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Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Revenge Plan
May 20, 2026
The announcement of the fund has drawn surprise and outrage from both sides of the aisle.
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A Trump Dissenter Fights for His Political Life
May 19, 2026
In a Republican primary for a House seat in Kentucky, Rep. Thomas Massie is facing off against Ed Gallrein, who is backed by the president.
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The Courtroom Showdown Between Elon Musk and Sam Altman
May 18, 2026
The tech leaders have brought props to court and traded icy stares as their legal dispute reaches a denouement.
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Can We Reverse Aging?
May 17, 2026
The quest for a “cure” for aging — a way to remain youthful, even as we get older — is a project as old as humanity. It’s also a big business; products, therapies and treatments intended to moderate…
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Graham Platner Thinks a Political Revolution Is Coming
May 16, 2026
The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine on his controversies, contradictions and pitch for radical change.
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For Mother’s Day, Classic Mom-isms
May 10, 2026
For Mother’s Day, we asked you about your “Mom mantras”: the oft-repeated mottos or go-to expressions that your moms have said over the years. In partnership with the Well desk, we received thousands…
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The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters
May 03, 2026
Roughly a year ago, a team at The New York Times Magazine set about tackling a nearly impossible task: creating a list of the greatest living American songwriters. But how to take the tens of…
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Daniel Radcliffe, Mariska Hargitay and the Happiest List on Earth
Apr 26, 2026
With war, political wrangling and price hikes jockeying for headlines, it’s a rare thing to sit for an hour with a large group of strangers and focus on the small pleasures in life. But that’s what…
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Dating on the Spectrum
Apr 19, 2026
The reality show “Love on the Spectrum” — which just released its fourth season — has become a big hit; it’s currently one of the most watched shows on Netflix in the United States. The show follows…
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One Reporter’s Life-Altering Psychedelic Trip
Apr 12, 2026
The first time Robert Draper heard about the psychedelic drug ibogaine, it was from an unlikely source: the retired U.S. senator Kyrsten Sinema. As a political reporter for The New York Times, Draper…
She Risked Her Voice to Become a Mother
Apr 05, 2026
Lise Davidsen is one of the greatest opera singers of our time — a soprano with a voice so rare, critics reach back a century for comparison. This spring, she has been starring in a sold-out new…
Our Enduring Fascination With the Kennedys
Mar 29, 2026
“Love Story,” the FX limited series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s relationship, has taken audiences by storm. Its unstoppable wave of ’90s nostalgia has swept through the world of…
Injections, Bone Hammering and the Pursuit of Peak Male Beauty
Mar 22, 2026
If you’ve spent any time on social media recently, you’ve probably come across a video of a young, square-jawed influencer calling himself Clavicular. He has become the face of an internet subculture…
To Save His Life, Our Food Critic Reset His Appetite
Mar 15, 2026
For 12 years, Pete Wells had his dream job: working as the chief restaurant critic for The New York Times. The job’s journalistic mission required Wells to eat out most nights and taste nearly…
Oscars 2026: Who Will Win, and Who Should Win?
Mar 08, 2026
Today on “The Sunday Daily,” The Times’s chief movie critic, Manohla Dargis, talks with the “Daily” host Michael Barbaro about this year’s batch of Oscar nominees, which — according to her — are…
Is the Swipe Era Over?
Feb 22, 2026
In 2012, Tinder revolutionized dating apps with its swipe feature. With the flick of a finger, singles could accept or reject a potential mate. While this innovation has worked for many, some have…
Boos, Rivalries and Records: Inside the 2026 Olympics
Feb 15, 2026
In this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” the host Rachel Abrams is joined by her New York Times colleagues Motoko Rich, Shawna Richer and Juliet Macur, who are all covering this year’s Olympic Games…
Bad Bunny Takes Over America
Feb 01, 2026
At the Grammy Awards tonight, the Puerto Rican pop sensation Bad Bunny is the first Spanish-language artist to be nominated for album, record and song of the year simultaneously. For most artists…
We Underestimated the Neanderthal
Jan 25, 2026
Pop culture has not been kind to the Neanderthal. In books, movies and even TV commercials, the species is portrayed as rough and mindless, a brutish type that was rightly supplanted by our Homo…
Hollywood’s A.I. Moment
Jan 18, 2026
There’s a lot of anxiety about artificial intelligence invading Hollywood; the general mood there right now could be called “doom and gloom.” But speculation about a future where A.I. actors perform…
Sunday Special: The Best Movies of 2025
Dec 28, 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, The Sunday Special is looking back on the year in culture. This week, on our final episode of the podcast, we’re talking about movies. The potential acquisition of Warner…
Sunday Special: The Best TV of 2025
Dec 21, 2025
In these final weeks of 2025, The Sunday Special is looking back at the year in culture. Today, we’re talking about the TV we watched this year — the best shows, the most popular ones and the ones…
Sunday Special: The Best Music of 2025
Dec 14, 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, The Sunday Special is looking back on the year in culture. This week, we’re listening to the songs and albums that defined the year, for better or worse. Gilbert Cruz is…
Sunday Special: ’Tis the Season for Cookies
Dec 07, 2025
The first week of December at The New York Times is known as “Cookie Week.” Every day, for seven days, our cooking team highlights a new holiday cookie recipe. This year’s batch features flavors that…
Sunday Special: Gifting Books for the Holidays
Nov 30, 2025
The holiday season is here, which means it’s the time to think of great gifts for everyone on your list. While it can feel like a daunting task to choose thoughtful, personalized presents, we’ve got…
Sunday Special: Wicked, Good?
Nov 23, 2025
“Wicked” was one of the biggest movies of 2024. It was culturally ubiquitous, a box office smash and an Oscar nominee for Best Picture. Now, a year later, “Wicked: For Good” arrives in theaters to…
Sunday Special: A Sea of Streaming Docs
Nov 16, 2025
There was once a time when documentaries could be found only on public television or in art-house cinemas. But today, documentaries are more popular and accessible than ever, with streaming services…
Sunday Special: The Year in Gaming
Nov 02, 2025
This year has been a banner year for video games, with an abundance of surprise releases and unexpected hits. On this week’s Sunday Special, Gilbert Cruz talks with two fellow gamers — Zachary Small…
Sunday Special: The 10 Best Horror Movie Franchises
Oct 26, 2025
The only thing Gilbert Cruz loves more than celebrating Halloween is watching scary movies. And between the classic horror franchises that span decades and the prestige original films of the current…
Sunday Special: Springsteen, Dylan and the Art of the Biopic
Oct 19, 2025
On Friday, “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” will be released in theaters. Rather than chronicling Bruce’s entire life, the film focuses on the making of his stripped-down 1982 album “Nebraska”…