David Remnick appears in the following:
The Last Abortion Clinic in Mississippi; and a Look at White Empathy
Friday, May 06, 2022
Our reporter visits the abortion provider at the center of the Supreme Court’s leaked opinion. Plus, how the media depict Ukrainian refugees compared to those from other conflicts.
Stephanie Hsu on “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
Friday, May 06, 2022
The actress talks with Jia Tolentino. And we look at the coverage of Ukrainian war refugees, and the problem of white empathy.
A Ukrainian Diplomat on the Future of Russian Aggression
Monday, May 02, 2022
Sergiy Kyslytsya, who represents Ukraine at the United Nations, says the U.N.’s flaws come from Stalin’s “DNA.” He fears a brutal offensive in advance of Russia’s May 9th holiday.
A Ukrainian Diplomat on the Future of Russian Aggression
Friday, April 29, 2022
Sergiy Kyslytsya, who represents Ukraine at the United Nations, says the U.N. is flawed because it contains Stalin’s “DNA.” Plus, songwriter Rickie Lee Jones on her chaotic early life.
Viola Davis on Playing Michelle Obama, and Finding Her Voice as an Actor
Monday, April 25, 2022
In a new memoir, Davis traces how she emerged from a difficult childhood to become one of the most acclaimed actors in Hollywood. Plus, a ride to nowhere with the cartoonist Liana Finck.
Ronan Farrow on the Threat of Modern Spyware
Friday, April 22, 2022
Pegasus is marketed as a spyware to catch terrorists, but governments have also used it to suppress political opposition. Now tech companies such as Meta are going to battle against it.
Ronan Farrow on the Threat of Spyware; Plus, Viola Davis
Friday, April 22, 2022
The reporter takes us inside NSO Group, the makers of Pegasus, the world’s most notorious spyware. Plus, Davis talks with David Remnick about her new memoir, and playing Michelle Obama.
“We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” and a Short History of Movies about the Internet
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
The director Jane Schoenbrun’s new horror film is about a teen girl’s coming of age online. She talks with the Radio Hour’s Alex Barron about how movies have depicted the virtual world.
“A Strange Loop,” Michael R. Jackson’s Black, Queer Coming-of-Age Musical; Plus Jack Antonoff
Friday, April 15, 2022
Jackson’s musical “A Strange Loop” parallels his own struggles navigating the world as a Black, queer writer; plus the music producer Jack Antonoff on growing up Jersey.
Michael R. Jackson’s “A Strange Loop,” and an Internet Horror Story
Friday, April 15, 2022
The playwright, whose musical won the Pulitzer Prize, speaks with Hilton Als. And the director Jane Schoenbrun discusses “We’re All Going to the World’s Fair” and coming of age online.
Jennifer Egan on the Literary Pleasures of the Concept Album
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The writer—whose new book, “The Candy House,” is one of the year’s most anticipated novels—delves into the musical influences on her writing.
Anita Hill and Jane Mayer on Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the State of the Supreme Court
Monday, April 11, 2022
What to make of confirmation hearings marked by grandstanding and racial attacks; and how controversy around Clarence and Ginni Thomas is further eroding the Court’s reputation.
Anita Hill and Jane Mayer on Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the State of the Supreme Court
Friday, April 08, 2022
What to make of confirmation hearings marked by grandstanding and racial attacks; and how controversy around Clarence and Ginni Thomas is further eroding the Court’s reputation.
The Card Problem, Plus Anita Hill on Ketanji Brown Jackson
Friday, April 08, 2022
Hill joins the staff writer Jane Mayer to reflect on confirmation hearings marked by grandstanding and racial attacks. Plus, a childhood scheme with grown-up consequences.
The Missing Boater
Tuesday, April 05, 2022
A note discovered in Dick Conant’s overturned canoe read, “I’m not good @ everything. I’m good @ long-distance canoe.” Ben McGrath on the story of a man and his boat.
Investigating January 6th
Friday, April 01, 2022
New Yorker writers on what accountability means for a former President. Plus, Sheldon Pearce on three artists who aren’t getting their due at the Grammy Awards.
Investigating January 6th
Friday, April 01, 2022
New Yorker writers on what accountability means for a former President. Plus, Sheldon Pearce on three artists who aren’t getting their due at the Grammy Awards.
Connor Ratliff Talks with Sarah Larson, Plus Chef Bryant Terry
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
For a podcast about being fired from a movie set by Tom Hanks, landing Hanks as an interview guest is redemption. Plus, Helen Rosner talks with the author of “Black Food.”
Jill Lepore on Parents’ Rights and the Culture War
Friday, March 25, 2022
The historian and staff writer looks at a century-old battle in schools between parents and the state.
Connor Ratliff’s “Dead Eyes,” and Jill Lepore on the Culture War
Friday, March 25, 2022
The actor turned a crushing defeat in the movie business into a hit podcast. And the historian looks at the long battle between parents and the state.
