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David Remnick

Mentioned in 39 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Editor of The New Yorker and host of The New Yorker Radio Hour, where he conducts interviews on politics, free speech, and media criticism. Known for high-profile journalistic work including a profile of Joe Rogan and coverage of major public figures and controversies. Represents the rationalist intellectual perspective in media discourse and is frequently featured across podcasts as a prominent voice in contemporary journalism.

Episode Appearances

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Deep Questions with Cal Newport · Feb 23, 2026

Ep. 393: Can Movies Save Us From Our Phones?

New Yorker editor; wrote profile of Joe Rogan; represents rationalist intellectual frame vs. Rogan's social connection approach

Cognitive Patience and Attention DegradationSmartphone Addiction and Reward SystemsFeature-Length Film Consumption Decline
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Feb 13, 2026

What Donald Trump and “Everyone” Knew About Jeffrey Epstein

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour; conducted interview with Julie K. Brown

Sex trafficking and human trafficking networksProsecutorial misconduct and plea deal transparencyVictim protection in criminal document releases
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Pablo Torre Finds Out

Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 13, 2026

Share & Bezos & Tell with Ezra Edelman and David Remnick

New Yorker editor-in-chief; guest discussing journalism standards, editorial independence, and media decline

Washington Post Sports Section EliminationEditorial Independence vs. Subject ControlBillionaire Ownership of Legacy Media
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Revisionist History

Revisionist History · Feb 12, 2026

The Big Birthday Party

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour; featured in sponsor advertisement segments.

Podcast Production and Audio StorytellingEditorial Decision-Making and Narrative ConstructionInstitutional Bias in Higher Education Funding
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Feb 10, 2026

Jenin Younes on Threats to Free Speech from the Left and the Right

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour; conducted interview with Jenine Younes about free speech issues

Government Censorship and First Amendment ViolationsCOVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation and Content ModerationSocial Media Platform Content Policies
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The Political Scene | The New Yorker

The Political Scene | The New Yorker · Feb 9, 2026

Ben Shapiro Is Waging Battle Inside the MAGA Movement

Editor of The New Yorker and host of this podcast episode; conducted interview with Shapiro

Anti-Semitism in Conservative MediaMAGA Movement Internal DivisionsConspiracy Theories and Democratic Institutions
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Feb 6, 2026

Ben Shapiro Is Waging Battle Inside the MAGA Movement

Editor of The New Yorker; host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting the interview with Shapiro

Anti-Semitism in Conservative MediaMAGA Movement Internal DivisionsConspiracy Theories and Epstein Files
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The Tony Kornheiser Show

The Tony Kornheiser Show · Feb 6, 2026

“Attention Must Be Paid”

New Yorker editor; former Washington Post sports writer whose career trajectory exemplifies sports section value

Washington Post Sports Section ClosureInstitutional Journalism DeclineBillionaire Media Ownership Models
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 27, 2026

How Bari Weiss Is Changing CBS News

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour; conducted interview with Claire Malone about Weiss

Bari Weiss's leadership at CBS NewsEditorial independence vs. Trump administration accessOpinion vs. news format boundaries in broadcast television
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 16, 2026

With the Podcast “I’ve Had It,” Jennifer Welch Goes “Dark Woke” on Politics

Editor of The New Yorker and host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting the interview

Podcast Media Influence on Political DiscourseProgressive Political Strategy and MessagingDemocratic Party Internal Divisions
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 13, 2026

Does Every Marriage Need a Prenup?

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour who interviewed Jennifer Wilson about prenup trends

Prenuptial agreements and financial planningMillennial and Gen Z marriage attitudesNo-fault divorce law and asset division
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 9, 2026

Trump’s New Brand of Imperialism

New Yorker Radio Hour host conducting interview about U.S. foreign policy and imperial ambitions.

