Texas has become the latest hot spot in the coronavirus pandemic, forcing its governor to pause the state’s reopening process after a surge of infections and hospitalizations. We speak with our Houston correspondent about the state’s dilemma. Guest: Manny Fernandez, The New York Times’s bureau chief in Houston. For more information on today’s episode, visit ... Show More
Today
Want to Enjoy Music More? Go For a Run.
Ben Ratliff, a music critic and avid runner, always ran in silence. Then he discovered how music opened up to him — while running. It changed his entire approach to criticism and listening. He calls it “running the song.”Today, for the New York City Marathon, Ben talks with our h ... Show More
36m 12s
Yesterday
Martin McDonagh Has a Vision for Hope. It's Not for the Faint of Heart.
The writer-director, known for his dark and bleak work, believes in film’s power to change our lives.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview For more informa ... Show More
49m 59s
Oct 30
The Art of the Pardon: How Trump Turned Clemency Into a Business
In the final stretch of the midterm election campaign, polls have found that voters are latching onto the perceived corruption of the Trump administration.Kenneth P. Vogel, a New York Times investigative journalist, explores one major story line feeding that perception: how those ... Show More
33m 36s
Dec 2021
A Look Back at 2021 - Texas Roundup
Ronny Chieng highlights bad news from Texas in 2021, including the state's harmful response to the COVID-19 crisis, restrictions on voting access, its attack on abortion rights and more.
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7m 20s
Mar 2021
The blame game: What really caused the Texas blackouts?
Texas is still reeling from an unprecedented energy disaster, where unusually cold temperatures brought their power grid to a standstill earlier this month. Now, as the dust settles and the ice melts, the blame game begins.This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of ... Show More
40m 52s
May 2020
5/3/2020: The Jobless, Where Did The Money Go?, The State of Texas
Rural Texas hospitals and clinics are on the brink of closure, as the state prepares to reopen from coronavirus shutdown. Sharyn Alfonsi reports. Scott Pelley talks to some of the 30 million-plus Americans who have become economic victims of the pandemic. And Lesley Stahl reports ... Show More
42m 30s
Jan 2024
TX Gov. Greg Abbott / TX A.G. Ken Paxton / Dr. Pete Chambers
In an interview from India, Gov. Greg Abbott says ten other states have sent National Guard to the Texas border, and others will follow. Abbott says he is “prepared” for a conflict with federal authorities.
On Monday, a convoy of ordinary citizens will head to the border to prote ... Show More
43m 40s