The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
GOP's Idiotic California Election Conspiracy | David Dayen | TMR
This episode debunks the GOP's California election conspiracy, reveals how defunding 'frivolous' government programs led to a flesh-eating screwworm crisis impacting beef prices, and argues for Democrats to prioritize structural democratic reforms over policy laundry lists.
Platner Landslide; Killing FEMA; Bolivia Uprising w/ Micah Loewinger, Joseph Bouchard | MR Live
This episode dissects the political manipulation of public perception, from a Maine Senate primary candidate's personal life to the systematic dismantling of FEMA and the resource-driven US intervention in Bolivian politics.
How Trump Is Killing Cancer Cures | Jonathan Cohn | TMR
Jonathan Cohn details how the Trump administration's policies are systematically undermining federal medical research funding and Medicaid, threatening future scientific breakthroughs and access to healthcare.
California Election Conspiracy Idiocy; Trump’s Crony Judges w/ David Dayen, Josh Orton | MR Live
This episode exposes the baselessness of California election conspiracy theories and details how Trump-era dismantling of USDA programs led to a critical screworm outbreak, while advocating for radical structural reforms to the Supreme Court to counter Republican power consolidation.
ICE's NYC Deportation Blitz; Trump Killing Cancer Cures w/ Whitney Wimbish, Jonathan Cohn | MR Live
This episode exposes how the Trump administration is simultaneously accelerating immigrant deportations through bureaucratic 'speedrunning' tactics and systematically undermining critical medical research, including cancer breakthroughs, through funding cuts and political interference.
Platner Smear Flops | Jeet Heer | TMR
This episode dissects the alleged political motivations behind a New York Times 'hit piece' on Grant Plathner, linking it to Republican operatives and pro-Israel groups, and critically examines the constitutional implications of the War Powers Act.
How Israel Came to Dominate US Foreign Policy | Noah Kulwin & Brendan James | TMR
The Blowback podcast hosts dissect the historical evolution of the US-Israel relationship, revealing how domestic political pressures, Cold War strategy, and the Israel lobby transformed it from a contentious alliance into a deeply integrated, yet often strategically problematic, partnership.
Platner Smear Flops; The Screwworm Cometh w/ Jeet Heer | MR Live
The New York Times' heavily anticipated report on Graham Platner falls flat, revealing a politically motivated smear campaign orchestrated by right-wing and centrist pro-Israel factions, while critical government functions face collapse due to defunding and politicization.
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.
"Like Playing Chess With A Pigeon" | Mason | TMR
Mason from One Hand Politics recounts his 'Surrounded' debate with Dave Rubin, exposing Rubin's extreme unpreparedness, reliance on AI for facts, and the selective editing by Jubilee to protect Rubin's image.
Primary Preview; UAW Strike In Michigan w/ Daniel Nichanian, Josh Jager | MR Live
This episode dissects the resurgence of progressive candidates in key primaries and exposes the stark economic realities driving the UAW Local 2093 strike against American Axle.
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.
Iran Toys with Trump; ICE Detention Abuses; US vs Cuba w/ Wali Khan, Jose Luis Granados Ceja
This episode exposes the US's 'war of choice' with Iran, the escalating humanitarian crisis in ICE detention centers, and the strategic push for regime change in Cuba, revealing a pattern of US foreign policy driven by economic interests and political posturing.
Talarico vs Paxton | David Griscom | TMR
David Griscom breaks down the shifting landscape of Texas Republican politics after John Cornyn's humiliating loss, the Democratic strategy of James Talarico, and the critical role of economic populism over culture wars in the state's future.
Platner Vs Collins; Talarico Vs Paxton; El-Sayed Vs McMorrow & Stevens w/ David Griscom | MR Live
This episode dissects key Senate races in Maine, Texas, and Michigan, exposing incumbent gaffes, the shifting Republican landscape, and the clash between progressive economic populism and centrist political strategies.
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.
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