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The Time of Monsters features Nation national-affairs correspondent Jeet Heer’s signature blend of political culture and cultural politics. Each week, he’ll host in-depth conversations with urgent voices on the most pressing issues of our time.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent after he announced a new set of sanctions against Iran.

The Iran War Stalemate The Iran War Stalemate

The Trump administration has announced a new set of harsh sanctions against Iran. This is a strange development since originally Trump launched a war on Iran on the pretext that sa…

Aug 30, 2026 / Podcast

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on August 14, 2026.

Israel’s Escalating Conflict With Turkey Israel’s Escalating Conflict With Turkey

The current conflict in the Middle East might escalate on a new front. In recent weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjaman Netanyahu has been touting Turkey as a potential threat on p…

Aug 23, 2026 / Podcast

Trump’s Chaotic Foreign Policy

Trump’s Chaotic Foreign Policy Trump’s Chaotic Foreign Policy

David Klion on restrainers, neo-conservatives, and a flaky president.

Aug 16, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Senator Joseph R McCarthy comments on the latest developments in his dispute with the White House and Arm Secretary Robert T. Stevens on February 26, 1954.

The Return of McCarthyism The Return of McCarthyism

Chris Lehmann on why Trump is reviving the Red Scare.

Aug 2, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Iran War Heats Up

Iran War Heats Up Iran War Heats Up

Matt Duss on Trump’s flailing foreign policy.

Jul 26, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Free-press advocates project messages opposing the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger during the News & Documentary Emmy Awards held at Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 27, 2026, in New York City.

Fighting Monopoly Power Fighting Monopoly Power

Zephyr Teachout on how to combat the corporate consolidation.

Jul 19, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Graham Platner, Democratic US Senate candidate for Maine, during a primary election night event at the Blue Hill YMCA in Maine on June 9, 2026.

Maine After Platner Maine After Platner

Eoin Higgins on finding a new candidate after a scandal.

Jul 12, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

President Donald Trump delivers remarks after touring the newest aircraft in the presidential fleet at Andrews Air Force Base.

Matt Taibbi and the New Threat to Free Speech Matt Taibbi and the New Threat to Free Speech

Eoin Higgins on the weaponization of lawsuits.

Jun 23, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Bari Weiss talks to other attendees at United Talent Agency’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Is Bari Weiss Winning? Is Bari Weiss Winning?

David Klion on the right-wing pundit destroying CBS.

Jun 16, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Fighting Trump’s Corruption

Fighting Trump’s Corruption Fighting Trump’s Corruption

Chris Lehmann on grifts and slush funds.

Jun 8, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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