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- Yesterday16 min
A Democrat and a Republican in Congress on the Blowback from Mass Detention
Though President Donald Trump came back to the White House with broad support for his border policies, his Administration’s immigration crackdown has been broadly unpopular. The staff writer Jonathan Blitzer spoke with two representatives in Congress about the blowback: Jason Crow, of Colorado, and María Salazar, of Florida. Crow is one of the Democratic Party’s recruitment co-chairs for the midterm elections, a role that entails helping candidates figure out what to say about issues that have proved controversial for their party. Salazar, whose district includes much of Miami, is a diehard Trump supporter, but many of her Republican constituents are outraged at how ICE has been operating, and she remains hopeful that the Administration might make a sharp turn. “Mr. President, you’ve got to change the way when it comes to immigration,” she’d like to tell him. “Otherwise, we’re not going to have a Republican Party.” Further listening: “A Member of the ‘Seditious Six’ on Reviving the Democratic Party,” an episode of The Political Scene featuring Jason Crow 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.
- 5 days agonarrative34 min5-min read
One Refugee’s Journey Through ICE Detention
This episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour follows the harrowing journey of Alsainy, a Guinean asylum seeker detained by ICE after a routine court check-in, exposing the Trump administration’s systemic dismantling of legal immigration protections. The story underscores how courthouse arrests, mass detentions, and legal sabotage have made the U.S. a far more dangerous place for refugees.
- 1 weeks agoconversational13 min4-min read
Pick Three: Richard Brody on “The Odyssey” and Other Summer Films
In a conversation with David Remnick, The New Yorker's film critic Richard Brody reviews Christopher Nolan's new blockbuster The Odyssey, a stylized, human-centric reinterpretation of Homer’s epic that downplays the gods and reimagines Odysseus as a PTSD-stricken war hero. Brody critiques Nolan’s restrained visual style and ideological messaging, then shifts to praise two smaller films: Ross McElwee’s deeply personal documentary Remake, about grieving his son through film, and Boots Riley’s audacious heist comedy I Love Boosters, which blends social critique with surrealism.
- 1 weeks agoconversational36 min5-min read
Rahm Emanuel Says Israel’s Path Is “Not Sustainable Politically”
Rahm Emanuel, a veteran Democratic operative and former mayor of Chicago, delivered a sharp critique of Israel’s current trajectory under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a speech at Tel Aviv University. He warned that Israel’s actions in Gaza and the West Bank, coupled with its isolationist policies, are eroding its global standing and U.S. public support—especially among younger Americans. Emanuel argued that unconditional U.S. military aid must end and be replaced with conditional support tied to diplomatic progress, including a revised 23-state solution. He also discussed his vision for American renewal, emphasizing education reform, research investment, and economic fairness, while distancing himself from both Trumpism and progressive identity politics.
- 2 weeks agonarrative31 min5-min read
How an Estimated Seven Hundred Thousand People Have Died from DOGE’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts
The episode examines the catastrophic consequences of the dissolution of USAID under the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s leadership of the so-called Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), which led to an estimated 700,000 deaths due to the collapse of life-saving global health programs. The conversation with Atul Gawande reveals a moral and institutional collapse driven by ideology over evidence.
- 2 weeks agoconversational18 min4-min read
The World Cup, the Knicks, and LeBron James’s Fate: An All-Time Summer in Sports
The New Yorker Radio Hour episode hosted by David Remnick features a wide-ranging sports conversation with staff writer Louisa Thomas, covering the NBA Finals, the World Cup, LeBron James’ future, and Serena Williams’ emotional comeback. The discussion blends sharp analysis with cultural commentary, examining how politics, technology, and public perception shape athletic narratives.
- 3 weeks agoconversational17 min3-min read
The Sounds of Summer, with Fred Armisen
Comedian and musician Fred Armisen, best known for Saturday Night Live and Portlandia, discusses his quirky, year-long passion project: an album titled 100 Sound Effects, a modern twist on vintage novelty records. In conversation with The New Yorker’s Michael Schulman, Armisen unpacks his lifelong obsession with sound — from childhood memories in Brazil to the sonic textures of SNL cold opens — and joins Schulman on a whimsical field recording expedition through New York City.
- 3 weeks agoconversational32 min7-min read
Alicia Keys’s New York Musical Goes on National Tour
Alicia Keys discusses the creation and emotional resonance of her Broadway musical Hell's Kitchen, a semi-autobiographical story inspired by her upbringing in 1980s Manhattan. In conversation with David Remnick, she reflects on her artistic evolution, the challenges of the music industry, and the cultural significance of merging contemporary R&B with musical theater.
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