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Matter of Opinion
Matter of Opinion
New York Times Opinion

Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen. Every Friday, from New York Times Opinion. Listen to this... more

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Episodes

Let the Trump Veep Auditions Begin

Donald Trump is searching for a running mate, and his list of potential candidates is getting smaller and smaller. This... more

10 May 2024 · 35 minutes
Untangling the Mess of Campus Protests

On this episode, the hosts get heated about the political divisions and contradictions revealed by the recent campus protests and... more

03 May 2024 · 31 minutes
How Does Trump’s Violent Rhetoric End?

How worried should we really be about the threat of political violence? On this week’s episode of “Matter of Opinion,”... more

26 Apr 2024 · 32 minutes
Thomas Friedman on Iran, Israel and Preventing a ‘Forever War’

Will Israel and Iran’s unprecedented attacks escalate into a wider mideast conflict? A “forever war”? This week, columnist Tom Friedman... more

19 Apr 2024 · 28 minutes
Abortion, Trump and Religion in Politics

This week, the hosts debate how religious voters will react to Donald Trump’s betrayal of anti-abortion positions, the evolution of... more

12 Apr 2024 · 36 minutes
Are Smartphones Just a Scapegoat for Our Unhappy Children?

It’s not just bad vibes — America’s kids are not OK. As study after study shows worsening youth mental health,... more

05 Apr 2024 · 36 minutes
Finding the Line Between Celebrity and Politician With Tressie McMillan Cottom

The sociologist and New York Times columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom joins the hosts this week to discuss the role of... more

29 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
Texts From the Swamp

It can often feel as if politicians use a lot of words without saying much of anything. So how do... more

22 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
Lydia Finds Hope in a Moment of Crisis

We’re working on this week's episode. While you wait, listen to this audio essay from one of our hosts, Lydia... more

18 Mar 2024 · 6 minutes
The Election of Our Discontent

Many voters from both parties are less than enthusiastic about their likely options this November. This week the Opinion writer and... more

15 Mar 2024 · 33 minutes
Matter of Opinion
Let the Trump Veep Auditions Begin
Matter of Opinion