The New Yorker Radio Hour

Episodios

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  From In the Dark: The Journey 16.09.2026 53m

  Why did a mysterious couple collect babies in a Los Angeles mansion? Examining a scandal that threatens to undermine the surrogacy industry.
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  John Wilson and “The History of Concrete” 15.09.2026 19m

  The documentary filmmaker and the New Yorker staff writer Andrew Marantz meet up at Wilson’s independent movie theatre to discuss his newest endeavor.
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  Colin Kaepernick, Ten Years After Taking a Knee 11.09.2026 49m

  In his new memoir, “The Perilous Fight,” the former N.F.L. star recounts the backlash he faced from the league.
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  Edwidge Danticat on Haitian Americans in a Time of Peril 08.09.2026 22m

  The writer, who recently released a new novel, speaks with The New Yorker’s Doreen St. Félix about the meaning of home in an era when Haitian Americans are targeted for mass deportation.
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  Sarah Longwell, a Former Republican, on “How to Eat an Elephant” 04.09.2026 27m

  Working with focus groups, Longwell keeps a bead on what voters are really thinking, and how to combat Trumpism. She presents the playbook to the New Yorker staff writer Evan Osnos.
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  Gloria Steinem in Conversation with David Remnick, from 2015 03.09.2026 15m

  The writer and activist, who died this week, discussed her memoir, the Black Lives Matter movement, and a question for activists: Which comes first, changing hearts or changing laws?
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  Ian Frazier and Samy Burch on “Coyote vs. Acme” 01.09.2026 16m

  Frazier, the author of the New Yorker humor essay that inspired the new, buzzy film, talks with Burch, the Oscar-nominated screenwriter who reimagined it as a satire of legal thrillers.
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  Kai Bird on Roy Cohn, a Founding Father of Donald Trump’s America 28.08.2026 34m

  The biographer’s new book “American Scoundrel” details Cohn’s infamous tactics during the McCarthy purges; a sex-trafficking allegation; and his profound influence on Trump.
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  Jessica Tarlov, a Lonely Liberal on Fox News’ “The Five” 25.08.2026 22m

  Tarlov occupies the hot seat on a Fox News panel of diehard conservatives, arguing for liberal values and rousing the ire of the President, who has encouraged Fox to fire her.
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  Jon Lovett Answers Your Questions 21.08.2026 28m

  The “Pod Save America” host answers listeners’ questions about the 2026 midterm elections and what they tell us about the 2028 Presidential race.
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  Erin Brockovich Takes on Data Centers 18.08.2026 23m

  The environmental activist has launched a project to document community concerns about the boom in data-center construction across the U.S.
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  Bernie Sanders Takes on Data Centers 14.08.2026 26m

  The Vermont senator co-sponsored a bill that calls for a moratorium on building data centers. He discusses the environmental and economic concerns, and what the government can do.
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  Sam Smith on Their New Album, “Hazel Eyes” 11.08.2026 28m

  The Grammy-winning singer talks about their new album, which marks a departure for them: these love songs are very much requited.
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  How Socialist Is the D.S.A.? Megan Romer Explains 07.08.2026 33m

  Romer, a co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, defends some of the D.S.A.’s controversial positions: “I think people like us being rather bold. . . . People want a fighter.”
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  The Democratic Socialist Running for Mayor of Los Angeles 03.08.2026 15m

  The city-council member Nithya Raman was an ally of Karen Bass, but Raman launched a challenge against her to bring more “urgency” to fighting the city’s housing crisis.
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  Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed Is “Not a Burn-It-Down Kind” of Candidate 31.07.2026 35m

  The midterms are becoming a referendum not just on Trump but on the Democratic Party. Will the Senate candidate be a savior of the Party—or a spoiler?
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  A Democrat and a Republican in Congress on the Blowback from Mass Detention 28.07.2026 16m

  The staff writer Jonathan Blitzer speaks with two lawmakers in Congress about the immigration crackdown: Democrat Jason Crow, of Colorado, and Republican María Salazar, of Florida.
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  One Refugee’s Journey Through ICE Detention 24.07.2026 34m

  In 2025, ICE began detaining people at immigration hearings, an unprecedented step. The staff writer Jonathan Blitzer shares the story of one detainee whose life was turned upside down.
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  Pick Three: Richard Brody on “The Odyssey” and Other Summer Films 21.07.2026 13m

  The film critic discusses three notable movies of this summer: Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster “The Odyssey,” the quirky comedy “I Love Boosters,” and the personal documentary “Remake.”
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  Rahm Emanuel Says Israel’s Path Is “Not Sustainable Politically” 17.07.2026 36m

  A likely Democratic Presidential candidate says the U.S. must end unconditional support for Israel. Emanuel explains his proposal for Middle East peace, and his position on trans rights.