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The Rise of the Supreme Court’s So-Called Shadow Docket

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Trump to remake American government, siding with the president again and again. But many of those ...

Sunday Special: TV's Big Night

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony is tonight, honoring the best television shows released between June 2024 and May 2025. But before the festivi...

'The Interview': What Happened to Cameron Crowe? He Has Answers.

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The writer-director made hit after hit movie, until he didn’t. But he doesn’t let it get him down.Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]...

Special Episode: A Suspect Is Caught in Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday morning, the police in Utah said they had arrested a suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination, ending a manhunt that had stretched over 33 ...

The Aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s Death

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We look at the hunt for the killer of the right-wing activist Charlie Kirk and at the political fallout of his assassination.Nicholas Bogel-Borroughs,...

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Charlie Kirk, the conservative organizer, activist and media mogul, died on Wednesday after being shot during an appearance at Utah Valley University....

Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th Birthday Book

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For months, President Trump has tried to dismiss questions about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, notably denying that he had been the author of...

Understanding Putin's Power

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend, Russia bombarded Ukraine with the largest drone assault in the war thus far.It’s the latest in a relentless Russian offensive that...

When the National Guard Comes to Town

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One month after sending the National Guard into Washington, D.C. saying they would fight crime there, President Trump is so pleased with the results t...

Sunday Special: The Books We Read in School

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As kids across America head back to school, Gilbert Cruz, the editor of The New York Times Book Review, is thinking about the books he read when he wa...

'The Interview': Brené Brown Doesn’t Want to Be a Self-Help Guru Anymore

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The author and podcaster wants to apply her old ideas about vulnerability and empathy to the workplace.Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]...

Senators Unleash on R.F.K. Jr.

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an extraordinarily tense showdown on Thursday, senators of both parties confronted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine policies...

The Landmark Google Antitrust Ruling

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, the government has struggled with how to police monopolies in the tech industry.This week, a landmark ruling in a case against Google bec...

The Push to Revise American History at the Smithsonian

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the last few weeks, the Trump administration has turned its sights on the Smithsonian, the latest target in a campaign to remake cultural instituti...

How Trump Is Changing American Capitalism

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a series of extraordinary deals, President Trump has muscled himself directly into the business of corporate America.The U.S. government has been m...

Sunday Special: This Summer in Culture

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Sunday Special, running now through the end of the year. Every Sunday, Gilbert Cruz, the editor of The New York Times Book Review, will...

'The Interview': Arundhati Roy Knows Where America Is Headed

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The acclaimed writer has a new memoir, and a warning.Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheIntervi...

The C.D.C.’s Vaccine Chief on Why Quitting Was His Only Option

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past 24 hours, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been plunged into turmoil.Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tried...

Europe Caves to Trump on Tariffs

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

By almost all accounts, the historic trade deal that was reached between the United States and the 27 nations of the European Union is far better for ...

Faded Froot Loops and Dull Doritos: Is Big Food Losing the War on Dyes?

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The summer, some of the biggest food companies in America have announced that they plan to stop using artificial food dyes. It’s a move that would t...

‘Modern Love’: Reneé Rapp on Blurring the Line Between Bestie and Lover

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The pop singer and actress Reneé Rapp has a deep love for her friends. She maintains a nonstop group chat with more than 15 close friends every day. ...

'The Interview': Robert Reich Thinks the Baby Boomers Blew It

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The former U.S. Labor Secretary on how complacency and corporate ties created a “bully in chief.”Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and...

100 Years of ‘The Great Gatsby’

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year, “The Great Gatsby” turns 100.A.O. Scott, a critic at large for The New York Times Book Review, tells the story of how an overlooked boo...

How Seeking Food Has Become Deadly in Gaza

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The suffering in Gaza has reached new depths, and now finding food, which was already scarce, has become a deadly endeavor.Israeli forces have opened ...

A D.O.J. Whistleblower Speaks Out

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: This episode contains strong language.An explosive whistle-blower report claims that the Justice Department is asking government lawyers to l...

Why Trump Just Gave China the Keys to A.I.’s Future

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the global fight to dominate A.I., China is quickly catching up to the United States — which is why President Trump barred the tech giant Nvidia ...

How the Epstein Story Revealed Cracks in the MAGA Base

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the past two weeks, President Trump has been trying and failing to get his supporters to stop talking about Jeffrey Epstein.David Enrich, a deputy...

