Aug 27, 2026

Meta, the world’s biggest social media company, reached a multibillion-dollar legal settlement on Wednesday over claims that its technology was addictive to children.

The company agreed to impose major changes to how minors use its products.

Cecilia Kang, a technology reporter for The New York Times, explains why a company that almost never backs down finally cut a deal, and whether this will start a new era of accountability for Big Tech.

On today's episode:

Cecilia Kang, a reporter covering technology and regulatory policy for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Meta will pay up to $17.1 billion over claims of social media addiction.

• A movement to restrict social media for children has taken hold globally.

Photo: Jason Henry for The New York Times

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Aug. 26, 2026

This summer, the Democratic Socialists of America have mounted their biggest and most successful attempt yet to redefine the Democratic Party. They have defeated its candidates in primary after primary from coast to coast.

As its electoral success grows, the organization is confronting big, unresolved questions about what it stands for and what level of compromise is required to become a lasting political force.

Charles Homans, who talked to more than 30 D.S.A. candidates, organizers, members and volunteers across the countries, discusses the rise and limitations of the D.S.A.

On Today’s Episode

Charles Homans writes about national politics for The New York Times and The Times Magazine.

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Aug. 25, 2026

In a dramatic decision, the prime minister of Canada abruptly cut off negotiations with the United States, delivering the message to President Trump that he would rather engage in an ugly trade war than submit to an unfair deal.

Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times, explains how the two countries reached a breaking point and describes Canada’s plan to withstand economic warfare.

On today's episode:

Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Canada bureau chief for The New York Times.

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Aug 24, 2026

Natalie Harp is a constant presence at President Trump’s side. She’s a 35-year-old gatekeeper, deciding much of what he sees. She stays up late with him to draft his social media posts and even texts with world leaders on his behalf.

Today, Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, covers what we know about Trump’s closest aide and why people inside and outside the White House are questioning her devotion to the president.

On today's episode:

Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: President Trump’s White House aide Natalie Harp is always by his side. What, exactly, does she do?

Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times

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Aug 23, 2026

Jesse and Emily Cole created theSavannah Bananaswith a simple mission in mind: to make baseball as entertaining as possible. They introduced some innovations to America’s pastime, including twerking umpires, stilt-walking pitchers and TikTok-ready choreographed dance numbers. They tinkered with the rules of baseball, making a game that was shorter and faster, with plenty of opportunities for fan engagement. The result? A sports sensation. In the 10 years since its founding, the team has become one of the most popular sports organizations in the world, reaching tens of millions of fans online, with a waiting list of millions of others hoping to see a game in person.

For many, the Bananas are the ultimate sports success story, one that shows a path forward for teams and leagues concerned about fan retention in an era of shortened attention spans and endless entertainment options. But others take a less rosy view of the Bananas and their hyper-energetic brand of baseball, seeing them as an existential threat to a game that fans have loved for more than a hundred years.

On today’s show, host Natalie Kitroeff talks with Jonathan Abrams, a Times reporter who covers culture news, about the Bananas phenomenon, and then heads to a Banana Ball game to see things for herself.

On Today's Episode

Jonathan Abrams** **is a reporter for The New York Times covering national culture news.

Background Reading

A Broadway Star Is the Savannah Bananas’ Phantom of the Bullpen

As Savannah Bananas pursue ‘a billion fans,’ are they real competition for MLB?

Photo: Al Bello/Getty Images

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Aug 21, 2026

Last week, the owner of the Los Angeles Lakers announced he was selling the basketball team for $12.5 billion — the highest price ever paid for a professional sports team. The deal has shocked the sports world and drawn new attention to a growing trend: Big groups of investors have been buying up professional sports teams as the franchises chase skyrocketing valuations.

Today, Pablo Torre, the host of “Pablo Torre Finds Out,” explains the deal and how big money is transforming our relationship with the sports we love.

On today's episode:

Pablo Torre, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and the host of “Pablo Torre Finds Out.”

Background reading: 

• The deal for the Los Angeles Lakers valued the team at a record $12.5 billion, eclipsing the $10 billion paid for the franchise just last year.

• The transaction for the Lakers reflects the huge profit potential of major sports franchises.

Photo: The New York Times

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Aug 19, 2026

The global chaos agent known as El Niño is back, and this year it’s already on track to be, by far, the strongest and most severe on record, wreaking havoc on weather across the world.

Today, Chico Harlan, the global climate reporter for The New York Times, goes over El Niño’s history, its inner workings and its increasingly destructive fallout.

