As the world begins to experiment with the power of artificial intelligence, a debate has begun about how to contain its risks. One of the sharpest and most urgent warnings has come from a man who helped invent the technology.Cade Metz, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, speaks to Geoffrey Hinton, who many consider to be the godfather of A.I.Guest: Cade Metz, a technology correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: For half a century, Geoffrey Hinton nurtured the technology at the heart of chatbots like ChatGPT. Now he worries it will cause serious harm.Here’s how A.I. could be weaponized to spread disinformation.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

As the world begins to experiment with the power of artificial intelligence, a debate has begun about how to contain its risks. One of the sharpest and most urgent warnings has come from a man who helped invent the technology.Cade Metz, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, speaks to Geoffrey Hinton, who many consider to be the godfather of A.I.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/cade-metz">Cade Metz</a>, a technology correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>For half a century, Geoffrey Hinton nurtured the technology at the heart of chatbots like ChatGPT.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/technology/ai-google-chatbot-engineer-quits-hinton.html"> Now he worries it will cause serious harm</a>.</li><li>Here’s how A.I.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/06/07/technology/ai-text-disinformation.html?action=click&amp;module=RelatedLinks&amp;pgtype=Article"> could be weaponized to spread disinformation</a>.</li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

The Daily

The Godfather of A.I. Has Some Regrets

Really interesting discussion about the development of AI and the many ethical dilemmas we now face because of it. Wild to think that one of the creators has regrets about the tech 😳

When Elizabeth Holmes founded Theranos, the blood testing start-up, she was held up as one of the next great tech innovators.But her company collapsed, and she was accused of lying about how well Theranos’s technology worked. Now she is on trial on fraud charges.The case against Ms. Holmes is being held up as a referendum on the “fake it till you make it” culture of Silicon Valley, but it’s also about so much more.Guest: Erin Griffith, a reporter covering technology start-ups and venture capital for The New York Times. Sign up here to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: The trial of Ms. Holmes will cap a saga of Silicon Valley ambition and deception.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

When Elizabeth Holmes founded Theranos, the blood testing start-up, she was held up as one of the next great tech innovators.But her company collapsed, and she was accused of lying about how well Theranos’s technology worked. Now she is on trial on fraud charges.The case against Ms. Holmes is being held up as a referendum on the “fake it till you make it” culture of Silicon Valley, but it’s also about so much more.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/erin-griffith?smid=pc-thedaily">Erin Griffith</a>, a reporter covering technology start-ups and venture capital for The New York Times. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/signup/NTTD?smid=pc-thedaily">Sign up here</a> to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-daily?module=inline">subscribe to our newsletter</a>. Background reading: <ul><li>The trial of Ms. Holmes will cap<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/30/technology/trial-elizabeth-holmes-theranos.html"> a saga of Silicon Valley ambition and deception</a>.</li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

The United States v. Elizabeth Holmes

More coverage of the Elizabeth Holmes case!! Excellent overview of the defense/prosecution arguments in this one.

This episode contains strong language.What started out as a kind of inside joke in the world of cryptocurrency has quickly become, for some, a very serious path to wealth. Today we explore the latest frenzy around a digital currency, what it tells us about the flaws in the old economy — and the risks and rewards of the new one.Guest: Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times, spoke with Glauber Contessoto about his investment in Dogecoin.Sign up here to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: Dogecoin has experienced a scarcely believable surge in the past few weeks. And the currency’s value has been closely tied to the Twitter presence, and even the “Saturday Night Live” appearance, of Elon Musk.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

This episode contains strong language.What started out as a kind of inside joke in the world of cryptocurrency has quickly become, for some, a very serious path to wealth. Today we explore the latest frenzy around a digital currency, what it tells us about the flaws in the old economy — and the risks and rewards of the new one.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/kevin-roose">Kevin Roose</a>, a technology columnist for The New York Times, spoke with Glauber Contessoto about his investment in Dogecoin.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/signup/NTTD?smid=pc-thedaily">Sign up here</a> to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-daily?module=inline">subscribe to our newsletter</a>. Background reading: <ul><li>Dogecoin has experienced a<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/05/05/business/dogecoin-crypto-price.html"> scarcely believable surge</a> in the past few weeks. And the currency’s value has been closely tied to the Twitter presence, and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/05/10/business/stock-market-today/dogecoin-elon-musk">even the “Saturday Night Live” appearance</a>, of Elon Musk.</li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

A Conversation With a Dogecoin Millionaire

The story of this guy is wild. Went in debt to buy doge and has made millions now, but he refuses to sell...

