Trump Can't Pretend Anymore | Jeet Heer | TMR
US Foreign PolicyIran WarWar Powers Act

Trump Can't Pretend Anymore | Jeet Heer | TMR

Jeet Heer and Sam Seder dissect Trump's self-serving foreign policy in Iran and the Democratic Party's self-inflicted wounds, revealing a political landscape driven by ego, delusion, and a shrinking, wealthy audience.

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Trump's Iran Pretend Game; Corporate Dem Panic w/ Jeet Heer, Rep. Greg Casar | MR Live
Iran WarUS PoliticsDemocratic Party Strategy

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.

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Trump’s $400 Million Ballroom Scam
Political CorruptionGovernment SpendingWhite House Renovations

Trump’s $400 Million Ballroom Scam

This episode exposes the alleged financial and political maneuvering behind Trump's White House ballroom project, critiques Bill Maher's controversial views on transgender youth, and highlights the hypocrisy of right-wing rhetoric.

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Iran Sets Negotiation Terms; Trump’s War On Disabled People w/ Jeremy Scahill, Eli Hager | MR Live
US-Iran RelationsForeign PolicyGeopolitics

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.

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Is The Redistricting Fight A Clue To Politics After Trump? | Astead Herndon | TMR
Political StrategyVoter BehaviorImmigration Policy

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.

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New Fed Chair; Building Political Solidarity w/ Liz Pancotti, Yuh-Line Niou | MR Live
Federal Reserve PolicyMonetary PolicyInflation

New Fed Chair; Building Political Solidarity w/ Liz Pancotti, Yuh-Line Niou | MR Live

This episode dissects the complex economic and political landscape, from the controversial transition of the Fed Chair and US foreign policy in Iran to the critical need for progressive solidarity and actionable policy in New York State.

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Attacking Kimmel; Corporate Money Machine In Democratic Primaries w/ Luke Goldstein | MR Live
Campaign FinanceDemocratic PrimariesPolitical Influence

Attacking Kimmel; Corporate Money Machine In Democratic Primaries w/ Luke Goldstein | MR Live

Investigative journalist Luke Goldstein exposes a sophisticated, billionaire-funded Democratic money machine that leverages legal loopholes and shadowy consultancies to influence primaries and push a centrist agenda.

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Correspondent’s Dinner Assassination Attempt; The Myth Of Red Texas w/ David Griscom | MR Live
Texas PoliticsPolitical HistoryPopulism

Correspondent’s Dinner Assassination Attempt; The Myth Of Red Texas w/ David Griscom | MR Live

David Griskcom debunks the 'Myth of Red Texas,' revealing a hidden history of radical populism and labor organizing that challenges the state's conservative image, while hosts Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland dissect current political events including a White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting and Trump's reaction.

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4/24 Redistricting Fight a Clue to Politics After Trump? w/ Astead Herndon | MR LIVE
US PoliticsElectionsDemocratic Party Strategy

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.

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Decoding Israel’s Superpower Ambitions | Daniel Levy | TMR
GeopoliticsMiddle EastIsraeli Foreign Policy

Decoding Israel’s Superpower Ambitions | Daniel Levy | TMR

Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, breaks down Benjamin Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' project as a dangerous geopolitical strategy aiming for regional hard power domination, even at the cost of weakening the US and alienating Gulf states.

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The Palantir Manifesto; Israel Executes Lebanese Journalist w/ Gil Duran, Jodie Ginsberg | MR Live
PalantirFascismSurveillance Technology

The Palantir Manifesto; Israel Executes Lebanese Journalist w/ Gil Duran, Jodie Ginsberg | MR Live

This episode exposes Palantir's fascist-aligned manifesto and details Israel's alleged war crimes against journalists, highlighting critical threats to democracy, global supply chains, and press freedom.

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Progressive Fighters; ICE Detention Scam w/ Chris Rabb, Katie Blankenship, Lindsey Boylan | MR LIVE
Progressive PoliticsImmigration DetentionCampaign Finance

Progressive Fighters; ICE Detention Scam w/ Chris Rabb, Katie Blankenship, Lindsey Boylan | MR LIVE

This episode exposes the deep-seated financial incentives driving the abusive ICE detention system and highlights the strategies of progressive candidates challenging establishment politics at both federal and local levels.

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GOP Plots New Trump Supreme Court Pick Before Midterms | Elie Mystal | TMR
Judicial AppointmentsPolitical StrategyMidterm Elections

GOP Plots New Trump Supreme Court Pick Before Midterms | Elie Mystal | TMR

Elie Mystal and Sam Seder discuss the Republican strategy to pressure Justice Samuel Alito into retiring before the midterms to allow Donald Trump to appoint a new, younger conservative justice, and the origins of the Supreme Court's 'shadow docket'.