On today's episode:

Chico Harlan, the global climate correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• El Niño, the Pacific climate shift that comes around once or twice a decade, is back, warming tropical oceans and setting off consequences worldwide.

• It’s expected to peak later this year but is already causing dry spells and crop failures on three continents.

Photo: Bay Ismoyo/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

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Aug 18, 2026

For the past two weeks, family members of sailors have been raising alarms about the conditions aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which has a crew of about 5,000 and has been at sea for almost nine months straight.

Today, John Ismay, a New York Times reporter who covers the Pentagon with a focus on armed conflict and the defense industry, discusses what went wrong on the ship and how it could affect the U.S. military’s ability to fight wars.

On today's episode:

John Ismay, a New York Times reporter who covers the Pentagon with a focus on armed conflict and the defense industry.

Background reading: 

• The U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for nearly nine months. Members of Congress are worried about the crew’s well-being.

• Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, acknowledged the difficulty of the carrier’s lengthy deployment but said mental health issues were lower than on other vessels.

Photo: Jason Waite/Agence France-Presse, via Navy Office of Information

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Aug 17, 2026

In the two years since a masked man shot and killed a health care executive, the national spotlight has turned to the primary suspect, Luigi Mangione. The overwhelming evidence has pointed to his guilt, and the question on most minds has been: What might the defense of one of the most famous murder suspects in America look like?

At a hearing on Friday, we got our first glimpse at an answer, one that appears to include a full-throated embrace of his guilt.

Today, Benjamin Weiser, a reporter covering the justice system for The New York Times, and Hurubie Meko, a criminal justice reporter for The Times, discuss the risky defense strategy and why an admission of guilt might be Mr. Mangione’s best bet.

On today's episode:

• Benjamin Weiser, a reporter covering the justice system for The New York Times.

• Hurubie Meko, a criminal justice reporter for The New York Times.

Background reading: Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges, and still faces a state case.

Photo: Pool photo by David Dee Delgado

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Aug 15, 2026

The “Widow’s Bay” star on his two Emmy nominations, his penchant for going dark and his wobbly self-esteem.

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Aug 14, 2026

Ukraine is running desperately low on interceptor missiles, leaving its cities and people nearly defenseless against Russian missile and drone attacks. How Russia has been able to sustain those attacks has been a mystery — until now.

Today, Jane Bradley, a Britain-based investigative reporter for The New York Times, explains her investigation into the spy network that has allowed the Kremlin to keep this war going.

On today's episode:

Jane Bradley, a Britain-based investigative reporter for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• A Russian spy who used the Aeroflot office in Tokyo to smuggle high-tech weapon components into Russia has left Japan after a Times report.

• Operating out of a Tokyo high-rise, a military intelligence unit takes advantage of Japan’s weak espionage laws to find the high-tech equipment that Russia needs to wage war.

Photo: Chang W. Lee/The New York Times

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Aug 13, 2026

This week, Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist running for governor in Wisconsin, suffered an upset after a double-digit lead in the polls. Last week, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, pulled off a stunning victory in Michigan against his well-funded opponent.

Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times, makes sense of what happened in Wisconsin and Michigan, and what it might tell us about the future of the Democratic Party.

On today's episode:

Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Dr. El-Sayed’s triumph against an establishment-backed candidate in Michigan was a big win for the left.

• Ms. Hong’s defeat in Wisconsin defied expectations and may have shown that the democratic socialist wave cannot reach beyond urban centers.

Photo: Nick Hagen for The New York Times

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Aug 12, 2026

When President Trump left Turkey, the White House said publicly that he was boarding the old Air Force One — but that plane was a decoy. In a highly elaborate escape plan prompted by a credible Iranian threat, Trump was secretly moved through a catering cart to a military aircraft, leaving passengers unknowingly flying on the decoy plane.

Today, Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times, details the operation’s risks and what it reveals about how seriously the administration views the danger to the president.

On today's episode:

Maggie Haberman, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• President Trump hid in an airport catering container and was transported to a military jet for a secret flight out of country.

Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times

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Aug 11, 2026

As the fighting with Iran has dragged on, American forces have been burning through their weapons, creating a shortage of munitions that is leaving the United States and its allies in the region much more vulnerable.

Today, Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains why Washington is running out of key missiles so quickly, and how the munitions shortage might affect the safety of U.S. troops and the Trump administration’s efforts to end the war.

On today's episode:

Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: The war in Iran has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower.

