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
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
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
Can Democrats Hold the Senate? Plus: Ken Burns’s “The U.S. and the Holocaust” Can Democrats Hold the Senate? Plus: Ken Burns’s “The U.S. and the Holocaust”
On this week's episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, John Nichols comments on the future of the Senate, and David Nasaw reviews a new documentary.
Sep 29, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Naomi Klein: Pandemic Capitalism and the Black Lives Matter Protests Naomi Klein: Pandemic Capitalism and the Black Lives Matter Protests
Plus Zoë Carpenter on Portland, and Ivy Meeropol on Roy Cohn.
Jul 23, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener