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Anthropic vs. the Pentagon: Inside the Battle Over A.I. Warfare

The Defense Department has been trying to use artificial intelligence for years, facing pushback from tech companies reluctant to help build weapons of mass destruction. That fight became bitter at Anthropic.

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Oscars 2026: Who Will Win, and Who Should Win?

On today's episode of "The Daily," The Times's chief film critic, Manohla Dargis, talks with the "Daily" host Michael Barbaro about this year's batch of Oscar nominees.

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"The Interview": Rebecca Solnit Says the Left's Next Hero Is Already Here

The author and activist joins the show to discuss her long essay "Thoughts? Elegy?" Go to thenewstimestinterview.com. Watch our show on YouTube.

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The Firing of Kristi Noem

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was fired on Thursday. Her agency, which has been at the center of the second-term agenda, is in turmoil. Noem tried to rein in her underlings and restore order to a department that includes immigration enforcement.

4D AGO

Did Old Israel Push Trump Into War?

The U.S. decision to strike Iran was a victory for Israel, which had been pushing President Trump for months on the need to hit the country. Now, Israel's role in spurring the administration to take action has become a source of intense political tension.

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A New Media Empire

The bidding war between Paramount and Netflix over the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery appeared to come to a close last week, when Netflix backed out. The Times journalists Nicole Sperling, Lauren Hirsch and Jonathan Mather discuss this Hollywood drama.

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The Midterms Begin With a Texas-Size Showdown

Texas holds its primary elections today, the first contest of the 2026 midterm cycle, and it could set the tone for the battle over Congress.

7D AGO

The Week in Review: A Historic Deal on Climate

A look back at the biggest stories of the week, including a landmark global agreement on climate change and the latest on the economy.

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Hosts & Guests

Michael BarbaroHost

Rachel AbramsHost

Natalie KitroeffHost

Sabrina TaverniseCo-host

Eric de la FuenteProducer

Lynsea GarrisonProducer

John KetchumReporter

Mary WilsonReporter

Paige CowettProducer

Lisa TobinProducer

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Essential daily listening

I start every morning with The Daily. Michael Barbaro and his team consistently deliver the most important stories with context and depth that you just can't get elsewhere.

PodcastFan2024 · Mar 5, 2026

Best news podcast out there

Clear, concise, and always relevant. The journalism is top-notch and the production quality is excellent. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to stay informed.

NewsJunkie99 · Feb 28, 2026

Great but could use more variety

Love the quality of reporting but sometimes wish they covered more international stories. Still, this is my go-to for daily news briefing.

GlobalListener · Feb 20, 2026

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This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams and Natalie Kitroeff. Twenty minutes a day, six days a week, on the biggest stories of our time. You can also subscribe to The Daily on our app — search "NYT Audio" in the App Store.

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