Sasha Weiss
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Sasha Weiss is an editor and journalist who has contributed to The New York Times. She has appeared as a guest on 'The Daily' podcast to discuss cultural topics including the greatest living American songwriters.
8 episodes featuring Sasha Weiss
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk
Daniel Lubetzky turns kindness into a leadership discipline
The conversation connects Holocaust survival, entrepreneurial persistence, and civic responsibility to a practical theory of values-driven leadership.
Sep 13, 2026 · 56 min
The Rewatchables
Aliens turns sequel pressure into war-movie mastery
The episode tests whether James Cameron’s expansion of Alien’s intimate horror created an equal—or even superior—classic without sacrificing atmosphere or emotional stakes.
Aug 31, 2026 · 2h 21m
Up First from NPR
Iran pressure, White House fight test Washington’s economic limits
The episode connects foreign-policy escalation, presidential power, and rising borrowing costs to the risks facing governments and households.
Aug 21, 2026 · 15 min
Up First from NPR
Iran pressure, $40 trillion debt and Venezuela’s oil gamble
The episode connects foreign-policy pressure, rising borrowing costs and politically uncertain energy investment to the economic choices facing the United States and its partners.
Aug 20, 2026 · 16 min
Up First from NPR
Florida primary upends Senate race as Meta faces addiction trial
The episode connects volatile election results and trade uncertainty with a consequential legal test of how social platforms affect young users.
Aug 19, 2026 · 16 min
Up First from NPR
Gaza talks stall as Iran war tests U.S. readiness
The episode connects unresolved Gaza negotiations and stretched military resources in Asia with high-stakes primary contests that could reshape congressional politics.
Aug 18, 2026 · 15 min
Up First from NPR
Carrier relief follows USS Lincoln’s strained deployment
The episode connects military readiness, escalating Russia-Ukraine attacks, and unresolved political obstacles to Gaza’s postwar governance.
Aug 17, 2026 · 15 min
The Daily
New York Times editors debate the greatest living American songwriters
The debate reveals how critics define artistic legacy in an era where collaborative hit-making dominates the music industry.
May 3, 2026 · 47 min