‘Modern Love’: How to Keep Love Alive, With Rob Delaney of ‘Dying for Sex’

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When we meet Rob Delaney’s character, “Neighbor Guy,” in FX’s limited series “Dying for Sex,” he’s scarfing down a burrito in an elevato...

'The Interview': Sandra Oh Knows What's Great About Middle Age

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The actress discusses discrimination in Hollywood, what she’s learned about herself in her 50s and her iconic role on "Grey's Anatomy.”Unlock full...

Congress Just Gave Away Its Power to Trump

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last night, President Trump achieved a major victory: persuading both chambers of Congress to cancel billions of dollars in spending that they had alr...

The Most Toxic Relationship in Washington

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During an Oval Office meeting with congressional Republicans a few days ago, President Trump showed off the draft of a letter that would fire Jerome H...

Project 2025’s Other Project

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During a congressional hearing yesterday, Republican lawmakers accused university leaders of failing to do enough to combat antisemitism on their camp...

Did the Texas Floods Have to Be This Deadly?

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A little over a week after the devastating floods in Central Texas, the death toll has reached more than 130 people — and the search for the missing...

One Rural Doctor on the Cuts to Medicaid

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Republicans passed their big domestic policy bill just over a week ago, they kept making the same argument about sweeping changes to Medicaid: th...

‘Modern Love’: Let Mel Robbins Share Her 5 Tips for a Healthy Relationship

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The best-selling author and motivational podcast host Mel Robbins is known for her blunt advice and viral wisdom, from The 5-Second Rule to countless ...

'The Interview': The Grody-Patinkin Family Is a Mess. People Love It.

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The couple, successful artists married for 45 years, reflect on their newfound TikTok fame.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore e...

Is Congress About to Kill This Local Radio Station?

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From the moment President Trump and Republicans took control of Washington this year, they set out to turn their longtime threats against public media...

What to Expect From Trump’s New Trade Drama

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After months of delaying his most extreme tariffs, President Trump is now threatening to revive the most aggressive version of his global trade war.Am...

Trump’s Top Aides Spread the Epstein Conspiracy. Now They Are Trying to Kill It.

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For months, President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi suggested that they would expose the hidden, potentially sinister truth about Jeffrey Epste...

A Love Letter to Camp Mystic

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday evening, the death toll from the flooding in Central Texas rose past 100. A single place accounted for 27 of those deaths: Camp Mystic, a ce...

A Dark Moment for Journalism — and Devastation in Texas

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week, when Paramount, the parent company of CBS News, announced a $16 million settlement with President Trump over editing of a segment of “60 ...

‘Modern Love’: To Share or Not To Share? How Location Sharing Is Changing Our Relationships

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the Modern Love podcast asked listeners how location sharing is affecting their relationships, the responses they got were all over the map. Some...

'The Interview': The Head of NATO Thinks President Trump 'Deserves All the Praise'

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Secretary general Mark Rutte has only good things to say about the mercurial U.S. leader and his impact on the world stage. Unlock full access to New ...

How The Megabill Will Change America

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After months of debate, weeks of tense negotiations and 24 hours of Republican arm-twisting, President Trump has muscled his giant domestic-policy bil...

The Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Verdict

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a eight-week trial whose every turn has grabbed headlines, a jury found Sean Combs, the music mogul known as Diddy, not guilty of the most serio...

The Republicans’ $3 Trillion Vanishing Act

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With a tiebreaking vote from Vice President JD Vance, the Senate has adopted President Trump’s giant domestic policy bill, which now heads back to t...

Steve Bannon’s Battle for the Soul of MAGA

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: This episode contains strong language.From the outside, the political movement created by Donald J. Trump has never seemed more empowered or ...

Supreme Court Hands Trump Even More Power

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a major ruling on Friday, the Supreme Court limited the ability of judges to block President Trump’s policies nationwide, including his order to ...

‘Modern Love’: 'Materialists' Director Celine Song Believes in Love at First Conversation

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The director Celine Song won over audiences and critics alike with her first feature film, “Past Lives,” the semi-autobiographical tale of a marri...

The Trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last fall, the Justice Department unveiled a series of shocking allegations against Sean Combs, the music mogul known as Diddy.Prosecutors charged Mr....

Breaking Down the Massive Cuts to Science Funding

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the months since taking office, President Trump has made billions of dollars in cuts to scientific research, essentially saying science has become ...

Will the Cease-Fire Hold?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire between Israel and Iran, all sides are claiming victory, but perhaps no country has emerged as ...

