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Matter of Opinion The New York Times
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Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen. Every Friday, from New York Times Opinion.
Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
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Thomas Friedman on Iran, Israel and Preventing a ‘Forever War’
Will Israel and Iran’s unprecedented attacks escalate into a wider mideast conflict? A “forever war”? This week, columnist Tom Friedman joins the hosts to unpack the latest developments, what it means for Gaza, and the implications for the region writ large.
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Abortion, Trump and Religion in Politics
This week, the hosts debate how religious voters will react to Donald Trump’s betrayal of anti-abortion positions, the evolution of Christianity as the domain of the right and whether religion is actually as powerful as it seems in modern U.S. politics.
Plus, Ross finds aliens, again. -
Are Smartphones Just a Scapegoat for Our Unhappy Children?
It’s not just bad vibes — America’s kids are not OK. As study after study shows worsening youth mental health, a popular theory has emerged: The rise of smartphones and the addictive nature of social media is making young people miserable. But can it really be that simple?
This week, the hosts debate the myriad possible factors contributing to teenagers’ unhappiness, and discuss how parents, schools and the government can protect kids without doing further harm. Plus, a sui generis Lozada family vacation. -
Finding the Line Between Celebrity and Politician With Tressie McMillan Cottom
The sociologist and New York Times columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom joins the hosts this week to discuss the role of celebrity in politics. Could Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, with their tens of millions of fans, sway the presidential election? And beyond brand-name pop stars, what role does celebrity play within the political system?
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Texts From the Swamp
It can often feel as if politicians use a lot of words without saying much of anything. So how do journalists and citizens make sense of what’s said (and unsaid) in the many congressional reports, court decisions and campaign memoirs that pour out of Washington?
This week on “Matter of Opinion,” Carlos Lozada makes the case for reading the Capitol, and uses insights from his new book, “The Washington Book,” to help his co-hosts decode everyone from Donald Trump to Mike Pence to Barack Obama. -
Lydia Finds Hope in a Moment of Crisis
We’re working on this week's episode. While you wait, listen to this audio essay from one of our hosts, Lydia Polgreen, on the situation unfolding in Haiti.
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Echo chamber arguing
SPOILER ALERT: Do not waste your time on to this show if you want to hear both sides of a current argument. This show preaches to the choir. Most episodes start with the proclamation that the argument is settled and the question is what the best (read progressive) solution is. So the argument precludes honest conservative viewpoints writ large. Every guest seems to need to mention they are liberal and if they profess any conservative understanding it is merely to underscore the reason why the integrity of the progressive perspective. So the question is, does the New York Times even dare to invite a valid conservative pundit on the show to argue a valid conservative perspective? If so this show could be truly meaningful. Jane Coaston is a delightful and talented moderator but is held back by her own (or her employers) narrow Overton window.
How dare you
How dare you drag Ted Lasso.
No real argument
The show consistently really only looks at arguments on one side of any issue. I had hoped for more nuance and a more daring look at the issues dividing the nation. Only by talking to one another can we start to understand each other and, hopefully, begin to bridge the divide.