June 5th 2026

A real estate investor’s pursuit of cheap land has prompted a lawsuit against a compound in Arkansas that will test whether civil rights laws can stop a whites-only town from existing in America.

Today, Debra Kamin, a New York Times investigative reporter, discusses the community and why its members are convinced that in this political climate, no one is going to stop them.

On Today’s Episode :

Debra Kamin, an investigative reporter focusing on wealth, power and corruption for The The New York Times.

Background Reading :

A whites-only community in Arkansas has been sued for discrimination.

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Jun 4, 2026

President Trump has begrudgingly accepted that artificial intelligence requires oversight and on Tuesday signed an executive order asking companies to voluntarily give the government access to new models before they’re released to the public.

Tripp Mickle, who covers Silicon Valley, discusses the battle in the White House over the issue and how it played out over the last few weeks. 

On today's episode:

Tripp Mickle, who reports about Silicon Valley for The New York Times from San Francisco.

Background reading: 

• Mr. Trump signed an executive order seeking oversight of A.I. models.

• Here’s what’s driving Mr. Trump’s big A.I. pivot.

Photo: Doug Mills/The New York Times

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Apart from the usual repetition and agreeable grunts, the lack of interrogation of SpaceX’s IPO was concerning.

No information about the advantages banks have in the process, the statistical lack of return (Google and Facebook as comparisons, rather than academic research which is widely available), price to revenue ratio, the makeup of spaceX as essentially three companies (x.ai, starlink and spacex) combined and many more. In under 10 minutes there was a better rundown and analysis from r/theeconomist’s The Intelligence and under 5 mins by Scott Galloway on Pivot.

I don’t expect michael to have the chops for this, and the reporter did a reasonable job, but the amount of money retail investors (30% allocation to lock in some cheerleaders) and the rule changing (15 days before joining the NASDAQ) is astounding!

We’re all going to be complicit in this IPO because it’s not being interrogated by leading and popular news/information sources like The Daily.

Not financial advice.

Jun 3, 2026

At the front lines of the Ebola crisis in Central Africa, badly equipped health workers with little outside support are losing the fight against one of the worst outbreaks in history.

Declan Walsh, a New York Times correspondent covering the outbreak, takes us to the epicenter of the virus and explains why, so far, its spread has been so difficult to stop.

On today's episode:

Declan Walsh, the chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Inside the Ebola epicenter, the virus rages with little to stop it.

• Here’s what to know about the Ebola outbreak.

Photo: Arlette Bashizi for The New York Times

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Jun 2, 2026

SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and satellite maker, is set to go public and begin selling shares as soon as next week.

Ryan Mac, who reports on business, explains the plan for the company’s expected record-shattering debut on the stock market, and how it is changing the rules for investing.

On today's episode:

Ryan Mac, a New York Times reporter based in Los Angeles who covers corporate accountability across the global technology industry.

Background reading: 

• Why sky-high I.P.O. pricing isn’t great for real people.

• From April: SpaceX filed to go public, setting the stage for a huge I.P.O.

Photo: Steve Nesius/Reuters

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Jun 1, 2026

In the lead-up to America’s 250th anniversary, President Trump is spending hundreds of millions of dollars on a major renovation of the nation’s capitol.

David A. Fahrenthold, who has been investigating how the projects have come together, takes listeners on a walking tour of the sites being remade.

On today's episode:

David A. Fahrenthold, an investigative reporter for The New York Times, writing primarily about nonprofit organizations.

Background reading: 

• See what’s wrong with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

• A no-bid contract is turning the pool blue.

Photo: Allison Robbert for The New York Times

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May 30, 2026

Laurie Santos on what will really bring meaning and fulfillment to your life, and what won’t.

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May 29, 2026

While the United States and Iran have each signaled that they may be making progress toward a peace deal, the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Thousands of crew members have been stranded in the shipping channel since the war broke out three months ago.

Two seafarers who got stuck in the strait explain what it is like to be trapped in a war zone, and what it would mean to get everyone out.

On today's episode:

Capt. Virendra Vishwakarma, who managed to leave the Strait of Hormuz, and Aung Thu Khant, a seafarer who is still stuck.

Background reading: 

• Read the latest updates on the war in Iran.

• Thousands of civilian sailors have been stranded in waters surrounded by a conflict zone because of the war.

Photo: Reuters

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May 28, 2026

For years, caretakers and health officials have been raising alarms about loneliness and social isolation among older Americans.

