The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The US Military’s Secret Fascist Influence | Jasper Craven | TMR
This episode explores how the US military, from its founding, has cultivated a specific, often authoritarian and hyper-masculine ideal of American manhood, drawing on surprising influences including fascist eugenics and white supremacist codes.
Platner Landslide; Killing FEMA; Bolivia Uprising w/ Micah Loewinger, Joseph Bouchard | MR Live
This episode dissects the political manipulation of public perception, from a Maine Senate primary candidate's personal life to the systematic dismantling of FEMA and the resource-driven US intervention in Bolivian politics.
Military Education And Masculinity In The US w/ Jasper Craven | MR Live
Journalist Jasper Craven unpacks the deep historical ties between military education and the evolving concept of American masculinity, revealing how these forces shaped national identity and continue to influence society today.
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.
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.
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.
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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