Episodes

  • Has the U.S. lost the Iran war?

    Has the U.S. lost the Iran war?
    May 13 2026
    This episode of "Make It Make Sense," moderated by James Hohmann, asks a critical geopolitical question on where the United States stands with Iran. Damir Marusic and Carine Hajjar debate whether the U.S. has achieved its strategic objectives and if pursuing a new diplomatic deal with Tehran is actually worthwhile. Also, can the Strait of Hormuz be opened without total war? And why is Gen Z against war in Iran?
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    52 mins
  • Should you be worried about hantavirus?

    Should you be worried about hantavirus?
    May 11 2026
    The hantavirus outbreak has reminded many about the mistakes of covid-19. In this episode, hosts Adam O'Neal, James Hohmann, Carine Hajjar and Kate Andrews discuss whether the confirmed cases on the Hondius cruise ship should cause concern — or if the media and public are overreacting.
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    46 mins
  • Are colleges undermining education with easy A's?

    Are colleges undermining education with easy A's?
    Apr 15 2026
    An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 02:36 - Are colleges undermining education with easy A's? 17:41 - How does cannabis affect the human brain? 27:14 - Will Americans be able to make whiskey at home?
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    35 mins
  • Affordability gets worse as Iran war drags

    Affordability gets worse as Iran war drags
    Apr 14 2026
    An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 02:49 - Affordability gets worse as Iran war drags 16:36 - Trump AI meme angers MAGA 28:22 - Who really pays taxes in America?
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    39 mins
  • Trump ally Viktor Orban loses in Hungary

    Trump ally Viktor Orban loses in Hungary
    Apr 13 2026
    An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 03:13 - Trump ally Viktor Orban loses in Hungary 19:29 - Trump sends Navy to blockade the Strait of Hormuz 33:51 - Will Eric Swalwell step down after accusations?
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    49 mins
  • AI paranoia becomes unhinged

    AI paranoia becomes unhinged
    Apr 10 2026
    An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 03:03 - AI paranoia becomes unhinged 13:14 - Trump threatens big pharma 20:10 - NFL draft forces school closures? The Washington Post is owned by Jeff Bezos, who founded Amazon.
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    34 mins
  • Never subsidize a sports stadium

    Never subsidize a sports stadium
    Apr 9 2026
    An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 02:22 - Never subsidize a sports stadium 13:53 - Is the Iran ceasefire over already? 25:39 - VA spending spiked. Are veterans better off?
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    37 mins
  • Biggest TACO yet? Trump backtracks from 'Living Hell' threat

    Biggest TACO yet? Trump backtracks from 'Living Hell' threat
    Apr 8 2026
    An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 02:33 - Biggest TACO yet? Trump backtracks from 'Living Hell' threat 19:26 - Annie Ramos detained while securing military spouse benefits 29:04 - Jamie Dimon warns businesses may leave under Mamdani tax policy
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    37 mins