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After back-and-forth attacks and an exchange of fiery language between President Trump and Iran’s leaders, it appears that both sides have returned to open conflict.

Today, David Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains what brought us to this point, and what this new phase of the war tells us about how difficult it will be to end.

Guest: David E. Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• After several days of strikes, Mr. Trump notified Congress that fighting with Iran had begun again, and he announced shipping fees that his administration previously deemed illegal.
• Analysis: As the cease-fire unraveled, the president’s aides insisted that they were not in violation of the preliminary accord.

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According to the Economic Research Service at the Department of Agriculture, prices across all food categories are expected to rise 3.2 percent in 2026.

Today, Jessica Cheung, a senior audio producer for “The Daily,” talks with the general manager of a food co-op in Pittsburgh about how the store is being affected by the quickly increasing costs.

Guest: 

• Jessica Cheung, a senior audio producer on “The Daily” for The New York Times.
• Tyler Kulp, general manager of the East End Food Co-op

Background reading: 

• Walmart said last week that it would lower some prices. While shoppers there and at other grocery stores may get better deals on some items, their overall grocery bill is unlikely to fall.
• In a survey, roughly 35 percent of Americans identified food as the single biggest source of financial pressure.
• A U.S.D.A. official called grocery chains to lower the price of beef.

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This Friday, “The Odyssey,” directed by Christopher Nolan, hits theaters. Even before the movie’s release, though, it’s proving to be a cultural event. Spirited discussions of Nolan’s cinematic interpretation of the epic poem already abound online, and they are likely to intensify after the public sees the film.

Why does a 12,000-line poem that is nearly 3,000 years old still feel resonant today? In this episode of “The Sunday Daily,” Natalie Kitroeff talks about the “Odyssey” with two writers who have produced some critically acclaimed and widely read modern interpretations of Greek classics: Emily Wilson, the first woman to translate the “Odyssey” from ancient Greek, and Madeline Miller, the author of the best-selling novels “Circe” and “Song of Achilles.”

On Today’s Episode:

Emily Wilson, a professor, classicist, author and translator of the “Odyssey”

Madeline Miller, the author of “Circe,” “Song of Achilles” and other books

Background Reading:

We’ll Help You Find Your Next Great Book. (Spoiler: It’s the ‘Odyssey.’)

The First Woman to Translate the ‘Odyssey’ Into English

Book Review: Turning Circe Into a Good Witch

Photo: Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures

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The legendary rock star, now 82, on how fame, touring and aging have changed him.

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In January, after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela, the Trump administration turned its attention to Cuba. In the months since, the White House has used every tool at its disposal to unseat the Communist government.

In May, sparking fears of a humanitarian crisis, Cuba reported that it had officially run out of oil as a result of the U.S. oil blockade.

Today, Lynsea Garrison, a senior producer for “The Daily,” talks with one Cuban about how his life has transformed under President Trump’s pressure campaign, and what the future holds for Cuban people.

Guest: Lynsea Garrison, senior producer on “The Daily” for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Cuba’s already-struggling schools are ending the academic year early because of the crippling fuel shortage caused by the U.S. oil blockade.
• The blockade has deepened a humanitarian crisis, forcing Cubans to lean on the island’s long tradition of community solidarity.

Photo: Lisette Poole González for The New York Times

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A recent financial disclosure shows that President Trump has made $2.2 billion since he returned to office.

Today, Eric Lipton, a New York Times investigative reporter, reveals the Trump family’s next potential windfall and how the president’s position is once again helping it happen.

Guest: Eric Lipton, an investigative reporter for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Mr. Trump and his family reaped huge financial rewards from a crypto venture, even as routine investors suffered vast losses.
• He has collected about $1.4 billion in new revenue from businesses that directly benefited from his actions as president.

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The campaign for Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for Senate from Maine, imploded this week after he was accused of rape.

Lisa Lerer and Shane Goldmacher, national political correspondents for The New York Times, discuss the battle over who should replace him on the ballot and the identity crisis inside the Democratic Party.

Guest:

• Lisa Lerer, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.
• Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Mr. Platner’s Democratic support evaporated after the sexual assault allegation.
• Progressives and moderates are gearing up for a fight over an as-yet-undecided process in Maine to name a replacement for Mr. Platner.

Photo: Sophie Park for The New York Times

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Last Thursday, the satirical newspaper The Onion started its own version of Infowars, the infamous online hub of misinformation created by Alex Jones.

The takeover has been years in the making. After Mr. Jones lost two defamation cases, his assets were put up for auction. The Onion took over Infowars and said it planned to convert the site into a parody of itself.

