The Jewishness of “Oppenheimer” The Jewishness of “Oppenheimer”
Jewish Currents writers and editors Mari Cohen, David Klion, and Raphael Magarik on a surprising movie about the American left.
The State of the Left in Chile, El Salvador, and Nicaragua The State of the Left in Chile, El Salvador, and Nicaragua
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jeffrey Gould and Doug Bell discuss recent political trends in Latin America.
Anatol Lieven Reports From Ukraine, Plus Amy Wilentz on Haiti Anatol Lieven Reports From Ukraine, Plus Amy Wilentz on Haiti
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, life during wartime in Kyiv and fighting gangs in Port-Au-Prince.
Apr 27, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Elie Mystal, Joan Walsh, and Chris Lehmann on Trump and His 34 Felonies Elie Mystal, Joan Walsh, and Chris Lehmann on Trump and His 34 Felonies
On this episode of Start Making Sense, we feature highlights of The Nation’s roundtable on Trump’s arraignment, plus the story of SOLA, the School of Leadership Afghanistan.
Apr 13, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Katha Pollitt on Women in 2023, Plus Christian Appy on Protest in 1969 Katha Pollitt on Women in 2023, Plus Christian Appy on Protest in 1969
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we review the bad news–and the good news–about American women. We’ll also talk about the Vietnam Moratorium protests.
Mar 23, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
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.
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 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
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.
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.