Netanyahu Is Trying to Save Himself. Will He Sink Harris?
The Opinions
- 40 views
- 15 days ago
- 09:12
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s drive to stay in power is harming Israel’s global reputation and complicating the U.S. presidential election for Democrats, the Opinion columnist Thomas L. Friedman argues. In this audio essay, Friedman offers a new name for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and explains why Netanyahu might be rooting for Donald Trump this November.Thoughts? Questions? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.
These Chemicals Are Hurting Us. Why Aren’t We Regulating Them?
The Opinions
- 36 views
- 16 days ago
- 08:20
They’ve been found in our milk, our eggs, our water supply and our bodies.In this audio essay, the environmental activist Erin Brockovich makes the case for better regulation of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, contaminating our world. PFAS exposure has been associated with fertility issues and developmental delays in children. And while lawsuits have been filed against some of the biggest manufacturers of PFAS, Ms. Brockovich says those suits aren’t the only — or even the best — solution.
These Young Voters Offer a Road Map For Kamala Harris
The Opinions
- 38 views
- 17 days ago
- 09:24
Listen in on this focus group with young undecided voters — a group that could determine the outcome of the upcoming presidential election. The New York Times deputy Opinion editor, Patrick Healy, spoke with some Gen Z voters to better understand the issues they’re focused on and how they’re feeling about Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.In this episode, he argues that while many young undecided voters don’t trust Harris, there are clear ways for her to win their support.
Uninspired by Plant-Based Foods? Add Some Anchovies.
The Opinions
- 37 views
- 18 days ago
- 07:56
Anchovies can help make plant-forward eating more delicious and appealing, argues Christopher Beckman, an archaeologist-turned-anchovy-lover. He is the author of “A Twist in the Tail: How the Humble Anchovy Flavored Western Cuisine,” and he makes the case for why we should all embrace the small, oily fish.Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.
Kamala Harris Wrote Two Books. They Paint Different Pictures.
The Opinions
- 35 views
- 22 days ago
- 09:36
Kamala Harris has made her time as a prosecutor central to her presidential pitch. In this audio essay, Carlos Lozada, a Times Opinion columnist and host of “Matter of Opinion,” examines Harris’s two memoirs, reflects on how her criminal justice message has changed and explores what that may reveal about her candidacy.
Can You Tell Which Short Story ChatGPT Wrote?
The Opinions
- 53 views
- 23 days ago
- 19:35
In this era of artificial intelligence, who can compose a better beach read for the vacationing masses? The beloved fiction writer Curtis Sittenfeld … or ChatGPT?Listen as Sittenfeld sits down with the Opinion editor Susannah Meadows to talk about what they learned after pitting her writing against artificial intelligence, and hear excerpts from both stories to decide for yourself which is the more compelling read.Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.
The ‘Sad Missed Opportunity’ of the Democratic Convention
The Opinions
- 37 views
- 24 days ago
- 10:38
The Democratic Party’s recent position — or lack of position — on Gaza “feels like gaslighting to a lot of Democratic voters,” Farah Stockman of the editorial board argues in this audio essay. The party claims to value social justice and human rights, but when it comes to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, she says, Kamala Harris “needs to do more, and she can do more, to assure people she’s going to have a more evenhanded approach when she becomes president.”Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.
The Democrats’ Joyfest is Over. Now Comes The Slugfest.
The Opinions
- 31 views
- 25 days ago
- 06:58
Kamala Harris was flying high last week, but Donald Trump is poised to bring her back down to earth.
Tressie McMillan Cottom on Why Trump Is Struggling to Box Harris In
The Opinions
- 39 views
- 29 days ago
- 09:33
Should voters care about Kamala Harris’s identity? In this audio essay, the sociologist and New York Times Opinion columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom argues that while we shouldn’t ignore the unprecedented nature of Harris’s campaign, the Democrats need to balance that newness against the electorate’s desire to return to a time of political normalcy.Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.
I’m a Doctor. I Was Unprepared When I Got This Disease.
The Opinions
- 32 views
- 30 days ago
- 07:38
Dr. Deborah Heaney was enjoying a vacation in the Caribbean when she was struck with a sudden, debilitating illness. It took her days, a flight home and some luck before she was finally diagnosed with dengue fever.As temperatures rise globally, mosquito-borne tropical illnesses are spreading, and our medical systems are failing to keep up. In this episode, Dr. Heaney argues that the medical community must do a better job of incorporating education on diseases like dengue into their practice.
James Carville on How Democrats Can Win on the Economy
The Opinions
- 40 views
- about 1 month ago
- 07:57
In 1992, James Carville, the longtime political strategist, coined the phrase that helped win Bill Clinton the presidency: “The economy, stupid.” In this episode of “The Opinions,” he shares what he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris should do to capture American voters on the issue that he says is “first and foremost on people’s minds”: the cost of living.
David French on the Pro-Life Case for Kamala Harris
The Opinions
- 40 views
- about 1 month ago
- 08:57
David French, an Opinion columnist, is an evangelical, pro-life conservative. For the first time in his life, he plans to vote for a Democratic presidential candidate: Kamala Harris.He says he will vote against Donald Trump “precisely because I’m conservative.” In this audio essay, David explains how he arrived at his decision and argues for other conservatives to join him.