Unpacking the Role JD Vance Played on That Debate Stage
This week the hosts discuss what was obscured by the civility of the V.P. debate, and consider what JD Vance and Tim Walz really offer their running m...
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Diddy and Our Culture’s ‘Himpathy’ for Powerful Men
This week we're taking a break from the election and turn our attention to the allegations against Sean Combs: Where has #MeToo succeeded or fallen sh...
Fine, Let’s Do What JD Vance Wants: Talk About Immigration
Donald Trump and JD Vance have sparked panic over immigration in Springfield, Ohio. This week, the hosts talk about why our country’s immigration deba...
How Much More Does Harris Need to Say to Win?
Kamala Harris may have won the debate by baiting Donald Trump. But is it enough to sway undecided voters?This week on “Matter of Opinion,” the Opinion...
Two Christian Conservatives Debate the Merits of Voting for Kamala Harris
Opinion columnist David French is voting for Kamala Harris to save conservatism. Ross is… skeptical. On this very special episode, the two Christian ...
Carlos Read Kamala Harris’s Memoirs. Here’s How She’s Evolved.
While we take a quick summer break, we wanted to recommend a new show: “The Opinions.” Four times a week, in ten minutes or less, you’ll hear one of ...
What We Learned About Harris — and the Democrats — This Week
The hosts react to Kamala Harris’s convention speech in this special late-night edition of “Matter of Opinion”. Lydia, Ross and Carlos unpack how Harr...
2024 Is Suddenly About Having Kids. Why?
If you believe JD Vance, the American family is in crisis. But are attacks on “childless cat ladies” and pitches for enfranchising kids actual policy ...
Tim Walz Is Vibing
This week on the show, Michelle Goldberg joins Michelle and Ross to debate the gambles or gains Kamala Harris has made by picking Gov. Tim Walz of M...
‘Mountain Dew and Racism’: Identity Enters the Election
The 2024 presidential race is officially in its identity politics stage. From “White Dudes for Harris,” to “D.E.I. candidate” accusations, the hosts d...