The Most American Episode of The Daily, Ever.
5 July - 43 minsIn celebration of the United States of America’s 250th birthday, we posed a simple question to some of our favorite critics, columnists and editors across the New York Times newsroom, people who write about books, movies, TV shows, science, sports, wellness and food. We asked: What’s the most American thing on your beat?
On today’s episode, we present their answers. Happy Birthday, America!
On Today’s Episode
Joshua Barone, culture editor, on “Rodeo,” composed by Aaron Copland
Vanessa Friedman, chief fashion critic, on workout gear
Erik Piepenburg, culture writer, on the movie “Get Out”
Kevin Roose, technology columnist, on Amazon Prime
Mekado Murphy, culture editor, on the roller...
Series Episodes
250 Years Later, Why We’re Still Fighting About Our Founding
With so many prisms through which to see the past, is there a story about the founding of America that can still be unifying?
36 mins
3 July Finished
The Fallout of Massive Earthquakes for Venezuela — and the U.S.
Venezuelans describe the disaster, and our reporter explains the political aftermath.
41 mins
2 July Finished
Why Americans Will Get Less Help Paying for College
With new limits on federal lending, many students will need private loans and some could be shut out.
29 mins
1 July Finished
The Supreme Court Expands Presidential Power. Again.
The justices ruled that President Trump could fire independent government regulators despite federal laws meant to protect their jobs.
24 mins
30 June Finished
Why Everyone Cares About This World Cup
Our reporter explains the magic of this moment, and two Iranian soccer fans discuss its complexity.
38 mins
29 June Finished
