Out of the Box with Jonathan Russo

Dr. Olivia Richman, MD stops by the podcast to chat all things sex. Why is it that powerful people have much younger partners? Is all sex a transaction? And just what is the deal with Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Tamny, Editor of RealClearMarkets joins Jonathan to talk about the latest in deficit and debt, according to his newest book, Deficit Delusion: Why Everything Left, Right, and Supply-Side Tell You About the National Debt Is Wrong, out July 29th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nutritionist and food politics expert Marion Nestle joins Jonathan to talk about the state of health in America today. What's RFK Jr.'s agenda as Secretary of Health and Human Services, and will he actually have the power to change anything and "Make America Healthy Again?" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan talks writing and journalism with Ambrose Clancy, editor of the Shelter Island Reporter and author of Blind Pilot and My Life in Pieces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan and Prit discuss the Western front, the brutality of war, and what to expect from Ukraine and Russia moving forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We welcome back frequent contributor Thomas Weber to discuss how we move from surrender to rebuilding in the aftermath of war. What similarities exist between modern Gaza and the Germany of World War II? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan is joined by World War II historian Dr. Prit Buttar to talk about his new book, Hero City: Leningrad 1943–44. Along with the battle, they explore the questions of history as a subject: who gets to write history? Does it change? And why learn it at all? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan and Asaf Romirowsky share their latest musings on the War in Gaza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Russo talks to esteemed professor of Marxist Theory, Clyde Barrow about the surprising results of the 2024 election-- and how the majority of Americans actually voted (spoiler alert, they didn't). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an episode exploring one of Jonathan's personal passions, he dives deep the late great James Lovelock, scientist and environmentalist, with his friend and fellow climate scholar, Dr. Blair Feltmate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Historian and consultant on new film Goebbels and the Fuhrer Dr. Thomas Weber joins Jonathan to answer the age old question: is Trump a modern-day Hitler? They talk about differences and similarities between modern American and Nazi propaganda, as well as the strategies behind it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Value investor and philanthropist Whitney Tilson joins this week's episode to talk about his recent trips to Ukraine and his fundraising efforts. To donate to his efforts, visit http://taps.org/Tilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resident OOTB China expert James Stuber is back! And this time, he's talking all things tariffs with Jonathan. How are Chinese retailers Shein and Temu shipping merchanise tariff-free? What could the future of Chinese economic policy look like, and what are investors doing about it now? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Out of the Box, we welcome the return of Jonathan T. Davis, as both Jonathans debate the merits of Vice President Harris and Former President Trump. Why did RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard join the Trump campaign, and does Jonathan think we'll see more election denialism if Trump loses in November? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this special solo episode of Out of the Box with Jonathan Russo, Jonathan unpacks the clickbait you're seeing in national and local papers. Why are journalists compelled to defend Trump in the wake of all his chaos? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friend of the pod Justin Glawe (American Doom) is welcomed back to share thoughts about the election officials Trump shouted out in Georgia, his journalism work covering election deniers, and why we should be focusing on the so-thought small parts of the election process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan is joined by political theorist and attorney Jeff Robbins to discuss how the Democratic Party should proceed following Joe Biden's withdrawal from candidacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan and Benny Avni talk about the history leading up to the war in Gaza and potential foreign relations outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friend of the pod Jeffrey Robbins is welcomed back to Out of the Box to talk about his new book, Notes from the Brink, a published collection of essays. The two dive deep into election denialism, Trumpism, and crack a few lawyer jokes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Journalist Justin Glawe joins Jonathan Russo to talk all things January 6th and November 5th. What sparks election denialism, and what makes people stick with it? Find out on this week's episode of Out of the Box with Jonathan Russo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the latest episode of Out of the Box, Jonathan is joined by John Reilly, who recounts his recent medical volunteering in Ukraine. John talks about his experiences and the people he met, connecting with Jonathan's time in Ukraine a year ago. About Care Force: Global Care Force partners with organizations providing safety net services in their communities. They equip individuals and groups with f...

Jonathan is joined by Dan Perry to talk about why the war in Gaza has captured the world's attention when there are many devastating conflicts across the globe. The two give a summary of the conflict thus far, and discuss what could be next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Out of the Box with Jonathan Russo, expert on China and legislative counsel for the Coalition for a Prosperous America, James Stuber, rejoins as guest. He and Jonathan talk all things China, including just what's creating a Space Race 2.0 between the United States and China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Russo talks to esteemed professor of Marxist Theory, Clyde Barrow, who unequivocally states that Trump is the effect, not the cause, of the chaotic and authoritarian impulse in American politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, Jonathan is joined by Thomas Weber to discuss what links the social and political movements of 1930s-1940s Germany and 2024 America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.