Erwin Chemerinsky on the Trump Indictment, Plus Katha Pollitt on “Barbie” Erwin Chemerinsky on the Trump Indictment, Plus Katha Pollitt on “Barbie”
On this episode of Start Making Sense, the prosecution strategy against Trump, and the reasons for the success of this year's biggest blockbuster.
Aug 10, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
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.
Trump’s Trials, Plus Barbie and Oppie Trump’s Trials, Plus Barbie and Oppie
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Joan Walsh talks about prosecuting the ex-president, and John Powers discuses this summer’s two biggest movies.
Aug 3, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Pat Robertson’s Terrible Legacy Pat Robertson’s Terrible Legacy
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Sarah Posner on a titan of the religious right.
Is Planned Parenthood Too Cautious? Plus: Writing and Politics Is Planned Parenthood Too Cautious? Plus: Writing and Politics
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Eyal Press reports on abortion rights organizations, and Adam Shatz talks about politically committed writers.
May 25, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Ron DeSantis Says, “The Left Made Me Do It”; Plus Our Oscar Preview With John Powers Ron DeSantis Says, “The Left Made Me Do It”; Plus Our Oscar Preview With John Powers
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Chris Lehmann talks about the DeSantis book, and John Powers complains about the Academy Awards.
Mar 9, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Fox News and the Quicksand of Lies Fox News and the Quicksand of Lies
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Chris Lehmann and I talk about the network and the broader problem of a post-truth society.
Remembering David Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy of De La Soul Remembering David Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy of De La Soul
On this week’s episode of Edge of Sports, we speak to Dave Ashton about the legacy of a hip-hop legend.
Feb 22, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Spielberg and Other Oscar Contenders Spielberg and Other Oscar Contenders
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Adam Nayman joins the podcast to discuss The Fabelmans and movie award buzz.
Fintan O’Toole on the Next Insurrection, Plus Katha Pollitt on “She Said” Fintan O’Toole on the Next Insurrection, Plus Katha Pollitt on “She Said”
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, lessons for a future coup and a review of a film about the reporters who broke the Harvey Weinstein story.
Jan 12, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense