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The Daily
by The New York Times
News and culture from The New York Times, explained in conversations between the show's hosts and the paper's reporters and critics.
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About The Daily
The Daily is a news podcast from The New York Times. Its hosts are Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Many episodes pair one of the hosts with a Times journalist who has reported on the subject, and the two talk the story through together.
Politics was a steady thread in the run-up to the November 2026 midterm elections. Late October episodes covered investigative reporter Kenneth P. Vogel's account of how people around President Trump turned pardons into a business; a Times investigation into how Alaska's Senate ballot came to list two candidates named Dan Sullivan, and the part Democrats played in it; and Republican candidates who were campaigning as critics of the president. The feed also carries interview episodes, such as a conversation with the writer-director Martin McDonagh about his belief that film can change lives.
Episodes billed as “The Sunday Daily” turn to culture and everyday life. Those from late September through October 2026 looked at Halloween spending on candy, costumes and decorations, Celine Dion's return to performing in Paris, the money pressures pushing restaurant owners to rethink how they operate, and a Times survey of industry insiders that produced a list of the century's top TV series. Other episodes bring in a former Times music critic on how running to music changed the way he listens, and two Times critics on Nathan Fielder's documentary about Elizabeth Holmes. The mix suits listeners who want politics and investigations alongside arts, food and entertainment.
What you get
- Times reporters explain stories they have covered, in conversation with the hosts
- Coverage of the 2026 midterm elections, from presidential pardons to Alaska's Senate ballot
- Culture episodes on music, film, television, food and Halloween trends
- Interview episodes with guests such as writer-director Martin McDonagh
Latest episodes of The Daily
Want to Enjoy Music More? Go For a Run.
Former Times music critic Ben Ratliff explains how running to music changed his listening and walks through his New York City Marathon playlist.
Martin McDonagh Has a Vision for Hope. It's Not for the Faint of Heart.
Writer-director Martin McDonagh, whose work is known for its darkness, talks about his belief that movies can change people's lives.
The Art of the Pardon: How Trump Turned Clemency Into a Business
Times investigative journalist Kenneth P. Vogel examines how, according to the episode, people close to President Trump have built a business around presidential pardons.
A Plan for Two Dans: How Democrats Manipulated Alaska’s Ballot
Reporter Kellen Browning explains a Times investigation into how two Dan Sullivans got on Alaska's Senate ballot, which it says Democrats secretly helped arrange.
Is Running From Trump Enough to Save Republicans on Tuesday?
Journalist Jess Bidgood examines Republican midterm candidates who campaign by criticizing President Trump, and whether that approach is enough to help their party.
Tricks, Treats and Trends
Times reporters join host Rachel Abrams to discuss Halloween candy trends, the year's likely top costumes and the lasting appeal of a giant skeleton.
What This Democrat’s Surge in Texas Says About the Midterms
Gina Hinojosa, the Democratic candidate for governor of Texas, talks about courting MAGA voters and staying out of the culture wars.
Elizabeth Holmes and Nathan Fielder Keep Us Guessing
Critics Alissa Wilkinson and Jason Zinoman discuss Nathan Fielder's career and his documentary on Elizabeth Holmes before her imprisonment, avoiding spoilers.
Celine Dion’s Triumphant Return to the Stage
Culture reporter Elisabeth Vincentelli, who attended opening night, describes Celine Dion's return to performing in Paris after announcing she has stiff person syndrome.
The Restaurant Industry Is Broken. Can It Be Fixed?
Food reporter Brett Anderson says changes like QR-code menus reflect owners' struggle to survive, and describes a Minneapolis diner that made its food free.
Questions about The Daily
What is The Daily about?
The Daily is a news podcast from The New York Times that looks at major stories through conversations with the paper's journalists. In the fall of 2026, episodes ranged from midterm election reporting to culture topics such as music, film and food.
Who hosts The Daily?
The show's description names Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff as its hosts. Their guests are often New York Times reporters and critics.
What kind of topics does The Daily cover?
Politics and investigations sit alongside culture. Examples from October 2026 include the presidential pardon process, Alaska's Senate race, the finances of the restaurant industry, Celine Dion's return to the stage and Nathan Fielder's documentary about Elizabeth Holmes.
How often does The Daily release new episodes?
The public feed of The Daily lists 10 episodes from the 30 days up to November 1, 2026, 5 of them from the last seven days. The most recent one came out on November 1, 2026.
How long are episodes of The Daily?
Most recent episodes run about 38 minutes; across the last 30 they ranged from 27 to 90 minutes.
Can I listen to The Daily in my browser without an account?
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