Matter of Opinion

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Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat and Carlos Lozada. Every Friday, from New York Times Opinion. 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.

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The Pride and Tragedy of Joe Biden

Is Joe Biden more of a Jimmy Carter or a James Buchanan? It may be years before the outgoing president’s legacy is truly understood, but that didn’t stop the hosts from debating how Biden’s term in office will be remembered.

35 min
3 JAN

An Atheist’s Case for More Christianity in Politics

We’ll be back next week with a new episode, but in the meantime we’re kicking off 2025 with a great conversation from our friends at “The Opinions.” In this episode, the New York Times Opinion columnist David French, a lifelong evangelical, speaks to Jonathan Rauch, an atheist and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about the crisis of Christianity in the United States and how faith might be the only way to redeem democracy.

20 min
27/12/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Two Books That Explain This Political Moment

In this special year-end conversation, Carlos and his columnist colleague Pamela Paul each share one book that can help us understand and define our current moment.

16 min
20/12/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Our Mount Rushmore of Fictional Presidents

Happy holidays! Our gift to you is full access to a recent subscribers-only bonus episode. After a “stranger than fiction” presidential race, the hosts take a deep dive into the messy movie and television plots that actually put this election to shame. Enjoy!

28 min
13/12/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

What Biden Should Do in His Final Days in Office

While we are off this week, we wanted to share a great piece from our colleagues. President Biden has only a few weeks left in office. Here’s what he could do to optimize that remaining time — and improve his legacy.

22 min
06/12/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

It’s Not Just Politics: Trump Has Reshaped Pop Culture

Is Donald Trump the chicken or the egg? On the cusp of his second administration, the hosts dissect whether the president-elect is a cause or symptom of trends in popular culture. Plus, Michelle brings all the nostalgia to the Christmas party.

43 min
29/11/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Trump Turned My Immigrant Identity Into a ‘Chronic Condition.’

We are off for Thanksgiving. But we have a special treat for you from “The Opinions,” a fellow New York Times Opinion podcast. After our own Carlos Lozada immigrated to the U.S. from Peru as a child, he never felt being an immigrant was his overriding identity. But after years of hearing Donald Trump talk about immigration, his feelings have changed.

17 min
26/11/2024 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Our Mount Rushmore of Fictional Presidents

After a “stranger than fiction” presidential race, the hosts take a deep dive into the messy movie and television plots that actually put this election to shame.

27 min

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Review

30/11/2024

homem123*

Outstanding pod as always. Pls bring back Lydia more often. She rocks
Excellent exchange of contrasting ideas

29/11/2024

Kew friend

I don’t always agree with Lydia or Ross but I love the way the 4 of them can have these complex discussions.
Excellent episode between Ross and David French

07/09/2024

Tomblasta

Excellent episode between Ross and David French - please do more of these. It’s helpful hearing intelligent, good hearted conservative people advocate for their position and also to see how it isn’t a monolithic movement either
Ross adds something most shows miss

03/05/2024

JslKeats

Though I agree with the liberal opinions in this podcast more often, I really appreciate the challenge to simplistic left perspectives that Ross brings with his polite but firm reframing of some debates.

Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat and Carlos Lozada. Every Friday, from New York Times Opinion. 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.

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New York Times Opinion
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2018 - 2025
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