James Perloff returns to Our Interesting Times to discuss his most recent article “Donald Trump and Orwell’s Doublethink.” James is an independent researcher, writer and author of several books including The Shadows of Power, Truth is a Lonely Warrior, and Thirteen Pieces of the Jigsaw: Solving Political, Cultural and Spiritual Riddles, Past and Presen ... Show More
Jul 2024
Trump: "I'm Supposed to be Dead"
Today, we look at the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.After surviving an attempt on his life, the former president says he will "bring the country together”, while President Joe Biden calls for the "temperature of politics" to be lowered. What will happen ... Show More
35m 43s
Sep 19
Jimmy Kimmel and Free Speech in the United States
<p>The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel are creating concerns and conversations about the state of free speech in the United States.</p><p>Rachel Abrams, Jim Rutenberg, Jeremy W. Peters and Adam Liptak, all journalists f ... Show More
30m 16s
Aug 21
The Right-Wing Provocateur Who Has Trump’s Ear
<p><i>Warning: This episode contains strong language.</i></p><p>In President Trump’s second term, Laura Loomer has emerged as the most influential outside adviser, telling the president whom to fire and shaping major policy decisions.</p><p>Ken Bensinger, who covers media and pol ... Show More
37m 7s
Feb 2025
Trump 2.0: Musk in the Oval, a Gift to Mayor Adams and a Win for Putin
<p>Over the past week, President Donald J. Trump dramatically ceded the stage to Elon Musk in the Oval Office, turned the Democratic mayor of New York City into a political pawn and ensured that Vladimir Putin begins peace talks with Ukraine on Russia’s terms.</p><p>The Times jou ... Show More
35m 25s