An institutional failing, says New York Times on its 'Caliphate' podcast that didn't meet standards An institutional failing, says New York Times on its 'Caliphate' podcast that didn't meet standards The 'Caliphate' podcast series had won a Peabody Award, the first ever for a podcast produced by the newspaper. The New York Times would now be returning the award. advertisement UPDATED: December 19, 2020 17:27 IST The New York Times has admitted that it could not verify claims of a Canadian man whose account of committing atrocities for the Islamic State in Syria was a central part of its 2018 podcast 'Caliphate'. (Photo: AFP)