Jonathan Alter
Journalist, best-selling author, and former columnist and editor of Newsweek. Has a Substack called Old Goats and wrote the article 'America is Now a Police State' for the Washington Monthly.
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Aug 3, 2025 • 46min
Jonathan Alter on Trump’s Authoritarian Police State
Join journalist and best-selling author Jonathan Alter as he discusses the alarming rise of authoritarianism in Trump’s America. He reveals how recent funding for ICE could create a police state and critiques the redistricting efforts in Texas. Despite the grim landscape, Alter promotes hope in citizen activism and believes Democrats can reclaim the House in the upcoming midterms. He also touches on the ethical dilemmas surrounding immigration policies and the political pressures faced by universities and law firms.
Mar 2, 2026 • 7min
The history of U.S. Presidents and Iran
Jonathan Alter, political journalist and author of books on FDR, Obama and Carter, offers historical analysis of U.S.–Iran relations. He traces lessons from the 1953 coup and 1979 revolution. He weighs the chances of a royal comeback and explains why repression and regime change are risky. Short takes on differing tactics of past and present Iranian rulers.
Oct 16, 2024 • 48min
Jeet Heer & Jonathan Alter
Jeet Heer, a staff writer for The Nation, and Jonathan Alter, author of American Reckoning, dive into Donald Trump's increasingly erratic behavior and his legal troubles. They draw parallels between Trump and Richard Nixon while examining his economic views and unusual public appearances. The discussion also touches on the pervasive themes of division and unity in today's political climate, the dangers of hidden authoritarianism, and the critical importance of active civic engagement in preserving democracy.
