Mr. Rosenthal talked about the future of the newspaper industry, the future look and features of the New York Times editorial page, and his plans for the section when he takes over on January 1, 2007. Topics included the contents of editorial, op-ed, and letters pages; the death of his father A.M. Rosenthal; his background and career; and his personal philosophy.

The interview took place in the studio at Pace University in New York City.