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How Socialist Is the D.S.A.? Megan Romer Explains Friday, August 7, 2026

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 Monday, August 3, 2026

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 Friday, July 31, 2026

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 Tuesday, July 28, 2026

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 Friday, July 24, 2026

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 Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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” Friday, July 17, 2026

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.

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How an Estimated Seven Hundred Thousand People Have Died from DOGE’s U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Sunday, July 12, 2026

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.

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The World Cup, the Knicks, and LeBron James’s Fate: An All-Time Summer in Sports Friday, July 10, 2026

The staff writer Louisa Thomas on the U.S. men’s national soccer team, the N.B.A. off-season, and Serena Williams.

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The Sounds of Summer, with Fred Armisen Tuesday, July 7, 2026

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.

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Alicia Keys’s New York Musical Goes on National Tour Friday, July 3, 2026

In her Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, Keys tells a story very much like her own life—but don’t call it autobiographical.

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From The Political Scene: Donald Trump’s Dangerous Politicization of America’s Spy Agencies Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Bill Pulte, Trump’s pick for acting Director of National Intelligence, has no national-security experience.

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America at 250: A View from Britain, with “The Rest Is History” Friday, June 26, 2026

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.”

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From Critics at Large: Steve Spielberg's Blockbusters Tuesday, June 23, 2026

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.

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Hillary Clinton on How Donald Trump Lost the Iran War Thursday, June 18, 2026

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.

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The Sports Journalist Pablo Torre Has a Pulitzer, but Still Feels Like the “Turd” in the Pool Tuesday, June 16, 2026

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.

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Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Losing a Son in Gaza Friday, June 12, 2026

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.

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Seeing the Dark Side of the Moon on NASA’s Artemis II Mission Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The commander of Artemis II, Reid Wiseman, on travelling farther from Earth than any humans have gone.

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Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York Friday, June 5, 2026

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.

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Bonus: David Remnick Takes Calls on the Midterms and the Media Thursday, June 4, 2026

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.