The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Trump Panics As The World Leaved Him Behind | Heather ‘Digby’ Parton | TMR
Donald Trump's shift from an 'America First' non-interventionist stance to aggressive military action in Iran, coupled with his administration's dismantling of social programs and embrace of authoritarian models, signals a dangerous and incoherent foreign and domestic policy trajectory.
Trump's Firing Spree; Wealthy Obstacles To Zohran's Budget Proposal w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton
This episode exposes the dangerous trajectory of Trump's foreign policy, including an escalating war with Iran and politically motivated military firings, alongside a local New York City budget battle revealing the influence of ultra-wealthy politicians.
Big Law Bends The Knee To Trump | Rachel Cohen | TMR
Rachel Cohen, a former big law attorney turned activist, details how the Trump administration weaponized the legal system against its opponents, forcing elite law firms to capitulate and hollowing out the Department of Justice, while advocating for a justice-oriented approach to law and society.
AOC & Rubio In Munich; ICE Abusing Palestinian Protestor w/ Greg Grandin, Selaedin Maksut | MR Live
This episode dissects the contrasting foreign policy visions of AOC and Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, revealing a clash between class-based internationalism and a 'white people first' imperial agenda, alongside a disturbing report on ICE's targeted abuse of a Palestinian protestor.
CASUAL FRIDAY w/ Digby, Bryan Quinby, Chris James | MR Live
The Majority Report hosts and guests dissect the alarming erosion of civil liberties, press freedom, and democratic norms under the current administration, highlighting the perceived strategic failures of the Democratic Party to counter these threats.
In The Wake Of Another ICE Killing w/ Wali Khan | MR Live
This episode details the brutal killing of Alex Prey by ICE agents in Minneapolis, exposing ICE's authoritarian tactics, the community's organized resistance, and the political complicity enabling these actions.
Better Late Than Never?
The hosts dissect Anna Kasparian's belated apology for mischaracterizing Trump and fascism, arguing that her past positions and those of The Young Turks (TYT) actively enabled the very authoritarianism they now acknowledge.
World Leaves US Behind; Greenland, Minnesota Fights Back w/ Adam Federman, Rep Aisha Gomez | MR Live
This episode dissects the global shift away from US hegemony, highlighted by a Davos speech, and the escalating federal authoritarianism in Minnesota, where ICE agents operate with impunity against immigrant communities.
You Are A Domestic Terrorist Now | Ken Klippenstein TMR
Investigative journalist Ken Klippenstein reveals how National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 (NSPM7) redefined 'domestic terrorism' to include anti-American, anti-capitalist, and anti-traditional family values sentiments, enabling a vast expansion of federal power and targeting of dissent.
Trump Ushers In Technoligarchy; Israel Bans Aid Groups In Gaza w/ Molly White, Amed Khan | MR Live
This episode exposes how the Trump administration's policies enable a 'technoligarchy' through crypto and AI influence, while Israel's aid blockade in Gaza facilitates an ethnic cleansing project, revealing a disturbing convergence of corporate power, authoritarianism, and humanitarian crisis.
Iran Attack Imminent?; ICE Widens its Terror Campaign w/ Trita Parsi | MR Live
This episode exposes the escalating brutality of ICE operations in the US, drawing parallels to fascist tactics, while also analyzing the complex dynamics of protests in Iran and the counterproductive nature of US intervention threats.
Trump Attacks The Fed; Life After Cars w/ Doug Gordon, Sarah Goodyear | MR Live
This episode dissects Trump's weaponization of the DOJ against the Federal Reserve and explores the societal 'tyranny of the automobile,' advocating for human-centric urban design.
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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