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Central America’s Stalled Progress

Central America’s Stalled Progress Central America’s Stalled Progress

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jeffrey Gould and Doug Bell discuss how the region is haunted by the counterrevolution of the 1980s.

Feb 15, 2023 / Audio / Jeet Heer

QAnon and the Republicans, Plus Ireland and the Irish

QAnon and the Republicans, Plus Ireland and the Irish QAnon and the Republicans, Plus Ireland and the Irish

In this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Chris Lehmann analyzes GOP politics and Fintan O’Toole talks about his “personal history.”

Feb 9, 2023 / Audio / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Spielberg and Other Oscar Contenders

Spielberg and Other Oscar Contenders Spielberg and Other Oscar Contenders

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Adam Nayman joins the podcast to discuss The Fabelmans and movie award buzz.

Feb 8, 2023 / Audio / Jeet Heer

The Constitutional Solution to the Debt Limit Crisis, Plus Victor Navasky Remembered

The Constitutional Solution to the Debt Limit Crisis, Plus Victor Navasky Remembered The Constitutional Solution to the Debt Limit Crisis, Plus Victor Navasky Remembered

In this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, historian Eric Foner talks about the 14th Amendment, and we listen to an interview with Victor Navasky from 2006.

Feb 2, 2023 / Audio / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s White House Dreams

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s White House Dreams Marjorie Taylor Greene’s White House Dreams

On this week's episode of The Time of Monsters, Chris Lehmann discusses a GOP kingmaker on the rise.

Feb 1, 2023 / Audio / Jeet Heer

When Fighting Racism, Do Sports Matter?

When Fighting Racism, Do Sports Matter? When Fighting Racism, Do Sports Matter?

On this week’s episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we discuss the NBA, race and sports, and the police murder of Tyre Nichols.

Jan 30, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin

US Senator Kyrsten Sinema

How to Defeat Kyrsten Sinema; Plus Universal Basic Income in LA How to Defeat Kyrsten Sinema; Plus Universal Basic Income in LA

On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, Steve Phillips talks about Arizona politics, and Sasha Abramsky reports on fighting poverty in Southern California.

Jan 26, 2023 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

The Perversity of Moderate Democrats

The Perversity of Moderate Democrats The Perversity of Moderate Democrats

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, we speak to Alexander Sammon about Kathy Hochul and Jeffrey Zients.

Jan 25, 2023 / Audio / Jeet Heer

Kendrick Perkins on Biography, Basketball, and Black History

Kendrick Perkins on Biography, Basketball, and Black History Kendrick Perkins on Biography, Basketball, and Black History

On this week's episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, we speak to 14-year NBA veteran and basketball analyst Kendrick Perkins about his new autobiography.

Jan 23, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Abortion Rights Battles Return in the 2023 Elections, Plus Wages at Walmart

Abortion Rights Battles Return in the 2023 Elections, Plus Wages at Walmart Abortion Rights Battles Return in the 2023 Elections, Plus Wages at Walmart

On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols discusses politics and Rick Wartzman comments on America’s biggest employer.

Jan 19, 2023 / Audio / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

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