This episode contains strong language. On Sunday, the president of Afghanistan fled the country; the Taliban seized control of Kabul, the capital; and the American-backed government collapsed.One outspoken critic of the Taliban — a 33-year-old Kabul resident who asked that we refer to her by the initial R for fear of retaliation — shared her experiences as the insurgents closed in.Sign up here to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: Kabul fell to the Taliban far faster than many had imagined it would, leaving most Afghans with no way out.The Afghan military was built over 20 years. How did it collapse so quickly?For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

This episode contains strong language. On Sunday, the president of Afghanistan fled the country; the Taliban seized control of Kabul, the capital; and the American-backed government collapsed.One outspoken critic of the Taliban — a 33-year-old Kabul resident who asked that we refer to her by the initial R for fear of retaliation — shared her experiences as the insurgents closed in.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/signup/NTTD?smid=pc-thedaily">Sign up here</a> to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-daily?module=inline">subscribe to our newsletter</a>. Background reading: <ul><li>Kabul fell to the Taliban far faster than many had imagined it would,<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/15/world/asia/kabul-afghanistan.html?smid=pc-thedaily"> leaving most Afghans with no way out</a>.</li><li>The Afghan military was built over 20 years.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/13/world/asia/afghanistan-rapid-military-collapse.html?smid=pc-thedaily"> How did it collapse so quickly?</a></li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

The Fall of Afghanistan

This was heart breaking to listen to. 
The Daily rams home how much of a tragedy the fall of Afghanistan is and how betrayed the people over there feel. If you’re wondering why anyone should care, then listen to this episode. 

What began as a public health crisis in China is well on the way to becoming a pandemic. And while there is a lot of news about the coronavirus, there is also a lack of understanding about the severity of the threat. As officials warn of a potential outbreak in the U.S., we ask: How bad could the coronavirus get? Guest: Donald G. McNeil Jr., a science and health reporter for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Background reading: President Trump sought to reassure the country that the U.S. government was controlling the spread of the coronavirus after his administration weathered days of criticism.Here are the latest updates on the illness’s sweep around the world, with cases in at least 44 countries.What can you do to protect yourself and your family from the virus?

What began as a public health crisis in China is well on the way to becoming a pandemic. And while there is a lot of news about the coronavirus, there is also a lack of understanding about the severity of the threat. As officials warn of a potential outbreak in the U.S., we ask: How bad could the coronavirus get? Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/donald-g-mcneil-jr?smid=pc-thedaily" target="_blank">Donald G. McNeil Jr.</a>, a science and health reporter for The New York Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Background reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/26/us/politics/trump-coronavirus-cdc.html?action=click&amp;module=Top%20Stories&amp;pgtype=Homepage" target="_blank">President Trump sought to reassure</a> the country that the U.S. government was controlling the spread of the coronavirus after his administration weathered days of criticism.</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/27/world/coronavirus-news.html?action=click&amp;pgtype=Article&amp;state=default&amp;module=styln-coronavirus&amp;variant=show&amp;region=TOP_BANNER&amp;context=storyline_menu" target="_blank">Here are the latest updates</a> on the illness’s sweep around the world, with cases in at least 44 countries.</li><li>What can you do to<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/25/health/prepare-for-coronavirus.html" target="_blank"> protect yourself and your family</a> from the virus?</li></ul>

The Coronavirus Goes Global

I didn’t realize the flu of 1918 actually dwindled in the summer but then came back hard in the fall. Hopefully we can produce some treatment by then 😷

Don, a 38-year-old single father from Pittsburgh, doesn’t want to be lumped into the “crazy anti-vax crowd.”Jeannie, a middle school teacher, has never vaccinated her teenage son and says she won’t start now.Lyndsey, from Florida, regrets having not had her late grandmother vaccinated against Covid-19.With the Delta variant of the coronavirus raging, we hear from some Americans who have decided not to get vaccinated. Guest: Jan Hoffman, a reporter covering behavioral health and health law for The New York Time; and Sophie Kasakove, a reporting fellow for The Times’s National Desk. Sign up here to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, subscribe to our newsletter. Background reading: Who are the unvaccinated in America? There’s no single answer.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Don, a 38-year-old single father from Pittsburgh, doesn’t want to be lumped into the “crazy anti-vax crowd.”Jeannie, a middle school teacher, has never vaccinated her teenage son and says she won’t start now.Lyndsey, from Florida, regrets having not had her late grandmother vaccinated against Covid-19.With the Delta variant of the coronavirus raging, we hear from some Americans who have decided not to get vaccinated. Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jan-hoffman?smid=pc-thedaily">Jan Hoffman</a>, a reporter covering behavioral health and health law for The New York Time; and <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/sophie-kasakove?smid=pc-thedaily">Sophie Kasakove</a>, a reporting fellow for The Times’s National Desk. <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/signup/NTTD?smid=pc-thedaily">Sign up here</a> to get The Daily in your inbox each morning. And for an exclusive look at how the biggest stories on our show come together, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/the-daily?module=inline">subscribe to our newsletter</a>. Background reading: <ul><li>Who are<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/31/us/virus-unvaccinated-americans.html?smid=pc-thedaily"> the unvaccinated in America</a>? There’s no single answer.</li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Voices of the Unvaccinated

