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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's book

Ron DeSantis Says, “The Left Made Me Do It”; Plus Our Oscar Preview With John Powers Ron DeSantis Says, “The Left Made Me Do It”; Plus Our Oscar Preview With John Powers

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Chris Lehmann talks about the DeSantis book, and John Powers complains about the Academy Awards.

Mar 9, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

front of the News Corp building

Fox News and the Quicksand of Lies Fox News and the Quicksand of Lies

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Chris Lehmann and I talk about the network and the broader problem of a post-truth society.

Mar 8, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Israeli security forces detain a protester

Saree Makdisi on Israelis and Palestinians and Kimberlé Crenshaw on the Battle Over Black Studies Saree Makdisi on Israelis and Palestinians and Kimberlé Crenshaw on the Battle Over Black Studies

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we examine Netanhayu’s policies and provocations, and the fight over the future of Black Studies.

Mar 2, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

People walk past the New York Times building

Homophobia and Transphobia at “The New York Times” Homophobia and Transphobia at “The New York Times”

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jack Mirkinson discusses the shameful track record of the “newspaper of record.”

Mar 1, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

John Nichols on the Most Important Election Before 2024, Plus Gregg Gonsalves on the End of the Covid Emergency

John Nichols on the Most Important Election Before 2024, Plus Gregg Gonsalves on the End of the Covid Emergency John Nichols on the Most Important Election Before 2024, Plus Gregg Gonsalves on the End of the Covid Emergency

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we talk about this week’s Wisconsin Supreme Court primary, and Joe Biden’s public health disaster.

Feb 23, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Trugoy of De La Soul performs at Shoreline Amphitheatre

Remembering David Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy of De La Soul Remembering David Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy of De La Soul

On this week’s episode of Edge of Sports, we speak to Dave Ashton about the legacy of a hip-hop legend. 

Feb 22, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Presidential candidate hopeful Pat Buchanan

Pat Buchanan’s Long Shadow Pat Buchanan’s Long Shadow

On this week’s episode of The Time of Monsters, Nicole Hemmer comments on the underrated impact of a far-right agitator.

Feb 22, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

On the Banning of Black History in Florida, and “The Crown”

On the Banning of Black History in Florida, and “The Crown” On the Banning of Black History in Florida, and “The Crown”

On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, Robin Kelley discusses the attacks on Black Studies, and Gary Younge comments on The Crown on Netflix.

Feb 16, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and WNBA Shock Waves

Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and WNBA Shock Waves Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and WNBA Shock Waves

On this week’s episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Christy Winters-Scott joins the show to talk hoops.

Feb 16, 2023 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Central America’s Stalled Progress

Central America’s Stalled Progress Central America’s Stalled Progress

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jeffrey Gould and Doug Bell discuss how the region is haunted by the counterrevolution of the 1980s.

Feb 15, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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