Political Ideologies

Matt Duss on the Ukrainian Dilemma

Matt Duss on the Ukrainian Dilemma Matt Duss on the Ukrainian Dilemma

Bernie Sanders’s foreign policy adviser joins The Time of Monsters to discuss how the war in Ukraine presents a difficult problem for the left. 

Jun 8, 2022 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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Parker Molloy on the Lies About the Uvalde Massacre Parker Molloy on the Lies About the Uvalde Massacre

The writer joins The Time of Monsters to discuss how mass shootings are exploited by the right to scapegoat marginalized groups.

Jun 1, 2022 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Why the Right Is So Mad About Trans Athletes

Why the Right Is So Mad About Trans Athletes Why the Right Is So Mad About Trans Athletes

On this week’s Edge of Sports podcast, professor Cheryl Cooky discusses her op-ed that enraged the right.

Apr 5, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

From Auschwitz to the NBA

From Auschwitz to the NBA From Auschwitz to the NBA

Author Dan Grunfeld joins the show to talk about his new memoir.

Mar 29, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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Will Trump’s Senate Candidates Lose in November? Will Trump’s Senate Candidates Lose in November?

John Nichols on Congress, plus Peter Richardson on Hunter S. Thompson.

Feb 17, 2022 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Republicans After Trump

Republicans After Trump Republicans After Trump

Rick Perlstein on the future of the GOP, plus Alan Minsky on what a true economic recovery should look like.

Feb 18, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Prosecute the Insurrectionists—All of Them

Prosecute the Insurrectionists—All of Them Prosecute the Insurrectionists—All of Them

Elie Mystal on those who stormed the Capitol, Gary Younge on Obama, and remembering Rennie Davis. 

Feb 4, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Trump’s Crime: Incitement of Insurrection

Trump’s Crime: Incitement of Insurrection Trump’s Crime: Incitement of Insurrection

John Nichols on impeachment, Astra Taylor on debt, and Robert Lipsyte on Trump and golf.

Jan 14, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American History

Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American History Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American History

Throughout our nation’s history, the threat—and actuality—of political violence has served to thwart and suppress Black agency and emancipation.

Jan 8, 2021 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

The Trump Mob That Stormed the Capitol

The Trump Mob That Stormed the Capitol The Trump Mob That Stormed the Capitol

Joan Walsh and Eric Foner weigh in on one of the worst days in the history of American democracy.

Jan 6, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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