Modern Love
For 20 years, the Modern Love column has given New York Times readers a glimpse into the complicated love lives of real people. Since its start, the column has evolved into a TV show, three books and a podcast.
Each week, host Anna Martin brings you stories and conversations about love in all its glorious permutations, dumb pitfalls and life-changing moments. New episodes every Wednesday.
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Latest episodes
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Jul 2, 2025 • 51min
‘The Interview’: Ocean Vuong was Ready to Kill. Then a Moment of Grace Changed His Life.
Ocean Vuong, a celebrated poet and author, dives deep into his transformative journey from a refugee background to literary success. He shares poignant lessons from his teenage years working in fast food, highlighting the friendships and challenges that shaped him. The conversation touches on caregiving during illness, revealing how such experiences inform his writing. Vuong reflects on the tension between cynicism and hope, and the struggle to navigate his identity while caring for family, making for a heartfelt exploration of compassion and personal growth.
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Dec 7, 2015 • 2min
Introducing 'Modern Love: The Podcast'
Dive into heartfelt tales of love that illuminate the joys and challenges of relationships. Personal essays are brought to life by notable voices, each sharing their unique experiences of love, loss, and redemption. Listeners are invited to connect personally with these intimate stories, making it a reminder of love's complexity and beauty. Join the journey through relatable anecdotes that resonate and inspire, perfect for anyone who believes in the transformative power of love.
