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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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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

Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 30, 2025.

Elon Musk and Silicon Valley Drug Culture Elon Musk and Silicon Valley Drug Culture

On this episode of Time of Monsters, Jacob Silverman discusses the mind-altering mess in California.

Jun 15, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Michael A. Ledeen attends the 21st Annual Hamptons International Film Festival on October 13, 2013, in East Hampton, New York.

Michael Ledeen and Trumpian Fascism Michael Ledeen and Trumpian Fascism

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jacob Heilbrunn on the late pundit and war on democracy.

Jun 1, 2025 / Obituary / Jeet Heer

Taking David Horowitz Seriously

Taking David Horowitz Seriously Taking David Horowitz Seriously

The late David Horowitz, who died in April at age 86, was often dismissed as a fringe figure not just by liberals and leftists but even many on the right. Horowitz would often comp…

May 25, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

President Donald J. Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad al Thani attend a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan, the official workplace of the emir, on May 14, 2025, in Doha, Qatar.

The Perils and Promise of Trump’s Middle East Gamble The Perils and Promise of Trump’s Middle East Gamble

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Trita Parsi on a president who wants to make bold deals.

May 18, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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