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  • A Personal Finance Star on What Millennials Need From Their Boomer Parents
    May 9 2026

    Ramit Sethi wants everyone to have a healthier relationship to money, and thinks he knows how to get us there.

    • Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com
    • Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast
    • For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview

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    33 mins
  • The Resurrection of Michael Jackson
    May 8 2026

    The new biopic about Michael Jackson has been a record-shattering box office success.

    The subsequent outpouring of love for the musician was the result of a painstaking, yearslong effort to resurrect the reputation of the king of pop, despite the accusations of sexual abuse that have surrounded him for decades.

    Mark Binelli, a writer for The New York Times Magazine, discusses the new playbook for rewriting the past.

    Guest: Mark Binelli, a writer for The New York Times Magazine.

    Background reading:

    • The rise and fall and rise of Michael Jackson.

    Photo: Lionsgate

    For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.

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  • What the End of Spirit Airlines Means for the Future of Flying
    May 7 2026

    When Spirit Airlines shut down over the weekend, it brought an end to a company that had revolutionized air travel in the United States with its ultra-low-cost approach.

    Niraj Chokshi, who covers aviation for The New York Times, discussed why the company unraveled and whether those problems could spread to other airlines. And Lynsea Garrison, a producer for “The Daily,” spoke to a Spirit flight attendant about what the airline represented.

    Guest:

    • Niraj Chokshi, a reporter at The New York Times covering aviation, rail and other transportation industries.
    • Colleen Burns, a flight attendant for Spirit Airlines.

    Background reading:

    • Spirit Airlines shuts down after years of struggle.
    • Here’s how the demise of Spirit could help other airlines.

    Photo: Tom Brenner 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.

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    32 mins
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