Archive - The Agonist with Shadi Hamid

April 2025

Can Tariffs Be Defended? Apparently Yes.

Whether we like it or not, Trump can already claim a pre-emptive policy victory.

Apr 11 •

Why is Trump destroying the economy?

A recording from Shadi Hamid's live video

Apr 2 •

and

March 2025

Is It Possible to Be Magnanimous in Victory?

It might be a fantasy but it's the only way.

Mar 28 •

On Conservatism

A guest essay from David Polansky on why everyone defends what they know best.

Mar 21 •

The End of the Beginning

A recording from Shadi Hamid's live video

Mar 16 •

and

The Case of Mahmoud Khalil and the Limits of Democracy

Trump is testing my commitment to respecting democratic outcomes that I don't like

Mar 13 •

The Agonist is going live!

Tonight at 5pm ET with author and novelist Ross Barkan

Mar 13 •

How to Check Your Privilege

The status quo has been good for me. It hasn't for millions of other Americans.

Mar 9 •

What is The Agonist?

Re-launching my Substack under a new name.

Mar 7 •

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