The GOP Congressional Clown Show The GOP Congressional Clown Show
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Chris Lehmann discusses why Republicans can’t govern.
Cornel West and RFK Jr. Are Both Helping Biden Now Cornel West and RFK Jr. Are Both Helping Biden Now
As two of his rivals head into the wilderness, the president is consolidating the left-of-center vote.
Oct 6, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Congress Hits the Snooze Button to Stop Shutdown—for 45 Days Congress Hits the Snooze Button to Stop Shutdown—for 45 Days
Democrats temporarily bailed out flailing GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but underlying chaos remains.
Oct 1, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Auto Strike Upturns Politics The Auto Strike Upturns Politics
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Luke Savage on a historic labor battle.
Why the Mainstream Media Loved Trump’s Fake Pro-Workers Rally Why the Mainstream Media Loved Trump’s Fake Pro-Workers Rally
A combination of horse race journalism and anti-union bias led to absurd reporting.
Sep 29, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Rupert Murdoch’s Final Con Game Rupert Murdoch’s Final Con Game
Announcing his exit, the right-wing baron mixes public populism and private elitism.
Sep 25, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Did Narendra Modi Kill a Canadian Citizen? Did Narendra Modi Kill a Canadian Citizen?
New cold war politics might end any investigation into the assassination of a Sikh activist before it begins.
Sep 22, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Farewell to a Poor Bastard Farewell to a Poor Bastard
Joe Matt (1963–2023) made hilarious comedy of his own misery.
Lauren Boebert Is Not the Only Republican Ruining Musicals Lauren Boebert Is Not the Only Republican Ruining Musicals
How failed theater kids are destroying a great art form—and American politics.
Sep 18, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Mitt Romney's Lonely Exit Mitt Romney's Lonely Exit
The former GOP presidential nominee is now a pariah in his own party.
Sep 15, 2023 / Jeet Heer