WNYC Studios and The New YorkerArts, News, Books, Politics
WNYC Studios and The New YorkerArts, News, Books, Politics
WNYC Studios and The New YorkerArts, News, Books, Politics
WNYC Studios and The New YorkerArts, News, Books, Politics

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

  • Gloria Steinem in Conversation with David Remnick, from 2015
    The writer and activist, who died this week, discussed her memoir, the Black Lives Matter movement, and a question for activists: Which comes first, changing hearts or changing laws?
  • Ian Frazier and Samy Burch on “Coyote vs. Acme”
    Frazier, the author of the New Yorker humor essay that inspired the new, buzzy film, talks with Burch, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter who reimagined it as a satire of legal thrillers.
  • Kai Bird on Roy Cohn, a Founding Father of Donald Trump’s America
    The biographer’s new book “American Scoundrel” details Cohn’s infamous tactics during the McCarthy purges; a sex-trafficking allegation; and his profound influence on Trump.
  • Jessica Tarlov, a Lonely Liberal on Fox News’ “The Five”
    Tarlov occupies the hot seat on a Fox News panel of diehard conservatives, arguing for liberal values and rousing the ire of the President, who has encouraged Fox to fire her.
  • Jon Lovett Answers Your Questions
    The “Pod Save America” host answers listeners’ questions about the 2026 midterm elections and what they tell us about the 2028 Presidential race.
  • Erin Brockovich Takes on Data Centers
    The environmental activist has launched a project to document community concerns about the boom in data-center construction across the U.S.
  • Bernie Sanders Takes on Data Centers
    The Vermont senator co-sponsored a bill that calls for a moratorium on building data centers. He discusses the environmental and economic concerns, and what the government can do.
  • Sam Smith on Their New Album, “Hazel Eyes”
    The Grammy-winning singer talks about their new album, which marks a departure for them: these love songs are very much requited.
  • How Socialist Is the D.S.A.? Megan Romer Explains
    Romer, a co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, defends some of the D.S.A.’s controversial positions: “I think people like us being rather bold. . . . People want a fighter.”
  • The Democratic Socialist Running for Mayor of Los Angeles
    The city-council member Nithya Raman was an ally of Karen Bass, but Raman launched a challenge against her to bring more “urgency” to fighting the city’s housing crisis.
  • Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed Is “Not a Burn-It-Down Kind” of Candidate
    The midterms are becoming a referendum not just on Trump but on the Democratic Party. Will the Senate candidate be a savior of the Party—or a spoiler?
  • A Democrat and a Republican in Congress on the Blowback from Mass Detention
    The staff writer Jonathan Blitzer speaks with two lawmakers in Congress about the immigration crackdown: Democrat Jason Crow, of Colorado, and Republican María Salazar, of Florida.
  • One Refugee’s Journey Through ICE Detention
    In 2025, ICE began detaining people at immigration hearings, an unprecedented step. The staff writer Jonathan Blitzer shares the story of one detainee whose life was turned upside down.
  • Pick Three: Richard Brody on “The Odyssey” and Other Summer Films
    The film critic discusses three notable movies of this summer: Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster “The Odyssey,” the quirky comedy “I Love Boosters,” and the personal documentary “Remake.”
  • Rahm Emanuel Says Israel’s Path Is “Not Sustainable Politically”
    A likely Democratic Presidential candidate says the U.S. must end unconditional support for Israel. Emanuel explains his proposal for Middle East peace, and his position on trans rights.
  • How an Estimated Seven Hundred Thousand People Have Died from DOGE’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts
    Atul Gawande, the former assistant administrator for global health at U.S.A.I.D., on the devastating effects of cuts to international aid by DOGE and Elon Musk.
  • The World Cup, the Knicks, and LeBron James’s Fate: An All-Time Summer in Sports
    The staff writer Louisa Thomas on the U.S. men’s national soccer team, the N.B.A. off-season, and Serena Williams.
  • The Sounds of Summer, with Fred Armisen
    The comedian talks about his recent album—a sound-effects record for the modern era—and the origin of his love of accents, with the staff writer Michael Schulman.
  • Alicia Keys’s New York Musical Goes on National Tour
    In her Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Keys tells a story very much like her own life—but don’t call it autobiographical.
  • From The Political Scene: Donald Trump’s Dangerous Politicization of America’s Spy Agencies
    Bill Pulte, Trump’s pick for acting Director of National Intelligence, has no national-security experience.