The Sunday New York Times Readalong (#NYTReadalong)

A weekly conversation about the print edition of the Sunday New York Times co-hosted by Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh, who also serves as Executive Producer. Each week we explore journalism, graphic design, and storytelling. The show has been livestreamed since October 2015. We launched the Spotify version in November 2025 with 15 episodes from our archives. New episodes will appear weekly after the live broadcast. Watch Sundays at 8:30 a.m. ET at https://www.digimentors.group/nytreadalong.

The Sunday New York Times Readalong (#NYTReadalong) is a news podcast hosted by Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh hosts The Sunday New York Times Readalong (#NYTReadalong), a news show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #411

  Ep. 411 - The New York Times at 175, AI, School Safety

  Sep 27, 20261h 33m

  Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed The New York Times at 175, including the paper’s anniversary coverage, archival pages and historic reporting, its look back at major mistakes and corrections, and stories ranging from Gettysburg to the evolution of the Times in print and online. They also discussed AI in medicine and everyday life, viewer questions and comments, and school safety, including bulletproof backpack inserts and the lasting impact of Sandy Hook. The episode page includes gift links and PDFs from the #NYT175 coverage.

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  Episode #410

  Ep. 410 - When Africa Comes to America, Race Relations, AI

  Sep 20, 20261h 33m

  Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh spoke with Columbia University professor Neeraj Kaushal about her book “When Africa Comes to America: How the Next Wave of Immigrants Will Transform the United States.” They discussed the growth and future of African immigration, misconceptions about African immigrants, “brain circulation,” race relations in the United States and how increased immigration from Africa could affect Black identity. They also turned to the Sunday New York Times for a conversation about AI, including its use in education, the importance of retaining human judgment and questions about regulation and environmental impact. More details about the episode and Neeraj Kaushal’s book are available on the Digimentors website .

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  Episode #409

  Ep. 409 - Remembering September 11, Viewer Stories, NYT Special Section

  Sep 13, 20261h 45m

  Neil Parekh and Guest Co-Host Steffen A. Kaplan reflected on September 11, 2001, 25 years later. Steffen shared his experience photographing the attacks from across the Hudson River, making his way into Manhattan and working as a photo editor at The New York Times that day. Neil discussed experiencing the attacks as a New Yorker living in Seattle at the time, and the backlash against Muslims, Arabs, South Asians and other immigrants that followed. Viewers contributed their own memories throughout the show, and Neil and Steffen reviewed The New York Times’ 25th-anniversary special section and reflected on memory, journalism, trauma and grief. Find the special 9/11 PDF, gift links and other episode resources on the Digimentors episode page .

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  Episode #408

  Ep. 408 - Dolly Parton, Meta's Settlement, March on Washington: 1963 and 2026

  Aug 30, 20261h 36m

  Neil Parekh and Guest Co-Host Mary C. Curtis remembered Dolly Parton, including her philanthropy, cultural reach and candor about mental health; discussed Meta’s $17.1 billion settlement and concerns about social media’s impact on teenagers; and examined the March on Washington in both 1963 and 2026. Curtis shared her family’s firsthand connection to the 1963 March and reflected on John Lewis and the civil rights movement. The conversation later returned to the 2026 March for an extended look at media coverage: which major outlets covered it, which did not, and how terms such as “protesters,” “demonstrators,” “activists” and “attendees” can frame an event. They also reviewed the Sunday New York Times and incorporated viewer perspectives, including comments from people with personal connections to the 1963 March and journalism. Visit the episode page for gift links to relevant articles.

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  Episode #407

  Ep. 407 - Nobel Peace Center, Democracy on the Brink

  Aug 23, 20261h 35m

  Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh were joined by Ingvill Bryn Rambøl, Head of Information for the Nobel Peace Center, for a conversation about the Nobel Peace Conference, “Democracy on the Brink.” They discussed threats to democracy around the world, Gen Z activism, the role of AI and big tech, the Nobel Peace Prize process, and the importance of creating space for dialogue across political divides. They also reviewed the print edition of the Sunday New York Times, including a story about a politically divided family that used a podcast to keep talking across their differences. Visit the episode page for more details and information about the Nobel Peace Conference. Register to watch the Nobel Peace Conference (Sept. 3 at 7am ET).

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