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Pete Buttigieg has a clear vision of where his party lost its way. Now Buttigieg, the former transportation secretary, wants to use those lessons to shape the Democratic Party of the future and America’s next story.

“Sooner or later, one day Donald ... more

President Trump has deployed the National Guard to Memphis and Chicago and has his sights on Portland, Ore. It’s his latest effort to punish his enemies and provoke a response. In this episode, the Opinion national politics writer Michelle Cottle, th... more

Two years after Hamas’s attack on Israel, delegates from Hamas, Israel and the United States are in Egypt this week to see if President Trump’s cease-fire proposal can lead to an end to the war. In this episode of “The Opinions,” the columnist Thomas... more

What and who comes after President Trump? That’s the question behind America’s Next Story, a limited series from “The Opinions.” In this episode David Leonhardt, an editorial director in Times Opinion, talks to Gladden Pappin, a national conservative... more

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Recent Guests

Gladden Pappin
An editor of the journal American Affairs and president of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs in Budapest
American Affairs
Episode: America’s Next Story: Trumpism After Trump
Richard Osman
Author of the best-selling mystery Thursday Murder Club series
Episode: The ‘Thursday Murder Club’ Author Wants Us to Rethink Aging
Ken Burns
Filmmaker known for documentaries on significant American topics, including the American Revolution
Episode: Ken Burns on America’s Next Story
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. Senator and former law professor, known for her focus on economic inequality and consumer protection
U.S. Senate
Episode: Elizabeth Warren on America's Next Story
Dr. Paul Offit
Pediatrician and infectious disease specialist, former member of ACIP
Episode: Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Is a Calamity
Bryan Stevenson
Founder and leader of the Equal Justice Initiative
Equal Justice Initiative
Episode: What Germany Did That America Still Hasn’t
Jessica Grose
Writer for Opinion who covers family, education, religion, and culture.
New York Times
Episode: Replay: Kristi Noem and the MAGA Beauty Aesthetic
John McWhorter
Associate professor of linguistics at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: ‘African American’ Is Awkward. It’s Time to Use ‘Black.’
Laura Kelly
Governor of Kansas
State of Kansas
Episode: There Is Hope for Democrats. Look to Kansas.

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Michelle Cottle
Covers national politics and serves as the host of The Opinions, fostering insightful discussions around current events and societal issues.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 542 ratings
  • Yes

    Glad to hear Goldberg, Bouie, and French in this 4 Oct episode because this crisis demands strong response. Yes, we need new leadership on the Left that can fight back. The faithless right wing is insisting that Democrats agree on a Republican budget that ignores every Democratic value by clawing back everything we’ve voted for (as Republicans on the S’Crt overturn democracy, spitting on stare decisis.) It is a theft, a giant heist, to take money that was already appropriated. Yes, it is a slap ... more

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    5
    womanbyherradio
    United States10 days ago
  • Return of MOO?? 🙏

    The MOO crew returned!!! My heart gave a shout of joy. Give them their own show with their own feed!!!! I almost missed their gem on the Harris book because it got lost among the rando opinion writers. We just need “hot and cold” to come back, and all will be right with the universe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brooklynbridgemom
    United States14 days ago
  • Michelle is quite hard to listen to

    Michelle’s approach as host is quite jarring and superficial

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Melbourne yoga
    Australia17 days ago
  • GIC

    The most recent episode reminds me how much I enjoyed MOO- matter of opinion

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Journalistic integrity matters
    United States17 days ago
  • Free Speech

    We are not living in “regular order.” There are no “weak points” in this administration that the courts or congress can leverage. They do not care. They are establishing power backed by violence. If we aren’t willing to fight to keep/gain power they will take it.

    Apple Podcasts
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    V-Spain
    United States23 days ago

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America’s Next Story: Trumpism After Trump
Q: Which figures in American politics today do you see as best embodying the ideas of this new national conservatism?
Pappin identifies figures like JD Vance and Marco Rubio as representatives of a growing national conservative movement within the Republican Party.
America’s Next Story: Trumpism After Trump
Q: Do you share any of my concern about what seems to be the hostility to democracy from leaders whose policy views you share?
Pappin argues that violations of democratic norms also emanate from liberal left governments and emphasizes the need for legitimate debate in politics.
America’s Next Story: Trumpism After Trump
Q: Why do you think Trump's vision was appealing to so many Americans who had voted Democratic in elections not too long before he came on the scene?
Many working-class voters, who previously aligned with the Democratic Party, felt neglected by its focus on social issues over economic and industrial concerns, making Trump's narrative resonate with them.
America’s Next Story: Trumpism After Trump
Q: Can you step outside that skepticism and describe what you think the Republican Party's story about America was before Trump?
The Republican Party post-Cold War framed America as a champion of free markets and liberal democracy, which became outdated in addressing the needs of Americans experiencing deindustrialization.
America’s Next Story: Trumpism After Trump
Q: After Trump launched his campaign in the summer of 2015, what was your first reaction and when did you start to think that he was on to something?
Initially skeptical, it wasn't until late 2015 that Pappin recognized Trump's proposals were serious and resonated with a segment of Americans left behind by the Republican Party.

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What is The Opinions about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on current events and cultural discourse, this podcast presents a range of thought-provoking conversations on pressing political and societal issues. Hosted by a diverse group of esteemed journalists and opinion writers, episodes typically explore the complexities of American politics, social justice, and the implications of historical narratives, fostering an environment where differing perspectives are critically examined. Unique episodes feature in-depth discussions on specific themes, such as political violence, the influence of authoritarianism, and fresh takes on ongoing humanitarian crises. The conversational format encourages analytical thinking and strives to challenge listeners on important topics, serving as a valuable r... more

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