Episodes
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Time is running out for Congress to pass legislation lifting the debt ceiling. The United States is just days away from defaulting on its obligations, which would cause global economic chaos. A deal seems likely to pass, but given that the deadline was no mystery, why did it take until the last moment? Is there a better strategy? How should we have tough conversations about our nationâs spending? And is it inevitable that we will find ourselves in this situation again?
(A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)
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The power struggle is finally over. Waystar Royco has a new C.E.O. And his last name isnât Roy.
On this special episode of âMatter of Opinion,â Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen send off HBOâs âSuccessionâ and its cast of back-stabbing ultrawealthy characters. The hosts break down key moments of the finale (turns out it pays to be a pain sponge) and discuss the real story âSuccessionâ told about America today.
(A full transcript of the episode will be available shortly on the Times website.)
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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American men and boys are struggling â in education, employment, relationships and mental health. But just bringing up how to address the âcrisis of masculinityâ is politically polarized dynamite. In light of that, is there any hope for solutions? On this episode of âMatter of Opinion,â trad bros, sports cars and mobsters in therapy.
(A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)
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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Itâs 77 weeks before Election Day and over half a dozen people have already thrown their hats into the G.O.P race. On our new podcast, âMatter of Opinion,â Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen take a tour of the 2024 Republican primary field to understand what it takes to survive in the present-day Republican ecosystem â and maybe even beat the Trump in the room.
(A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)
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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On the inaugural episode of âMatter of Opinion,â a new podcast from New York Times Opinion, our hosts discuss the recent revelations about Clarence Thomas, their impact on the Supreme Court and how, or whether, to fix this increasingly unpopular institution. Plus: hot and cold. (What is that? Youâll have to listen to find out.)
(A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)
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Thoughts, aloud. A new weekly podcast, every Thursday from New York Times Opinion.
