Books and Ideas

A Biden War Funding Package, Mass Graves in Gaza, and a New Cold War Update

A Biden War Funding Package, Mass Graves in Gaza, and a New Cold War Update A Biden War Funding Package, Mass Graves in Gaza, and a New Cold War Update

On this episode of American Prestige, headlines from around the globe.

Apr 26, 2024 / American Prestige / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Kara Swisher at “On with Kara Swisher” Live Featuring Mark Cuban as part of SXSW 2024 Conference and Festivals on March 10, 2024.

Kara Swisher Shows the Flaws of Tech Journalism Kara Swisher Shows the Flaws of Tech Journalism

On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us, Edward Ongweso Jr. discusses Kara Swisher’s Burn Book.

Apr 11, 2024 / Audio

The Cold War's Afterlife

The Cold War's Afterlife The Cold War's Afterlife

On this episode of American Prestige, part 1 of a discussion on post–Cold War malaise of the 1990s.

Apr 2, 2024 / American Prestige / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, US President Donald Trump, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, link hands during the Opening ceremony of the 31st ASEAN Summit in Cultural Center of the Philippines in Manila on November 13, 2017.

The Roots of Trump’s Dictator Fetish The Roots of Trump’s Dictator Fetish

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jacob Heilbrunn on the American right’s long history of opposing democracy.

Mar 24, 2024 / Audio / Jeet Heer

“Masters of the Air,” With John Orloff

“Masters of the Air,” With John Orloff “Masters of the Air,” With John Orloff

On this episode of American Prestige, a discussion about the new Apple TV miniseries.

Mar 12, 2024 / American Prestige / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

“Dune” and the Allegories of Empire

“Dune” and the Allegories of Empire “Dune” and the Allegories of Empire

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, David Klion on the science fiction epic with real world echoes.

Mar 10, 2024 / Audio / Jeet Heer

Bolivia protester 2019

Democracy and the Left Turn in Latin America Democracy and the Left Turn in Latin America

On this episode of American Prestige, professor Gabriel Hetland on the region’s shift to the left.

Mar 5, 2024 / American Prestige / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

Nithya Raman won a Los Angeles City Council seat as a progressive political newcomer.

“Renters Are the Sleeping Giants of LA Politics”—Plus the Hidden History of AIDS “Renters Are the Sleeping Giants of LA Politics”—Plus the Hidden History of AIDS

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Peter Dreier reports on the fight for control of LA, and Kai Wright and Lizzy Ratner talk about “the plague in the shadows.”

Feb 21, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener

From McCarthyism to “Citizens United”

From McCarthyism to “Citizens United” From McCarthyism to “Citizens United”

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Douglas Bell discusses Chandler Davis and the contest over free speech.

Feb 18, 2024 / Audio / Jeet Heer

Jonathan Kipp prepares to cast his ballot in the New Hampshire Primary at Londonderry High School on January 23, 2024, in Londonderry

New Hampshire Left And Right, Plus Frantz Fanon Today New Hampshire Left And Right, Plus Frantz Fanon Today

On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols analyzes the first primary of 2024, and Adam Shatz talks about his new book, The Rebel's Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Fra...

Jan 24, 2024 / Audio

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