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Interesting Times with Ross Douthat

New York Times Opinion

The first draft of our future. Mapping the new world order through interviews and conversations. Every Thursday, from New York Times Opinion. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app.

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01:03:36

The Anti-D.E.I. Crusader Who Wants to Dismantle the...

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2025/03/07

Christopher Rufo's mission to make universities to feel "existential terror."(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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00:45:43

Your Questions Answered, and a Big Announcement

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2025/02/28

This week, your beloved hosts gather for the last time to respond to listener feedback, reflect on the state of American politics and look ahead to a new show. If you’re curious about how Carlos prepares for an episode or how the history books will remember Trump or what’s next for this feed, this is the episode for you.(A full transcript of this episode will be available within 24 hours of publication on the Times website.)Thoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a

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00:43:53

We’re More Secular Than Ever. How’s That Going?

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2025/02/21

How many times has your soul been saved? Probably not as many times as Michelle Cottle’s.In this episode, Michelle, Carlos and Ross discuss Ross’s new book, “Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious,” and explore the role religion should play in our lives and society.(A full transcript of this episode will be available within 24 hours of publication on the Times website.)Thoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a voicemail at (212) 556-7440.Unlock full access to

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00:45:11

Don’t Be Fooled, ‘Trump Is a Weak President’

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2025/02/14

How much is President Trump testing the Constitution? And what are the other branches of government doing about it? This week, David French and Jamelle Bouie join Carlos and Michelle to discuss how the courts and Congress could respond to Trump’s latest actions and whether the Constitution is strong enough to withstand the challenges.Plus, the best-dressed Opinion columnist makes the case for his latest fashion obsession.(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts

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00:43:13

Resistance, Where Art Thou?

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2025/02/07

Gone are the days of pussy hats and massive protests. Where is the resistance to Donald Trump’s second term?Lydia Polgreen and David French join this week to talk about the muted outcry to Trump and Musk’s plans to upend the federal government and where the most effective forms of resistance may show up.Recommended in this episode:“Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter” by Kate Conger and Ryan MacThoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a voicemail at

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01:10:28

Steve Bannon on ‘Broligarchs’ vs. Populism

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2025/01/31

This week, Ross Douthat talks to Steve Bannon, the chief strategist from Donald Trump’s first term and part of the original MAGA movement. Despite his clashes with new factions emerging in the Republican Party, Bannon argues that Trump is still central to advancing a populist agenda.(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a voicemail at (212) 556-7440.Unlock full access to New York Times

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00:41:54

King Trump

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2025/01/24

Are we living through “American Carnage” the sequel, or Donald Trump’s “Golden Age”? This week, Ross and Carlos welcome back Lydia to take stock of the president’s first days in office and debate what his many norm-bending actions reveal about how he plans to govern.Plus, Lydia starts an adventure in mediocrity.(A full transcript of this episode will be available within 24 hours of publication on the Times website.)Recommended in this episode:“What I Learned When I Read 887 Pages of Project 2025” by

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01:01:16

How Democrats Drove Silicon Valley Into Trump’s Arms

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2025/01/17

The tech investor Marc Andreessen and his fellow Silicon Valley giant Elon Musk weren’t always the Donald Trump supporters they are today. In this episode, Ross asks Andreessen, a founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, about what led to Silicon Valley’s rightward shift and the new agenda of the tech-right faction.(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a voicemail at (212)

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00:35:21

The Pride and Tragedy of Joe Biden

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2025/01/10

Is Joe Biden more of a Jimmy Carter or a James Buchanan? It may be years before the outgoing president’s legacy is truly understood, but that didn’t stop the hosts from debating how Biden’s term in office will be remembered.(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a voicemail at (212) 556-7440.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture

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00:20:12

An Atheist’s Case for More Christianity in Politics

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2025/01/03

We’ll be back next week with a new episode, but in the meantime we’re kicking off 2025 with a great conversation from our friends at “The Opinions.” In this episode, the New York Times Opinion columnist David French, a lifelong evangelical, speaks to Jonathan Rauch, an atheist and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, about the crisis of Christianity in the United States and how faith might be the only way to redeem democracy.(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times

