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Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. On Mondays, David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. On Wednesdays, the senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and outsi... more

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Across the country, data centers that run A.I. programs are being constructed at a record pace. A large percentage of them use chips built by the tech colossus Nvidia. The company has nearly cornered the market on the hardware that runs much of A.I.,... more

The writers Charles Duhigg, Cal Newport, and Anna Wiener join Tyler Foggatt for a conversation about artificial intelligence and the promises, myths, and anxieties surrounding it. The discussion was recorded before a live audience at The New Yorker F... more

The Republican Susan Collins has held one of Maine’s Senate seats for nearly thirty years, and Democrats, in trying to take it away from her, have a lot at stake. Graham Platner, a combat veteran, political activist, and small-business owner who has ... more

The New Yorker staff writer Isaac Chotiner joins Tyler Foggatt to reflect on several of the most notable interviews he conducted in 2025. They discuss competing theories about the origins of political violence over the past year, how to understand Pr... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Witt
Tech journalist and author of The Thinking Machine
The New Yorker
Episode: The Company Behind the A.I. Boom
Graham Platner
Candidate for Senate from Maine, Marine Corps and Army veteran, and oyster farmer.
Episode: Graham Platner Is Staying in the Race
Katy Waldman
Staff writer at The New Yorker who covers culture, books, and more
The New Yorker
Episode: Inside Trump’s Artless Takeover of the Kennedy Center
Jon Lee Anderson
Senior Staff Writer for The New Yorker, covering global conflicts for over 20 years
The New Yorker
Episode: Why Is Trump Targeting Venezuela?
Rich Logis
Founder of Leaving MAGA
Episode: Why Is Leaving MAGA So Difficult?
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Financial journalist and co-anchor of Squawk Box on CNBC.
CNBC and The New York Times
Episode: Andrew Ross Sorkin on What 1929 Teaches Us About 2025
Michael Isikoff
Investigative reporter who has broken major political stories
Episode: Is the Epstein Scandal Trump’s Kryptonite?
J.B. Pritzker
Governor of Illinois and outspoken critic of the Trump administration
State of Illinois
Episode: What Resistance Means to Governor J. B. Pritzker
Benjamin Wallace-Wells
Staff writer at The New Yorker
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Episode: Have the Democrats Figured Out How to Win Again?

Hosts

David Remnick
Host of The Political Scene, Editor of The New Yorker
Tyler Foggatt
Senior Editor at The New Yorker

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • Always Good

    Reliable and wonderful and always insightful - worth your time

    Apple Podcasts
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    Dunablanca
    United Statesa month ago
  • Disappointed

    In listening to the family estrangement episode, I found it deeply troubling how quickly the host dismissed the impact of disagreements about politics. I appreciate that if you are White and you were talking to someone about their perspective about Trump it could end up feeling like an intellectual conversation around a topic. But if you are not White or not perceived as “ a real” American lby the Trump administration the disagreement becomes much more visceral. It becomes a conversation around ... more

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    Disappointed in crown heights
    United Statesa month ago
  • A weekly necessity!

    These three journalists are an American treasure. They discuss and explain this upside down world we are living in with great insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYT Print Reader
    United States2 months ago
  • Why all the laughter?

    Without context, you might mistake this for a comedy podcast. Is what you’re saying important or is it not? When lamenting the state of the country, is it more important to be clear-eyed and serious or to show that you’re above it all by chuckling at the antics of an incipient authoritarian? You guys are so cool. You’re just the coolest.

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    GWKV
    United States2 months ago
  • Epstein

    The speakers glossed over Epstein’s putative links to Israeli intelligence. This has been investigated at length by prominent former US intelligence officials.

    At the heart of this scandal is the abuse of vulnerable girls. The larger picture is how powerful men in all walks of life - and of all political colours - are compromised by association.

    Apple Podcasts
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    The Lazy Native
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Some listeners express disappointment regarding perceived biases in political discussions, indicating that the analysis may skew toward Democratic perspectives.

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Graham Platner Is Staying in the Race
Q: When you decided to run for the Senate, did you think to yourself, I'm going to have a problem because of these past comments?
Platner did not expect past comments to be a barrier, emphasizing the importance of allowing for personal growth.
Graham Platner Is Staying in the Race
Q: How do you view the notion of what mistakes people can make and then still hold positions of real responsibility?
Platner believes in the ability for people to change and grow over time, suggesting that it is important to allow for transformation and that past mistakes should not define one's potential to hold office.
The Company Behind the A.I. Boom
Q: What jobs will be eliminated other than those?
Other jobs may be eliminated due to AI, but it remains a complex and uncertain question.
The Company Behind the A.I. Boom
Q: Explain what Nvidia is and why it's so important.
Nvidia has made AI systems viable with its microchips that allow for parallel computing, essential for modern AI.
Leon Panetta on the Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Boat Strikes
Q: Do you see a land invasion of Venezuela coming? Do you think there might be a war with Venezuela?
Panetta is unsure about the objectives regarding Venezuela, questioning whether they involve regime change, stopping drug trafficking, or preventing foreign influence.

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What is The Political Scene about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Offering insightful discussions on pressing political issues, this podcast features contributions from experienced journalists and editors known for their expertise. Each episode tackles contemporary topics through comprehensive reporting, interviews, and analysis. Listeners can expect deep dives into major events shaped by notable figures in politics and media, providing clarity in the ever-evolving political landscape. The variety of perspectives presented makes this podcast a crucial resource for understanding the complex interplay between politics and the current events shaping society. Unique in its commitment to weekly releases featuring different hosts and formats, it also emphasizes the importance of factual reporting amidst the cha... more

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2. Graham Platner
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5. Rich Logis
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