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Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. The senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and outside experts. The staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos discuss the latest developments in Washington and beyond, offering an encompassing understanding of this moment in American politics.
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- 2 days ago56 min
Introducing: “The Journey,” from In the Dark
The Washington Roundtable will be back next week. In the meantime, we would like to introduce “The Journey,” an audio investigation hosted by our colleague Ava Kofman. Throughout five episodes, it unravels the mystery of how Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, a wealthy Los Angeles couple, obtained dozens of children through nearly as many surrogates—and exposes a scandal that threatens to undermine the entire surrogacy industry. In Episode 1, “Gifts,” a woman in Texas agrees to carry a child for the couple. She thinks she’s helping a family in need. Then she becomes a whistle-blower. In the Dark is an acclaimed investigative-journalism podcast that launched in 2016. Its third season won the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for audio. To keep listening to “The Journey,” search for In the Dark wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 4 days ago57 min
How, Exactly, Could A.I. Destroy Humanity?
The New Yorker staff writer Joshua Rothman joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss recent calls from industry leaders to slow the development of A.I. technology for safety reasons. They talk about an industry-wide fear that A.I. could disrupt or even end human life within a decade, what an A.I.-related extinction event might look like, and whether the people developing the technology can be trusted to play a role in regulating it. They also explore recent incidents involving A.I. models going “rogue” and the difficulty of making increasingly capable autonomous systems trustworthy and controllable. This week’s reading: “The Long Doomsday of A.I.,” by Joshua Rothman “My Weekend with an A.I. Agent,” by Brady Brickner-Wood The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine’s writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days agoconversational53 min7-min read
Colin Kaepernick, Ten Years After Taking a Knee
Colin Kaepernick, the former NFL quarterback turned activist, reflects on his football career, the racial and systemic injustices that led him to kneel during the national anthem in 2016, and the professional and personal consequences he faced. In conversation with David Remnick, Kaepernick details how his protest—intended to draw attention to police violence and systemic racism—was met with backlash from the NFL, team owners, and political figures like Donald Trump, ultimately resulting in his effective blackballing from the league despite his elite performance.
- 1 weeks agoconversational47 min8-min read
Is a Blue Wave Really Coming?
In this episode of The Political Scene from The New Yorker, hosts Susan Glasser, Evan Osnos, and Jane Mayer reflect on the enduring political and cultural impact of 9/11 before turning to a detailed analysis of the 2022 midterm elections with guest Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report. They examine the structural barriers to a Democratic wave, the role of rural voters, and the paradox of Trump’s influence—both energizing and alienating—within the GOP base.
- 1 weeks agoconversational47 min5-min read
The Right’s Crusade to “Make America Hot Again”
In a surprising cultural shift, conservative politics in the U.S. are increasingly embracing sex appeal, with figures like Sydney Sweeney and brands like Siren becoming symbols of a new 'MAGA sexy' aesthetic. This contrasts sharply with the earlier Republican emphasis on purity culture, raising questions about how sexuality, gender, and political identity are being redefined.
- 1 weeks agointerview30 min4-min read
Sarah Longwell, a Former Republican, on “How to Eat an Elephant”
Sarah Longwell, a longtime Republican strategist and never-Trump conservative, argues that defeating Trumpism requires understanding voter psychology, embracing political pragmatism, and crafting messages that balance security with compassion—especially on polarizing issues like immigration and trans rights.
- 2 weeks agoconversational33 min4-min read
Why Is Donald Trump Picking a Fight with Canada?
The New Yorker's political podcast examines how Donald Trump's self-inflicted 'wars of choice'—with Canada, in Iran, and over data centers—are backfiring, eroding his political capital and damaging U.S. alliances. As midterm elections approach, even Republican candidates are distancing themselves from him, signaling a potential decline in his influence.
- 2 weeks agosolo37 min5-min read
Kai Bird on Roy Cohn, a Founding Father of Donald Trump’s America
The episode offers a comprehensive examination of Roy Cohn’s life and enduring influence on American political culture, particularly through his mentorship of Donald Trump. David Remnick, hosting The New Yorker Radio Hour, frames Cohn not merely as a historical figure but as a corrosive force whose tactics of intimidation, denial, and media manipulation have become institutionalized in modern U.S. politics.
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Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. The senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and outside experts. The staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos discuss the latest developments in Washington and beyond, offering an encompassing understanding of this moment in American politics.
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