Ross Douthat: Influential Voice and Author

Ross Douthat has been an influential voice at The New York Times since joining as an opinion columnist in April 2009. Readers can find his insights and commentary every Tuesday and Sunday. Beyond his writing for the newspaper, he also engages audiences as the host of the “Interesting Times” podcast, delving into diverse opinion topics.

Before his tenure at The New York Times, Douthat held the position of senior editor at The Atlantic. Additionally, he contributed to its’ online presence through blogging, sharing his views on a variety of subjects.

Douthat’s authorship is extensive, with his latest work titled Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious being released in 2025. Other notable publications from him include the 2021 memoir The Deep Places: A Memoir of Illness and Discovery and his 2018 analysis To Change the Church: Pope Francis and the Future of Catholicism. His 2012 book, Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics, examines religious trends in America, while his 2005 work, Privilege: Harvard and the Education of the Ruling Class, critiques the educational elite. Douthat also explored societal themes in The Decadent Society released in 2020 and co-authored Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream with Reihan Salam in 2008.

In addition to his columns and books, Douthat contributes as a film critic for National Review, offering his take on cinema and culture. He resides in New Haven, Connecticut, with his wife and their four children, balancing family life with his prolific career in writing and commentary.