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Matter of Opinion

Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen. Every Thursday, from New York Times Opinion.Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app ... Read more

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How to Beat Trump in a World Where Indictments Actually Help Him

How to Beat Trump in a World Where Indictments Actually Help Him

Donald Trump was impeached twice. He has been indicted three times. He lost the 2020 election. And yet he’s the clear Re... Read more

10 Aug 2023

41mins

Ranked #2

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‘I Don’t Think Harvard Was Good for My Soul’

‘I Don’t Think Harvard Was Good for My Soul’

Elite colleges are facing a reckoning over their admissions practices. But is there a case for upholding policies that g... Read more

3 Aug 2023

38mins

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‘Oppenheimer’ and the Siren Song of World-Ending Technology

‘Oppenheimer’ and the Siren Song of World-Ending Technology

Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster hit “Oppenheimer” tells the story of the father of the atomic bomb and the invention he ... Read more

26 Jul 2023

37mins

Ranked #4

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33 Reading Recommendations for Your Summer Vacation

33 Reading Recommendations for Your Summer Vacation

On this week’s “Matter of Opinion,” Michelle, Ross, Carlos and Lydia offer their recommendations for your summer reading... Read more

20 Jul 2023

24mins

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‘Elon Musk Is Doing for Zuckerberg What Trump Did for George W. Bush’

‘Elon Musk Is Doing for Zuckerberg What Trump Did for George W. Bush’

In just one week, more than 100 million people have signed up for Meta’s new Threads app.On “Matter of Opinion,” the hos... Read more

13 Jul 2023

30mins

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America, Shall I Compare Thee to a Chevy Volt?

America, Shall I Compare Thee to a Chevy Volt?

It’s as American as … “Survivor”? This week on “Matter of Opinion,” our hosts each bring a piece of pop culture that the... Read more

6 Jul 2023

31mins

Ranked #7

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Wait, Are There Actually Aliens?

Wait, Are There Actually Aliens?

It’s an age-old question in America: Is the government lying to us? According to David Grusch, a former intelligence off... Read more

29 Jun 2023

33mins

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What Happens When You Stop Being a Superpower?

What Happens When You Stop Being a Superpower?

As authoritarian nations like China and Russia try to assert their power, President Biden has said the United States is ... Read more

22 Jun 2023

31mins

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Just When You Thought There Was Nothing New to Learn About Donald Trump

Just When You Thought There Was Nothing New to Learn About Donald Trump

For the second time in recent months, Donald Trump has been indicted. This time, the charges were filed by the special c... Read more

13 Jun 2023

29mins

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We Have Age Minimums. Why Not Age Maximums?

We Have Age Minimums. Why Not Age Maximums?

The median age of senators is 65. We’re heading into a presidential contest that might find candidates who are 78 and 82... Read more

8 Jun 2023

33mins

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