Best jeffrey.miranda@nytimes.com Podcasts (2025)

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America's Next Story: Senator Ruben Gallego 34:15

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Senator Ruben Gallego won election in Arizona in 2024 by emphasizing prosperity over equity. Now, he wants the rest of the Democratic Party to follow suit. In this interview with David Leonhardt, an editorial director in New York Times Opinion, Senator Gallego gives the Democrats some tough love on border security and affordability and explains wha…

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There Is No Trump Without the South 38:43

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The South isn’t just a wellspring for American culture; it offers a blueprint for America’s future. For this week’s round table on “The Opinions,” three Southerners — the columnists Jamelle Bouie, David French and Tressie McMillan Cottom — explore how the nation’s fascination with Southern culture reveals deeper truths about race, class, belonging …

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What Trump’s Peace Deal Really Means for Gaza 29:47

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What does President Trump’s peace deal between Israel and Hamas mean for Palestinians in the region? On this episode, the Opinion editor Dan Wakin interviews Diana Buttu, a former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization, about her concerns over the agreement and what it really means for Palestinians. “My fear is that in this agreement, we’…

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America’s Next Story: Pete Buttigieg 37:30

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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 Trump will not be active in American politics. And the sooner we spend our energy thinking about what…

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Who Can Stop a President Deploying Troops? 35:02

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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, the Opinion columnist David French and the contributing Opinion writer E.J. Dionne Jr. discuss the sta…

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Tom Friedman on the Only Way to Solve the Israel-Hamas War 15:56

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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 L. Friedman explains why this round of peace talks could be different and what obstacles still stan…

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America’s Next Story: Trumpism After Trump 30:40

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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 dedicated to furthering MAGA’s success in the United States. Pappin lays out his vision for the mov…

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‘If You Don’t Want This Consequence, Don’t Vote for Republicans’ 38:03

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It’s Day 4 of the current government shutdown, and the Trump administration is threatening to use the moment to fire federal workers. In this episode, the Opinion columnists David French, Jamelle Bouie and Michelle Goldberg debate what this power struggle means for Democrats, Republicans and, most importantly, the American people. Thoughts? Email u…

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The ‘Thursday Murder Club’ Author Wants Us to Rethink Aging 26:38

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Aging isn’t easy, and topics like dementia and medically assisted dying can be hard to talk about. The British mystery writer Richard Osman is trying to change that. Osman has reimagined the notion of aging through his best-selling “Thursday Murder Club” series, centered on four seniors living in a posh retirement community who solve murders. In th…

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Ken Burns on America’s Next Story 26:05

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President Trump’s threats to democracy have prompted a number of experts to warn that the United States is in the midst of a constitutional crisis. As the country grapples with how to move forward, David Leonhardt looks back to America’s founding, with the filmmaker Ken Burns. Burns’s upcoming documentary focuses on the Revolutionary War, and in th…

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What a Book of Excuses Reveals About the Democrats’ Future 36:59

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Kamala Harris’s new memoir, “107 Days,” reads like a book of excuses. In this episode, the Opinion national politics writer Michelle Cottle and the Opinion columnists Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen unpack why it misses the mark, and what it says about the “big, messy battle” Democrats need to have to find fresh leadership in 2028. Thoughts? Email…

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Trump Is America’s First Meme President 27:28

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President Trump’s way of communicating has wormed itself deep into American culture. His speeches, interactions with the press and social media posts have inspired countless memes and impersonations from both fans and critics. But according to the linguist and author Adam Aleksic, these memes are now becoming part of how we all speak. Aleksic, also…

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Elizabeth Warren on America's Next Story 37:59

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Senator Elizabeth Warren arrived on the political scene during the 2008 financial crisis with a very specific story about the economy — that it’s rigged against hardworking Americans. But it was Donald Trump who ran with that message all the way to the White House. In this episode, David Leonhardt, an editorial director in Times Opinion, talks to S…

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‘We’re in the Most Dangerous Point for Free Speech in America’ 37:01

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Jimmy Kimmel’s removal is the latest example of a wave of firings following the killing of the conservative activist Charlie Kirk. On this episode of “The Opinions,” the Opinion national politics writer Michelle Cottle is joined by the columnists Jamelle Bouie and David French to talk about how the right is trying to redefine whose words are free s…

