Regions and Countries

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

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

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

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

Palestinian boys play soccer

Soccer’s Impact on the Middle East Soccer’s Impact on the Middle East

Author and professor Abdullah Al-Arian joins the Edge of Sports podcast to talk about his new book, Football in the Middle East.

Aug 23, 2022 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Newly elected Colombian President Gustavo Petro (C) celebrates with supporters in Bogota

The Pink Tide’s Second Surge The Pink Tide’s Second Surge

Jeremy Adelman on the new strength of the Latin American left.

Jul 6, 2022 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Gaza damage

Palestinians’ ‘Second Front’—Inside Israel Palestinians’ ‘Second Front’—Inside Israel

Saree Makdisi on the Mideast plus Eric Foner on The Underground Railroad.

May 20, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

The Failure of Trump’s Strike Against Iran

The Failure of Trump’s Strike Against Iran The Failure of Trump’s Strike Against Iran

Andrew Bacevich on the Middle East, Henry Louis Gates on American Slavery, and Jelani Cobb on Joe McCarthy.

Jan 9, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Futbolera: Women, Soccer and Latin America

Futbolera: Women, Soccer and Latin America Futbolera: Women, Soccer and Latin America

Brenda Elsey joins the show to talk about her new book with Joshua Nadel, Futbolera.

May 21, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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