The Triumph and Tragedy of Betty Friedan The Triumph and Tragedy of Betty Friedan
Betty Friedan, author of The Feminine Mystique (1963) and one of the founders of the National Organization for Women (NOW), was a hero of feminism, but a complicated and difficult…
Sep 17, 2023 / Podcast
Naomi Klein and Her Doppelgänger Naomi Klein and Her Doppelgänger
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Laura Marsh discusses the differences between Naomi Klein and Naomi Wolf.
Oppenheimer’s Inopportune Opportunism Oppenheimer’s Inopportune Opportunism
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is the rarest of things: a summer blockbuster that is super-smart and repays close analysis. Two weeks ago, this podcast teamed up with Jewish Curre…
Sep 3, 2023 / Podcast
The Trump Wannabees The Trump Wannabees
On this episode of the The Time of Monsters, Chris Lehmann discusses the GOP candidates on the debate stage trying to copy the party’s one true star.
The Jewishness of “Oppenheimer” The Jewishness of “Oppenheimer”
Jewish Currents writers and editors Mari Cohen, David Klion, and Raphael Magarik on a surprising movie about the American left.
It’s a Barbie World—but Is That a Good Thing? It’s a Barbie World—but Is That a Good Thing?
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Tarpley Hitt on the mixed messages of Greta Gerwig’s blockbuster.
The Secret Origins of Marvel The Secret Origins of Marvel
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Elana Levin discusses Disney’s dishonest documentary and the greatness of Jack Kirby.
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.
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.
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.