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• Two Superpowers Across the Table 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 […]
• Why More Americans Are Seeking Religion 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. Guest: Asthaa Chaturvedi, a producer at […]
• Is China Winning the A.I. Race? May 11, 2026
  President Trump is preparing to make a crucial trip to China this week to meet with its leader, Xi Jinping. A key issue hanging over the meeting is artificial intelligence, and whether the global A.I. race is spinning out of control. Vivian Wang, who covers Chinese politics and society, explains how the country is approaching […]
• For Mother’s Day, Classic Mom-isms May 10, 2026
  For Mother’s Day, we asked you about your “Mom mantras”: the oft-repeated mottos or go-to expressions that your moms have said over the years. In partnership with the Well desk, we received thousands of submissions, full of sayings that ranged from wise to funny to profound. In today’s episode of “The Sunday Daily,” we feature […]
• A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents May 9, 2026
  Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there.   Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast […]
• The Resurrection of Michael Jackson May 8, 2026
  The new biopic about Michael Jackson has been a record-shattering box office success. The subsequent outpouring of love for the musician was the result of a painstaking, yearslong effort to resurrect the reputation of the king of pop, despite the accusations of sexual abuse that have surrounded him for decades. Mark Binelli, a writer for […]
• What the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of Flying May 7, 2026
  When Spirit Airlines shut down over the weekend, it brought an end to a company that had revolutionized air travel in the United States with its ultra-low-cost approach. Niraj Chokshi, who covers aviation for The New York Times, discussed why the company unraveled and whether those problems could spread to other airlines. And Lynsea Garrison, […]
• Your Kids Asked the Artemis Astronauts Questions. They Answered. May 6, 2026
  Last month, the astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission splashed down in the Pacific Ocean, bringing their journey around the moon to a close. “The Daily” asked children to send in questions for the crew. The astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — sat down with Rachel Abrams to answer them. Guest: The Artemis […]
• Democratic Anger and Republican Revenge: Welcome to the Primaries May 5, 2026
  In primary elections across the United States, the Republican Party will test its voters appetite for revenge, and the Democratic Party will test its voters appetite for change. The New York Times journalists Shane Goldmacher, Lisa Lerer and Reid Epstein sat down with Michael Barbaro to explain which key elections to watch. Guest: Shane Goldmacher, […]
• What Drives Political Violence in America May 4, 2026
  In the midst of a cascade of violent acts against political figures in the United States, a few questions keep coming up — how did we get here, and how much worse could it really get? Robert Pape, a professor at the University of Chicago and one of the country’s leading voices on political violence, […]