Your Questions Answered, and a Big Announcement

Hosted by Michelle CottleRoss Douthat and Carlos Lozada

Listen to and follow ‘Matter of Opinion’
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | YouTube | iHeartRadio

This week, your beloved “Matter of Opinion” hosts gather for the last time to respond to listener feedback, reflect on the state of American politics and look ahead to a new show. If you’re curious about how Carlos prepares for an episode or how the history books will remember Trump or what’s next for this feed, this is the episode for you.

(A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication in the audio player above.)

Credit…The New York Times

Thoughts? Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com.

Follow our hosts on X: Michelle Cottle (@mcottle), Ross Douthat (@DouthatNYT) and Carlos Lozada (@CarlosNYT).

“Matter of Opinion” is produced by Andrea Betanzos, Elisa Gutierrez and Sophia Alvarez Boyd. It is edited by Jordana Hochman. Engineering by Pat McCusker. Mixing by Carole Sabouraud Pat McCusker. Original music by Isaac Jones, Carole Sabouraud, Sonia Herrero, Aman Sahota, and Pat McCusker. Our fact-checking team is Kate Sinclair, Mary Marge Locker and Michelle Harris. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta and Kristina Samulewski. Our executive producer is Annie-Rose Strasser.

Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Times is committed to publishing a diversity of letters to the editor. We’d like to hear what you think about this or any of our articles. Here are some tips. And here’s our email: letters@nytimes.com.

Follow the New York Times Opinion section on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky, WhatsApp and Threads.