Ben Collins, who is the chief executive of The Onion, and the comedian Tim Heidecker talk about what they plan to do with the newly acquired platform and why they pushed so hard to take control of it. 

Guest:

• Ben Collins, chief executive of The Onion
• Tim Heidecker, actor and comedian

Background reading: 

• The Onion’s plan to take over Infowars.

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President Trump called a major bill to address the housing crisis “the most comprehensive and consequential housing legislation in the history of our country,” and a Congress controlled by his own party passed it by overwhelming margins.

So why is he refusing to sign it?

Michael Gold, who covers Congress for The New York Times, discusses Mr. Trump’s abrupt reversal and what may lie ahead.

Guest: Michael Gold, a congressional correspondent for The New York Times in Washington.

Background reading: 

• Mr. Trump’s refusal to sign the housing bill complicates a bipartisan effort.
• These are the three potential fates for the bill.

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In celebration of the United States of America’s 250th birthday, we posed a simple question to some of our favorite critics, columnists and editors across the New York Times newsroom, people who write about books, movies, TV shows, science, sports, wellness and food. We asked: What’s the most American thing on your beat?

On today’s episode, we present their answers. Happy Birthday, America!
 

On Today’s Episode

Joshua Barone, culture editor, on “Rodeo,” composed by Aaron Copland

Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic, on workout gear

Erik Piepenburg, culture writer, on the movie “Get Out”

Kevin Roose, technology columnist, on Amazon Prime

Mekado Murphy, culture editor, on the roller coaster The Beast

James Poniewozik, chief television critic, on “Survivor”

Jancee Dunn, wellness writer, on productivity and sleep

Elena Bergeron, culture editor, on U.S. hockey

Jennifer Szalai, nonfiction book critic at the Book Review, on “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World” by Henry Grabar

Bill Wasik, science editor, on liquid rocket fuel

Madison Malone Kircher, internet culture reporter, on Bama Rush

Kim Severson, food reporter, on M&M’s

MJ Franklin, editor at the Book Review, on “The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois” by Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

Helen Shaw, chief theater critic, on “The Century Cycle” by August Wilson

Alissa Wilkinson, film critic, on the movie “There Will Be Blood”

Zachary Small, culture reporter, on Grand Theft Auto

Elisabeth Vincentelli, culture reporter, on demolition derbies

Jason Zinoman, critic at large, on the song “Political Science” by Randy Newman

Jason Farago, critic at large, on the Statue of Liberty

A.O. Scott, critic at large, on “Crossing Brooklyn Ferry” by Walt Whitman (featuring a reading by Jeffrey Wright)

Gia Kourlas, dance critic, on “Stars and Stripes” by George Balanchine and “Appalachian Spring” by Martha Graham

Jon Caramanica, pop music critic, on “Trump Trump Baby” by Forgiato Blow

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Two hundred and fifty years ago, the founding fathers gave rise to a new nation. They also gave rise to an enduring myth about their virtue and what that meant about America’s virtue as a country.

Jia Lynn Yang, a New York Times journalist, discusses how the founding myth has evolved, why we are still fighting about it and why it may hold the key to America’s future.

Guest: Jia Lynn Yang, a New York Times journalist writing explanatory pieces about the ideas underlying the news.

Background reading: 

• Is there a founding story that can unify left and right?

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The rare doublet earthquake in Venezuela was one of the most powerful tectonic events to strike the country in the past century, and the death toll was virtually certain to rise as rescuers began to reach hard-hit areas and remote hillside towns.

Carlos Prieto, a producer on “The Daily,” speaks to Venezuelans about how they’ve united after the disaster. Then, Anatoly Kurmanaev, a New York Times correspondent in Venezuela, discusses how the aftermath of the tragedy has forced the Trump administration to shift its plans.

Guest: 

• Carlos Prieto, an audio producer for “The Daily.”
• Anatoly Kurmanaev, a reporter for The New York Times, currently covering Venezuela.

Background reading: 

• People are praying for rescues as hope fades after Venezuela’s double quake.
• The United States undercut María Corina Machado, an exiled opposition leader, as she tried to return to Venezuela.

Photo: Adriana Loureiro Fernandez for The New York Times

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As the cost of higher education has soared in recent decades, universities have attracted more scrutiny about the value of a four-year degree.

Now, the Trump administration is taking those questions to the next level with a set of policies that scales back the federal government’s student loan program.

Ron Lieber, who writes about personal finance for The New York Times, explains what the new changes are, and how they might reshape higher education in America.

