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The New Yorker Radio Hour

WNYC Studios and The New Yorker
Donald Trump
Gaza
Brandy Clark
Country Music
Songwriting
Nashville
Americana
LGBTQ+ In Music
Hamas
Israel
Sickle Cell Disease
Grammy Awards
Iran Hostage Crisis
Christmas
Poetry
Deafblindness
Defamation Lawsuit
Liz Cheney
Palestine
M. William Howard Jr.

Profiles, storytelling and insightful conversations, hosted by David Remnick.

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Gabrielle Calvocoressi’s most recent collection, “The New Economy,” was a finalist for the National Book Award for Poetry this year, and one of their poems was included in “A Century of Poetry in The New Yorker,” an anthology volume published this ye... more

In the course of his long career, Leon Panetta was a lieutenant in the Army, a congressman from California, Bill Clinton’s White House chief of staff, Barack Obama’s director of the C.I.A., and later, his Secretary of Defense. David Remnick talks wit... more

This year marked a hundred years since the birth of The New Yorker, and a documentary about the magazine’s past and present, “The New Yorker at 100,” is now streaming on Netflix. The director is the Academy Award winner Marshall Curry, and Judd Apato... more

Chloé Zhao was the second woman to ever win an Oscar for Best Director, for her 2020 film “Nomadland.” After taking a wide turn to create the Marvel supernatural epic “Eternals,” Zhao has taken another intriguing change of direction with “Hamnet,” ba... more

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Recent Guests

Ian McEwan
British author known for novels that explore the complexities of human experience and morality.
Episode: Ian McEwan on Imagining the World After Disaster
Cory Doctorow
A writer and former European director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Episode: It’s Not Just You: The Internet Is Actually Getting Worse
John Carpenter
Filmmaker and composer known for cult classics and memorable film scores
Episode: John Carpenter Picks Three Favorite Film Scores
Hardy Merriman
Expert on civil resistance and the practice of nonviolent movements
Episode: Jimmy Kimmel and the Power of Public Pressure
Ezra Klein
New York Times columnist and podcaster
The New York Times
Episode: Ezra Klein’s Big-Tent Vision of the Democratic Party
Robert Malley
Former U.S. State Department official involved in Middle East peace efforts.
Episode: How the “Dangerous Gimmick” of the Two-State Solution Ended in Disaster
Hussein Agha
Veteran Middle East diplomat who has worked on Palestinian negotiations.
Episode: How the “Dangerous Gimmick” of the Two-State Solution Ended in Disaster
Jeff Tweedy
Lead singer of Wilco and solo artist
Wilco
Episode: Jeff Tweedy on His New Triple Album, “Twilight Override”
Mohammed Mhawish
Journalist from Gaza covering the war and mental health impact on the affected population
The New Yorker
Episode: A Palestinian Journalist Escapes Death in Gaza

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David Remnick
Host of a showcase featuring profiles, storytelling, and insightful conversations with notable figures from various fields.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 7.9k ratings
  • If it seemed like The New Yorker was an elitist masturbatory rag that couldn't read a room to save its own life in the 1980–2000 era, in the post-Obama years it's fully calcified into a reactionary cess pool of steaming, arrogant, intellectual and moral mediocrity. 🤦

    Podchaser
    2
    articolate
    2 months ago
  • Disappointing Episode

    Emma Green on Trump attack on higher education totally missed the long term plan of the religious right. They have attacked education for decades. The Christian Nationalists have made taking over education a pillar of their Seven Mountain Mandate. JD Vance spoke about seizing all of Ivy League universities assets for the federal government years before he was a VP candidate. The lady she interviewed may have gone through a “reaction to DEI training” but that is NOT the main driver of this long ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DrDK2
    United States2 months ago
  • Great!

    Journalism at its best. Always. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ecroyd
    New Zealand2 months ago
  • Keep up the good work!

    Thank you for bringing great stories to my ears. I learn something new with every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Myneatnickname
    United States2 months ago
  • The music…

    The music… it hurts. It literally hurts my ears. With my hearing aid. It is a terrible Sound. Please repair it

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Willow Smithson
    Canada2 months ago

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The incorporation of diverse perspectives from notable guests is praised, highlighting the podcast's commitment to enriching discourse.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling and insightful interviews, which contribute to a deeper understanding of various cultural and political contexts.
Overall, many find the podcast educational and thought-provoking, making it a valuable resource for those interested in informed discussions of current events.
There are some criticisms regarding the host's interviewing style, particularly concerning interruptions, which some find frustrating during discussions.

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Chloé Zhao on “Hamnet,” Her Film About William Shakespeare’s Grief
Q: How do you see your relationship with the franchise-driven part of Hollywood?
Zhao explains that the IP-driven nature of Hollywood influences film production, but she is interested in developing projects that bridge East and West, particularly in adapting manga.
Chloé Zhao on “Hamnet,” Her Film About William Shakespeare’s Grief
Q: How did this book and how did this project make its way to you?
Zhao recounts that she was initially reluctant but was inspired after discussing the project with actor Paul Meskell, which shifted her perspective on adapting 'Hamnet'.
Leon Panetta on the Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Boat Strikes
Q: What do you think is taking shape in the Trump Administration regarding Venezuela?
Panetta expresses uncertainty about the administration's objectives, questioning whether they involve regime change or mitigating drug trafficking.
Leon Panetta on the Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Boat Strikes
Q: Do you think that second strike is a war crime?
Panetta finds it difficult to justify the attack on survivors, deeming such actions as possibly being a war crime.
Leon Panetta on the Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Boat Strikes
Q: Secretary Panetta, in September, the Navy struck a boat off the coast of Venezuela a second time. Secretary Hegseth has claimed that Admiral Frank Bradley was actually the one to make the call on that second strike. How much responsibility does Hegseth bear in this instance?
Panetta feels both the president and secretary must take responsibility for military orders, emphasizing accountability at the top.

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1. Ian McEwan
2. Cory Doctorow
3. John Carpenter
4. Hardy Merriman
5. Ezra Klein
6. Robert Malley
7. Hussein Agha
8. Jeff Tweedy

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