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The New York Times Audio app includes podcasts, narrated articles from the newsroom and other publishers, as well as exclusive new shows — including this one — which we’re making available to readers for a limited time. Download the Audio app here. According to David Grusch, a former intelligence official who recently alleged that the U.S. government is secretly storing alien spacecraft, the answer is yes. He is, of course, not the first person to make a claim like this, but lawmakers appear to be taking him far more seriously than previous would-be whistle-blowers. On this week’s episode of “Matter of Opinion,” our hosts discuss what the government is and isn’t telling us, and what the obsession with classified cover-ups says about our complicated relationship with power.

Persons: David Grusch, what’s Organizations: New York Times Locations: America

☆ The Politics of Class
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-22 | by ( David Leonhardt | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

The class inversion in American politics — Republicans’ struggles with college graduates and Democrats’ struggles with the working class — is a running theme of this newsletter. To help make sense of it, I asked four Times Opinion writers to join me in an exchange this morning. And in the past five years, the party has lost ground with working-class voters of color. Dems need to relearn how to talk to working-class voters — to sound less condescending and scoldy. Too many Democrats radiate an aura of, If only voters understood what was good for them, they would back us.

Persons: Republicans ’, ’, Michelle Cottle, Carlos Lozada, Lydia Polgreen, Ross Douthat, they’re, ” David, Don’t Organizations: Republicans

The New York Times Audio app includes podcasts, narrated articles from the newsroom and other publishers, as well as exclusive new shows — including this one — which we’re making available to readers for a limited time. Download the New York Times Audio app here. As authoritarian nations like China and Russia try to assert their power, President Biden has said the United States is fighting a global battle to save democracy. So why is America building relationships with countries that are far from democratic utopias? On this episode of “Matter of Opinion,” the hosts talk about global realignment with sometimes imperfect allies and how risky this moment could be.

Persons: Biden Organizations: New York Times Locations: China, Russia, United States, America

☆ Colombia senate votes down recreational marijuana bill
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/5] People demonstrate in front of the Colombian Congress, in favor of the regulation of marijuana for adult use in Bogota, Colombia June 20, 2023. Uruguay, Canada and some states in the U.S. allow the sale of recreational marijuana. Backers including Interior Minister Luis Fernando Velasco said recreational marijuana's continued illegality only benefits criminals. "From the government we will insist on this issue," Velasco said in quotes shared by the Senate on Twitter. We have majorities, we lacked seven votes," he tweeted after the vote on the bill, which needed 54 votes in favor and won 47, with 43 against.

Persons: Luisa Gonzalez BOGOTA, Gustavo Petro, Luis Fernando Velasco, Velasco, Juan Carlos Losada, Oliver Griffin, Carlos Vargas, Julia Symmes Cobb, Alexander Smith Organizations: Colombian, REUTERS, Colombia's, Senate, Twitter, Liberal Party, Thomson Locations: Bogota, Colombia, Uruguay, Canada, U.S

The New York Times Audio app includes podcasts, narrated articles from the newsroom and other publishers, as well as exclusive new shows — including this one — which we’re making available to readers for a limited time. Download the audio app here. For the second time in recent months, Donald Trump has been indicted. This time, the charges were filed by the special counsel appointed to investigate accusations that the former president took classified documents from the White House and repeatedly resisted efforts to return them. On this episode of “Matter of Opinion,” the hosts discuss what the 49-page indictment reveals about Trump and his view of the law, and its impact on the Republican primary race.

Persons: Donald Trump, Trump Organizations: New York Times, White, Republican

☆ Opinion | Ron DeSantis Thinks Power Corrupts … Everyone Else
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-11 | by ( Ezra Klein | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +2 min

“For years, the default conservative position has been to limit government and then get out of the way,” DeSantis writes. And DeSantis is trying to show, in vignette after vignette, that he has both the will and the discipline to do what Trump did not. Trump often appears in DeSantis’s book as a faintly comic figure. As Lozada observes, this is DeSantis criticizing Trump by proxy — Dr. Fauci served under Trump, and DeSantis is making clear he would have never let that stand. And so DeSantis delights in describing the methodical, relentless effort he put in to bending the state of Florida to his will.

