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Israel-Hamas War
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Kamala Harris
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Ukraine War
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The Time of Monsters podcast features Nation national-affairs correspondent Jeet Heer’s signature blend of political culture and cultural politics. Each week, he’ll host in-depth conversations with urgent voices on the most pressing issues of our time.

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The United States continues to be roiled by political violence, with the recent shooting at an ICE

facility in Dallas coming hot on the heels of the assassination of Charlie Kirk and a school

shooting in Colorado committed by a neo-Nazi. Some of th... more

Bari Weiss, founder and editor of The Free Press, has often been profiled in the media, but usually in a superficial way that focuses on her personality and disputes with fellow journalists. She is currently on the cusp of great power, reportedly wor... more

Matt Duss, vice-president of the Center for International Policy, wrote an excellent review for The Nation of Bob Woodward’s book War, which is a celebration of Joe Biden as a foreign policy sage. Duss is rightly skeptical of the book. We discuss Bid... more

On August 27, journalist Taylor Lorenz reported for Wired on a dark-money project funded by

anonymous Democratic Party donors to shape social media. Her article documented that,

"In a private group chat in June, dozens of Democratic political influ... more

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Recent Guests

Marshall Steinbaum
Economist and commentator
University of Utah
Episode: Trump’s Trade War is Also a Class War w/ Marshall Steinbaum
Matt Duss
Foreign policy expert and vice president at the Center for International Policy
Center for International Policy
Episode: The Real Scandal is Bombing Yemen, Not the Group Chat w/ Matt Duss
Stephen Wertheim
A prominent scholar and commentator on American foreign policy
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Episode: Trump Upturns American Foreign Policy w/ Stephen Wertheim
Branko Marcetic
Jacobin writer and commentator
Jacobin
Episode: Don’t Believe the Election Myths
David Klion
Frequent guest of the program and reviewer for The Nation
The Nation
Episode: The Making of Donald Trump w/ David Klion
Kate Wagner
Architectural critic for The Nation
The Nation
Episode: Francis Ford Coppola’s Contentious Utopia w/ Kate Wagner
Trita Parsi
Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute
Quincy Institute
Episode: Israel’s Expanding War Against Lebanon w/ Trita Parsi
David Sirota
Journalist and podcast host known for his investigative work
The Lever
Episode: The Plutocratic Threat to Democracy w/ David Sirota
Sasha Abramsky
The Nation's left coast correspondent and author of 'Chaos Comes Calling'
The Nation
Episode: How Kamala Harris Can Use the Debate to Win Big

Host

Jeet Heer
Host of in-depth political conversations, blending analyses of culture and politics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Fascinating topic but needs work

    I’m fascinated by a lot of what’s discussed but the constant UMMMM UHHH UHHs and “likes” make it very hard to listen to. If you tighten up the delivery it would help a lot.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    9LivestoRigel5
    United States2 months ago
  • Needs sound mixing and editing

    Good content but please invest some efforts into sound mixing. It is excruciating to listen to this in the car, where the host is mixed so much louder than the guests. I constantly have to ride the volume while listening. Also, please edit out the “ums” - it’s unbelievable how this got past a committee or the producers. But great work overall and important work!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    picklejuice84
    United States4 months ago
  • Great analysis, bad quality

    I love listening to this podcast for its insights, but I always brace myself going into an episode because 1) the audio quality is very bad and is either too quiet or fluctuates between loud and quiet, and 2) it desperately needs editing to get rid of the wild amount of time spent listening to filler words “um, you know, uh,” etc.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Will7836
    United States7 months ago
  • So glad it's back

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ScubaHog1917
    8 months ago
  • Fine show

    Interesting perspective from of how a third worldist views their new home in the west

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nickyb_123
    United States2 years ago

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Overall, feedback tends to be positive, with many valuing the show's commitment to political and cultural critique.
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Some have expressed concerns regarding audio quality and editing, suggesting areas for improvement in sound mixing and overall production quality.

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#239
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#241
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Talking Points

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Biden Versus the Pro-Palestinian Protesters
Q: What is the strategic rationale for the United States supporting what's happening in Gaza and the West Bank?
There seems to be a disconnect in Biden's strategic approach, as his actions have not aligned well with the realities on the ground, especially regarding the Israeli government’s behavior.
Biden Versus the Pro-Palestinian Protesters
Q: Yousef, what's your response to the protest that we've been seeing?
The scale of the protests is remarkable, showing widespread participation and significant sacrifices by student protesters.
Columbia University and the New Student antiwar movement
Q: Given some pretty obvious lessons of history, why are so many universities opting to escalate?
Howley expresses confusion over the lack of administrative learning from past protests and escalations at universities.
Columbia University and the New Student antiwar movement
Q: Can you just give listeners a sense of what's happening?
Joseph Howley discusses the campus protests, police involvement, and student resilience in reaction to administrative responses.
Noam Chomsky and the Fight Against Empire w/ Daniel Bessner
Q: What critiques are raised about Chomsky's approach?
There is a concern over the reliance on moral critique without addressing institutional powers that shape policy.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Time of Monsters

What is The Time of Monsters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Engaging listeners with in-depth discussions around pressing political and cultural issues, this series offers a unique perspective on contemporary social dynamics. The content frequently explores themes such as the intersection of social media and political influence, critiques of U.S. foreign policy, and the evolving landscape of American civic engagement through a critical lens. Noteworthy episodes tackle subjects like economic inequality, the complexities of U.S. military interventions, and the implications of political narratives shaped by elites.

What sets this series apart is its commitment to analyzing current events within the frameworks of history and social theory, often featuring expert guests who provide nuanced insights into ... more

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2. Matt Duss
3. Stephen Wertheim
4. Branko Marcetic
5. David Klion
6. Kate Wagner
7. Trita Parsi
8. David Sirota

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