“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.
Reasons for Hope From Iowa Republicans, Plus “American Fiction” Reasons for Hope From Iowa Republicans, Plus “American Fiction”
On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols analyzes Monday’s GOP caucus results, and John Powers reviews the new film starring Jeffrey Wright.
Jan 17, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener
Randi Weingarten on the Peace Movement in Israel; Gary Younge on ‘Rustin’ Randi Weingarten on the Peace Movement in Israel; Gary Younge on ‘Rustin’
On this episode of Start Making Sense, the AFT president reports on her recent trip to Israel, and the former Guardian correspondent talks about the organizer of the 1963 March on...
Dec 7, 2023 / Audio / Jon Wiener
Scorsese’s Indigenous Epic Scorsese’s Indigenous Epic
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, David Klion on Martin Scorsese’s new film, Killers of the Flower Moon.
Oppenheimer’s Inopportune Opportunism Oppenheimer’s Inopportune Opportunism
Podcast / The Time of Monsters / Sep 3, 2023 Oppenheimer’s Inopportune Opportunism On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Doug Bell joins the show to discuss Oppenheimer, M…
Sep 3, 2023 / Audio
The Jewishness of “Oppenheimer” The Jewishness of “Oppenheimer”
Jewish Currents writers and editors Mari Cohen, David Klion, and Raphael Magarik on a surprising movie about the American left.
It’s a Barbie World—but Is That a Good Thing? It’s a Barbie World—but Is That a Good Thing?
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Tarpley Hitt on the mixed messages of Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster.
Erwin Chemerinsky on the Trump Indictment, Plus Katha Pollitt on “Barbie” Erwin Chemerinsky on the Trump Indictment, Plus Katha Pollitt on “Barbie”
On this episode of Start Making Sense, the prosecution strategy against Trump, and the reasons for the success of this year's biggest blockbuster.
Aug 10, 2023 / Audio / Jon Wiener
The Secret Origins of Marvel The Secret Origins of Marvel
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Elana Levin discusses Disney’s dishonest documentary and the greatness of Jack Kirby.
Trump’s Trials, Plus Barbie and Oppie Trump’s Trials, Plus Barbie and Oppie
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Joan Walsh talks about prosecuting the ex-president, and John Powers discuses this summer’s two biggest movies.
Aug 3, 2023 / Audio / Jon Wiener