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“I used to be the largest dairy consumer on the planet. I used to eat so much dairy and meat. The more that I looked into the dairy industry, the more that I saw that it was the singular, most inhumane industry on the planet, that we've all been lied to, including myself, for years. I always believed that the picture on the milk carton, the cow standing next to her calf in the green field with the red barn in the back was true. It’s certainly the complete opposite.” – Richard (Kudo) Couto Richard (Kudo) Couto is the founder of Animal Recovery Mission (ARM), an organization solely dedicated to investigating extreme animal cruelty cases. ARM has led high-risk undercover operations that have resulted in the shutdown of illegal slaughterhouses, animal fighting rings, and horse meat trafficking networks. Recently, they released a damning investigation into two industrial dairy farms outside of Phoenix, Arizona supplying milk to Coca-Cola’s Fairlife brand. What they uncovered was systemic animal abuse, environmental violations, and a devastating betrayal of consumer trust. While Fairlife markets its products as being sourced "humanely," ARM’s footage tells a very different story—one of suffering, abuse, and corporate complicity. Despite the evidence, this story has been largely ignored by mainstream media—likely due to Coca-Cola’s massive influence and advertising dollars.…

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Interesting Times with Ross Douthat

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The New Culture of the Right: Vital, Masculine and Intentionally Offensive 1:12:45

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The Trump era is ushering in a new age of right wing counterculture, one defined by masculinity and transgression. In this episode of Interesting Times, Ross speaks with Jonathan Keeperman, the founder of Passage Press, about the influence of an edgy, reactionary, right-wing “vibe shift” on American politics and culture. 2:09 - Jonathan Keeperman’s Lomez days 5:25 - 2014: An inflection point in American culture? 7:40 The emergence of a “conservative counter elite” 9:41 - The creation of a right wing counterweight to the dominant left 12:32 - : What makes something “conservative art”? 15:18 - Are David Lynch films right wing art? Is Girls? 18:11 Is there such a thing as good left wing art? 19:32 - Right wing counterculture’s obsession with “vitalism” 22:56 - Longhouse culture: Is the “over feminization” of society making America weaker? 27:55 - Is the longhouse argument just a “long male whine”? 30:41- Is right wing counterculture anti-Christian? 35:48 - Trump as mythic hero 43:31 - What is the function of racism in right wing counterculture? 53:50 - Are racist means transgressive or just racist? 1:05:43 - Will the rightward vibe shift show up in pop culture? 1:07:37 Why every high school senior should read “Moby Dick” and watch “No Country for Old Men” (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com . 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.…

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Can the Catholic Church Quit the Culture Wars? 57:42

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On this episode of “Interesting Times,” Ross Douthat is joined by the Rev. James Martin, a Jesuit priest and an editor of America Magazine, to reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis and the challenges facing the next papacy. 02:20 The First Jesuit Pope 05:23 Google Translate and Exchanging Emails 06:05 The Visual Element of Francis’s Legacy 07:48 The Concrete Changes Made 16:19 Christian Sexual Ethics 25:22 The Church in the Modern World 27:14 What Kind of Leader Will the Next Pope Be? 31:57 The Latin Mass Controversy 34:54 What Draws People to Christianity? 39:21 What Holds Such a Diverse Church Together? 43:09 The Influence of the Pope and the Hierarchy 46:41 A Renewed Interest in Religion 48:30 The Church as a Field Hospital 49:13 What Father Martin Hopes to See in the Next Pope 49:59 Where Should the New Pope Go? 52:27 Who Will Be the Next Pope? (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com . 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.…

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What if There’s No Way to Stop Trump’s Approach to Power? 1:05:52

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President Trump may forever reshape the boundaries of executive power. This week on “Interesting Times,” Ross and Jack Goldsmith, who was the head of the White House’s Office of Legal Counsel under President George W. Bush, discuss which cases are most likely to win in the courts and permanently expand the executive branch — for better or worse. 00:02:03 Donald Trump’s “moonshot on executive power” 00:04:16 What has surprised Goldsmith the most 00:06:57 Are we in a constitutional crisis? 00:08:59 Alien Enemies Act 00:14:02 The case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia 00:25:23 Godel’s loophole and Supreme Court enforcement 30:10 Trump’s firings of federal employees and restructuring of U.S.A.I.D. 36:11 Trump’s power over congressionally appropriated funding 41:29 Obama v. Trump’s discretion on enforcing laws passed by Congress 43:03 The TikTok case 45:46 Lawsuit over Trump’s tariffs 51:57 How the Supreme Court (maybe) thinks about picking its battles 54:24 Worst case scenarios 56:59 What the Supreme Court can do if the Trump administration does not comply 01:01:32 What a Trump executive power revolution could look like in 2028 and beyond 01:04:39 If Democrats win in 2028, what happens? (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com . 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.…

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This Instability May Be Worth It. Here's Why. 48:08

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Is the short-term economic pain of President Trump’s unpredictable approach to tariffs a reasonable price to pay for a more resilient America? Mr. Trump appears to think so, and so does Oren Cass — sort of. On the first episode of “Interesting Times,” the founder and chief economist of the think tank American Compass joins Ross Douthat to discuss and debate the Trump administration’s drastic trade war. (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com . 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.…

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Introducing ‘Interesting Times’ 3:04

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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. 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.…

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How Democrats Drove Silicon Valley Into Trump’s Arms 1:02:39

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The tech investor Marc Andreessen and his fellow Silicon Valley giant Elon Musk weren’t always the Donald Trump supporters they are today. In this episode, Ross asks Andreessen, a founder of the venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz, about what led to Silicon Valley’s rightward shift and the new agenda of the tech-right faction. Editors’ note: This episode originally aired on the “Matter of Opinion” podcast on Jan. 17, 2025. (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com . 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.…

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Steve Bannon on ‘Broligarchs’ vs. Populism 1:11:39

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In this conversation, Ross talks to Steve Bannon, the chief strategist from Donald Trump’s first term and part of the original MAGA movement. Despite his clashes with new factions emerging in the Republican Party, Bannon argues that Trump is still central to advancing a populist agenda. Editors’ note: This episode originally aired on the “Matter of Opinion” podcast on Jan. 31, 2025. (A full transcript of this episode is available on the Times website.) Thoughts? Email us at interestingtimes@nytimes.com . 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.…

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The Anti-D.E.I. Crusader Who Wants to Dismantle the Department of Education 1:04:41

30 days ago1:04:41