
A monthly review of the arts and intellectual life. Interviews, poetry readings, musical criticism, and more. newcriterion.com
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 349 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

On June 9, the Friends of The New Criterion gathered for a book party with Nicholas O’Connell, the author of “Crush: My Year as an Apprentice Winemaker.”
On May 7, the Friends and Young Friends gathered for an evening with Fr. George Rutler, who spoke about Shakespeare and Abraham Lincoln.
On April 9, the Friends and Young Friends gathered for a poetry party with David Lehman, winner of the 2025 New Criterion Poetry Prize.
On January 22, Friends of The New Criterion gathered at the offices of the magazine to celebrate the publication of Brooke Allen’s “Good Bones: Glorious Relics from the Age of Reading.”
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A refined arts and intellectual culture show that features in-depth conversations with poets, critics, editors, and classical music personalities. Episodes frequently center on literature, poetry, and musical performance, often weaving historical context with contemporary criticism. Noteworthy aspects include the base of New Criterion writers and editors, a strong emphasis on formal poetry, and thoughtful, scholarly perspectives on Shakespeare, Lincoln, and other cultural touchstones. The program tends to attract listeners who value rigorous cultural analysis, literary tradition, and high-culture discourse, and it can be especially appealing to guests and sponsors seeking authenticity and intellectual credibility in the arts space.
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Recent guests on The New Criterion Podcasts include:
1. Nick O'Connell
2. Father George Rutler
3. David Lehman
4. Brooke Allen
5. Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen
6. Julian Prégardien
7. Fleur Baron
8. Jeremy Black
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