Benny Avni and Jonathan Russo discuss some of the latest developments in Israel and the mid-east.

The Economics of Palestine (ft. Benny Avni)

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/.

The Gut Microbiome (ft. Dr. Joseph Weiss)

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/.

On the Ukraine Border (ft. Marcin Piotrowski)

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.

Through the Marxist Lens: Policing in America (ft. Clyde Barrow)

On this episode, Jonathan and Dan discuss Israeli emigration, the new Israeli government, and the current state of the Middle East.

Israel's New Government and the American Diaspora (ft. Dan Perry)

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.

The Meat Grinder: Ukraine Today and Russia's WWII (ft. Prit Buttar)

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.

The End of Zero Covid in China (ft. James Stuber)

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.

Eric Adams' Plan for the Homeless (ft. Jonathan T. Davis)

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.

You Won't Believe What This Man Says About Politics: Clickbait and the Midterms (ft. Steve Cohen)

A dive into the undiscovered parallels between the historical and the contemporary.

New York-based writer, traveler, history buff, and former advertising/entertainment industry contributor Jonathan Russo presents his conversational sociopolitical show, "Out of the Box with Jonathan Russo." The show centers around American and foreign politics, social affairs, and the media, drawing upon historical movements. Jonathan's tact for comparing the past with the present by finding previously overlooked parallels, is sure to keep you informed. Interviewing talented and studied academics from across the world, the host evokes a reaction from everyone he speaks with, presenting new perspectives and context to all those listening.

Out of the Box with Jonathan Russo

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