The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
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.
Saudis Turn On Trump; DCCC Meddles In California w/ Mohammad Ali Shabani, Randy Villegas | MR Live
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are re-evaluating their alliances and security commitments with the US under Trump, while a progressive candidate in California faces DCCC opposition despite strong grassroots support.
Death Of The Voting Rights Act; The Coming Oil Shock w/ Rory Johnston, Ari Berman | MR Live
This episode unpacks the severe global oil shock caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure and the Supreme Court's systematic dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, drawing parallels to the post-Reconstruction era.
Corporate Money Machine In Democratic Primaries | Luke Goldstein | TMR
An investigative journalist uncovers a sophisticated 'dark money' network, 'Majority Democrats and The Bench,' systematically influencing Democratic primaries to back moderate candidates using unprecedented loopholes in campaign finance laws.
Trump’s Non-Strategy In Iran; True Independent Journalism w/ Amy Goodman | MR Live
This episode dissects the Trump administration's incoherent Iran policy and features an interview with Amy Goodman on the critical role and challenges of independent journalism, drawing on her experiences covering massacres and protests.
The Human Cost Of DOGE's Reckless Destruction Of USAID w/ Nicholas Enrich | MR Live
Nicholas Enrich, a former civil servant, exposes how the Trump administration's "Doge" team, driven by ignorance and malice, dismantled USAID, leading to hundreds of thousands of deaths and billions in wasted taxpayer money.
Iran Sets Negotiation Terms | Jeremy Scahill | TMR
Jeremy Scahill reveals how Iran's sophisticated negotiation strategy and robust institutional structure allowed it to outmaneuver the US in recent talks, exposing American diplomatic incompetence and Israeli intelligence manipulation.
The Myth Of Red Texas | David Griscom | TMR
David Griscom's book, 'The Myth of Red Texas,' challenges the narrative of Texas as an inherently conservative state by revealing its hidden history of radical labor movements and populist revolts.
Delete Your Career
This episode exposes how mainstream media outlets like CNN might be tailoring their political coverage to appeal to wealthy, pro-Trump, and pro-Zionist audiences, while also dissecting the absurd misinterpretations of celebrity social media posts and offering practical advice for union organizing.
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