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Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Is a Calamity 30:37

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In this episode of “The Opinions,” the Opinion writer David Wallace-Wells sits down with Paul A. Offit, the director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, shortly after the most recent vote by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, to discuss what the comm…

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America Was Defined by a Story. It’s Time for a New One. 10:36

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Donald Trump rose to power on a dark vision of American life: stagnation, lost greatness, unfairness. But he’ll eventually leave office — really, he will. David Leonhardt, an editorial director in Times Opinion, wants to know what’s next. What should America’s next story be? In the first in the series, he looks back to America’s founding story. Wha…

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The ‘Fork in the Road’ After Charlie Kirk’s Death 31:21

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Following the killing of the conservative political organizer Charlie Kirk, the Opinion national politics writer Michelle Cottle talks to the Opinion columnists Jamelle Bouie and David French about how to remember Kirk honestly and rising political violence in the country. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. This episode of “The Opinions…

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When Authoritarianism Looms, Old Friends Reunite 28:13

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The Opinion columnist David Brooks, the contributing Opinion writer E.J. Dionne Jr. and the former host of NPR’s “All Things Considered” Robert Siegel convene to discuss the week’s news for The Conversation. They debate President Trump’s shows of strength and how voters and politicians — including members of Trump’s own party — are responding. Thou…

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What Germany Did That America Still Hasn’t 26:56

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President Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian Museum for being too “woke” in its exhibits are part of a broader effort to control America’s story. Bryan Stevenson, a lawyer and the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, has created institutions that confront the nation’s painful past to preserve an honest vision of history. In this conversation wi…

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Three Opinion Writers on Whether Congress Can Rein in Trump 38:38

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Congress is back in session and there’s a lot on the agenda — from a potential government shutdown to the ongoing battle over the Epstein files. On this episode of “The Opinions,” the Opinion national politics writer Michelle Cottle is joined by the columnists Jamelle Bouie and David French to talk about whether the Democrats should shut down the g…

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Tom Friedman’s A.I. Nightmare and What the U.S. Can Do to Avoid It 24:57

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The Opinion columnist Thomas L. Friedman has been spending time in China studying the country’s A.I. ambitions and what they mean for the world. His conclusion: A.I. could become a “nuclear bazooka” unless the United States and China find a way to build trust and work together. In this conversation with the Opinion editor Bill Brink, Tom explains w…

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Replay: This Jail in Rural Maine Is a Model for Treating Opioid Addiction 13:43

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Maine has one of the highest rates of opioid use disorder in the nation. But a program at a rural Maine jail initiated by an addiction medicine specialist, Alane O’Connor, is offering hope and saving lives. She’s spearheading a pilot program that offers a monthly injection of the drug Sublocade to addicted inmates, which curbs opioid cravings conti…

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Replay: Kristi Noem and the MAGA Beauty Aesthetic 19:28

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From done-up hair to heavily applied makeup, conservative women — particularly those in President Trump’s orbit — deploy a specific aesthetic to signify their politics. Women like Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina are exemplars of this beauty trend, showing off a hyperfeminine look that is at od…

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Trump’s Political Theater Won’t Save D.C. 34:11

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President Trump deployed the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and is threatening to do so in other American cities. On this episode of “The Opinions,” the Opinion national politics writer Michelle Cottle is joined by the columnists Jamelle Bouie and David French to debate what Trump is really talking about when he talks about crime and the risks…

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Impact So Far: ‘The Worst Possible Case’ 27:21

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine policy changes aren’t making America healthy again, the Opinion writer David Wallace-Wells and the economist Emily Oster argue in this episode. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Jillian Weinberger. It was edited by Alison Bruzek and Kaari Pitkin. The rest of…

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A.I. Is Fueling a ‘Poverty of Imagination.’ Here’s How We Can Fix It. 30:04

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Artificial intelligence is already showing up in the classroom, so how are colleges, professors and students adapting to it? The New York Times Opinion editor Meher Ahmad is joined by the writer Jessica Grose and the columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom to talk about how the humanities are charting a new course, and whether ChatGPT is comparable to Sp…