One of my favorite arguments in this episode is "I'm vegan and healthy, I don't need a vaccine" 😂😂 in all seriousness, I do think conversations like this are extremely important. Everyone has their own reasons for getting vaccinated or not getting vaccinated, and I found the personal stories in this episode so interesting. Such a bizarre cultural phenomenon that we are living through. 

A few weeks ago, footage showing asylum seekers, including young children, being rounded up, taken to sea and abandoned on a raft by the Greek Coast Guard was sent to The New York Times.Matina Stevis-Gridneff, The Times’s bureau chief in Brussels, discusses how she proved the truth of the tip that a major European government was carrying out an illegal scheme risking the lives of civilians.Guest: Matina Stevis-Gridneff, the Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times.Background reading: Greece has said that it doesn’t ditch migrants at sea. But it was caught in the act.The Times’s investigation into the video points to a slew of Greek, European Union and international law violations.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

A few weeks ago, footage showing asylum seekers, including young children, being rounded up, taken to sea and abandoned on a raft by the Greek Coast Guard was sent to The New York Times.Matina Stevis-Gridneff, The Times’s bureau chief in Brussels, discusses how she proved the truth of the tip that a major European government was carrying out an illegal scheme risking the lives of civilians.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/matina-stevis-gridneff">Matina Stevis-Gridneff</a>, the Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>Greece has said that it doesn’t ditch migrants at sea. But<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/world/europe/greece-migrants-abandoned.html"> it was caught in the act</a>.</li><li>The Times’s investigation into the video points to<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/22/world/europe/greece-migrants-video-eu-investigation.html"> a slew of Greek, European Union and international law violations</a>.</li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Turned Away and Left at Sea

About 50 years ago, the educator Lucy Calkins pioneered a technique called balanced literacy, which de-emphasized the use of phonics to teach reading. It was widely adopted in the United States, including in New York, the country’s largest public school system.But doubts about the approach persisted, and now it seems that using balanced literacy has given a generation of American students the wrong tools.Dana Goldstein, who covers family policy and demographics for The Times, discusses the story of balanced literacy and how Professor Calkins is trying to fix the problems that the technique created.Guest: Dana Goldstein, a national correspondent for The New York Times who writes about family policy and demographics.Background reading: Lucy Calkins has rewritten her curriculum to include a fuller embrace of phonics. Critics may not be appeased.Fed up parents, civil rights activists, newly awakened educators and lawmakers are crusading for “the science of reading.” Can they get results?For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

About 50 years ago, the educator Lucy Calkins pioneered a technique called balanced literacy, which de-emphasized the use of phonics to teach reading. It was widely adopted in the United States, including in New York, the country’s largest public school system.But doubts about the approach persisted, and now it seems that using balanced literacy has given a generation of American students the wrong tools.Dana Goldstein, who covers family policy and demographics for The Times, discusses the story of balanced literacy and how Professor Calkins is trying to fix the problems that the technique created.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/dana-goldstein">Dana Goldstein</a>, a national correspondent for The New York Times who writes about family policy and demographics.Background reading: <ul><li>Lucy Calkins has rewritten her curriculum to include a fuller embrace of phonics.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/22/us/reading-teaching-curriculum-phonics.html"> Critics may not be appeased.</a></li><li>Fed up parents, civil rights activists, newly awakened educators and lawmakers are crusading for “the science of reading.”<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/us/science-of-reading-literacy-parents.html"> Can they get results?</a></li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

She Taught Millions of Kids the Wrong Way to Read

This episode contains descriptions of violence.In the two years since the United States pulled out of Afghanistan, the Taliban has shut women and girls out of public life.Christina Goldbaum, a correspondent in the Kabul bureau for The New York Times, traveled across Afghanistan to talk to women about how they’re managing the changes. What she found was not what she had expected.Guest: Christina Goldbaum, a correspondent in the Times bureau in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.Background reading: The Taliban’s takeover ended decades of war. But their restrictions, and the economic fallout, have thrown many women into a new era of diminished hopes.In an uncommon display of consensus, the U.N. Security Council has called for the Taliban to end their prohibitions on women working and attending school after sixth grade.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

