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The New Yorker Radio Hour
At an Embattled Moment, the New York Times’ Publisher Makes a Stand
A. G. Sulzberger on why—in this age of deep political divides—he went public in defense of traditional journalistic values. Plus, a conversation with the poet Paul Tran.
Should We, and Can We, Put the Brakes on Artificial Intelligence?
Sam Altman, who ushered in ChatGPT, and Yoshua Bengio, an early pioneer of A.I., discuss the growing concerns surrounding unfettered, nonhuman intelligence.
E. Jean Carroll on Defamatory Trump, and Rob Marshall on “The Little Mermaid”
Carroll and her lawyer, Roberta Kaplan, on their next move against Donald Trump’s campaign of defamation. Plus, the director of Disney’s new film on bringing the mermaid to life.
Behind the Scenes with Tom Hanks
The actor kicks off the book tour for his début novel, “The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece,” onstage with David Remnick. Plus, Jill Lepore on gardening and history.
W.G.A. Strike: Why Your Favorite Shows Could Go Dark
Michael Schulman talks with Laura Jacqmin, a veteran TV writer and a Writers Guild strike captain. Plus, the comedian and essayist Samantha Irby in conversation with Doreen St. Félix.
The Political Scene
In a Divided Era, the New York Times’ Publisher Makes a Stand
At a moment of political polarization and attacks on the media, A. G. Sulzberger goes public in defense of traditional journalistic values.
Trump’s Latest Indictment Is Also About the Future of the Country
With the former President facing federal charges, our political roundtable considers how much baggage is too much to win the Republican nomination.
The Flimsy Legal Theory That Could Upend American Elections
How the independent-state-legislature theory—originally a cynical gambit by George W. Bush’s campaign team—became a threat to democracy.
The Creator of ChatGPT on the Rise of Artificial Intelligence
Sam Altman, the C.E.O. of OpenAI, discusses the surge of A.I. tools, such as ChatGPT, explaining their applications, limitations, and the need for government regulation.
Is the Debt-Ceiling Deal a Template to Fix Washington, or a Mere Blip?
As lawmakers at the Capitol avoid financial catastrophe, our political roundtable looks at the debt-ceiling compromise and asks whether the center can hold in today’s rage-filled politics.
Fiction
Ottessa Moshfegh Reads David Means
The author joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss the story “Two Ruminations on a Homeless Brother,” which was published in a 2017 issue of the magazine.
Jonas Hassen Khemiri Reads Vladimir Nabokov
The author joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss the story “A Slice of Life,” which was published in a 1976 issue of the magazine.
Saïd Sayrafiezadeh Reads Samuel Beckett
The author joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss the story “Ill Seen Ill Said,” which was published in a 1981 issue of the magazine.
Claire-Louise Bennett Reads Maeve Brennan
The author joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss the story “Family Walls,” which was published in a 1973 issue of the magazine.
Clare Sestanovich Reads Alice Munro
The author joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss the story “The Moons of Jupiter,” which was published in a 1978 issue of the magazine.
Poetry
Kate Baer Reads Ellen Bass
The poet joins Kevin Young to read and discuss “The Morning After,” by Ellen Bass, and her own poem “Mixup.”
Tributaries: A Conversation with Robin Coste Lewis
The poet joins Kevin Young to read from and discuss her latest book, “To the Realization of Perfect Helplessness.”
Sandra Cisneros Reads José Antonio Rodríguez
The poet joins Kevin Young to read and discuss “Shelter,” by José Antonio Rodríguez, and her own poem “Tea Dance, Provincetown, 1982.”
Diane Seuss Reads Jane Huffman
The poet joins Kevin Young to read and discuss “Ode,” by Jane Huffman, and her own poem “Gertrude Stein.”
Saeed Jones Reads Deborah Digges
The poet joins Kevin Young to read and discuss “The Wind Blows Through the Doors of My Heart,” by Deborah Digges, and his own poem “A Spell to Banish Grief.”