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  | BackstoryFrom around the nation and around the world, Times reporters go beyond the headlines, providing in-depth detail and analysis on the top news stories of the day. Jane Bornemeier is your host. Schedule: Occasional | The Times's Michael Shear talks to Jane Bornemeier about the decision by Democratic Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia not to seek re-election. (mp3) February 09, 2011 |
 | Bits: Tech TalkA weekly look at tech news, trends and innovations, with hands-on computing tips, product reviews and a joyful celebration of geek culture. All this and more from J.D. Biersdorfer, Bettina Edelstein and Pedro Rafael Rosado. The Tech Talk Homepage Schedule: Thursdays | Tech in the kitchen: cooking apps for iOS and Android and Jeff Potter, author of "Cooking for Geeks". (mp3) February 09, 2011 |
 | Book ReviewThe world’s top authors and critics join Sunday Book Review Editor Sam Tanenhaus in lively conversations about books, arts and ideas. Visit an archive of previous Book Review Podcasts. Schedule: Friday | Karen Russell on her first novel, "Swamplandia!" and Lee Siegel discusses the dark side of the Internet. (mp3) February 04, 2011 |
 | Front PageFind out what’s on the front page of The New York Times before it’s published. Monday through Friday, James Barron previews the top stories that will set the agenda for news coverage around the world. Schedule: Monday through Friday | NYT: Front Page for 02/10/2011 (mp3) February 10, 2011 |
 | Music PopcastNew York Times music critics Jon Pareles, Ben Ratliff, Jon Caramanica and Nate Chinen talk each week about the latest pop music news, the top songs, the best albums, the biggest stars — and the up and coming stars you haven’t heard of yet. You’ll also hear live, original music recorded in our studios. Ben Sisario is the host. Schedule: Wednesday | Ricky Martin’s new album and a look at the life and influence of rumba master Totico. (mp3) February 03, 2011 |
 | Science TimesWant to know more about black holes? Or progress in the cure for cancer? Learn about the latest news and trends in science, medicine and the environment from the reporters and editors of the popular Science Times section of The New York Times. David Corcoran is your host. Schedule: Tuesdays | Fighting AIDS one needle at a time and an urban airborne hazard. (mp3) February 07, 2011 |
 | The CaucusThe Obama presidency, the Tea Party, congressional infighting, the midterm elections. The Times’s top political reporters and editors discuss the latest political news and trends in Washington and across the nation. Your co-hosts are Sam Roberts in New York and Michael Shear in Washington. Schedule: Thursdays | Analyzing President Obama's State of the Union address. (mp3) January 27, 2011 |
 | The EthicistTimes Sunday magazine columnist Randy Cohen answers your questions about the moral and ethical dilemmas of our times with the same wit and wisdom displayed in his popular weekly column. Schedule: Fridays | The Ethicist for 02/04/11 (mp3) February 04, 2011 |
 | TimesTalksIntimate discussions with people of note and New York Times journalists and editors. To see a list of current TimesTalks events and to buy tickets, visit our website at Timestalks.com Schedule: Bi-Weekly | NYT: Times Talks Presents Russell Brand (mp3) December 28, 2010 |
 | Weekend BusinessBusiness news has never been so exciting, frightening and fast-paced. Keep up with the important news and trends in business each week with reporters and editors from the Times’s business section. They’re among the most knowledgeable people in the business world. Your host is Times assistant business editor Jeff Sommer. Schedule: Fridays | Unemployment, the Business of Aging, Egypt and Bernard Madoff and the Mets (mp3) February 04, 2011 |
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