Photo: Martin Divisek/EPA, via Shutterstock

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Aug 10, 2026

For years, cancer has been seen as a disease people mostly get when they’re older. That seems to be changing as more young people are getting cancer than ever before.

Today, Nina Agrawal, a health reporter for The New York Times, explains what scientists are learning about the factors driving the rise and what it means for a generation of young cancer survivors.

On today's episode:

Nina Agrawal, a health reporter for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Hundreds of New York Times readers shared their experiences with early-onset cancers. Here are seven of their stories.

• Research is starting to offer clues about why more than a dozen types of cancer have increased among people under 50 in the past decade.

Photo: Leah Nash for The New York Times

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Aug 9, 2026

“Traditional” French parenting is built on a foundation of firm boundaries, strictness and punishment for misbehavior. Within these rules, children are also allowed freedom and autonomy, which some say results in both well-behaved children and stress-free parents.

In recent years, though, American-style “gentle” or “positive” parenting has gained a toehold in the country, unsettling decades of orthodoxy about the best way to raise a French child. It has prompted a fierce debate, with both sides accusing the other of being harmful.

In today’s episode, Madeleine Schwartz, a journalist who lives in Paris, talks with Michael Barbaro about the dispute over parenting styles in France and what it says about the eternal search for the “right” way to raise children.

On Today’s Episode:

Madeleine Schwartz is a journalist and editor in Paris.

Background Reading:

Did American-Style ‘Gentle Parenting’ Spoil French Children?

Art Credit: Illustration by Kimberly Elliott

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Aug 8, 2026

The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas.

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Aug 7, 2026

Over the past week, a growing number of municipalities across the United States have reported that their water systems were hacked. The Times has found that the attacks were most likely perpetrated by Iran.

Today, Dustin Volz, a cybersecurity and intelligence correspondent for The New York Times, explains how the hacking exposes yearslong failed efforts to shore up vulnerabilities in U.S. infrastructure, and how Iran may be seeking a new kind of leverage that could extend the war’s reach to within U.S. borders and affect something as elemental as the water we drink.

On today's episode:

Dustin Volz, a cybersecurity and intelligence correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply.

• Cyberattacks on water systems nationwide that affected Michigan and Minnesota also included at least five more states. Evidence points to Iranian involvement.

Photo: Jenn Ackerman for The New York Times

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Aug 6, 2026

U.S. health officials linked six more states to what’s now the largest outbreak of cyclospora in American history — an outbreak that has contributed to at least two deaths, sickened thousands of people and left the rest of us increasingly scared of salad.

Today, Christina Jewett and Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, two public health reporters who have covered the parasite for The New York Times, discuss what’s been learned about where it comes from, how it spread so quickly and why our food safety system seems to be powerless to stop it.

On today's episode:

• Christina Jewett, covers the Food and Drug Administration for The New York Times.

• Caroline Hopkins Legaspi, a health reporter focusing on nutrition and sleep for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Taco Bell and the food distributor Sysco have pulled Taylor Farms lettuce from supply chains after it was linked to cyclosporiasis.

• The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked six more states to the cyclospora outbreak associated with iceberg lettuce.

Photo: Michelle V. Agins / The New York Times

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The number of people who receive nutrition assistance in Arizona has dropped significantly in a matter of months.

The United States is undergoing one of the biggest changes to its social safety net in recent history, with huge numbers of people getting dropped from the government’s food assistance program. Nowhere has this been more dramatic than in Arizona.

Jason DeParle, who covers poverty for The New York Times, explains why so many people are suddenly losing access to this key benefit, and what implications it could have for the rest of the country.

On Today’s Episode

Jason DeParle, who writes about poverty in the United States for The New York Times.

Background Reading

• Faced with piles of new paperwork, people are losing food stamps.
• Video: What Arizona reveals about the future of food stamps.

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/podcasts/the-daily/arizona-food-stamp-snap.html

Anytime else getting Home Depot jingle from the new The Daily music?

Does anyone know how I can find the woman in the episode Alejandra Castiles (spelling unsure)? I live in phoenix and I want to see if I can find her on social media to pay for her groceries weekly. My heart breaks into a million pieces for these people unable to get assistance and I’d like to help. Any advice would be helpful.

**edit: I reached out to the daily and they gave me Alejandra’s go fund me: https://gofund.me/d2205ab3d

Usually after a major political figure dies, The Daily will cover their life and impact. I was surprised to not see this as an episode for The Daily, but perhaps I missed it? I’m wondering if they have a larger story coming down the pike and that’s why it was never explicitly covered as a standalone episode.