Matter of Opinion

By New York Times Opinion

Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat and Carlos Lozada. Every Friday, from New York Times Opinion. Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politic... more

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Matter of Opinion episodes:

April 07, 2025 Tom Friedman: Trump Is a ‘Small Man in a Big Time’
President Trump has been operating with complete impunity and disregard for American institutions. In this episode of “The Opinions,” the Times Opinion deputy editor Patrick Healy and the columnist Thomas L. Friedman discuss the repercussions of such behavior on America’s national and international policy.
This episode originally aired in "The Opinions" feed on Mar. 20.
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20min
April 07, 2025 Three Opinion Writers on Trump’s First 50 Days
In this episode of "The Opinions," Michelle Goldberg and Frank Bruni join Patrick Healy to discuss what has defined Trump’s presidency thus far. This episode originally aired in "The Opinions" feed on Mar. 12.
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March 07, 2025 The Anti-D.E.I. Crusader Who Wants to Dismantle the Department of Education
Christopher Rufo's mission to make universities feel "existential terror."
(A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.)
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1h 4min
February 28, 2025 Your Questions Answered, and a Big Announcement
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.)
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46min
February 21, 2025 We’re More Secular Than Ever. How’s That Going?
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.)
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44min
February 14, 2025 Don’t Be Fooled, ‘Trump Is a Weak President’
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.)
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46min
February 07, 2025Resistance, Where Art Thou?
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 Mac
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44min
January 31, 2025 Steve Bannon on ‘Broligarchs’ vs. Populism
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.)
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1h 11min
January 24, 2025King Trump
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 Carlos Lozada
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42min
January 17, 2025 How Democrats Drove Silicon Valley Into Trump’s Arms
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.)
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