The Opinions

Will Trump’s Failures Cost the G.O.P. in Texas?

After a Big Loss, What to Expect From Trump at the State of the Union

Iran, Epstein and the Abuse of Power: Two Stories, One Pattern

‘Skin Orgasms for Everyone’: Highlights of the Winter Olympics So Far

Pam Bondi’s ‘Cage Match’ and Trump’s Fraying Coalition

Trump and the Death of Shared Morality in America

Marijuana Is Everywhere. That’s a Problem.

How Hard Is It to Rig an American Election, Really?

Maureen Dowd and Carlos Lozada on the Empty Propaganda of ‘Melania’

Caregiving, the Life-Altering Job You Didn’t Apply For

Is the ICE Crackdown Finally Backfiring on Trump?

Esther Perel on Why A.I. Intimacy Feels Safe but Isn’t Real

Tom Friedman: Minneapolis, Alex Pretti and a Democracy at Risk

ICE Is Splitting America in Two

The podcast explores the operation of power under the Trump administration, examining whether it leans towards "crushing" or "caressing" its subjects. It identifies Stephen Miller as a key figure wielding significant influence, likening him to Grima Wormtongue from Lord of the Rings, and discusses Trump's shrewdness in...

Hello, Greenland. Goodbye, Checks and Balances.

The discussion centers on evaluating President Trump's second term, focusing on foreign policy, domestic issues, and the upcoming midterm elections. Trump's strategic approach of unilateral executive governance is examined, with questions raised about the enduring impact of his policy changes. The conversation highligh...

Will 2026 Be the Year Voters Pull the Emergency Brake?

What Comes Next for Venezuela — and Who Decides?

The Internet May Look Different After You Listen to This

From ICE to Foreign Quagmires: Escalation Everywhere

Have We Reached Peak Botox?