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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 and Sabrina Tavernise. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m. Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp

#2000

Hope in Venezuela

For years, Venezuelans have been living through one of the most severe economic collapses in modern history — one that has caused about a quarter of the country to flee. But this weekend, an election is offering many a real hope for change. Julie Turkewitz, the Andes bureau chief for The Times, explains why, after years under a repressive government, Venezuelans think this time might be different. Guest: [Julie Turkewitz] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/julie-turkewitz) , the Andes bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading: ---The “Iron Lady” of Venezuela [ threatens to unseat its autocrat] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/world/americas/venezuela-election-opposition-machado.html) . ---As many as one-third of Venezuelans [ would consider migrating] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/world/americas/venezuela-migration-election.html) if the country’s authoritarian leader is given another six years in power, one poll showed. For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

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#1999

The Harris Campaign Is Born

Over the past 48 hours, as the nomination of Vice President Kamala Harris went from theoretical to inevitable, she has delivered the first glimpses of how her campaign will run. Reid J. Epstein, who covers politics for The Times, discusses what we’ve learned from her debut. Guest: [Reid J. Epstein] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/reid-j-epstein) , who covers politics for The New York Times. Background reading: ---Ms. Harris [ gave her first speech as the de facto Democratic nominee] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/23/us/politics/harris-speech-wisconsin-rally.html) to a deafening crowd. ---Her presidential bid is getting [ a pop music rollout online] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/arts/music/kamala-harris-charli-xcx-taylor-swift-endorsements.html) . For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

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Yesterday

#1998

The Lingering Questions about the Attempt to Kill Trump

In the week since the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the security mistakes that led to the shooting have come into sharp focus, prompting Kimberly Cheatle, the head of the Secret Service, to resign. Glenn Thrush, who reports on the Justice Department for The Times, discusses what we now know about the service’s lapses that day. Guest: [Glenn Thrush] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/glenn-thrush) , a reporter on the Justice Department for The New York Times. Background reading: ---See [ a visual timeline] (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/07/13/us/trump-rally-shooting-maps-photos.html) of the shooting at the Trump rally. ---In resigning, Ms. Cheatle said that one of the Secret Service’s foremost duties was to protect the nation’s leaders, [ adding that it “fell short of that mission”] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/23/us/politics/cheatle-secret-service-director-resigns.html) on July 13. For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

24 Jul 2024

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24 Jul 2024

#1997

The New Hope, and New Worry, of Kamala Harris

As Democrat after Democrat races to anoint Vice President Kamala Harris as their party’s presidential candidate, it has become clear that she will face no real challenge for the nomination. Nate Cohn, chief political analyst for The Times, and Reid J. Epstein, a Times reporter covering politics, discuss what that smooth path for Ms. Harris could mean for her broader campaign. Guest: --- [Nate Cohn] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/nate-cohn) , the chief political analyst for The New York Times. --- [Reid J. Epstein] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/reid-j-epstein) , who covers politics for The New York Times. Background reading: --- [On her first full day in the race] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/22/us/politics/kamala-harris-trump-2024-election.html) , Ms. Harris drew endorsements from her final possible rivals, hauled in record sums of cash and attacked Donald J. Trump. --- [Here are the latest polls] (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/us/elections/polls-president.html) on the Harris-Trump matchup. For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

23 Jul 2024

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23 Jul 2024

#1996

Joe Biden Drops Out

President Biden has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race and endorsed his vice president, Kamala Harris, as his replacement. Peter Baker, the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times, discusses how the race for the White House has suddenly been turned upside down. Guest: [Peter Baker] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/peter-baker) , the chief White House correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading: --- [Mr. Biden dropped out of the presidential race] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/21/us/politics/biden-drops-out.html) , scrambling the campaign for the White House. ---Inside the weekend when [ he decided to withdraw] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/21/us/politics/biden-withdrawal-timeline.html) . --- [How will Democrats replace Mr. Biden] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/21/us/politics/biden-replace-harris.html) at the top of the presidential ticket? For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

22 Jul 2024

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22 Jul 2024

#1995

Sunday Special: The 100 Best Books of the Century (So Far)

Earlier this month, the New York Times Book Review rolled out the results of an ambitious survey it conducted to determine the best books of the 21st century so far. On this special episode of the Book Review Podcast, host Gilbert Cruz chats with some fellow Book Review editors about the results of that survey and about the project itself. To read the full list, please visit: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/best-books-21st-century.html For more episodes, search “Book Review podcast” wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show. ... Read more

21 Jul 2024

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21 Jul 2024

#1994

'The Interview': Joel Embiid Believes He Could Have Been the GOAT

The N.B.A. star talks Philly cheesesteaks, Twitter trolling and playing for Team U.S.A. over France in the Olympics. ... Read more

