Thoughts, aloud. Hosted by Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen. Every Thursday, from New York Times Opinion.

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Matter of Opinion

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 nation’s 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.)

What Biden Understands About Negotiating That Obama Never Did

As HBO’s hit series comes to a close, was everything foretold in Episode 1?

A Eulogy for 'Succession'

American men and boys are struggling — in education, employment, relationships and mental health. But just bringing up how to address the “crisis of masculinity” is politically polarized dynamite. In light of that, is there any hope for solutions? On this episode of “Matter of Opinion,” trad bros, sports cars and mobsters in therapy.

(A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)



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What Does Healthy Masculinity Look Like?

It’s 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, “Matter of Opinion,” 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 — and maybe even beat the Trump in the room.

(A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)

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If DeSantis Can’t Beat Trump, Can Ramaswamy?

On the inaugural episode of “Matter of Opinion,” 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? You’ll have to listen to find out.)

(A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)

What If We Just Paid Clarence Thomas $1 Million?

Thoughts, aloud. A new weekly podcast, every Thursday from New York Times Opinion.

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