An Iran Cease-Fire — and Why N.Y.C.’s Mayoral Race Matters for Democrats Everywhere

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Overnight, Iran and Israel said they had agreed to a cease-fire — after an Iranian attack on a U.S. air base in Qatar that appeared to be a largely ...

The U.S. Bombed Iran. Now What?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In an address to the nation on Saturday night, President Trump confirmed that the U.S. military had carried out an attack on Iran’s nuclear faciliti...

'Modern Love': He’s Gay. She’s Straight. They’re Newlyweds.

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Jacob Hoff and Samantha Greenstone met, they became instant best friends. Then, even though Jacob was gay, they realized that their feelings for ...

'The Interview': Andrew Schulz, 'Podcast Bro,' Might Be America's Foremost Political Journalist

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The defiantly anti-woke comedian and podcast host reflects on the responsibilities of being appointment listening for millions.Unlock full access to N...

Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Transgender Care for Minors

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Supreme Court handed down a landmark ruling this week that effectively upheld bans on some medical treatments for transgender youth in nearly half...

An Interview With Trump’s Border Czar, Tom Homan

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past several weeks, federal agents have mounted increasingly aggressive immigration raids across the country.They have met with intense pushb...

Will the U.S. Join Israel’s War With Iran?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the growing conflict between Israel and Iran, one questions now looms over Washington: How far will President Trump go to entangle the United State...

Have We Been Thinking About A.D.H.D. All Wrong?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past three decades, A.D.H.D. diagnoses in the U.S. have been climbing steadily, and so have prescriptions for the medication to manage the sy...

An Assassination in Minnesota and a Growing War Between Israel and Iran

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During a dark and tumultuous weekend, two shootings in Minnesota left one lawmaker dead and another seriously injured.Overseas, Israel and Iran traded...

‘Modern Love’: Open Your Heart and Loosen Up! Therapist Terry Real’s Advice for Fathers

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For Father’s Day, the Modern Love team asked for your stories about fatherhood and emotional vulnerability. They heard from listeners who said that ...

'The Interview': Lisa Murkowski Went Viral for Saying ‘We Are All Afraid.’ Now She Explains.

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The senator from Alaska reflects on her many years in Washington and what is happening in the country right now. Unlock full access to New York Times ...

Israel’s Massive Attack on Iran — and Why Tomorrow’s Military Parade Is So Fraught

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tomorrow night, for the first time in decades, the United States military will put its unrivaled might on display in a parade through downtown Washing...

Gavin Newsom on the L.A. Protests, Trump’s Response and Why It’s a Defining Moment for Democracy

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, says that President Trump’s decision to send federal troops into Los Angeles is a “brazen abuse of power”...

Inside a Trump ICE Raid

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s protests and clashes in California are the biggest flare-up yet over President Trump’s immigration enforcement.They follow months of e...

China's Upper Hand: Rare Earth Metals

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the trade war between the United States and China, the biggest sticking point is a handful of metals that are essential to the U.S. and almost enti...

Federal Troops Enter L.A. — and the Trump-Musk Feud Hardens

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During an extraordinary weekend, President Trump deployed 2,000 troops from the National Guard to suppress protests in Los Angeles against his own imm...

‘Modern Love’: Gen X? More Like Gen Sex.

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mireille Silcoff recently wrote an article for The New York Times Magazine titled “Why Gen X Women Are Having the Best Sex.” At a time of life whe...

'The Interview': Misty Copeland Changed Ballet. Now She's Ready to Move On.

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The American Ballet Theater’s first Black female principal dancer on everything she’s fought for and the decision to end her historic career with ...

‘The Protocol’: The Story Behind Medical Care for Transgender Kids

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This episode contains strong language.Since 2021, nearly half the states in the U.S. have passed bans on medical treatments for transgender minors. Th...

The Big Ugly Battle Over the Big Beautiful Bill

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump has called the sweeping domestic policy bill that recently passed in the House the most important piece of legislation in his second t...

Inside Operation Spider’s Web

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Operation Spider’s Web was an audacious Ukrainian sneak attack that caused billions of dollars in damage to Russian warplanes — using drones that ...

The New Co-Hosts of 'The Daily'

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff officially join Michael Barbaro as co-hosts of the show. Welcome to the next chapter. Unlock full access to New Yor...

A 1,400-County Crisis for Democrats

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s conventional wisdom that President Trump has transformed American politics. But a new county-by-county voting analysis from The New York Times ...

