The Sunday New York Times Readalong (#NYTReadalong)

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh marked Fourth of July weekend with an America250 edition of The Sunday #NYTReadalong. They reviewed two special sections from The New York Times: “Six Sentences That Have Shaped the American Story” and “Visions of America: The American Revolution Through the Eyes of Seven Everyday Founders.”They also shared viewer comments on what America250 means, including reflections on the country’s founding ideals, its unfinished promises and the work still needed to build a more perfect union. Visit the episode page on the Digimentors website for a pdf of “Six Sentences That Have Shaped the American Story” and a gift link to “Visions of America.”

For the 400th episode of The Sunday #NYTReadalong, Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh celebrated a major milestone with three special guests and longtime friends from The New York Times: Tom Jolly, NYT Print Editor; Wayne Kamidoi, NYT Art Director; and Mike Connors, NYT Production Department Managing Director. Longtime producer Paula Kiger also returned as a special co-host.They looked back on the history of the show, the community that has grown around it and the joy of spending Sunday mornings with The New York Times. The conversation also covered journalism, print design, special sections, the Sunday paper and the production work that helps bring The Times to readers each week. Visit the website for the episode page and pdfs of The New York Times’ Knicks Special Sections.

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh spoke with Andrew Sondern, Deputy Director of News Design for The New York Times, about designing the print edition of “The 10-Minute Challenge,” how the project moved from digital to print, the artwork selected for the special section and what goes into designing the Sunday paper.During the second half of the show, they reviewed the Sunday paper, including stories on politics, books, Juneteenth, AI and the future of work. Visit the website for the episode page and a pdf of The 10-Minute Challenge.

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed The New York Times’ World Cup Preview, the politics of immigration and the World Cup, the White House “aliens” website, AI slop on social media and several stories from the Sunday paper. Visit the website for the episode page and a pdf of the World Cup Preview.There was also a spirited discussion about World War II, the Korean War, the Knicks, Chai Pani and Apple TV’s “For All Mankind.”

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed President Trump's recent judicial setbacks (Kennedy Center, IRS, "Weaponization" Fund), the ongoing war on immigration and The 100 Best Restaurants in NYC. Check out the website for a pdf of the 100 Best Restaurants and gift links to several articles.There was also a spirited discussion about Ethiopian Food.

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed President Trump's trip to China, RFK Jr.’s war on mental health care and "My Family's American Secret," NYT Cooking’s “24 Reasons to Cook This Summer” and all the latest news. We have .pdfs of "My Family's American Secret" and NYT Cooking's Summer Special on our website.Peter Herford, a long-time Professor of Journalism at Columbia University (and the CBS staffer who handed Walter Cronkite the bulletin announcing JFK had been shot) made a cameo.Sponsors: Muck RackGraphic History Company, andNarratively AcademyGift links, pdfs and more on our Digimentors Website.

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed the Supreme Court's recent Voting Rights decision; World Press Freedom Day and a Forum sponsored by ClassACT HR 73; The 30 Greatest Living American Songwriters and Philip Galanes' Social Qs Column. Gift links and more on the Digimentors website. Details.

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh discussed the shooting at the White House Correspondents Association Dinner, the latest developments regarding Iran, President Trump’s Department of Justice and offer a remembrance of former two-time #NYTReadalong guest Prof. Andrew Hacker. Details

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh reflected on watching Artemis II safely return to Earth (with strong memories of Challenger and Columbia), the NYT's assessment of Zohran Mamdani's first 100 Days, the failure of US-Iran peace talks and two episodes of Shining Light on Shadows: A Candid Conversation About Mental Health focusing on Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Details.

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh covered the No Kings Rallies, showed Sree's video clips from the NYC protests, talked about the verdict against Meta and YouTube and covered the latest in the Cesar Chavez allegations. Details.

Neil Parekh hosted this week's episode with a cameo from Sree Sreenivasan at the top. Topics included Iran; Robert Mueller; Dolores Huerta; NYT Cooking Special and the Baseball Preview. Exclusive pdfs are available online.

Sejal Desai (Chair, India Giving Day Steering Committee and Executive Director, Akanksha Education Fund) joins Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh to talk about India Giving Day (March 13), an annual celebration supporting nonprofits across India and review The New York Times (Details).

We covered the U.S. attack on Iran; Anthropic (Claude), OpenAI (ChatGPT) and the Department of “War”; Trump's State of the Union; and Ten Years of NYT front page coverage of the State of the Union. Details and .pdfs.

Prof. Walter Greason joined Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh at 09:00 for a tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson. We also covered the Supreme Court and explained why we do the show. Our website has exclusive .pdfs of NYT Olympics Coverage.

Former Washington Post staffers Pradnya Joshi and Richard Prince joined us for a #WaPoTribute, sharing their thoughts on the mass layoffs that shook anyone who cares about democracy and journalism. (Details)

We focused on the massive layoffs at The Washington Post, Trump’s calls to “Nationalize” U.S. elections, the continued fallout from the Epstein Files, Bad Bunny / Super Bowl LX and more. (Details)

Watch our review of the Sunday New York Times, including a discussion of ASAP Rocky vs. A$AP Rocky and a special animation from Graphic History Company. Details.

