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The California politician on his “wake-up call” at an earlier moment of political upheaval, and the one he’s experiencing today. * Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.com * Watch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@theinterviewpodcast] * For transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview [https://www.nytimes.com/column/the-interview] 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 suffering in the Gaza Strip has fueled international pressure on Israel to end the war and pushed western powers to recognize a Palestinian state. The isolation was on display last week at the United Nations. Jessica Cheung, a producer for “The Daily,” speaks to Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian ambassador to the U.N., about what Palestinian statehood means to him. Then, Mark Landler, the London bureau chief of The New York Times, discusses what the recognition means without the support of the United States and Israel, which was underscored in their new peace plan. Guest: * Riyad Mansour, the Palestinian ambassador to the U.N. * Mark Landler [https://www.nytimes.com/by/mark-landler], the London bureau chief of The New York Times. Background reading:  * World leaders recognized a Palestinian state [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/world/middleeast/unga-palestinian-state.html], in a challenge to the United States and Israel. * Read each point of President Trump’s plan [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/world/middleeast/gaza-israel-cease-fire-plan-text.html] for an Israel-Gaza cease-fire. Photo: Angelina Katsanis/Associated Press 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.

As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second day, Democrats are trying to underline that the growing political fight is all about the rising cost of health care. The New York Times journalists Margot Sanger-Katz and Shane Goldmacher explain why the Democrats are betting on this strategy and who is to blame for the impasse. Guest: * Margot Sanger-Katz [https://www.nytimes.com/by/margot-sanger-katz], a reporter for The New York Times who covers health care policy and government spending. * Shane Goldmacher [https://www.nytimes.com/by/shane-goldmacher], a national political correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  * The Trump administration forged ahead with plans to conduct mass layoffs [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/us/politics/white-house-shutdown-punishment.html] as the fiscal standoff appeared to intensify. * President Trump has made lowering health care costs a key priority, even as Democrats warn that those costs will skyrocket [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/01/us/politics/trump-democrats-health-care.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.

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday morning. For the Democrats, it is an act of resistance against President Trump’s second-term agenda. The question is now whether their gamble will pay off or backfire. In an episode recorded from the Capitol, Catie Edmondson and Carl Hulse, New York Times reporters who cover Congress, tell us what the decision-making looked like inside the building before the shutdown. Then, we have an interview with Senator Chuck Schumer. He explains why he pursued the shutdown in the moments before the vote. Guest: * Catie Edmondson [https://www.nytimes.com/by/catie-edmondson], a congressional correspondent for The New York Times. * Carl Hulse [https://www.nytimes.com/by/carl-hulse], the chief Washington correspondent for The New York Times. * Senator Chuck Schumer, minority leader of the United States Senate. Background reading:  * The shutdown of the U.S. government [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/us/politics/government-shutdown-deadlock.html] entered its first full day with no hint that either side would give. * Here’s how congressional leaders [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/us/politics/schumer-thune-jeffries-johnson-shutdown.html] are positioning themselves. Photo: Haiyun Jiang/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.

In a new poll, The New York Times asked voters what they thought of the first eight months of President Trump’s second term. Nate Cohn, the chief political analyst at The Times, explains what the survey found and what it may tell us about where the country is heading next. Guest: Nate Cohn [https://www.nytimes.com/by/nate-cohn], the chief political analyst for The New York Times. Background reading:  * After a volatile summer, Mr. Trump’s approval remains low but stable [https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/30/polls/trump-approval-poll.html], a new Times/Siena survey shows. * See Mr. Trump’s approval rating according to the latest polls [https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/polls/donald-trump-approval-rating-polls.html]. Photo: Haiyun Jiang/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.