The Case For Abolishing Harvard The Case For Abolishing Harvard
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Matt Bruenig discusses how elite private schools support plutocracy.
How Stan Lee Became the Face of an Exploitative Industry How Stan Lee Became the Face of an Exploitative Industry
The Marvel editor became a Hollywood icon by claiming credit for other people’s creations.
Jul 28, 2023 / Jeet Heer
While the Planet Burns: Billionaires Are Busy Hunkering Down for the Apocalypse While the Planet Burns: Billionaires Are Busy Hunkering Down for the Apocalypse
In a world hurtling towards catastrophe, the super-rich prefer bunkers to solutions.
Jul 24, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Young Americans for Freedom Hates Freedom Young Americans for Freedom Hates Freedom
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Lauren Lassabe Shepherd discusses the censorship-loving right wing student group.
Why Trump 2.0 Would Be Much Worse Why Trump 2.0 Would Be Much Worse
The GOP wants to turn the president into an autocrat.
Jul 21, 2023 / Jeet Heer
The Campus Right’s Long War on Free Speech The Campus Right’s Long War on Free Speech
The peevish, pampered crybabies at Young Americans for Freedom love frivolous lawsuits.
Jul 17, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Just Because Senator Tommy Tuberville Is Stupid Doesn’t Mean He’s Not Dangerous Just Because Senator Tommy Tuberville Is Stupid Doesn’t Mean He’s Not Dangerous
His comments on white nationalism spring from the desire for a Proud Boys army.
Jul 14, 2023 / Jeet Heer
Moms For Liberty and Its Media Apologists Moms For Liberty and Its Media Apologists
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Chris Lehmann discusses how bigots get legitimized.
The Other Kennedy Curse The Other Kennedy Curse
Kennedy family mythology is bad history, bad politics—and perhaps as unfair to the living Kennedys as to anyone else.
Ron DeSantis, American Psycho Ron DeSantis, American Psycho
The Florida governor’s irony-poisoned ad uses far-right memes to sanction homophobic and transphobic violence.
Jul 10, 2023 / Jeet Heer