What the Cold War Did to Liberalism (w/ Samuel Moyn)

What the Cold War Did to Liberalism (w/ Samue...

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Hitler, "The Lessons of History," and the Maw of Late-Stage Trumpism [Teaser]

Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy.In this conversation, Matt and Sam range widely, beginning with Sam's recent NYT review of a book explaining how Hitler "dismantled a democracy in 53 days" then discussing the late, great conse ...  Show more

 . 8min 21sec
The Pump and Dump Presidency (w/ Jacob Silverman)

Donald Trump is the most corrupt president in American history, and it isn't close. Between his family's crypto business — designed to enable foreign oligarchs, criminals, and state actors to bribe the administration while enriching Trump and his family — his insider trading and ...  Show more

 . 1h 18min

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