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Know Your Enemy

Matthew Sitman
Donald Trump
Trump Administration
Democratic Party
Conservatism
Republican Party
American Conservatism
Elon Musk
Covid-19
MAGA Movement
Democracy
Kamala Harris
Qanon
Protests
Capitalism
Uncommitted Movement
Immigration
Child Discipline
2024 Presidential Election
Garry Wills
Trump

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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Author and Jewish Currents editor-at-large Peter Beinart returns to "Know Your Enemy" to discuss Tucker Carlson's newfound anti-Israel politics, their connection... more

Pull up a chair and pour yourself a drink! For the third installment in our occasional series on important conservative books, or important books written by or embraced by conservatives, we take up Leo Strauss's Natural Right and History, based on hi... more

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Last month, on May 14th, we were joined by nearly 800 listeners in New York City for the first ever Know Your Enemy live show, "Decline and Fall." The event was ... more

In this episode we have a conversation with reporter Jasper Craven about his new book, God Forgives, Brothers Don't: The Long March of Military Education and the Making of American Manhood, which is a made-for-KYE feat of research that offers a fasci... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Dinan
Associate professor in the Great Books Program at St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada; political theorist
St. Thomas University (Canada)
Episode: Leo Strauss's Natural Right and History (w/ Matt Dinan)
Jasper Craven
Freelance journalist specializing in military and veterans issues
Author of God Forgives, Brothers Don't
Episode: Military Education and American Manhood (w/ Jasper Craven)
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)

Hosts

Matthew Sitman
Host of Know Your Enemy
Sam Adler-Bell
Co-host of Know Your Enemy

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • <3

    Know Your Enemy is one of the most thoughtful and intellectually rigorous podcasts around. The chemistry between Matt and Sam is exceptional—they bring out the best in each other, combining deep knowledge, curiosity, and humor. The show is a rare combination: firmly left-wing, deeply humanist, and allergic to both nihilism and tankie politics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheliaJ
    United States8 days ago
  • Great show

    I always look forward to new episodes and always finish them feeling like I understand the world a bit better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dsflkdasjf
    United Statesa month ago
  • A leftist guide to…

    …the continuing destruction of America.

    That’s what this podcast’s summary should state. Slop being pushed by a couple of talking heads doing the work of the tribe that destroys everything.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    none_of_ur...
    United States2 months ago
  • Bill Crystal?

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Coltrane75
    United States3 months 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
    Australia3 months ago

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Guests often offer valuable insider perspectives on policy and media ecosystems.
Some critics wish for more diverse guest viewpoints and less centrist moderation.
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Talking Points

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Military Education and American Manhood (w/ Jasper Craven)
Q: What did you find about the origins of West Point and its early mission?
The discussion covers Sylvanus Thayer's leadership, the Thayer Method, and the push for an authoritarian civic pedagogy meant to produce loyal officers who could lead forcefully and unquestionably.
Military Education and American Manhood (w/ Jasper Craven)
Q: How did you become interested in military education as a topic?
Craven explains his upbringing around anti-war and pacifist influences, and how those experiences shaped his curiosity about the culture, pedagogy, and abuses within military schools and their enduring appeal.
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.

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What is Know Your Enemy about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, deeply researched discussion show that analyzes contemporary conservatism from a left-leaning perspective. It features two hosts who unpack political movements, policy debates, and cultural narratives with historical context and rigorous analysis, often inviting guests who provide insider perspectives from journalism, policy, and activism. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to interrogate both mainstream and fringe conservative currents, offering nuanced takes rather than partisan soundbites. The format tends to blend intellectual history, current events, and long-form dialogue, making it a compelling listen for listeners who want to understand how conservative ideas evolved and why they appeal to certain audiences.

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2. Jasper Craven
3. Molly Crabapple
4. Bill Kristol
5. Matt Duss
6. Condoleezza Rice
7. Pedro L. Gonzalez
8. Jason Zengerle

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