The Sunday Read: ‘How Yiyun Li Became a Beacon for Readers in Mourning’
Yiyun Li has garnered legions of fans with her unsparing prose, writing extensively about her own struggles with depression and suicidality.Her latest novel, “The Book of Goose,” is no different, shar...
23 Okt 202232min
'The Run-Up': What 12 Years of Gerrymandering Has Done to Wisconsin
How a 12-year project to lock in political power in Wisconsin could culminate in this year’s midterms – and provide a glimpse into where the rest of the country is headed. “The Run-Up” is a new politi...
22 Okt 202234min
The Rapid Downfall of Liz Truss
Prime Minister Liz Truss of Britain has resigned after only 44 days in office. Hers is the shortest premiership in the country’s history.What led to her downfall, and why has Britain entered a period ...
21 Okt 202230min
Why Republicans Are Winning Swing Voters
After a summer of news that favored Democrats and with just two weeks until the midterms, a major new poll from The Times has found that swing voters are suddenly turning to the Republicans.The Times’...
20 Okt 202224min
Race, Power and the Leaked Recording in Los Angeles
This episode contains strong language.A leaked audio recording of Latino lawmakers in Los Angeles making racist comments has created a political firestorm and brought demands for resignations.But not ...
19 Okt 202228min
Did Hurricane Ian Bust Florida’s Housing Boom?
Since Hurricane Ian devastated southwestern Florida last month, residents have filed a record number of insurance claims for the damage caused by the storm.Today, Chris Flavelle, a climate reporter fo...
18 Okt 202231min
The Personal and Political Saga of Herschel Walker
Herschel Walker, the former football star who is running for the Senate, is, according to the Times political reporter Maya King, a “demigod in Georgia sports and in Georgia culture.”The midterm elect...
17 Okt 202229min
The Sunday Read: ‘Daring to Speak Up About Race in a Divided School District’
In July 2020, Stephanie Long, the school superintendent in Leland, Mich., wrote a heartfelt letter to her students and their families after George Floyd’s murder by Minneapolis police officers. Haunte...
16 Okt 202251min