This episode contains descriptions of violence.In the two years since the United States pulled out of Afghanistan, the Taliban has shut women and girls out of public life.Christina Goldbaum, a correspondent in the Kabul bureau for The New York Times, traveled across Afghanistan to talk to women about how they’re managing the changes. What she found was not what she had expected.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/christina-goldbaum">Christina Goldbaum</a>, a correspondent in the Times bureau in Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan.Background reading: <ul><li>The Taliban’s takeover ended decades of war. But their restrictions, and the economic fallout, have thrown many women into<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/03/08/world/asia/afghanistan-taliban-women.html"> a new era of diminished hopes</a>.</li><li>In an uncommon display of consensus, the U.N. Security Council has<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/27/world/asia/un-security-council-condemns-taliban.html?searchResultPosition=3"> called for the Taliban to end their prohibitions on women</a> working and attending school after sixth grade.</li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

The New Afghanistan, Through the Eyes of Three Women

This weekend, we’re bringing dispatches from Times critics and writers on great music, TV, movies, recipes and more. They’re all part of a new series called “NYT Shorts,” available only on NYT Audio, our new iOS audio app. It’s home to podcasts, narrated articles from our newsroom and other publishers, and exclusive new shows. Find out more at nytimes.com/audioapp. On today’s episode: An ode to the Dominican musical genre dembow.  The many uses of Worcestershire sauce, an often misunderstood pantry staple. A Times health editor on how she holds it all together.

This weekend, we’re bringing dispatches from Times critics and writers on great music, TV, movies, recipes and more. They’re all part of a new series called “NYT Shorts,” available only on NYT Audio, our new iOS audio app. It’s home to podcasts, narrated articles from our newsroom and other publishers, and exclusive new shows. Find out more at <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nyt-audio/id1549293936">nytimes.com/audioapp</a>. On today’s episode: <ul><li>An ode to the Dominican musical genre dembow.  </li><li>The many uses of Worcestershire sauce, an often misunderstood pantry staple. </li><li>A Times health editor on how she holds it all together. </li></ul>

Special Episode: A Crash Course in Dembow, a Misunderstood Pantry Staple and Simple Tips to Keep Calm and Carry On

In recent years, well-paid and college-educated Americans have shed major cities like New York, San Francisco and Washington for places like Philadelphia or Birmingham, Ala.Emily Badger, who writes about cities and urban policy for The Upshot at The New York Times, explains what is driving the change, and what it means for the future of the American city.Guest: Emily Badger, a cities and urban policy correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Coastal cities have long been too expensive for low-wage workers. Now college graduates are leaving, too.More renters are moving out of big cities. But where are they going?For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

In recent years, well-paid and college-educated Americans have shed major cities like New York, San Francisco and Washington for places like Philadelphia or Birmingham, Ala.Emily Badger, who writes about cities and urban policy for The Upshot at The New York Times, explains what is driving the change, and what it means for the future of the American city.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/emily-badger">Emily Badger</a>, a cities and urban policy correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>Coastal cities have long been too expensive for low-wage workers.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/05/15/upshot/migrations-college-super-cities.html"> Now college graduates are leaving, too.</a></li><li>More renters are moving out of big cities.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/04/realestate/home-searches-cities.html?searchResultPosition=5"> But where are they going?</a></li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

America’s Big City Brain Drain

With stunning speed, the status of trans youth has become the rallying cry of the Republican Party, from state legislatures to presidential campaigns.Adam Nagourney, who covers West Coast cultural affairs for The New York Times, explains how that came to be, and why it’s proving such a potent issue.Guest: Adam Nagourney, a West Coast cultural affairs correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Defeated on same-sex marriage, the religious right went searching for an issue that would re-energize supporters and donors.Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, anti-gay rhetoric and calls to roll back L.G.B.T.Q. rights have grown bolder among Republican elected officials and candidates.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

With stunning speed, the status of trans youth has become the rallying cry of the Republican Party, from state legislatures to presidential campaigns.Adam Nagourney, who covers West Coast cultural affairs for The New York Times, explains how that came to be, and why it’s proving such a potent issue.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/adam-nagourney">Adam Nagourney</a>, a West Coast cultural affairs correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>Defeated on same-sex marriage, the religious right went<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/16/us/politics/transgender-conservative-campaign.html"> searching for an issue that would re-energize supporters and donors</a>.</li><li>Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade,<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/22/us/politics/after-roe-republicans-sharpen-attacks-on-gay-and-transgender-rights.html?action=click&amp;module=RelatedLinks&amp;pgtype=Article"> anti-gay rhetoric and calls to roll back L.G.B.T.Q. rights have grown bolder</a> among Republican elected officials and candidates.</li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Why the G.O.P. Is So Focused on Trans Kids

