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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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The Abortion Battle Rages in the Courts

The Abortion Battle Rages in the Courts The Abortion Battle Rages in the Courts

Moira Donegan on how the mifepristone ban and the future of reproductive freedom.

Apr 12, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Former US president Donald Trump arrives at the New York criminal court in Manhattan on April 4, 2023, to face an indictment brought by a grand jury assembled by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Two Cheers for Arresting Trump Two Cheers for Arresting Trump

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Elie Mystal discusses Trump’s legal status and why we should be clear-eyed about how far the court case can go.

Apr 5, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Former president Donald Trump arrives for an event at the Adler Theatre on March 13, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa.

Trump Is Still GOP Top Dog Trump Is Still GOP Top Dog

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Alex Shephard discusses why Ron DeSantis and other rivals are faltering.

Mar 29, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

New Fronts on the Abortion Fight

New Fronts on the Abortion Fight New Fronts on the Abortion Fight

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Moira Donegan on anti-choice legal warfare.

Mar 22, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Havana Syndrome and the Psychosomatic Empire

Havana Syndrome and the Psychosomatic Empire Havana Syndrome and the Psychosomatic Empire

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Branko Marcetic comments on the age of imaginary super-weapons and wild threat inflation.

Mar 15, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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

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

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

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

Spielberg and Other Oscar Contenders

Spielberg and Other Oscar Contenders Spielberg and Other Oscar Contenders

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Adam Nayman joins the podcast to discuss The Fabelmans and movie award buzz.

Feb 8, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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