Podcast Episodes

The Meaning of Pope Francis

Episode 113

The passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025 marked not just the end of a papacy but the end of an era in global politics. The moment in which Francis spoke before Congress a decade ago and identifi…

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Madness of Trump’s Tariffs (w/ John Ganz) [TEASER]

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Speaking in the Rose Garden on April 2, or as he called it, "Liberation Day," President Trump unveiled his plans …

Published on 4 months, 4 weeks ago

UNLOCKED: How the Pandemic Changed Everything (w/ David Wallace-Wells)

In response to several requests from our (wonderful) Patreon subscribers, we're unlocking this episode from behind the paywall. Consider subscribing at Patreon.com/KnowYourEnemy to never miss an epis…

Published on 5 months ago

How the Pandemic Changed Everything (w/ David Wallace-Wells) [TEASER]

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This month marked five years since the formal start of the pandemic in the United States in March 2020, when the …

Published on 5 months, 1 week ago

Becoming Elon Musk, Part Two

Episode 112

If there's ever been a Know Your Enemy subject worthy of two episodes, it is Elon Musk—currently the world's richest man, CEO and leader of several pathbreaking companies, ringleader of the Departmen…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Becoming Elon Musk, Part One

Episode 111

If there's ever been a Know Your Enemy subject worthy of two episodes, it is Elon Musk—currently the world's richest man, CEO and leader of several pathbreaking companies, ringleader of the Departmen…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

"Exit From Within" (August 2022)

Here's something a little creepy. In a bonus episode from August 2022, Matt and Sam were discussing Sam's profile of Arizona Senate hopeful and Peter Thiel-protégé Blake Masters when we found ourselv…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

How Bad Is It? [TEASER]

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Just over a month into Trump's second term, Matt and Sam offer their thoughts on where we're at—and, to be blunt,…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Pay Attention! (w/ Chris Hayes)

Episode 110

We're all anxious, and none of us can pay attention. We don't read long books anymore; our kids don't read at all. When we watch TV, we scroll at the same time. And we absolutely cannot be alone with…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

MAGA x DOGE, So Far (w/ John Ganz) [TEASER]

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The first three weeks of Donald Trump's second administration have seen a flurry of vicious executive orders aime…

Published on 7 months ago