U.S. Military Intervention in VenezuelaGreenland Territorial Acquisition ThreatsMonroe Doctrine Reinterpretation
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 6, 2026

Demi Moore Talks with Jia Tolentino

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour who introduces the episode and Demi Moore's career context

Female representation in combat roles and military narrativesWork-life balance for women in high-stakes careersAging and ageism in Hollywood
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Jan 2, 2026

Salsa Star Rubén Blades on Acting, Politics, and the Power of Music

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour introducing and framing the Blades interview episode

Salsa Music History and Global ExpansionArtist Integrity vs. Commercial CompromiseLatino Political Representation in US
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 30, 2025

Elaine Pagels on “The Historical Mystery of Jesus”

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour; interviewed Elaine Pagels and wrote profile of her 30 years ago

Biblical Canon Formation and Gospel SelectionHistorical Jesus versus Theological JesusVirgin Birth Narratives and Historical Evidence
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Revisionist History

Revisionist History · Dec 30, 2025

Malcolm Gladwell Doesn't Mind Being Wrong | From Hasan Minhaj Doesn't Know

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour; featured in podcast advertisement segment.

Broken Windows Policing and Stop-and-FriskCapital Punishment and Lethal InjectionIntellectual Humility and Public Accountability
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 26, 2025

The Company Behind the A.I. Boom

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour; conducted interview with Stephen Witt about Nvidia and AI

Nvidia's market dominance and competitive moat in AI hardwareJensen Huang's leadership philosophy and technical visionParallel computing architecture and neural network synergy
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The Tony Kornheiser Show

The Tony Kornheiser Show · Dec 22, 2025

“I hate this phone”

New Yorker editor interviewed by Tony Kornheiser, mentioned in listener email

NFL Playoff Implications and SeedingFirst-Year Coaching Performance EvaluationChicago Bears Season Analysis
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The Tony Kornheiser Show

The Tony Kornheiser Show · Dec 19, 2025

“6 Mllion Data Points”

Guest from previous episode discussed regarding editorial leadership and magazine journalism quality

NFL Officiating Transparency and Replay Review StandardsTwo-Point Conversion Rule Interpretation and EnforcementSports Betting Integration in Broadcast Media
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The Tony Kornheiser Show

The Tony Kornheiser Show · Dec 17, 2025

“I Do This Too”

Discusses documentary about magazine's 100-year history, editorial challenges, and digital transformation

NFL Football Picks and PredictionsCollege Football Playoff AnalysisSports Betting Strategy
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 16, 2025

Poetry as a Cistern for Love and Loss

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour; introduced the episode and guests

Contemporary American PoetryMental Health and Suicide in LiteraturePoetic Form Innovation
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 12, 2025

Leon Panetta on the Trump Administration’s Venezuelan Boat Strikes

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting interview with Leon Panetta about military policy and national security

Venezuelan Military Strikes and War CrimesSecretary of Defense Accountability and Command AuthorityDrug Trafficking Law Enforcement vs. Military Operations
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 9, 2025

Marshall Curry and Judd Apatow on “The New Yorker at 100,” a Documentary

Editor of The New Yorker; featured in documentary discussing editorial philosophy and magazine's mission

Magazine Editorial Process and Fact-Checking StandardsSubscription-Based Business Models for Digital MediaDocumentary Filmmaking and Institutional History
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 7, 2025

Chloé Zhao on “Hamnet,” Her Film About William Shakespeare’s Grief

Host and editor of The New Yorker Radio Hour

Shakespeare adaptation and interpretationGrief and loss in narrative storytellingNeurodiversity in creative professions
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 5, 2025

Senator Adam Schiff on How the Trump Administration Targets Its Opponents

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour, interviewer conducting conversation with Senator Schiff

Political Weaponization of Justice DepartmentTrump Administration Targeting of OpponentsCongressional Oversight and Executive Accountability
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Dec 2, 2025

Noah Baumbach on “Jay Kelly,” His New Movie with George Clooney

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting the episode

Identity Crisis and Self-PerformanceCreative Burnout and Filmmaker ResilienceSuccess as Psychological Barrier
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Nov 28, 2025

Ian McEwan on Imagining the World After Disaster

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting the interview with McEwan about his work and literary philosophy.

