The Sunday New York Times Readalong (#NYTReadalong)

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh

A weekly conversation about the print edition of the Sunday New York Times co-hosted by Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh, who also serves as Executive Producer. Each week we explore journalism, graphic design, and storytelling. The show has been livestreamed since October 2015. We launched the Spotify version in November 2025 with 15 episodes from our archives. New episodes will appear weekly after the live broadcast. Watch Sundays at 8:30 a.m. ET at https://www.digimentors.group/nytreadalong.

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 402 - Spain vs. Argentina, Wildfire Smoke, ICE and Iran

    Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed the Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final, wildfire smoke affecting air quality, the latest news from Iran and New York Times coverage of ICE and immigration enforcement. They also reviewed the Sunday paper, shared viewer comments from around the world and continued a broader conversation about voting, political violence, language, facts and dialogue across disagreement. More details are available on the episode page on the Digimentors website.

    Ep. 402 - Spain vs. Argentina, Wildfire Smoke, ICE and Iran

  2. Jul 5

    Ep. 401 - America250, "Six Sentences" and "Seven Everyday Founders"

    Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh marked Fourth of July weekend with an America250 edition of The Sunday #NYTReadalong. They reviewed two special sections from The New York Times: “Six Sentences That Have Shaped the American Story” and “Visions of America: The American Revolution Through the Eyes of Seven Everyday Founders.” They also shared viewer comments on what America250 means, including reflections on the country’s founding ideals, its unfinished promises and the work still needed to build a more perfect union. Visit the episode page on the Digimentors website for a pdf of “Six Sentences That Have Shaped the American Story” and a gift link to “Visions of America.”

    Ep. 401 - America250, "Six Sentences" and "Seven Everyday Founders"

  3. Jun 28

    Ep. 400 - Special NYT Guests Tom Jolly, Wayne Kamidoi and Mike Connors

    For the 400th episode of The Sunday #NYTReadalong, Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh celebrated a major milestone with three special guests and longtime friends from The New York Times: Tom Jolly, NYT Print Editor; Wayne Kamidoi, NYT Art Director; and Mike Connors, NYT Production Department Managing Director. Longtime producer Paula Kiger also returned as a special co-host. They looked back on the history of the show, the community that has grown around it and the joy of spending Sunday mornings with The New York Times. The conversation also covered journalism, print design, special sections, the Sunday paper and the production work that helps bring The Times to readers each week. Visit the website for the episode page and pdfs of The New York Times’ Knicks Special Sections.

    Ep. 400 - Special NYT Guests Tom Jolly, Wayne Kamidoi and Mike Connors

  4. Jun 14

    Ep. 399 - The 10-Minute Challenge with Andrew Sondern, NYT News Design

    Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh spoke with Andrew Sondern, Deputy Director of News Design for The New York Times, about designing the print edition of “The 10-Minute Challenge,” how the project moved from digital to print, the artwork selected for the special section and what goes into designing the Sunday paper. During the second half of the show, they reviewed the Sunday paper, including stories on politics, books, Juneteenth, AI and the future of work. Visit the website for the episode page and a pdf of The 10-Minute Challenge.

    Ep. 399 - The 10-Minute Challenge with Andrew Sondern, NYT News Design

  5. Jun 7

    Ep. 398 - World Cup Preview, Immigration, AI Slop and The Sunday Paper

    Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed The New York Times’ World Cup Preview, the politics of immigration and the World Cup, the White House “aliens” website, AI slop on social media and several stories from the Sunday paper. Visit the website for the episode page and a pdf of the World Cup Preview. There was also a spirited discussion about World War II, the Korean War, the Knicks, Chai Pani and Apple TV’s “For All Mankind.”

    Ep. 398 - World Cup Preview, Immigration, AI Slop and The Sunday Paper

  6. May 31

    Ep. 397 - Trump's Judicial Setbacks, Immigration, NYC Best Restaurants

    Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed President Trump's recent judicial setbacks (Kennedy Center, IRS, "Weaponization" Fund), the ongoing war on immigration and The 100 Best Restaurants in NYC. Check out the website for a pdf of the 100 Best Restaurants and gift links to several articles. There was also a spirited discussion about Ethiopian Food.

    Ep. 397 - Trump's Judicial Setbacks, Immigration, NYC Best Restaurants

  7. May 17

    Ep. 396 - China Trip; RFK Jr. and Mental Health Care; Summer Recipes

    Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed President Trump's trip to China, RFK Jr.’s war on mental health care and "My Family's American Secret," NYT Cooking’s “24 Reasons to Cook This Summer” and all the latest news. We have .pdfs of "My Family's American Secret" and NYT Cooking's Summer Special on our website. Peter Herford, a long-time Professor of Journalism at Columbia University (and the CBS staffer who handed Walter Cronkite the bulletin announcing JFK had been shot) made a cameo. Sponsors: Muck RackGraphic History Company, andNarratively AcademyGift links, pdfs and more on our Digimentors Website.

    Ep. 396 - China Trip; RFK Jr. and Mental Health Care; Summer Recipes

  8. May 3

    Ep. 395 - Voting Rights Act; World Press Freedom Day, 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters

    Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed the Supreme Court's recent Voting Rights decision; World Press Freedom Day and a Forum sponsored by ClassACT HR 73; The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters and Philip Galanes' Social Qs Column. Gift links and more on the Digimentors website. Details.

    Ep. 395 - Voting Rights Act; World Press Freedom Day, 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters
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A weekly conversation about the print edition of the Sunday New York Times co-hosted by Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh, who also serves as Executive Producer. Each week we explore journalism, graphic design, and storytelling. The show has been livestreamed since October 2015. We launched the Spotify version in November 2025 with 15 episodes from our archives. New episodes will appear weekly after the live broadcast. Watch Sundays at 8:30 a.m. ET at https://www.digimentors.group/nytreadalong.

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