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Matter of Opinion The New York Times
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Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen. Every Friday, from New York Times Opinion.
Listen to this podcast in New York Times Audio, our new iOS app for news subscribers. Download now at nytimes.com/audioapp
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Has Kamala Harris Changed? Or Have We?
Vice President Kamala Harris has gone from being one of President Biden’s many problems to the hope of the Democratic Party. This week Ross, Lydia and Carlos dissect the seismic campaign vibe shift in both parties. Plus, Ross criticizes another self-indulgent addition to the modern era’s Western canon.
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Trump Anoints Himself
The former president was expected to offer “unity” in his convention acceptance speech. But, after a wild week, the speech revealed the same old Donald Trump. In this episode, the hosts debate: Is Trump a “man of destiny”?
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Who’s at the Wheel of the Democratic Party?
“The dam is breaking!” Have the Democrats reached their “break glass in case of emergency” moment? This week, Michelle, Ross and Lydia dig into the Democratic Party fissures, consider what could happen if President Biden refuses to bow out, and debate just how much this moment mirrors the Republican scramble against Trump in 2016.
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Who Should Lead the Democratic Ticket? Six Columnists Weigh In.
Matter of Opinion is off this week, but the news hasn’t stopped. So this week we’re bringing you something from columnists across New York Times Opinion. With President Biden’s candidacy in question, we asked them: Who would you like to see as the Democratic nominee? These are their answers.
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Is Biden Too Old? America Got Its Answer.
Ezra Klein joins Ross and Michelle to dissect the first presidential debate of 2024: “At some point Democrats have to decide if they want to try to win this election, or it is simply too uncomfortable for them to do anything but be on this train as it derails.”
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Can a MAGA Warrior Go Normie? Michelle Cottle Goes to a Biker Bar to Find Out.
We’re getting ready for this week’s presidential debate. In the meantime, we wanted to share an audio essay from Michelle Cottle on a make-or-break vote for the MAGA warrior Lauren Boebert. The controversial lawmaker is facing a primary in Colorado that will determine her political future. Michelle visited a biker bar in Douglas County, Colo., to understand the ways Boebert is tweaking her image in a new district in hopes of winning over more traditional conservatives. Can she do it without losing hard-core Trump fans?
This audio essay was originally made for the NYT Audio app, free for Times subscribers in the Apple App Store.
Customer Reviews
Generally very good.
I enjoy the commentary. And, I often find that it is amusing and witty. I must admit I have difficulty distinguishing between the voices of Michele and Lydia. That is not a problem with the two male speakers. I do wish that Ross could free himself from his Catholic straight jacket. He might find the ability to breathe to be freeing. Otherwise, the subject matters are current and thought-provoking. It is always an interesting time to spend 30 or 40 minutes.
Pretty lousy
Obviously the New York Times attempt to both sides everything. It’s incredible to find a group who all thinks they are the smartest people in the world, despite predicting nothing correct ever. And annoying voices. Deleting from my feed.
Not great
Speaking as an educated, elitist snob, I have a hard time listening to this. I’ll stick with other Talking Heads for this type of information consumption. Ezra’s show is much more palatable, informative, and entertaining.