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Bernie Sanders Says We Are Not Prepared for the Consequences of A.I.

A.I. and robotics “will displace millions of workers,” Bernie Sanders says. “Are we prepared for that? No, we are not.” And the consequences will go beyond that: “This is re-altering the brains of our kids,” Sanders continues. “Reading skills are declining, writing skills declining. Cognitive capabilities are declining. A.I. will only exacerbate that.” On a new episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour, Sanders discusses the bill he introduced with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez calling for a nationwide moratorium on data centers.

Bernie Sanders Takes on Data Centers | The New Yorker Radio Hour

The Vermont senator co-sponsored a bill that calls for a moratorium on building data centers. He discusses the environmental and economic concerns, and what the government can do. This interview is drawn from The New Yorker Radio Hour, a weekly radio show and podcast hosted by David Remnick. For more, follow The New Yorker Radio Hour wherever you get your podcasts. http://swap.fm/l/tny-radiohour-eBFv3Y Subscribe to the New Yorker channel on YouTube so that you never miss an episode: http://bit.ly/newyorkeryoutubesub

Ewan McGregor Has Always Been a “Star Wars” Fan

Ewan McGregor is currently co-starring in the sci-fi film “The End of Oak Street” with Anne Hathaway; here are a few films that inspired his love of the genre (including, of course, Star Wars).

Is China Winning?

A decade ago, few people in Beijing would have predicted that China would challenge the U.S. anytime soon. China’s decades-long economic boom was slowing, and the government’s chokehold on free thought was sending ambitious people abroad. The Chinese establishment has abandoned that view in stages. When Brexit was approved, in 2016, the West seemed to be turning inward. The fight over COVID-19 vaccines provided a signal that the U.S. was splintering; the storming of the Capitol offered another. For China, America’s retreat comes just as years of state investment, industrial policy, and diplom

How Socialist Is the D.S.A.? Megan Romer Explains | The New Yorker Radio Hour

Romer, a co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America, defends some of the D.S.A.’s controversial positions: “I think people like us being rather bold. . . . People want a fighter.” This interview is drawn from The New Yorker Radio Hour, a weekly radio show and podcast hosted by David Remnick. For more, follow The New Yorker Radio Hour wherever you get your podcasts. http://swap.fm/l/tny-radiohour-eBFv3Y Subscribe to the New Yorker channel on YouTube so that you never miss an episode: http://bit.ly/newyorkeryoutubesub

Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor on What 80s Fad They Want to Return

Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, who star in “The End of Oak Street,” have a few things from the 80s they would like to bring back.

Anne Hathaway Wishes She Could Bring a Bird Back From Extinction

What extinct creature does Anne Hathaway want to bring back? Chivalry, and also the Spix’s macaw.

Anne Hathaway & Ewan McGregor Answer Rapid Fire Questions | Mini Interview | The New Yorker

Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, the stars of “The End of Oak Street,” sit down for a New Yorker Mini Interview where they answer rapid-fire questions—from what food Ewan craves the most when he’s not in Scotland to a film that Anne thinks everyone should watch. “The End of Oak Street” is in theaters August 14th.

Kelefa Sanneh’s Song of the Summer

It’s always five o’clock in Margaritaville. 🍸 The staff writer Kelefa Sanneh shares his beach-country anthem of the summer. Read the full story at the link in our bio.

Kelefa Sanneh on the Best Songs of 2026 So Far

From a viral Cuban hit to a spooky single by Ariana Grande, the New Yorker writer Kelefa Sanneh shares three of his favorite songs of the year so far. What have you been listening to on repeat?

How Health-Care Inequality Radicalized Abdul El-Sayed

“Very few people say they got radicalized in med school,” the Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed tells David Remnick. But working at a prestigious hospital and seeing the difference between how wealthy and indigent patients were treated “really changed the way I thought about our system.” Listen to their full conversation on Radio Hour.

A Teen’s Fatal Plunge Into the London Underworld

In 2019, the 19-year-old Zac Brettler plunged into the Thames from the fifth-story balcony of a luxury flat in London. After his death, Brettler’s grieving parents discovered that he’d been posing as an oligarch’s son. How did he end up in that situation? Patrick Radden Keefe investigated the case in a 2024 article for the magazine that would eventually become his new book, “London Falling.”

