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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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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a “Rental Ripoff” hearing at Fordham University in the Bronx borough of New York on March 11, 2026.

How Is Mamdani Doing? How Is Mamdani Doing?

Former Nation editor Don Guttenplan on how Mamdani is balancing pragmatism and principles as he deals with policing,
Donald Trump and a tough budget.

Mar 17, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Smoke and flames rise at the site of air strikes on an oil depot in Tehran on March 7, 2026.

Stopping the Iran War Stopping the Iran War

Emma Ashford on possible off-ramps from conflict.

Mar 9, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War

The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War

Matt Duss on why Congress is reluctant to stand up to illegal and stupid war.

Mar 1, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Trump Is Using Terrorist Charges to Wage Political War

Trump Is Using Terrorist Charges to Wage Political War Trump Is Using Terrorist Charges to Wage Political War

Josh Kovensky on a dangerous politicization of the law.

Feb 8, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

War Clouds Over Iran

War Clouds Over Iran War Clouds Over Iran

On The Time of Monsters: Amir Handjani on Trump’s new threats.

Feb 1, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Mark Carney speaks in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

Mark Carney Proclaims the End of American Hegemony Mark Carney Proclaims the End of American Hegemony

Stephen Maher on an unexpected speech at Davos.

Jan 25, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Donald Trump speaks to the press upon returning to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

Bombing Iran Won’t Help the Protesters Bombing Iran Won’t Help the Protesters

Annelle Sheline on Trump’s embrace of chaos in the Middle East.

Jan 16, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

The Living Legacy of Norman Podhoretz

The Living Legacy of Norman Podhoretz The Living Legacy of Norman Podhoretz

On The Time of Monsters: David Klion and Ronnie Grinberg on a founding father of neo-conservatism.

Dec 22, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Trump’s Global Culture War

Trump’s Global Culture War Trump’s Global Culture War

On The Time of Monsters: Stephen Wertheim on the government's new National Security Strategy.

Dec 14, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Coleaders of the far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) Alice Weidel (L) and Tino Chrupalla (R) in Berlin on December 5, 2025.

The Rise of the Far Right in Europe The Rise of the Far Right in Europe

On this episode of The Time of Monsters: David Broder on centrist failures feeding extremist politics.

Dec 7, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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