Speculative fiction and climate change narrativesLiterary fiction's role in understanding modernity and human natureNuclear war scenarios and geopolitical conflict
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Nov 25, 2025

Why Is Leaving MAGA So Difficult?

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting episode interview and framing discussion

MAGA Movement Defection and DeprogrammingPolitical Radicalization and Echo ChambersTrump Cult of Personality and Leadership Succession
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Good Hang with Amy Poehler

Good Hang with Amy Poehler · Nov 25, 2025

Ina Garten

New Yorker editor; had conversation with Ina about efficacy of bay leaves in cooking

Career Pivoting and Late-Life EntrepreneurshipLong-Term Marriage and Partnership DynamicsAccessible Home Cooking and Recipe Development
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Nov 21, 2025

Senator Chris Van Hollen on the Epstein Files, and the Leadership Crisis in Washington

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting interview with Senator Van Hollen

Epstein Files Release and Congressional OversightTrump Administration DOJ Independence and Document SuppressionDemocratic Party Leadership and Caucus Unity
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Nov 18, 2025

Rewriting Art History at the Studio Museum in Harlem

Interviews Thelma Golden about the Studio Museum's reopening and cultural significance

Art history rewriting and Black artist representationMuseum curation and exhibition designCultural institution funding and capital campaigns
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Nov 14, 2025

Andrew Ross Sorkin on What 1929 Teaches Us About 2025

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour; conducts interview with Sorkin about economic risks and historical parallels

1929 Stock Market Crash parallels to 2025 economyAI spending bubble and overvaluationShadow banking and private credit system risks
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Nov 11, 2025

Patti Smith on Her Memoir “Bread of Angels,” Fifty Years After Her Début Album, “Horses”

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting the interview with Patti Smith.

Memoir Writing and Personal NarrativePunk Rock History and Cultural ImpactCareer Interruption for Family
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Nov 7, 2025

What Resistance Means to Governor J. B. Pritzker

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting interview and framing discussion of federal enforcement in Chicago

ICE and Border Patrol Operations in ChicagoUnconstitutional Racial Profiling in Federal EnforcementState vs. Federal Authority and Separation of Powers
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Oct 31, 2025

Jon Stewart on the Perilous State of Late Night and Why America Fell for Donald Trump

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting interview with Jon Stewart at the New Yorker Festival

Late-night comedy and free speech under authoritarian pressureJimmy Kimmel suspension and FCC regulatory threatsWhy Donald Trump won the 2016 and 2024 elections
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Oct 28, 2025

It’s Not Just You: The Internet Is Actually Getting Worse

Episode host; introduces enshittification concept and frames discussion of internet degradation.

Enshittification: Three-stage platform degradation modelGoogle Search antitrust case and deliberate product degradationDigital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Section 1201 as barrier to competition
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Oct 24, 2025

Zadie Smith on Politics, Turning Fifty, and Mind Control

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting the interview with Zadie Smith

Literary representation and cultural appropriation in fictionDigital manipulation and algorithmic control of attentionScreen time regulation and child development
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The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Oct 21, 2025

Richard Linklater on His Two New Films, “Blue Moon” and “Nouvelle Vague”

Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour conducting the interview with Richard Linklater

Independent Film Production EconomicsFilm Director-Actor Long-Term CollaborationsMusical Theater History and Adaptation
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The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast · Oct 20, 2025

The Atlantic’s Nick Thompson Is The Fastest Runner In Publishing: On Setting Age-Group Records, Beating Cancer, & Why Media Must Survive AI

Thompson's mentor at New Yorker; recognized his digital talent and gave him website management role

Running as meditation and self-discovery practiceIntergenerational trauma and family patternsCancer survivorship and post-traumatic growth
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