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 45 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh hosts The Sunday New York Times Readalong (#NYTReadalong), a news show with 45 episodes published.

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  Episode #406

  Ep. 406 - Trump, Immigration, Young vs. Old

  Aug 16, 20261h 6m

  Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed President Trump’s secretive departure from Turkey, including Neil’s firsthand recollection of the security measures used during President Bill Clinton’s 2000 trip to India and Pakistan; The New York Times’ “How a Nation of Immigrants Traces Its Roots,” its visual journalism and historical parallels in U.S. immigration policy; and the debate over age in politics and other fields, including social media. Visit the episode page for gift links to articles discussed on the show and a PDF of “How a Nation of Immigrants Traces Its Roots."

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  Episode #405

  Ep. 405 - Voting Rights, AI, Local News in Minnesota

  Aug 9, 20261h 17m

  Guest Co-Host Walter D. Greason (Gray Sage) and Neil Parekh discussed the Voting Rights Act on its 61st anniversary, including ongoing challenges to voting rights and Greason’s argument for making voting more celebratory. They also examined the latest AI developments, including AI-created viruses, the massive infrastructure buildout behind AI and the debate over using AI in writing. The show closed with a look at local news in Minnesota, including the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and the Minnesota Star Tribune, and the importance of supporting local and independent journalism. Visit the episode page on the Digimentors website and find gift links to several articles discussed during the show.

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  Episode #404

  Ep. 404 - Climate Change, AI, The Odyssey

  Aug 2, 20261h 2m

  Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed the connection between climate change and the wildfires in Europe; critiques of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey, including Emily Wilson’s response to the film; and recent AI coverage, including Anthropic and OpenAI tests showing how AI systems could break into computer networks. A viewer’s criticism of The New York Times prompted a broader conversation about perceived media bias, the distinction between news and opinion, the importance of supporting journalism and how credible news organizations respond when they make mistakes. Visit the episode page on the Digimentors website for several New York Times gift links related to the topics discussed.

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  Episode #403

  Ep. 403 - India's "Cockroach" Protests, World Cup, Girl Scouts and Scouting America

  Jul 26, 20261h 5m

  Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed India’s “Cockroach” protests, the intense pressure surrounding competitive exams and the role of Gen Z and social media in the movement. They also looked back at the World Cup, including its economic impact, Argentina’s lopsided loss to Spain and the tournament’s winners and losers. Other topics included the debate over girls joining what is now Scouting America, the continuing role of the Girl Scouts, Gen Z attitudes toward work, American electric vehicles and food-safety concerns. Find more details and three New York Times gift links on the episode page on the Digimentors website .

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  Episode #402

  Ep. 402 - Spain vs. Argentina, Wildfire Smoke, ICE and Iran

  Jul 19, 20261h 1m

  Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed the Spain vs. Argentina World Cup final, wildfire smoke affecting air quality, the latest news from Iran and New York Times coverage of ICE and immigration enforcement. They also reviewed the Sunday paper, shared viewer comments from around the world and continued a broader conversation about voting, political violence, language, facts and dialogue across disagreement. More details are available on the episode page on the Digimentors website .

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