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00:15:44

Two Books That Explain This Political Moment

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2024/12/27

In this special year-end conversation, Carlos and his columnist colleague Pamela Paul each share one book that can help us understand and define our current moment.(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a voicemail at (212) 556-7440.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and

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00:27:20

Our Mount Rushmore of Fictional Presidents

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2024/12/20

Happy holidays! Our gift to you is full access to a recent subscribers-only bonus episode. After a “stranger than fiction” presidential race, the hosts take a deep dive into the messy movie and television plots that actually put this election to shame. Enjoy!(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a voicemail at (212) 556-7440.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything

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00:20:46

What Biden Should Do in His Final Days in Office

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2024/12/13

While we are off this week, we wanted to share a great piece from our colleagues. President Biden has only a few weeks left in office. Here’s what he could do to optimize that remaining time — and improve his legacy. (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a voicemail at (212) 556-7440.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe

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00:40:24

It’s Not Just Politics: Trump Has Reshaped Pop Culture

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2024/12/06

Is Donald Trump the chicken or the egg? On the cusp of his second administration, the hosts of dissect whether the president-elect is a cause or symptom of trends in popular culture.Plus, Michelle brings all the nostalgia to the Christmas party.(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Recommended in this episode:“The Shape of Water” directed by Guillermo del Toro“Yellowstone” created by Taylor Sheridan and John Linson“White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People

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00:15:40

Trump Turned My Immigrant Identity Into a ‘Chronic...

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2024/11/29

We are off for Thanksgiving. But we have a special treat for you from “The Opinions,” a fellow New York Times Opinion podcast.After our own Carlos Lozada immigrated to the U.S. from Peru as a child, he never felt being an immigrant was his overriding identity. But after years of hearing Donald Trump talk about immigration, his feelings have changed. If you enjoyed this, subscribe to "The Opinions" wherever you get your podcasts. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything

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00:26:38

Our Mount Rushmore of Fictional Presidents

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2024/11/26

After a “stranger than fiction” presidential race, the hosts take a deep dive into the messy movie and television plots that actually put this election to shame.Thoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a voicemail at (212) 556-7440.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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00:56:33

We Wanted a 'Grand New Party.' Trump Delivered.

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2024/11/22

On this episode, Ross is joined by his good friend Reihan Salam, a former housemate and co-author and the president of the Manhattan Institute. As young conservatives, the two teamed up in the waning days of the George W. Bush era to write “Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream.”After Donald Trump’s second election victory, the two look back at their prescriptions and debate what they got right and wrong about building a durable Republican majority.(A

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00:34:53

Gaetz and Gabbard and R.F.K. Jr. — Oh, My!

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2024/11/15

As nominees roll in, the reality of Donald Trump’s second administration is rapidly coming into focus. This week, Ross is joined by Opinion columnist David French to discuss the surprising picks and what they signal about the incoming president’s policy shifts this time around.(A full transcript of this episode will be available within 24 hours of publication on the Times website.)Recommended in this episode:“There Will Always Be a Trump. That’s Only Part of the Problem.,” by David French“What JD

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00:44:17

TL;DR: Blame Biden

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2024/11/08

The Democratic Party needs to take a look in the mirror, and fast. This week, our old friend Lydia Polgreen joins the hosts to dissect what went wrong for Democrats, and what kind of leadership the party needs to win back voters in Trump’s America.Plus, something to do other than doomscrolling.(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)Recommended in this episode:“A Party of Prigs and Pontificators Suffers a Humiliating Defeat”

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00:23:40

Trumpism Is Not a Fad

Interesting Times with Ross Douthat ·

2024/11/06

In this special post-election episode, the hosts take stock of Donald Trump’s triumphant night and what a return of his right-wing populism says about America.(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)Thoughts about the show? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave a voicemail at (212) 556-7440.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at

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