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 fundraising tools and resources to raise awareness and financial support for their volunteer service. You can learn more about them at their website, globalcareforce.org. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

In this episode, Jonathan welcomes back Dr. Prit Buttar as the two talk through connections and differences in World War II and today’s Gaza–Israel conflict. This episode contains mentions of sexual assault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Out of the Box with Jonathan Russo, Jonathan speaks with Jeffrey S. Robbins about the Republican party's gaslighting of America, the seemingly unsmearable reputation of Donald Trump, and "how the entire party has turned into a bunch of crybabies." They discuss how Republicans attempted to ruin the Clintons with Whitewater, Benghazi, and Monica Lewinsky, as well as how the "birther" Obama lies were a central plank of the Trump platform, yet when the truth of corruption and insurrection is turned on them, they cry "persecution." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prit and Jonathan discuss Prit's latest release, To Besiege a City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marion Nestle, renowned food writer and professor of nutrition, food studies, and public health, joins Jonathan to talk about the latest craze of diet injections hitting the market.---Marion Nestle is Paulette Goddard Professor of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, Emerita, at New York University, in the department she chaired from 1988-2003 and from which she retired in September 2017. She is also Visiting Professor of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell. She is the author, co-author, or co-editor of fifteen books, several of them prize-winning, notably What to Eat; Food Politics: How the Food Industry Influences Nutrition and Health; and Soda Politics:Taking on Big Soda (and Winning). Her most recent book is a memoir, Slow Cooked: An Unexpected Life in Food Politics (2022). She is working on an updated and thoroughly revised edition of What to Eat for Picador Press (currently scheduled for March 2025).She blogs almost daily at www.foodpolitics.com, where she is writing about these very issues. Read Marion’s blog on obesity drugs here: https://www.foodpolitics.com/2023/10/the-new-obesity-drugs-a-threat-to-the-food-industry.She has received many awards and honors: In 2011, Michael Pollan ranked her as the #2 most powerful foodie in America (after Michelle Obama), and Mark Bittman ranked her #1 in his list of foodies to be thankful for. She is the recipient of the 2023 Edinburgh Medal for Science and Humanities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan Russo talks to Jonathan Davis about the current status of the Republican candidates and what may be motivating some of their policies.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan is joined by our resident China expert, James Stuber, to discuss the Chinese Communist Party and how American investors are financing the manufacturing dominance and theft of intellectual property as well as funding the Chinese military. James also discussed his and the Coalition for a Prosperous America's legislative solutions to address this issue. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan is joined by Dan Perry to chat updates about the status of Palestinian refugees in the West Bank, Gaza, Lebanon and beyond. 75 years after displacement, what's happened? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan sits down with today's guest for a very special episode. He's going inside the mind of the Deep State -- with an exclusive interview with one of the Deep State's very own leaders -- and you'll never believe what "Mr. Deep State" has to say! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative commentator Ann Coulter declared recently, “I’m calling on EVERY REPUBLICAN TO COMMIT SUICIDE in solidarity with Trump!” Was this mere tongue-in-cheek, or is there some truth to it? Jonathan sits down with psychologist and leading expert in suicide Thomas Joiner (Florida State University) to discuss. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Jonathan interviews gastroenterologist Dr. Joseph Weiss about the benefits of the gut biome. Find Dr. Weiss' work here: http://www.smartaskbooks.com/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan talks with Marcin Piotrowski from the Folkowisko Foundation about the work that the organization has been doing to provide aid to Ukrainians over the last year. To support the Folkowisko Foundation, go to https://fundacja.folkowisko.org/en/main/wsparcie/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan is joined once more by Dr. Clyde Barrow, professor and chair of the Department of Political Science at the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley, to talk all things Through the Marxist Lens. In this special bonus episode of the series, they discuss the recent murder of Tyre Nichols and the system of policing in a capitalist state. This week’s episode has mentions of police brutality, violence, and racism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, Jonathan and Dan discuss Israeli emigration, the new Israeli government, and the current state of the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, Jonathan is joined by doctor, British Army veteran, and historian Prit Buttar. The two discuss Prit's newest book The Meat Grinder, and the implications Russia's World War II strategy have in the battle for Ukraine today. Today's episode has references to violence and war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jonathan and James discuss the abrupt end of the Zero Covid policy in China and the impact that it has economically and culturally. Today’s episode has references to violence and sexual assault. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's show, we feature two Jonathans, host Jonathan Russo and guest Jonathan T. Davis, who reflect on Mayor Eric Adams' announcement that he plans to involuntarily hospitalize mentally ill homeless people. They discuss their histories as lifelong New Yorkers and how that affects their view of the new plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan and Steve discuss the impact of clickbait on this year's elections, share their support of mandatory national service, and brainstorm potential candidates for the 2024 presidential race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Benny Avni and Jonathan Russo discuss some of the latest developments in Israel and the mid-east. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan welcomes Dr. Thomas Weber, professor of history and international affairs, and director of the Center for Global Security and Governance at the University of Aberdeen. Mr. Weber is also a senior associate at the Center for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto, and recently became a Visiting Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution. Together, the duo discuss propaganda in Nazi Germany compared to modern-day America, and just what "The Big Lie" means for American democracy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan welcomes guest Craig Unger to discuss his most recent book, "American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated Donald Trump, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed, Power, and Treachery." Mr. Unger is the author of five books on the Republican Party’s assault on democracy, three of which were New York Times bestsellers. He covered national security and the Middle East for Vanity Fair magazine for 15 years, and has written for Esquire, The New Republic, the Washington Post, and many other publications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Continuing the China conversation, Jonathan and James Stuber discuss the uncanny parallels between two heads of state, President Xi Jinping of the People's Republic of China, and President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan welcomes Dr. Thomas Weber, professor of history and international affairs, and director of the Center for Global Security and Governance at the University of Aberdeen. Mr. Weber, also a senior associate at the Center for European, Russian and Eurasian Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Toronto. Together, the duo discuss and compare anarchy in Donald Trump's America vs. anarchy in Adolf Hitler's Germany. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In their third episode about China, Jonathan and Mr. Stuber set out to answer one core question: what role did China and the U.S.' other trade agreements play in the rise of Donald Trump and his “supporters"? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jonathan and Mr. Stuber delve deeper into the China issue, focusing specifically on China's impact on America and "free trade." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Jonathan and attorney, author, and friend James Stuber discuss "the China threat." Mr. Stuber previously served as chief legislative assistant to a senior member of the U.S. House of Representatives, then embarking on a career in private practice. In 2014, he returned to public policy as he began research on his book, What if Things Were Made in America Again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.