The New Yorker Radio Hour

Maya Hawke on the Fear of “Missing Out,” and Jen Silverman on “There’s Going to Be Trouble”

The popular actor and songwriter speaks with Rachel Syme about not going to college—the subject of her new single. And a novelist discusses the excitement and uncertainty of protests.

How a Republican and a Democrat Carved out Exemptions to Texas’s Abortion Ban

Rare across-the-aisle coöperation in Austin aims to protect the lives of some women who need abortions—and protect their doctors from prosecution.

The Film Critic Justin Chang on What to See in 2024

The New Yorker’s new critic on three films he’s excited about this year.

The Attack on Black History, with Nikole Hannah-Jones and Jelani Cobb

Why are so many states restricting what schools can teach about racism? Two leading journalist-historians discuss the efforts to ban or rewrite the teaching of Black history.

Rhiannon Giddens, Americana’s Queen, on Cultivating the Black Roots of Country Music

The singer, banjo player, music scholar, and opera composer talks with David Remnick about the legacy of Black string music—and how not to be limited by genre.

Alicia Keys Returns to Her Roots with Her New Musical, “Hell’s Kitchen”

In her musical opening on Broadway, Keys tells a story very much like her own life, using her own hit songs—but don’t call it autobiographical.

Percival Everett and the Reinvention of Mark Twain’s Jim

The author creates a new inner life for a “Huckleberry Finn” character.

Trump’s Authoritarian Pronouncements Recall a Dark History

Adam Gopnik considers how Hitler came to power, and what it tells us about the 2024 election.

March Madness 2024: College Basketball at a Crossroads

The staff writer Louisa Thomas talks with the former sportswriter David Remnick about why men’s college basketball suffers a state of malaise, while the women’s game is electrifying.

Judith Butler Can’t “Take Credit or Blame” for Gender Furor

The philosopher popularized new ideas about gender—and has been burned in effigy. They talk with David Remnick about “Who’s Afraid of Gender?” Plus, Erin Reed on anti-trans legislation.

In “Great Expectations,” Vinson Cunningham Watches Barack Obama’s Rise Up Close

The journalist’s autobiographical novel reflects his time working on Barack’s Obama’s campaign, and in his White House. Has the former President lived up to his expectations?

Bradley Cooper Contends for Best Actor in “Maestro”

The writer-director tells David Remnick that conducting an actual orchestra, in the role of Leonard Bernstein, was “the scariest thing I’ve ever done, hands down.”

What Biden Is Thinking About the 2024 Election

The staff writer Evan Osnos went to the White House for a rare, frank talk with the President about his reëlection battle. Can he persuade voters that his accomplishments outweigh his age?

Kara Swisher on Tech Billionaires: “I Don’t Think They Like People”

One of the most influential Silicon Valley reporters chronicles the rise of an industry, and moguls like Elon Musk, in “Burn Book.”

Lily Gladstone on Holding the Door Open for More Native Actors in Hollywood. Plus, the Brody Awards

“The Killers of the Flower Moon” star reflects on the challenges faced by Native actors. Plus, New Yorker film critic Richard Brody’s unique awards for the best of 2023.

Ty Cobb on Trump, Putin, and the Death of Alexey Navalny

The former Trump White House attorney is sounding the alarm on the consequences of ignoring the ex-President’s rhetoric on Russia, and his actions on January 6th.

For Brontez Purnell, “Memoir Is Fiction—I Don’t Care What Anyone Says”

The author of “Ten Bridges I’ve Burnt” and other books talks with Jeffrey Masters about his journey from go-go boy to Renaissance man.

“Pod Save America” ’s Jon Lovett on Trump: “The Threat of Jail Time Sharpens the Mind”

The co-host of the popular show explains how the withering of the media and the threat of political violence are warping the Presidential campaign, and what Biden’s team needs to do.

Jacqueline Novak Is Giving Audiences “Everything She’s Got”

In her Netflix special, the comedian uses an act of oral sex as a springboard for a rapid-fire rant about the human condition, along with human anatomy.

Can Memes Swing the 2024 Election? Plus, Michelle Zauner on “Crying in H Mart”

Sheila Heti Talks with Parul Sehgal About “Alphabetical Diaries”

The author of the influential novel “How Should a Person Be?” culled decades of material from her own journals to take a radical approach to her new book.

Jonathan Blitzer on the Battle over Immigration; and Olivia Rodrigo Talks with David Remnick

As the border crisis escalates, the President is changing his rhetoric on immigration. Plus, Olivia Rodrigo embraces being the voice of Gen Z.

From In the Dark: The Runaway Princesses

An excerpt from “The Runaway Princesses,” a miniseries based on Heidi Blake’s reporting on Dubai’s royal family, and the women who risked their lives to escape it.

For Journalists, “Gaza Is Unprecedented,” and Deadly

The president of the Committee to Protect Journalists discusses whether Israel is targeting Palestinian reporters, and looks at threats to the safety of journalists around the world.

The Oscar Nominee Cord Jefferson on Why Race Is so “Fertile” for Comedy

“American Fiction,” nominated for five Academy Awards, satirizes the literary world, and upends Hollywood conventions about Blackness.

