The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder

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.

ICE Whistle Blown; Sheinbaum’s Gamble; State Of Trump's Union w/ Alexander Aviña | MR Live
An ICE whistleblower exposes severe training deficiencies and constitutional violations, while Mexico grapples with cartel violence fueled by US demand and arms, and Democrats are criticized for a 'restoration' political strategy that alienates their base.

China Decarbonizing; AIPAC On The Ballot In North Carolina w/ Assaad Razzouk, Nida Allam | MR Live
China's economy is decarbonizing faster than projected, dominating clean energy technology, while a progressive candidate in North Carolina challenges an incumbent on corporate money, AI data centers, and federal funding cuts.

Epstein’s Sprawling Reach ; The Left’s Tea Party Moment w/ Jeet Heer, Dan Osborn | MR Live
This episode exposes the deep networks of elite power through the Epstein files, analyzes a progressive electoral upset in New Jersey, and dissects corporate consolidation's impact on local economies, revealing systemic vulnerabilities and political miscalculations.

White House Panicked Over ICE Optics?; Democrats Preemptively Cave w/ David Dayen | MR Live
Despite public outrage and ICE's violent actions, political leaders are failing to challenge the agency's funding, leaving direct community action as the primary means of accountability.

Empire Abroad, Fascism At Home, Trump's America w/ Jeet Heer | MR Live
This episode dissects the first week of 2026, highlighting Trump's 'gangster empire' foreign policy in Venezuela, the escalating domestic authoritarianism of ICE, and the perceived failures of Democratic leadership to mount an effective opposition.
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