Persons: ” DeSantis, ”, Carlos Lozada, Trump, Hurricane Michael, “, Mick Mulvaney, DeSantis, Fauci, Lozada Organizations: Facebook, Disney, Hurricane, Panhandle, Trump Locations: Mar, Trump, Florida

☆ Peru extradites Dutch murderer in case of missing Alabama teen
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-08 | by ( Marco Aquino | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Joran Van der Sloot, a Dutch national from the Caribbean island of Aruba, has departed for the U.S. from a Peruvian Air Force base. Holloway's remains have never been found, though an Alabama judge declared her legally deceased in 2012, without settling the case. The young student was last seen in Aruba with Van der Sloot and another man. Van der Sloot, 35, is accused of extortion and fraud for offering Holloway's family false information about the whereabouts of the teenager, according to U.S. authorities. Van der Sloot was convicted in 2012 to 28 years in prison in Peru after he confessed to beating, strangling and suffocating a 21-year-old Peruvian business student in 2010.

Persons: Joran van der Sloot, Natalee Holloway, Read, Joran Van der Sloot, Carlos Lopez, Interpol Lima, Van der Sloot, Lopez, Marco Aquino, Lucinda Elliott, Peter Graff, Jonathan Oatis, Marguerita Choy Organizations: Peruvian, Peruvian Air Force, Interpol, Peru's, Ministers, Thomson Locations: Peru, U.S, LIMA, Alabama, Caribbean, Aruba, United States, Dutch, Lima, Birmingham , Alabama, Van

The New York Times Audio app includes podcasts, narrated articles from the newsroom and other publishers, as well as exclusive new shows — including this one — which we’re making available to readers for a limited time. Download the audio app here. The median age of senators is 65. We’re heading into a presidential contest that might find candidates who are 78 and 82 facing off on Election Day. Background reading(A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)

Organizations: New York Times, Times

The New York Times Audio app includes podcasts, narrated articles from the newsroom and other publishers, as well as exclusive new shows — including this one — which we’re making available to readers for a limited time. Download the audio app here. Time is running out for Congress to pass legislation lifting the debt ceiling. The United States is just days away from defaulting on its obligations, which would cause global economic chaos. (A full transcript of the episode will be available midday on the Times website.)

Organizations: New York Times, Times Locations: United States

☆ Opinion | Men Have Lost Their Way. Josh Hawley Has Thoughts About How to Save Them.
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-01 | by ( Carlos Lozada | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +4 min

In Bly’s view, part of the answer was to recreate ancient rites of male initiation and restore mentoring between young men and their elders, a relationship that instructs boys to channel, but not suppress, their instincts. And he urges young men to assume greater responsibility for their own lives (“Ditching porn is a good place to start,” Hawley writes) as a step toward glimpsing that missing vision of manhood. To dismiss or mock such views merely because they come from Josh Hawley is to let partisan commitments overwhelm intellectual ones. “Much of today’s left seems to welcome men who are passive and tame, who will do as they are told and sit in their cubicles, eyes affixed to their screens,” Hawley writes. Hawley is not necessarily wrong when he complains about the mixed messages aimed at young men today — Your identity is yours to shape and claim, but why are you so toxic and oppressive?

Persons: Schlesinger, John F, Kennedy, John Wayne, ” Hawley, Josh Hawley, Hawley, today’s, “, ”, … Organizations: Trump Locations: America

The New York Times Audio app includes podcasts, narrated articles from the newsroom and other publishers and exclusive new shows — including this one — which we’re making available to readers for a limited time. Download the audio app here. On this special episode of “Matter of Opinion,” Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen send off HBO’s “Succession” and its cast of back-stabbing ultrawealthy characters. The hosts break down key moments of the finale (turns out it pays to be a pain sponge) and discuss the real story “Succession” told about America today. (A full transcript of the episode will be available shortly on the Times website.)

☆ How the costumes of ‘American Born Chinese’ straddle fantasy and reality
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-27 | by ( Harmeet Kaur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —“American Born Chinese,” the new Disney+ show based on Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel of the same name, transports viewers to two distinct realms: Heaven, via iconic Chinese mythology, and Earth, via an American high school. The first centers on Jin Wang (Ben Wang), a Chinese American teenager at a mostly White high school. One of the storylines of "American Born Chinese" is rooted in classic Chinese mythology. But having so much Chinese and Chinese American representation on screen and behind the scenes proved immensely helpful. Sally Woo, a Chinese American costumer on the show, told Cretton stories about the Monkey King she heard from her mother and grandmother, and shared other media adaptations of “Journey to the West” for inspiration.