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Trump Is a Totem For Wealth. What Happens If the Economy Crashes? 35:28

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Three Opinion writers on Trump’s most recent power grabs.By New York Times Opinion

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This Pastor Thought Being Gay Was a Sin. Then His 15-Year-Old Came Out. 19:23

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It was the worst thing that ever happened to Bill White — and then it became the best. Changing your mind can be a difficult thing to do, especially when it also means reconsidering the foundation of your faith. For Evangelical Pastor Bill White, that’s what happened when his 15-year-old son Timothy came out as gay to him at Starbucks. On this epis…

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Is There a Smart Way to Cede Power to Donald Trump? 26:46

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Three Opinion writers debate whether universities should make a deal with the administration. In this episode of The Opinions, David Leonhardt, an editorial director in Opinion, debates his colleagues Binyamin Appelbaum and Emily Bazelon on the agreements Ivy League universities have reached with the Trump administration, and what those deals mean …

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Why Starvation in Gaza Has Reached a Tipping Point 36:17

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And what it could mean for the future of the conflict in the Middle East. As Gazans starve, some of Israel’s supporters and global allies, including President Trump, are beginning to change their views on the humanitarian crisis in the region. Michelle Cottle, a national politics writer for Times Opinion, joins the columnists Lydia Polgreen and Dav…

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Thin, White and Right: The Ideal Christian Woman 21:08

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Conservative Christian influencers are reshaping beauty standards and promoting diet culture — and their messages are resonating with women. In this episode of “The Opinions,” the Times Opinion editor Meher Ahmad speaks with the columnist Jessica Grose about how religion and weight loss culture intertwine, and why this pairing is gaining traction. …

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‘African American’ Is Awkward. It’s Time to Use ‘Black.’ 24:49

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The linguist John McWhorter on how language around racial identity is evolving. Trump urged the Washington Commanders to revert to their former name. They dropped “Redskins” in 2020 following years of pressure. In this episode of The Opinions, linguist John McWhorter joins David Leonhardt, the editorial director of New York Times Opinion, to discus…

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What the Democratic Party Still Doesn’t Get About Deportations 33:48

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This week on “The Opinions,” the national politics correspondent Michelle Cottle and the columnists Jamelle Bouie and Michelle Goldberg discuss the growing anger over President Trump’s mass deportation policy and the local resistance movements forming in response. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected].…

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I’m a Genocide Scholar. I Know It When I See It. 26:48

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Omer Bartov grew up in Israel and served in the Israel Defense Forces. He went on to study the Holocaust and genocide as a historian. In this conversation, he tells the Opinion editor Daniel J. Wakin why he believes Israel is committing genocide in Gaza and what that means for the future of the Middle East and the next generation of Jews in Israel …

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There Is Hope for Democrats. Look to Kansas. 24:25

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David Leonhardt, an editorial director for Opinion, talks to the Opinion correspondent Michelle Cottle about her recent reporting trip to Kansas. Cottle argues that Democrats should look to moderate governors like Laura Kelly of Kansas for a playbook. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected] New York Times Opinion

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Trump, Epstein and a Stinging SCOTUS Dissent 35:20

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This week on the “Opinions” round table, the national politics correspondent Michelle Cottle and the columnists David French and Jamelle Bouie discuss the right’s implosion over the Trump administration’s decision to close the Jeffrey Epstein investigation and how the Supreme Court handed Trump another win. Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes…

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‘Jeopardy!’ Is a Reminder that Facts Are Fun — and Essential 9:07

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Ken Jennings, the “Jeopardy!” host, doesn’t think trivia is trivial. In this episode, he makes the case that shows like “Jeopardy!” aren’t just games — they might be among the last cultural spaces where facts still matter. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Vishakha Darbha. It was edited by…

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Are the Courts Checking Trump — or Enabling Him? 19:38

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In this episode, the editorial director David Leonhardt talks to a conservative former federal judge, Michael McConnell, about the role of the courts in President Trump’s second term. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. Subscribe to the show's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOpinionsNYT This episode of “The Opinions” was pro…

