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The Daily
The New York Times · Podcast · 2026
What hooked you in The Daily is the way rigorous, high-stakes reporting transforms complex global events into deeply personal narratives.
Books on the same thread
The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story
Nikole Hannah-Jones, The New York Times Magazine · Book · 2022
Shares a thread with The Daily: Social Justice.
Like The Daily, this work shifts your perspective on American history by grounding sweeping societal shifts in the lived, intimate experiences of those who were previously left out.
The Mueller Report
The Washington Post · Book · 2019
Explores: Russian Interference, Obstruction of Justice, Presidential Powers.
If you value the investigative clarity found in The Daily, this report offers the same dedication to uncovering the raw, factual truth behind the halls of political power.
Peril
Bob Woodward · Book · 2021
Explores: US Politics, Presidential Transition, Donald Trump Presidency.
Just as The Daily navigates the volatility of current affairs, this book pulls back the curtain on the fragility of democracy during a high-stakes presidential transition period.
The Girl on the Train
Paula Hawkins · Book · 2015
Explores: Unreliable Narrator, Alcoholism, Infidelity.
If The Daily hit, The Girl on the Train shares the thread.
Films on the same thread
The Post
Film · 2017
Explores: Freedom of the press, Whistleblowing, Institutional corruption.
This film mirrors the commitment to journalistic integrity explored in The Daily, capturing the tension and moral courage required when newsrooms challenge those in positions of authority.
Civil War
Alex Garland · Film · 2024
Explores: Media Ethics, American Decline, Political Polarization.
This story shares the focus of The Daily on the essential, dangerous work of journalists who place themselves at the center of the biggest stories of our time.
Series on the same thread
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
John Oliver · Series · 2014
Explores: Social Commentary, Political Satire, Explanatory Journalism.
Where The Daily provides serious analysis, this show applies that same explanatory rigor to the week's headlines, using wit to dismantle complex systems and institutional corruption.
The Morning Show
Jay Carson · Series · 2019
Explores: Media Ethics, Power Dynamics, Gender Inequality.
This series offers a look behind the broadcast booth of a morning show, echoing the high-pressure environment and ethical dilemmas central to the production of The Daily.
The Newsroom
Aaron Sorkin · Series · 2012
Explores: Ethics in Journalism, Idealism vs. Reality, Redemption.
Much like the team behind The Daily, the characters here pursue the idealistic mission of producing meaningful, accurate news despite the constant pressures of a modern media landscape.
The Office
Greg Daniels · Series · 2005
Explores: Office life, Everyday life, Eccentric characters.
If The Daily hit, The Office shares the thread.
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Common questions
How long does an episode of The Daily take to listen to?
Each episode of The Daily is designed to be twenty minutes long. The podcast is released six days a week, providing listeners with a concise look at the biggest stories of our time as reported by journalists from The New York Times.
What time is The Daily available to listen to each morning?
The Daily is ready for listeners by 6 a.m. each morning. You can access the latest episodes of The Daily by subscribing through the New York Times website, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred podcast application.
Who are the hosts of The Daily?
The Daily is hosted by Michael Barbaro, Rachel Abrams, and Natalie Kitroeff. These journalists guide listeners through the most significant news stories of our time in a format that aims to define what the news should sound like.
Where can I subscribe to The Daily?
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