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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
Capitalism
Immigration
Democracy
Kamala Harris
Qanon
Protests
Garry Wills
Uncommitted Movement
Child Discipline
2024 Presidential Election
JD Vance

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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Tuesday night was the most unambiguous joyful election night, for Democrats, of the Trump era: no "red mirage," no days of waiting for good news to be confirmed ... more

Benjamin Moser's provocative, exquisitely written new book, Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History, couldn't be a more timely intervention in debates over Israel, Zionism, and the U.S.-Israeli relationship. It's a series of portraits of various Jewish people... more

Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy.

Many listeners will have seen the recent protests in France, protests that began with high school students marching out of classrooms for better conditions in th... more

In this episode, we're joined by Rozina Ali for a conversation about Seasons of Fury, her new book about the rise, persistence, and changing contours of Islamophobia in the United States, a story she tells through the lives of four very different Ame... more

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Recent Guests

Benjamin Moser
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer and author of Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History
Episode: Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History (w/ Benjamin Moser)
Cole Stangler
Marseille-based journalist and author of Le Miroir Américain.
Episode: The End of the French Fifth Republic? (w/ Cole Stangler) [Teaser]
Rozina Ali
Contributing writer at The New York Times Magazine and author of Seasons of Fury
The New York Times Magazine
Episode: Islamophobia in America, Then and Now (w/ Rozina Ali)
Dave Weigel
Political reporter and columnist (Semafor)
Semafor
Episode: The Post-MAGA Midterms? (w/ David Weigel)
Astra Taylor
Documentary filmmaker and author
Independent
Episode: End Times Fascism (w/ Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor)
Naomi Klein
Author and activist
Author and Activist
Episode: End Times Fascism (w/ Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor)
Jacob Silverman
Author of Gilded Rage, Elon Musk and the Radicalization of Silicon Valley; reporter at ICIJ
ICIJ; Gilded Rage
Episode: The Pump and Dump Presidency (w/ Jacob Silverman)
Aaron Regunberg
Episode: MAGA’s Fight for Animal Rights (w/ Astra Taylor & Aaron Regunberg) [Teaser]
Kim Phillips-Fein
Historian, Gardner, Kenneth T. Jackson Professor of History at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: The Long Struggle Against Equality in America (w/ Kim Phillips-Fein)

Hosts

Matthew Sitman
Host of Know Your Enemy; co-host known for deep historical and philosophical analysis of American conservatism.
Sam Adler-Bell
Co-host known for rigorous critique and friendly scholarly dialogue with historical and political nuance.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.7k ratings
  • So many resonances

    I've been luridly curious about these conservative thinkers ever since I read George Orwell's great excoriation, "Second Thoughts on James Burnham." What an essay! But I can scarcely bear to read the conservatives' words unfiltered, so I'm grateful to Matt and Sam for teaching me about their all-to-influential ideas in an enjoyable format. These episodes are still my favorite kind: examinations of historical figures, or figures at some distance from electoral politics, in language that's ligh... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Felsina
    United States4 months ago
  • <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.

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    5
    TheliaJ
    United States5 months 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 States6 months 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.

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    none_of_ur...
    United States7 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 States7 months ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History (w/ Benjamin Moser)
Q: Would you have called yourself some kind of liberal Zionist up until that point, however attenuated?
Moser says he had been a liberal Zionist, but visiting Palestine in 2016 and witnessing the conditions there directly prompted a profound change in his views.
Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History (w/ Benjamin Moser)
Q: How did you arrive at this particular form for the book, why it took this shape of biographical sketches?
Moser says he uses the subjects' lives to make intellectual and political history concrete, showing how ideas have real consequences for people.
Islamophobia in America, Then and Now (w/ Rozina Ali)
Q: Did the government really think Mateen was a threat, or were processes and logics being put in place that then caught up people like Mateen?
Ali says officials were under pressure to prevent another attack after the intelligence failure of September 11 and to demonstrate success in the War on Terror. That pressure encouraged aggressive prosecution, even when the case had no completed act of violence.
Islamophobia in America, Then and Now (w/ Rozina Ali)
Q: Could you tell us how you decided to approach the book this way?
Ali wanted to combine a broad history of Islamophobia with the narratives of four families. She structured the reporting chronologically so the family stories could be interwoven with the larger history.
The Post-MAGA Midterms? (w/ David Weigel)
Q: What was your sense of the Dallas midterm convention on the ground?
Weigel describes the convention as effective in presenting a strong, unified show for the Trump-aligned wing, while noting some attendees worried about overreach and the difficulty of translating the energy into broader voter turnout.

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A left-leaning analytical show that examines the American conservative movement through rigorous discussion, historical context, and guest perspectives. Across episodes, two co-hosts unpack ideological shifts, strategic messaging, and the cultural underpinnings of conservatism, often pairing deep textual analysis with contemporary political analysis. Notable strengths include careful close readings of political rhetoric, thoughtful guest sourcing from academia, journalism, and religion, and a consistent emphasis on historical roots and policy implications. A standout trait is the hosts' enduring friendship and intellectual curiosity, which helps translate complex ideas into accessible dialogue for listeners seeking deeper understanding of c... more

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3. Rozina Ali
4. Dave Weigel
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6. Naomi Klein
7. Jacob Silverman
8. Aaron Regunberg

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