TIME
4,261 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★ - 63 ratingsInterviews, news and current events from around the globe. time.com/subscribe
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Person of The Year
December 06, 2023 13:01 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBAs you've probably heard by now, TIME's 2023 Person of The Year is Taylor Swift. In this special bonus episode, host Charlotte Alter sits down with TIME’s Editor in Chief, Sam Jacobs, and Senior Executive Editor, Kelly Conniff, for a behind-the-scenes look at the history of TIME's legendary, annual Person of the Year issue and to hear all the reasons why Taylor Swift is this year's Person of The Year. Person of The Year 2023: Taylor Swift | TIME https://time.com/6342806/person-of-the-ye...
Person of The Week • A New TIME Podcast with Charlotte Alter
June 15, 2023 04:21 - 1 minute - 1.34 MBPerson of the Week, a new podcast from TIME, highlights the people who shape the world, and the forces that shape them. Each week, TIME Senior Correspondent Charlotte Alter hosts candid conversations, unearthing unexpected stories that shed light on the way our world works. Get to know household names and emerging leaders in a way you never have, on TIME’s newest podcast, Person of the Week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI Is as Risky as Pandemics and Nuclear War, Top CEOs Say, Urging Global Cooperation
May 31, 2023 12:15 - 5 minutes - 4.67 MBThe CEOs of the leading AI companies made their most unified statement yet about the existential risks posed by the technology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Few Lawmakers Are Trying To Torpedo the Debt Ceiling Deal. Here’s How
May 31, 2023 11:50 - 5 minutes - 5.16 MBThe first obstacle comes on Tuesday evening, when the House Rules Committee will convene to determine whether the agreement comes to a vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
China's Aggressive Maneuver Against U.S. Spy Plane Highlights Escalating Tensions
May 31, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MBThe military published video Tuesday of the latest in a series of incidents in the region between the two powers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Volunteering May Boost Kids' Well-Being, Study Says
May 31, 2023 10:55 - 3 minutes - 3.2 MBIt's associated with better mental and physical health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twitter Now Worth Just One-Third of What Elon Musk Paid for It
May 31, 2023 10:50 - 2 minutes - 1.9 MBFidelity's new valuation follows three earlier mark-downs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here’s What’s in the Debt Ceiling Deal
May 30, 2023 12:40 - 9 minutes - 8.36 MB“The agreement represents a compromise, which means not everyone gets what they want,” President Joe Biden said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New York City Is Slowly Sinking Under Its Own Weight, Study Finds
May 30, 2023 12:25 - 4 minutes - 4.23 MBBecause the ocean is rising at a similar rate as the land is sinking, the Earth's changing climate could accelerate the timeline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russia Launches Pre-dawn Attack on Ukraine’s Capital
May 30, 2023 12:15 - 3 minutes - 3.28 MBRussian drones buzzed over Kyiv, before being taken down by Ukraine's air defense systems See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Scandal Over Son’s House Party Lands Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida in Hot Water
May 30, 2023 11:55 - 3 minutes - 3.46 MBJapan PM fires son after party at official residence triggers public outrage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Column: American Health Care Is Broken. Major Hospitals Need to Be Part of the Solution
May 30, 2023 11:10 - 8 minutes - 7.41 MBAmerica's major health systems largely ignore social drivers of poor health. That needs to change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cover Story: Florence Pugh Might Just Save the Movie Star From Extinction
May 30, 2023 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBFlorence Pugh is featured as one of TIME's Next Generation Leaders, a list of 10 trailblazers shaping a brighter future. The British actor has had a string of remarkable performances including in 'Midsommar' and 'Little Women' and is on the cusp of a breakout year with upcoming roles in two highly anticipated movies: Christopher Nolan’s 'Oppenheimer' and Denis Villeneuve’s 'Dune: Part Two'. We join Pugh to discuss her influence on the next generation of the movie industry. See omnystudio.co...
