The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
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.
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.
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.
How Israel Came To Dominate US Foreign Policy w/ Noah Kulwin, Brendan James | MR Live
This episode dissects the complex, often turbulent historical evolution of the US-Israel relationship, revealing how domestic politics and the burgeoning Israel lobby shaped American foreign policy despite initial resistance from multiple administrations.
Primaries Roundup; Republican Plan To Backdoor Israel Aid w/ Ben Freeman | MR Live
The Majority Report dissects recent primary election outcomes, highlighting progressive wins and establishment challenges, while exposing a Republican-led congressional maneuver to integrate US and Israeli militaries, effectively sidestepping public and legislative oversight on aid.
Dave Rubin's Jubilee Backfires Spectacularly
Dave Rubin's attempt to revive his career on the 'Surrounded' show backfired spectacularly as he was repeatedly fact-checked and exposed for making unsubstantiated claims on economic and foreign policy.
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.
Trump's Iran Pretend Game; Corporate Dem Panic w/ Jeet Heer, Rep. Greg Casar | MR Live
As Trump's 'pretend game' in the Iran war faces public disapproval and economic strain, the Congressional Progressive Caucus unveils a new 'affordability agenda' to reconnect with working-class voters and challenge centrist Democratic inaction.
Iran Sets Negotiation Terms; Trump’s War On Disabled People w/ Jeremy Scahill, Eli Hager | MR Live
This episode dissects the Trump administration's catastrophic foreign policy blunders in Iran, driven by Israeli influence and unqualified negotiators, alongside its domestic assault on disabled Americans through proposed SSI cuts.
Is The Redistricting Fight A Clue To Politics After Trump? | Astead Herndon | TMR
Astead Herndon dissects the evolving political landscape beyond Trump, revealing how Democratic missteps on voter concerns and a failure to offer an affirmative vision have left a vacuum for demagoguery and radicalized the party's base.
4/24 Redistricting Fight a Clue to Politics After Trump? w/ Astead Herndon | MR LIVE
Astead Herndon argues that both Democratic and Republican parties are fundamentally disconnected from the actual concerns and evolving political landscape of the American electorate, creating a vacuum exploited by demagoguery and challenging traditional alignments.
Casual F̵R̵I̵D̵A̵Y̵ Mass Torts Day 2 | MR Live
This episode exposes the alleged price-fixing scheme by healthcare giant Multiplan using an AI algorithm, highlights Trump's chaotic foreign policy, and critiques RFK Jr.'s environmental hypocrisy amidst a weakened federal antitrust landscape.
Trump's Iran Quagmire Hits Inflection Point | MR Live
The hosts dissect the US-Iran conflict's escalation, the Supreme Court's controversial conversion therapy ruling, and Israel's new death penalty law, framing these events as driven by unchecked power and detrimental to global stability.
The Cuba Blockade | Hasan Piker | TMR
Hasan Piker details how US political centrists employ counterproductive attacks for donor money, while the US maintains an 'invisible economic terrorism' blockade against Cuba, designed to destabilize the island and prevent a non-capitalist success story.
AIPAC In Illinois; Trump In His Own Private Iran; Cuba Next? | MR Live
The hosts dissect the pervasive influence of dark money in US elections, Trump's contradictory foreign policy on Iran and Cuba, and the broader implications of a US government driven by ideological and financial self-interest rather than strategic thinking.
Trump’s War Of Arrogance And Corruption w/ Mehdi Hasan | MR Live
This episode dissects the Trump administration's ill-conceived war on Iran, exposing its flimsy justifications, widespread public disapproval, and the deep-seated political corruption driving US foreign policy.
Trump Fatigue Setting In? | Heather ‘Digby’ Parton | TMR
Donald Trump's State of the Union address revealed a significant decline in public engagement and a 'tired' political act, while Democrats struggle with a 'process critique' and a lack of direct communication.
Casual Friday w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton | MR Live
This episode exposes the stark realities of economic hardship, the Democratic Party's communication failures, and the dangerous anti-science agenda of Trump's potential Surgeon General, contrasting them with rising progressive movements and direct action.
Breaking Trump’s Cuba Siege | David Adler | TMR
David Adler details the multi-layered US 'siege' on Cuba, arguing it's a bipartisan war crime driven by a far-right diaspora lobby, not a foreign policy objective, and calls for direct action to deliver humanitarian aid.
How to Block ICE | Rep. Ro Khanna | TMR
Representative Ro Khanna advocates for prosecuting ICE agents, dismantling the agency, and implementing a wealth tax to address income inequality, urging Democrats to lead with principle over polls.
CASUAL FRIDAY w/ Digby, Bryan Quinby, Chris James | MR Live
The Majority Report hosts and guests dissect the alarming erosion of civil liberties, press freedom, and democratic norms under the current administration, highlighting the perceived strategic failures of the Democratic Party to counter these threats.
Trump Ushers in Technoligarchy | Molly White | TMR
Molly White details how wealthy tech and crypto oligarchs have systematically corrupted U.S. elections and regulatory bodies, leveraging political spending to reshape policy and integrate speculative markets into mainstream media.
Protests Erupt Over ICE Murder; Big Oil’s DC Influence Operation w/ Nick Cleveland-Stout | MR Live
This episode exposes alleged state-sanctioned violence by ICE and the Trump administration's fascist rhetoric, alongside the deep financial incentives of Big Oil and powerful donors driving US foreign policy in Venezuela.
The Most Humiliating Story In Media Right Now...
The hosts dissect the alarming decline in journalistic integrity at major news outlets, exemplified by a CBS anchor's self-indulgent segments and sycophantic reporting.
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