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This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, six days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher.

This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, six days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher.

 

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Two Superpowers Across the Table

Here’s what to expect from the summit between President Trump and China’s top leader, Xi J... more

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#44

Why More Americans Are Seeking Religion

After decades of declining church attendance and a profound rise in secularism, religion i... more

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#43

Is China Winning the A.I. Race?

President Trump is preparing to make a crucial trip to China this week to meet with its le... more

11 May 2026

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11 May 2026


#42

For Mother’s Day, Classic Mom-isms

For Mother’s Day, we asked you about your “Mom mantras”: the oft-repeated mottos or go-to ... more

10 May 2026

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10 May 2026


#41

A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents

Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows ... more

09 May 2026

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09 May 2026


#40

The Resurrection of Michael Jackson

The new biopic about Michael Jackson has been a record-shattering box office success. The ... more

08 May 2026

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08 May 2026


#39

The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters

Roughly a year ago, a team at The New York Times Magazine set about tackling a nearly impo... more

03 May 2026

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03 May 2026


#38

Daniel Radcliffe, Mariska Hargitay and the Happiest List on Earth

With war, political wrangling and price hikes jockeying for headlines, it’s a rare thing t... more

26 Apr 2026

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26 Apr 2026


#37

Dating on the Spectrum

The reality show “Love on the Spectrum” — which just released its fourth season — has beco... more

19 Apr 2026

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19 Apr 2026


#36

One Reporter’s Life-Altering Psychedelic Trip

The first time Robert Draper heard about the psychedelic drug ibogaine, it was from an unl... more

12 Apr 2026

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12 Apr 2026


#35

She Risked Her Voice to Become a Mother

Lise Davidsen is one of the greatest opera singers of our time — a soprano with a voice so... more

05 Apr 2026

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05 Apr 2026


#34

Our Enduring Fascination With the Kennedys

“Love Story,” the FX limited series about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s relat... more

29 Mar 2026

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29 Mar 2026


#33

Injections, Bone Hammering and the Pursuit of Peak Male Beauty

If you’ve spent any time on social media recently, you’ve probably come across a video of ... more

22 Mar 2026

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22 Mar 2026


#32

To Save His Life, Our Food Critic Reset His Appetite

For 12 years, Pete Wells had his dream job: working as the chief restaurant critic for The... more

15 Mar 2026

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15 Mar 2026


#31

Oscars 2026: Who Will Win, and Who Should Win?

Today on “The Sunday Daily,” The Times’s chief movie critic, Manohla Dargis, talks with th... more

08 Mar 2026

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08 Mar 2026


#30

Is the Swipe Era Over?

In 2012, Tinder revolutionized dating apps with its swipe feature. With the flick of a fin... more

22 Feb 2026

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22 Feb 2026


#29

Boos, Rivalries and Records: Inside the 2026 Olympics

In this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” the host Rachel Abrams is joined by her New York Ti... more

15 Feb 2026

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15 Feb 2026


#28

Bad Bunny Takes Over America

At the Grammy Awards tonight, the Puerto Rican pop sensation Bad Bunny is the first Spanis... more

01 Feb 2026

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01 Feb 2026


#27

We Underestimated the Neanderthal

Pop culture has not been kind to the Neanderthal. In books, movies and even TV commercials... more

25 Jan 2026

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25 Jan 2026


#26

Hollywood’s A.I. Moment

There’s a lot of anxiety about artificial intelligence invading Hollywood; the general moo... more

18 Jan 2026

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18 Jan 2026


#25

Sunday Special: The Best Movies of 2025

As 2025 comes to an end, The Sunday Special is looking back on the year in culture. This w... more

28 Dec 2025

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28 Dec 2025


#24

Sunday Special: The Best TV of 2025

In these final weeks of 2025, The Sunday Special is looking back at the year in culture. T... more

21 Dec 2025

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#23

Sunday Special: The Best Music of 2025

As 2025 comes to an end, The Sunday Special is looking back on the year in culture. This w... more

14 Dec 2025

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55:48

14 Dec 2025


#22

Sunday Special: ’Tis the Season for Cookies

The first week of December at The New York Times is known as “Cookie Week.” Every day, for... more

07 Dec 2025

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44:15

07 Dec 2025


#21

Sunday Special: Gifting Books for the Holidays

The holiday season is here, which means it’s the time to think of great gifts for everyone... more

30 Nov 2025

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30 Nov 2025