Interesting Times with Ross Douthat
New York Times OpinionThe first draft of our future. Mapping the new world order through interviews and conversations. Every Thursday, from New York Times Opinion. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New Yor... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 216 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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- Baskhar and Rod
Astounding guests! I love when this show interviews normal people and not psycho far right wingers who got popular online. I hope that Ross continues to host more guests who are complex and interesting without being so inflammatory.
Someone I’d love to see interviewed is Tony Chamas from 1Dime Radio: a conservative-leaning Christopher Lasch socialist. Can answer the question you asked Baskhar of whether socialists can accept, or even incorporate, cultural moderation into its platform. I used to... more
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United States20 days ago - The polarized reviews are a feature not a bug
If you look up the reviews for Interesting Times, you’ll find they are highly polarized. For some, that might be a red flag, but for me, it’s one of the reasons I queue it up every Thursday morning.
In a media landscape where everyone is expected to pick a team, or take on some outlandish conspiratorial take, Ross is a rare voice. He consistently offends both the dogmatic left and the dogmatic MAGA crowd because he is willing to stand on principle rather than chasing cultural fads or political ... more
Apple Podcasts5James.AlexanderUnited States21 days ago - Contrary Opinions
I am decidedly not a fan of Ross’s Op Eds. Frequently haranguing and for a time Trump apologia. But after listed to dozens of this podcast, I think he is a great interviewer who gets interesting guests to discuss nuanced issues.
Apple Podcasts5Philip1085United Statesa month ago - Expected more from the Times
I really did try, but this is just so poorly done. Journalistically it is complete rubbish - even as op ed, it is overly reliant on anecdotal data. If you’re interested in some random people talking about their experiences then I suppose this is fine. If you’re looking for anything with a little more heft I would not recommend.
Apple Podcasts2Scb78$United Statesa month ago - Love Ross
I’m always impressed and entertained hearing Ross navigate these interactions so naturally. Side note: After listening to Rod Dreher I’ve decided he should have had a cameo around the supper table at the end of Don’t Look Up.”
Apple Podcasts5decimalsandmoreUnited Statesa month ago
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1. Elbridge Colby
2. Bhaskar Sunkara
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4. Barack Obama
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