Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen. Every Friday, from New York Times Opinion. Listen to this... more
Donald Trump is searching for a running mate, and his list of potential candidates is getting smaller and smaller. This... more
On this episode, the hosts get heated about the political divisions and contradictions revealed by the recent campus protests and... more
How worried should we really be about the threat of political violence? On this week’s episode of “Matter of Opinion,”... more
Will Israel and Iran’s unprecedented attacks escalate into a wider mideast conflict? A “forever war”? This week, columnist Tom Friedman... more
This week, the hosts debate how religious voters will react to Donald Trump’s betrayal of anti-abortion positions, the evolution of... more
It’s not just bad vibes — America’s kids are not OK. As study after study shows worsening youth mental health,... more
The sociologist and New York Times columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom joins the hosts this week to discuss the role of... more
It can often feel as if politicians use a lot of words without saying much of anything. So how do... more
We’re working on this week's episode. While you wait, listen to this audio essay from one of our hosts, Lydia... more
Many voters from both parties are less than enthusiastic about their likely options this November. This week the Opinion writer and... more