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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 and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here www.nytimes.com/activate-... more

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Recent Guests

Nicolas Cage
Actor featured in Spider Noir and various award-winning roles
Independent film actor, Spider Noir star
Episode: Nicolas Cage Made Himself a Legend. Then He Had to Live With It.
Nate Cohn
Chief Political Analyst at The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Trump’s National Support Is Cratering
Andy Duren
Journalist covering the story for The New York Times
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Episode: Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Revenge Plan
Mike Isaac
Tech reporter for The New York Times
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Episode: The Courtroom Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
Susan Dominus
Culture and science correspondent
The New York Times
Episode: Can We Reverse Aging?
Graham Platner
Democrat running for U.S. Senate in Maine, oyster farmer and former Marine
Political candidate, Maine
Episode: Graham Platner Thinks a Political Revolution Is Coming
Apoorva Mandavilli
Science journalist for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Lessons From the Hantavirus Outbreak
Colby Smith
Reporter covering economics/finance for The Financial Times
The Financial Times
Episode: A New Leader — and a New Showdown — at the Fed
Nick Wummer-Dieters
A interview subject who re-engages with Catholic faith after a period of absence
Independent/Private individual featured in episode
Episode: Why More Americans Are Seeking Religion

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Michael Barbaro
Host of The Daily
Rachel Abrams
Host of The Daily

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 183.6k ratings
  • Whoa to the “whoa.”

    Particularly for Natalie, the constant interruptions of “Whoa,” “Wow,” Hmmm,” etc. REALLY distracting and unprofessional. Let the guest be the guide to listeners’ experience. Not yourself. Your role is supposed to be as journalist, not Ed McMahon.

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    Elisabeth-Ann
    United States44 hours ago
  • My go to podcast

    The Daily is my first and go to podcast because it’s reliable and comprehensive but above all because it selects carefully the topics it chooses to dive into. I am giving it five stars because over the years I have seldomly been disappointed. Without it, I would find my self aimless on what to research further.

    I will say I was disappointed by the recent interview with Tucker Carlson. I felt the NYT didn’t push back enough on what I consider to be an about face for Carlson. We’ve known since 2... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gaby from DC
    United States4 days ago
  • Love Rachel as host

    Must say I appreciate Rachel most as host of this show. Michael has a tendency of framing ridiculous conduct by the current administration as reasonable. Rachel’s objective and pointed questions toward corespondents about the segment’s topics is devoid of that. Makes me more likely to listen again after over a year away from this podcast.

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    DezValDan
    United States8 days ago
  • Disappointed

    Back up your allegations with evidence, New York Times. You have lost all credibility.

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    Sa2to
    Australia8 days ago
  • Used to be good

    Each interview is an excruciating showcase in why the public has lost trust in legacy media. I can’t tell whether these journalists think about their questions beforehand or they’re just being told what to ask on behalf of someone far more powerful than they are.

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    M8trx
    United States9 days ago

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Audience values accountability and clear takeaways, even when opinions diverge from the hosts.
Positive reception often centers on depth of coverage and expert guests, while negatives call for tighter fact-checking and less promotional content.
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Why the U.S. Just Indicted Cuba’s Former President
Q: What exactly are the charges, and what happened in the 1996 incident that the charges reference?
The charges include conspiracy to kill US nationals, destruction of aircraft, and four counts of murder related to the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue events when Cuban authorities downed planes, killing crew and passengers; the host and guest explain the historical context and significance of that incident.
Trump’s National Support Is Cratering
Q: How might these internal party divisions shape the battles in 2026 and 2028?
The divisions suggest Republicans may confront a choice between following Trump's path or moving to a new direction, while Democrats wrestle with balancing economic populism against cultural issues, with outcomes heavily dependent on whether dissident wings gain or lose influence in future primaries.
Trump’s National Support Is Cratering
Q: What does the data say about likely voter behavior in the upcoming midterms and beyond?
Voters who have turned away from Trump show a meaningful shift toward Democrats, with Democrats leading by about 10 points in the poll, suggesting strong potential for Democratic gains in the midterms depending on turnout and margins in swing districts.
Trump’s National Support Is Cratering
Q: Nate, can you lay out the core numbers of the poll and what they imply for Trump's base versus the broader electorate?
The core numbers show a 37% approval, a four-point drop, and a very weak position outside the core Republican base, especially among young and non-white voters, which implies a broader vulnerability for Trump beyond his loyal supporters.
Nicolas Cage Made Himself a Legend. Then He Had to Live With It.
Q: How do you balance impulse control and creative spontaneity in art versus life?
In art I cultivate control to channel the impulse into a performance; in life I work to pause between feeling and action, aiming to be patient and choose responses that support long-term goals and relationships.

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