Guest: Ron Lieber, the Your Money columnist for The New York Times, writes about everything from retirement savings and college tuition to credit reports and taxes.

Background reading: 

• Parents and graduate students have new loan limits. Who will fill the gap?
• What the new loan caps will mean for grad students this fall.

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The Supreme Court on Monday delivered one of the biggest changes in decades to how the federal government works when it ruled that President Trump could fire independent government regulators. Then, it announced an exception to its own ruling.

Ann E. Marimow, who covers the Supreme Court for The New York Times, explains what the court was up to.

Guest: Ann E. Marimow, the Supreme Court for The New York Times from Washington.

Background reading: 

• The Supreme Court expanded Mr. Trump’s power to fire officials but prevented the removal of Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve governor.

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Two weeks into the World Cup soccer tournament, it has already broken records. It has had its highest attendance ever, and generated the most goals scored in history.

But one of the biggest stories of the tournament is happening off the field as a wave of international visitors encounter America, and Americans encounter them.

Tariq Panja, a global sports correspondent at The New York Times, explains the magic and the complexity of this moment.

Then, Anna Foley, a producer for “The Daily,” talks to two lifelong fans of the Iranian team who discuss the complexity of national pride in the middle of war.

Guest: Tariq Panja, a global sports correspondent at The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Iran’s team was eliminated over the weekend, ending a politically charged odyssey.
• Scottish fans in Boston charmed the locals.

Photo: Kirby Lee/Imagn Images, via Reuters

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In 1992, David Wood became El Paso’s most notorious convicted serial killer. He has been on death row ever since. More than 30 years later, his lawyers have just a few months to argue his innocence and stop his execution.

This is the first episode of a new five-part series from Serial Productions called “The Last 12 Weeks.” You can find the rest of the series by searching for “The Last 12 Weeks” on your favorite podcast player.

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The comedian and actor says class and the way she grew up inform everything about the way she lives now.

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The Supreme Court delivered big wins for President Trump’s immigration agenda on Thursday. Two polarized decisions closed off another path to seek legal status in the United States and potentially set the stage for hundreds of thousands of people to be deported.

Hamed Aleaziz, who covers immigration policy for The New York Times, explains how these rulings have given Mr. Trump new tools to reshape immigration in America.

Guest: Hamed Aleaziz, who covers the Department of Homeland Security and immigration policy in the United States for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• The Supreme Court expanded Mr. Trump’s power over immigration.

Photo: Kenny Holston/The New York Times

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On Tuesday, a blowout in the New York primaries cemented Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a local kingmaker. All of his chosen candidates won, and their victories pointed to a growing movement within the Democratic Party.

Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics for The New York Times, explains whether their victories will help Democrats in the midterms.

Guest: Nicholas Fandos, a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Mr. Mamdani shook the Democratic establishment by helping drive three progressive candidates to victory.
• Here’s why New York’s Democratic establishment fell to Team Mamdani.

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As the United States and Iran try to reach a lasting end to the war, a major hurdle has emerged: the volatile conflict in Lebanon. President Trump needs Israel to stop attacking Hezbollah there to get Iran to agree to a deal.

The New York Times reporters Ronen Bergman and Mark Mazzetti discuss the growing tensions between the United States and Israel.

Guest:

• Ronen Bergman, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine based in Tel Aviv.
• Mark Mazzetti, an investigative reporter for The New York Times based in Washington focusing on national security.

Background reading: 

• Analysis: The conflict in Lebanon has become one of the main obstacles to ending the American-Israeli war on Iran.
• Vice President JD Vance lashed out at Israeli critics of a U.S.-Iran agreement.

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Through his second term, President Trump has systematically pressured judges to carry out his agenda in a little-known court system that oversees immigration.

Nicholas Nehamas, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times, speaks to Judge Holly D’Andrea about the Trump administration’s efforts to speed up deportations.

Guest:

• Nicholas Nehamas, a Washington correspondent for The New York Times.
• Holly D’Andrea, an immigration judge and president of the National Association of Immigration Judges.

Background reading: 

• How Mr. Trump purged immigration judges to speed up deportations.

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In his latest public health crusade, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, is asking why millions of Americans have been taking psychiatric drugs for far longer than ever intended.

In the process, he’s highlighting an open secret in medicine: that doctors are better at starting drug treatments than at stopping them, and that patients who want to end their treatment are increasingly taking matters into their own hands.

Ellen Barry, a mental health reporter, takes us inside the growing movement to “deprescribe.”

Guest: Ellen Barry, a reporter covering mental health for The New York Times.

