The Press Box 25 for 25: The New York Times’ Jamelle Bouie on the Future of the Opinion Columnist
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Apr 10, 2025 
Jamelle Bouie, an opinion columnist for The New York Times and political analyst for CBS News, shares insights into modern journalism. He discusses the evolving role of opinion columnists in the internet age and how platforms like TikTok influence his work. The conversation dives into the complexities of editorial policies and the importance of diverse viewpoints. Bouie also reflects on the romanticization of past jobs, the misinterpretations of trade by political figures, and the responsibilities of journalists in addressing significant societal issues.
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Trump's Deportations/Disappearances
- The Trump administration is snatching people off the streets, including those without criminal records, and sending them to foreign prisons.
- Even when courts order their return, the administration claims they are beyond due process, raising concerns about the erosion of constitutional rights.
Trump's Tariff Obsession
- Trump's affinity for tariffs isn't rooted in sound public policy but in a zero-sum worldview.
- He misunderstands fundamental economic concepts and views trade as a competition where one side must lose.
Manufacturing Nostalgia
- Nostalgia for 1950s manufacturing jobs is misplaced and based on a misunderstanding of economic history.
- Prosperity wasn't solely tied to those jobs but to broader policies and economic structures, and good jobs can exist in other sectors.