The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder

Don't Mourn This Man | Rick Perlstein | TMR
Historian Rick Perlstein dissects Alan Greenspan's catastrophic legacy, revealing how his Ayn Rand-inspired deregulation and 'worker insecurity' policies directly fueled massive financial bubbles and wealth inequality, culminating in the 2008 global economic collapse.

Susan Collins' Duplicity; Alan Greenspan's Lifelessness; AIPAC Vs DSA w/ Rick Perlstein | MR Live
This episode dissects the economic legacy of Alan Greenspan, revealing his role in financial deregulation and wealth inequality, while also exposing Senator Susan Collins' political duplicity and AIPAC's significant influence on US elections.

Dave Rubin's Jubilee Backfires Spectacularly
Dave Rubin's attempt to revive his career on the 'Surrounded' show backfired spectacularly as he was repeatedly fact-checked and exposed for making unsubstantiated claims on economic and foreign policy.

Big Oil's $23B Hormuz Exploits; Trump Botches Iran Peace Talks w/ Alex Jacquez, Matt Duss | MR Live
This episode exposes how geopolitical conflicts, particularly the US's failed Iran policy, have created massive windfall profits for oil companies and exacerbated inflation, while revealing the deep flaws and outdated thinking within the Democratic foreign policy establishment.

When Democrats Used to Win the Heartland | Cory Haala | TMR
This episode unpacks the rise and fall of progressive populism in the Midwest during the Reagan era, revealing how economic crises and social backlashes shaped Democratic strategy and offer lessons for today's political landscape.

Iran Sets Ceasefire Terms & Israel Lashes Out w/ Séamus Malekafzali, Effie Phillips-Staley | MR Live
Iran dictates ceasefire terms to the US after Trump's genocidal threats, but Israel immediately sabotages the deal, revealing deep-seated geopolitical tensions and domestic political divisions.

Trump’s Major SCOTUS Tariff Loss | Mark Joseph Stern | TMR
The Supreme Court significantly curtailed presidential tariff power, ruling 6-3 against Trump's broad use of an emergency statute, but the decision highlighted deep ideological splits over judicial doctrines and left a $175 billion refund mess.

Trump's Sleepy SOTU; Tenant Strike; Not-So Vibecession w/ Isi Breen, Yusra Murad, Mike Konczal
This episode dissects the disconnect between official economic data and public sentiment, details an impending tenant rent strike in the Twin Cities, and critiques Trump's State of the Union address.
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