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OVERTIME: Michael Barbaro on The Daily, Polarization and Covering America
Kristin Brey talks with Michael Barbaro, host of The New York Times Daily podcast, about the show’s evolution, the challenges of covering a deeply polarized country and the editorial decisions behind its biggest stories. Barbaro explains how The Daily finds compelling characters, tells complex stories through audio and makes sense of the political swings shaping America ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. He also reflects on Wisconsin’s growing influence in national politics and previews his upcoming Madison appearance.
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