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Best of the Left - Leftist Perspectives on Progressive Politics, News, Culture, Economics and DemocracyYes, GOP Policies Really Are That Bad: Trump's Corruption and the One Big Beautiful Bill ActAir Date 5/30/2025 Given the overwhelming weirdness of Trump and his malfeasant style of governance, it would be perfectly understandable for casual observers to believe that his signature piece of legislation, weirdly named in reality the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," was itself also likely to be pretty weird; a potential departure from usual Republican Party policy priorities. In reality, what's weird is how deeply normal it is: take from the poor and give to the rich while letting corporations get away with murder. Full Show Notes Check out our new show, SOLVED! on...2025-05-303h 12
The Jim Acosta ShowCongressman Suhas Subramanyam, Michael Fanone, Historian Julian Zelizer and former asst. US attorney Dan ToomeyThank you Ramona Grigg, Caroline Henry, Kristin Lehrer, Caro Henry, Mark, and many others for tuning into my live video with Julian Zelizer, Michael Fanone, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, and Dan Toomey! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jimacosta.substack.com/subscribe2025-05-0157 min
Broken LawEpisode 164: Holiday Reading WishlistIf you are doing some last minute holiday shopping or resolving to read more books in 2025, we have got you covered. Lindsay Langholz and Christopher Wright Durocher share what books are on their wishlist this holiday season, and Valerie Nannery speaks with Joshua Perry about his novel, Seraphim.Join the Progressive Legal Movement Today: ACSLaw.orgHost: Lindsay Langholz, Senior Director of Policy and ProgramHost: Christopher Wright Durocher, Vice President of Policy and Program, ACSHost: Valerie Nannery, Senior Director of Policy a...2024-12-2433 min
Foreign Policy LiveHow History Will View Trump’s ReturnWhat was supposed to be one of the closest elections in history ended early Wednesday morning with a decisive victory for former U.S. President Donald Trump. The election took place against a backdrop of a particularly divided and polarized electorate. Does history have any precedents or lessons for the current moment? Join FP’s Ravi Agrawal in conversation with historians Julian E. Zelizer and Joanne Freeman.Suggested reading (FP links are paywall-free):FP Staff: What Trump’s Win Means for U.S. Foreign PolicyJulian E. Zelizer: When Did Democrats Lose...2024-11-0847 min
Book Club with Michael SmerconishJulian Zelizer: "Fault Lines"Michael's conversation with Princeton University Professor Julian Zelizer, author of "Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974."2022-07-1822 min
Potstirrer PodcastThe Bill Clinton Impeachment Scandal in the Age of #MeTooCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content discussing explicit sexuality, sexual assault and harassment, violence, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. In this public release of a Patreon bonus episode originally released in November 2018, Jaye goes back in time to tell the story of the impeachment of President Bill Clinton in 1998, and the scandals that led up to it. Clinton - and many of his supporters - believe that he was unfairly targeted by congressional Republicans for a consensual affair with a White House intern. But was that the case? And was Clinton's affair with Monica Lewinsky simply a "private"...2022-05-3137 min
Princeton UP Ideas PodcastJulian E. Zelizer, "The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment" (Princeton UP, 2022)The Presidency of Donald J. Trump: A First Historical Assessment (Princeton University Press, 2022) presents a first draft of history by offering needed perspective on one of the nation's most divisive presidencies. Acclaimed political historian Julian Zelizer brings together many of today's top scholars to provide balanced and strikingly original assessments of the major issues that shaped the Trump presidency.When Trump took office in 2017, he quickly carved out a loyal base within an increasingly radicalized Republican Party, dominated the news cycle with an endless stream of controversies, and presided over one of the most contentious one-term presidencies in...2022-05-031h 02
That Said With Michael ZeldinA Conversation with Julian Zelizer, Author, ‘Abraham Joshua Heschel, A Life of Radical Amazement’
Join Michael Zeldin as he speaks with Princeton historian Julian Zelizer about his book, Abraham Joshua Heschel, A Life of Radical Amazement. In his lifetime, Rabbi Heschel helped to carve out space for progressive religious voices on the national and international stage in the civil rights, anti-war, and religious freedom movements. Coretta Scott King, called Heschel “one of the great men of our times.”
