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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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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomes United States President Donald Trump during an arrival ceremony at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada on June 16, 2025.

The Great Canadian Betrayal The Great Canadian Betrayal

On "The Time of Monsters: "Luke Savage on how Mark Carney sold out the Canadian people.

Aug 18, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Working in the New Scam Economy

Working in the New Scam Economy Working in the New Scam Economy

On "The Time of Monsters": Alexander Sammon on toiling in the grift machine.

Aug 11, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, attends an endorsement event from the union DC 37 on July 15, 2025.

Zohran Mamdani’s Social Media Triumph Zohran Mamdani’s Social Media Triumph

On "The Time of Monsters": Greg Sargent on the New York mayoral candidate's peerless digital efforts.

Aug 4, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Donald Trump reacts as he plays a round of golf at Trump Turnberry golf course during his visit to the UK on July 27, 2025.

Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Betrayal Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Betrayal

Podcast / The Time of Monsters / Jul 28, 2025 Donald Trump’s Foreign Policy Betrayal On The Time of Monsters: Stephen Wertheim on how Trump is blocking real change to the sta…

Jul 28, 2025 / Podcast

Peter Theil

How the Tech Billionaires Bought Radical Journalists How the Tech Billionaires Bought Radical Journalists

On this episode of "The Time of Monsters", I talk to Eoin Higgins about how rich tech weirdos co-opted huge chunks of the media.

Jul 21, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

US Vice President JD Vance, left, and Elbridge Colby, under secretary of defense for policy nominee for US President Donald Trump, shake hands during a Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.

The Roots of Trump’s Foreign Policy Instability The Roots of Trump’s Foreign Policy Instability

On this episode of "The Time of Monsters", Justin Logan on the factional battles that have bedevilled the White House.

Jul 14, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wave as they exit the Hotel Aman Wedding on June 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy.

How Jeff Bezos Betrayed the Legacy of “The Washington Post” How Jeff Bezos Betrayed the Legacy of “The Washington Post”

On this episode of "The Time of Monsters", Pamela Alma Weymouth on the tarnishing of her family's former crown jewel.

Jul 7, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

An Iranian flag is draped from a building damaged during a recent attack by Israel near Milad Tower in Tehran, Iran, on June 25, 2025.

The Never-Trump Crowd Still Loves Middle East Wars The Never-Trump Crowd Still Loves Middle East Wars

On this episode of "The Time of Monsters", David Klion on neocons and the attack on Iran.

Jun 29, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

President Donald Trump delivers an address to the nation accompanied by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from the White House on June 21, 2025 in Washington, D.C.

Democrats Need to Reclaim Anti-War Politics Democrats Need to Reclaim Anti-War Politics

Podcast / The Time of Monsters / Jun 22, 2025 Democrats Need to Reclaim Anti-War Politics In this episode of The Time of Monsters, Matt Duss on political organizing to stop a…

Jun 22, 2025 / Podcast

Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 30, 2025.

Elon Musk and Silicon Valley Drug Culture Elon Musk and Silicon Valley Drug Culture

On this episode of "Time of Monsters", Jacob Silverman discusses the mind-altering mess in California.

Jun 15, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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