Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchJonathan Blitzer on the Battle over Immigration; and Olivia Rodrigo Talks with David Remnick
Episode 837
In the shadow of another election year, Democrats and Republicans are at a bitter crossroads over immigration, as the system becomes increasingly unm…
2 years, 6 months ago
From In the Dark: The Runaway Princesses
Episode 833
The wives and daughters of Dubai’s ruler live in unbelievable luxury. So why do the women in Sheikh Mohammed’s family keep trying to run away? The Ne…
2 years, 6 months ago
For Journalists, “Gaza Is Unprecedented,” and Deadly
Episode 832
Journalism has often been a dangerous business, and many reporters have lost their lives reporting the news from conflict zones. But the rules that …
2 years, 6 months ago
The Oscar Nominee Cord Jefferson on Why Race Is so “Fertile” for Comedy
Episode 831
The writer and director Cord Jefferson has struck gold with his first feature film, “American Fiction.” Nominated for five Academy Awards, including …
2 years, 7 months ago
Pramila Jayapal: Biden’s “Coalition Has Fractured”
Episode 827
Pramila Jayapal, a Democratic representative and leader of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, has been sounding the alarm about President Joe Bide…
2 years, 7 months ago
E. Jean Carroll on Trump Defamation Cases: “Money Is Precious to Him”
Episode 826
After winning the Iowa caucuses by a historic margin, Donald Trump made his way to a courtroom in New York, where a jury was selected in a second def…
2 years, 7 months ago
Danielle Brooks Comes Full Circle in “The Color Purple”
Episode 821
“I think of ‘The Color Purple’ as the epic of our time,” Doreen St. Félix said in a conversation with the actress Danielle Brooks. While St. Félix a…
2 years, 7 months ago
How Donald Trump Broke the Iowa Caucuses and Owns the G.O.P.
Episode 820
This time last year, Republicans were reeling from a poorer-than-expected performance in the 2022 midterm elections; many questioned, again, whether …
2 years, 7 months ago
From “Talk Easy”: Sam Fragoso Interviews David Remnick
Episode 816
As host of The New Yorker Radio Hour, David Remnick asks a lot of questions, and recently he had to answer quite a few himself, sitting for a long in…
2 years, 7 months ago
Ava DuVernay Wants Her Film “Origin” to Influence the 2024 Election
Episode 815
The filmmaker Ava DuVernay has a reputation for tackling challenging material about America’s troubled past. She depicted the bloody fight to achieve…
2 years, 7 months ago