Julian Zelizer is the Malcolm Stevenson Forbes, Class of 1941 Professor of History and Public Affairs, Princeton University. He is the author and editor of 20 books on American political history and is...2022-03-0958 min
Post ReportsHappy Presidents’ Day! Or … not?Students, teachers and historians reflect on what has changed – and what should change – about the way we teach presidential history today.Read more:Americans are grappling with the complex legacies of former presidents.In just the past few weeks, a Theodore Roosevelt statue came down in New York City and a high school in New Jersey named after Woodrow Wilson officially decided to drop the president’s name.Today’s episode is hosted by Lilian Cunningham and looks to students...2022-02-2124 min
PresidentialBONUS | Happy Presidents’ Day! Or … not?Students, teachers and historians reflect on what has changed — and should change — about the way we teach presidential history today. This special episode features presidential experts Barbara Perry and Julian Zelizer, “How the Word Is Passed” author Clint Smith, and the AP government and politics class of teacher Michael Martirone.2022-02-2126 minThat Said With Michael ZeldinA Conversation with Julian Zelizer, Author, ‘Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, The Fall of a Speaker, And the Rise of the New Republican Party’
Join Michael Zeldin in a conversation with Princeton historian, Julian Zelizer, about his book, Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, The Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party.
In Burning Down the House, Zelizer pinpoints the moment when Gingrich began steering our country onto a path of bitter partisanship and ruthless politics — which culminated in the election of Donald Trump. Perhaps more than any other politician, Gingrich introduced the rhetoric and tactics that have shaped the Trump presidency.
Guest
Julian E. Zelizer
Julian E. Zelizer has been o...2021-07-161h 03
Politics and Polls#225: Conspiracies in American Politics (Michael Butter and Nancy Rosenblum)Conspiracy theories are embedded in American history, though today they circulate at speeds we haven't seen before. Qanon, or Q, is a modern-day example of the power of conspiracies in American political discourse. Loyalty to Q is a common theme among those involved in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol. Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang work to disentangle the web of conspiracy theories and their effects in this episode with two experts: Michael Butter and Nancy Rosenblum. Butter is author of "The Nature of Conspiracy Theories" and is professor of American literature and cultural history at...2021-03-2538 min
Alyssa Milano: Sorry Not SorryEnding the Filibuster to Save America with Adam JentlesonCritical legislation on issues ranging from racial justice, the Equal Rights Amendment, gun violence prevention, economic justice, LGBTQIA rights, and so much more are at risk of dying in the senate because of the tyranny of the minority. The filibuster, an accident of the senate rules, is holding the chamber hostage, turning a majority-rule body into an arena of obstructionism.
To discuss the filibuster and efforts to do away with it, we invited Adam Jentleson on to the show. Adam served as Deputy Chief of Staff to Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid, where he advised on strategy a...2021-03-2235 min
Ring of Fire Radio with Farron CousinsEpisode 550: The Moment the Republican Party Became Bitter and Ruthless; The Force Behind The Right's Efforts to Stop Change; Rest in Power Michael BrooksOn today’s show…
We’ll talk to Princeton Political History Professor, Julian Zelizer, about his new book, “Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party.”
We’ll also speak to popular progressive activist, Ilyse Hogue, whose new book, “The Lie That Binds,” takes a deep dive into the forces behind the conservative political machine and their efforts to thwart social progress.
And Heather “Digby” Parton will help guide me through this week’s biggest stories.2020-07-241h 35
Stay Tuned with PreetBallot Battles (with Michael Waldman)On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, "Ballot Battles," Preet answers listeners’ questions about online learning, mail fraud, and the Equal Time Doctrine. Then, Michael Waldman, President of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, joins Preet for a discussion about voting.
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247...2020-04-231h 11
Stay Tuned with PreetBallot Battles (with Michael Waldman)On this week’s episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, "Ballot Battles," Preet answers listeners’ questions about online learning, mail fraud, and the Equal Time Doctrine. Then, Michael Waldman, President of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, joins Preet for a discussion about voting.
To listen to Stay Tuned bonus content, become a member of CAFE Insider.
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As always, tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247...2020-04-231h 14
Politics and Polls#144: The Origins of the Internet Ft. David Kushner The internet continues to expand and grow in complexity, yet many people are unaware of its origins. Understanding the internet’s roots could be beneficial when looking toward the future of the web. David Kushner, award-winning journalist and author, joins Julian E. Zelizer to talk about his new book, “The Players Ball: A Genius, A Con Man, and the Secret History of the Internet’s Rise.” The book tells the relatively unknown story of Gary Kremen, creator of Match.com, and his fight for ownership of Sex.com against Stephen Michael Cohen. Kushner demonstrates how the Internet has evolved as a com...2019-06-2046 min
Stay Tuned with PreetBlame Today On the 70s (with Kevin Kruse and Julian Zelizer)Guests:
Kevin Kruse is a Professor of History at Princeton University.