Texas House Impeaches Attorney General Ken Paxton. Here’s What to Know
May 29, 2023 12:40 - 5 minutes - 5.45 MBPaxton has denied any wrongdoing and invited Texans to the capitol to “peacefully” protest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
North Korea Says It’s About to Launch Its First Military Satellite. Here’s What We Know So Far
May 29, 2023 12:25 - 3 minutes - 3.25 MBA satellite launch will be a violation of U.N. protocols on the use of long-range missile technology See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Erdoğan’s Victory Means for Turkey—and the World
May 29, 2023 12:15 - 5 minutes - 5.36 MBThe Erdoğan era lives on after Turkey’s longtime leader emerged victorious in Sunday's runoff election. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colorado River Drought Crisis is Fostering a More Collaborative U.S.-Mexico Relationship
May 29, 2023 11:05 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBWhen it comes to the Colorado River, the U.S. and Mexico have entered a new era of agreement as both countries face unprecedented drought. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Biden and GOP Reach Debt-Ceiling Deal. Now Congress Must Approve It
May 29, 2023 10:50 - 5 minutes - 4.78 MBThe Democratic president and Republican speaker reached the agreement after the two spoke Saturday evening by phone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ICYMI: What to Know About the History of the Debt Ceiling, and more
May 28, 2023 16:58 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBIncluded in this Episode: 1. What to Know About the History of the Debt Ceiling 2. The U.S. Surgeon General Fears Social Media Is Harming the 'Well-Being of Our Children' 3. For Marianne Williamson, the Bernie Sanders Lane Looks Wide Open See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Gas Prices Are Cheaper Right Now
May 28, 2023 16:15 - 2 minutes - 2.63 MBOverall, demand is lower says one expert. And if EV sales continue, that could continue to help drive down the cost of gas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Column: Why the Advice to Follow Your Dreams Is Selling Graduates Short
May 28, 2023 16:15 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MBDeeper than our desires is the question of what is actually worth wanting, write Ryan McAnnally-Linz, Matthew Croasmun, and Miroslav Volf. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Heat-Related Prison Deaths Are Rising Due to Climate Change
May 28, 2023 16:13 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MBWithout mandated air-conditioning, the number of heat-related deaths in U.S. prisons (Texas in particular) have increased in the last decade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Netflix's Password Sharing Crackdown Means for You
May 28, 2023 16:12 - 3 minutes - 3.49 MBThe streamer has begun rolling out its new password protocol in the U.S. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Review: 'The Idol' Pretends to Expose Exploitation While Reveling in It
May 28, 2023 16:11 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBSam Levinson's controversial HBO series, which stars co-creator The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp, is an almost Biblical cautionary tale about a pop star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Biodiversity Is Nearing an ‘Extinction Crisis,’ Animal Researchers Say
May 27, 2023 13:52 - 4 minutes - 4.48 MBIn a new study, researchers found a "global erosion of species,’ with nearly half of animal populations in decline. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Column: In the Rush to AI, We Can't Afford to Trust Big Tech
May 27, 2023 13:52 - 6 minutes - 5.81 MBGovernments, big tech, and scientists will need to work together. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Doctors Are Still Confused by Abortion Exceptions in Louisiana. It’s Limiting Essential Care
May 27, 2023 13:50 - 7 minutes - 6.45 MBThe laws in Louisiana allow for abortions in certain cases when a pregnant patients' life or health may be at risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Architect of Swiss Neutrality Thinks It's Time for His Country to Take Sides
May 27, 2023 13:49 - 7 minutes - 6.6 MBTIME speaks to Thomas Borer on scrapping the country's longstanding policy of military neutrality. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Republicans Tout Progress on Debt Ceiling Negotiations With Time Running Out
May 26, 2023 13:17 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MBMcCarthy warned that a potential agreement would require a level of compromise likely to disappoint both parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why Waking Up Earlier Isn't Necessarily Better
May 26, 2023 13:10 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBMorning birds aren't morally superior to night owls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Was Memorial Day Originally Called?
