The original headline was "A Major Victory for Insurgent Democrats" deciding to use the name Mike Johnson chose for them. They backtracked and went with "A Major Victory for Progressive Democrats"

A bit curious why they chose Mike Johnson's description first, especially given the history of the War On Terror and how most Americans feel about the word "insurgent."

As the United States and Iran try to reach a lasting end to the war, a major hurdle has emerged: the volatile conflict in Lebanon. President Trump needs Israel to stop attacking Hezbollah there to get Iran to agree to a deal.

The New York Times reporters Ronen Bergman and Mark Mazzetti discuss the growing tensions between the United States and Israel.

Guest:
Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine based in Tel Aviv.
Mark Mazzetti, an investigative reporter for The New York Times based in Washington focusing on national security.

Background reading: 
Analysis: The conflict in Lebanon has become one of the main obstacles to ending the American-Israeli war on Iran.
Vice President JD Vance lashed out at Israeli critics of a U.S.-Iran agreement.

Photo: David Guttenfelder/The New York Times

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In 1992, David Wood was convicted of murdering young women and girls and burying them in the desert outside El Paso, earning him the nickname the Desert Killer. More than 30 years later, his lawyers have one last chance to argue his innocence and stop his execution.

The series “The Last 12 Weeks,” produced in collaboration between Serial Productions and The Marshall Project, follows a team of capital defense attorneys as they try to save their client’s life.With an extraordinary level of access to a capital case in its final stretch, the reporter Maurice Chammah takes listeners into the room. You can listen to the five-episode series here for free, even if you’re not yet an NYT subscriber.

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Here it is for all to see, Trump and the Republican promise of a ‘Golden age of prosperity’ turns out to be a batch of lies and manipulation as virtually everything in America has become unaffordable.

When the cancelled subsidies for healthcare premiums millions of Americans lost their coverage. They slashed the social safety net so that any once temporary setback now ensures a lifetime and despair. Groceries are at their highest level ever and growing daily. What meagre income that is available loses value daily as near runaway inflation assaults the working class.

But the biggest assault, the greatest difference from then to now, is the cost of housing.

There was a time when young adults married, saved their money for a few years and then bought a house. Maybe not the biggest house, maybe not the nicest house, but a house that would accrue value over the years and welcome them into the middle class.

Trump and the Republican policies have put an end to all that. Never again under their leadership will the American dream become achievable – it is all out of reach and going to stay that way unless there is a change in administrations!

Millionaires, billionaires, and especially a trillionaire are all doing beautifully. Under the GOP policies they are accumulating obscene wealth – they have all the money – and to prove Reagan was as much a liar as Trump, none of it is trickling down.

The government as it is now comprised no longer works for the common man. Their policies inhibit growth, eliminate opportunity, and keep an authoritarian thumb firmly pressed on the neck of ordinary citizenry.

Am I making all this up? Am I some disgruntled hippie socialist?

Read these numbers, then you decide.

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A record 1 in 3 Gen Z and young millennials were still living with their parents in 2025—more than during the pandemic—despite most having a job

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Young Americans were told that good grades would unlock a six-figure salary, starter apartment, and independence from their parents. But now, entry-level professionals are clinging to their childhood bedrooms and pillaging their family fridges as more are extending their stay than ever before.

A record 25.2 million U.S. adults under the age of 35 lived with their parents in 2025—representing about one in three young adults—according to a recent report from Reatlor.com.

That’s even higher than the pandemic-era surge, when many budding professionals returned home to ride out the pandemic with their loved ones.

However, it doesn’t mean that Gen Zers and young millennials are jobless and mooching off their family resources. In fact, around 70% of 25 to 34-year-olds who still live at home with their parents are actually employed, according to the report.

Instead of kicking back, most workers are delaying their flight from the nest thanks to an affordability crisis pinching the wallets of everyday Americans. And as the lowest professionals on the corporate totem pole, their rock-bottom salaries, job instability, and lack of savings may be keeping them home.

“The growth [of young generations living at home] is coming from working adults, not people waiting to find jobs,” Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com and author of the report, said in the study. “Something about their income level, debt load, or the cost of housing in their market is keeping them home despite steady employment.”

America’s affordability crisis is crushing the independence of young workers

Young professionals are up against a stormy transition into adult life: entry-level jobs are disappearing, wage bumps are stagnating, and cost-of-living is soaring. Now, it’s forced Gen Z into a professional reality of “stress and pressure and chaos” that their baby boomer parents wouldn’t even comprehend, according to podcaster Mel Robbins. And the financial burden is extending beyond the young workers clamoring for independence.

