How our relationship with writing has changed, and how that’s changed us.
This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
A third grader practices his cursive handwriting at P.S.166 in Queens, N.Y. AP Photo/Mary Altaffer.
If you have a quest ... Show More
May 17
Prepping for doomsday (or Tuesday)
How to prepare for the worst while still living your best life. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by David Tatasciore, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill. A woman at her food supply shelf. Photo by Thomas Trut ... Show More
30m 24s
Aug 2025
Trump Said Family Separations Would End. They’re Happening Again.
<p>During President Trump’s first term, the intentional separation of migrant child from their parents shocked the country and persuaded Mr. Trump to say he would end the practice for good.</p><p>Hamed Aleaziz, who covers immigration policy for The Times, has found that in Mr. Tr ... Show More
28m 19s
<p>Plus, a capybara controversy in Argentina. </p><p><strong>On Today’s Episode: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/us/politics/trump-probable-cause-contempt-deportation-flights.html" target="_blank"><strong>Judge Threatens Contempt Proceedings Over Depor ... Show More
<p>Plus, “Norm!” </p><p><strong>On Today’s Episode: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/20/us/politics/trump-big-beautiful-bill.html" target="_blank"><strong>Trump Squeezes His Party on Domestic Policy Bill as G.O.P. Hunts for Votes</strong></a>, <i>by Catie ... Show More