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Trump’s Crooked Fed Chair Nominee; GOP Plotting Next Supreme Court Pick? w/ Elie Mystal | MR Live
Judicial AppointmentsPolitical StrategyDonald Trump

Trump’s Crooked Fed Chair Nominee; GOP Plotting Next Supreme Court Pick? w/ Elie Mystal | MR Live

Elie Mystal and Sam Seder discuss the strong political signals indicating Justice Alito's imminent retirement and the GOP's strategic plan to replace him before the 2026 midterms, alongside the concerning origins of the Supreme Court's 'shadow docket'.

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Decoding Israel's Superpower Ambitions w/ Daniel Levy | MR Live
GeopoliticsMiddle East RelationsIsraeli Foreign Policy

Decoding Israel's Superpower Ambitions w/ Daniel Levy | MR Live

Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, dissects Israel's 'Greater Israel' project as a geopolitical strategy for hard power domination, exposing its reliance on US support and the resulting regional destabilization.

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Casual F̵R̵I̵D̵A̵Y̵ Mass Torts Day 2 | MR Live
Antitrust LawHealthcare PricingAI Algorithms

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.

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Iran’s Endgame | Mohammad Ali Shabani | TMR
GeopoliticsInternational RelationsSanctions

Iran’s Endgame | Mohammad Ali Shabani | TMR

Mohammad Ali Shabani details how Iran's strategic ambiguity and diverse leverage points render US blockades ineffective, forcing a re-evaluation of regional power dynamics and US foreign policy.

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ICE Camp Deaths Rise; CBC Backs Anti-Activist Spy Powers w/ Austin Kocher, Daniel Boguslaw | MR Live
Immigration EnforcementICE DetentionSurveillance Powers

ICE Camp Deaths Rise; CBC Backs Anti-Activist Spy Powers w/ Austin Kocher, Daniel Boguslaw | MR Live

This episode exposes the systemic cruelty of ICE detention, the alarming expansion of surveillance powers, and the political and economic fallout of the Trump administration's policies, alongside local progressive wins in New York.

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What Orban’s Loss Means For Fascism; Iran’s Endgame w/ Jason Stanley, Mohammad Ali Shabani | MR Live
Hungarian PoliticsViktor OrbanFascism

What Orban’s Loss Means For Fascism; Iran’s Endgame w/ Jason Stanley, Mohammad Ali Shabani | MR Live

This episode dissects the strategic failures of the Trump administration's Iran policy and the lessons from Viktor Orban's political 'defeat' in Hungary, revealing how cultural politics often mask deep-seated corruption and economic decline.

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Trump's Blasphemous Social Media Weekend; JD Vance Fails; Orban Down | MR Live
US PoliticsInternational RelationsIran Conflict

Trump's Blasphemous Social Media Weekend; JD Vance Fails; Orban Down | MR Live

This episode dissects a chaotic political weekend, featuring Trump's erratic social media rants, JD Vance's failed diplomatic mission to Iran, and the unexpected electoral defeat of Hungarian strongman Viktor Orban, highlighting the US right's global setbacks and domestic missteps.

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Right-Wing Media Turns On Trump Over Iran Quagmire | Krystal Ball | TMR
Iran WarUS Foreign PolicyMiddle East Geopolitics

Right-Wing Media Turns On Trump Over Iran Quagmire | Krystal Ball | TMR

Trump's Iran war strategy is collapsing, leading to a humiliating retreat, a shift in global power dynamics, and a fracturing of his right-wing media base.

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Emma Asks Abdul El-Sayed The Question Everyone Wants To Know | Abdul El-Sayed | TMR
US Senate CampaignProgressive PoliticsMedicare for All

Emma Asks Abdul El-Sayed The Question Everyone Wants To Know | Abdul El-Sayed | TMR

US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed outlines his progressive platform, challenging corporate influence and establishment Democrats on issues from Medicare for All to US foreign policy in the Middle East.

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Doctor Reports from Gaza | Dr. Tarek Loubani | TMR
Gaza conflictHumanitarian crisisHealthcare destruction

Doctor Reports from Gaza | Dr. Tarek Loubani | TMR

Dr. Tarek Loubani, an emergency room physician, provides a harrowing on-the-ground report from Gaza, detailing the systematic destruction of medical infrastructure, the targeting of civilians, and the profound humanitarian crisis.

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Right-Wing Media Abandons Trump As Iran Quagmire Worsens w/ Krystal Ball, Abdul El-Sayed | MR Live
US Foreign PolicyIran WarIsrael-Palestine Conflict

Right-Wing Media Abandons Trump As Iran Quagmire Worsens w/ Krystal Ball, Abdul El-Sayed | MR Live

The hosts and guests dissect Trump's chaotic Iran war, Melania's Epstein defense, and the Democratic Party's struggle with progressive and pro-Israel factions, highlighting the shifting geopolitical landscape and the influence of money in politics.

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