Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh

The Sunday New York Times Readalong (#NYTReadalong)

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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.

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Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh

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Ep. 376 - Sree Sreenivasan and Neil Parekh 02.11.2025 1:03:57

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

Ep. 373 – Hanson Hosein, Director of "American Dignity" 01.06.2025 1:32:41

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

Ep. 370 – Dr. Noliwe Rooks, Chair of Africana Studies at Brown University 27.04.2025 2:07:04

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

Ep. 368 – Raj Goyle, founder of Phone Free New York 23.03.2025 1:36:11

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

Ep. 358 – Mike Connors, NYT Production Department Managing Editor 22.12.2024 1:53:57

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

Ep. 356 – Sarah Bahr, NYT Flexible Editing Desk Senior Staff Editor 08.12.2024 1:34:42

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

Ep. 343 – Manisha Sinha, Historian and Author 04.08.2024 1:31:10

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

Ep. 340 – Anna Pakman, Disability Rights Advocate 14.07.2024 1:39:49

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

Ep. 336 – Ali Velshi, MSNBC Chief Correspondent 05.05.2024 1:57:03

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

Ep. 329 – Kelsey Russell, Media Literacy Promoter 25.02.2024 1:36:18

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

Ep. 319 – Amy Padnani, NYT Obituary Editor 19.11.2023 1:38:23

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

Ep. 311 – A Celebration of the NYT Sports Desk 23.07.2023 1:36:05

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

Ep. 308 – Jake Silverstein, NYT Magazine Editor-in-Chief 21.06.2023 1:49:00

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

Ep. 302 – Brian Stelter, Author and Journalist 16.04.2023 1:35:05

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

Ep. 296 – Krysten Chambrot, NYT Cooking Associate Editor 29.01.2023 1:44:31

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

Ep. 278 – Tom Jolly, NYT Print Editor 19.06.2022 1:34:44

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...