Our Books Editor’s Favorite Reads of 2026 So Far

What’s the best book you’ve read this year? Our editor Namara Smith shares three of her favorite reads of 2026 so far.

Jia Tolentino’s Song of the Summer

In 2009, every big hit sounded like a version of “I Gotta Feeling,” by the Black Eyed Peas—especially one viral YouTube mashup. Jia Tolentino reflects on her throwback song of the summer.

Inkoo Kang on the Best TV Shows of 2026 So Far

The New Yorker TV critic Inkoo Kang discusses her three favorite TV shows of 2026 so far—an HBO sitcom, a show that channels anxieties over the perceived masculinity crisis, and an anthology series that centers on a millennial-versus-Zoomer feud.

How Biden Enabled Israel’s Aggression Toward Gaza—and Iran

In a new report, David D. Kirkpatrick writes about the Biden Administration’s handling of the war in Gaza—and the top officials who now express regret about it. “Virtually everyone involved thought that Israel was killing more Palestinians than was necessary to achieve any legitimate objective,” Kirkpatrick notes. “What surprised me the most was the vast gulf between what the Biden Administration knew internally and what they said to the Israelis privately, and, on the other hand, what they said and did publicly.”

Our Plastic-Surgery Nightmare

Today, everyone is hot and nothing is erotic. “The face is separating from the person, and the person is separating from the soul, and all of this is happening in front of us, on our phones, in the most banal ways, every day,” Jia Tolentino writes, in a new essay about how the prevalence of artificial and augmented beauty has changed how we relate to one another—and ourselves. Read it at newyorker.com.

Richard Brody’s Song of the Summer

We had “Brat” summer—now it’s Creedence Clearwater Revival summer. The film critic Richard Brody shares a song that reminds him of his childhood.

How a Chinese Immigrant Driver Got Entangled in a Drug Bust

In January, 2025, Wenjian Zhuo drove to a location near the Canadian border to pick up a passenger, who he assumed was an international student. Instead, a man loaded boxes into his car, but didn’t get in. Zhuo has been in jail ever since. Jennifer Gonnerman reports on how a Chinese-immigrant driver became involved in a marijuana-smuggling incident near a Mohawk reservation.

Inside an Immigration Arrest That Sparked a Neighborhood Protest | The New Yorker

In the documentary short “Sawyer Avenue, Sunday Afternoon,” body-cam and bystander footage examine a confrontation between residents and federal agents. A film by Bill Morrison Produced by Bill Morrison, Hypnotic Pictures Jamie Kalven, Invisible Institute María Inés Zamudio, Invisible Institute Read the story: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/inside-an-immigration-arrest-that-sparked-a-neighborhood-protest

Richard Brody on the Best Movies of 2026 So Far

The New Yorker film critic Richard Brody discusses his three favorite films of 2026 so far—a historical documentary, a movie starring a British pop star, and a Canadian filmmaker’s feature debut.

Aparna Nancherla and Josh Gondelman Enter the New Yorker Caption Contest | The New Yorker

Comedians Aparna Nancherla and Josh Gondelman enter The New Yorker's Cartoon Caption Contest.

Rahm Emanuel Says Israel’s Path Is “Not Sustainable Politically” | The New Yorker Radio Hour

A likely Democratic Presidential candidate says the U.S. must end unconditional support for Israel. Emanuel explains his proposal for Middle East peace, and his position on trans rights This interview is drawn from The New Yorker Radio Hour, a weekly radio show and podcast hosted by David Remnick. For more, follow The New Yorker Radio Hour wherever you get your podcasts. http://swap.fm/l/tny-radiohour-eBFv3Y Subscribe to the New Yorker channel on YouTube so that you never miss an episode: http://bit.ly/newyorkeryoutubesub

Richard Brody on the Best Movies of 2026 So Far

The New Yorker film critic Richard Brody discusses his three favorite films of 2026 so far—a historical documentary, a movie starring a British pop star, and a Canadian filmmaker’s feature debut.

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers Share Their New York Pet Peeves

This is a P.S.A. for the spatially unaware. Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, the hosts of “Las Culturistas,” share their New York pet peeves. Watch the full Mini Interview at the link.

