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• Inside the Devastating Hack of the F.B.I. September 30, 2026
  A little over a decade ago, after hackers broke into the U.S. government and stole the personnel records of millions of federal workers, officials vowed that it would never happen again. Something similar recently did — to the F.B.I.Dustin Volz, who covers cybersecurity for The New York Times, tells the story of the attack, the […]
• Are Prediction Markets Gambling? A Lot Rides on the Answer. September 29, 2026
  Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket have gained huge popularity over the past year. These marketplaces allow you to wager on just about anything — whether it’s who will win a football game or the weather in New York City.David Yaffe-Bellany, a technology reporter for The New York Times, discusses the legal challenge these […]
• He Was Deported to a Country He’d Never Heard Of September 28, 2026
  In its efforts to deport as many undocumented immigrants as possible, the Trump administration has increasingly relied on a highly controversial strategy: deporting people to countries they have no connection to.Last week, a federal court ruled the practice to be illegal because it violated people’s right to due process. The administration challenged that ruling, and […]
• The Best TV Shows of the 21st Century September 27, 2026
  The turn of the century was the beginning of a new era in television: prestige TV for the masses. Today, television is where big stars and innovative creators go to marshal sizable budgets and tell meaningful stories.Over recent months, our colleagues at The New York Times ran a survey, asking industry insiders — on-screen talent, […]
• Sylvester Stallone Hid His Struggles for Decades. Now He’s Coming Clean. September 26, 2026
  The legendary actor on his disturbing childhood, his Hollywood missteps and the pain he caused to his loved ones, his body and himself.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next […]
• The Life and, for Now, the Death of the Kennedy Center September 25, 2026
  For 50 years, the Kennedy Center was a sprawling public home for opera, theater, jazz and free programs. Last week, it closed its doors for the time being.Elizabeth Williamson traces how President Trump decided to take over and now shut down Washington’s biggest and most celebrated home for the arts.Guest: Elizabeth Williamson, a feature writer […]
• What Safeguarding Nukes Can Teach Us About Safeguarding A.I. September 24, 2026
  Last night, President Trump welcomed Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, in a lavish ceremony as he arrived for two days of closely watched negotiations.Artificial intelligence — and what, if any, role the countries should play in regulating it as concerns mount about its risks — is expected to be on the agenda.David E. Sanger, a […]
• Health Trackers Are Everywhere. Do Babies Need Them, Too? September 23, 2026
  More and more people are wearing technology in the form of fitness bands and smart rings. These devices track metrics such as heart rate, skin temperature and sleep. The latest frontier is health tech for babies — and it’s being supercharged by artificial intelligence.Sapna Maheshwari shares her family’s experience with health tracking and discusses whether […]
• Trump Banned the Media. This Time, the Media Struck Back. September 22, 2026
  For every day of Donald J. Trump’s presidency, there has been a camera from a major television network pointed at him. But on Monday, that all changed.Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Michael M. Grynbaum discuss the face-off between the president and the press. Guest:Zolan Kanno-Youngs, a White House correspondent for The New York TimesMichael M. Grynbaum, a media […]
• The Trump Administration Defangs the Endangered Species Act September 21, 2026
  In its second term, the Trump administration has increased its efforts to undo environmental regulations. Last week, it became clear that the Endangered Species Act, one of America’s bedrock environmental laws, would be losing some of its most important protections.Catrin Einhorn, who covers biodiversity, explains what is changing and what impact that could have on […]