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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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- Yesterdaynarrative38 min5-min read
Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Losing a Son in Gaza.
Rachel Goldberg-Polin, an American-Israeli mother, became a global symbol of grief and advocacy after her son Hersh was abducted and later executed by Hamas during the October 7th, 2023 attack. Her conversation with David Remnick reveals a journey of unbearable loss, moral clarity, and a relentless commitment to humanizing suffering on all sides.
- 3 days ago39 min
Donald Trump’s Imperial Birthday Spectacle
The Washington Roundtable discusses Donald Trump’s eightieth birthday, on Sunday, with a look at the pageantry and spectacle surrounding the planned U.F.C. fight on the South Lawn of the White House. The panel contrasts Trump’s desire to project power and masculinity with his recent pattern of disinhibition: from allegedly falling asleep at important meetings and the N.B.A. Finals to angry outbursts at reporters, including such politically damaging statements as “I love the inflation.” Is the President fading, physically and politically? “It’s not about the age; it’s about the behavior,” the staff writer Evan Osnos says. “It’s about the clear fact that his conduct, his cognitive function, his behavior is declining.”This week’s reading: “What Jill Biden Doesn’t Say in Her White House Memoir,” by Amy Davidson Sorkin “Can the World Cup Transcend Donald Trump?,” by Ishaan Tharoor “The Supreme Court’s Latest Blow to Black Voters’ Rights,” by Ruth Marcus “Is Elon Musk’s SpaceX Really Worth $1.75 Trillion?,” by John Cassidy “Has Nancy Mace’s Crusade Against Sexual Violence Ruined Her Career?,” by Moira Donegan “For the Nation’s Birthday, Making It Harder to Become an American,” by Jonathan Blitzer 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. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
- 5 days ago42 min
The Abuse That Fueled Andrew Tate's Media Empire
The New Yorker investigative reporter Heidi Blake joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss her reporting on Andrew Tate, the British American influencer and figurehead of the manosphere. They talk about Tate’s rise to prominence, the media empire he built by glorifying ideas about male dominance and female subjugation, and the allegations of rape, assault, coercion, and sex trafficking that have followed him and his brother, Tristan, across multiple countries. Drawing on leaked documents and messages, interviews with both Tates, and testimony from women who say they were victimized by the brothers, Blake explains how Tate’s online persona reflects a much longer history of alleged abuse and exploitation. Blake and Foggatt also explore Tate’s growing ties to people in Donald Trump’s orbit, and whether his support for Trump and the MAGA movement helped shape the political response to the investigations against him.This week’s reading: “Andrew Tate’s Empire of Abuse,” by Heidi Blake “Has Nancy Mace’s Crusade Against Sexual Violence Ruined Her Career?,” by Moira Donegan “The Supreme Court’s Latest Blow to Black Voters’ Rights,” by Ruth Marcus “For the Nation’s Birthday, Making It Harder to Become an American,” by Jonathan Blitzer “Could Switzerland Become the First Country to Cap Its Population?,” by Jessi Jezewska Stevens 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. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
- 1 weeks agointerview26 min6-min read
Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, discusses his congressional campaign and political evolution, framing his social media activism as a legitimate form of public service while defending his record against criticism of inexperience. He positions himself as a progressive alternative to establishment Democrats, advocating for impeachment of Donald Trump, banning congressional stock trading, and rethinking U.S. military support for Israel.
- 1 weeks agoroundtable46 min5-min read
The Washington Roundtable Live: The Backlash Midterms
Despite historically low approval ratings for Donald Trump—hovering around 35%—widespread opposition to his policies on Iran and the economy, and structural advantages for Democrats in the 2026 midterms, the panel expresses profound anxiety about the resilience of American democracy and the party’s ability to convert political advantage into electoral victory. The conversation reveals a deep skepticism that traditional metrics of political accountability still apply, given the erosion of democratic norms, the weaponization of institutions, and the normalization of corruption. While the conditions for a Democratic wave election appear ripe on paper, the hosts and guest argue that the political landscape has been fundamentally altered by a decade of authoritarian drift, making the outcome uncertain and the stakes existential.
- 1 weeks ago50 min
Trump’s Self-Dealing and the Question of Kleptocracy
The New Yorker staff writer David D. Kirkpatrick joins Tyler Foggatt and Andrew Marantz to discuss his investigation—published in August, 2025—into the many ways President Donald Trump has profited during his second term, which include a reported private jet (a gift from Qatar), soaring valuations of Trump Media, and a flood of crypto ventures. They discuss whether these attempts at self-enrichment amount to ordinary political corruption, or whether they represent tools for consolidating power that could in turn accelerate democratic backsliding in the United States, much like in kleptocracies and oligarchies abroad.This episode originally aired on August 20, 2025.This week’s reading: “Is There a Remedy for Presidential Profiteering?,” by David D. Kirkpatrick “Trump’s Profiteering Hits $6 Billion,” by David D. Kirkpatrick “This Is What Trumpian Self-Dealing Looks Like,” by John Cassidy “How Trump Created a Slush Fund for His Allies,” by Ruth Marcus “How Pakistan Is Using the Iran War to Reinvent Itself,” by Sudarsan Raghavan “The Strange Emptiness of the Crowded Governor’s Race in California,” by Nathan Heller 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. Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
- 2 weeks agointerview26 min5-min read
Dan Osborn, the Independent Senate Candidate Who Could Tip Nebraska
Dan Osborn, a blue-collar union mechanic and independent Senate candidate in Nebraska, is running a grassroots campaign against Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts, positioning himself as a populist alternative to both major parties. Despite the challenges of running without party backing, Osborn has gained surprising traction by focusing on economic fairness, anti-corruption, and connecting directly with voters through hundreds of town halls.
- 2 weeks agoconversational29 min5-min read
The Whiplash of the U.S.-Iran Peace Talks
Amid ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to end a war sparked by the Trump administration, Robin Wright argues that while the U.S. holds military superiority, Iran has gained significant leverage by closing the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy chokepoint. The potential deal—framed as a memorandum of understanding—focuses on extending a ceasefire and reopening trade, but sidesteps core issues like Iran’s nuclear program, missile arsenal, and regional proxies, raising doubts about its long-term viability.
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