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Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. On Mondays, David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. On Wednesdays, the senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and outside experts. And, on Fridays, the staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos discuss the latest developments in Washington and beyond, offering an encompassing understanding of this moment in American politics.

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How the War Has Reshaped Life in IranThe episode focuses on how the Iran war and related U.S./Israeli bombardments have reshaped daily life for Iranian civilians, especially dissidents, amid regime crackdowns and internet blackouts.25 Mar 2026 · 42 min · 13 chapters
Is Cuba Trump’s Next Target?The Political Scene | The New Yorker23 Mar 2026 · 33 min · 12 chapters
From Critics at Large: Why We Cling to the Kennedy MythDavid Remnick and team from The New Yorker discuss pressing political issues.20 Mar 2026 · 52 min · 25 chapters
The Pentagon Wants an Obedient A.I. Soldier. Will It Get One?In this episode, Gideon Lewis-Kraus, a staff writer for The New Yorker, joins senior editor Tyler Foggatt to discuss the conflict between the AI company Anthropic and the Department of Defense (DoD).18 Mar 2026 · 34 min · 15 chapters
Social Media Goes to CourtIn this episode, David Remnick interviews Jonathan Haidt, a social psychologist and author of "The Anxious Generation," discussing the negative impacts of social media on youth and the legal…16 Mar 2026 · 28 min · 23 chapters
Pete Hegseth’s Holy WarThis episode of *The Political Scene* from The New Yorker delves into the implications of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Christian nationalism within the context of the ongoing conflict with…13 Mar 2026 · 43 min · 19 chapters
The Kristi Noem Show Is CancelledIn this episode, Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer for *The New Yorker*, joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss Kristi Noem's firing from her position as Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS).11 Mar 2026 · 53 min · 20 chapters
The Global Fallout of Donald Trump’s War on IranIn this episode of *The Political Scene*, host David Remnick discusses the ramifications of Donald Trump's war against Iran with seasoned reporters Robin Wright and Dexter Filkins.9 Mar 2026 · 31 min · 11 chapters
The Washington Roundtable on the Iran WarThe Political Scene | The New Yorker4 Mar 2026 · 45 min · 17 chapters
Special Episode: War in IranThe Political Scene | The New Yorker2 Mar 2026 · 37 min · 12 chapters
“Everyone is Overreacting” on the Tariff Ruling, Stephen Vladeck SaysIn this episode, Stephen Vladeck, a Georgetown Law professor and author of *The Shadow Docket*, joins a panel of New Yorker writers to discuss President Trump's defiance of the Supreme Court…28 Feb 2026 · 43 min · 17 chapters
How the Epstein Files Are Forcing a Reckoning with Power(Senior Editor at The New Yorker)26 Feb 2026 · 37 min · 12 chapters
How Tucker Carlson Became the Prophet of MAGAThe Political Scene | The New Yorker23 Feb 2026 · 27 min · 12 chapters
The MAGA Agenda Is Sinking in Popularity. What Might Donald Trump Do?The MAGA Agenda Is Sinking in Popularity. What Might Donald Trump Do?21 Feb 2026 · 37 min · 20 chapters
What Donald Trump and “Everyone” Knew About Jeffrey EpsteinJulie K. Brown, investigative reporter for the Miami Herald16 Feb 2026 · 35 min · 14 chapters
What Happens When a Megalomaniac Begins to FailIn this episode, the Washington Roundtable, featuring The New Yorker writers and editors, discusses Donald Trump’s increasing megalomania and the implications it has for his presidency as his…14 Feb 2026 · 34 min · 11 chapters
Can Anthropic Control What It's Building?The Political Scene | The New Yorker12 Feb 2026 · 41 min · 17 chapters
Ben Shapiro Is Waging Battle Inside the MAGA MovementIn this episode, host David Remnick interviews Ben Shapiro, a prominent conservative commentator, about the internal conflicts within the MAGA movement, particularly regarding rising antisemitism and…9 Feb 2026 · 49 min · 19 chapters
How to Protect the 2026 Elections from Donald TrumpThe Political Scene | The New Yorker7 Feb 2026 · 34 min · 12 chapters
The “Melania” Documentary Offers an Intimate Look at Very LittleIn this episode, Lauren Collins joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss the new documentary about Melania Trump, capturing her life in the lead-up to Donald Trump’s second inauguration.5 Feb 2026 · 37 min · 12 chapters
The City of Minneapolis vs. Donald TrumpIn this episode, staff writers Emily Witt and Ruby Cramer discuss Minneapolis, a city currently facing intense scrutiny and militarization by federal agents.2 Feb 2026 · 49 min · 25 chapters
From 9/11 to Minneapolis: How ICE Became a Paramilitary ForceThe Political Scene | The New Yorker30 Jan 2026 · 50 min · 20 chapters
What the Democrats Can Learn from MAGAIn this episode, *The New Yorker* writer and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Charles Duhigg joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss the contrasting organizational successes of Republicans and Democrats,…28 Jan 2026 · 46 min · 14 chapters
How Bari Weiss Is Changing CBS NewsIn this episode, David Remnick speaks with Clare Malone about Bari Weiss's controversial rise to editor-in-chief at CBS News.26 Jan 2026 · 23 min · 9 chapters