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June 15, 2025 The History of Ideas Podcast

The History of Bad Ideas: Austerity (interview with Mark Blyth)

On the History of Ideas podcast, Mark Blyth discussed how the harmful idea of austerity persists across decades and continues to shape politics in the UK, Argentina and the U.S.

June 14, 2025 The New York Times

Violeta Barrios de Chamorro, 95, Dies; Led Nicaragua After Civil War (written by Stephen Kinzer)

In The New York Times, Stephen Kinzer writes that Violeta Chamorro, who became Central America's first elected female president, led Nicaragua through postwar reconciliation with moral authority and maternal strength, becoming a unifying symbol in a deeply divided nation.

June 13, 2025 South China Morning Post

What does China’s military gain from operating 2 aircraft carriers in second island chain? (comment by Lyle Goldstein)

In an interview with the South China Morning Post, Lyle Goldstein said China’s dual-carrier drills in the western Pacific serve both as preparation for a potential conflict over Taiwan and as a show of force aimed at deterring U.S. and Japanese intervention.

June 13, 2025 Arte

Is Europe pivoting on Israel? (interview with Omer Bartov)

In an interview with Arte, Omer Bartov argued that describing the conflict in Gaza as a traditional war is misleading and emphasized the need for historical empathy to understand its human cost and implications.

June 12, 2025 The TLS

Friends like these (written by Omer Bartov)

In a TLS article, Omer Bartov reflects on the unraveling post-WWII international order, linking today’s global conflicts to lessons unlearned from the ways democracies and the Soviet Union won the war.

June 10, 2025 Slate

Money Advice For This Weird Moment (interview with Mark Blyth)

In an interview on Slate’s "Death, Sex & Money" podcast, Mark Blyth discussed tariffs and market fluctuations.

June 10, 2025 Brown University

Q&A with David Kertzer: What it means to have an American pope (interview with David Kertzer)

In an interview with Brown University, David Kertzer reflected on the significance of an American pope.

June 9, 2025 Yahoo Finance

CEOs walk a 'delicate dance' in US–China negotiations (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview with Yahoo Finance, Wendy Schiller explains how corporate influence could affect tariff negotiations and political pressure at home.

June 9, 2025 The Philadelphia Inquirer

Progressives made it impossible to build in America, according to a new book (interview with Marc Dunkelman)

In an interview with The Philadelphia Inquirer, Marc Dunkelman explores why progressives made it impossible to build in America.

June 6, 2025 Close Up

Cuomo vs. Mamdani; Moving Beyond Robert Moses (interview with Marc Dunkelman)

In an interview with Close Up, Marc Dunkelman discussed his book Why Nothing Works, examining how decades of reforms and checks on power have hampered government's ability to accomplish major projects and what might be needed to restore effective public action.

June 6, 2025 City Journal

A Progressive’s Account of Why Our Government Doesn’t Work (Marc Dunkelman's book cited)

A City Journal book review features "Why Nothing Works," the latest book by Marc Dunkelman.

June 5, 2025 An Honorable Profession

Marc Dunkelman on Why Nothing Works (interview with Marc Dunkelman)

In an interview on the An Honorable Profession podcast, Marc Dunkelman discussed the barriers that prevent the government from solving problems and achieving broadly shared goals.

June 4, 2025 Someone Talked Podcast

The Pope at War Part 1 with David Kertzer (interview with David Kertzer)

On the Someone Talked podcast, David Kertzer discusses new revelations about what Pope Pius XII did and did not do during World War II, based on newly opened Vatican archives.

June 4, 2025 Bloomberg

Bloomberg Surveillance TV: June 4, 2025 (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discussed the latest trade tensions with China and other priorities of the U.S. presidential administration.

June 4, 2025 Fast Politics Podcast

Dana Milbank & Marc Dunkelman (interview with Marc Dunkelman)

In an interview with the Fast Politics podcast, Marc Dunkelman discusses his new book, “Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress—and How to Bring It Back.”

June 3, 2025 The Public's Radio

Six big questions about Rhode Island’s 2026 race for governor (comments by Wendy Schiller)

Wendy Schiller comments for The Public's Radio, “The longer that Rhode Island commuters, drivers, voters see the crumbled Washington Bridge and are stuck in traffic, I think the more cemented dissatisfaction is with Gov. McKee."

June 2, 2025 UnHerd

Pete Hegseth’s Taiwan speech risks conflict with China (written by Lyle Goldstein)

In a piece for UnHerd, Lyle Goldstein writes that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue may escalate tensions with China by downplaying diplomacy and overstating U.S. military deterrence in East Asia.

May 29, 2025 Bloomberg

Court Blocks Trump Global Tariffs as Nvidia Lift Markets (interview with Wendy Schiller)

Wendy Schiller told Bloomberg a court ruling blocking Trump’s tariffs could undermine his presidency and reshape his legacy.

May 29, 2025 USA Today

Trump's getting his military parade. Here's what they look like from France to Russia (comments by Lyle Goldstein)

Lyle Goldstein tells USA Today that while military parades can honor sacrifice and boost national pride, they also often signal insecurity and are more typical of authoritarian regimes seeking to showcase power.

May 28, 2025 Reuters

Gaza war testing Germany's long unconditional commitment to Israel (comments by Omer Bartov)

Omer Bartov told Reuters that while Germany’s more diverse population is driving a rhetorical shift on Israel, its concrete support remains unchanged, leaving little pressure on Netanyahu.

