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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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People march in New York City during a rally calling for the Trump administration not to go to war with Iran, on June 18, 2025. The banner reads: No US-Israel War on Iran.

Preparing for the Next War on Iran Preparing for the Next War on Iran

On The Time of Monsters: Trita Parsi on how wider regional conflict in the Middle East is just starting.

Sep 1, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomes United States President Donald Trump during an arrival ceremony at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada on June 16, 2025.

The Great Canadian Betrayal The Great Canadian Betrayal

On The Time of Monsters: Luke Savage on how Mark Carney sold out the Canadian people.

Aug 18, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Working in the New Scam Economy

Working in the New Scam Economy Working in the New Scam Economy

On The Time of Monsters: Alexander Sammon on toiling in the grift machine.

Aug 11, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, attends an endorsement event from the union DC 37 on July 15, 2025.

Zohran Mamdani’s Social Media Triumph Zohran Mamdani’s Social Media Triumph

On The Time of Monsters: Greg Sargent on the New York mayoral candidate's peerless digital efforts.

Aug 4, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Donald Trump reacts as he plays a round of golf at Trump Turnberry golf course during his visit to the UK on July 27, 2025.

Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Betrayal Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Betrayal

Since 2015, Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized the American foreign policy establishment for being too belligerent and unwilling to negotiate with adversaries. But in office, T…

Jul 28, 2025 / Podcast

Peter Theil

How the Tech Billionaires Bought Radical Journalists How the Tech Billionaires Bought Radical Journalists

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, I talk to Eoin Higgins about how rich tech weirdos co-opted huge chunks of the media.

Jul 21, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

US Vice President JD Vance, left, and Elbridge Colby, under secretary of defense for policy nominee for US President Donald Trump, shake hands during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

The Roots of Trump’s Foreign Policy Instability The Roots of Trump’s Foreign Policy Instability

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Justin Logan on the factional battles that have bedevilled the White House.

Jul 14, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wave as they exit the Hotel Aman Wedding on June 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy.

How Jeff Bezos Betrayed the Legacy of “The Washington Post” How Jeff Bezos Betrayed the Legacy of “The Washington Post”

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Pamela Alma Weymouth on the tarnishing of her family's former crown jewel.

Jul 7, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

An Iranian flag is draped from a building damaged during a recent attack by Israel near Milad Tower in Tehran, Iran, on June 25, 2025.

The Never-Trump Crowd Still Loves Middle East Wars The Never-Trump Crowd Still Loves Middle East Wars

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, David Klion on neocons and the attack on Iran.

Jun 29, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation accompanied by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from the White House on June 21, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Democrats Need to Reclaim Anti-War Politics Democrats Need to Reclaim Anti-War Politics

Donald Trump has betrayed his promise to be a pro-peace president. Prodded by Washington hawks and the Israeli government, he has now joined Israel’s attack on Iran. A new Mi…

Jun 22, 2025 / Podcast

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