Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, a criminal justice reporter at The New York Times, and Mike Baker, a national reporter, dive into the harrowing New Year's attack in New Orleans. They explore the chaos on Bourbon Street and the tragic loss of 15 lives. The suspect, a U.S. Army veteran turned ISIS supporter, had a chilling journey into radicalization, shaped by personal struggles. The discussion sheds light on the implications for public safety during large events and the communities left grappling with the aftermath.

Judson Jones, a meteorologist for The New York Times, and Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, a national reporter, dive into the harrowing realities following Hurricane Helene. They share chilling accounts of the storm's rapid intensification and the unexpected devastation it brought to North Carolina. The discussion highlights shocking flash floods, intense rainfall, and the stories of those who endured the storm's wrath, including a gripping tale of one man's survival in his hometown. The episode paints a vivid picture of grief, loss, and the long road to recovery.

As the sun came up over Florida yesterday, a fuller picture began to emerge of the destruction that Hurricane Ian had inflicted on the state and its residents.The Category 4 storm washed away roads, bridges, cars, boats and homes. The damage is so extensive that, according to the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, it may take years to rebuild.Guests: Patricia Mazzei, the Miami bureau chief for The New York Times; Richard Fausset, a Times correspondent based in Atlanta; Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs, a national news reporter for The Times; and Hilary Swift, a photojournalist.Background reading: Data from NASA reveals how warm ocean waters in the Gulf of Mexico provided the fuel that turned Hurricane Ian into such a potent force.The scale of the wreckage was staggering, even to Florida residents who had survived and rebuilt after other powerful hurricanes.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.