Cultural Conversations with Wesley Morris

Wesley Morris hosts a series of engaging conversations exploring various aspects of culture every week. These sessions include interactions with writers, artists, and friends, focusing on the current cultural moments that impact us.

Episodes drop every Thursday, offering insights that are surprisingly personal and never obvious. You can enjoy the show on your favorite podcast app or watch it on YouTube.

Highlighted Discussions

Each episode delves into diverse topics, providing listeners with thought-provoking content.

Best Restaurants in NYC

Wesley Morris, along with co-chief restaurant critic Ligaya Mishan, curates highlights from the anticipated “Best Restaurants in NYC” list for 2026. This list examines the vibrant culinary scene of New York City.

Video by Jeremy Rocklin, Amy Marino, Daniele Sarti, Jadzia Erskine, John White, and Felice Leon. Credit: The New York Times.

Late Night TV Insight

Wesley Morris and Jason Zinoman discuss the changing landscape of late-night television amidst the absence of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and the enduring legacy of “Saturday Night Live.”

Video by Jeremy Rocklin, Amy Marino, Felice Leon, Janelle Anderson, and Austin Mitchell. Credit: Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Photo by Caro Scarimbolo/NBC via Getty Images.

Media and Movie Trends

Wesley Morris reflects on “The Devil Wears Prada 2” and the prevalent theme where bosses dominate screen time over workers.

Video by Jeremy Rocklin, Amy Marino, Daniele Sarti, Jika Gonzalez, John White, and Felice Leon. Credit: Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Photo by Macall Polay/20th Century Studios, via Associated Press.

Greatest Songwriters List

In collaboration with “Popcast” hosts Jon Caramanica, Joe Coscarelli, and Times Magazine editor Sasha Weiss, Wesley Morris defends the choices made for the “Greatest Songwriters” list.

Video by Jeremy Rocklin, Eddie Costas, Alfredo Chiarappa, Daniele Sarti, Andrew Smith, Dave Mayers, Thomas Trudeau, Janelle Anderson, and Felice Leon. Credit: Stefan Ruiz.

Academy Awards Recap

Wesley Morris and Sasha Weiss provide a recap of the 98th Academy Awards, discussing memorable moments and honoring performances by Michael B. Jordan and the animated “KPop Demon Hunters.”

Video by Jeremy Rocklin, Jamie Hefetz, Andrew Smith, Jika Gonzalez, and Felice Leon. Credit: Illustration by The New York Times; Photo by Nina Westervelt for The New York Times.

Film Reviews and Cultural Analysis

Wesley Morris with Eric Hynes reviews ‘Michael’ and explores the portrayal of Michael Jackson, questioning the film’s accuracy.

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Wesley Morris and Gina Cherelus analyze ‘The Drama’ and discuss its portrayal and treatment of Zendaya.

By Janelle Anderson, Felice Leon, Lisa Tobin, Jeremy Rocklin, Amy Marino, Alfredo Chiarappa, and Daniele Sarti. Credit: Photo Illustration by The New York Times; Photo via A24.

Streaming Hits and Music

Wesley Morris shares insights on FX’s ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ and examines its storytelling approach.

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Discussing Harry Styles’s latest album, Wesley Morris explains why it makes an ideal soundtrack for spring.

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