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What A.I. Is Actually Doing to the Economy

As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, people are getting more nervous about how it could change the economy and their jobs. Ben Casselman, the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times, explains why A.I.’s impact is so hard to pin down and what we can learn from the tech disruptions of the past. Guest: Ben Casselman , the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Ben Casselman , the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times. Photo: George Wylesol For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher . For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

What A.I. Is Actually Doing to the Economy

As artificial intelligence becomes more advanced, people are getting more nervous about how it could change the economy and their jobs. Ben Casselman, the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times, explains why A.I.’s impact is so hard to pin down and what we can learn from the tech disruptions of the past. Guest: Ben Casselman , the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Ben Casselman , the chief economics correspondent for The New York Times. Photo: George Wylesol For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher . For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...

Why Do Some Memories Survive Dementia?

When the Times reporter Ellen Barry’s father developed dementia after a fall, her family spent years trying to manage his erratic behavior and confusion. They struggled to convince him that he was home, he was safe, and he shouldn’t try to leave. The experience was exasperating and impossible to understand. Today, Ellen tells the story of those years, and of how she discovered scientific research that helped explain everything her family had lived through — research that could potentially help to save precious memories from being lost forever. On Today’s Episode Ellen Barry , a mental health reporter for The New York Times Background Reading When My Father’s Canary Flew Away Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher . For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplec...

Why Do Some Memories Survive Dementia?

When the Times reporter Ellen Barry’s father developed dementia after a fall, her family spent years trying to manage his erratic behavior and confusion. They struggled to convince him that he was home, he was safe, and he shouldn’t try to leave. The experience was exasperating and impossible to understand. Today, Ellen tells the story of those years, and of how she discovered scientific research that helped explain everything her family had lived through — research that could potentially help to save precious memories from being lost forever. On Today’s Episode Ellen Barry , a mental health reporter for The New York Times Background Reading When My Father’s Canary Flew Away Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher . For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplec...

Karl-Anthony Towns Knows the Knicks' Win Was Bigger Than Basketball

New York’s star center on playing for his mom, Patrick Ewing. generations of emotional fans — and himself. Thoughts? Email us at  theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher . For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Karl-Anthony Towns Knows the Knicks' Win Was Bigger Than Basketball

New York’s star center on playing for his mom, Patrick Ewing. generations of emotional fans — and himself. Thoughts? Email us at  theinterview@nytimes.com Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher . For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Could ‘Trump Accounts’ Actually Close the Wealth Gap?

This month, President Trump announced the start of “Trump accounts,” an investment device that could eventually help address the nation’s wealth gap. Claire Cain Miller, who covers families and education for The New York Times, explains how these accounts work and why so many Americans have yet to sign up. Guest: Claire Cain Miller writes for The Upshot , which uses data and visuals to help explain the world. Background reading:  Many children don’t have Trump accounts. Some are missing out on $1,000 . Photo: Allison Robbert for The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher . For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app....

Could ‘Trump Accounts’ Actually Close the Wealth Gap?

This month, President Trump announced the start of “Trump accounts,” an investment device that could eventually help address the nation’s wealth gap. Claire Cain Miller, who covers families and education for The New York Times, explains how these accounts work and why so many Americans have yet to sign up. Guest: Claire Cain Miller writes for The Upshot , which uses data and visuals to help explain the world. Background reading:  Many children don’t have Trump accounts. Some are missing out on $1,000 . Photo: Allison Robbert for The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher . For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app....

Why Is the U.S. Building the Saudi Nuclear Program While Destroying Iran’s?

The United States signed a landmark deal on Wednesday that allows Saudi Arabia to develop a nuclear program. At the same time, President Trump is escalating the war in Iran, a conflict that the White House says aims to destroy the country’s nuclear capabilities. David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains what Saudi Arabia and the United States are getting out of the deal. Guest: David E. Sanger , the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The United States signed a deal to help Saudi Arabia obtain nuclear power. With his latest threats, Mr. Trump has signaled to Iran that he is willing to escalate . Photo: Kenny Holston/The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via...

Why Is the U.S. Building the Saudi Nuclear Program While Destroying Iran’s?

The United States signed a landmark deal on Wednesday that allows Saudi Arabia to develop a nuclear program. At the same time, President Trump is escalating the war in Iran, a conflict that the White House says aims to destroy the country’s nuclear capabilities. David E. Sanger, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, explains what Saudi Arabia and the United States are getting out of the deal. Guest: David E. Sanger , the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  The United States signed a deal to help Saudi Arabia obtain nuclear power. With his latest threats, Mr. Trump has signaled to Iran that he is willing to escalate . Photo: Kenny Holston/The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, visit  nytimes.com/thedaily . Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via...