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The Daily is a podcast from The New York Times where they break down the biggest stories of the day. Journalists and experts come on to explain what’s happening and why it matters.
Michael Barbaro was the original host and is still one of the main voices you’ll hear. Lately, Sabrina Tavernise has been hosting a lot of episodes too.
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