The Chaotic Personal Life of Elon Musk

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Times investigation has found that as Elon Musk became one of President Trump’s closest and most influential advisers, he was juggling an increasi...

‘Modern Love’: If You Want This Kind of Love, Don’t Expect it to be Easy

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Samaiya Mushtaq was growing up, she imagined marrying a kind Muslim man, and at 21, she did. But while studying to become a psychiatrist in medic...

'The Interview': Miley Cyrus Told Us to Ask Her Anything

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Grammy-winning singer on overcoming child stardom, accepting her parents and being in control. Also, we have exciting news: You can check us out o...

Did a Wine Importer Just Sink Trump’s Trade War?

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A panel of federal judges ruled on Wednesday that many of President Trump’s tariffs were illegal, a decision that has threatened to derail his trade...

Harvard Is Trying to Resist Trump. It Might Not Be Working.

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For Harvard students, this year’s graduation ceremony comes amid an intense standoff between one of America’s most prestigious universities and th...

R.F.K. Jr. Sends a Message on Vaccines

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump administration on Tuesday bypassed the traditional system of vaccine guidance and abruptly ended the government’s recommendation that two ...

A New Front Line for Abortion Rights

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, abortions in the United States actually went up, in part because of a novel legal strategy that pitted...

‘Modern Love’: Why Boys and Men Are Floundering, According to Therapist Terry Real

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A session with Terry Real, a marriage and family therapist, can get uncomfortable. He’s known to mirror and amplify the emotions of his clients, som...

An Outcry in Europe, a Shooting in Washington and a Blockade in Gaza

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For the past week, an international outcry has been building, particularly in Europe, over Israel’s plans to escalate its military campaign in Gaza ...

A Conversation With Vice President Vance

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vice President JD Vance met with the new pope a few days ago. He then sat down with The Times to talk about faith, immigration, the law and the partis...

Trump Said Peace in Ukraine Would Come Easy. It Hasn’t.

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump once approached the challenge of ending Russia’s war in Ukraine as a straight-ahead deal that he could achieve easily. But after mon...

A Reckoning Over Joe Biden’s Health

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past few days, the health of former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. has been called into focus with the disclosure that he has an aggressive fo...

No More Refugees, Trump Said. Except White South Africans.

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For decades, white South Africans ruled with an iron fist, overseeing the country’s apartheid system of racial oppression.Why is President Trump now...

‘Modern Love’: How to Fall (and Stay) in Love

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When did you realize you were falling in love? The Modern Love podcast asked listeners this question, and the voice messages came pouring in. Listener...

'The Interview': Rutger Bregman Wants to Save Elites From Their Wasted Lives

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The historian and writer is on a mission to get the best and brightest out of their lucrative jobs and into morally ambitious work. Unlock full access...

Birthright Citizenship Reaches The Supreme Court

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday, the Trump administration’s effort to limit birthright citizenship ended up in front of the Supreme Court.Adam Liptak, who covers the Su...

The End of Fast Fashion?

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For years, American consumers have been able to spend next to nothing on the latest fashion trends, thanks in large part to Chinese clothing companies...

Qatar Force One

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President Trump is in the Middle East on the first major international trip of his second term. At the same time, a firestorm has erupted over his pla...

The Secret Power of Siblings

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Parents try everything to influence their children. But new research suggests that brothers and sisters have their own profound impact.Susan Dominus, ...

A Vulnerable China Comes to the Table

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Over the weekend, top negotiators from the U.S. and China met for the first time since President Trump rapidly escalated a trade war between the world...

The Sunday Read: ‘My Miserable Week in the “Happiest Country on Earth’’’

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

For eight years running, Finland has been rated the happiest country in the world by a peculiar United Nations-backed project called the World Happine...

'The Interview': Can Whitney Wolfe Herd Make Us Love Dating Apps Again?

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Bumble CEO has returned to run the struggling company she founded, and says she has a plan for getting Gen Z back. Unlock full access to New York ...

An American Pope

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The world’s 1.4 billion Catholics have a new pope, and for the first time, he is from America.Jason Horowitz, the Rome bureau chief of The New York ...

A Frightening Moment to Fly

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A 90-second failure of Newark Airport’s air-traffic safety systems, which blacked out communication to planes carrying thousands of passengers, has ...

What Warren Buffett Understood About Capitalism

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A few days ago, Warren Buffett, the most successful investor in history, said he would retire as C.E.O. of Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate that h...