Podcast · 131 episodes
The New Yorker Radio Hour, page 3
by WNYC Studios and The New Yorker · English
Profiles, storytelling and insightful conversations, hosted by David Remnick.
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Why Senator Rand Paul Voted to Limit Donald Trump’s War PowersSenator Rand Paul explains why he voted to limit President Trump’s war powers regarding strikes on Iran, arguing Congress must authorize war absent an imminent threat, and warning that religiously…24 Apr 2026 · 30 min · 16 chapters
Patrick Radden Keefe on “London Falling,” His Book About a Teen-Ager’s Mysterious Life and DeathPatrick Radden Keefe discusses London Falling, his book about the 2019 death of 19-year-old Zach Brettler, who fell/jumped from a balcony into the Thames.21 Apr 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
A Genocide Scholar Asks “What Went Wrong” in IsraelHistorian Omer Bartov argues that Israel’s Gaza war after Oct. 7, 2023 shows a genocide risk that became genocide under the UN 1948 definition (intent to destroy a group, in whole or in part).17 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 22 chapters
Anna Wintour as Vogue IconAnna Wintour discusses stepping back as editor of American Vogue while remaining Global Editorial Director of Vogue Editions worldwide and Chief Content Officer of Condé Nast; she explains how…14 Apr 2026 · 39 min · 20 chapters
Sam Altman’s Trust Issues at OpenAIA New Yorker Radio Hour interview with Ronan Farrow and Andrew Morantz about their investigation into Sam Altman’s leadership at OpenAI—especially the “blip” when he was abruptly fired and reinstated…10 Apr 2026 · 50 min · 21 chapters
Pick Three: Spring Sports NewsSpring sports news roundup focused on NBA title contenders and tanking, plus baseball’s international resurgence and prospects from the World Baseball Classic.7 Apr 2026 · 14 min · 6 chapters
How Donald Trump’s War on Iran Helps Vladimir Putin’s War on UkraineThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s approach to Iran and Ukraine has strengthened Vladimir Putin’s war effort.3 Apr 2026 · 36 min · 14 chapters
A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump’s Department of JusticeTroy Edwards, a former federal prosecutor, explains why he resigned from the U.S.31 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 11 chapters
John Lithgow on the Controversial Authors Roald Dahl and J. K. RowlingJohn Lithgow discusses Mark Rosenblatt’s Broadway play Giant, about Roald Dahl’s 1983 anti-Semitic controversy, and also addresses Lithgow’s casting as Dumbledore in HBO’s Harry Potter amid debate…27 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Julio Torres Makes Everything Funny—Including Color TheoryJulio Torres explains his HBO special Color Theories, using color as a system for categorizing people, behaviors, and institutions, then tests his ideas in a Dollar and More store.24 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 10 chapters
Is Cuba Trump’s Next Target?The episode argues that Trump’s recent talk about taking Cuba is part of a broader shift from “America first” to foreign military adventurism, and that any “friendly takeover” would still be harmful.20 Mar 2026 · 34 min · 17 chapters
Chloé Zhao on “Hamnet,” Which Is Nominated for Eight Academy AwardsDirector Chloé Zhao discusses her Oscar-nominated film Hamnet, based on Maggie O’Farrell’s novel, and how she adapted its themes—especially Shakespeare’s grief—into a 16th-century English story.15 Mar 2026 · 22 min · 8 chapters
Social Media Goes to CourtJonathan Haidt returns to discuss his book The Anxious Generation and the legal/policy fight over whether social media harms children and should be regulated.13 Mar 2026 · 29 min · 16 chapters
Ryan Coogler on “Sinners,” His Epic Film about Race, Music, and the UndeadRyan Coogler discusses Sinners, a 1930s Jim Crow-set Mississippi vampire/horror film that blends race, music, spirituality, and father-son relationships; it received 16 Oscar nominations (Best…10 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 6 chapters
The Global Fallout of Donald Trump’s War on IranThe episode discusses the “global fallout” of the Trump administration’s war on Iran, focusing on shifting public rationales, an unclear endgame, and likely regional and economic escalation.6 Mar 2026 · 31 min · 14 chapters
Failed “Finance Bros” Find Success with HBO’s “Industry”The episode discusses HBO’s financial drama Industry, created by Mickey Down and Conrad Kay, and how the show portrays junior finance workers’ pursuit of power, meritocracy myths, and the…1 Mar 2026 · 16 min · 9 chapters
What Could Go Wrong, or Right, in a War with IranThe episode examines what could go wrong or right if the U.S. strikes Iran amid Iran’s December protests and a January crackdown that some estimates say killed up to 30,000 people.27 Feb 2026 · 34 min · 17 chapters
The Evidence on Ozempic to Treat AddictionEvidence for using Ozempic/GLP-1 drugs to treat addiction, and the risks of changing brain reward and pleasure.24 Feb 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
Conan O’Brien on What Can Go Wrong at the OscarsConan O’Brien discusses preparing to host the Oscars again, what can go wrong during live TV, and how comedy should (and shouldn’t) engage politics; he also reflects on recent personal losses and…20 Feb 2026 · 31 min · 9 chapters
Richard Brody Presents the 2026 Brody AwardsThe New Yorker Radio Hour’s annual Brody Awards, where critic Richard Brody selects winners (not a voting body) alongside Alexandra Schwartz, discussing how these picks compare to Oscar trends and…17 Feb 2026 · 15 min · 9 chapters
What Donald Trump and “Everyone” Knew About Jeffrey EpsteinJulie K. Brown discusses newly released Epstein-related documents and what they suggest about how widely people knew about Epstein’s crimes, including claims about Donald Trump’s knowledge and…13 Feb 2026 · 36 min · 22 chapters
Jenin Younes on Threats to Free Speech from the Left and the RightThis episode features a conversation between host David Remnick and Janine Younes, a lawyer specializing in First Amendment cases, who discusses the current state of free speech in America, the…10 Feb 2026 · 25 min · 13 chapters
Ben Shapiro Is Waging Battle Inside the MAGA MovementIn this episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour, Ben Shapiro, a prominent conservative commentator and podcaster, engages in a deep discussion with host David Remnick about the current state of the MAGA…6 Feb 2026 · 49 min · 24 chapters
The City of Minneapolis vs. Donald TrumpThe City of Minneapolis vs. Donald Trump30 Jan 2026 · 49 min · 20 chapters