There’s a saying that comes to mind these days: May you live in interesting times. It’s understood to be a curse, even though it sounds like a blessing.“Interesting Times With Ross Douthat” is a new weekly podcast from New York Times Opinion. Every Thursday, he will map the new world order through interviews and conversations. Answering questions like: What does our new political era really look like? What is the future of democracy around the world, with American empire in retreat? What happens to movies and books — all of culture — in our digital and A.I.-dominated age?Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;There’s a saying that comes to mind these days: May you live in interesting times. It’s understood to be a curse, even though it sounds like a blessing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“Interesting Times With Ross Douthat” is a new weekly podcast from New York Times Opinion. Every Thursday, he will map the new world order through interviews and conversations. Answering questions like: What does our new political era really look like? What is the future of democracy around the world, with American empire in retreat? What happens to movies and books — all of culture — in our digital and A.I.-dominated age?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;blockquote&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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Interesting Times with Ross Douthat

Introducing ‘Interesting Times’

Introducing ‘Interesting Times’

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