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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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Marjorie Taylor Greene’s White House Dreams

Marjorie Taylor Greene’s White House Dreams Marjorie Taylor Greene’s White House Dreams

On this week's episode of The Time of Monsters, Chris Lehmann discusses a GOP kingmaker on the rise.

Feb 1, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

The Perversity of Moderate Democrats

The Perversity of Moderate Democrats The Perversity of Moderate Democrats

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, we speak to Alexander Sammon about Kathy Hochul and Jeffrey Zients.

Jan 25, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

George Santos and the Power of Lies

George Santos and the Power of Lies George Santos and the Power of Lies

Moira Donegan joins The Time of Monsters to discuss the implications of a political system where a liar like Santos can flourish.

Jan 18, 2023 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Elon Musk and the Silicon Valley Right

Elon Musk and the Silicon Valley Right Elon Musk and the Silicon Valley Right

This week on The Time of Monsters podcast, Jacob Silverman joins the show to discuss the reactionary politics of "the Paypal mafia."

Nov 9, 2022 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Luke Savage on the Strange Endurance of Neoliberalism

Luke Savage on the Strange Endurance of Neoliberalism Luke Savage on the Strange Endurance of Neoliberalism

On this week's episode of The Time of Monsters, a discussion of the zombie survival of the centrist consensus.

Oct 5, 2022 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Trump’s Judges Are Just Getting Started

Trump’s Judges Are Just Getting Started Trump’s Judges Are Just Getting Started

On this week's episode of The Time of Monsters, Linda Hirshman discusses how the reactionary courts could block progressive governance.

Sep 28, 2022 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Chris Lehmann on Ron DeSantis Using Migrants as Pawns

Chris Lehmann on Ron DeSantis Using Migrants as Pawns Chris Lehmann on Ron DeSantis Using Migrants as Pawns

On this week's episode of The Time of Monsters, a discussion of how the GOP’s immigration gambit might boomerang. 

Sep 21, 2022 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

How the Authoritarian Right Is Weaponizing the Queen’s Death

How the Authoritarian Right Is Weaponizing the Queen’s Death How the Authoritarian Right Is Weaponizing the Queen’s Death

On this week's episode of The Time of Monsters, a discussion about the monarchy and right-wing sentiment.

Sep 14, 2022 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Biden, Trump, and “Semi-Fascism”

Biden, Trump, and “Semi-Fascism” Biden, Trump, and “Semi-Fascism”

On this week’s episode of The Time of Monsters, a discussion with The New Republic’s Matt Ford about Joe Biden’s criticism of the former president and MAGA Republicans.

Sep 7, 2022 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Britain’s Summer of Discontent

Britain’s Summer of Discontent Britain’s Summer of Discontent

Richard Seymour joins The Time of Monsters for a live conversation in London, to discuss climate change and economic crisis in the United Kingdom.

Aug 31, 2022 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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