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- Today27 min
Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, was one of a number of Kennedy family members who spoke out against the policies and the character of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Schlossberg became a public figure on social media, often trolling the right, doing his imitation of Vladimir Putin, or claiming that Usha Vance was carrying his baby. But, when Schlossberg decided to run for an open seat in Congress, critics pointed to his lack of experience in governing, or even holding a job. In some ways, Schlossberg seems a test case for how social-media influence may translate into electoral politics. “I understand that content creation is a new profession, and that it’s not synonymous for many people with a quote-unquote real job,” Schlossberg tells David Remnick. “I think that my experience is exactly what the Democratic Party needs right now from candidates.” Further reading: “How a Congressional Primary Became a Proxy Battle Over A.I.,” by Gideon Lewis-Kraus “ ‘Love Story’ Is a Forgettable Elegy for Gen X,” by Doreen St. Félix “A Battle with My Blood,” by Tatiana Schlossberg New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- Yesterday44 min
Bonus: David Remnick Takes Calls on the Midterms and the Media
In a guest appearance on WNYC’s “Brian Lehrer Show,” David Remnick, who hosts the New Yorker Radio Hour, discusses the Democratic Party’s identity crisis and the candidates vying in the midterm elections; the late newspaper magnate Donald Newhouse, and the importance of editorial independence in journalism; Remnick’s upcoming live taping at the Tribeca Festival, with “Pod Save America” ’s Jon Lovett, on June 10th; and, most important of all, the Knicks. Join David Remnick and Jon Lovett at the Tribeca Festival. New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Follow the show wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 3 days agoconversational23 min4-min read
Colson Whitehead on His Harlem Trilogy
David Remnick interviews Colson Whitehead, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Harlem Shuffle and Crook Manifesto, discussing his genre-bending fiction, research methods, and the moral complexity of his characters, particularly Ray Carney, a furniture salesman with a criminal side hustle. Whitehead reflects on his artistic freedom, the influence of New York City, and the eerie resonance of his work with real-world events like the George Floyd protests.
- 1 weeks agointerview26 min5-min read
Dan Osborn, the Independent Senate Candidate Who Could Tip Nebraska
Dan Osborne, a blue-collar union mechanic and independent Senate candidate in Nebraska, is mounting a surprisingly competitive campaign against Republican incumbent Pete Ricketts by positioning himself as an economic populist who rejects corporate influence and partisan loyalty. He argues that working people are being left behind by both parties and that real change requires breaking the stranglehold of money in politics.
- 1 weeks ago25 min
A FEMA Insider Says Morale Has Never Been Lower at the Embattled Agency
The Trump Administration has made little secret of its desire to dismantle the Federal Emergency Management Agency and give states the responsibility to respond to all manner of natural disasters on their own. FEMA has endured tremendous internal strife over leadership, and reports have suggested its mission has been compromised by partisan decision-making: President Trump—the sole arbiter of who ultimately gets FEMA relief—has rejected aid for Democratic-led states at the highest rate in the agency’s history. This has led to accusations of emergency aid being used as a “political cudgel,” and has had a chilling effect on some of the rank-and-file staff at the agency. The New Yorker Radio Hour’s Adam Howard speaks to a longtime employee of FEMA about what’s going on behind the scenes, and whether it could have a negative impact on the agency’s ability to respond to the next emergency. The subject of this interview is currently working for FEMA, a federal agency, and he asked to remain anonymous. His voice has been digitally regenerated for the audio of this interview. Further reading and listening: “American Emergency: The Movement to Kill FEMA,” by “On the Media” “Outrage and Paranoia After Hurricane Helene,” by Jessica Pishko “For the Victims of Florence, Trump Needs to Prove that He Can Get Hurricane Recovery Right,” by Doug Bock Clark and Charles Bethea “Inequality and Hurricane Harvey,” by Ben Taub New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, New Yorker staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- 2 weeks agointerview49 min7-min read
The U.F.C. President, Dana White, on Donald Trump: “He’s Not a Racist”
UFC President Dana White recounts his journey from jiu-jitsu enthusiast to leader of a $7.7 billion sports empire, detailing the sport’s evolution from underground spectacle to mainstream phenomenon, while defending his close friendship with Donald Trump and revealing plans for a historic UFC event on the White House lawn to mark America’s 250th anniversary.
- 2 weeks agonarrative18 min4-min read
America at 250: A View from the Streets
This special episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour, hosted by Jill Lepore, explores American identity and sentiment on the eve of the nation’s 250th anniversary through a series of unfiltered, on-the-ground interviews conducted across the U.S. The episode captures a deeply divided yet resilient national psyche, where pride, disillusionment, hope, and skepticism coexist.
- 3 weeks agonarrative32 min5-min read
The History Wars and America at 250, with the Historian Jill Lepore
The New Yorker Radio Hour explores the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence by reflecting on past national celebrations, particularly the 1976 bicentennial, and examining how Americans today grapple with a complex, often contradictory national identity. The episode argues that true patriotism lies not in uncritical celebration but in honest reckoning with history and democratic engagement.
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