The New Yorker Comment

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A weekly reading of the magazine’s “Comment” essay.

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96 episodes
Updated Sep 23, 2019

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Apr 8, 2019 · 10 min
Barr Review
In "Barr Review," Jeffrey Toobin writes about attorney general William Barr's choices.
Apr 1, 2019 · 11 min
What's The Story
In What's The Story, Steve Coll writes that the Attorney General’s summary reported no conspiracy, but serious newsrooms and journalists did the job they are supposed to do.
Mar 25, 2019 · 11 min
It's Mueller Time
The special counsel’s report is in, and other investigations are accelerating. And yet it is impossible to imagine the President changing his behavior, much less giving up his office. In "It's Mueller Time," David Remnick writes about what comes next, now that the report is finally out.
Mar 18, 2019 · 11 min
Last Exit to Brexit
The next two weeks will test how deeply a nation can immerse itself in self-delusion. In "Last Exit to Brexit," Amy Davidson Sorkin writes about the magical thinking around the upcoming deadline.
Mar 11, 2019 · 10 min
The Pros and Cons of Impeaching Trump
In "The Pros and Cons of Impeaching Trump," Adam Gopnik writes that real and reasonable arguments among congressional Democrats—and, indeed, among the public—range from the practical to the procedural.
Mar 4, 2019 · 11 min
Reality Shows
In "Reality Shows," Evan Osnos writes about Trump, Kim, Cohen, and the limits of the President's power.
Feb 25, 2019 · 11 min
May Days
In "May Days," Jeffrey Toobin writes about Andrew McCabe count down to the Mueller report.
Feb 11, 2019 · 10 min
House Cleaning
In "House Cleaning," Jelani Cobb writes about how the House is taking on Amerca's voting-rights problem.
Feb 4, 2019 · 10 min
Not Working
In “Not Working,” Margaret Talbot writes about President Trump’s state of disunion.
Jan 28, 2019 · 9 min
Guns and the City
In "Guns and the City," Amy Davidson Sorkin reports on whether the Supreme Court will use a New York City regulation to strike down gun laws.
Jan 22, 2019 · 10 min
Making the Case
In "Making The Case," Jeffrey Toobin writes about William Barr and Donald Trump.
Jan 14, 2019 · 10 min
On the Border
In "On the Border," Amy Davidson Sorkin writes about the Republican's test at the border.
Jan 7, 2019 · 10 min
Democrats in the House
In "Democrats in the House," Margaret Talbot writes about the house Democrats best path forward.
Jan 2, 2019 · 11 min
Unforeseen
In "Unforeseen," Jill Lepore writes about predicting the future.
Dec 17, 2018 · 11 min
Run, Republicans, Run
In "Run, Republicans, Run," Amy Davidson Sorkin reports on how the G.O.P has a chance to redeem itself, by launching a primary challenge to the President.
Dec 10, 2018 · 10 min
Coal for Christmas
In "Coal for Christmas," Elizabeth Kolbert reports on climate change diplomacy.
Dec 3, 2018 · 10 min
Political Borders
In “Political Borders,” Amy Davidson Sorkin reports on the border crisis.
Nov 26, 2018 · 7 min
The City of Dreams
In "The City of Dreams," the editors delve into the city that shaped The New Yorker.
Nov 19, 2018 · 10 min
Winning Votes
In "Winning Votes," Jeffrey Toobin delves into the voting rights fight.
Nov 12, 2018 · 10 min
Party of One
In "Party of One," Amy Davidson Sorkin writes about the midterm elections, and their aftermath.