Since 2016, the cardinal rule of Republican politics has been to defend Donald J. Trump and his allies at all costs, no matter the allegation. That appeared to change last week, when Texas lawmakers issued 20 articles of impeachment against their state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, a powerful Trump supporter.J. David Goodman, the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times, explains what the escalating conflict in Texas indicates about tensions within the party.Guest: J. David Goodman, the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times.Background reading: The extraordinary vote on impeachment exposed rifts among Texas Republicans and set the stage for a showdown in the State Senate.The escalating conflict between moderates and hard-liners in one of the Republican Party’s most important states highlights tension over the future of the party.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Since 2016, the cardinal rule of Republican politics has been to defend Donald J. Trump and his allies at all costs, no matter the allegation. That appeared to change last week, when Texas lawmakers issued 20 articles of impeachment against their state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton, a powerful Trump supporter.J. David Goodman, the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times, explains what the escalating conflict in Texas indicates about tensions within the party.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/j-david-goodman">J. David Goodman</a>, the Houston bureau chief for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li>The extraordinary vote on impeachment exposed rifts among Texas Republicans and<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/28/us/texas-ken-paxton-impeachment-takeaways.html"> set the stage for a showdown</a> in the State Senate.</li><li>The escalating conflict between moderates and hard-liners in one of the Republican Party’s most important states<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/28/us/texas-republicans-ken-paxton-legislature.html"> highlights tension over the future of the party.</a></li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Republicans Impeach One of Their Own

This weekend, we’re bringing dispatches from Times critics and writers on great music, TV, movies, recipes and more. They’re all part of a new series called “NYT Shorts,” available only on NYT Audio, our new iOS audio app. It’s home to podcasts, narrated articles from our newsroom and other publishers, and exclusive new shows. Find out more at nytimes.com/audioapp. On today’s episode: Five minutes to fall in love with jazz legend Sun Ra. A food critic’s love letter to the eggplant.  Recommendations from a Times editor on what to listen to, watch and who to follow this weekend.

This weekend, we’re bringing dispatches from Times critics and writers on great music, TV, movies, recipes and more. They’re all part of a new series called “NYT Shorts,” available only on NYT Audio, our new iOS audio app. It’s home to podcasts, narrated articles from our newsroom and other publishers, and exclusive new shows. Find out more at <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/nyt-audio/id1549293936">nytimes.com/audioapp</a>. On today’s episode: <ul><li>Five minutes to fall in love with jazz legend Sun Ra. </li><li>A food critic’s love letter to the eggplant.  </li><li>Recommendations from a Times editor on what to listen to, watch and who to follow this weekend. </li></ul>

Special Episode: An Interplanetary Jazz Legend, a Cosmic Vegetable and a Psychic Prodigy

Top White House officials and Republican lawmakers are racing to reach an agreement as the date when the United States is projected to default on its debt approaches.Jim Tankersley, who covers the White House for The New York Times, looks at the state of the negotiations and explains what it will take to win over enough votes in Congress to avoid an economic disaster.Guest: Jim Tankersley, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: The details have not been finalized, but the deal taking shape would allow Republicans to point to spending reductions and Democrats to say they had prevented large cuts.The longer it takes to reach an agreement, the more turmoil there could be for the United States and the global economy. Here’s what to know.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

Top White House officials and Republican lawmakers are racing to reach an agreement as the date when the United States is projected to default on its debt approaches.Jim Tankersley, who covers the White House for The New York Times, looks at the state of the negotiations and explains what it will take to win over enough votes in Congress to avoid an economic disaster.Guest: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/by/jim-tankersley">Jim Tankersley</a>, a White House correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: <ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/25/us/politics/republicans-debt-limit-talks-biden.html">The details have not been finalized</a>, but the deal taking shape would allow Republicans to point to spending reductions and Democrats to say they had prevented large cuts.</li><li>The longer it takes to reach an agreement, the more turmoil there could be for the United States and the global economy.<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/05/08/us/debt-limit-congress-yellen.html"> Here’s what to know</a>.</li></ul>For more information on today’s episode, visit <a href="http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily">nytimes.com/thedaily</a>. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

A Looming U.S. Debt Default

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