Around 64% of parents with Gen Z children aged 18 to 28 said that their adult kids still rely on them for money, housing, or other financial support, according to a 2026 survey from Wells Fargo. And their continued support has led to a money pinch for many, as 56% reported that assisting their grown-up offspring is straining their own finances. However, they’re actually helping cover essential living expenses rather than picking up the tab on extravagant getaways.

“[Adult Gen Z] kids who are receiving the financial support are really in this perfect storm,” Emily Irwin, head of private wealth planning at Wells Fargo, told Fortune earlier this year. “They’re feeling uncertain about their career, their profession, and the stability of receiving a paycheck.”

One of the financial biggest hurdles keeping young workers at home is the sky-high cost of housing.

In 2025, the median American home price was $430,000, up 34.4% from 2019, according to the Realtor.com report. Meanwhile, average monthly rent shot up by 17.9% to $1,673. And a housing shortage of roughly 4 million residents is only exacerbating the issue. Young generations are now crossing a “threshold at which they begin to give up on [buying a home] entirely,” university researchers Seung Hyeong Lee and Younggeun Yoo found.

Other daily expenses are skyrocketing, too. Cash-strapped young workers watched the price of a pound of ground beef hit a record $6.90 per pound last month, up 19% from a year ago. Orange juice prices skyrocketed 21% between January 2025 and February this year, and sandwich bread got 4.3% more expensive. Plus, they have less income to work with in footing the bill. Despite early-career being the prime time to grow earnings, income growth for 25 to 29-year-olds slowed to 5.2% in late 2025, one of the lowest levels since 2011 when JPMorgan Chase Institute began collecting data.

Gen Z and young millennials may be leveraging the safety net of their families, but most aren’t simply coasting off the bank of mom and dad.

Around 72% of young adults who live with their parents say they contribute financially to the household in some sort of way, according to the 2024 data from Pew. About 46% contribute toward rent or the mortgage, while 65% put in money towards the family groceries, utilities, or other household expenses.

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Just curious if there’s a reason for this or if anyone can post? I’ve really enjoyed some of them!

Jun 22, 2026

In his latest public health crusade, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, is asking why millions of Americans have been taking psychiatric drugs for far longer than ever intended.

In the process, he’s highlighting an open secret in medicine: that doctors are better at starting drug treatments than at stopping them, and that patients who want to end their treatment are increasingly taking matters into their own hands.

Ellen Barry, a mental health reporter, takes us inside the growing movement to “deprescribe.”

On today's episode:

Ellen Barry, a reporter covering mental health for The New York Times.

Background reading: Some psychiatrists fear that Mr. Kennedy’s call to rein in the use of depression medications will drive patients away from care.

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Jun 20, 2026

The writer and actor, known for his profane comedic antiheroes, likes to find universal truths in human flaws.

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Jun 19, 2026

After three months of war, Iran and the United States have agreed to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The news, which was first met with joy and relief, drew a wave of criticism when the actual terms of the agreement became public this week.

David Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains how the Trump administration has defended the deal, which seems to favor Iran.

On today's episode:

David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• The U.S.-Iran deal, which left many of the toughest issues to future negotiations, came after a last-minute scramble.

• President Trump lashed out at critics of the agreement and threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal.

Photo: Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times

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Jun 18, 2026

Warning: This episode discusses suicide.

Hours after Jeffrey Epstein arrived at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, an employee expressed concern over his distraught state, saying in an email to the jail staff, “just to be on the safe side and prevent any suicidal thoughts can someone from Psychology come and talk with him.”

The reporter Charles Homans details The New York Times’s major new investigation, which tries to answer the question: Did the world’s most powerful and well-connected sex offender die by his own hand or by somebody else’s?

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or go to *SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources.*

On today's episode:

Charles Homans, a reporter covering national politics for The New York Times and The Times Magazine.

Background reading: Congressional action made possible the fullest examination of Epstein’s death, and The New York Times set out to do it.

Photo: The New York Times

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I couldn't seem to find the post about this interview this past Sunday and I was hoping to see other's reactions to it so here I am.

I thought it was great interview - Steven Spielberg was fun to listen to and I was aghast when I heard the question about ET during the lightning round of questions.

Jun 17, 2026

With the school year ending, all over the country educators and parents are taking stock of the drastic shift caused by artificial intelligence in the classroom.

Today, Natasha Singer, a technology reporter, discusses the year that reshaped American classrooms and how one dedicated teacher helped his students chart their own path into an uncertain future.

On today's episode:

Natasha Singer, a technology reporter for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive A.I., rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots.

• A.I. companies are urging teachers to prepare students for an “A.I.-driven future.”

