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    The Political Scene | The New Yorker

    Join The New Yorker’s writers and editors for reporting, insight, and analysis of the most pressing political issues of our time. On Mondays, David Remnick, the editor of The New Yorker, presents conversations and feature stories about current events. On Wednesdays, the senior editor Tyler Foggatt goes deep on a consequential political story via far-reaching interviews with staff writers and outside experts. And, on Fridays, the staff writers Susan B. Glasser, Jane Mayer, and Evan Osnos discuss the latest developments in Washington and beyond, offering an encompassing understanding of this moment in American politics. 

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    The Politics of the Big Game Jun 18, 2026
    Show notes

    The New Yorker staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Louisa Thomas join Tyler Foggatt to discuss three recent collisions of sports and politics. Cunningham and Foggatt talk about President Donald Trump’s appearance at a Knicks game during the team’s championship run, which evoked a mixed reception from New Yorkers and complicated an otherwise celebratory week in the city. Then Fry and Foggatt discuss the U.F.C. fight that Trump hosted on the White House lawn—in celebration of America’s two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary, and his own birthday—and how it merged the aesthetics and politics of Trump’s second term. Finally, Thomas joins Foggatt to discuss the World Cup and how the Administration’s immigration policies, the Iran war, and America’s precarious standing on the international stage are impacting one of the world’s premier sports and cultural events.

    Listen to Critics at Large wherever you get your podcasts.

    This week’s reading:

    • “Fight Night at the White House,” by Naomi Fry
    • “Will Americans Start to Care About the World Cup Now?,” by Louisa Thomas
    • “Lessons in Fanhood from the Knicks,” by Vinson Cunningham
    • “Can the World Cup Transcend Donald Trump?,” by Ishaan Tharoor
    • “The World Cup and the Changing Psyche of the Haitian Diaspora,” by Doreen St. Félix
    • “How the Moroccan World Cup Team Became a Symbol of the Global South,” by Dan Greene


    The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine’s writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.

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    Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Losing a Son in Gaza Jun 15, 2026
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    When Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s son, Hersh, was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7, 2023, she became a prominent spokesperson for the families of Israeli hostages. Throughout Hersh’s captivity, and then after his murder, Goldberg-Polin, who was born in Chicago and emigrated to Israel in 2008, argued that Israel’s priority should be to bring the hostages home, and that the killing of all innocents, Israeli and Palestinian, must stop. She advocated with Israeli politicians, Pope Francis, and other leaders, and she addressed the Democratic National Convention in 2024. She recently spoke with David Remnick about her new book, “When We See You Again,” and how she has continued her work as a public figure despite unending grief. “People are desperate for us to be angry . . . to feel things that I think that they assume they would feel if they were in the position that we are in. But the truth is, I’m open to feeling anything,” she reflects. “I put Hersh in the ground on September 2, 2024. After that, I’m in a completely different universe.”

    Further reading:

    “Gaza’s Broken Politics,” by Mohammed R. Mhawish

    “The End of Israel’s Hostage Ordeal,” by Ruth Margalit

    “Why Hamas Agreed to Release the Hostages,” by Isaac Chotiner

    “Hope and Grief in Israel After the Gaza Ceasefire Deal,” by Ruth Margalit


    The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine’s writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.

    Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Donald Trump’s Imperial Birthday Spectacle Jun 13, 2026
    Show notes

    The Washington Roundtable discusses Donald Trump’s eightieth birthday, on Sunday, with a look at the pageantry and spectacle surrounding the planned U.F.C. fight on the South Lawn of the White House. The panel contrasts Trump’s desire to project power and masculinity with his recent pattern of disinhibition: from allegedly falling asleep at important meetings and the N.B.A. Finals to angry outbursts at reporters, including such politically damaging statements as “I love the inflation.” Is the President fading, physically and politically? “It’s not about the age; it’s about the behavior,” the staff writer Evan Osnos says. “It’s about the clear fact that his conduct, his cognitive function, his behavior is declining.”

