The Ezra Klein Show
New York Times Opinion
Ezra Klein invites you into a conversation on something that matters. How do we address climate change if the political system fails to act? Has the logic of markets infiltrated too many aspects of our lives? What is the future of the Republican Party? What do psychedelics teach us about consciousness? What does sci-fi understand about our present that we miss? Can our food system be just to humans and animals alike?
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May 12, 2026 • 1h 32min
I Have Some Questions for the Democrats Who Want to Run California
Antonio Villaraigosa, former Los Angeles mayor focused on big-city governance. Matt Mahan, San Jose mayor and ex-tech founder pushing pro-housing local reforms. Katie Porter, policy-focused former congresswoman on tenant protections. Xavier Becerra, ex-attorney general and HHS secretary with litigation experience. Tom Steyer, philanthropist and climate activist funding housing initiatives. They debate construction costs, permitting delays, modular housing, enforcement vs local control, and interim solutions.
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May 8, 2026 • 1h 14min
GLP-1s and the ‘Wild West’ of Wellness
Julia Belluz, health and science journalist and coauthor of Food Intelligence, walks through the GLP-1 phenomenon. She traces their rapid rise, explains how they change appetite via the gut‑brain axis, and explores impacts on beauty norms, pediatric concerns, cardiovascular hints, and the risky DIY wellness market.
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May 5, 2026 • 1h 5min
The Book That Changed How I Think About Liberalism
Helena Rosenblatt, a CUNY historian and political theorist, revisits the lost history of liberalism. She explores liberality, civic education, toleration, and the tension between freedom and the common good. The conversation ranges from demagoguery and constitutional safeguards to slavery, social reform, and why liberalism came to mean opposite things in Europe and the U.S.
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Oct 2, 2024 • 4min
About the Coming Paywall
The discussion pivots around the introduction of a paywall, marking a significant shift in the podcast landscape. It delves into the reasons behind this move, emphasizing the importance of subscriber support for quality journalism. The hosts explore the challenges posed by big tech in the digital realm and outline what listeners can expect from this new chapter. It's a candid look at how evolving financial models might shape the future of content creation and distribution.
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Jan 13, 2021 • 2min
Coming Soon: The Ezra Klein Show
Dive into a thought-provoking conversation about climate change and the political system’s inaction. Explore how market logic is woven into our daily lives and ponder the future of the Republican Party. Discover what psychedelics reveal about consciousness and examine sci-fi's insights on our current reality. Engage with pressing questions on creating a fair food system for both humans and animals. Each discussion sparks new ideas in a rapidly changing world.