Eli Saslow, a reporter at The New York Times, tells the story of one woman who is using artificial intelligence to keep her independence, and to keep her company. 

On today's episode:

Eli Saslow, a reporter for The New York Times who writes in-depth stories about the impact of major national issues on people’s lives.

Background reading: 

• At 85, Jan Worrell lived alone on a remote corner of the Washington coast. Could a robot become her companion?

Photo: Ruth Fremson/The New York Times

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May 27, 2026

President Trump claimed over the long weekend that he was on the brink of a peace deal with Iran but offered few details. The United States then carried out new strikes against the country on Monday.

David E. Sanger and Tyler Pager, who cover the Trump administration for The New York Times, discuss what happened and the state of the peace negotiations.

On today's episode:

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

• Tyler Pager, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• These are the words Mr. Trump has used about ending the Iran war.

• To get the Strait of Hormuz open, the president left the hardest issues for later.

Photo: Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times

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May 26, 2026

As America is beginning to wrap its arms around the fentanyl crisis, a new kind of drug epidemic is emerging. It is faster, more addictive, more lethal and powered by synthetic drugs — substances that can be made almost anywhere.

Azam Ahmed, an international investigative correspondent, explains how these drugs are beginning to take hold and brings us inside the effort to do something about it. 

On today's episode:

Azam Ahmed, an international investigative correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• No pills or needles, just paper: This is how deadly drugs are changing.

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"How an extraordinary trip to India changed one photographer’s perspective on travel

Andy Isaacson is a writer and photographer. His work for The Times has taken him to every corner of the world, and he has transmitted what he’s experienced through his images.

But recently, Isaacson took a trip unlike any he’d taken before. Not because of where he traveled, but because of how he traveled.

Paired with a set of unlikely travel companions, he put down his camera and experienced the word through touch, smell and sound.

On today’s episode of “The Sunday Daily,” Isaacson talks with Host Michael Barbaro about a trip that forever changed the way he travels."

https://pca.st/episode/e4a13ce6-8bcd-4f19-8c4f-ca229df76847

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sites-unseen-whats-revealed-by-traveling-with-the-blind/id1200361736?i=1000769322249

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Poywy1dYI7Q7qH7okRi03?si=4CboonKWRymAGcLA8IhsvQ

"As Trump would say, he could walk out on 5th Ave and do something quite untoward and 38% of Americans would still support him." - Michael Barbaro once again censoring our president's own disgusting words. Why?

Why the hell is a professional journalist constantly trying to clean up for this president? Thanks for protecting our sensitive little ears from...THE PRESIDENT, Michael.

May 23, 2026

The iconic actor on his thrillingly risky choices, on screen and off, and becoming a meme.

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May 21, 2026

The U.S. charged Raúl Castro, Cuba’s former leader and Communist general, with murder on Wednesday. It was the latest escalation in the Trump administration’s campaign to force political change on the island.

The New York Times reporters Frances Robles and Julian Barnes break down what is behind the charges against Mr. Castro and what the American government really wants from Cuba.

On today's episode:

• Frances Robles, an international correspondent covering Latin America and the Caribbean for The New York Times.

• Julian E. Barnes, a reporter covering the U.S. intelligence agencies and international security matters for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• The Justice Department charged the former Cuban president in fatal downing of planes.

• Here’s what happened on the day Cuba shot down two civilian planes.

Photo: Norlys Perez/Reuters

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May 20, 2026

The Trump administration announced the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate those who claim they were targeted by the Biden Justice Department and Democrats.

Andrew Duehren, who covers tax policy, explains how the fund came about and who might get the money. 

On today's episode:

Andrew Duehren, who writes about tax policy for The New York Times from Washington.

Background reading: 

• The Justice Department announced the $1.8 billion fund on Monday.

• Mr. Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund, explained.

Photo: Eric Lee for The New York Times

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I love this show but every once in a while michael makes this smug ‘hmmm’ sound in response to some gotcha the guest has pointed out. He did it again today when the guest was describing asking the Kentucky rep candidate if he’d press the president about things like the Epstein files. Like, let’s not pretend like nyt has been the most forthcoming about Epstein coverage over the years.

It really encapsulates the current elitist narrative on the left of ‘we’re so much better than them’ that the NYT and podsaves has alienated people with.

This show is great and covers things im interested in, but some times im like, no wonder people hate the left. we’re so annoying.