    This week’s reading:

    • “What Jill Biden Doesn’t Say in Her White House Memoir,” by Amy Davidson Sorkin
    • “Can the World Cup Transcend Donald Trump?,” by Ishaan Tharoor
    • “The Supreme Court’s Latest Blow to Black Voters’ Rights,” by Ruth Marcus
    • “Is Elon Musk’s SpaceX Really Worth $1.75 Trillion?,” by John Cassidy
    • “Has Nancy Mace’s Crusade Against Sexual Violence Ruined Her Career?,” by Moira Donegan
    • “For the Nation’s Birthday, Making It Harder to Become an American,” by Jonathan Blitzer


    The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine’s writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.

    Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts.

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    The Abuse That Fuelled Andrew Tate's Media Empire Jun 10, 2026
    Show notes

    The New Yorker investigative reporter Heidi Blake joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss her reporting on Andrew Tate, the British American influencer and figurehead of the manosphere. They talk about Tate’s rise to prominence, the media empire he built by glorifying ideas about male dominance and female subjugation, and the allegations of rape, assault, coercion, and sex trafficking that have followed him and his brother, Tristan, across multiple countries. Drawing on leaked documents and messages, interviews with both Tates, and testimony from women who say they were victimized by the brothers, Blake explains how Tate’s online persona reflects a much longer history of alleged abuse and exploitation. Blake and Foggatt also explore Tate’s growing ties to people in Donald Trump’s orbit, and whether his support for Trump and the MAGA movement helped shape the political response to the investigations against him.

    This week’s reading:

    • “Andrew Tate’s Empire of Abuse,” by Heidi Blake
    • “Has Nancy Mace’s Crusade Against Sexual Violence Ruined Her Career?,” by Moira Donegan
    • “The Supreme Court’s Latest Blow to Black Voters’ Rights,” by Ruth Marcus
    • “For the Nation’s Birthday, Making It Harder to Become an American,” by Jonathan Blitzer
    • “Could Switzerland Become the First Country to Cap Its Population?,” by Jessi Jezewska Stevens

    The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine’s writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.

    Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York Jun 08, 2026
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    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


    The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine’s writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.

    Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Washington Roundtable Live: The Backlash Midterms Jun 06, 2026
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    The Washington Roundtable discusses the 2026 midterm elections and the prospects of a comeback for the Democratic Party with The New Yorker’s editor, David Remnick. Recorded during a live show at the 92nd Street Y, in Manhattan, the group explores the President’s abysmal approval ratings, key Senate races in Maine and Texas, fights over redistricting, and how public anger over corruption and wealth inequality could shape the battle for control of Congress. “It’s a stress test that we’re looking at,” the staff writer Jane Mayer says. “That’s what this midterm is: Can this democracy survive it? And, if it doesn’t, then what?” They also examine recent upheavals at CBS News and “60 Minutes,” and consider what those changes might mean for the future of investigative journalism.

    This week’s reading:

    • “The Changing Face of ‘Authenticity’ in Politics,” by Jon Allsop
    • “The Absurd Virtual Spectacle of Trump’s D.C.,” by Kyle Chayka
    • “This Is What Trumpian Self-Dealing Looks Like,” by John Cassidy
    • “The Strange Emptiness of the Crowded Governor’s Race in California,” by Nathan Heller


    The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine’s writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.

    Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    Trump’s Self-Dealing and the Question of Kleptocracy Jun 03, 2026
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    The New Yorker staff writer David D. Kirkpatrick joins Tyler Foggatt and Andrew Marantz to discuss his investigation—published in August, 2025—into the many ways President Donald Trump has profited during his second term, which include a reported private jet (a gift from Qatar), soaring valuations of Trump Media, and a flood of crypto ventures. They discuss whether these attempts at self-enrichment amount to ordinary political corruption, or whether they represent tools for consolidating power that could in turn accelerate democratic backsliding in the United States, much like in kleptocracies and oligarchies abroad.

    This episode originally aired on August 20, 2025.

