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The Ezra Klein Show, page 3
by New York Times Opinion · English
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What Trump Didn’t Know About IranIn this episode of The Ezra Klein Show, host Ezra Klein engages in a deep conversation with Ali Vaez, the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group, about the complex and tumultuous…14 Mar 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 38 chapters
I Asked a Former Trump Official to Justify This WarIn this episode, Ezra Klein engages in a conversation with Nadia Schadlow, a former Deputy National Security Advisor during the Trump administration.10 Mar 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 19 chapters
Why the Pentagon Wants to Destroy AnthropicIn this episode of The Ezra Klein Show, host Ezra Klein talks with Dean Ball, a senior fellow at the Foundation for American Innovation and former AI policy advisor in the Trump administration.6 Mar 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 31 chapters
Trump’s Head-on-a-Pike Foreign PolicyIn this episode of The Ezra Klein Show, Ezra Klein speaks with Ben Rhodes, a political analyst and former senior advisor to President Obama, about the recent military actions taken by the U.S.3 Mar 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 26 chapters
Trump’s Fantasy State of the UnionIn this episode titled "Trump’s Fantasy State of the Union," Ezra Klein discusses President Trump's recent State of the Union address with his editor Aaron Retica.25 Feb 2026 · 47 min · 23 chapters
How Quickly Will A.I. Agents Rip Through the Economy?How Quickly Will A.I. Agents Rip Through the Economy?24 Feb 2026 · 1 h 38 min · 46 chapters
Inside Trump’s ‘Royal Court’In this episode of "The Ezra Klein Show," host Ezra Klein discusses the dynamics of Donald Trump's second term in the White House with reporters Ashley Parker and Michael Scherer from *The Atlantic*.20 Feb 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 31 chapters
The Infrastructure of Jeffrey Epstein’s PowerA conversational podcast hosted by Ezra Klein that addresses pressing societal issues through insightful discussions with various guests.13 Feb 2026 · 1 h 26 min · 38 chapters
George Saunders on Anger, Ambition and SinIn this episode of *The Ezra Klein Show*, Ezra Klein converses with acclaimed author George Saunders, known for his works including "Lincoln in the Bardo" and his latest novel "Vigil." The discussion…10 Feb 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 37 chapters
We Didn’t Ask for This InternetIn this episode, Ezra Klein hosts a discussion with Cory Doctorow and Tim Wu about the current state of the internet in 2026, the decline from its original promise, and potential policy solutions to…6 Feb 2026 · 1 h 27 min · 35 chapters
Is Your Social Life Missing Something? This Is For You.Priya Parker, author of "The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters"3 Feb 2026 · 1 h 31 min · 37 chapters
How the World Sees America, With Adam ToozeIn this episode, Ezra Klein hosts historian Adam Tooze to discuss the changing global perception of America amidst a shifting world order.30 Jan 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 22 chapters
The Most Important Foreign Policy Speech in YearsThis episode discusses a significant foreign policy speech by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, delivered at the World Economic Forum in Davos.27 Jan 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 36 chapters
The Staggering Scale of Trump’s Anti-Immigrant CrackdownIn this episode, Ezra Klein speaks with Caitlin Dickerson, an Atlantic journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner, focusing on the Trump administration's extensive immigration enforcement measures and…23 Jan 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 27 chapters
Has Trump Achieved a Lot Less Than It Seems?[Date not provided in the transcript]16 Jan 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 18 chapters
Can James Talarico Reclaim Christianity for the Left?In this episode of "The Ezra Klein Show," host Ezra Klein interviews Texas State Representative James Talarico, who has gained prominence through social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.13 Jan 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 44 chapters
Venezuela, Renee Good and Trump’s ‘Assault on Hope’In this episode of *The Ezra Klein Show*, host Ezra Klein engages in a profound discussion with M.10 Jan 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 28 chapters
What Trump Wants in VenezuelaIn this episode, Ezra Klein discusses the Trump administration's actions in Venezuela, particularly focusing on the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and the implications of this operation.6 Jan 2026 · 58 min · 32 chapters
This Question Can Change Your LifeIn this episode, Ezra Klein engages in a contemplative dialogue with Stephen Batchelor, a prominent author on Buddhism and meditation.2 Jan 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 20 chapters
‘This is Something that Traditional Economics Isn’t Prepared to Deal With’‘This is Something that Traditional Economics Isn’t Prepared to Deal With’23 Dec 2025 · 1 h 18 min
The Simplest Way to Save Lives With Your MoneyIn this episode, Ezra Klein speaks with Elie Hassenfeld, co-founder and CEO of GiveWell, about the organization’s mission to determine how to maximize the impact of charitable donations.16 Dec 2025 · 1 h 5 min
Best Of: Zadie Smith on Populists, Frauds and Flip PhonesIn this episode of The Ezra Klein Show, host Ezra Klein engages in a deep conversation with acclaimed writer Zadie Smith.12 Dec 2025 · 1 h 13 min
The Contradictions of Gavin NewsomIn this episode of *The Ezra Klein Show*, host Ezra Klein interviews California Governor Gavin Newsom, who is increasingly viewed as a potential frontrunner for the 2028 Democratic presidential…10 Dec 2025 · 1 h 46 min
Interesting Times: She Exposed Epstein and Shares MAGA’s AngerShe Exposed Epstein and Shares MAGA’s Anger2 Dec 2025 · 59 min