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'The Wirecutter Show': The True Cost of Recovering from the L.A. Wildfires, Part 1

'The Interview': George Saunders Says Ditching These Three Delusions Can Save You

An Interview With the President

The episode delves into an extensive interview with President Trump, focusing on his views and approaches to both foreign and domestic policies. Regarding foreign policy, Trump defends his administration's actions in Venezuela, asserting the right to intervene against threats and access resources, while also addressing...

The R.F.K. Jr. Era of Childhood Vaccines

The 2026 Battle for Control of Congress

The upcoming 2026 midterm elections and the political strategies of both Republicans and Democrats are analyzed. Republicans face challenges due to voter frustration with high prices and internal divisions, particularly regarding healthcare and the Affordable Care Act. Democratic leadership sees opportunities in Trump'...

Venezuela, After Maduro

From President to Defendant: The Legal Case Against Maduro

Inside the U.S. Operation to Oust Venezuela’s President

The podcast analyzes the audacious U.S. military operation, codenamed Absolute Resolve, to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. It details the months-long planning, including CIA infiltration and informants, culminating in a nighttime raid involving over 150 aircraft. The operation, framed as a law enforcement ...

‘The Headlines’: The U.S. Captures Nicolás Maduro

50 States, 50 Fixes

The podcast explores local solutions to climate and environmental problems across all 50 U.S. states, highlighting the interconnectedness of climate, economy, and health. Cara Buckley and Catrin Einhorn discuss their "50 States, 50 Fixes" series, which focuses on win-win-win scenarios that reduce emissions, improve eco...

She Fell in Love With ChatGPT: An Update

Natalie from The Daily revisits a story about Irene, a woman who developed a romantic relationship with a ChatGPT chatbot named Leo. Kashmir Hill, a tech reporter, provides updates on Irene's life since the original story aired. Irene has since ended her relationship with Leo, finding that the chatbot became too agreea...

Family Separation 2.0: An Update

The podcast revisits the story of Fabricio Gomez, an undocumented Brazilian immigrant detained during President Trump's crackdown on immigration, as told through the eyes of his daughter, Ayla. Ayla recounts the emotional distress of learning about her father's detention and the family's efforts to cope with his absenc...

Why One Lawyer Resigned When His Firm Caved to Trump: An Update

Sunday Special: The Best Movies of 2025

The podcast episode features Gilbert Cruz, Alissa Wilkinson, and Nicole Sperling discussing the big cultural moments in movies of 2025, including the success of original movies like "One Battle After Another" and "Sinners" from Warner Brothers, the state of the movie business, and the potential acquisition of Warner Br...

Marriage and Sex in the Age of Ozempic: An Update

This episode of The Daily revisits a story about a married couple, Jean and Javier, and how Jean's use of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic for weight loss impacted their relationship. Lisa Miller, a journalist from The New York Times, shares her investigation into how these drugs affect marriages, particularly when only one pa...

Trump Goes After Venezuela’s Oil

The Origins of Jeffrey Epstein

The Messy Reality of ‘Made in America’

Sunday Special: The Best TV of 2025

In this episode of the Sunday special, Gilbert Cruz hosts Jim Poniewozik, the chief television critic, and Alexis Soloski, a culture reporter, to discuss the best and most popular TV shows of 2025. They explore trends like conspiracy-themed shows such as "Severance" and "Common Side Effects," and romantic comedies like...

'The Interview': Raja Shehadeh Believes Israelis and Palestinians Can Still Find Peace