    This week’s reading:

    • “Is There a Remedy for Presidential Profiteering?,” by David D. Kirkpatrick
    • “Trump’s Profiteering Hits $6 Billion,” by David D. Kirkpatrick
    • “This Is What Trumpian Self-Dealing Looks Like,” by John Cassidy
    • “How Trump Created a Slush Fund for His Allies,” by Ruth Marcus
    • “How Pakistan Is Using the Iran War to Reinvent Itself,” by Sudarsan Raghavan
    • “The Strange Emptiness of the Crowded Governor’s Race in California,” by Nathan Heller


    The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine’s writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.

    Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts.

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    Dan Osborn, the Independent Senate Candidate Who Could Tip Nebraska Jun 01, 2026
    Show notes

    As control of the Senate hangs in the balance, many eyes are on Dan Osborn, of Nebraska. He’s a dream candidate for the Democrats: a mechanic in the food-processing industry, a former president of his local union, and a veteran of the Navy and the Army National Guard. But Osborn isn’t a Democrat; he’s running as an independent. Polls show a close or tied race with the Republican incumbent, Pete Ricketts, an heir to a financial fortune. David Remnick talks with Osborn about leading a strike at a Kellogg’s plant; how Donald Trump’s tariffs are affecting voters in an agricultural state; and Osborn’s decision to not caucus with either party if he wins the seat.

    Further reading:

    • “Can the Democrats Take Back the Senate?,” by Amy Davidson Sorkin

    The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine’s writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.

    Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts.

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Whiplash of the U.S.-Iran Peace Talks May 27, 2026
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    The New Yorker contributing writer Robin Wright joins Tyler Foggatt to discuss the state of peace talks between the U.S. and Iran. They talk about the evolving terms—and major sticking points—of a potential agreement between the two countries, including the future of Iran’s nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. They also explore whether the war has ultimately weakened or emboldened Iran, and how Donald Trump’s approach to the conflict and negotiations fits into his broader diplomatic legacy.

    This week’s reading:

    • “The Epic Disaster of Operation Epic Fury,” by Robin Wright
    • “Why Any Plausible Iran Deal Is a Humiliation for Trump,” by Isaac Chotiner
    • “How Trump Created a Slush Fund for His Allies,” by Ruth Marcus
    • “Is the Working Class Finally Turning on Trump?,” by Eyal Press
    • “How Problematic Is Patriotism?,” by Arthur Krystal

    See Tyler Foggatt in Conversation with Robby Hoffman at the Cascade Ideas Festival on June 6th

    The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine’s writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.

    Tune in to The Political Scene wherever you get your podcasts.

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    The U.F.C. President, Dana White, on Donald Trump: “He’s Not a Racist” May 25, 2026
    Show notes

    There will be a variety of celebrations to honor America’s two-hundred-and-fiftieth anniversary this year. Much of it is to be expected: fireworks, red, white, and blue lights, even a military parade. But something else is happening, something that probably wouldn’t occur if anyone other than Donald Trump were President. The Ultimate Fighting Championship, the premier league for mixed martial arts, is staging a fight at the White House. The U.F.C. was founded in 1993, and exploded in popularity after Dana White took over as president of the company, in 2001. He’s also been friends with Donald Trump for a quarter century, and spoke on the President’s behalf at all three Republican National Conventions where Trump was the nominee. He’s stumped for him at rallies, and Trump even called him up to speak at his victory celebration on Election Night in 2024. David Remnick and White discuss his remarkable rise to prominence, and his relationship with the increasingly unpopular President. “He’s not a racist,” White tells Remnick. “He’s not a fascist. He loves this country. And if you’re an American—race, religion, whatever it is—President Trump is on your team, that I guarantee you.”

    Further reading:

    • “Donald Trump’s U.F.C. Victory Party,” by Sam Eagan
    • “Cage-Fighting During a Pandemic: Is This the Future of Sports?,” by Kelefa Sanneh
    • “Fighting for Trump: The U.F.C. Comes to New York City,” by Kelefa Sanneh


    See the Washington Roundtable live at 92NY on June 4th.

    The Political Scene draws on the reporting and analysis found in The New Yorker for lively conversations about the big questions in American politics. Join the magazine’s writers and editors as they put into context the latest news—about elections, the economy, the White House, the Supreme Court, and much more. New episodes are available three times a week.

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