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Trump Lost His Iran War, Can He End It? | MR Live
US Foreign PolicyIran WarWar Powers Act

Trump Lost His Iran War, Can He End It? | MR Live

The hosts argue that the US has disastrously lost its undeclared war with Iran, highlighting how political figures prioritize Israeli interests over peace and how Trump's chaotic diplomacy further complicates the region.

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Trump's China Humiliation; Growing Progressive Power w/ Ryan Grim | MR Live
US PoliticsDemocratic PartyRepublican Party

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.

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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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Trump’s Crooked Fed Chair Nominee; GOP Plotting Next Supreme Court Pick? w/ Elie Mystal | MR Live
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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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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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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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Chuck Schumer's Heir Emerges, And He Already Sucks | David Dayen | TMR
US PoliticsHousing PolicyPrivate Equity

Chuck Schumer's Heir Emerges, And He Already Sucks | David Dayen | TMR

A bipartisan housing bill passed the Senate, but a rising Democratic leader's controversial opposition to a minor provision reveals a pattern of undermining progressive policies to curry favor with corporate interests, while other Democrats propose tax cuts that mirror Republican strategies.

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Trump Readies Ground Invasion of Iran | Perry Bacon Jr. | TMR
US-Iran WarDonald TrumpDemocratic Party

Trump Readies Ground Invasion of Iran | Perry Bacon Jr. | TMR

Sam Seder and Perry Bacon Jr. dissect the political quagmire of the US war in Iran, highlighting public opposition, Trump's miscalculations, and the Democratic Party's internal struggles with war funding and progressive primary challenges.

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Trump’s War Of Arrogance And Corruption | Mehdi Hasan | TMR
US Foreign PolicyIran WarPolitical Corruption

Trump’s War Of Arrogance And Corruption | Mehdi Hasan | TMR

This episode dissects the Trump administration's unpopular and ill-conceived war, exposing deep political corruption, media complicity, and the Democratic leadership's failure to oppose it despite overwhelming public disapproval.

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Trump Bored Of Peace; Leftists Surge 2026 Midterms w/ Alexis Goldstein, Anabel Mendoza, Junaid Ahmed
US Foreign PolicyIran WarDonald Trump

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.

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Trump Fatigue Setting In? | Heather ‘Digby’ Parton | TMR
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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.

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Epstein Coverup Falls Apart; True Story Of Chicago ICE Raid w/ Melissa Sanchez, Jodi Cohen | MR Live
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Epstein Coverup Falls Apart; True Story Of Chicago ICE Raid w/ Melissa Sanchez, Jodi Cohen | MR Live

This episode exposes new details from the unredacted Epstein files, including alleged lies by Donald Trump, and a ProPublica investigation into a highly militarized Chicago ICE raid that targeted vulnerable immigrants under false pretenses.

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How The Epstein Files Broke America | Brace Belden | TMR
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How The Epstein Files Broke America | Brace Belden | TMR

The Epstein files reveal a web of influence, potential psychological operations, and high-profile individuals like Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Howard Lutnick actively denying their extensive connections to Jeffrey Epstein, despite overwhelming email evidence.

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New Epstein Files Star Trump, Musk, Gates, Lutnick + More w/ Brace Belden | MR Live
Epstein FilesPolitical CorruptionElite Networks

New Epstein Files Star Trump, Musk, Gates, Lutnick + More w/ Brace Belden | MR Live

Newly released Epstein files reveal extensive, non-partisan connections among powerful figures including Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and Howard Lutnik, exposing a network of influence and potential blackmail that challenges conventional political narratives.

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January of Horrors Comes to a Close | Heather Parton | TMR
Political CommentaryUS PoliticsDemocratic Party Strategy

January of Horrors Comes to a Close | Heather Parton | TMR

The hosts and guest dissect a 'January of Horrors,' highlighting the relentless pace of political crises, the strategic chaos of the right, and the perceived tone-deafness of Democratic leadership.

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Better Late Than Never?
Political CommentaryFascismAuthoritarianism

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.

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Empire Abroad, Fascism At Home, Trump's America w/ Jeet Heer | MR Live
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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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Epstein Investigation Getting Under Trump's Skin | Heather ‘Digby’ Parton | TMR
Epstein FilesDonald TrumpDepartment of Justice

Epstein Investigation Getting Under Trump's Skin | Heather ‘Digby’ Parton | TMR

The hosts and guest discuss the delayed release of Epstein files, Trump's political struggles and alleged past misconduct, and the Democratic Party's internal issues and disconnect from its base.

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