Sunday Special: The 100 Best Books of the Century (So Far)
21 July 2024 - 38 minsEarlier this month, the New York Times Book Review rolled out the results of an ambitious survey it conducted to determine the best books of the 21st century so far. On this special episode of the Book Review Podcast, host Gilbert Cruz chats with some fellow Book Review editors about the results of that survey and about the project itself.
To read the full list, please visit: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/books/best-books-21st-century.html
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Two Superpowers Across the Table
Here’s what to expect from the summit between President Trump and China’s top leader, Xi Jinping.
26 mins
13 May Finished
Why More Americans Are Seeking Religion
The United States seems to be revisiting the role of faith. In essence, secularization is on pause.
42 mins
12 May Finished
Is China Winning the A.I. Race?
Chinese policymakers and the public have expressed optimism about the technology, even as many in the West worry about its effects.
29 mins
11 May Finished
For Mother’s Day, Classic Mom-isms
For Mother’s Day, we asked you about your “Mom mantras”: the oft-repeated mottos or go-to expressions that your moms have said over the years. In partnership with the Well desk, we received thousands of submissions, full of sayings that ranged from wise to funny to profound. In today’s episode of “The Sunday Daily,” we feature your “Mom mantras,” and the host Rachel Abrams calls her mother to ask about hers.
29 mins
10 May Finished
A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents
Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there.
33 mins
9 May Finished
The Resurrection of Michael Jackson
Can “Michael“ help restore the king of pop’s image? His estate is banking on it.
32 mins
8 May Finished