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The Time of Monsters 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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Demonstrators gather outside the Iraqi embassy in Tehran to thank Iraq for what they consider its support of Iran and the “Axis of Resistance” during the war with the US and Israel.

The End of American Global Power? The End of American Global Power?

Podcast / The Time of Monsters / Apr 27, 2026 The End of American Global Power? Anusar Farooqui on the long-term consequences of the Iran War. Jeet Heer Share Copy Link Fac…

Apr 27, 2026 / Podcast

Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu visits an Israeli military unit stationed in the occupied territory of southern Lebanon on April 12, 2026.

Palestine and the Iran War Palestine and the Iran War

Yousef Munayyer on the divergence between the US and Israel.

Apr 20, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting.

Origins of the Imperial Presidency Origins of the Imperial Presidency

David Sirota on how Trump got the power of a king.

Mar 30, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

People clear rubble in a house in the Beryanak District after it was damaged by missile attacks two days before, on March 15, 2026, in Tehran, Iran.

After the Iran War, Can America Still Be Trusted? After the Iran War, Can America Still Be Trusted?

Annelle Sheline on alienating allies.

Mar 23, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks at a “Rental Ripoff” hearing at Fordham University in the Bronx borough of New York on March 11, 2026.

How Is Mamdani Doing? How Is Mamdani Doing?

Former Nation editor Don Guttenplan on how Mamdani is balancing pragmatism and principles as he deals with policing,
Donald Trump and a tough budget.

Mar 17, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Smoke and flames rise at the site of air strikes on an oil depot in Tehran on March 7, 2026.

Stopping the Iran War Stopping the Iran War

Emma Ashford on possible off-ramps from conflict.

Mar 9, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War

The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War

Matt Duss on why Congress is reluctant to stand up to illegal and stupid war.

Mar 1, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Trump Is Using Terrorist Charges to Wage Political War

Trump Is Using Terrorist Charges to Wage Political War Trump Is Using Terrorist Charges to Wage Political War

Josh Kovensky on a dangerous politicization of the law.

Feb 8, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

War Clouds Over Iran

War Clouds Over Iran War Clouds Over Iran

On The Time of Monsters: Amir Handjani on Trump’s new threats.

Feb 1, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Mark Carney speaks in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada.

Mark Carney Proclaims the End of American Hegemony Mark Carney Proclaims the End of American Hegemony

Stephen Maher on an unexpected speech at Davos.

Jan 25, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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