A trusted source of news for over a million people, Daily is the antidote to news overload. Twice-daily definitive news digests distill dozens of reputable sources into concise, easy-to-read summaries featuring key quote callouts, videos, Wikipedia excerpts, relevant maps and tweets, and more. Each episode is just a few minutes long, making it perfect for the time-challenged.
Daily is the podcast to listen to if you want to understand what is happening around us, why it is happening and what implications it may have. Each episode takes a deep dive into one or two major events, helping us to make sense of the news from an insider’s perspective. It also features interviews with New York Times journalists who share their insights and experiences from the front lines of reporting.
The Daily has a reputation for being blunt and brash, often in the service of advancing public interest. The paper has been known to feature scandalous and inflammatory material, including sexual assault stories, police misconduct, and war crimes. It has also used its editorial page as a platform for liberal political activism and has been instrumental in the founding of several social media platforms.
In the 1920s, when most American dailies were in decline, the Daily gained popularity by focusing on sensational subject matter. Its success continued through the mid-20th century as it became an early user of the Associated Press wirephoto service and employed a large staff of photographers. It also found abundant subject matter in politic wrongdoing, such as the Teapot Dome Scandal, and social intrigue, like the romance between Wallis Simpson and King Edward VIII that led to his abdication.
By the end of the 20th century, however, it had lost its dominance to the rising tide of online news, and its readership dwindled. The emergence of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, however, gave the News an opportunity to revitalize its image. It did so by harking back to its roots and using provocative headlines, such as one that famously gave the President the middle finger via the Statue of Liberty’s hand: “TRUMP TO CITY: DROP DEAD.”
Each weekday, The Daily compiles all of the American current events into one helpful and informative twenty-minute episode released every morning at 6am. This podcast is a must for anyone who wants to stay informed of what is happening in America, without being overwhelmed by the amount of information available. The hosts are clear and informative, presenting factual reporting on current affairs.