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June 30, 2025 Macro Musings Podcast

Mark Blyth on the Winners and Losers from Inflation (interview with Mark Blyth)

In an interview with the Macro Musings podcast, Mark Blyth discusses his new book, Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers, the concept of angrynomics, and new ways to look at price controls and demographic decline.

June 30, 2025 The New York Times

Sound Familiar? Democrats Lay Groundwork for a ‘Project 2029’ (comments by Marc Dunkelman)

In The New York Times, Marc Dunkelman explains why connecting with voters who have lost faith in the political system is important.

June 28, 2025 The Atlantic

The World Economy Is on the Brink of Epochal Change (written by Mark Blyth)

In The Atlantic, Mark Blyth argues that the world economy is undergoing a major reboot like the 1930s, and that the future of capitalism depends on which new governing ideas societies choose to adopt.

June 27, 2025 South China Morning Post

Will the US strikes on Iran push China and North Korea to ramp up their nuclear arms programmes? (comments by Lyle Goldstein)

Lyle Goldstein comments for Asia Times, "I am more concerned that this further erodes norms both with respect to attacking nuclear infrastructure as well as encouraging the dangerous practice of preventive war in general."

June 25, 2025 Ideas Podcast

Why do people hate? (interview with Prerna Singh)

In an interview on the Ideas Podcast, Prerna Singh discussed the roots of group-based hatred and ways to break cycles of division.

June 25, 2025 Asia Times

Why China’s sitting on the Iran war sidelines (written by Lyle Goldstein)

In Asia Times, Lyle Goldstein writes that while China may benefit geopolitically from U.S. entanglement in the Middle East, Beijing continues to exercise military restraint and prioritize diplomacy in the region.

June 24, 2025 Al Jazeera

How much have US wars in the Middle East and Afghanistan cost? (Costs of War research cited)

A recent Al Jazeera article cites a report from the Costs of War Project on U.S. aid to Israel.

June 23, 2025 Making Peace Visible Podcast

Unmasking American myths about war and the military (interview with Stephanie Savell)

In an interview on the Making Peace Visible podcast, Stephanie Savell discussed whether massive U.S. defense spending is actually making the country safer.

June 23, 2025 Bucks County Beacon

Trump’s Attack on Iran Will Further Destabilize the Middle East (written by Stephen Kinzer)

In a column for Bucks County Beacon, Stephen Kinzer argues that Trump’s bombing of Iran, driven by Israeli influence, will further destabilize the Middle East and increase the likelihood of Iran pursuing nuclear weapons.

June 22, 2025 Rhode Island PBS

Rhode Island’s Crumbling Bridges: Are They Safe? (comments by Marc Dunkelman)

Marc Dunkelman comments for Rhode Island PBS, “The remarkable thing looking at the Washington Bridge project is that here we are, a few years out, and it’s still unclear who is ultimately responsible for this debacle."

June 20, 2025 Rhode Island PBS

How the Government Lost the Ability to Do Big Things (interview with Marc Dunkelman)

In an interview with Rhode Island PBS, Marc Dunkelman discussed his book Why Nothing Works, examining how government lost the capacity to tackle major infrastructure projects.

June 18, 2025 Bloomberg

Bloomberg Surveillance 6/18/2025 (interview with Wendy Schiller)

In an interview with Bloomberg, Wendy Schiller discussed rising trade tensions with China and other key priorities of the Trump administration.

June 17, 2025 The Hill

Trump’s attack on USAID is only part of his attack on Africa (written by J. Brian Atwood)

In a piece for The Hill, J. Brian Atwood writes that Trump’s cuts to aid, trade, and remittances risk destabilizing Africa and harming U.S. interests.

June 17, 2025 The Intercept

U.S. Intel Says Iran Isn’t a Nuclear Threat. Israel Wants the U.S. to Bomb It Anyway. (comments by Stephanie Savell)

Stephanie Savell comments for The Intercept, “Israel’s military capacity is dependent on the high levels of military aid it has received from the United States for the last five decades – including $17.9 billion in support since October 2023.”

June 16, 2025 National Interest

Don’t get dragged into a war with Iran (Costs of War research cited)

A recent article in the National Interest cites a Costs of War Project report estimating that military attacks on Gaza have caused tens of thousands of direct deaths and that more than 62,000 people have died of starvation.

June 16, 2025 South China Morning Post

Political assassination shocks US ahead of Trump military parade set for Washington (comments by Lyle Goldstein)

Lyle Goldstein comments for South China Morning Post, "While it will have some flashy elements, including heavy armor and attack helicopters, these elements are actually not associated with the future development of the force."

June 16, 2025 Bankrate

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 Bankrate, “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.”

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

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