Shannon Lin
Person
Shannon Lin is a podcast producer and journalist associated with The New York Times’ audio journalism, including production work for The Daily.
Discussed alongside Shannon Lin
- Nisha Shah
Person · 9 episodes together · 2 shows
- Christopher Snyder
Person · 9 episodes together · 2 shows
- Christina Vallis
Person · 9 episodes together · 2 shows
- Kasha Brosalian
Person · 9 episodes together · 2 shows
- Esther Gim
Person · 8 episodes together · 1 show
- Astead Herndon
Person · 8 episodes together · 2 shows
- Breakmaster Cylinder
Person · 8 episodes together · 2 shows
- David Tadeshore
Person · 7 episodes together · 2 shows
17 episodes featuring Shannon Lin
Today, Explained
Ohio campaign tests whether Republicans can sidestep Trump
The episode examines whether economic anxiety can let Republican candidates distance themselves from Donald Trump without alienating his strongest supporters.
Oct 3, 2026 · 23 min
The Daily
Cornell case tests consent, trauma and due process
The disputed allegation exposes how evolving accounts, incomplete investigations and competing definitions of fairness can shape public judgment and legal decisions.
Oct 2, 2026 · 31 min
Today, Explained
Michigan candidate makes data centers a test of political control
The episode connects AI infrastructure to local costs, democratic accountability, economic insecurity, and the fragile coalition shaping Michigan politics.
Sep 26, 2026 · 32 min
The Daily
Nuclear safeguards offer AI lessons—but not a ready-made treaty
The episode tests whether diplomacy built for concentrated nuclear arsenals can manage AI, a widely accessible technology advancing faster than international agreements.
Sep 24, 2026 · 41 min
Today, Explained
Latino voters test both parties’ assumptions
Latino voters are increasingly decisive and persuadable, but economic pressure and weak outreach are reshaping how campaigns must earn their support.
Sep 19, 2026 · 34 min
Today, Explained
Midterm voters weigh Trump, affordability and election security
The episode maps the forces shaping 2026 voters while separating legitimate election concerns from the legal barriers to overturning results.
Sep 12, 2026 · 33 min
The Daily
Flock turns local license-plate cameras into a national surveillance network
The episode examines how shared vehicle data can help solve crimes while creating unresolved constitutional and privacy risks for millions of people.
Aug 31, 2026 · 33 min
Today, Explained
Gen Z breaks with party labels as political divides deepen
Young voters could reshape American politics while distrusting the institutions, media, and party identities that traditionally organize it.
Aug 29, 2026 · 39 min
The Daily
Canada rejects U.S. deal and bets on economic independence
Canada’s decision could reshape its economy, political identity, and relationship with its largest trading partner during a prolonged trade war.
Aug 25, 2026 · 41 min
Today, Explained
MAGA faces a midterm test of electability
The episode examines whether Trump’s record, cultural appeal, and Republican messaging can overcome voter frustration over prices, foreign policy, scandals, and election denialism.
Aug 22, 2026 · 29 min
The Daily
Institutional investors turn sports teams into financial assets
The Lakers sale shows how media money and investment capital are reshaping ownership, while raising questions about prices, competitiveness, and fans’ stake in teams.
Aug 21, 2026 · 38 min
The Daily
Hegseth replaces Navy chief with ideological ally
The leadership change tests whether military promotions will prioritize political loyalty over professional qualifications and candid advice.
Aug 20, 2026 · 35 min
The Daily
A carrier’s long deployment exposes the Navy’s fragile logistics
The Lincoln’s worsening conditions show how a damaged supply network and too few carriers can turn operational pressure into a readiness crisis.
Aug 18, 2026 · 33 min
Today, Explained
Progressives challenge Democrats’ electability playbook
The Democratic Party’s fight over strategy turns on whether a bolder progressive agenda can win working-class voters without sacrificing general-election unity.
Aug 15, 2026 · 39 min
The Daily
Russian spies route Japanese technology to the battlefield
The investigation shows how sanctions can be weakened by intelligence networks, intermediaries and gaps in national counterespionage.
Aug 14, 2026 · 35 min
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
South Carolina voters debate a Harris comeback
The discussion tests whether Kamala Harris’s 2024 defeat reflects a missed opportunity or a need for Democrats to move on.
Aug 11, 2026 · 33 min
Today, Explained
Gas prices turn presidential accountability into a midterm test
The episode shows why voters punish presidents for visible economic pain even when wars and global markets limit their control.
Aug 8, 2026 · 29 min