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From President to Defendant: The Legal Case Against Maduro

Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela was brought to New York with his wife over the weekend to face criminal charges. Charlie Savage, who covers national security and legal policy, discusses the legality of Mr. Maduro’s capture and whether the operation could undermine the legal case against him. Guest: Charlie Savage [https://www.nytimes.com/by/charlie-savage], who covers national security and legal policy for The New York Times. Background reading:  * Can the United States legally “run” Venezuela after Mr. Maduro’s capture? Here’s what to know [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/us/politics/maduro-venezuela-trump-legal-issues.html]. * The U.S. indictment of Mr. Maduro cites cocaine smuggling [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/world/americas/venezuela-drug-trade.html]. Venezuela’s role in the trade is believed to be modest. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily [http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily]. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts [http://nytimes.com/podcasts] or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher [https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher]. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

Inside the U.S. Operation to Oust Venezuela’s President

The United States captured Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan president, over the weekend in a swift and overwhelming military operation. Mr. Maduro was pictured blindfolded, handcuffed and later brought to New York to face criminal charges. Eric Schmitt, a national security correspondent for The New York Times, tells the story of how the operation unfolded, and discusses what comes next. Guest: Eric Schmitt [https://www.nytimes.com/by/eric-schmitt], a national security correspondent for The New York Times based in Washington. Background reading:  * President Trump said at a news conference [https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01/03/world/trump-maduro-venezuela-us-strikes] that the United States would “run” Venezuela. * Inside “Operation Absolute Resolve, [https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/us/politics/trump-capture-maduro-venezuela.html]” the U.S. effort to capture Mr. Maduro. * See maps, videos and photos [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/01/03/world/americas/maduro-capture-venezuela-strikes-maps.html] of how the capture unfolded. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily [http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily]. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts [http://nytimes.com/podcasts] or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher [https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher]. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

‘The Headlines’: The U.S. Captures Nicolás Maduro

A special episode from "The Headlines" on the U.S. military operation in Venezuela. Tomorrow, The Daily will publish an episode with more details about Maduro's capture and what comes next for Venezuela.   Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts [http://nytimes.com/podcasts] or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher [https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher]. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

50 States, 50 Fixes

As the U.S. government reverses course on renewable energy projects and other policies related to climate change, environmental solutions may seem out of reach. But they’re happening all over the country. Cara Buckley and Catrin Einhorn, who cover climate for The New York Times, discuss their project to document small but significant efforts to solve climate and environmental problems in every U.S. state. Guest: * Cara Buckley [https://www.nytimes.com/by/cara-buckley], a reporter at The New York Times who writes about people working toward climate solutions. * Catrin Einhorn [https://www.nytimes.com/by/catrin-einhorn], a reporter covering biodiversity, climate and the environment for The New York Times. Background reading:  * The Times set out to document one climate success story in each state. Here’s a full list [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/climate/50-states-fixes.html]. * Readers submitted more than 3,200 ideas for our 50 States, 50 Fixes series. We’re highlighting just a few more of the ideas that stood out but that did not make it into the series [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/12/28/climate/us-eco-friendly-projects-readers.html]. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily [http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily]. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts [http://nytimes.com/podcasts] or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher [https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher]. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

She Fell in Love With ChatGPT: An Update

This week, The Daily is revisiting some of our favorite episodes of the year and checking in on what has happened in the time since. Warning: This episode discusses sexual themes. Artificial intelligence has changed how millions of people write emails, conduct research and seek advice. Kashmir Hill, who covers technology and privacy for The New York Times, tells the story of a woman whose relationship with a chatbot when much further than that. Guest: Kashmir Hill [https://www.nytimes.com/by/kashmir-hill], a features writer on the business desk at The New York Times, covering technology and privacy. Background reading:  * Listen to the original version of the episode here [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/podcasts/the-daily/ai-chatgpt-boyfriend-relationship.html]. * Read more [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/15/technology/ai-chatgpt-boyfriend-companion.html] about her A.I. love story. Photo: Helen Orr for The New York Times For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily [http://nytimes.com/thedaily?smid=pc-thedaily]. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts [http://nytimes.com/podcasts] or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher [https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher]. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.