Sophia Boyd

Washington, D.C.

Podcast Producer at The New York Times

Making a podcast for @nytopinion ; Formerly booking celebrities and reporting for @NPRWeekend and @1a. Proud pittie mom and yogi. https://t.co/ttSa6iuR0B

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Articles

Biden's Legacy: Bad or Worse?

Jan 9, 2025 | nytimes.com | Carlos Lozada |Ross Douthat |Michelle Cottle |Andrea Betanzos |Sophia Boyd

Is President Biden more of a Jimmy Carter or a James Buchanan? It may be years before Biden's legacy is truly understood, but that didn't stop the "Matter of Opinion" hosts from debating how his time in office will be remembered. Biden's Legacy: Bad or Worse? A cleareyed review of Biden's term. Below is a transcript of an episode of "Matter of Opinion" We recommend listening to it in its original form for the full effect.
Paul Krugman: After 25 Years, My Parting Words to Readers

Dec 16, 2024 | nytimes.com | Sophia Boyd

When Paul Krugman was hired as a Times Opinion columnist, Americans were optimistic and the economy was full of promising, fun stories. But that quickly changed and he went along for the ride, even if it meant sticking his neck out. In this audio essay, Krugman discusses the biggest news stories of his career and reflects on their relevancy today.
Will the Racism at Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally Matter?

Oct 31, 2024 | nytimes.com | Isvett Verde |Sophia Boyd

Republicans' growing support among Latinos is no longer guaranteed after a comedian made a racist joke at Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally. But could it cost Trump the election? Isvett Verde, a Times Opinion editor, speaks with Mike Madrid, a Republican and an expert on Latino voting trends and behaviors, about why the election may hinge on each candidate's ability to sway Latino voters. Will the Racism at Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally Matter?
Opinion | To Reward or Punish: How the Culture Wars Came for Dogs - The New York Times

Jan 13, 2024 | nytimes.com | Alicia Wittmeyer |Sophia Boyd

On the internet, everything is polarized — even dog training.
Opinion | Will Israelis and Palestinians See Peace in Thomas Friedman’s Lifetime?

Nov 21, 2023 | nyti.ms | Thomas Friedman |Sophia Boyd

Opinion|Will Israelis and Palestinians See Peace in Thomas Friedman’s Lifetime? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/opinion/israelis-palestinians-peace.htmlNov. 22, 2023The columnist on a possible path to resolution. Nov. 22, 2023, 5:02 a.m. ETPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vision for Israel after the war would push out the Palestinian Authority.
Opinion | Will Israelis and Palestinians See Peace in Thomas Friedman’s Lifetime?

Nov 21, 2023 | nytimes.com | Thomas Friedman |Sophia Boyd

Opinion|Will Israelis and Palestinians See Peace in Thomas Friedman’s Lifetime? https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/22/opinion/israelis-palestinians-peace.htmltranscripttranscriptWill Israelis and Palestinians See Peace in Thomas Friedman’s Lifetime? The columnist on a possible path to resolution. 2023-11-22T05:02:01-05:00This transcript was created using speech recognition software. While it has been reviewed by human transcribers, it may contain errors.
Opinion | Paul Krugman’s Economic Advice to China: ‘Live a Little’

Sep 5, 2023 | asiatoday.co | Sophia Boyd

China’s financial issues are rising: an actual property sector that’s going bankrupt, too many unemployed younger staff and, remarkably, folks saving an excessive amount of. And, because the Nobel Prize-winning economist and Opinion columnist Paul Krugman argues on this audio essay, the Chinese language authorities’s reluctance to encourage spending might make issues worse. How did one of many world’s largest economies get right here? And what’s subsequent?
Opinion | The Trump-Free Debate That’s All About Trump

Aug 22, 2023 | nytimes.com | Michelle Goldberg |Sophia Boyd

Opinion|The Trump-Free Debate That’s All About Trumphttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/23/opinion/republican-debate-desantis-trump-audio.htmlAug. 23, 2023Michelle Goldberg on the G.O.P.’s dilemma — and the competing strategies to beat Trump. Aug. 23, 2023, 5:00 a.m. ETDonald Trump may not be on the stage for tonight’s Republican primary debate, but at least eight other candidates will still have to contend with his presence — and his lead in the polls.
Opinion | ‘Joe Biden May Be the Last Pro-Israel Democratic President’

Jul 25, 2023 | nytimes.com | Thomas Friedman |Sophia Boyd |Jillian Weinberger

Opinion|‘Joe Biden May Be the Last Pro-Israel Democratic President’https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/25/opinion/israel-biden-tom-friedman.htmlJuly 25, 2023Tom Friedman on what contentious judicial changes mean for the U.S.-Israeli relationship.
Opinion | The Swifties Are Right. Concerts Are Worth the Price.

Jul 20, 2023 | nytimes.com | Sophia Boyd

July 21, 2023Paul Krugman makes the case for seeing more live music. July 21, 2023, 5:00 a.m. ETBy Paul KrugmanProduced by Sophia Alvarez BoydHow much are you willing to pay for a concert ticket? Twenty dollars? A hundred? A thousand? Some fans of Taylor Swift have reportedly paid more than $20,000 to see her perform live this summer. And now that Beyoncé’s tour has kicked off in the United States, the headlines about sky-high concert prices keep coming.