The 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 | 7 years ago |
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Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsSociety & Culture |
Evangelical pastor and self-proclaimed Christian nationalist Doug Wilson has been preaching for decades that America needs to reclaim its Puritan past. But in 2025, he believes he’s “significantly” more influential. Does that mean America is closer t... more
The Twitch and YouTube star Hasan Piker understands what pushes people to commit acts of political violence. But does that understanding tip over into appreciation? In this episode of “Interesting Times,” Ross Douthat and Piker debate why Piker’s pos... more
What is wrong with higher education in America? According to many on the right, a lot. This week, Ross Douthat talks to May Mailman, the lawyer behind President Trump’s battles with Harvard and Columbia, about the administration’s assault on the Ivy ... more
Ezra Klein argues that the left desperately needs a unifying project — for its own survival and for the sake of the country. In this episode of Ross Douthat’s “Interesting Times,” Ross and Ezra assess the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and... more
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Although Ross and I agree on very little, I am always hungry to hear voices that are different from mine. I appreciate this podcast.
As a non-religious center left person, I appreciate Ross’s opinions, intellect, and apparent character. Most of all, I love that his guests represent a diversity of views. We need more conversations like this.
Ezra didn’t do a good job of countering Ross’s inaccurate take on the “current nihilism of progressivism”.
If anything, the Democratic Party feels nihilistic right now because of its ongoing refusal to embrace its progressive wing.
Also what’s with this conflation of the Democratic Party with the progressive movement… I get that progressivism has a larger context and lineage, but the lack of distinction there is unhelpful.
It takes a certain kind of hope to do what Bernie Sanders is doing i... more
I tried to get into the show and listen to the episode with Hassan Piker, but it was just so disappointing. Douthat spends unreasonable time pushing Piker to admit he’s more radical than he wants to admit. Fine, fair. At some point though, why am I spending my time listening to this? Let your listened be the judge of the conversation. Yet, Douthat keeps going on and on, trying to push the same point onto Piker, over and over again. It felt like a waste of my time and turned me from a curious new... more
This guys a joke.
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With a strong focus on pressing political issues and societal themes, this series offers a platform for in-depth conversations with influential figures across various fields, including politics, technology, and culture. Discussions often tackle the complexities of modern issues, such as democracy, foreign affairs, and identity politics, aiming to provide insights into the prevailing narratives shaping today's world. The host invites a range of guests, from journalists to analysts and policymakers, creating a dynamic and insightful dialogue that appeals to listeners interested in understanding the complexities of contemporary society and politics.
Noteworthy for its unique blend of political analysis and cultural commentary, the series enco... more
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