May 27, 2025 Nikkei Asia

The US must make hard choices on national security (written by Lyle Goldstein)

In Nikkei Asia, Lyle Goldstein argues the U.S. must make tough national security choices as it remains globally overextended despite pledges to prioritize the Indo-Pacific.

May 27, 2025 The Hill

The Supreme Court just put Venezuelan lives at risk — Congress must act (written by Dany Bahar)

In The Hill, Dany Bahar argues that ending Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans ignores their plight as refugees fleeing dictatorship, not economic migrants, and urges Congress to pass bipartisan legislation to restore their protections.

May 26, 2025 The New York Times

Trump’s E.U. Tariff Threat Could Cause Economic Damage Beyond Europe (comments by Mark Blyth)

In New York Times, Mark Blyth said Trump’s tariff threats reflect internal White House power struggles and could cause major economic damage in Europe, especially to Ireland.

May 25, 2025 The National Interest

Reverse Kissinger? No, Double Kissinger (written by Lyle Goldstein)

In The National Interest, Lyle Goldstein argues the U.S. should pursue a "double Kissinger" strategy by easing tensions with both China and Russia, rather than prioritizing deterrence of one over the other.

May 25, 2025 The Guardian

Whatever happened to Elon Musk? Tech boss drifts to margins of Trump world (comments by Wendy Schiller)

In The Guardian, Wendy Schiller said Trump used Elon Musk as a test case to gauge support for cutting federal workers, discarding him when the backlash made him a liability.

May 23, 2025 The Boston Globe

Mexico’s dangerous constitutional ‘reform’ (written by Stephen Kinzer)

In a Boston Globe column, Stephen Kinzer warns that Mexico’s plan to elect all judges under the guise of reform could undermine judicial independence, empower corrupt elites, and weaken democracy.

May 21, 2025 South China Morning Post

How China’s military might use anti-AI tactics on the battlefields of the future (comments by Lyle Goldstein)

Lyle Goldstein told the South China Morning Post that China’s PLA is rapidly developing anti-AI tactics while integrating traditional and modern combat methods, spurred by lessons from the Ukraine war and U.S. warnings over Taiwan.

May 20, 2025 Bloomberg

S&P 500 Falls After $8.6 Trillion Surge From Lows (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller said political uncertainty in Washington is fueling market volatility and raising concerns about U.S. fiscal stability.

May 19, 2025 New Books Network Podcast

Postscript: calibrating the outrage-democratic erosion, legality and politics (interview with Rob Blair)

In an interview with the New Books Network podcast, Robert Blair discusses the Democratic Erosion Consortium, which he co-founded and co-directs.

May 19, 2025 Night Owls Podcast

Night Owls Episode 66 (interview with Marc Dunkelman)

In a recent Night Owls podcast episode, Marc Dunkelman discussed his book Why Nothing Works, arguing that shifts between centralized and decentralized progressivism have stalled Democratic Party-led governance.

May 18, 2025 NPR

Walmart CEO warns tariffs will raise prices. Here's how that impacts you (interview with Mark Blyth)

In an interview with NPR, Mark Blyth discusses the economic impact of Trump's tariffs.

May 17, 2025 TIME

It’s Time for Trump and Xi to Meet (co-authored by Lyle Goldstein)

In a TIME article, co-author Lyle Goldstein argues the U.S.-China tariff pause offers a key chance for Trump and Xi to ease tensions and avoid a new Cold War through bold diplomacy.

May 12, 2025 The New York Times

Who is Pope Leo XIV? (comments by David Kertzer)

David Kertzer explained papal names and the history of Pope Leo XIII in the New York Times.

May 8, 2025 Tygodnik Powszechny

America Believes Again: What Religion Looks Like Today in the Homeland of Pope Leo XIV (comments by Michael Kennedy)

Michael Kennedy comments for Tygodnik Powszechny, “Many Catholics are now beginning to see more nationalism than God in Vance’s views.”

May 8, 2025 The New York Times

What’s in a Name? In the Case of Leo XIV, Lessons in Bridging Historical Shifts (comments by David Kertzer)

David Kertzer tells The New York Times that Pope Leo XIII bridged the pre-modern and modern Church by addressing socialism and advocating for workers, making the name Leo XIV a signal of moderation.

May 8, 2025 Radio Open Source

Trade, Trumped (interview with Mark Blyth)

In an interview with Radio Open Source, Mark Blyth explains the looming global trade war, offering insights from his hometown pub in Dundee, Scotland.

May 8, 2025 The David McWilliams Podcast

Inflation for Losers with Mark Blyth (interview with Mark Blyth)

In an interview on The David McWilliams Podcast, Mark Blyth discusses how inflation threatens liberal democracy, who it affects most and how it fuels political extremes.

May 7, 2025 Barron's

We've Been Wrong About Inflation For Years. Fixing It Now Requires New Thinking. (written by Mark Blyth)

Mark Blyth writes in Barron’s that today’s inflation stems more from supply shocks than overspending, urging a new policy approach beyond 1970s-style monetary fixes.

May 5, 2025 ArcaMax

May Fed meeting preview: Trump wants lower interest rates, but for now, his tariffs are keeping the Fed on hold (comments by Wendy Schiller)

Wendy Schiller comments for ArcaMax, “While the strategy in the short term seems to be that Trump will disrupt and blame the Fed, lowering rates creates inflation, and the consumer is going to see that everything is more expensive.”

May 1, 2025 KSAT-TV

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