How Canada Became a Nazi Haven How Canada Became a Nazi Haven
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Lev Golinkin on the Cold War origins of the celebration of the Waffen SS.
Gaza and Us: Amy Wilentz Gaza and Us: Amy Wilentz
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, a conversation about Israel, Hamas, and the Palestinians.
Oct 19, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
The Moral and Policy Catastrophe in Israel/Palestine The Moral and Policy Catastrophe in Israel/Palestine
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Spencer Ackerman discusses the Hamas Massacre and the Abraham Accords.
From Mandela to Black Lives Matter—Plus, Haiti in September From Mandela to Black Lives Matter—Plus, Haiti in September
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Gary Younge discusses Black writing and Black writers, and Amy Wilentz reports on the news from Port-au-Prince.
Sep 14, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Oppenheimer’s Inopportune Opportunism Oppenheimer’s Inopportune Opportunism
Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is the rarest of things: a summer blockbuster that is super-smart and repays close analysis. Two weeks ago, this podcast teamed up with Jewish Curre…
Sep 3, 2023 / Podcast
The Jewishness of “Oppenheimer” The Jewishness of “Oppenheimer”
Jewish Currents writers and editors Mari Cohen, David Klion, and Raphael Magarik on a surprising movie about the American left.
Anatol Lieven Reports From Ukraine, Plus Amy Wilentz on Haiti Anatol Lieven Reports From Ukraine, Plus Amy Wilentz on Haiti
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, life during wartime in Kyiv and fighting gangs in Port-Au-Prince.
Apr 27, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Katha Pollitt on Women in 2023, Plus Christian Appy on Protest in 1969 Katha Pollitt on Women in 2023, Plus Christian Appy on Protest in 1969
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we review the bad news–and the good news–about American women. We’ll also talk about the Vietnam Moratorium protests.
Mar 23, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Saree Makdisi on Israelis and Palestinians and Kimberlé Crenshaw on the Battle Over Black Studies Saree Makdisi on Israelis and Palestinians and Kimberlé Crenshaw on the Battle Over Black Studies
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we examine Netanhayu’s policies and provocations, and the fight over the future of Black Studies.
Mar 2, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Michele Goodwin on the End of Abortion and Anatol Lieven on Ukraine Michele Goodwin on the End of Abortion and Anatol Lieven on Ukraine
On this episode of Start Making Sense, we revisit the history of forced pregnancy under the slave regime in antebellum America, and speculate on how the war will end in Ukraine.
Jun 30, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense