Episodes

  • Two Billionaires’ Big Plan to Shrink Government

    Two Billionaires’ Big Plan to Shrink Government
    Dec 4 2024
    Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have called the federal bureaucracy an “existential threat to our republic.” Now, President-elect Donald J. Trump is empowering them to drastically shrink it, by whatever means necessary.David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, discusses their plans — and what it would look like if they were actually carried out.Guest: David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter for The New York Times.Background reading:
    • The so-called Department of Government Efficiency has advantages that past budget cutters did not, but laws and court challenges could still make change slow and difficult.
    For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 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.
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    32 mins
  • When the President Pardons His Son

    When the President Pardons His Son
    Dec 3 2024
    President Biden went back on his word by pardoning his son Hunter Biden. His stated rationale for granting the pardon will inevitably muddy the political waters as President-elect Donald J. Trump prepares to take office with plans to use the Justice Department and the F.B.I. to pursue “retribution” against his political adversaries.

    Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent, discusses where Mr. Biden’s decision leaves the U.S. justice system.Guest: Peter Baker, chief White House correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading:
    • Mr. Biden and Mr. Trump now agree on one thing: The Biden Justice Department has been politicized.
    • Mr. Biden is facing criticism for absolving his son after insisting he would not.
    For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 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.
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    29 mins
  • It’s Tariff Time, Again

    It’s Tariff Time, Again
    Dec 2 2024
    Weeks before taking office, President-elect Donald J. Trump is doubling down on tariffs. Even if the threat to impose them proves to be just a negotiating tactic or bluster, it is also a gambit that has immediate consequences.Ana Swanson, who covers trade for The Times, discusses whether tariffs worked in Mr. Trump’s first term and how they compare with the alternative approach used by President Biden.Background reading:
    • Mr. Trump’s threat to wield tariffs is already rocking business and diplomatic relationships.
    • The president-elect picked Jamieson Greer, a lawyer and former Trump official, to serve as top trade negotiator, a position that will be crucial to Mr. Trump’s plans of rewriting the rules of trade in America’s favor.
    For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 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.
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    28 mins
  • From Wirecutter: Don't Get Swindled on Black Friday

    From Wirecutter: Don't Get Swindled on Black Friday
    Nov 29 2024
    Most of the deals you’ll see for Black Friday and Cyber Week aren’t worth your time. This week, we reveal how to actually get a deal that’s worth your money.To listen to more episodes, please search for The Wirecutter Show wherever you get your podcasts. 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.
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    32 mins
  • Thanksgiving With Ina Garten

    Thanksgiving With Ina Garten
    Nov 28 2024
    Leading up to Thanksgiving, we took a trip to the home of Ina Garten, the legendary cookbook author and TV star. For one glorious afternoon, the Barefoot Contessa gave us a master class on the art of hosting. She answered our questions big and small — seating arrangements, whether to have bread at the table, what to do with that difficult relative, how to zest correctly. Plus, she walked us through two of her signature recipes, which you can enjoy this holiday.For photos and recipes from our visit with Ina Garten, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 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.
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    31 mins
  • How Israel Uses Palestinian Detainees as Human Shields

    How Israel Uses Palestinian Detainees as Human Shields
    Nov 27 2024
    Overnight, Israel agreed to a cease-fire with the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah — a major turning point in one of the wars the country has been fighting since Hamas attacked it on Oct. 7. But the war in Gaza shows no sign of ending, and Israel’s conduct there is coming under increased scrutiny.A New York Times investigation has examined one controversial tactic: the Israeli use of Palestinian detainees as human shields.Natan Odenheimer, a contributing reporter for The Times, explains what the investigation revealed, and what the tactic says about the nature of the conflict.Guest: Natan Odenheimer, a contributing reporter for The New York Times.Background reading:
    • A Times investigation found that Israeli soldiers and intelligence agents, throughout the war in Gaza, have regularly forced captured Palestinians to conduct life-threatening reconnaissance missions to avoid putting Israeli soldiers at risk on the battlefield.
    • As the cease-fire in Lebanon takes effect, follow live updates.
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    25 mins
  • The Metamorphosis of Pete Hegseth

    The Metamorphosis of Pete Hegseth
    Nov 26 2024
    Now that Matt Gaetz has withdrawn from consideration as attorney general, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick is his selection of Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense.Dave Philipps, who reports on war and the military for The Times, discusses three major deployments that shaped how Mr. Hegseth views the military — and why, if confirmed, he’s so dead-set on disrupting its leadership.Guest: Dave Philipps, who reports about war, the military and veterans for The New York Times.Background reading:
    • His military experiences transformed Mr. Hegseth from a critic of war crimes into a defender of the accused.
    • What to know about Mr. Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary.
    For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 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.
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    33 mins
  • A Sudden Escalation in Ukraine Before Trump Takes Office

    A Sudden Escalation in Ukraine Before Trump Takes Office
    Nov 25 2024
    President-elect Donald J. Trump has promised a radically different approach to foreign policy from that of the Biden administration. In Ukraine, he has pledged to end the war in a day.But just weeks before he’s set to take office, the war has taken an unexpected turn.Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times, discusses the conflict’s dangerous new phase.Guest: Anton Troianovski, the Moscow bureau chief for The New York Times.Background reading:
    • Tit-for-tat moves this week included the use of American-made ballistic missiles to strike inside Russia, and new nuclear threats from Moscow.
    • As Ukraine fires U.S. missiles, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia has sent a chilling message.
    For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. 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.
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    29 mins