Podcast · 131 episodes
The New Yorker Radio Hour, page 5
by WNYC Studios and The New Yorker · English
Profiles, storytelling and insightful conversations, hosted by David Remnick.
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Jon Stewart on the Perilous State of Late Night and Why America Fell for Donald TrumpIn this episode, recorded live at The New Yorker Festival on October 26, 2025, Jon Stewart, a prominent figure in political comedy, discusses the current challenges facing late-night comedians, the…31 Oct 2025 · 46 min
It’s Not Just You: The Internet Is Actually Getting WorseIn this episode, host David Remnick engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Cory Doctorow, a noted tech writer and activist, to discuss the concept of "enshittification"—the deterioration of…28 Oct 2025 · 22 min
Zadie Smith on Politics, Turning Fifty, and Mind ControlIn this episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour, host David Remnick engages in a thoughtful conversation with acclaimed novelist and essayist Zadie Smith.24 Oct 2025 · 28 min
Richard Linklater on His Two New Films, “Blue Moon” and “Nouvelle Vague”Richard Linklater, a renowned filmmaker known for a diverse portfolio of films—from comedies like *Slacker* and *Dazed and Confused* to the romance trilogy starting with *Before Sunrise*—discusses…21 Oct 2025 · 21 min
How the Trump Administration Made Higher Education a TargetHow the Trump Administration Made Higher Education a Target17 Oct 2025 · 29 min
John Carpenter Picks Three Favorite Film ScoresJohn Carpenter Picks Three Favorite Film Scores14 Oct 2025 · 12 min
Zohran Mamdani Says He's Ready for Donald TrumpZohran Mamdani Says He's Ready for Donald Trump10 Oct 2025 · 48 min
How Lionel Richie Mastered the Love SongLionel Richie, a stalwart of the music industry for over fifty years, discusses his memoir "Truly," reflecting on his musical journey, personal challenges, and the essence of love songs.7 Oct 2025 · 31 min
A Conservative Professor on How to Fix Campus CultureRobert P. George, a legal scholar and political philosopher at Princeton University.3 Oct 2025 · 26 min
Jimmy Kimmel and the Power of Public PressureJimmy Kimmel and the Power of Public Pressure30 Sep 2025 · 44 min
Ezra Klein’s Big-Tent Vision of the Democratic PartyEzra Klein argues Democrats must avoid “oppositional mirroring” and rebuild a “big-tent” coalition to prevent democratic rupture under Trump’s authoritarian instincts.26 Sep 2025 · 50 min · 29 chapters
The Cartoonist Liana Finck Picks Three Favorite Children’s BooksLiana Fink, a New Yorker cartoonist, discusses the overlap between adult cartoons and children’s books, then recommends three children’s titles she loves and explains why they work emotionally and…23 Sep 2025 · 12 min · 8 chapters
Is The 2026 Election Already in Danger?Whether the 2026 U.S. midterm election is at risk of becoming not free and fair, amid Trump’s push to end mail-in voting, DOJ demands for voter data, and pressure on states via DHS funding and…19 Sep 2025 · 38 min · 20 chapters
Kevin Young on His Book “Night Watch,” Inspired by Death and DanteKevin Young discusses his poetry book Night Watch, linking themes of loss, music/spirituals, and historical reckoning to Dante’s Divine Comedy and to specific American history.16 Sep 2025 · 18 min · 9 chapters
How the “Dangerous Gimmick” of the Two-State Solution Ended in DisasterA retrospective on why the “two-state solution” (Israel alongside a Palestinian state) failed and how that failure helped entrench today’s violence and displacement.12 Sep 2025 · 38 min · 17 chapters
Jeff Tweedy on His New Triple Album, “Twilight Override”Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) discusses his new triple album Twilight Override (30 songs), a “documentary” style recording focused on time, aging, fear, persistence, and community in an era of fast, flattened…9 Sep 2025 · 28 min · 15 chapters
Anna Wintour Embraces a New Era at VogueAnna Wintour steps back as Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue, with Chloe Mao named successor.5 Sep 2025 · 40 min · 20 chapters
Fred Armisen on “100 Sound Effects”Fred Armisen’s album 100 Sound Effects and how he records and designs realistic sound-effect “scenarios,” including studio work and field recordings around New York (deli, ATM, tunnel with distant…2 Sep 2025 · 18 min · 8 chapters
Donald Trump’s War on Culture Is Not a SideshowThe episode argues that Donald Trump’s second-term actions target American arts and cultural institutions as part of a broader assault on pluralism and democratic norms, not a distraction from other…29 Aug 2025 · 32 min · 13 chapters
How Extreme Heat Affects the BodyHow extreme heat affects the human body, why heat stroke happens, and what prevention/cooling strategies work.26 Aug 2025 · 17 min · 12 chapters
How Big Tech Sets the Agenda in Trump’s AmericaHow Big Tech and crypto/AI shape the agenda in Trump’s second term, with Wired’s reporting on “DOGE” and the broader power shift from civil servants to tech disruptors.22 Aug 2025 · 33 min · 16 chapters
A Palestinian Journalist Escapes Death in GazaThe war in Gaza and the danger faced by journalists, centered on Palestinian reporter Mohamed Mawish’s escape after an Israeli strike on his home and his reporting on Gaza’s mental-health crisis.18 Aug 2025 · 27 min · 17 chapters
Spike Lee and Denzel Washington on a Reunion Making “Highest 2 Lowest”Spike Lee and Denzel Washington reunite after 19 years since Inside Man to discuss Highest to Lowest, their new film opening Aug. 15.15 Aug 2025 · 24 min · 14 chapters
Richard Brody Picks Three Favorite Clint Eastwood FilmsRichard Brody discusses Clint Eastwood’s career longevity and artistic method, drawing on Sean Levy’s biography Clint, the Man in the Movies, and argues Eastwood’s best work centers on themes like…12 Aug 2025 · 16 min · 13 chapters