Asthaa Chaturvedi
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Asthaa Chaturvedi is a journalist and producer for "The Daily," the flagship news podcast from The New York Times. She contributes to the show's coverage of significant social and cultural trends, including shifts in American religious life.
4 episodes featuring Asthaa Chaturvedi
The Daily
A legal shift could leave endangered species unprotected
The proposed interpretation could make accidental deaths and habitat destruction harder to prosecute, weakening incentives to prevent biodiversity loss.
Sep 21, 2026 · 28 min
The Daily
The DSA turns primary victories into a test of Democratic power
The Democratic Socialists of America has moved from intellectual fringe to electoral force, but its growth raises unresolved questions about coalition-building, compromise, and national viability.
Aug 26, 2026 · 54 min
The Daily
A historic El Niño threatens crops, floods and delayed heat
The episode connects a potentially unprecedented Pacific warming event to immediate weather disruptions and longer-term risks amplified by climate change.
Aug 19, 2026 · 27 min
The Daily
Younger generations drive a surprising plateau in American secularization
The unexpected stabilization of religious adherence among younger Americans challenges long-held assumptions about the inevitable secularization of modern society.
May 12, 2026 · 45 min