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Know Your Enemy

Matthew Sitman
2024 Presidential Election
Catholicism
Kennedy Myth
American Conservatism
Chappaquiddick Incident
Power Dynamics In Politics
Garry Wills
Political Charisma
Taylor Swift
RFK Jr.
Feminism
Civil Rights Movement
Anarcho-Capitalism
Milton Friedman
Project 2025
Trump Administration
René Girard
Pop Culture
Conspiracies In Politics
Legacy Of JFK

A leftist's guide to the conservative movement, one podcast episode at a time, with co-hosts Matthew Sitman and Sam Adler-Bell.

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The shocking execution of Alex Pretti occurred after we recorded our last episode for subscribers about Minneapolis, and so the city and its people have remained... more

Last week, all eyes were on Davos as President Trump unfurled his deranged desire to buy or take Greenland from Denmark—just weeks after the United States kidnapped Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and Trump asserted the so-called "Donroe Doctrine... more

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Matt and Sam discuss the January 7 killing of Renee Good in Minneapolis by an ICE agent, the promising signs that it is proving deeply unpopular, and the less ho... more

For years now on Know Your Enemy, we've taken the January 6, 2021 insurrection as a glimpse of Trumpism unbound—not a few naive Q-anon types and tourists bumbling around, and not an excuse to be blackmailed into voting for Democrats, but a violent pr... more

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Recent Guests

Matt Kirkegaard
First time guest and expert on Latin American affairs
Episode: The Donroe Doctrine (w/ David Adler & Matt Kirkegaard)
David Adler
Returning guest and expert on Latin American politics
Progressive International
Episode: The Donroe Doctrine (w/ David Adler & Matt Kirkegaard)
Robert Draper
New York Times writer and author of 'Weapons of Mass Delusion'
The New York Times
Episode: January 6, Five Years Later (w/ Robert Draper)
Matt Dinan
Educator and commentator on the impact of AI on learning
Episode: Great Books and the AI Apocalypse (w/ Matt Dinan) [Teaser]
Kate Wagner
Architectural critic, proprietor of the McMansion Hell blog
Episode: UNLOCKED: Trump's Big, Beautiful Ballroom (w/ Kate Wagner)
Andy Elrick
Guest speaker on the topic of friendship and conservatism
Episode: On Friendship (w/ Andy Elrick)
Laura Field
Political theorist and author of "Furious Minds: The Making of the MAGA New Right"
American University and Brookings Institution
Episode: The Furious Minds of MAGA (w/ Laura Field)
Peter Beinart
Editor at large at Jewish Currents and author of Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza, a Reckoning
Jewish Currents
Episode: Zohran, the Jews, and Reckoning with Gaza (w/ Peter Beinart)
Pat Blanchfield
Freelance writer and psychoanalysis expert
Brooklyn Institute
Episode: Death, Power, and the Charlie Kirk Memorial (w/ Pat Blanchfield)

Hosts

Matthew Sitman
Co-host with a focus on political analysis and historical context surrounding conservative thought.
Sam Adler-Bell
Co-host with expertise in cultural critique and social justice issues related to conservative ideology.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Fix your audio

    Knowledgeable, interesting conversations with 2 intelligent hosts and guests bla bla bla - Matthew Sitman you need to fix your mic setup or simply avoid the letter P bc the constant plosive sounds coming out of your mouth make the whole thing unlistenable for this sensitive podcast enjoyer. God bless

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Deboufany
    United States2 months ago
  • Fabulous

    Matt and Sam offer a striking combination of rigorous intellectualism and Everyman approachability, making them perfect riverboat guides on the River Styx that is the American Right.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeterEamonn
    United States2 months ago
  • Invaluable Resource

    New listener, and cannot emphasize enough how thoughtful the hosts and their guests are. I wish everyone could hear these vital conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seb Ware
    United States2 months ago
  • Late to “Know”

    This is a wonderful podcast. Super knowledgeable and articulate. I’m new to the show, started with Osita Nwanevu. But have in a short several days have heard several great recent episodes, which sent me back to the first episode (Sam doesn’t interrupt Matt, by the way). I’m amazed at how current even the first episode seems! I think there’s a great and productive balance between Matt and Sam. That they’re both great writers is clear to me in the way they speak. Just wish I could afford a subscri... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    David in Chattanooga
    United States2 months ago
  • Brainy

    They get into the weeds. It’s great. I wish you had merch.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alaleian
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its insightful analysis and depth of knowledge regarding conservative thought.
Overall, positive feedback highlights the educational value and rigorous discourse presented in each episode.
Some specific criticisms mention a desire for more balance in assessments of conservative figures.
The show is recognized for its thoughtful engagement with complex political issues and historical context.
The hosts are praised for their chemistry and genuine friendship, which enhances the listening experience.

Chart Rankings

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#108
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#117
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#168
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#181
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#19
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#57
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Donroe Doctrine (w/ David Adler & Matt Kirkegaard)
Q: What is it that is self-evidently defeating for US interests?
Brute force actions may yield short-term wins but will ultimately damage long-term relationships and stability.
The Donroe Doctrine (w/ David Adler & Matt Kirkegaard)
Q: But what does Donald Trump say we're doing in Venezuela?
He frames it as transactional interventionism, aiming to extract resources rather than purely ideological motivations.
The Donroe Doctrine (w/ David Adler & Matt Kirkegaard)
Q: What made you say that? What were the actual chess pieces put in place that made it seem inevitable that something like this was going to happen?
The stunning amount of firepower that the United States had arrayed on the Venezuelan coast and the harmony of interests within the Trump White House pointed toward military action.
January 6, Five Years Later (w/ Robert Draper)
Q: What do we make of Nick Fuentes?
He represents a growing movement of far-right ideology and appeals to disaffected young men, emphasizing their grievances and frustrations with the current socio-political climate.
January 6, Five Years Later (w/ Robert Draper)
Q: Robert, could you just talk to us about that some in particular, the motivations and how you came to understand kind of the origins of January 6th?
Many came believing the election was stolen and felt they had to fight back, which included elements of violence. There was a profound demonization of the left that fueled this anger.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Know Your Enemy

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This podcast explores the landscape of the conservative movement through a critical and intellectual lens, often addressing historical and contemporary issues shaping conservatism in the U.S. The hosts engage with a variety of guests from academia, journalism, and activism to unpack ideological trends, societal impacts, and the complexities surrounding right-wing politics. The conversations range widely across topics like the MAGA movement, the influence of the Christian Right, and the evolution of Jewish-American relations regarding Israel and Palestine, providing listeners with in-depth analysis and a better understanding of conservative thought processes.

Uniquely, the podcast combines rigorous scholarship with personal anecdotes, creat... more

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