Persons: CNN —, Gene Luen, Joy Cretton, You’re, Jin Wang, Ben Wang, Jin, Wei, Chen, Jimmy Liu, Carlos Lopez, Disney Wei, Cretton, Sun Wukong, Daniel Wu, –, ”, Huy Quan, Freddy Wong, Cretton –, Maui –, Sally Woo, King, “, ” Cretton, Kelvin Yu, Bull, – Cretton, Phillip Lim, Prabal Gurung, Sun, Michelle Yeoh, Mercy, Lim, Yeoh Organizations: CNN, CNN — “, Disney, “, diamante Locations: United States, American, Disney, Chinatown, Los Angeles, California, Maui, Heaven

Email us at matterofopinion@nytimes.com or leave us a voice mail message at (212) 556-7440. Follow our hosts on Twitter: Michelle Cottle (@mcottle), Ross Douthat (@DouthatNYT), Carlos Lozada (@CarlosNYT) and Lydia Polgreen (@lpolgreen). “Matter of Opinion” was produced this week by Phoebe Lett, Sophia Alvarez Boyd and Derek Arthur. Mixing by Pat McCusker. Original music by Pat McCusker, Sonia Herrero, Isaac Jones and Carole Sabouraud.

☆ Opinion | Introducing ‘Matter of Opinion’
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( ) www.nytimes.com time to read: 1 min

Premiering May 11“Matter of Opinion” is a new weekly podcast from New York Times Opinion. Each week, four Opinion writers talk through an issue in the news, culture or in their own work, and try to make sense of what is a weird and fascinating time to be alive. The show features four of Opinion’s signature voices: Michelle Cottle, Ross Douthat, Carlos Lozada and Lydia Polgreen. Meet the HostsMichelle Cottle is a member of the New York Times editorial board, focusing on U.S. politics. She joined the editorial board in 2018 after reporting on the nation’s capital as a contributing editor for The Atlantic.

☆ HSBC downgrades Anheuser-Busch InBev as it deals with a 'Bud Light crisis'
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( Sarah Min | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

It's time to step to the sidelines on Anheuser-Busch InBev as it deals with a "Bud Light crisis," according to HSBC. It's mixed," Laboy wrote in a Wednesday note. The way this Bud Light crisis came about a month ago, management's response to it and the loss of unprecedented volume and brand relevance raises many questions." Laboy wrote. Anheuser-Busch InBev did not immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.

spray really isn't butter, U.S. appeals court says9th Circuit ruling affirms dismissal of false advertising class actionApril 18 (Reuters) - Unilever's (ULVR.L) "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!" A split 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rejected claims that Unilever based its zero-fat, zero-calorie advertising for the spray on artificially low serving sizes. Representatives for Unilever and Upfield, the Unilever spinoff that now sells "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter" products, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The court said the FDA properly classified the product as a spray, and that if the plaintiffs "believe that Butter! The case is Pardini v. Unilever United States Inc, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, No.

It’s something related to insulting someone, basically, in a way that is apparently illegal in India. And he basically is gonna be thrown out of parliament for this and will be ineligible to run for prime minister, because of this. I mean, you know, there’s a very different thing happening in America, and we still, I think, do have an independent judiciary. Like, it’s not as if Trump was convicted of a misdemeanor and then he can’t run for president. But it is interesting to think about the way in which the world is watching us and what lessons will be taken from this episode.

☆ First-look photos of 'American Born Chinese' feature Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-13 | by ( Brahmjot Kaur | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Disney offered a peek Friday of its upcoming “American Born Chinese,” based on Gene Luen Yang’s graphic novel of the same name. Daniel Wu in, "American Born Chinese." Carlos Lopez-Calleja / DisneyGolden Globe winners and stars of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan star in the new series. Michelle Yeoh in, "American Born Chinese." Ke Huy Quan in, "American Born Chinese."

☆ Criticism of Lula's economic plans mounts as Brazil markets tank
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-04 | by ( Gabriel Araujo | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Haddad, a former mayor of Sao Paulo, took office vowing to restore public accounts and with the challenge of presenting a credible fiscal framework after Congress passed a giant Lula social spending package. Markets reacted badly to Haddad's first days in office, especially after Lula ordered a budget-busting extension to a fuel tax exemption which Haddad had publicly opposed. "Haddad learned on his first day in office that he will be a decorative figure, a sort of task worker for President Lula," the conservative daily said in an editorial. On Tuesday, markets were further rattled by remarks by Lula's social security and labour ministers. That was compounded when he said Lula's government would need to review the investor-friendly pension reform approved by Bolsonaro's administration.

