The New Yorker Radio Hour
Episodes
From In the Dark: The Journey
New Yorker staff writer Ava Kaufman investigates a scandal involving a wealthy Los Angeles couple who used a self-created agency to recruit dozens of surrogates for children.
John Wilson and “The History of Concrete”
John Wilson discusses his new documentary, *The History of Concrete*, with New Yorker staff writer Andrew Morantz.
Colin Kaepernick, Ten Years After Taking a Knee
Colin Kaepernick discusses his new memoir, *The Perilous Fight*, detailing his journey from a star 49ers quarterback to a blackballed activist.
Edwidge Danticat on Haitian Americans in a Time of Peril
Edwidge Danticat discusses her new novel, Day, with Doreen San Felix, exploring themes of displacement and the complex definition of home for Haitian Americans.
Sarah Longwell, a Former Republican, on “How to Eat an Elephant”
Evan Osnos interviews political consultant Sarah Longwell, author of "How to Eat an Elephant," about defeating MAGA politics.
Gloria Steinem in Conversation with David Remnick, from 2015
This episode features a 2015 interview with Gloria Steinem, discussing her autobiography, the history of Ms.
Ian Frazier and Samy Burch on “Coyote vs. Acme”
Host David Remnick explores the journey of Ian Frazier’s 1990 New Yorker essay, "Coyote v.
Kai Bird on Roy Cohn, a Founding Father of Donald Trump’s America
David Remnick interviews historian Kai Bird about his biography *American Scoundrel*, which chronicles the life of Roy Cohn.
Jessica Tarlov, a Lonely Liberal on Fox News’ “The Five”
David Remnick interviews Jessica Tarloff, the liberal co-host of Fox News’ The Five, about her new book on winning political arguments.
Jon Lovett Answers Your Questions
David Remnick interviews John Lovett about the Democratic Party’s internal divisions ahead of the 2026 midterms and 2028 presidential race.
Erin Brockovich Takes on Data Centers
Erin Brockovich discusses her new campaign against the rapid expansion of AI data centers, which she argues are depleting water resources and disrupting communities nationwide.
Bernie Sanders Takes on Data Centers
Senator Bernie Sanders joins David Remnick to discuss his push for a national moratorium on AI data centers, citing environmental damage and job displacement.
Sam Smith on Their New Album, “Hazel Eyes”
Sam Smith discusses their new album, Hazel Eyes, with The New Yorker’s Jeffrey Masters, exploring its shift from heartbreak to reciprocated queer love.
How Socialist Is the D.S.A.? Megan Romer Explains
The New Yorker Radio Hour interviews Megan Romer, co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, to explore the group’s evolving influence and policy positions.
The Democratic Socialist Running for Mayor of Los Angeles
David Remnick interviews Los Angeles City Council member Nithya Raman, who is challenging incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in the runoff election.
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
Host Jonathan Blitzer examines the backlash against Trump’s immigration crackdown, featuring Democratic Congressman Jason Crow, who argues Democrats…
One Refugee’s Journey Through ICE Detention
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