In this episode of The Ezra Klein Show, executive producer Claire Gordon joins Ezra to answer listener questions. Topics include whether his views on “woke” issues have changed, feedback on the episode with Chris Rufo, the **D. S.

A. insurgency, and stories about his first singing lesson and a “secret society.” The show also explores broader questions like climate change, market logic, the Republican Party’s future, and consciousness. Specifically, Ezra answers questions on Peter Thiel**, Chris Rufo, and the D. S.

A.\n\nAbout the podcast: Ezra Klein invites you into conversations on matters that matter. Subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Audience data shows 42.15% of listeners are from the United States.

The podcast updates semiweekly with an average length of 70 minutes.\n\nPrevious episodes cover topics from AI data centers to political movies, Trump’s second term, Democratic Party mechanics, and more. The show also features guest recommendations and book lists. You can find transcripts and more episodes at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast.