Podcast · 131 episodes
The New Yorker Radio Hour
by WNYC Studios and The New Yorker · English
Profiles, storytelling and insightful conversations, hosted by David Remnick.
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Min Jin Lee on “American Hagwon,” Her First Novel After the Phenomenon of “Pachinko”Min Jin Lee discusses her novel American Hagwon, diaspora, “shadow education” (hagwons), and how history and modern life fail ordinary people.29 Sep 2026 · 29 min
Ari Emanuel on Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Mixing Business with PoliticsAri Emanuel, head of WME and TKO Group, discusses his memoir “Roll the Calls,” mixing business and politics, and his relationships with Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and other power brokers.25 Sep 2026 · 31 min
Grandmaster Flash on “Birth of a Culture”Grandmaster Flash discusses his memoir Birth of a Culture and the early, pre-hip-hop birth of DJing in the Bronx, focusing on how he extended drum breaks for dance floors and helped shape hip-hop’s…22 Sep 2026 · 34 min
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Min Jin Lee on “American Hagwon,” Her First Novel After the Phenomenon of “Pachinko”Min Jin Lee discusses her novel American Hagwon, diaspora, “shadow education” (hagwons), and how history and modern life fail ordinary people.29 Sep 2026 · 29 min · 16 chapters
Ari Emanuel on Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and Mixing Business with PoliticsAri Emanuel, head of WME and TKO Group, discusses his memoir “Roll the Calls,” mixing business and politics, and his relationships with Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and other power brokers.25 Sep 2026 · 31 min · 15 chapters
Grandmaster Flash on “Birth of a Culture”Grandmaster Flash discusses his memoir Birth of a Culture and the early, pre-hip-hop birth of DJing in the Bronx, focusing on how he extended drum breaks for dance floors and helped shape hip-hop’s…22 Sep 2026 · 34 min · 17 chapters
Malcolm Gladwell on “The American Way of Killing”Malcolm Gladwell’s discussion of gun violence in The American Way of Killing—arguing the national debate is “dishonest” and misdirected.18 Sep 2026 · 24 min · 11 chapters
From In the Dark: The JourneyAva Kaufman’s bonus “In the Dark” episode 1, “The Journey,” follows gestational surrogate Kayla Elliott as she discovers that wealthy Arcadia, California intended parents Guojun Xuan and Sylvia Zhang…16 Sep 2026 · 54 min · 17 chapters
John Wilson and “The History of Concrete”John Wilson discusses his new film The History of Concrete, using concrete as a lens on industry incentives, politics, and climate impacts, while also parodying and interrogating the clichés of…15 Sep 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
Colin Kaepernick, Ten Years After Taking a KneeColin Kaepernick reflects on the 10-year aftermath of kneeling for the national anthem, linking it to systemic racism, NFL labor dynamics, and football’s physical toll.11 Sep 2026 · 49 min · 22 chapters
Edwidge Danticat on Haitian Americans in a Time of PerilEdwidge Danticat discusses Haitian Americans “in a time of peril,” focusing on her novel Day (about Magnolia Eli, a Miami real-estate broker whose family is endangered in Haiti), and how deportation…8 Sep 2026 · 23 min · 8 chapters
Sarah Longwell, a Former Republican, on “How to Eat an Elephant”Sarah Longwell, a never-Trump Republican and focus-group researcher, discusses her “Bush line” metric (Trump approval around 32%), how Democrats should message on immigration and trans issues, and…4 Sep 2026 · 28 min · 14 chapters
Gloria Steinem in Conversation with David Remnick, from 2015Gloria Steinem discusses her autobiography My Life on the Road (originally titled Because Everyone Matters), abortion rights and Roe v.3 Sep 2026 · 15 min · 9 chapters
Ian Frazier and Samy Burch on “Coyote vs. Acme”Ian Frazier’s straight-faced 1990 New Yorker essay “Coyote vs. Acme” (a mock legal case by Wile E. Coyote) and its transformation into the satire film Coyote vs.1 Sep 2026 · 16 min · 11 chapters
Kai Bird on Roy Cohn, a Founding Father of Donald Trump’s AmericaHistorian Kai Bird explains Roy Cohn’s “dark journey” from Joseph McCarthy’s anti-communist purges to becoming a mentor whose methods shaped Donald Trump’s politics and style, arguing Cohn’s…28 Aug 2026 · 35 min · 19 chapters
Jessica Tarlov, a Lonely Liberal on Fox News’ “The Five”Jessica Tarlov, a “lonely liberal” on Fox News’ The Five, discusses how partisan divides affect communication, why she argues from the center-left, and what she’s learned from conservative media.25 Aug 2026 · 22 min · 9 chapters
Jon Lovett Answers Your QuestionsJohn Lovett answers listener questions about the 2026 midterms and what they imply for 2028, focusing on Democratic electability, internal party conflict (moderates vs progressives/DSA), messaging…21 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
Erin Brockovich Takes on Data CentersErin Brockovich discusses community opposition to AI data centers, focusing on environmental impacts, local costs, permitting/zoning concerns, and political momentum for moratoriums and bans.18 Aug 2026 · 24 min · 10 chapters
Bernie Sanders Takes on Data CentersSenator Bernie Sanders discusses his push for a nationwide moratorium (temporary freeze) on new AI data center construction, arguing it’s driven by wealthy tech firms and harms communities while…14 Aug 2026 · 26 min · 14 chapters
Sam Smith on Their New Album, “Hazel Eyes”Sam Smith discusses their new album Hazel Eyes, a shift from earlier heartbreak/unrequited-love material to “requited” queer love.11 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
How Socialist Is the D.S.A.? Megan Romer ExplainsMegan Romer, co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), explains what “democratic socialism” means, how DSA makes decisions, and addresses controversies and policy positions (workplace…7 Aug 2026 · 33 min · 15 chapters
The Democratic Socialist Running for Mayor of Los AngelesNithya Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member and Democratic Socialist of America (DSA) ally, discusses her runoff mayoral challenge to incumbent Karen Bass, arguing the election is against the…3 Aug 2026 · 15 min · 10 chapters
Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed Is “Not a Burn-It-Down Kind” of CandidateDemocratic infighting and electability in Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary, centered on candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s “not a burn-it-down” approach to reform, especially healthcare, public health trust,…31 Jul 2026 · 35 min · 15 chapters
A Democrat and a Republican in Congress on the Blowback from Mass DetentionThe episode examines blowback from Trump’s second-term immigration crackdown, including ICE enforcement that the guests say is broadly unpopular and has led to violence and political consequences.28 Jul 2026 · 16 min · 6 chapters
One Refugee’s Journey Through ICE DetentionA New Yorker Radio Hour special episode following Alsani, a 28-year-old Guinea refugee, through ICE detention after appearing for an immigration court hearing at 26 Federal Plaza in June 2025, and…24 Jul 2026 · 34 min · 16 chapters
Pick Three: Richard Brody on “The Odyssey” and Other Summer FilmsRichard Brody discusses Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and recommends other summer films, including Ross McElwee’s Remake and Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters, plus a surprise pick, Steven Spielberg’s…21 Jul 2026 · 14 min · 14 chapters
Rahm Emanuel Says Israel’s Path Is “Not Sustainable Politically”Rahm Emanuel criticizes Israel’s Gaza war, West Bank settler violence, and Netanyahu’s approach as politically unsustainable and damaging Israel’s global standing. He argues the U.S.17 Jul 2026 · 36 min · 17 chapters