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Know Your Enemy

Matthew Sitman
2024 Presidential Election
Kennedy Myth
Catholicism
American Conservatism
Chappaquiddick Incident
Power Dynamics In Politics
Garry Wills
Political Charisma
Taylor Swift
Civil Rights Movement
RFK Jr.
Feminism
Anarcho-Capitalism
Milton Friedman
Trump Administration
Project 2025
René Girard
Pop Culture
Conspiracies In Politics
Legacy Of JFK

A leftist's guide to the conservative movement, one podcast episode at a time, with co-hosts Matthew Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell.

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Once more we take up religion and politics, this time a conversation about President Donald Trump's attacks on Pope Leo XIV—the first successor of St. Peter from... more

In 1897, a small group of Jewish Marxists on the outskirts of the Russian empire founded the General Jewish Labour Bund. The Bundists were revolutionary socialists, unapologetic internationalists, champions of the Yiddish language, and implacable foe... more

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Last month, our very own Sam Adler-Bell published a deeply reported article in New York magazine about "the women leaving the New Right." That is, the women who'... more

There’s perhaps no living person who better embodies the themes, contradictions, ethos, and pathos of “Know Your Enemy” than William Kristol, this week’s guest. Today, Kristol is editor-at-large of The Bulwark, a valuable redoubt of unreconstructed N... more

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Recent Guests

Molly Crabapple
artist, author, activist
Here Where We Live Is Our Country, The Story of the Jewish Bund
Episode: The Bund: Fighting Fascism, Fighting Zionism (w/ Molly Crabapple)
Bill Kristol
Political commentator; founder of The Weekly Standard; prominent neocon and Never-Trumper
The Weekly Standard; The Bulwark
Episode: From Neocon to Never-Trump (w/ Bill Kristol)
Matt Duss
Executive Vice President at the Center for International Policy; former foreign policy advisor for Bernie Sanders
Center for International Policy
Episode: Trump's War Against Iran (w/ Matt Duss)
Condoleezza Rice
Former Secretary of State and former National Security Advisor
U.S. Government
Episode: Trump's War Against Iran (w/ Matt Duss)
Pedro L. Gonzalez
Former MAGA supporter turned critic of the New Right
Episode: Leaving MAGA Behind (w/ Pedro L. Gonzalez)
Jason Zengerle
Writer for The New Yorker and author of the book Hated By All the Right People, Tucker Carlson and the Unraveling of the Conservative Mind
The New Yorker
Episode: Tucker Carlson's Phases & Stages (w/ Jason Zengerle)
Matt Kirkegaard
First time guest and expert on Latin American affairs
Episode: The Donroe Doctrine (w/ David Adler & Matt Kirkegaard)
Robert Draper
New York Times writer and author of 'Weapons of Mass Delusion'
The New York Times
Episode: January 6, Five Years Later (w/ Robert Draper)
Matt Dinan
Educator and commentator on the impact of AI on learning
Episode: Great Books and the AI Apocalypse (w/ Matt Dinan) [Teaser]

Hosts

Matthew Sitman
Co-Host
Sam Adler-Bell
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Bill Crystal?

    Lost me with the excitement over Bill Crystal. Not sure anymore where this podcast stands sometimes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Coltrane75
    United States20 days ago
  • Pedro L Gonzalez

    Love the interview. Hearing from someone who was so intrinsically involved with Trump’s MAGA cult, emerge into the light.

    Pedro you are woke like we all need to be; aware of our surroundings because this world can be dangerous, thank you for your honesty your astute clarity on what remains a crazy time in history.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DiannaArt
    Australia23 days ago
  • Weather Gate

    I LOVE THE POD! However, I heard you address the question of Matt’s pronunciation of Sam’s name on an episode and I had to hop on. Matt, it sounds like you’re saying “Weather-Bell.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Astoria Katie
    United States24 days ago
  • My fave centrist podcast

    It would be good to have a wider range of guests who aren’t all from either the mainstream wishy washy Democratic Party infrastructure, or Never Trump neocons. Also maybe don’t enforce a rule that only white nationalist defenders of Zionism (who call Iran but not Israel or the US a “terrorist” state) are allowed to talk about topics like war and peace on our streets and in West Asia. The past few months have been especially uninspired, at the very moment of polycrisis for American empire when ac... more

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    melodie-c
    United Statesa month ago
  • Zionist

    This is not a left wing podcast, if it ever was. They launder Israeli talking points while doubling down on center-right ideas.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    melodie-c
    United Statesa month ago

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There are mixed feelings about the balance of their critiques, with some audience members appreciating the thoughtful insights while others feel they might take a softer approach to conservative figures.
Many reviews commend the show's ability to connect personal experiences with broader political themes, demonstrating the hosts' chemistry and genuine curiosity about their subjects.
Listeners note the intellectual depth and engaging approach of the hosts, highlighting their well-researched content and the ability to tackle complex topics obviously relevant to contemporary politics.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Bund: Fighting Fascism, Fighting Zionism (w/ Molly Crabapple)
Q: Could you summarize why the Bund opposed Zionism and what they stood for instead?
They argued that Jews should have the right to live with dignity in their ancestral lands and elsewhere, organizing as a Jewish social democratic movement that prioritized international solidarity and democratic socialism over relocating a population to a homeland; they saw Zionism as potentially capitulating to ethno-nationalist oppression and as a response shaped by the violence and racism Jews faced, but they remained committed to fighting anti-Semitism and building a diverse, cooperative socialist world.
The Donroe Doctrine (w/ David Adler & Matt Kirkegaard)
Q: What is it that is self-evidently defeating for US interests?
Brute force actions may yield short-term wins but will ultimately damage long-term relationships and stability.
The Donroe Doctrine (w/ David Adler & Matt Kirkegaard)
Q: But what does Donald Trump say we're doing in Venezuela?
He frames it as transactional interventionism, aiming to extract resources rather than purely ideological motivations.
The Donroe Doctrine (w/ David Adler & Matt Kirkegaard)
Q: What made you say that? What were the actual chess pieces put in place that made it seem inevitable that something like this was going to happen?
The stunning amount of firepower that the United States had arrayed on the Venezuelan coast and the harmony of interests within the Trump White House pointed toward military action.
January 6, Five Years Later (w/ Robert Draper)
Q: What do we make of Nick Fuentes?
He represents a growing movement of far-right ideology and appeals to disaffected young men, emphasizing their grievances and frustrations with the current socio-political climate.

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This podcast explores the intricacies of the conservative movement from a critical leftist perspective. The co-hosts, who bring a blend of intellectual rigor and approachable conversation, engage with various aspects of conservatism, ranging from its historical roots to contemporary manifestations. The episodes frequently feature discussions on key figures in the conservative landscape, as well as important political events, offering deep insights into the ideologies that shape American politics today. Notably, the show emphasizes a nuanced understanding of conservatism, challenging listeners to reconsider widely held assumptions about the political right while also focusing on social justice themes and critiques of authoritarianism.

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2. Bill Kristol
3. Matt Duss
4. Condoleezza Rice
5. Pedro L. Gonzalez
6. Jason Zengerle
7. Matt Kirkegaard
8. Robert Draper

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