37 episodes

Every opinion starts with a story. Intimate conversations about the big ideas shaping our world, hosted by journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro. From New York Times Opinion.

First Person The New York Times

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.6 • 721 Ratings

Every opinion starts with a story. Intimate conversations about the big ideas shaping our world, hosted by journalist Lulu Garcia-Navarro. From New York Times Opinion.

    Millions of People Watched Her Grow Up Online. What Did It Cost Her?

    Millions of People Watched Her Grow Up Online. What Did It Cost Her?

    Whitney Bjerken has been a YouTuber for as long as she can remember. At 18, she’s taking stock of her viral childhood.

    A programming note: this is the last episode of First Person — thank you for listening. Lulu Garcia-Navarro is working on new projects at the Times, so please stay subscribed to this feed to be the first to hear about them.

    • 39 min
    Why Conservatives Can’t Stop Talking About Aristotle

    Why Conservatives Can’t Stop Talking About Aristotle

    The 2,500-year-old roots of Ron DeSantis’ education plan.

    • 39 min
    They’re Severely Mentally Ill. Is It Ethical to Help Them Die?

    They’re Severely Mentally Ill. Is It Ethical to Help Them Die?

    A psychiatrist’s dilemma when the most extreme option is legal.

    • 36 min
    Daniel Ellsberg on the Papers He Didn’t Leak

    Daniel Ellsberg on the Papers He Didn’t Leak

    The man behind the Pentagon Papers has a final warning for America.

    • 35 min
    He Started the First Police Academy at an H.B.C.U. It Was Complicated.

    He Started the First Police Academy at an H.B.C.U. It Was Complicated.

    Chief Gary Hill on how to get more Black officers on the force — and transform cop culture through training.

    • 29 min
    Save a Life, or Commit a Felony?

    Save a Life, or Commit a Felony?

    For One Tennessee Doctor, the Answer Is Often Both.

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
721 Ratings

721 Ratings

bea_caterina ,

I LOVE this show

I’m so sad to see this show go. I’ve loved and anticipated each and every episode. Please keep this going in some way! Thank you Lulu and the whole team!!

Glitchy glitchy glitchy ,

Listened to classics ep

I’m liberal and listened cuz my recently turned conservative sister has been talking about classics for a bit and I didn’t know it was a known conservative “obsession”. But honestly kinda annoyed that Lulu talked with a negative/impatient/slightly rude tone most of the episode. The guest seemed to approach the convo with more open-mindedness, and a lot of what he said was reasonable. I think she owed him more effort at understanding and less obvious bias in the interview. I’m tired of this partisan narrative, & I get its place in this convo but would be cool if they dived more into the importance of classics/what is education instead of challenging him the entire time. The way she said “Cinderella!” at the end also sounds condescending to me, idk!

Palisades Rec ,

Lulu’s interviews are the best

Oh no! The last podcast. Please keep connected to us. First Person is fantastic.

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