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The Headlines

The New York Times
Trump Administration
Donald Trump
Iran
United States
Israel
Venezuela
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Ukraine
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Hamas
Government Shutdown
Supreme Court
Artificial Intelligence
China
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Epstein Files
Charlie Kirk
United Nations
Russia

Catch up on today’s top stories, with insight and analysis from Times reporters all over the world. From the team that brought you "The Daily." Listen every weekday morning. 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-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrate... more

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes in New Test of Cease-Fire, by New York Times reporters

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Plus, “I’m busy, but you can talk to my A.I. twin.”

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Israel Halts Strikes After Trump Claims Progress Toward Nuclear Talks, Officials Say, by Maggie Haberman, Jonathan Swan and Ronen Bergman

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Plus, the fight over the fight on the White House lawn.

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Live Updates: Iran and Israel Trade Strikes for the First Time Since April, by The New York Times

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Recent Guests

David Sanger
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Sheera Frenkel
Times tech reporter
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Declan Walsh
The Times Chief Africa Correspondent
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Episode: Inside an Ebola Ward, and a Roadblock for Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund
Lisa Lerer
National political correspondent for The Times
The New York Times
Episode: A MAGA Victory in Texas, and the Trump Administration’s New Ebola Plan
Christopher Ola
Co-founder of Anthropic
Anthropic
Episode: White House Shakes Up Green Card Policy, and the Pope Takes On A.I.
Mark Mazzetti
Investigative reporter for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: New Immunity for President Trump, and an Audacious Plan for Regime Change in Iran
Ted Turner
Media mogul and founder of CNN
CNN / Turner Broadcasting System
Episode: Surging Gas Prices Shake Americans, and How Ted Turner Unleashed 24-Hour News
Marco Rubio
U.S. Senator
United States Senate
Episode: President Trump’s Sudden U-Turn, and a $1 Billion Ballroom Proposal
Pete Hegseth
Defense commentator
Fox News / policy commentator
Episode: President Trump’s Sudden U-Turn, and a $1 Billion Ballroom Proposal

Hosts

Will Jarvis
Host of The Headlines; contributor and producer for The New York Times
Tracy Mumford
Host of The Headlines; NYT correspondent and frequent contributor

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Except Thursday Credits

    Love The Headlines and the format—but please label the Fri tape ‘Friday’ when you attach the credits so it doesn’t end up on Thursday. Double take on ‘it is Thursday right?’ follows the wait for a Friday news quiz. Thank you

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    Blk widder
    United Statesa month ago
  • Lebanon

    Stop ignoring Israeli strikes in Lebanon. 77 dead in less than a week during the ‘ceasefire’

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    Steven6200
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great updates!

    This is a critical part of my morning routine. I love the short news updates and the style in which it is presented.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barb N0621
    United States2 months ago
  • Just Right

    Important part of the news day. I like Tracy Mumford, and especially the Friday news quiz.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GaryA60
    Germany2 months ago
  • Too Much Trump

    Trump obsessed partisan headlines read by a host with less charm and personality than an AI chatbot. As someone who is left of center and a long time reader of the NYT, I would expect more. The Daily at least pretends to be balanced. That said, I understand this is a business and at the end of the day they need to satisfy their readers. And I am listening. But this isn’t actual news…

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    United States2 months ago

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Quiz segments are a loved feature for retention and engagement.
Some listeners perceive a political tilt and request more balance across topics.
Audience values concise, accurate briefings with credible reporting.

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Comey Goes to Court, and Gold Prices Hit Record High
Q: Is it the White House's position that furloughed workers should be paid for their back pay?
The speaker indicates that it depends on specific cases and insinuates that not all furloughed workers deserve back pay.
Comey Goes to Court, and Gold Prices Hit Record High
Q: I'd like to know from you what conversations you've had with President Trump about the indictment of James Comey.
The speaker refuses to disclose any conversations they may have had with the President regarding the indictment.
Trump’s Iran Deadline, and TikTok’s Future in the U.S.
Q: Why does President Trump believe that this 90 day extension on TikTok will provide more runway?
Because it's more time, more time to make a good deal.
Trump’s Department for ‘Drastic Change,’ and the Race for Senate Leadership
Q: How are Republican senators dealing with Trump's influence on Senate leadership?
The upcoming election for Senate leadership will test the senators' alignment with Trump as they try to navigate his policies through Congress.
Trump’s Department for ‘Drastic Change,’ and the Race for Senate Leadership
Q: What are the implications of Trump's new department for government efficiency?
The new department is aimed at making significant cuts to the federal budget and reducing bureaucracy, potentially impacting various federal agencies.

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A concise briefing that covers the day's top stories with sharp, data-backed context from Times reporters around the world. Episodes commonly weave political dynamics, international policy developments, and major economic or tech headlines into a fast-paced, 20- to 30-minute format, often closing with a light quiz segment. Noteworthy is the show's mix of brisk news updates, investigative context, and occasional audience engagement through the quiz, which helps listeners stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. The cadence and sourcing from NYT correspondents likely attract professionals who want credible, fast briefings suitable for morning commutes or quick briefings for clients and teams.

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1. David Sanger
2. Sheera Frenkel
3. Declan Walsh
4. Lisa Lerer
5. Christopher Ola
6. Mark Mazzetti
7. Ted Turner
8. Marco Rubio

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