The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Israel Out Of Control; ICE Protests Key In NJ Primary w/ Zachary Foster, Dr Adam Hamawy | MR Live
This episode exposes how US foreign policy and domestic spending priorities are intertwined with escalating conflicts in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, alongside a progressive candidate's fight for change in New Jersey.
Big Oil's $23B Hormuz Exploits; Trump Botches Iran Peace Talks w/ Alex Jacquez, Matt Duss | MR Live
This episode exposes how geopolitical conflicts, particularly the US's failed Iran policy, have created massive windfall profits for oil companies and exacerbated inflation, while revealing the deep flaws and outdated thinking within the Democratic foreign policy establishment.
Trump Lost His Iran War, Can He End It? | MR Live
The hosts argue that the US has disastrously lost its undeclared war with Iran, highlighting how political figures prioritize Israeli interests over peace and how Trump's chaotic diplomacy further complicates the region.
Military Education And Masculinity In The US w/ Jasper Craven | MR Live
Journalist Jasper Craven unpacks the deep historical ties between military education and the evolving concept of American masculinity, revealing how these forces shaped national identity and continue to influence society today.
The Imperial Health Boomerang | Dr. MarkAlain Dery | TMR
Dr. MarkAlain Dery, an infectious disease specialist, explains his concept of the 'Imperial Health Boomerang,' detailing how US foreign aid cuts to global health programs are creating devastating outbreaks abroad that will inevitably impact domestic public health through similar policy decisions.
Racist Conservatives Attack On The Second Founding of America | Adam Serwer | TMR
Adam Serwer argues that conservative legal ideology, particularly regarding voting rights, represents a systematic attack on the 'Second Founding' of America, aiming to re-establish white supremacy by invalidating the spirit of the Reconstruction Amendments.
When Democrats Used to Win the Heartland | Cory Haala | TMR
This episode unpacks the rise and fall of progressive populism in the Midwest during the Reagan era, revealing how economic crises and social backlashes shaped Democratic strategy and offer lessons for today's political landscape.
DNC DOA Autopsy; Imperial Health Boomerang w/ David Weigel, Dr. MarkAlain Dery | MR Live
This episode dissects the DNC's flawed post-election autopsy, the shifting dynamics of Democratic primaries and Trump's Republican Party, and the alarming 'imperial health boomerang' effect seen in global health crises like Ebola and projected domestic Medicaid cuts.
China’s Rise; Democratic Primaries Heat Up w/ Jostein Hauge, Melat Kiros, Matt Bernstein | MR Live
This episode dissects the evolving US-China 'cold peace,' the generational split in US support for Israel, and the strategic challenges progressive campaigns face against entrenched centrist Democrats.
Beating Ice; Short Circuiting AI Data Center w/ Leo Martinez, Gabi Finlayson | MR Live
This episode details grassroots efforts successfully combating ICE raids and a massive, environmentally destructive AI data center, highlighting effective community organizing and corporate pushback tactics.
Trump's Slush Fund; Conservative War On America's Second Founding w/ Adam Serwer | MR Live
This episode exposes how a proposed $1.7 billion 'slush fund' for Trump allies and the Supreme Court's reinterpretation of the 15th Amendment are dismantling voting rights and re-segregating American elites, reflecting a deep-seated conservative backlash against the 'Second Founding' of the U.S.
Progressive Populism w/ Corey Haala | MR Live
Explore how progressive populism in the Midwest challenged Reagan-era politics and offers a blueprint for today's Democratic Party to reconnect with working-class voters by focusing on economic issues and grassroots organizing.
Progressives Are Taking Over | Ryan Grim | TMR
The Democratic Party establishment is 'back-heeled' and 'flailing' as progressive influence grows, fueled by voter disillusionment with centrist strategies and specific policy failures like the Biden administration's stance on Gaza.
The Artificial Inevitability Of AI | Alex Hanna | TMR
Sociologist Alex Hanna exposes how 'AI' is largely a marketing term used by tech giants and celebrity investors to push a false narrative of inevitability, distracting from its real-world harms on labor, the environment, and human connection.
Trump's China Humiliation; Growing Progressive Power w/ Ryan Grim | MR Live
This episode dissects the Democratic Party's internal struggles, from leadership's declining approval and flawed campaign strategies to the implications of the Supreme Court's assault on the Voting Rights Act, alongside a debate on the utility of engaging with figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Trump Brings Oligarch Posse To China; The Artificial Inevitability of AI w/ Alex Hanna | MR Live
The Majority Report dissects Trump's China trip with a retinue of oligarchs and exposes the artificial inevitability of AI, revealing its environmental costs and detrimental impact on labor and art.
Trump's Corruption Enumerated; Defeating Corpo Dem Congressman w/ Isaac Saul, Brad Lander | MR Live
This episode exposes the vast, often overlooked financial self-dealing of Donald Trump and his family, alongside a progressive challenger's fight against a corporate Democrat in a key New York congressional district.
Inflation Spikes; The Quiet National Abortion Ban; A Labor Win w/ Jessica Valenti, Liza Xu | MR Live
This episode exposes the economic fallout from the 'Iran war' and Trump's policies, details the escalating legal and social battles over abortion rights, and celebrates a significant labor victory in the meatpacking industry.
Labor, Anti-Trust And The History Of Corporate Franchises w/ Brian Callaci | MR Live
Brian Callaci, Chief Economist at Open Markets, details how the franchise model evolved to grant corporations extensive control over operations while legally shedding accountability for labor and other liabilities, fundamentally reshaping the American workplace.
GOP Assault On Black Voters | Heather ‘Digby’ Parton | TMR
The hosts and guest dissect how Republican judicial and legislative actions are systematically undermining democratic processes and Black voter representation, while criticizing the Democratic Party's perceived failure to aggressively counter these moves.
The Human Cost Of DOGE’s Reckless USAID Destruction | Nicholas Enrich | TMR
A former civil servant exposes how the Trump administration, influenced by Elon Musk and conspiracy theories, systematically dismantled USAID, leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths and billions in wasted taxpayer money.
What SCOTUS Voting Rights Act Decision Means | Ari Berman | TMR
The Supreme Court's latest rulings have effectively dismantled the Voting Rights Act, rolling back decades of civil rights progress and threatening multi-racial democracy in the United States.
Saudis Turn On Trump | Mohammad Ali Shabani | TMR
Saudi Arabia and the UAE are recalibrating their alliances and regional strategies as they perceive declining US security commitments under Trump, leading to a significant rift between the two Gulf states and a growing role for China.
Trump Economy Nosedives; Republican Assault On Black Voters w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton | MR Live
The hosts and guest Heather 'Digby' Parton dissect the dire state of the US economy under Trump and the aggressive Republican strategy to disenfranchise Black voters through judicial and legislative means, highlighting a perceived lack of forceful response from Democrats.
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