May 26, 2023 12:56 - 2 minutes - 2.37 MBOriginally called Decoration Day, the occasion was first marked three years after the end of the Civil War. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
If You've Always Wanted a Lighthouse, Here's Your Chance. The U.S. Is Giving Some Away
May 26, 2023 12:45 - 3 minutes - 3.67 MBTen lighthouses along America's shorelines are being given away at no cost or sold at auction by the federal government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Awkward Glitches, Long Silences, and Hold Music: Ron DeSantis' Disastrous Twitter Launch
May 25, 2023 12:35 - 6 minutes - 6.06 MBA widely promoted Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk to launch his campaign began disastrously for Ron DeSantis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Janet Yellen Says Treasury Is 'Not Involved' in Planning With Investors for Default
May 25, 2023 12:25 - 3 minutes - 3.32 MB'We are committed to not having missed payments and raising the debt ceiling,' Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Multivitamins May Improve Memory, Study Shows
May 25, 2023 11:55 - 5 minutes - 5.06 MBTaking a daily multivitamin can improve memory and slow some of the cognitive decline associated with aging, new research shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Column: Why the Republican Job Requirements Push Won’t Actually Get People to Work
May 25, 2023 11:40 - 6 minutes - 6.24 MBRepublic demands to change TANF work requirements won't get more Americans working See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tina Turner, 'Queen of Rock 'n Roll' Dead at 83
May 25, 2023 10:50 - 5 minutes - 4.85 MBTurner died Tuesday, after a long illness, according to her manager See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hillary Clinton Says Dianne Feinstein Shouldn't Retire
May 24, 2023 12:55 - 4 minutes - 3.8 MBIn an interview with TIME at the Chicago Humanities Festival, Clinton said Feinstein shouldn't retire because of the "tradeoff" on confirming judges. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
4 Major Takeaways from Illinois' Investigation Into Child Sex Abuse in the Catholic Church
May 24, 2023 12:40 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBAn investigation by the Attorney General of Illinois found that at least 1,997 children were abused across six dioceses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Democrats Fear Biden Is Folding Too Easily in Debt Limit Talks
May 24, 2023 12:25 - 6 minutes - 6.08 MBBiden has decades of history compromising with Republicans, sometimes over the howls of Democrats. Some of his allies worry it's happening again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apple Strikes Multibillion-Dollar Deal to Use U.S.-Made Chips
May 24, 2023 12:15 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MBThe announcement comes amid U.S. efforts to reduce American companies’ reliance on foreign chipmakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Florida School Has Pulled the Poem Read at Biden's Inauguration
May 24, 2023 12:10 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MBPoet Amanda Gorman says she was 'gutted' over her poem’s removal after a parent filed a complaint See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Unified Theory of Why So Many Republicans Think They Can Beat Trump
May 23, 2023 12:40 - 9 minutes - 8.97 MBIf Trump's indictment was the first inflection point of the campaign cycle, we are entering a second one. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
There's Still No Debt-Limit Deal After Negotiations Between Biden and McCarthy
May 23, 2023 12:20 - 4 minutes - 4.17 MBHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden called the discussion "productive," but key sticking points remain See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meta Was Just Fined a Record-Breaking $1.3 Billion by E.U. Regulators
May 23, 2023 12:11 - 2 minutes - 2.56 MBThe fine for the transfer of user data is the largest since the E.U. implemented the General Data Protection Regulation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
'A Country of Racists.' Spanish Soccer Is Embroiled in Yet Another Racism Controversy
May 23, 2023 11:45 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBReal Madrid star Vinícius Jr. tweeted that "today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spotlight: Right-Wing Doctors Are Still Peddling Dubious COVID Drugs
May 23, 2023 09:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe U.S. remains awash in tragedies linked to doctors who prescribed dubious treatments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Zelensky Was the Undisputed Star of the G7. But the Summit’s Focus Remained Firmly on China
May 22, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 6.42 MBThe bulk of the business in Hiroshima was not focused on Putin’s war of choice, but on Beijing’s growing assertiveness See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lawmakers Aren’t Giving OpenAI CEO Sam Altman the Zuckerberg Treatment (Yet)
May 22, 2023 10:45 - 5 minutes - 5.24 MBSam Altman received a warmer welcome from lawmakers than other tech CEOs at a recent Senate hearing See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What High Interest Rates Mean For U.S. Renewable Energy
May 22, 2023 10:31 - 4 minutes - 3.84 MBThe cost of financing renewable energy plays a significant role in determining the cost of clean electricity. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.