20 episodes

Wish you could just talk to the 2020 candidates one-on-one and decide for yourself which one deserves your vote? Join the New York Times editorial board at the table with the candidates as you've never heard them. Listen as each Democratic contender makes the case as to why they can win the race against Donald Trump. Learn how the editorial board came to make their endorsement, to better help you make yours. For full transcripts of each interview, visit nytimes.com/endorsements.

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Wish you could just talk to the 2020 candidates one-on-one and decide for yourself which one deserves your vote? Join the New York Times editorial board at the table with the candidates as you've never heard them. Listen as each Democratic contender makes the case as to why they can win the race against Donald Trump. Learn how the editorial board came to make their endorsement, to better help you make yours. For full transcripts of each interview, visit nytimes.com/endorsements.

    The Argument: Why Endorse Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar?

    The Argument: Why Endorse Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar?

    Host Katie Kingsbury visits Opinion's other podcast, "The Argument," to defend the editorial board's two endorsements for Senators Elizabeth Warren and Amy Klobuchar against her disagreeing colleagues Ross Douthat, Michelle Goldberg and David Leonhardt. They talk about the current political moment, each of the Democratic contenders, and the path to the nomination.

    For background reading on this episode, click here or search for nytimes.com/theargument.

    • 36 min
    It’s Not Our Choice to Make

    It’s Not Our Choice to Make

    The board weighs the pros and cons of each Democratic primary candidate, and has a heated debate over what the party (and the country) needs in this moment. Katie reveals her choices, and argues why the 2020 primary is the moment that voters - not the editorial board - gets to decide the future of the Democratic party. Then, the world reacts.

    Find the unabridged and annotated transcript of the candidates's visits to the board at nytimes.com/endorsements.

    Produced by At Will Media.

    • 28 min
    Joe Biden: The Deliberation

    Joe Biden: The Deliberation

    In a follow-up bonus episode to former Vice President Joe Biden's endorsement interview, the board deliberates his visit. Some were relieved, while others were disappointed. They question whether he understands the anger of the moment, and his selective invocations of the Obama administration. Then, board member Lauren Kelley gives an explainer of the Hyde Amendment, Joe Biden’s electoral baggage around it, and why this is the most precarious moment for reproductive rights since 1973.

    Find the unabridged and annotated transcript of Biden's visit to the board at nytimes.com/endorsements.

    Produced by At Will Media.

    • 19 min
    Joe Biden: The Interview

    Joe Biden: The Interview

    Former Vice President Joe Biden visits the Times boardroom for his endorsement interview. The editorial board pushed him on reparations, his support of the Hyde Amendment, and getting his public option through the senate. Plus: Hagar the Horrible, Haight-Ashbury and a push-up competition.

    Find the unabridged and annotated transcript of Biden's visit to the board at nytimes.com/endorsements.

    Produced by At Will Media.

    • 48 min
    Deval Patrick: The Deliberation

    Deval Patrick: The Deliberation

    In this follow-up to Governor Deval Patrick's visit, the editorial board reacts and shares concerns after Patrick's endorsement interview. Plus, a deeper dive into Patrick's gubernatorial tenure and the Democratic primary field’s foreign policy positions with editorial board member Alex Kingsbury.

    Find the unabridged and annotated transcript of Patrick's visit to the board at nytimes.com/endorsements.

    Produced by At Will Media.

    • 17 min
    Deval Patrick: The Interview

    Deval Patrick: The Interview

    Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick visits the Times boardroom for his endorsement interview. The editorial board pushed him on his late entry into the race, his moderate proposals for America’s varied crises, and the lingering scandals from his governorship. Plus: “PatrickCare,” a saint for president, and buying new hips vs. soap.

    Find the unabridged and annotated transcript of Patrick's visit to the board at nytimes.com/endorsements.

    Produced by At Will Media.

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

3.4 out of 5
25 Ratings

25 Ratings

Jdkalcihwvakclor ,

“Not our choice to make”

It’s an endorsement. The interviews were fantastic, but come on. Do the years of political expertise on board mean nothing? There are better and worse answers to who should be president, truth exists. Should have picked one candidate.

boiledbeef5678 ,

Broader perspectives needed

A Libertarian candidate interviewed or examined would be very good

theeandthem ,

Fantastic podcast

Great in depth Answers and a chance to connect with candidates personalities.

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