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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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Senator Kamala Harris at the vice presidential debate, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

How Kamala Harris Can Use the Debate to Win Big How Kamala Harris Can Use the Debate to Win Big

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Joshua A. Cohen aka Ettingermentum on the state of the presidential race.

Sep 8, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

President Joe Biden joined Israel's prime minister for the start of the Israeli war cabinet meeting, in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023.

Why Biden Continues Supporting Israel’s Onslaught in Gaza Why Biden Continues Supporting Israel’s Onslaught in Gaza

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jeet Heer’s controversial speech at the Regina Public Library.

Jul 8, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

The Real Problem With Joe Biden’s Bad Debate

The Real Problem With Joe Biden’s Bad Debate The Real Problem With Joe Biden’s Bad Debate

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Moira Donegan on why Biden can’t forcefully answer Donald Trump’s authoritarianism.

Jul 1, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

US President Joe Biden shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they meet at the 78th United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 20.

Joe Biden’s Muddled Middle East Policy Joe Biden’s Muddled Middle East Policy

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, David Klion on a president’s mix of hawkish policy and moderate rhetoric.

Jun 23, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Former president Donald Trump speaks at a rally at Sunset Park on Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Las Vegas.

Trump Versus the Sharks Trump Versus the Sharks

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Chris Lehmann on how gibberish resonates with the MAGA base.

Jun 16, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

People at a movie theater.

Hollywood’s Blockbuster Crisis Hollywood’s Blockbuster Crisis

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Daniel Bessner discusses what corporate monopolies are doing to the dream factory.

Jun 9, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Martin Peretz in his magazine office.

Marty Peretz and the Neoliberal Reckoning Marty Peretz and the Neoliberal Reckoning

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, David Klion on the legacy of the former New Republic publisher.

May 26, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

US Representative Bob Good attends a press conference on the government funding bill at the US Capitol on March 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. The Freedom Caucus chastised House Speaker Mike Johnson for working with Democrats and urged their Republican colleagues not to support the funding bill while calling for a government spending reduction, increased border security and scaling back of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

The New Threat to Civil Liberties After Gaza The New Threat to Civil Liberties After Gaza

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Tom Durkin and Joe Ferguson on FISA renewal.

May 19, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

A large crowd of NYPD officers in riot gear on the Columbia campus.

Biden Versus the Pro-Palestinian Protesters Biden Versus the Pro-Palestinian Protesters

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Yousef Munayyer on a president at war with his base.

May 5, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

The Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University

Columbia University and the New Student Anti-War Movement Columbia University and the New Student Anti-War Movement

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Joe Howley on how Israel’s war in Gaza is coming to the home front.

Apr 28, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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