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2024 Presidential Election
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Ron Desantis
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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 www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New Yor... more

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If you want to understand how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became the face of American public health, you have to go back to the Covid era. Medical authorities spoke with certainty: Trust the science. Don’t listen to skeptics. But a lot of people stopped tr... more

President Trump’s aggressive return to the White House has been disruptive in ways that will continue to reshape American — and global — governance and politics for decades. At a live event with the Library Foundation of Los Angeles, I joined my coll... more

Something surprising is happening to religious belief in America: It’s no longer trending downward. Are Americans becoming more religious? On this episode of “Interesting Times,” Ross sits down with the demographer and former pastor Ryan Burge to dis... more

Can cellphone cameras and whistles impede President Trump’s immigration policy? On this week’s episode of “Interesting Times,” Ross speaks with Francisco Segovia, the executive director of a Minneapolis-based nonprofit on the front lines of anti-ICE ... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
Epidemiologist and professor at Stanford, involved in COVID-19 research and public health debates
NIH (National Institutes of Health)
Episode: A Plan to Restore Trust in Science From a ‘Fringe Epidemiologist’
Ryan Burge
Ordained minister and data analyst with a focus on trends in American religion
Episode: No, Young Men Are Not Returning to Church
Francisco Segovia
Executive director of a Minneapolis nonprofit focused on immigration activism and community support.
COPAL (Communities, Organizing Power and Action for Latinos)
Episode: Minneapolis Feels ‘Like Being in a Civil War’
Elliott Abrams
American foreign policy expert who served under Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, and Donald Trump.
Episode: A Defense of U.S. Intervention in Venezuela
Andrew Kolvet
Close confidant of Charlie Kirk and host of The Charlie Kirk Show.
Turning Point USA
Episode: Is Anything Holding MAGA Together?
Chase Strangio
First openly transgender American to argue before the Supreme Court and a leading activist on transgender rights
Episode: The Shifting Politics of Transgender Rights
Yoram Hazony
An Israeli political theorist, author, and founder of the National Conservative Movement
National Conservative Movement
Episode: It’s Deeper Than Nick Fuentes
Paul Kingsnorth
Novelist, critic, environmental activist, and convert to Eastern Orthodoxy
Episode: ‘This Is the War Against Human Nature’
Shyam Sankar
Chief Technology Officer of Palantir Technologies
Palantir Technologies
Episode: What Palantir Sees

Host

Ross Douthat
Host with a focus on political and cultural critique.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 10.6k ratings
  • An important podcast

    Thoughtful conversations that truly delve into the increasingly polarizing time we find ourselves in. I find reviews that criticize his lack of pointed critique to miss the point of this pod… I’ll gladly listen in to more episodes like these that question and try to understand the issues we find ourselves facing. Hopefully, we’ll see more of this type of content being created in the years ahead.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gregorian Chant
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Dialogs but …

    Have listened to some fascinating and and thoughtful conversations on this show.

    But today, I just wanted to thank you for that poem. I had to pull over, then listen again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sapdoug
    United Statesa month ago
  • Exposed Epstein

    Loved listening to Brown - no nonsense, direct & clear.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    k!k!m@su
    United Statesa month ago
  • NYT’s moral maze

    I feel the special stickiness coming from the host when discussing women and taking to female guests. Attesting to the disturbing tendency of a conservative asserting some sort of ownership towards women. I think it is an interesting program but there is something profoundly “cringe” about the way gender figures in his head and words.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    H Mit
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Kirk’s Sidekick

    So many questions were left unasked. Why didn’t you ask Kirk’s would-be heir why he and Kirk thought no other country was worthy of God’s favoritism? Christian Nationalism at its worst. I am so disappointed in the recent weak interview .

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pob51
    United States2 months ago

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Critiques revolve around the perceived bias of the host and the handling of sensitive topics, particularly concerning women and feminism.
The variety of guests and their differing viewpoints is acknowledged, making for an interesting blend of perspectives on contemporary issues.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and respectful interview style of the host, often finding the conversations enlightening.

Chart Rankings

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#50
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Apple Podcasts
#65
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#64
Canada/News
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#159
United Kingdom/News
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#125
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#201
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Jamelle Bouie and I Debate Trump’s Failing Grade
Q: How do you perceive the political landscape heading into the midterm elections?
Both discuss the disconnect between Trump's coalition and the need to focus on consolidating electoral wins, with Jamelle highlighting the Democrats' confidence in taking the House.
Jamelle Bouie and I Debate Trump’s Failing Grade
Q: What is the most consequential decision President Trump has made in his first year back in office?
Ross believes it is the unilateralist style of governance, while Jamelle points to Trump's abdication of personnel management leading to delegation of authority.
A Plan to Restore Trust in Science From a ‘Fringe Epidemiologist’
Q: How would you ensure effective research and improve public health?
By focusing on research that improves health outcomes and establishes trust in scientific and public health measures.
A Plan to Restore Trust in Science From a ‘Fringe Epidemiologist’
Q: What do you think is the Trump administration public health strategy around vaccines?
The core pillar is addressing the distrust while showing strong evidence for vaccine effectiveness.
A Plan to Restore Trust in Science From a ‘Fringe Epidemiologist’
Q: What is your diagnosis of why there was such a closing of ranks?
Public health failed at conveying uncertainties and looked to leaders for answers without being honest about their limitations.

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What is Interesting Times about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content offered explores a broad spectrum of cultural and political themes, particularly those related to contemporary conservatism and significant social issues. Episodes engage in analysis and conversations about figures like Charlie Kirk and topics such as transgender rights, liberal feminism's effects on workplace dynamics, and emerging political philosophies. The discussions often traverse contentious subjects such as nationalism, anti-Semitism, and the implications of technological advancements on society, making it a platform for contrasting views within a modern context. Notably, the blend of interviews with both conservative thought leaders and progressive activists offers a unique lens into the complexities of current sociopol... more

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5. Andrew Kolvet
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