The 5 Best The Argument Podcast Episodes
1) Is the Green New Deal a Leftist Fantasy?
Is the Green New Deal a symbol of the future of the Democratic Party, or is it just socialism disguised as climate reform? Ross Douthat and Michelle Goldberg are joined by Times editorial board member...Show More
2) Paul Krugman on the Economy as a Voting Issue
Why does the economy look so good to economists but feel so bad to voters? The Nobel laureate economist Paul Krugman joins the hosts to discuss why inflation, interest rates and wages aren’t in line w...Show More
3) Which 2020 Underdogs Stand a Chance? (LIVE from NYC)
What should U.S. immigration policy look like? The columnists debate Kirstjen Nielsen's resignation, Trump's xenophobia and Obama's legacy on immigration live on stage at the Times Center in New York....Show More
4) Should Marijuana Be Legal?
Has "big cannabis" downplayed the dangers of legalization? Michelle Goldberg debates author Alex Berenson, whose forthcoming book makes the case against marijuana. Then, David Leonhardt, Ross Douthat ...Show More
5) Could Spilling Big Pharma’s Secrets Vaccinate the World?
Just 12.5 percent of the world has been inoculated against Covid-19. To protect every country from the pandemic, regardless of economic level, there are many approaches global leaders could take. But ...Show More
6) Does the Future Belong to China?
Is the United States still a worthy opponent for China? In this episode, Ross Douthat talks to Dan Wang, the author of “Breakneck: China’s Quest to Engineer the Future,” about the alarming speed at wh...Show More
7) The MAGA Woman Dress Code
While “Interesting Times” is on vacation, we’re sharing a conversation from “The Opinions” between Meher Ahmad, an editor for Times Opinion, and the Opinion writer Jessica Grose. They talk about the a...Show More
8) Ross and Ezra Klein Discuss Trump, Mysticism and Psychedelics
This week, we’re sharing a great conversation Ross had on “The Ezra Klein Show” this past spring. Ezra asks Ross about his most recent book, “Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious.” But along the ...Show More
9) Is Trump a Test or Triumph for Democracy?
For Democrats, President Trump’s victories have revealed the antidemocratic flaws at the core of our government. But could it be an opening for a constitutional revolution as the party searches for it...Show More
10) Silicon Valley Wants to Optimize Your Children’s Genes
Would you use an algorithm to select your embryos? Enter Orchid, a company that promises parents the ability to protect their future children through genetic testing for embryos before pregnancy. The ...Show More