☆ Mexican president laments attack on journalist, then bashes media
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MEXICO CITY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Just days after condemning an assassination attempt on a prominent journalist, Mexico's president on Monday criticized the media for allegedly protecting special interest groups, even singling out the targeted news anchor. "Now they play victim," added Lopez Obrador. "(But) they are the elite, from the most select media," he said, claiming well-paid media figures seek to protect interest groups he did not name. Lopez Obrador on Monday denied using his regular news conference to "stigmatize" perceived opponents, including the media. Mexico is the world's deadliest country for media with 11 journalists killed so far this year, according to Reporters Without Borders.

☆ Latino LA councilman said he won't resign following uproar over racist remarks
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( Associated Press | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

LOS ANGELES — Embattled Los Angeles Councilman Kevin de Leon said Wednesday he will not resign amid an uproar over a leaked tape that revealed him participating in a meeting in which Latino officials made crude, racist remarks and plotted to expand their political power. The scandal already has led to the resignation of former City Council President Nury Martinez and calls from President Joe Biden for those involved to step down. The councilman also told KCBS-TV in Los Angeles that he would refuse to resign. “We don’t want him here because he’s racist,” said Loera, a salesman reviewing items at a local household goods shop with a view of downtown Los Angeles. Los Angeles City Council members are among the highest paid in the country with annual salaries of nearly $229,000, and de Leon’s announcement also keeps his city paychecks coming.

☆ With no monkeypox vaccine at home, frustrated Mexicans go abroad
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-17 | by ( Brendan O'Boyle | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

MEXICO CITY, Oct 17 (Reuters) - As monkeypox continues to impact gay and bisexual men in dozens of countries around the world, at-risk Mexicans are going abroad for vaccines they say their government has not bothered to make available at home. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterHerbel, 38, said he wanted the vaccine because half of his friends currently have or have had monkeypox. Mexico City resident Juan David Zuluaga, 32, flew to Tijuana last week to get vaccinated across the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego. Mexico's government has reported 2,147 confirmed cases of monkeypox since May, a number advocates in the gay community say far undercounts cases. "Those with visas and money will get vaccinated and those without will have to resign themselves to eventually getting monkeypox," Baruch said.

☆ Spanish top court chief's resignation nudges parties to end 4-year stalemate
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

MADRID, Oct 10 (Reuters) - The head of Spain's supreme court stepped down on Monday, creating a vacuum at the helm of one of the country's key institutions and nudging the two main political parties towards ending a four-year stalemate over judicial appointments. Appointing CGPJ members requires a three-fifths majority in parliament, which has proved impossible without the support of the People's Party. In Spain's increasingly polarised political landscape, there have been few agreements between the two main parties, which have spent the past four years accusing each other of acting in bad faith. "We've moved forward to reach a joint renewal of the CGPJ and Constitutional Court in a new framework with new criteria deepening their independence," Nunez Feijoo said on Twitter. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Inti Landauro, additional reporting by Emma Pinedo and David Latona; editing by Barbara Lewis and Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Pierre Gasly and fellow F1 drivers furious after he passes recovery vehicle on track at high speed
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-10 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

“We lost Jules already,” Gasly told Sky Sports. Incredible.”Gasly finished in 18th place while Max Verstappen won the Grand Prix and his second world title. Issei Kato/ReutersOther drivers and teams also condemned the decision to allow a recovery vehicle onto the track. “Even behind Safety Car, we are going 100, 150kph and still at those speeds we see nothing,” Sainz told Sky Sports. “That’s the lowest point we’ve seen in the sport for years,” Red Bull driver Sergio Perez told Sky Sports.

☆ If Politics Is a ‘Joke,’ Voters Get It
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-27 | by ( Holman W. Jenkins | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

He picks up on a long-running theme of this column, Donald Trump’s bottomless cynicism about the game of politics and the people who play it. Mr. Trump’s big election lie, Mr. Lozada writes, “is yoked to an older deception, without which it could not survive: the idea that American politics is, in essence, a joke. . . . When politicians publicly defend positions they privately reject, they are telling the joke. When they give up on the challenge of governing the country for the rush of triggering the enemy, they are telling the joke. When they intone that they must address the very fears they have encouraged or manufactured among their constituents, they are telling the joke.”

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