The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Chuck Schumer's Heir Emerges, And He Already Sucks | David Dayen | TMR
A bipartisan housing bill passed the Senate, but a rising Democratic leader's controversial opposition to a minor provision reveals a pattern of undermining progressive policies to curry favor with corporate interests, while other Democrats propose tax cuts that mirror Republican strategies.
Trump Readies Ground Invasion of Iran | Perry Bacon Jr. | TMR
Sam Seder and Perry Bacon Jr. dissect the political quagmire of the US war in Iran, highlighting public opposition, Trump's miscalculations, and the Democratic Party's internal struggles with war funding and progressive primary challenges.
Trump Readies Iran Invasion; To Tax Cut Or Not To Tax Cut w/ Perry Bacon, Sen Chris Van Hollen
The US is embroiled in an unpopular, escalating war with Iran, driven by Trump's ego and a lack of Democratic opposition, while domestic politics reveal a deep divide between progressive and establishment forces in the Democratic primaries.
Israel Escalates; How Cuba Endures; Tracking Anti-Trans Bills w/ Helen Yaffe, Erin Reed | MR Live
This episode dissects the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, the enduring socialist model of Cuba despite US blockades, and the alarming rise of anti-trans legislation across the United States.
Elections; Cannabis Union; Wealth Inequality & Housing Crisis w/ GCD Union, Max Buchholz | MR Live
This episode dissects the Illinois primary results, exposes anti-union tactics at a Brooklyn cannabis dispensary, and challenges conventional wisdom on housing affordability by linking it to wealth inequality rather than regulation.
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.
Private Equity's Favorite Democrat w/ David Dayen | MR Live
The Majority Report dissects a bipartisan housing bill, exposing how a rising Democratic leader signals allegiance to private equity, and critiques the party's emerging 'anti-tax' strategy.
Trump’s War Of Arrogance And Corruption | Mehdi Hasan | TMR
This episode dissects the Trump administration's unpopular and ill-conceived war, exposing deep political corruption, media complicity, and the Democratic leadership's failure to oppose it despite overwhelming public disapproval.
Trump's Iran War Has US Empire In Jeopardy | Murtaza Hussain | TMR
The US-Iran conflict, centered on the Strait of Hormuz, has exposed critical vulnerabilities in American global power, triggered a global economic shock, and strategically benefited China.
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.
Iran Will Decide When This Ends | Juan Cole | TMR
Professor Juan Cole details how Iran's strategic actions in the Middle East, leveraging global energy markets and regional vulnerabilities, dictate the timeline of ongoing conflicts, challenging US and Israeli objectives.
Escape From Capitalism | Clara Mattei | TMR
Clara Mattei argues that austerity and the concept of 'growth' are not flaws but inherent, foundational mechanisms of capitalism designed to maintain exploitation and profit, rather than meet human needs.
Trump Says Higher Gas Prices Are Good; Iran Refuses To Relent w/ Murtaza Hussain | MR Live
The US-Israel war in Iran has triggered a global economic crisis, exposed corporate complicity, and revealed a strategic miscalculation that benefits China, all while US politicians obscure the true costs.
Iran War Oops Stage; Fighting ICE; Loss Of CFPB w/Hagerstown Rapid Response, Joel Jacobs | MR Live
This episode exposes the chaotic handling of the Iran war by the Trump administration, local community resistance against ICE detention centers, and the systematic dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, highlighting its detrimental impact on consumer rights.
Iran Will Decide When This Ends; Justice Democrat In IL w/ Juan Cole, Kat Abughazaleh | MR Live
This episode dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, revealing Iran's strategic leverage over global energy markets and the murky information landscape, alongside a deep dive into a progressive Democratic primary race in Illinois.
Trump's Plan To Bomb Iranians Into 'Freedom'; Escape From Capitalism w/ Clara Mattei | MR Live
This episode exposes the devastating human and economic costs of the US-Israel war on Iran while a leading economist deconstructs how austerity and 'growth' are inherent, exploitative mechanisms of capitalism.
Trolling The Right Is So Easy | Ben Palmer | TMR
Comedian Ben Palmer details his elaborate trolling operations, from running a fake ICE tip line to duping a former Congressman into signing a Sasha Baron Cohen-style contract for a fake podcast.
Now Or Never For Netanyahu And Trump | Jeet Heer | TMR
This episode dissects the geopolitical motivations behind the US-Iran conflict, framing it as a long-sought Israeli agenda enabled by Trump's 'Venezuela model' delusion and the US's diminished diplomatic capacity.
Now Or Never For Netanyahu And Trump; Trolling The Right w/ Jeet Heer, Ben Palmer | MR Live
This episode dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, revealing Netanyahu's long-term agenda and Trump's flawed 'Venezuela model' for regime change, alongside an exposé of political trolling tactics targeting conservative figures.
The Iran Escalation Trap; UK Green Party’s Historic Win w/ Robert Pape, Grace Blakeley | MR Live
This episode exposes the US-Israel 'escalation trap' in Iran, the UK Green Party's rise amidst Labour's decline, and alleged corruption within the Trump administration's DHS.
Trump's Iran War Flip-Flops; Section 230 30 Years Later w/ Brian Reed, Mike Masnick | MR Live
This episode dissects the Trump administration's escalating, illegal war in Iran, the complex debate around Section 230's impact on online moderation, and recent primary election results, highlighting the political opportunism of Democratic leaders and the rise of progressive candidates.
Trump Regime At War With Iran And Itself w/ Annelle Sheline, Séamus Malekafzali | MR Live
The Trump administration's war with Iran is characterized by incoherent justifications, a shocking display of US weakness, and a willingness to be 'dogwalked' by Israel into a destabilizing conflict, despite viable diplomatic off-ramps and regional allies' concerns.
Trump Bored Of Peace; Leftists Surge 2026 Midterms w/ Alexis Goldstein, Anabel Mendoza, Junaid Ahmed
The Trump administration launches an 'illegal' war against Iran, assassinating its leader and bombing a girls' school, while progressive congressional candidates challenge corporate-backed incumbents in key primaries.
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.
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