Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Host Sarah Maslin Nir digs into Taylor Swift’s rumored July 4th wedding at Madison Square Garden, which has turned Midtown into an active Swiftie investigation. NY Times Internet culture reporter Madison Malone Kircher explains what we actually know so far, from city permits and NDAs to Amtrak police briefings and Taylor’s history of secret parties. Then London-based breaking news reporter Isabella Kwai describes how Europe’s record-breaking heat wave is changing daily life in cities with little air-conditioning. Finally, NYT Magazine editor Jake Silverstein introduces “Everyday Founders,” a visually rich project that retells the American Revolution for America’s 250th birthday through seven lesser-known lives instead of just the usual founding fathers.
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Guests:
Madison Malone Kircher, NYT Internet Culture Reporter
Isabella Kwai, Europe Breaking News Reporter
Jake Silverstein, NY Times Magazine Editor
Recording Date
06/30/2026
First Air Date
07/01/2026
Get closer to this week’s important issues and events. Veteran Times correspondent Sam Roberts returns to television to discuss the big stories with journalists covering them and with leading newsmakers. Preview articles that will appear in The New York Times over the weekend, discover the back stories and savor the conversation that has distinguished the program for 25 years.
For more The New York Times Close Up with Sam Roberts, visit http://tv.cuny.edu/show/nytcloseup
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Host Sarah Maslin Nir digs into Taylor Swift’s rumored July 4th wedding at Madison Square Garden, which has turned Midtown into an active Swiftie investigation. NY Times Internet culture reporter Madison Malone Kircher explains what we actually know so far, from city permits and NDAs to Amtrak police briefings and Taylor’s history of secret parties. Then London-based breaking news reporter Isabella Kwai describes how Europe’s record-breaking heat wave is changing daily life in cities with little air-conditioning. Finally, NYT Magazine editor Jake Silverstein introduces “Everyday Founders,” a visually rich project that retells the American Revolution for America’s 250th birthday through seven lesser-known lives instead of just the usual founding fathers.
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Find more from CUNY TV at https://tv.cuny.edu
Guests:
Madison Malone Kircher, NYT Internet Culture Reporter
Isabella Kwai, Europe Breaking News Reporter
Jake Silverstein, NY Times Magazine Editor
Recording Date
06/30/2026
First Air Date
07/01/2026
Get closer to this week’s important issues and events. Veteran Times correspondent Sam Roberts returns to television to discuss the big stories with journalists covering them and with leading newsmakers. Preview articles that will appear in The New York Times over the weekend, discover the back stories and savor the conversation that has distinguished the program for 25 years.
For more The New York Times Close Up with Sam Roberts, visit http://tv.cuny.edu/show/nytcloseup
Subscribe to the CUNY TV channel: bit.ly/2GmGb13
Subscribe to the Series Playlist: bit.ly/2VwQGt1
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