20 Jul 2024

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20 Jul 2024

#1993

At the Republican Convention, Trump Achieves Mythical Status

Donald J. Trump’s acceptance of his party’s nomination put an exclamation point on a triumphant week for a Republican Party that emerged from its convention confident and unified. At the same time, the Democratic Party is moving closer and closer to replacing President Biden on the ticket. Jonathan Swan, who covers Mr. Trump’s presidential campaign, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Republican National Convention, and Reid J. Epstein, who covers Mr. Biden’s re-election campaign, discusses where it stands as expectations are rising among Democrats that the president will reconsider his decision to stay in the race. Guest: --- [Reid J. Epstein] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/reid-j-epstein) , a reporter covering politics for The New York Times. --- [Jonathan Swan] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/jonathan-swan) , a reporter covering politics and Donald Trump’s presidential campaign for The New York Times. Background reading: ---Here are [ six takeaways] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/us/politics/rnc-trump-takeaways.html) from the Republican National Convention. ---Mr. Trump ended the convention with a lengthy speech that started solemn and turned rambling. Read [ the transcript] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/19/us/politics/trump-rnc-speech-transcript.html?smid=url-share) . ---As Republicans rally around the former president, [ Democrats are circling Mr. Biden like sharks] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/18/us/politics/democrats-chaos-biden.html) . For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

19 Jul 2024

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19 Jul 2024

#1992

Trump 2.0: He’s Never Sounded Like This Before

In a special series leading up to Election Day, “The Daily” will explore what a second Trump presidency would look like, and what it could mean for American democracy. Since he began his latest campaign, former President Donald J. Trump’s message has changed, becoming darker, angrier and more focused on those out to get him than it ever was before. Charles Homans, who covers national politics for The Times, has been studying the evolution of Mr. Trump’s message, and what exactly it means to his supporters and for the country. Guest: [Charles Homans] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/charles-homans) , who covers national politics for The New York Times. Background reading: ---No major American presidential candidate [ has talked as Mr. Trump now does at his rallies] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/27/magazine/trump-rallies-rhetoric.html) — not Richard Nixon, not George Wallace, not even Mr. Trump himself. ---The first night of the Republican National Convention [ sought to strike a new note] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/arts/television/trump-rnc-milwaukee.html) . But some of the lyrics were familiar. For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

18 Jul 2024

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18 Jul 2024

#1991

The Surprise Ending to the Mar-a-Lago Documents Case

As the Republican National Convention entered its second day, former President Donald J. Trump and his allies absorbed the stunning new reality that the most formidable legal case against him had been thrown out by a federal judge, who ruled that the appointment of the special counsel who brought the case, Jack Smith, had violated the Constitution. Alan Feuer, who has been covering the classified documents case for The Times, explains what it means that the case could now be dead. Guest: [Alan Feuer] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/alan-feuer) , a reporter covering extremism and political violence for The New York Times. Background reading: ---Judge Aileen Cannon [ dismissed the classified documents case against Mr. Trump] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/us/politics/trump-document-case-dismissed.html) . ---The effort to hold Mr. Trump to account has already yielded a Supreme Court decision giving former presidents broad immunity. Now another case [ could make prosecuting political figures more complicated] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/16/us/politics/trump-prosecutions.html) . For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

17 Jul 2024

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17 Jul 2024

#1990

Trump Picks His Running Mate — and Political Heir

On the first day of the Republican National Convention, Donald J. Trump chose his running mate: Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio. We watched the process unfold in real time in Milwaukee. Michael C. Bender, who covers Mr. Trump and his movement for The Times, takes us through the day. Guest: [Michael C. Bender] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/michael-c-bender) , a political correspondent covering Donald J. Trump and his Make America Great Again movement for The New York Times. Background reading: --- [What to know about J.D. Vance] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/us/politics/who-is-jd-vance-trump-vp.html) , Mr. Trump’s running mate. --- [Mr. Trump’s decision to pick Mr. Vance] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/15/us/politics/trump-vance-running-mate.html) signals concern for the future of his MAGA movement. For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

16 Jul 2024

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16 Jul 2024

#1989

The Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump

Today’s episode sets out what we know about the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday evening. Doug Mills, a photographer for The Times, recounts what it was like to witness the shooting, and Glenn Thrush, who covers gun violence for The Times, discusses the state of the investigation into the man who did it. Guest: --- [Doug Mills] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/doug-mills) , a photographer in the Washington bureau of The New York Times. --- [Glenn Thrush] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/glenn-thrush) , who reports on the Justice Department for The New York Times. Background reading: --- [What we know] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/us/politics/shooting-trump-rally.html) about the assassination attempt against Donald J. Trump. ---A Times photographer [ who was feet away from Mr. Trump] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/13/us/politics/doug-mills-trump-photo.html) describes the shooting. ---The gunman appears to have acted alone, but [ his motives remain unclear] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/14/us/politics/trump-gunman-investigation.html) . For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

15 Jul 2024

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15 Jul 2024

#1988

The Sunday Read: ‘A Republican Election Clerk vs. Trump Die-Hards in a World of Lies’