Background reading: Some psychiatrists fear that Mr. Kennedy’s call to rein in the use of depression medications will drive patients away from care.

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The writer Tom Junod has spent a career crafting profiles for men’s magazines like GQ and Esquire, often of famously complicated men like Norman Mailer, Kevin Spacey and Tony Curtis.

But another man loomed behind Junod’s interest in these figures, informing his own sense of masculinity and manhood: his father, Lou.

Lou Junod was handsome, charismatic — a man who seemed like a celebrity, even though he wasn’t famous. He was also mysterious, a keeper of secrets that have continued to reverberate through his son’s life.

On today’s episode, Michael Barbaro talks with Junod about his new book, “In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man,” which is part memoir and part detective story, as well as a powerful meditation on fatherhood.

On Today’s Episode:

Tom Junod is the author of “In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man.”

Background Reading:

Tom Junod Would Like to Tell You About His Father

Art: Lou Junod with baby Tom in 1958.

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The writer and actor, known for his profane comedic antiheroes, likes to find universal truths in human flaws.

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After three months of war, Iran and the United States have agreed to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The news, which was first met with joy and relief, drew a wave of criticism when the actual terms of the agreement became public this week.

David Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains how the Trump administration has defended the deal, which seems to favor Iran.

Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• The U.S.-Iran deal, which left many of the toughest issues to future negotiations, came after a last-minute scramble.
• President Trump lashed out at critics of the agreement and threatened to bomb Iran again if it violated the deal.

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Warning: This episode discusses suicide.

Hours after Jeffrey Epstein arrived at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan, an employee expressed concern over his distraught state, saying in an email to the jail staff, “just to be on the safe side and prevent any suicidal thoughts can someone from Psychology come and talk with him.”

The reporter Charles Homans details The New York Times’s major new investigation, which tries to answer the question: Did the world’s most powerful and well-connected sex offender die by his own hand or by somebody else’s?

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or go to SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for a list of additional resources.

Guest: Charles Homans, a reporter covering national politics for The New York Times and The Times Magazine.

Background reading: Congressional action made possible the fullest examination of Epstein’s death, and The New York Times set out to do it.

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With the school year ending, all over the country educators and parents are taking stock of the drastic shift caused by artificial intelligence in the classroom.

Today, Natasha Singer, a technology reporter, discusses the year that reshaped American classrooms and how one dedicated teacher helped his students chart their own path into an uncertain future.

Guest: Natasha Singer, a technology reporter for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Teachers say they want to equip high school students to drive A.I., rather than be mere passengers steered by chatbots.
• A.I. companies are urging teachers to prepare students for an “A.I.-driven future.”
• The American Federation of Teachers recommended “no screens” at all for those in second grade or younger, and no A.I. chatbots for students in elementary school.

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For years, Hollywood has been trying to figure out how to get young people into movie theaters. This spring, it has happened at an unthinkable scale thanks to two low-budget horror films made by 20-something directors.

Today my colleague Kyle Buchanan explains what younger audiences see in these films and how they’ve energized an entire industry.

Guest: Kyle Buchanan, a pop culture reporter and awards season columnist for The New York Times.

Background reading: The viral creator Kane Parsons, who directed “Backrooms,” has gone from YouTube sensation to A24’s youngest director.

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After days of promising that a cease-fire was near, President Trump announced late Sunday that he had reached a deal with Iran.

Today, David Sanger, who spoke to the president, explains what is and is not included in the framework agreement, and how much closer it gets both sides to ending the war for good.

Guest: David E. Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• Mr. Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be “permanently toll-free” under the agreement with Iran.
• Washington and Tehran reach a framework for peace.

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Almost 50 years ago, Steven Spielberg directed “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” the story of an average man who discovers that humanity may not be alone in the universe. Over the decades, Spielberg has directed several movies about what would happen if humanity made contact with aliens. Would the aliens be kind like the title character in “E.T. the Extra Terrestrial”? Would they be cruel like the murderous aliens of “War of the Worlds”? And regardless of what the aliens were like, would we humans be ready to receive them?

Spielberg returns to the question of whether we’re alone in the universe, and what it might mean if we’re not, with his new film “Disclosure Day.” Today, he sits down with Rachel Abrams, a host of “The Daily,” to talk about the film, and about what he has learned over five decades of making movies about aliens.

On Today’s Episode

Steven Spielberg, director of “Disclosure Day.”

Background Reading

‘Disclosure Day’ Review: Spielberg Plays His Greatest Cosmic Hits

What Steven Spielberg Taught Me About Fear, Catharsis, and Being Human

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