Julian Zelizer is a Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.
*Interview taped on 1/21/19.
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Kevin and Julian discuss:
Their new book Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974 that traces the history of today’s economic, political and social divisions
The legacy of civil rights movements and Martin Luther King, Jr.
The role of Twitter historians and their obligation to speak up and correct misinformation
References made in the episode:
Historian Michael Besc...2019-01-2459 min
Stay Tuned with PreetBlame Today On the 70s (with Kevin Kruse and Julian Zelizer)Guests:
Kevin Kruse is a Professor of History at Princeton University.
Julian Zelizer is a Professor of History and Public Affairs at Princeton’s Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs.
*Interview taped on 1/21/19.
On this episode of Stay Tuned, Kevin and Julian discuss:
Their new book Fault Lines: A History of the United States Since 1974 that traces the history of today’s economic, political and social divisions
The legacy of civil rights movements and Martin Luther King, Jr.
The role of Twitter historians and their obligation to speak up and correct misinformation
References made in the episode:
Historian Michael Besc...2019-01-241h 00
Politics with Amy WalterPutting Together the Pieces of Mueller's Investigation PuzzleIt's been a rapid fire few days in special counsel Robert Mueller's ongoing investigation into Russian collusion during the run-up to the 2016 presidential, with sentencing memos for Paul Manafort and Michael Cohen last week, followed by Cohen's sentencing this week. Also this week, we learned from federal prosecutors that the National Enquirer’s parent company, American Media Inc. has admitted to paying hush money to silence a woman who alleged an affair with Donald Trump in “concert with” the Trump Campaign, corroborating Cohen's account.
And in a separate investigation, Maria Butina pleaded guilty to conspiracy, admitting that she tried to in...2018-12-1445 min
Politics and Polls#44: A Disastrous Week in Washington Washington has been hit with a trifecta of catastrophic events in the past week. First, President Donald Trump fired Federal Bureau of Investigation Director James Comey, justifying his decision by pointing toward Comey’s mishandling of the investigation of Hillary Clinton’s emails. Trump later changed course, admitting he fired Comey for continuing the investigation about Russia’s role in disrupting the 2016 election. Just days later, news broke that Trump shared classified information about the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) with Russian diplomats in the Oval Office — a decision defended by Trump and Lt. Gen. H. R. McMas...2017-05-1836 min
Politics and Polls#33: Trade in a Trumpian World President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw from the negotiating process of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and has vowed to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. Both moves signal to foreign nations that the United States may have a very different outlook on international trade under President Trump. In this episode of Politics & Polls, professors Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang interview (Ret.) Amb. Michael B.G. Froman ’85 about his outlook for international trade in a ‘Trumpian World.’ Amb. Froman served in President Obama’s cabinet as the U.S. Trade Representative from June 2013 to January 2017. There, h...2017-03-0235 min
Politics and Polls#14: The Fight to Vote Despite this year’s tense presidential debates, fierce political battles and polarized atmosphere, it still comes down to one simple act: marking your ballot. While it takes mere seconds, voting remains at the heart of our democracy. But voting wasn’t always so easy. The issue of voting rights in America has been long debated and has changed dramatically since the country was founded. From then until now, Americans have fought for the right to vote, while many tried to stop them. In episode 14, professors Julian Zelizer and Sam Wang interview Michael Waldman, author of “The Fight to Vote,”...2016-10-0638 min
Dynamic NetworkThe Zeitgeist: January 31, 2016EPISODE 23: This week, The Zeitgeist discusses Kanye vs. Wiz & Amber, the Iowa Caucuses, Facebook Emojis, Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson, and more. Enjoy!
THIS WEEK’S TOPICS
The Sizzle
Kanye vs. Wiz Khalifa (& Amber Rose) http://www.eonline.com/shows/e_news/news/735136/everything-you-need-to-know-about-kanye-west-s-feud-with-amber-rose-wiz-khalifa-watch
Politics
Iowa caucuses: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/01/29/iowa-caucuses-history-jimmy-carter-julian-zelizer/79426692/
Odd News
62-year-old Texas man receives life sentence for numerous drunk-driving arrests and conviction...2016-01-311h 09