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The Ezra Klein Show

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Ezra Klein invites you into a conversation on something that matters. How do we address climate change if the political system fails to act? Has the logic of markets infiltrated too many aspects of our lives? What is the future of the Republican Party? What do psychedelics teach us about consciousness? What does sci-fi understand about our present that we miss? Can our food system be just to human... more

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George Saunders is tired of being the “kindness guy.”

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Ragebait, sponcon, A.I. slop — the internet of 2026 makes a lot of us nostalgic for the internet of 10 or 15 years ago.

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Recent Guests

George Saunders
Novelist and author of "Vigil"
Episode: George Saunders on Anger, Ambition and Sin
Priya Parker
Author of 'The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters'
Episode: Is Your Social Life Missing Something? This Is For You.
Adam Tooze
Historian and chronicler of crisis, noted for his analyses of systems falling apart
Columbia University
Episode: How the World Sees America, With Adam Tooze
Henry Farrell
International Relations Professor at Johns Hopkins University
Episode: The Most Important Foreign Policy Speech in Years
Caitlin Dickerson
Journalist at The Atlantic who has been covering immigration closely since Trump's first term and won a Pulitzer Prize in 2023 for her reporting.
The Atlantic
Episode: Minneapolis Reveals Where Trump's Deportation Agenda Is Going
Yuval Levin
A prominent conservative thinker and scholar focused on institutions and their role in American governance.
Episode: Has Trump Achieved a Lot Less Than It Seems?
James Talarico
State representative from Texas and Christian politician
Texas State Legislature
Episode: Can James Talarico Reclaim Christianity for the Left?
Masha Gessen
Journalist and author known for their insights on authoritarian regimes and political discourse
The New York Times
Episode: Venezuela, Renee Good and Trump’s ‘Assault on Hope’
Jonathan Blitzer
Journalist and author focusing on immigration and Trump administration policies in Central America
The New Yorker
Episode: What Trump Wants in Venezuela

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Ezra Klein
Host of a conversation-driven show focusing on politics, culture, and social issues, often featuring a range of insightful guests.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 26.9k ratings
  • Levin Interview

    Best assessment of Trump 2.0 to date!

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    CarlySpeaks
    United Statesa month ago
  • Loved this!

    Podcast Addict
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    JaneR
    a month ago
  • Ya’ think?

    Klein likes to keep things fairly academic, which is fine but academic or intellectual doesn’t have to mean both-sides-ing the conversation to death, to the point of banality. The Yuval Levin interview, for example — in a mutual effort to stay above the fray — was so chock full of understatement that the episode was challenging to make it all the way through. For instance, Levin repeated that Trump is behaving differently than other presidents. No kidding! He repeated that there’ll be lasting d... more

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    makeupmyname
    United Statesa month ago
  • Has Trump Achieved Less?

    Honestly, no one gives a flying F. The regime is winning their war on social

    media with videos of ICE brutality. And while it’s important to document (I’m on the side of resistance) documentation generates fear. That fear seems to be galvanizing resistance but with the constant admonition to be non-violent while the other side is galvanized to increase repression/brutality. We are in a terrible, pivotal place.

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    V-Spain
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fair and balanced with Yuval Levin

    I’ve always found EZ to be insightful and to conduct a prepared interview. This one with Mr Levin is no exception, a man I had never know about. He’s conservative in a way similar to Bill Kristol, though I’d say more intellectual and less charismatic than Bill. His communication style is very easy to listen to and can lull you into agreeability.

    I imagine I would disagree with him on many issues, but that’s okay because he’s not a crazed lunatic. I was soothed to hear that he believes Trump is... more

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    ccexperiment
    United Statesa month ago

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George Saunders on Anger, Ambition and Sin
Q: Do you think there's a question inside of that? A question that maybe feels very culturally relevant to me right now, which is whether the greatness that the world rewards, the power that the world offers is something to be lauded, or is actually something to be feared and ashamed of?
I think what should be becoming clear to us is that if you say power is everything, that's completely BS, one person could never have so much power as to be above suffering.
George Saunders on Anger, Ambition and Sin
Q: There's a moment in your new book, Visual, where one of the main characters is on his deathbed and he offers this prayer. Tell me about that prayer.
It's from my perspective, a moment of extreme delusion, where he's getting the exact wrong message from the moment he's in, deciding that having power means he succeeded. From my experience, peeling that away is really hard.
How the World Sees America, With Adam Tooze
Q: What do you think the Trump administration believes power to be based on?
The Trump administration tends to view power as primarily grounded in energy, specifically petro fuels, but has a complex relationship with technology and industrial production.
How the World Sees America, With Adam Tooze
Q: How now do you regard what the Biden administration meant in the sweep of the history of this era?
The Biden administration represents an attempt to restore a version of American liberal hegemony amidst a complicated international landscape.
How the World Sees America, With Adam Tooze
Q: To what degree did it feel like the old order of America is over and something new is beginning?
There was definitely a sense of that, especially considering the dismaying interactions at Davos this year involving the Trump administration.

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Conversations center around pivotal social, political, and environmental issues, exploring the interplay between individual experiences and larger systemic problems. Topics range from the implications of rising far-right movements to the complexities of climate change and economic inequality, often featuring insights from experts in various fields. The approach highlights nuanced discussions that challenge prevailing narratives and invite critical thinking, making it a potential resource for those interested in thought-provoking dialogue on contemporary issues.

The tone balances between scholarly discourse and accessible commentary, appealing to listeners seeking deeper understanding rather than simple sound bites. Unique aspects include t... more

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