We didn't hold back on this episode. We focused on a NYT Special Report, "Trump's War on Immigration" and Trump's recent comments on Civil Rights. Download a .pdf of the ⁠special report⁠ or get a gift link to the article about civil rights. ⁠Details⁠.

Download a .pdf of the special report "The Separation: America's Partnership with Ukraine Unravels" and watch our review of the Sunday New York Times. Details.

Download a .pdf of the ⁠Year in Pictures. We also covered several Trump updates and the latest news. Our next episode will be January 12, 2026. ⁠Details⁠.

Download a .pdf of the special report on how the CIA left plutonium in the Himalayas back in 1965. We also covered the NYT Editorial Board's special feature on the state of the American Military and offered our own comments on the shootings at Brown University and at Bondi Beach in Australia. Details.

Download a .pdf of the NYT Holiday Cookies Pano-8 from our website. The news discussion focused on the Airstrikes (possible War Crimes) in the Caribbean, Immigration and more. ⁠Details⁠.

Neil Parekh is the Guest Host. Download .pdfs of Puzzle Mania! and the NYT Holiday Gift Guide from our website. The news discussion focused on Ukraine, AI, and President Trump and the 3Ms: Mamdani, MBS and MTG. We also reviewed a piece about mental health and dancers, an opinion essay by Sarah Wildman on ICE / Immigration, and a front page story about typewriters. Details.

Neil Parekh is the guest host for this episode, reviewing the print edition of the Sunday New York Times. The first 15 minutes focused on audience interaction and an explanation of how the show is produced. The news discussion focused on Charlotte, President Trump, the Book Review and The New York Times Magazine. Details

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh review the print edition of the Sunday New York Times, focusing on the results of last week's elections, a major story about Venezuelan men deported to prisons in El Salvador, AI Chatbots, the military purge and more.

The #NYTReadalong is back! Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh relaunch the show with a renewed focus on the print edition of the Sunday New York Times, exploring stories on the Front Page, election coverage, President Trump, the shutdown, the Supreme Court, AI and the NYT Editorial on Trump. Viewer engagement, through the comments, were particularly high. Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh talk with Hanson Hosein, President of HRH Media Group. They discuss his new documentary and shared experiences honoring the legacy of John Lewis and the Civil Rights Movement. Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan talks with Dr. Noliwe Rooks about race, education, and media in America, drawing on her book "Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children." Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan talks with Raj Goyle about efforts to reduce smartphone addiction and promote mindfulness. They also discuss his advocacy for education reform and youth well-being. Full Video / Episode Details

Neil Parekh, our Executive Producer and Guest Host, talks with Mike Connors about how the “Daily Miracle” of newspaper printing happens each night and reflects on leading a world-class production team. Full Video / Episode Details

Neil Parekh, our Executive Producer and Guest Host, talks with Sarah Bahr about her arts and culture coverage, Times Insider columns, and reflections on interviewing over 200 Times journalists. Full Video / Episode Details

Neil Parekh, our Executive Producer and Guest Host, talks with historian Manisha Sinha about "The Slave’s Cause: A History of Abolition." She discusses public history, civic education, and media representation of race in America. Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan talks with Anna Pakman, creator of Wheelchair Money, a short film made for the 2024 Easter Seals Disability Film Challenge. The discussion also explores representation in media during Disability Pride Month. Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan talks with Ali Velshi, MSNBC Chief Correspondent and author of Small Acts of Courage: A Legacy of Endurance and the Fight for Democracy. They discuss his family’s history, activism, and perspectives on global justice. Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan talks with Kelsey Russell, an M.A. student at Teachers College who uses TikTok to promote newspaper reading and media literacy among Gen Z. Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan talks with Amy Padnani, author of "Overlooked: A Celebration of Remarkable, Underappreciated People Who Broke the Rules and Changed the World." Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh host a special edition of the show celebrating The New York Times Sports Desk with Lawrie Mifflin, Claire Smith, George Vecsey and Bill Rhoden. They reflect on the desk’s legacy, its impact on sports journalism, and the news of its disbanding, sharing stories from decades of coverage and collegiality. Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh visit The New York Times headquarters to talk with Jake Silverstein. They preview the June 25 issue and discuss the magazine’s evolving editorial direction. Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan talks with Brian Stelter about his forthcoming book "Network of Lies" and the Dominion Voting Systems trial against Fox News. They also revisit his time at CNN and The New York Times. Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan talks with Krysten Chambrot about her work on special sections for NYT Cooking, her editorial philosophy, and her passion for telling stories through food. Full Video / Episode Details

Sree Sreenivasan talks with Tom Jolly, reviewing notable front pages and special print sections including the shooting in Uvalde, Texas; The New York Times’ coverage of the one millionth Covid death, the recent special report on the ransom Haiti has paid France over the past two hundred years and the modern-day record of consecutive banner headlines on one topic: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Full Video / Episode Details