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This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, six days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here www.nytimes... more

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Last spring, the political picture for Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, was downright bleak. President Trump was back in the White House. Schumer’s Democratic caucus was largely powerless to... more

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The midterm elections were an electoral tsunami for Democrats: a complete collapse of the Republican coalition and a landslide victory.

Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times, examines the results to figure out which voters sh... more

On Tuesday night, the blue wave that polls predicted landed with extraordinary force across the United States as Democrats flipped control of both the House and the Senate.

Nate Cohn, Lisa Lerer and Shane Goldmacher of The New York Times discuss an ... more

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After two years of campaigning, the 2026 midterm election is now in the hands of the American voters.

As the ballot counting begins, Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times, offers a guide for how to understand the results.

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  • Let them speak!

    Love the Daily, but Mr. Barbara you really really need to allow the individual you are interviewing to speak, not put words in their mouth and not interrupt. I could hardly stand to listen to the Schumer interview because I wanted to hear from him, but you constantly interrupted. So frustrating. 🤦‍♀️

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  • Chuck Schumer Interview

    I’m going to be direct here. Chuck seems to be so proud of using the voice of the people as central to candidate platforms during this election cycle. Can someone please tell him congratulations for finally figuring out his job description? As a lifelong Democrat, I am extremely disappointed in him. I would prefer that someone else who is more in touch with the role of senator, and being a representative of the people, be the Senate Majority Leader.

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  • You have become a joke

    As a listener from 2017 I have finally had enough. your NON-coverage of Gaza and your unbelievably biased reporting in defense of Israel’s horrific policies is the last straw. YOUR REPORTING AND YOUR SILENCE MAKES YOU COMPLICIT. I’m done.

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The Art of the Pardon: How Trump Turned Clemency Into a Business
Q: Is there evidence that this was a quid pro quo? That it was money in exchange for this pardon?
Vogel says there is no smoking gun. He points to the family's hiring of people connected to Trump's inner circle, large political donations, Habba's contract and the pardon shortly afterward, while noting that Habba and the White House deny she influenced the decision.
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Q: So what is the pardon industry? And how big is it?
Vogel describes a lucrative Washington network of lawyers, lobbyists and consultants who charge wealthy people seeking pardons or commutations, but says its size is difficult to measure.
Martin McDonagh Has a Vision for Hope. It's Not for the Faint of Heart.
Q: Do you think the art that you make has the ability to change the perspective or the behaviors of the people who see it?
He says he hopes audiences leave having laughed and learned, including about Chile and Patrice Lumumba, while acknowledging that he cannot know whether hopeful art will stop harmful events.
Martin McDonagh Has a Vision for Hope. It's Not for the Faint of Heart.
Q: How do you see America's place in the world?
McDonagh says he is bewildered about what America represents today, and that researching the CIA's role in Chile challenged the story he learned about America as the good guy.
Want to Enjoy Music More? Go For a Run.
Q: What should I be listening for?
Ratliff suggests treating music as a space and noticing its layers, sounds and relationships, or asking what sound, intention or philosophy lies at its core.

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Daily, roughly 20-minute reports explain major stories through conversations between journalists and the people closest to the issue. Regular hosts Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff guide interviews with correspondents, subject-matter experts, public officials and cultural figures, drawing on reporting from across the United States and abroad. Coverage often focuses on politics, elections, government, the economy, immigration and international affairs, while also making room for culture and everyday trends. The approach pairs background and analysis with specific reporting, personal accounts and direct questions, helping listeners understand not only what happened but why it matters. Its concise, reporter-led format suits ... more

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