Pramila Jayapal: Biden’s “Coalition Has Fractured”

The chair of the powerful Congressional Progressive Caucus looks at whether Joe Biden can put the Democratic Party back together again in time to achieve victory in the 2024 election.

E. Jean Carroll on Trump Defamation Cases: “Money Is Precious to Him”

David Remnick talks to the writer about her successful lawsuit against Donald Trump. Plus, a Profile of Walt Disney from the archives, as Mickey Mouse enters the public domain.

Danielle Brooks Comes Full Circle in “The Color Purple”

In a new film, the actress is attracting Oscar buzz for a role first made famous by Oprah Winfrey almost forty years ago.

How Donald Trump Broke the Iowa Caucuses and Owns the G.O.P.

Whether he wins as expected or somehow underperforms, Donald Trump has upended the Republican primary without participating in a single debate and barely campaigning on the ground.

From “Talk Easy”: Sam Fragoso Interviews David Remnick

On the other side of the microphone, the host of The New Yorker Radio Hour sits for a lengthy interview about his reporting in Israel, his recent book, “Holding the Note,” and more.

Ava DuVernay Wants Her Film “Origin” to Influence the 2024 Election

The celebrated filmmaker is back with a challenging new movie intended to provoke a political response.

How the Journalist John Nichols Became Another January 6th Conspiracy-Theory Target

The Wisconsin-based Nation reporter was not at the Capitol when it was attacked. That hasn’t stopped Donald Trump’s attorneys from holding him responsible.

The Poet John Lee Clark’s “How to Communicate” Brings DeafBlind Experience to the Page

Clark’s collection, a finalist for the National Book Award in Poetry, is a meditation on language and communication.

Dexter Filkins Reports on the Border Crisis

The last major overhaul of the immigration system was in 1986. Changing conditions and a political impasse have created a state of chaos that the Biden Administration can no longer deny.

From Critics at Large: The Year of the Doll

From “Barbie” to “Priscilla,” narratives about cloistered women contending with a new political reality have dominated the cultural landscape. Why do these stories hit so hard?

Bruce Springsteen Has a Gift He Keeps on Giving

After nearly half a century, the singer-songwriter has cemented his status as a rock-and-roll legend. But, true to form, he hasn’t rested on his laurels.

Christmas in Tehran: Bringing the Holidays to Hostages

In 1979, a minister received a telegram from Iranian militants who had taken hostages in the American embassy, inviting him to perform Christmas services. Two days later, he was inside.

A Harrowing Detention in Gaza

A Palestinian writer is detained by Israeli forces while he tries to flee Gaza with his family. Plus, a story of Christmas at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran.

Brandy Clark: Grammy-Nominated Album Is “Authentically Me”

The singer-songwriter reflects on her sexuality, playing country music for Democrats, and how Kim Kardashian and Kanye West inadvertently influenced her most recent album.

Liz Cheney: Donald Trump Should Go to Jail if Convicted

Once a top Republican, Cheney is calling out her former colleagues in Congress—including Speaker Mike Johnson—for “enabling” a would-be dictator.

How Did Our Democracy Get so Fragile?

Jelani Cobb, Jill Lepore and Evan Osnos on the precarious state of American democracy and why—yet again—we risk losing it in the upcoming Presidential election.

Dolly Parton “Busted a Gut” Reaching for the High Notes on “Rockstar”

When Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, she decided to prove that she belonged there.

“Maestro” is the “Scariest Thing I’ve Ever Done”

Bradley Cooper tells David Remnick that he has spent his life preparing for a role like the iconic conductor Leonard Bernstein—and it shows.

Geoffrey Hinton: “It’s Far Too Late” to Stop Artificial Intelligence

The so-called godfather of A.I. believes we need to put constraints on the technology so it won’t free itself from human control. But he’s not sure whether that’s possible.

A Rise in Antisemitism, at Home and Abroad

Ambassador Deborah Lipstadt talks about antisemitism “from all ends of the political spectrum, and in between.” It threatens not only Jews, she says, but the stability of democracies.

Emerald Fennell’s Anatomy of Desire

The new film from the director of “Promising Young Woman” isn’t just a class satire—we are all affected by our love of wealth, beauty, and power.

Will the Government Put the Reins on Amazon?

The Federal Trade Commission is suing the company. Lina Khan, the chair of the F.T.C., tells David Remnick that Amazon exploits its position as a monopoly to invisibly drive up costs.

From “On the Media”: David Remnick Talks with Brooke Gladstone About Reporting in Israel

The New Yorker Radio Hour host joins Gladstone for a conversation about the war between Israel and Hamas, and its substantial human costs.

Is a “Win-Win” Still Possible in Policing?

Kai Wright leads a roundtable discussion about the attempts to reform policing in the wake of Black Lives Matter and whether those efforts have had a positive impact.

Sybrina Fulton: “Trayvon Martin Could Have Been Anybody’s Son”

The killing of an unarmed teenager turned a mother into an activist. Plus, poet Nicole Sealey on erasing the Ferguson Report to find a lyric within a tragedy.