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B | How Democrats Beat the Republican Money Machine

October 10, 2026

From the midterm elections to advances in artificial intelligence, there’s no dearth of political news this week. The Opinion contributor Robert Siegel joins the contributing writer E.J. Dionne Jr. and the columnist Carlos Lozada to discuss the role money plays in political campaigns, how the Democrats should proceed in November and whether A.I. has the ability to feel emotions.Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.Want to catch “The Opinions” live? Join us at the Brooklyn Public Libr...

The Problem With Hegseth’s Pentagon

October 07, 2026

What impact has the Iran war had on the U.S. military? As the conflict drags on, the Times Opinion columnist and Iraq war veteran David French speaks with the former Special Forces officer Mike Nelson about the way Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense, has tried to remake the military in the midst of the war, and what the Democrats should do if they win control of Congress in January.Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Jillian Weinber...

Cornell and the Age of Impunity

October 03, 2026

Disturbing details from an investigation of a rape allegation at Cornell University continue to be revealed. In this week’s episode, the Times Opinion politics correspondent Michelle Cottle joins the columnists Jamelle Bouie and David French to talk about the cultural implications and the legal complexities surrounding the case. Then the trio discuss the people they’re keeping an eye on in the upcoming midterms.Thoughts? Email us at theopinions@nytimes.com.This episode of “The Opinions” was p...

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The Opinions typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established academics and subject-matter experts with recognized expertise in politics, history, health, psychology, or public policy, along with the ability to provide clear analysis of current issues. Common among recent guests: University professorships; Published books or major research; Recognized expertise in a public-policy or political subject. Recent guests include Anthony Rostain and Nicole Hemmer.

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