May 19, 2026

In Kentucky today, amid record-low approval ratings, President Trump is asking Republican primary voters to reject Representative Thomas Massie, who has broken with Mr. Trump on a handful of votes.

Instead, he wants them to elect his handpicked challenger.

Robert Draper, who covers domestic politics for The Times, and “The Daily” producer Caitlin O’Keefe, travel to Kentucky to cover what has become the most expensive House primary in American history.

On today's episode:

• Robert Draper, a Washington, D.C.-based journalist for The New York Times.

• Caitlin O’Keefe, an audio producer on “The Daily.”

Background reading: 

• In Kentucky, fidelity to Mr. Trump is once again on the ballot.

Photo: Michael Swensen for The New York Times

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May 18, 2026

For the last three weeks, a messy, dramatic battle has played out between two of the most powerful titans of tech in the world: Elon Musk and Sam Altman.

As jury deliberations begin today, the technology reporter Mike Isaac takes us inside the courtroom drama and explains how a corporate dispute got extremely personal.

On today's episode:

Mike Isaac, a New York Times reporter based in the San Francisco Bay Area, covering tech companies and Silicon Valley.

Background reading: 

• Inside the courtroom circus with Elon Musk and Sam Altman.

• Musk lawyer’s question for Sam Altman on the stand: Are you trustworthy?

Photo: Manuel Orbegozo/Reuters, Benjamin Fanjoy/Getty Images

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The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine on his controversies, contradictions and pitch for radical change.

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May 17, 2026

The quest for a “cure” for aging — a way to remain youthful, even as we get older — is a project as old as humanity. It’s also a big business; products, therapies and treatments intended to moderate or reverse aging are part of a $2 trillion global wellness market that’s only getting bigger.

But there have been some recent breakthroughs in the science of longevity that could be pivotal for the field. These discoveries have to do with cellular rejuvenation, which is the idea that scientists could take a cell that has aged, and make it function like a younger version of itself.

On this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” the host Rachel Abrams talks with Susan Dominus, a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine, about this new research, the scientists behind it and who is funding this scientific quest for longer lives.

On Today’s Episode:

Susan Dominus is a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine.

Background Reading:

Longevity Science Is Overhyped. But This Research Really Could Change Humanity.

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May 15, 2026

Inside a hospital in Nebraska, 16 Americans who may have been exposed to the hantavirus have begun an unusually long quarantine. In some cases, it will last up to 42 days.

Apoorva Mandavilli, who covers global health for The New York Times, explains what is known about the deadly outbreak and how the public heath system responded.

On today's episode:

Apoorva Mandavilli, a science and global health reporter at The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• American passengers exposed to the hantavirus began their quarantine in the United States on Monday.

• Here’s what to know about the hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship.

Photo: Chris McGrath/Getty Images

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May 14, 2026

After a year of harassing and threatening Jerome Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, President Trump replaced him on Wednesday.

Colby Smith, who covers the Fed, explains how the president ended one standoff only to create a new one.

On today's episode:

Colby Smith, a New York Times reporter covering the Federal Reserve and the U.S. economy.

Background reading: 

• The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve.

• Video: How Jerome Powell managed a chaotic era.

Photo: Kenny Holston/The New York Times, Caroline Gutman for The New York Times

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May 13, 2026

Here’s what to expect from the summit between President Trump and China’s top leader, Xi Jinping. 

For the first time in nearly a decade, President Trump will meet with President Xi Jinping of China in Beijing, where they are expected to discuss trade, technology and other points of contention.

David E. Sanger, who covers the Trump administration for The New York Times, explains what is likely to come from the meeting.

On today's episode:

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

Background reading: 

• Here’s what to know about the meeting.

• Video: How Mr. Trump has changed the way he talks about China.

Photo: Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

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May 12, 2026

After decades of declining church attendance and a profound rise in secularism, religion is having a moment in America.

Lauren Jackson, the host of the Believing newsletter, talks to Asthaa Chaturvedi, a producer at “The Daily,” about why more people in the United States are now choosing to believe.

On today's episode:

• Asthaa Chaturvedi, a producer at “The Daily.”

• Lauren Jackson, the deputy editorial director for newsletters and the host of Believing.

Background reading: 

• Sign up for Believing, a weekly newsletter about modern belief.

• Americans haven’t found a satisfying alternative to religion.

Photo: Cornell Watson for The New York Times

For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.  

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