The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Trump Loses On Birthright Citizenship, Bored By Housing Bill; Big Colorado Primaries | MR Live
The Supreme Court's recent rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender sports bans, and campaign finance, alongside critical Colorado primary elections and Trump's disinterest in housing policy, reveal deep ideological divides and the Democratic Party's internal struggles.
How Protest Became Terrorism; Supreme Court Run Amok w/ Sufia Khalid, Chris Geidner | MR Live
This episode exposes how the US government is weaponizing terrorism statutes against non-violent protesters, while the Supreme Court systematically dismantles protections for immigrants and independent agencies, revealing a judicial system increasingly aligned with executive power and conservative ideology.
Reckoning With Harris' Silence On Gaza | Ta-Nehisi Coates | TMR
Ta-Nehisi Coates discusses the inherent paradox of black leadership in American imperial politics, using Kamala Harris's silence on Gaza as a lens to examine the continuity of U.S. empire and its collision with the black freedom tradition.
DSA And Zohran Shock Dem Party Machine | Morris Katz | TMR
Political strategist Morris Katz breaks down how DSA-backed candidates secured decisive victories in New York, exposing the Democratic establishment's disconnect and the power of a populist, organizing-focused approach.
Don't Mourn This Man | Rick Perlstein | TMR
Historian Rick Perlstein dissects Alan Greenspan's catastrophic legacy, revealing how his Ayn Rand-inspired deregulation and 'worker insecurity' policies directly fueled massive financial bubbles and wealth inequality, culminating in the 2008 global economic collapse.
Imperialism And Reckoning With Harris' Silence On Gaza w/ Ta-Nehisi Coates | MR Live
Ta-Nehisi Coates unpacks the inherent contradiction of black political leadership operating within an American imperial system, using Kamala Harris's silence on Gaza as a lens to explore the historical continuity of U.S. foreign policy and its collision with the black freedom tradition.
Ancient GOP Senator Panics After Accidentally Stepping Into Minefield
Chuck Grassley's accidental admission that Biden won the 2020 election highlights the GOP's tightrope walk on judicial nominations, revealing how one nominee's truthful answers could disrupt Trump's control over the federal judiciary.
How NYC DSA Won; Junk Fees Hit Tenants w/ Grace Mausser, Gustavo Gordillo, Tracie McMillan | MR Live
This episode dissects the NYC Democratic Socialists of America's recent electoral triumphs, critiques the Democratic Party's corporate-aligned strategies, and exposes the predatory 'junk fees' imposed on renters by massive property management firms like Greystar.
DSA & Zohran Shock Dem Party Machine w/ Morris Katz | MR Live
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) delivered a political earthquake in New York City, securing multiple primary victories against established incumbents and mainstream progressives, signaling a significant shift in Democratic power dynamics.
Susan Collins' Duplicity; Alan Greenspan's Lifelessness; AIPAC Vs DSA w/ Rick Perlstein | MR Live
This episode dissects the economic legacy of Alan Greenspan, revealing his role in financial deregulation and wealth inequality, while also exposing Senator Susan Collins' political duplicity and AIPAC's significant influence on US elections.
Can Zohran & DSA Flip The Script In New York's Dem Primary Elections? | Astead Herndon | TMR
Zohran Mamdani's strategic coalition-building and the DSA's targeted primary challenges are reshaping New York Democratic politics, demonstrating a viable path for the left to gain sustained power by appealing to diverse working-class communities.
Trump Salvages Iran War Defeat; New York's Change Primary w/ Mouin Rabbani, Astead Herndon | MR Live
This episode dissects the US's 'damage control' diplomacy with Iran after a strategic defeat, and analyzes the evolving landscape of New York State primaries where DSA-backed candidates are challenging establishment Democrats.
Botched Wars Leave Trump Vulnerable | Heather ‘Digby’ Parton | TMR
Donald Trump's erratic foreign policy and the escalating economic crisis are exposing his political vulnerabilities, while the Republican Party continues to lay groundwork for future election subversion, despite a notable leftward shift within the Democratic Party.
The Tech Billionaire Plan To Destroy Democracy | Gil Duran | TMR
Journalist Gil Duran exposes how a small group of tech billionaires, led by Peter Thiel, are actively working to dismantle democracy and establish an autocratic 'network state' through financial influence, propaganda, and technological control.
How Race Shadows The Nation's Anniversaries w/ Eddie Glaude Jr. | MR Live
Professor Eddie Glaude Jr. dissects how America's milestone anniversaries consistently reveal the nation's profound racial contradictions and its refusal to confront its past, leading to a perpetual cycle of division.
Anti-ICE Activists Indicted; Dem Cancelled By Megadonors w/ Ken Klippenstein, Melat Kiros | MR Live
This episode exposes how the Trump administration weaponizes counterterrorism frameworks like NSPM7 against domestic activists and how megadonors suppress progressive political campaigns, revealing a concerning shift in US domestic policy and political influence.
Billionaires Pushing Abundance & Waging War On Democracy w/ Dylan Gyauch-Lewis, Gil Duran | MR Live
Silicon Valley billionaires are funding 'abundance' movements and extremist 'Nerd Reich' ideologies to dismantle democracy, consolidate elite power, and evade regulation, driven by a belief in their right to rule and a disdain for democratic processes.
The US Military’s Secret Fascist Influence | Jasper Craven | TMR
This episode explores how the US military, from its founding, has cultivated a specific, often authoritarian and hyper-masculine ideal of American manhood, drawing on surprising influences including fascist eugenics and white supremacist codes.
Trump Vs Netanyahu; AI Brokenomics; USPS Union Contract Fight w/ Ed Zitron, Tyler Vasseur | MR Live
This episode dissects the precarious state of US foreign policy in the Middle East, exposes the 'brokenomics' of the AI and tech IPO bubble, and details the critical union fight at the USPS against detrimental contract proposals.
Can The Left Build Real Power Before It’s Too Late? w/ Yotam Marom | MR Live
Yotam Marom, author of 'For Louder Days,' dissects how the left's 'politics of powerlessness' hinders effective organizing and offers strategies for building durable, winning movements by embracing power, leadership, and truth.
'Project 2029' Must Be More Radical Than 'Project 2025' | Josh Orton | TMR
Josh Orton argues that Democrats' 'Project 2029' must be as radical and institutionally transformative as the right's 'Project 2025' to counter conservative judicial overreach and consolidate power.
"Gross Hit Piece": Internal Revolt At NYT Over Shoddy Platner Story
The New York Times published a politically motivated 'hit piece' against candidate Graham Platner, relying on uncorroborated claims from a Republican operative, leading to internal dissent at the paper and potentially backfiring on its intended political effect.
Trillionaires, Botched Wars, And Midterms w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton | MR Live
This episode exposes the alleged financial manipulation behind Elon Musk's trillionaire status, Trump's chaotic Iran policy, and the Republican strategy to delegitimize midterm elections, revealing a system ripe for exploitation and political instability.
DSA’s Rise & The Populist Left w/ Hasan Piker, Darializa Avila Chevalier | MR Live
This episode unpacks the US's disastrous war on Iran, the surging influence of the DSA and populist left, and a progressive congressional candidate's fight against corporate money and incumbent complacency in New York.
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