America at 250: A View from Britain, with “The Rest Is History” | The New Yorker Radio Hour

The historian-podcasters Dominic Sandbrook and Tom Holland explain why losing the thirteen colonies “annoyed” the British, but “it could have been a lot worse.”

Penélope Cruz, Olivia Wilde, and Seth Rogen On Their Worst Double Dates | The Mini Interview

Penélope Cruz, Olivia Wilde, and Seth Rogen, the stars of “The Invite,” dish on their worst double dates, discuss their favorite portrayals of dysfunctional marriages, and share their obscure interests (including Wilde’s fitting appreciation of miniatures) in The New Yorker Mini Interview.

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers on an Underrated Gay Anthem

Happy Pride Month (and Semiquincentennial)! Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, the hosts of “Las Culturistas,” share a patriotic song that they think should be a gay anthem.

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers Share Their Most Esoteric Hobbies

Who is going to let Bowen Yang aquascape their home? Matt Rogers will be a reference.

Can You Canoe to the World Cup?

Can you canoe to the World Cup? A total of eight matches, including the final, will be held at MetLife Stadium, and transit options are severely limited for the 80,000 fans who are expected to attend. A ride on N.J. Transit from Manhattan to the area is going for $98. Uber prices are exorbitant, and riders have reported waiting three hours for a pickup. Technically, you can walk, but large “No Pedestrian” signs were recently posted on the highways around the stadium. Luckily, for the seaworthy adventurer, the Meadowlands are surrounded by many creeks, canals, and marshes. Our staff writer Zach

Inside Trump’s Secret Plans to Take Greenland

President Trump has seemingly moved on from wanting to make America great again to desiring to make it bigger—and Greenland is central to that effort. “Trump and his acolytes are now talking about our hemisphere, as if the whole Western Hemisphere belongs to us,“ Ben Taub says. “That’s how they view Greenland, and that’s how they view actions in Venezuela and Cuba.” In this week’s issue, Taub reports on Trump’s secret plans to take Greenland—and the men inside and outside of the U.S. government working to make it happen.

Bowen Yang & Matt Rogers Talk Gay Anthems and Obscure Hobbies | The Mini Interview | The New Yorker

Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, the hosts of the “Las Culturistas” podcast, share little-known facts about each other, discuss an underrated (and patriotic) gay anthem, and divulge their most esoteric hobbies in The New Yorker Mini Interview. The 2026 Las Culturistas Culture Awards are premiering on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET. on Bravo/Peacock 0:00 Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers Mini Interview 0:34 What is a word that you have just learned? 2:00 One edit to your Wiki 4:16 What is another category you would create for the Las Culturistas Culture Awards? 5:19 What is your New York pet peev

The New Yorker Recaps Knicks vs. Spurs: Game 5

David Remnick, Vinson Cunningham, and Louisa Thomas break down the Knicks’ series-clinching Game 5 win over the Spurs in the N.B.A. Finals. https://newyorker.substack.com/p/the-new-yorker-recaps-knicks-vs-spurs-fa6?utm_source=youtube

Rachel Goldberg-Polin on Losing a Son in Gaza | The New Yorker Radio Hour

The most visible spokesperson for the families of Israeli hostages in Gaza discusses her memoir, “When We See You Again,” and the unending pain of her son’s captivity and murder. This interview is drawn from The New Yorker Radio Hour, a weekly radio show and podcast hosted by David Remnick. For more, follow The New Yorker Radio Hour wherever you get your podcasts. http://swap.fm/l/tny-radiohour-eBFv3Y Subscribe to the New Yorker channel on YouTube so that you never miss an episode: http://bit.ly/newyorkeryoutubesub

Behind the Investigation: "Andrew Tate’s Empire of Abuse" | The New Yorker

The New Yorker staff writer Heidi Blake investigates how Andrew Tate abused and exploited women, drawing on exclusive interviews with Tate and his brother, Tristan; accounts from more than a dozen alleged victims; and thousands of leaked files. Read "Andrew Tate’s Empire of Abuse" by Heidi Blake: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/06/15/andrew-tates-empire-of-abuse

The New Yorker Recaps the Knicks vs. the Spurs: Game 4

David Remnick, Vinson Cunningham, and Louisa Thomas discuss Game 4 of the N.B.A. Finals. https://newyorker.substack.com/p/the-new-yorker-recaps-the-knicks?utm_source=youtube