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As people in the United States struggle with rising costs, they are increasingly turning to “buy now, pay later” loans for essentials such as rent and groceries. Stacey Cowley, a business reporter for The New York Times, explains the draw and the hidden risks of the loan model. Guest: Stacy Cowley , a business reporter at The New York Times, with a focus on consumer finance. Background reading:  “Buy now, pay later” lenders have pitched loans for needs like electricity and rent. They got to live a life of luxury. Then came the fine print . Photo: Amir Hamja 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 Ti...

Music Featured (in order of appearance, all conducted by Gustavo Dudamel): Johann Strauss, Tik-Tak Polka, Polka Schnell, Op. 365, Weiner Philharmoniker (Sony Music Entertainment) Dmitri Shostakovich, Festive Overture, Op. 96, Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra (Deutsche Grammophon) Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor IV. Adagietto, Berlin Philharmonic (Berlin Philharmonic Recordings) Antonin Dvorak, Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88, B. 163, III. Allegretto grazioso- Molto vivace, Los Angeles Philharmonic (Deutsche Grammophon) John Williams, “The Imperial March” (From “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back”), Los Angeles Philharmonic (UMG Recordings, Inc) John Adams, “En un Día de Amor Yo Bajé Hasta la Tierra,” The Gospel According to the Other Mary, Los Angeles Master Chorale and Los Angeles Philharmonic (Deutsche Grammophon) Gabriela Ortiz, “Kauyumari,” Los Angeles Philharmonic Ludwig Beethoven, Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92, IV. Allegro con brio, Simón Bolívar You...

Music Featured (in order of appearance, all conducted by Gustavo Dudamel): Johann Strauss, Tik-Tak Polka, Polka Schnell, Op. 365, Weiner Philharmoniker (Sony Music Entertainment) Dmitri Shostakovich, Festive Overture, Op. 96, Simón Bolívar Youth Orchestra (Deutsche Grammophon) Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 5 in C-Sharp Minor IV. Adagietto, Berlin Philharmonic (Berlin Philharmonic Recordings) Antonin Dvorak, Symphony No. 8 in G Major, Op. 88, B. 163, III. Allegretto grazioso- Molto vivace, Los Angeles Philharmonic (Deutsche Grammophon) John Williams, “The Imperial March” (From “Star Wars: Episode V — The Empire Strikes Back”), Los Angeles Philharmonic (UMG Recordings, Inc) John Adams, “En un Día de Amor Yo Bajé Hasta la Tierra,” The Gospel According to the Other Mary, Los Angeles Master Chorale and Los Angeles Philharmonic (Deutsche Grammophon) Gabriela Ortiz, “Kauyumari,” Los Angeles Philharmonic Ludwig Beethoven, Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92, IV. Allegro con brio, Simón Bolívar You...

Gloria Steinem, the feminist icon and co-founder of Ms. magazine, died on Wednesday at her home in Manhattan. Her death came as many were still grieving the loss of another iconic woman: Dolly Parton. On paper, the connections between the two women seem superficial, but for the Times Magazine writer Susan Dominus, the relationship between their lives and impact is inescapable. Guest:  Susan Dominus , a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. Letty Cottin Pogrebin , a writer and pioneer of the feminist movement who was part of the team that founded Ms. magazine with Gloria Steinem. Background reading:  In “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton put a friendly face on feminism . Gloria Steinem , the personification of the women’s movement, died at 92. Photo: Robin Platzer/Getty Images 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...

Gloria Steinem, the feminist icon and co-founder of Ms. magazine, died on Wednesday at her home in Manhattan. Her death came as many were still grieving the loss of another iconic woman: Dolly Parton. On paper, the connections between the two women seem superficial, but for the Times Magazine writer Susan Dominus, the relationship between their lives and impact is inescapable. Guest:  Susan Dominus , a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine. Letty Cottin Pogrebin , a writer and pioneer of the feminist movement who was part of the team that founded Ms. magazine with Gloria Steinem. Background reading:  In “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton put a friendly face on feminism . Gloria Steinem , the personification of the women’s movement, died at 92. Photo: Robin Platzer/Getty Images 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...

From the start, the greatest fear for those developing artificial intelligence was that their creations would go rogue to act in unauthorized and dangerous ways. Some researchers now say it has happened. Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times, explains what this means for his own dwindling sense of techno-optimism. Guest: Kevin Roose , a technology columnist for The New York Times and a host of the Times tech podcast, “ Hard Fork .” Background reading:  Anatomy of an autonomous attack: five alarming A.I. capabilities . A previous episode of “The Daily” looked at the debate in Silicon Valley over the right way to build artificial intelligence. Photo: Lucas Foglia 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...

From the start, the greatest fear for those developing artificial intelligence was that their creations would go rogue to act in unauthorized and dangerous ways. Some researchers now say it has happened. Kevin Roose, a technology columnist for The New York Times, explains what this means for his own dwindling sense of techno-optimism. Guest: Kevin Roose , a technology columnist for The New York Times and a host of the Times tech podcast, “ Hard Fork .” Background reading:  Anatomy of an autonomous attack: five alarming A.I. capabilities . A previous episode of “The Daily” looked at the debate in Silicon Valley over the right way to build artificial intelligence. Photo: Lucas Foglia 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...

Over the past year, there has been an increase in violence in the West Bank. Israeli settles have terrorized Palestinians, set fire to their property, uprooted their olive groves and stolen their animals in an effort to drive them off their land. Rachel Abrams speaks to Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American in the West Bank, about the settlers who have arrived at his doorstep. Guest: Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American in the West Bank. Background reading:  With the world distracted by war, extremist settlers have intensified their attacks in the West Bank. An assault by Israeli settlers on Palestinians last week drew sharp rebukes. Photo: Ammar Awad/Reuters 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?...

Over the past year, there has been an increase in violence in the West Bank. Israeli settles have terrorized Palestinians, set fire to their property, uprooted their olive groves and stolen their animals in an effort to drive them off their land. Rachel Abrams speaks to Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American in the West Bank, about the settlers who have arrived at his doorstep. Guest: Loui Ridi, a Palestinian American in the West Bank. Background reading:  With the world distracted by war, extremist settlers have intensified their attacks in the West Bank. An assault by Israeli settlers on Palestinians last week drew sharp rebukes. Photo: Ammar Awad/Reuters 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?...