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Elon Musk’s Revenge Campaign 27:14

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The New York Times columnists Michelle Cottle and David French discuss whether the moment might be right for a third party. And French tells the story of the time he briefly considered a run for president as a third-party candidate. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Vishakha Darbha. It was…

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The World’s Best and Brightest Are Moving, but Not to America 32:22

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Trump’s immigration policy has closed America’s doors and could change the way Americans think about citizenship and belonging. The Opinion columnists Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen talk about the reporting that took her to countries all over the world to better understand what America’s future might look like. Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@n…

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The G.O.P. Fought for This Bill. When Trump’s Cuts Came? Silence. 24:15

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In the wake of the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, Congress passed the most substantial bipartisan legislation around guns in decades. As part of the bill, Republicans pushed for mental health treatment as a solution to school violence. In April the Trump administration abruptly cut $1 billion in funding for that program. Not o…

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U.S.A.I.D. Might Be Dead, but the Waste Is Alive and Well 9:01

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The United States Agency for International Development no longer exists. As of July 1, what’s left of it has been absorbed into the State Department. President Trump and Elon Musk dismissed the agency as wasteful spending. But on a reporting trip to West Africa, the columnist Nicholas Kristof found that by eliminating U.S.A.I.D., America has left l…

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Trump May Get His ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ but the G.O.P. Will Pay a Price 26:35

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There will be many short- and long-term consequences if Republicans succeed in passing President Trump’s signature policy bill, as they aim to do before the July 4 holiday, David Leonhardt, the director of the Times editorial board, tells the national politics writer Michelle Cottle in this episode. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. Th…

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Trump, Iran and the Slow Creep of Presidential Power 32:08

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War. Did President Trump get America into one? On this episode of “The Opinions,” the columnists Carlos Lozada, Jamelle Bouie and David French dissect the legality and constitutionality of President Trump’s recent strike on Iran, and the gray areas on who has the power to send out American troops. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. This…

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Is Iran Really a Threat to the United States? A Debate. 28:46

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Will Trump’s Iran strikes make the country’s regime “see the light”? In this episode of “The Opinions,” the director of the editorial board David Leonhardt moderates a discussion between the Opinion columnist Bret Stephens, who applauds U.S. military action on Iran, and Rosemary Kelanic, a director of the Middle East program at Defense Priorities, …

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Are We Headed For Another Endless Middle Eastern War? 13:24

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The Times Opinion columnist Nick Kristof weighs in on the uncertainties following the United States’ surprise bombing of Iran and Tehran’s retaliation. “President Trump thinks that this is going to be successful and worth it, but the enemy gets a vote as well,” Kristof cautions. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. This episode of “The Op…

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Trump Is Vulnerable. Democrats Still Need a Strategy. 33:45

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Given the recent protests against ICE raids, is President Trump alienating some of his supporters? In this episode, the Opinion national politics writer Michelle Cottle and the columnists David French and Jamelle Bouie convene to discuss. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Derek Arthur. It …

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Tom Friedman: ‘This Is One of the Most Remarkable Dramas in the Middle East’ 17:20

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As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate, questions are mounting about America’s role in the conflict and how President Trump should navigate the crisis. In this episode, the deputy international editor for Times Opinion, speaks with the columnist Tom Friedman to discuss Trump’s next moves, Iran’s regime and Israel’s intentions in the Middle Ea…

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It’s Not Just Trump Voters. Both Parties Are in Denial. 26:58

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In this episode, the editorial board director David Leonhardt talks to Arlie Russell Hochschild about why voters in Appalachia continue to support the president, despite the broken promises of Trump’s first term and looming cuts to social programs they depend on. Thoughts? Email us at [email protected]. This episode of “The Opinions” was prod…

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Three Opinion Writers on the L.A. Protests and Trump’s Spectacle of Control 33:31

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This week, President Trump ordered the National Guard and the Marines to Los Angeles to confront protesters. Meanwhile, in Washington, D.C., he is pushing to advance his policy agenda through a giant spending bill. The Opinion columnists Tressie McMillan Cottom, David French and the national politics writer Michelle Cottle convene to explore how Tr…

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