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David Remnick

Mentioned in 40 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

Editor-in-Chief of The New Yorker and host of The New Yorker Radio Hour podcast, where he conducts in-depth interviews with newsmakers, cultural figures, and experts across politics, journalism, foreign policy, and media. Remnick is discussed in podcasts for his editorial leadership and journalistic standards, as well as his prominent media presence through hosting and contributing long-form interviews that explore contemporary issues and cultural topics.

Episode Appearances

The New Yorker Radio Hour

The New Yorker Radio Hour · Apr 28, 2026

“Fat Swim” and Literature’s Fatphobia Problem

“Host of The New Yorker Radio Hour who introduced the episode and guests”

Fatphobia in Contemporary Literary FictionBody Autonomy vs. Fat PositivityGLP-1 Drugs and Workplace Weight Loss Pressure
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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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