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Ezra Klein interviews Catherine Rampell about the potential impact of the proposed Republican budget, which they've dubbed the "Big Budget Bomb." They discuss how the bill would add trillions to the national debt, primarily benefiting the wealthy through tax cuts while cutting critical safety net programs like Medicaid...
Ezra Klein interviews Jake Tapper, co-author of "Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again," discussing the book's findings on the alleged cover-up of President Biden's cognitive decline. They explore the Robert Hur report, the White House's reaction to it, and the ac...
This episode explores the question of whether the United States is currently undergoing a slide towards authoritarianism, examining different perspectives on the state of American democracy. Against the backdrop of concerns about the erosion of democratic norms, the discussion features Zack Beauchamp, who argues that T...
This episode explores the intersection of education and artificial intelligence, particularly focusing on how to prepare children for an uncertain future shaped by rapidly advancing technology. Ezra Klein and Rebecca Winthrop discuss the purpose of education in the age of AI, where traditional skills are increasingly a...
This episode explores the power of stories in shaping human understanding and societal structures, featuring Margaret Atwood's insights on why humans think in narratives and the dangers of manipulative storytelling. Atwood posits that stories initially served to teach survival skills and explain the unexplainable, but ...
This episode explores the economic and moral dimensions of trade policy, particularly tariffs, through the lens of Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez's unique political position as a Democrat representing a Trump-leaning district. Against the backdrop of shifting political alignments where traditional party stances ...
This episode explores the complexities of US dollar dominance in the global financial system and the potential risks associated with its continued hegemony. Against the backdrop of decades of American financial leadership, the interview delves into the benefits of this "exorbitant privilege," including lower borrowing...
This episode explores the challenges of achieving ambitious policy goals in the United States, particularly concerning infrastructure development and green energy initiatives. Against the backdrop of a discussion about Ezra Klein's book "Abundance," guests Saikat Chakrabarti and Zephyr Teachout debate the role of con...
This episode explores the mystical and unexpected forces at play in the Trump administration and their influence on contemporary politics and belief systems. Against the backdrop of Donald Trump's unexpected political resurgence, Ross Douthat argues that Trump embodies a "man of destiny" figure, a concept that has pro...
This episode explores the recurring theme of illiberalism in American history and its implications for contemporary politics. Against the backdrop of concerns about Donald Trump's presidency, the conversation examines whether Trump's actions represent an anomaly or a continuation of deeply ingrained illiberal tendenci...
This episode explores the Trump administration's alleged unlawful deportation of individuals to El Salvadoran prisons, specifically focusing on the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia. Against the backdrop of this case, the discussion delves into the administration's defiance of Supreme Court orders and the lack of c...
This episode explores the evolving US-China relationship and the prevailing bipartisan consensus in Washington D.C. regarding China as a hostile power. Against this backdrop, the conversation analyzes the limitations of current US policy, particularly concerning trade wars and technological decoupling. More significant...
This episode explores the ramifications of President Trump's trade policies, specifically the imposition of tariffs and their impact on the global economy. Against the backdrop of initial market turmoil caused by the unexpected and sweeping tariffs, the conversation pivots to the subsequent 90-day pause and its implica...
This episode explores the economic implications of Donald Trump's unexpected tariff announcement, dubbed "Liberation Day," which imposed vastly different tariffs on various countries. Against the backdrop of this significant trade shock, larger than the Smoot-Hawley tariffs, host Ezra Klein interviews Nobel laureate ...
This episode explores the impact of social media and emerging AI technologies on childhood development and the resulting anxieties among parents. Against the backdrop of rising rates of mental illness among young people, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses his book, "The Anxious Generation," and the societal...
This episode explores the current political climate in the United States, focusing on the actions and potential consequences of the Trump administration. Against the backdrop of concerns about fair elections in 2028 and a potential constitutional crisis, Ezra Klein and Claire Gordon delve into the Trump administration...
This episode explores the activities and impact of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a controversial initiative within the Trump administration, led by Elon Musk. Against the backdrop of concerns about government bloat and inefficiency, DOGE's actions, characterized by rapid and extensive cuts to various...
This podcast is an interview between Derek Thompson and Ezra Klein about Klein's book, "Abundance." The conversation traces the book's genesis, starting with Klein's 2021 essay on "supply-side progressivism" and Thompson's subsequent "Abundance Agenda" piece. They discuss the intellectual influences on the book, incl...
This Ezra Klein Show episode analyzes the 2024 Democratic presidential loss through data presented by David Shor, head of data science at Blue Rose Research. Shor reveals that the Democrats lost significant support among less politically engaged voters, particularly immigrants and young men, while highly engaged voter...
This Ezra Klein Show interview with Gillian Tett analyzes the economic strategy of the Trump administration. The discussion explores the "Mar-a-Lago Accord," a purported plan to weaken the dollar while maintaining its dominance as a reserve currency, and the broader "mercantilist" approach prioritizing American power....
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