2026-01-31
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This is The Opinions, a show that brings you a mix of voices from New York Times' opinion.
You've heard the news.
Here's what to make of it.
I'm Michelle Cottle.
I cover national politics for New York Times Opinion.
And this week, I am joined by the usual suspects, columnists Jamel Bowie and David French.
Guys, good to see you.
Trust you're staying warm and all of this.
Well, Michelle, I am in New Hampshire, whereas we record as a balmy six degrees,
which, believe it or not, is warmer than it was in...
parts of the time when I was in Nashville and warmer than it's been in parts of Chicago.