The New Yorker Radio Hour

WNYC Studios and The New Yorker

Profiles, storytelling and insightful conversations, hosted by David Remnick.

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20 episodes
Updated Friday

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Friday · 35 min
Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed Is “Not a Burn-It-Down Kind” of Candidate
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?
Tuesday · 16 min
A Democrat and a Republican in Congress on the Blowback from Mass Detention
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.
July 24 · 34 min
One Refugee’s Journey Through ICE Detention
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.
July 21 · 13 min
Pick Three: Richard Brody on “The Odyssey” and Other Summer Films
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.”
July 17 · 36 min
Rahm Emanuel Says Israel’s Path Is “Not Sustainable Politically”
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.
July 12 · 31 min
How an Estimated Seven Hundred Thousand People Have Died from DOGE’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts
Atul Gawande, the former assistant administrator for global health at U.S.A.I.D., on the devastating effects of cuts to international aid by DOGE and Elon Musk.
July 10 · 18 min
The World Cup, the Knicks, and LeBron James’s Fate: An All-Time Summer in Sports
The staff writer Louisa Thomas on the U.S. men’s national soccer team, the N.B.A. off-season, and Serena Williams.
July 7 · 17 min
The Sounds of Summer, with Fred Armisen
The comedian talks about his recent album—a sound-effects record for the modern era—and the origin of his love of accents, with the staff writer Michael Schulman.
July 3 · 32 min
Alicia Keys’s New York Musical Goes on National Tour
In her Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Keys tells a story very much like her own life—but don’t call it autobiographical.
June 30 · 36 min
From The Political Scene: Donald Trump’s Dangerous Politicization of America’s Spy Agencies
Bill Pulte, Trump’s pick for acting Director of National Intelligence, has no national-security experience.
June 26 · 49 min
America at 250: A View from Britain, with “The Rest Is History”
The historian-podcasters Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland explain why losing the thirteen colonies “annoyed” the British, but “it could have been a lot worse.”
June 23 · 51 min
From Critics at Large: Steve Spielberg's Blockbusters
Half a century ago, the “Jaws” director created the blueprint for the modern blockbuster. With “Disclosure Day,” he returns to the form he helped invent.
June 18 · 49 min
Hillary Clinton on How Donald Trump Lost the Iran War
The former Secretary of State says that Benjamin Netanyahu and others tried to get her on board with an Iran attack. It was Trump who finally took the bait.
June 16 · 21 min
The Sports Journalist Pablo Torre Has a Pulitzer, but Still Feels Like the “Turd” in the Pool
The podcaster discusses why investigative reporting in sports is still rare and whether fans even want it, and the problem with private equity investing in professional teams.
June 12 · 39 min
Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Losing a Son in Gaza
The most visible spokesperson for the families of Israeli hostages in Gaza discusses her memoir, “When We See You Again,” and the unending pain of her son’s captivity and murder.
June 9 · 24 min
Seeing the Dark Side of the Moon on NASA’s Artemis II Mission
The commander of Artemis II, Reid Wiseman, on travelling farther from Earth than any humans have gone.
June 5 · 27 min
Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York
The candidate admits that his social-media influence may not look like a “quote-unquote real job” to some people—but argues that it’s what the Democratic Party needs.
June 4 · 44 min
Bonus: David Remnick Takes Calls on the Midterms and the Media
In a guest appearance on WNYC’s “Brian Lehrer Show,” Remnick discusses the Democratic candidates, editorial independence, and his upcoming event with “Pod Save America” ’s Jon Lovett.
June 2 · 23 min
Colson Whitehead on His Harlem Trilogy
The only living novelist with two Pulitzer Prizes talks about the crooked protagonist of his series—and how David Bowie influenced his approach to fiction.
May 29 · 26 min
Dan Osborn, the Independent Senate Candidate Who Could Tip Nebraska
David Remnick talks with the veteran, mechanic, and union leader, who is running in a closely watched race against a Republican incumbent in a deep-red state.

The New Yorker Radio Hour

Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed Is “Not a Burn-It-Down Kind” of Candidate

A Democrat and a Republican in Congress on the Blowback from Mass Detention

One Refugee’s Journey Through ICE Detention

Pick Three: Richard Brody on “The Odyssey” and Other Summer Films

Rahm Emanuel Says Israel’s Path Is “Not Sustainable Politically”

How an Estimated Seven Hundred Thousand People Have Died from DOGE’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts

The World Cup, the Knicks, and LeBron James’s Fate: An All-Time Summer in Sports

The Sounds of Summer, with Fred Armisen

Alicia Keys’s New York Musical Goes on National Tour

From The Political Scene: Donald Trump’s Dangerous Politicization of America’s Spy Agencies

America at 250: A View from Britain, with “The Rest Is History”

From Critics at Large: Steve Spielberg's Blockbusters

Hillary Clinton on How Donald Trump Lost the Iran War

The Sports Journalist Pablo Torre Has a Pulitzer, but Still Feels Like the “Turd” in the Pool

Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Losing a Son in Gaza

Seeing the Dark Side of the Moon on NASA’s Artemis II Mission

Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York

Bonus: David Remnick Takes Calls on the Midterms and the Media

Colson Whitehead on His Harlem Trilogy

Dan Osborn, the Independent Senate Candidate Who Could Tip Nebraska