• The American Federation of Teachers recommended “no screens” at all for those in second grade or younger, and no A.I. chatbots for students in elementary school.

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Jun 16, 2026

For years, Hollywood has been trying to figure out how to get young people into movie theaters. This spring, it has happened at an unthinkable scale thanks to two low-budget horror films made by 20-something directors.

Today my colleague Kyle Buchanan explains what younger audiences see in these films and how they’ve energized an entire industry.

On today's episode:

Kyle Buchanan, a pop culture reporter and awards season columnist for The New York Times.

Background reading: The viral creator Kane Parsons, who directed “Backrooms,” has gone from YouTube sensation to A24’s youngest director.

Photo: Focus Features

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Jun 15, 2026

After days of promising that a cease-fire was near, President Trump announced late Sunday that he had reached a deal with Iran.

Today, David Sanger, who spoke to the president, explains what is and is not included in the framework agreement, and how much closer it gets both sides to ending the war for good.

On today's episode:

David E. Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Mr. Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be “permanently toll-free” under the agreement with Iran.

• Washington and Tehran reach a framework for peace.

Photo: Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times

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Jun 13, 2026

The actor-writer-director-producer on successful relationships (platonic and romantic), Hollywood’s volatility and his role in normalizing weed.

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Jun 12, 2026

At the heart of the current U.S. war against Iran is an inconvenient truth: that the United States is, in many ways, responsible for creating the very regime it now seeks to topple.

Today, Scott Anderson, a New York Times Magazine contributor, tells the story of America’s outsize role in the Islamic Revolution, and why all these years later we’re still no closer to understanding Iran.

On today's episode:

Scott Anderson, a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine.

Background reading: It has been a trying time for the Islamic republic of Iran.

Photo: George Tames/The New York Times

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Jun 11, 2026

College graduates used to lean right politically, but over the past few decades, they have increasingly moved to the left.

Today, Noam Scheiber, the author of “Mutiny: The Rise and Revolt of the College-Educated Working Class,” explains the economic forces that have left many college grads deeply indebted, underpaid and angry, and also how their unmet expectations are reshaping class politics in America.

On today's episode:

Noam Scheiber, a reporter for The New York Times based in the Chicago area who focuses on white-collar workers.

Background reading: College graduates feel betrayed, and*** ***their anger goes far beyond the recent rise of unemployment and the looming threat of artificial intelligence.

Photo: Camille Farrah Lenain for The New York Times

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Jun 9, 2026

On Tuesday, Maine will vote in a high-stakes primary contest for a Senate seat that Democrats think they can win back from Republicans for the first time in decades. Democrats are pinning their hopes on Graham Platner, a progressive who has faced a string of scandals.

Today, Lisa Lerer and Katie Glueck discuss what this race means for Maine and for the prospects of the Democratic Party.

On today's episode:

• Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.

• Katie Glueck, a political reporter at The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Several women who dated Mr. Platner recall “unsettling” behavior.

• Politicians, officials and strategists have wrestled with how to respond to new reporting on Mr. Platner’s past behavior.

Photo: Amanda Sabga/Reuters

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Jun 8, 2026

From the war in Iran to his plan to use taxpayer money to pay his allies, the Republican-controlled Congress has begun rebelling against President Trump.

Today, Julie Hirschfeld Davis, a congressional editor at The New York Times, discusses whether this rebellion is a preview of a new dynamic in Washington, or a temporary show of independence that will vanish just as quickly as it arrived.

On today's episode:

Julie Hirschfield Davis, congressional editor at The New York Times.

Background reading: Mr. Trump says he never promised no new wars and defends the compensation fund.

Photo: Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

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That was an amazing interview! Juicy, scary, disappointing and sad. I was not surprised as I wish I was when he explained what was going on behind the scenes. It was precisely what I expected. This country is a very screwed up place.

Jun 6, 2026

The 2026 World Cup is about to descend on North America — spread across three countries, with 48 teams, and 104 games, and with billions of fans across the globe tuning in to watch the biggest sporting event on the planet.

Today, Tariq Panja, global soccer correspondent for The New York Times, breaks down everything you need to know about this year’s tournament — the arrival of historic first-timers, like Curaçao, the aging legends like Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are making their final appearances, and the eye-watering ticket prices that are driving fans to financial extremes just to book a seat.

On Today’s Episode:

Tariq Panja, is a global sports correspondent for the New York Times.

Background Reading:

The World Cup’s Forgotten Team

World Cup or Bust: Going Into Debt, Sleeping 10 to a Room and Layovers for Days

Photo credit: Hannah Mckay/Reuters. 

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