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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Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 8min
Will Iran Break Trumpism?
Christopher Caldwell, a conservative journalist and author of The Age of Entitlement, joins a sharp debate over whether Iran could shatter Trumpism. They dig into Trumpism as democratic restoration, antiwar politics, populist revolt against bureaucracy, fractures on the right, informal influence around war, and whether Trump is a strongman or just radically transactional.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 2min
How Bad Could the Iran Oil Crisis Get?
Jason Bordoff, a Columbia energy policy expert and former Obama White House adviser, maps out how Iran’s disruption of oil flows could send prices soaring. He explores why reopening the Strait of Hormuz is so hard. The conversation tracks who gets hurt first, why diesel shortages matter fast, how China may be better positioned, and why this crisis could speed up electrification.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 20min
We’re All Living in the ‘Mirror World’ Now
Naomi Klein, author and journalist behind No Logo and Doppelganger, maps the strange alliances powering Trumpism. She explores mirror-world politics, conspiracy culture, Steve Bannon’s coalition building, wellness-meets-right diagonalism, RFK Jr.’s appeal, and why liberal institutions missed it all. The conversation also turns to AI, surveillance capitalism, and openings for a more welcoming left.
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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.