Cindy Elgan glanced into the lobby of her office and saw a sheriff’s deputy waiting at the front counter. “Let’s start a video recording, just in case this goes sideways,” Elgan, 65, told one of her employees in the Esmeralda County clerk’s office. She had come to expect skepticism, conspiracy theories and even threats related to her job as an election administrator. She grabbed her annotated booklet of Nevada state laws, said a prayer for patience and walked into the lobby to confront the latest challenge to America’s electoral process. The deputy was standing alongside a woman that Elgan recognized as Mary Jane Zakas, 77, a longtime elementary schoolteacher and a leader in the local Republican Party. She often asked for a sheriff’s deputy to accompany her to the election’s office, in case her meetings became contentious. “I hope you’re having a blessed morning,” Zakas said. “Unfortunately, a lot of people are still very concerned about the security of their votes. They’ve lost all trust in the system.” After the 2020 election, former President Donald J. Trump’s denials and accusations of voter fraud spread outward from the White House to even the country’s most remote places, like Esmeralda County. Elgan knew most of the 620 voters in the town. Still, they accused her of being paid off and skimming votes away from Trump. And even though their allegations came with no evidence, they wanted her recalled from office before the next presidential election in November. ... Read more

14 Jul 2024

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14 Jul 2024

#1987

'The Interview': Robert Putnam Knows Why You’re Lonely

The author of “Bowling Alone” warned us about social isolation and its effect on democracy a quarter century ago. Things have only gotten worse. ... Read more

13 Jul 2024

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13 Jul 2024

#1986

Loving Their Pets to Debt

Over the past decade, the cost of veterinary care in the U.S. has skyrocketed, as health care for pets has come to look more like health care for people. Katie Thomas, an investigative health care reporter for The Times, discusses how pet care became a multi-billion-dollar industry, and the fraught emotional and financial landscape that has created for pet owners. Guest: [Katie Thomas] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/health/pets-veterinary-bills.html) , an investigative health care reporter for The New York Times. Background reading: --- [Why you’re paying your veterinarian so much] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/23/health/pets-veterinary-bills.html) . ---From 2021: A pandemic-era pet boom spurred veterinary companies [ to open new, upscale clinics] (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/25/business/vets-pet-care-pandemic.html) . For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

12 Jul 2024

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12 Jul 2024

#1985

72 Hours Inside Biden’s Campaign to Save His Candidacy

For the past three days, President Biden has fought to save his re-election campaign, as panicked congressional Democrats returned to Washington and openly debated whether to call on him to step aside. In this episode, Times reporters in Washington go inside the 72 hours that could make or break Mr. Biden’s nomination. Guest: ---Representative Adam Smith, of the 9th Congressional District in Washington Background reading: --- [President Biden has faced fresh calls to withdraw] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/us/politics/biden-congress-clooney-election.html) as Democrats fear electoral rout. ---Veteran Democrats telegraphed not panic but respect, in hopes of appealing to the Joe Biden who has [ taken a breath and stepped aside in the past] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/10/us/politics/pelosi-biden-democrats.html) . For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

11 Jul 2024

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11 Jul 2024

#1984

Why Britain Just Ended 14 Years of Conservative Rule

For more than a decade, Britain has been governed by the Conservative Party, which pushed its politics to the right, embracing smaller government and Brexit. Last week, that era officially came to an end. Mark Landler, the London bureau chief for The Times, explains why British voters rejected the Conservatives and what their defeat means in a world where populism is on the rise. Guest: [Mark Landler] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/mark-landler) , the London bureau chief for The New York Times. Background reading: --- [Five takeaways] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/05/world/europe/uk-general-election-key-takeaways.html) from the British general election. ---The Conservatives have run Britain for 14 years. [ How have things changed in that time?] (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/07/03/world/europe/uk-election-better-worse.html) For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

10 Jul 2024

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10 Jul 2024

#1983

The Era of Killer Robots Is Here

Outmanned and outgunned in what has become a war of attrition against Russia, Ukraine has looked for any way to overcome its vulnerabilities on the battlefield. That search has led to the emergence of killer robots. Paul Mozur, the global technology correspondent for The Times, explains how Ukraine has become a Silicon Valley for autonomous weapons and how artificial intelligence is reshaping warfare. Guest: [Paul Mozur] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/paul-mozur) , the global technology correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading: ---In the Ukraine war, [ A.I. has begun ushering in an age of killer robots] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/technology/ukraine-war-ai-weapons.html) . For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

09 Jul 2024

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09 Jul 2024

#1982

The Supreme Court Is Not Done Remaking America

When the Supreme Court wrapped up its term last week, much of the focus was one the ruling that gave former President Donald J. Trump sweeping immunity from criminal prosecution. But another set of rulings that generated less attention could have just as big an impact on American government and society. Adam Liptak, who covers the Supreme Court for The Times, looks back at the Supreme Court term. Guest: [Adam Liptak] (https://www.nytimes.com/by/adam-liptak) , , who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times and writes Sidebar, a column on legal developments. Background reading: ---In a volatile term, [ a fractured Supreme Court remade America] (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/02/us/politics/supreme-court-term-decisions.html) . ---Here’s a guide to [ the major Supreme Court decisions in 2024] (https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/05/09/us/supreme-court-major-cases-2024.html) . ---In video: [ How a fractured Supreme Court ruled this term] (https://www.nytimes.com/video/us/politics/100000009551558/how-a-fractured-supreme-court-ruled-this-term.html) . For more information on today’s episode, visit [nytimes.com/thedaily] (http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily) . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday. ... Read more

08 Jul 2024