make the world a better place.
Nov 02, 2024•42 min•Ep. 29
John Fetterman Fears Trump Is Stronger Than Ever
The senator discusses the “astonishing” support for the former president in Pennsylvania, his rift with progressives over Israel and his own position in the Democratic Party.
Oct 26, 2024•36 min•Ep. 28
Mia Khalifa’s Messy World of Money, Sex and Activism
For the OnlyFans star and influencer, navigating the internet is a full-time job.
Oct 19, 2024•44 min•Ep. 27
A Conversation With JD Vance
The Republican vice-presidential candidate rejects the idea that he’s changed, defends his rhetoric and still won’t say if Trump lost in 2020.
Oct 12, 2024•56 min•Ep. 26
Al Pacino Is Still Going Big
A conversation with the legendary actor about, well, everything.
Oct 05, 2024•48 min•Ep. 25
John Oliver Is Still Working Through the Rage
The host of "Last Week Tonight" talks about what he’s learned in the ten years of making the show, why he doesn't consider himself a journalist and not giving in to nihilism.
Sep 28, 2024•41 min•Ep. 24
Sally Rooney Thinks Career Growth Is Overrated
The star novelist discusses her public persona, the discourse around her work and why reinvention isn’t her goal.
Sep 21, 2024•45 min•Ep. 23
Demi Moore Is Done With the Male Gaze
The actress discusses how her relationship to her body and fame has changed after decades in the public eye.
Sep 14, 2024•39 min•Ep. 22
Change Can Be Beautiful. Just Ask Will Ferrell and Harper Steele.
The superstar comedian and his best friend and collaborator discuss the journey that deepened their friendship.
Sep 07, 2024•47 min•Ep. 21
From The Book Review: Jennifer Egan on 'A Visit from the Goon Squad'
We’re off for Labor Day weekend, but are excited to bring you a great episode of The Book Review podcast. As part of The New York Times Book Review’s recent 100 Best Books of the 21st Century project, podcast host and Book Review editor Gilbert Cruz has been interviewing some of the authors whose books appeared on the list. In this episode, he talks to Jennifer Egan about her Pulitzer-winning novel, “A Visit From the Goon Squad.” They discuss the early challenges the book faced in finding an aud...
Aug 31, 2024•42 min•Ep. 20
Jenna Ortega Is Still Recovering From Childhood Stardom
The actress talks to Lulu Garcia-Navarro about learning to protect herself and the hard lessons of early fame.
Aug 24, 2024•43 min•Ep. 19
Jelly Roll Cannot Believe How His Life Turned Out
From jail and addiction to music stardom — the singer tells David Marchese he’s living a “modern American fairy tale.”
Aug 17, 2024•38 min•Ep. 18