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.
Critics at Large | The New Yorker
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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.
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
Who Owns the Odyssey?
Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz interview Christopher Nolan about his maximalist film adaptation of "The Odyssey," exploring its modern relevance and critical reception.
July 2, 2026
An American Playlist
Critics Vinson Cunningham, Naomi Fry, and Alexandra Schwartz explore listener-submitted songs reflecting America's past, present, and future in this interview episode.
June 25, 2026
From The Political Scene: The Politics of the Big Game
Tyler Foggatt interviews Vinson Cunningham and Naomi Fry about the intersection of sports and politics, exploring Trump's Knicks game appearance and a UFC fight at the White House.
130 total episodes available with 59 transcripts
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