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The Argument

New York Times Opinion

The other side is dangerously wrong. They think you are too. But for democracy to work, we need to hear each other out. Each week New York Times Opinion columnists David Leonhardt, Michelle...

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Listen to The Argument, a News & Politics podcast by New York Times Opinion. Stream 79 episodes in English, follow new audio stories, and play episodes online on Radio and Podcast.

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How Older Americans Hoard the Future

American leaders are staying in office past their prime. Boomers are reluctant to relinquish control — from political offices to corner offi...

00:52:54Jul 30, 2026

‘ I'm Worried About Weimar America’

The work of Rod Dreher has a consistent theme: doom. He believes the collapse of Christianity has ushered civilizational decline in Europe,...

01:02:17Jul 9, 2026

Is it Time for a New Sexual Revolution?

The growing alienation between men and women is, to my mind, one of the biggest stories of our time. It’s warping our politics and culture t...

00:55:05Jun 25, 2026

Anna Paulina Luna Wants Everything Disclosed

In an era defined by deep institutional distrust, a new trend within populist conservatism has emerged. It’s a sense that the federal govern...

01:21:15Jun 5, 2026

Our Military Is Built for the Wrong Century

The future of high-tech warfare has arrived. Just look to the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran to see how much drones and robots have remade th...

00:59:46May 28, 2026

China's Not the Problem. We Are.

The United States and China are really the only two countries that matter right now in shaping the A.I. future. As President Trump and Presi...

00:53:08May 14, 2026

Why Are We Still Driving?

Self-driving cars are here. But what kind of future will they bring: safe roads and extra time or dystopian traffic jams? My guest this week...

00:57:21Apr 30, 2026

A Bitcoin Evangelist Tries to Convert Me

One question has haunted my investment strategy for years: What is cryptocurrency actually for? It feels as though the vibes are constantly...

01:05:58Apr 23, 2026

Trump Is the End of a 100-Year Experiment

President Trump has tested the limits of presidential power since he returned to office — from his assertion of total control over federal a...

00:59:59Apr 16, 2026

Did Jesus Rise From the Dead? A Debate.

Even if you don’t believe he walked on water, the teachings of Jesus still have a certain power. My guest this week, the New Testament schol...

01:24:09Apr 2, 2026

How Far Will Trump Go in Iran?

Is the U.S. winning the war with Iran? Even though President Trump claims success, it doesn’t quite feel like it — oil and gas prices are hi...

00:51:24Mar 26, 2026