Today

Aaron Sorkin Goes Off Script

The Oscar-winning writer returns to Facebook with “The Social Reckoning”— and surprises us with the revelation of why he is so drawn to uplift and romance. Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and ... Show More

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Yesterday

The Techno-Religion at the Center of the A.I. Debate

Last week, a group of tech leaders called for putting guardrails on artificial intelligence. This week, these calls have been met by backlash from tech executives, lawmakers and President Trump, who liken those ringing the alarm to a doomsday cult.Cade Metz, a technology reporter ... Show More

34m 24s

Sep 17

Why Gas Prices Just Keep Going Up

About a month into the war with Iran, we spoke with Cameron Joudi, who owns a gas station in Florida, about how the conflict was reaching him at home. He recently reached out after seeing a 20-cent spike in gas prices in the span of just 24 hours.Vivian Nereim, the Gulf bureau ch ... Show More

23m 52s

Oct 2022

The Grass Roots, Part 1

This moment in politics will be defined by shifts at the grass-roots level. Today, we talk to conservative voters about the forces animating the midterm elections for them — and what Washington can learn from the people. What do you think of “The Run-Up” so far? Please take our l ... Show More

50m 47s

Nov 2022

The Grass Roots, Part 2

This moment in politics will be defined by shifts at the grass-roots level. It wasn’t long ago that Democrats used to brag about the coalition they had built — full of young people, minority voters and college-educated women. Today, we talk to members of the Democratic base, many ... Show More

56m 54s

Aug 2022

Introducing 'The Run-Up'

The midterm elections are usually a referendum on the party in power. This year, they’re about so much more. “The Run-Up,” starting Sept. 6. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast ap ... Show More

3m 2s

Oct 2022

The Blueprint

How the Republican grass roots got years ahead of a changing country, and whether the Democrats can catch up. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/ ... Show More

43m 2s

Apr 2023

The New Demands of the MAGA Right

For Republican presidential hopefuls, the Conservative Political Action Conference has played a very specific role in the election cycle. It’s where candidates try to establish their grass-roots credibility and convince conservatives that those running are listening to what they ... Show More

46m 56s

Jan 2025

It's a Numbers Game Podcast: The Rise of Trump's Multiracial Coalition

<p>In this episode, Ryan and Patrick Ruffini discuss the evolving dynamics of American politics, particularly focusing on the rise of Donald Trump's multiracial coalition and the shifting voting patterns among minority groups. They explore the concept of racial de-alignment, the ... Show More

38m 59s

Nov 2022

2022 Midterm Election Day Special

The day has arrived – voters across the country are making their voices heard in federal, state, and local elections while the balance of power in Congress hangs in the balance. In this special edition of the podcast, CNN Political Director David Chalian talks to CNN reporters an ... Show More

16m 50s

Nov 2024

Normally Podcast: Our Thoughts About Election Day 2024

<p>In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Karol Markowicz discuss the current political landscape after Election Day, focusing on polling dynamics, voter behavior, and the strategies of both Trump and Kamala Harris. They explore the implications of recent polls, the social costs ... Show More

28m 52s

'The Run-Up': The Grass Roots, Part 1