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Critics at Large is a weekly culture podcast from The New Yorker. Every Thursday, the staff writers Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz discuss current obsessions, classic texts they’re revisiting with fresh eyes, and trends that are emerging across books, television, film, and more. The show runs the gamut of the arts and pop culture, with lively, surprising conversations about everything from Salman Rushdie to “The Real Housewives.” Through rigorous analysis and behind-the-scenes insights into The New Yorker’s reporting, the magazine’s critics help listeners make sense of our moment—and how we got here.

Latest episodeCritics at Large Live: “I Need a Critic!”October 29, 2026 · 48 min

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1. Critics at Large Live: “I Need a Critic!”October 29, 2026 · 48 min
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6. Introducing: “The Journey,” from In the DarkSeptember 20, 2026 · 57 min
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8. Remembering Dolly PartonSeptember 3, 2026 · 54 min
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