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The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer

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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 issue of Canada’s national unity is heading towards the ballot box as Alberta is having a referendum on the issue of separatism. I spoke with Canadian journalist Nora Loreto about the background to this dispute, the backing the referendum is rece... more

The US/Israel war against Iran is not only a conflict between states but also within states. This is most visible in Gulf states such as Bahrain, which are technically US allies but where wide swaths of the population are against the war. The new web... more

CNN is reporting that the CIA has been actively engaged in assassination campaigns in Mexico targeting alleged members of drug cartels. While both the CIA and the Mexican government have denied these allegations, there is clear evidence of an escalat... more

The late Jeffrey Epstein was friends with all sorts of elite figures in the US and many other countries. This extensive network is now sometimes described as “the Epstein class.” The question is, was this class held together merely by the opportunist... more

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Recent Guests

Alexander Aviña
Associate Professor of Latin American history at Arizona State University
Arizona State University
Episode: The CIA’s Assassination Campaign in Mexico w/ Alexander Aviña
Branko Marcetic
Staff writer for Jacobin and contributor to Responsible Statecraft and other outlets
Jacobin, Responsible Statecraft
Episode: What Jeffrey Epstein Taught Peter Thiel and Steve Bannon w/ Branko Marcetic
Anusar Farooqui
Policy analyst; runs Policy Tensor (Sub-stack)
Policy Tensor
Episode: The End of American Global Power? W/ Anusar Farooqui
Don Guttenplan
Former Nation editor and City Hall reporter
The Nation
Episode: How is Mamdani Doing? w/ Don Guttenplan
Emma Ashford
Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center
Stimson Center
Episode: Stopping the Iran War w/ Emma Ashford
Matt Duss
Foreign Policy correspondent and frequent guest
The Nation (and former Foreign Policy commentator)
Episode: The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War w/ Matt Duss
Josh Kovensky
Journalist and contributor to Talking Points Memo
Talking Points Memo
Episode: Trump is Using Terrorist Charges to Wage Political War w/ Josh Kovensky
Amir Handjani
Non-resident fellow at the Quincy Institute and expert on Middle Eastern affairs
Quincy Institute
Episode: War Clouds Over Iran w/ Amir Handjani
Stephen Maher
Canadian journalist and author of a biography of Justin Trudeau called The Prince
Episode: Mark Carney Proclaims the End of American Hegemony w/ Stephen Maher

Host

Jeet Heer
Host of The Time of Monsters, national-affairs correspondent with deep expertise in politics and culture.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 104 ratings
  • Great Stuff

    Always a good and insightful listen. Audio quality could use some work, but you cover so much ground in your episodes I don’t really mind it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wrigs2
    United States16 days ago
  • Trump

    Excellent commentary , straightforward and comprehensive discussion !!!

    Thank you so much for the communication and clarity brought to the forefront of this podcast .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raunchy Angel
    United States5 months ago
  • Required listening if you want to understand the Right’s ideological and political project

    Jeet Heer is such a knowledgeable and incisive observer, and critic, of American politics and geo/politics, putting the current news churn into a historical context. Required listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    5th Generation Blades Fan
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's historical context and sharp analysis of U.S. politics and international affairs.
Guests and topics frequently spark thoughtful debate and offer fresh perspectives on policy and culture.

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#190
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#66
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#161
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#205
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#236
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Crackdown in Bahrain w/ Aamer
Q: What are the broader regional implications of Bahrain and UAE's hawkish posture on Iran for Gulf stability?
The hawkish stance intensifies intra-Gulf tensions, complicates negotiations with Iran, and challenges the notion that regional rivals can be contained without broader reform; some Gulf states seek deals, while others push for a hardline approach that could destabilize the region further if not managed with broader international diplomacy.
The Crackdown in Bahrain w/ Aamer
Q: How do social divisions and citizenship policies affect the dynamism of Bahrain's society under stress?
Citizenship policies create a sector of migrant workers who staff security sectors and may be granted or denied rights in ways that reinforce sectarian divisions, while the majority Shia population faces systemic discrimination and political marginalization amid repression.
The Crackdown in Bahrain w/ Aamer
Q: Can you lay out the structural elements of Bahrain's political system and how they shape responses to regional conflict?
The monarchy has centralized power, with limited space for reform after 2011; the government has used repression and loyalty pledges to maintain control, while relying on foreign allies to deter internal challenges and to push a hawkish stance toward Iran and normalization with Israel.
After Iran War, Can America Still Be Trusted? w/ Annelle Sheline
Q: What do you think is the current state of play of the war right now?
Annelle explains that information wars obscure the true dynamics, with both sides claiming strength while real-world indicators suggest rising tensions and mobilization around potential ground actions, though the full effectiveness and political goals remain unclear.
Origins of the Imperial Presidency w/ David Sirota
Q: So let's talk about Nixon as a pivotal figure in this longer story, and why Nixon is such a pivotal figure.
Nixon is presented as the catalyst for recognizing and reacting to an imperial presidency, with Watergate highlighted as the high-watermark of presidential overreach and the subsequent reforms showing a back-and-forth between asserting executive power and curtailing it.

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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?

The show centers on high-signal discussions at the intersection of politics, foreign policy, and culture, with frequent deep-dives into U.S. governance, geopolitical strategy, and media ecosystems. Across episodes, the host analyzes municipal policy, U.S. foreign policy and intervention, civil liberties, and the evolving dynamics within the American right and global power structures. Notable strengths include a steady stream of informed guests from think tanks, journalism, and policy circles, plus a willingness to challenge conventional wisdom and illuminate historical context behind current events. The format often features rigorous debate, with attention to how domestic politics, security policy, and cultural trends shape real-world outco... more

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