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China’s Rise; Democratic Primaries Heat Up w/ Jostein Hauge, Melat Kiros, Matt Bernstein | MR Live
US China RelationsGeopoliticsForeign Policy

China’s Rise; Democratic Primaries Heat Up w/ Jostein Hauge, Melat Kiros, Matt Bernstein | MR Live

This episode dissects the evolving US-China 'cold peace,' the generational split in US support for Israel, and the strategic challenges progressive campaigns face against entrenched centrist Democrats.

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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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Iran Sets Negotiation Terms; Trump’s War On Disabled People w/ Jeremy Scahill, Eli Hager | MR Live
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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
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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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4/24 Redistricting Fight a Clue to Politics After Trump? w/ Astead Herndon | MR LIVE
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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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Casual F̵R̵I̵D̵A̵Y̵ Mass Torts Day 2 | MR Live
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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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Trump's Iran Quagmire Hits Inflection Point | MR Live
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Trump's Iran Quagmire Hits Inflection Point | MR Live

The hosts dissect the US-Iran conflict's escalation, the Supreme Court's controversial conversion therapy ruling, and Israel's new death penalty law, framing these events as driven by unchecked power and detrimental to global stability.

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The Cuba Blockade | Hasan Piker | TMR
US PoliticsDemocratic Party StrategyForeign Policy

The Cuba Blockade | Hasan Piker | TMR

Hasan Piker details how US political centrists employ counterproductive attacks for donor money, while the US maintains an 'invisible economic terrorism' blockade against Cuba, designed to destabilize the island and prevent a non-capitalist success story.

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AIPAC In Illinois; Trump In His Own Private Iran; Cuba Next? | MR Live
US PoliticsForeign PolicyCampaign Finance

AIPAC In Illinois; Trump In His Own Private Iran; Cuba Next? | MR Live

The hosts dissect the pervasive influence of dark money in US elections, Trump's contradictory foreign policy on Iran and Cuba, and the broader implications of a US government driven by ideological and financial self-interest rather than strategic thinking.

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Trump’s War Of Arrogance And Corruption w/ Mehdi Hasan | MR Live
US-Iran WarGeopoliticsPolitical Corruption

Trump’s War Of Arrogance And Corruption w/ Mehdi Hasan | MR Live

This episode dissects the Trump administration's ill-conceived war on Iran, exposing its flimsy justifications, widespread public disapproval, and the deep-seated political corruption driving US foreign policy.

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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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Casual Friday w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton | MR Live
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Casual Friday w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton | MR Live

This episode exposes the stark realities of economic hardship, the Democratic Party's communication failures, and the dangerous anti-science agenda of Trump's potential Surgeon General, contrasting them with rising progressive movements and direct action.

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Breaking Trump’s Cuba Siege | David Adler | TMR
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Breaking Trump’s Cuba Siege | David Adler | TMR

David Adler details the multi-layered US 'siege' on Cuba, arguing it's a bipartisan war crime driven by a far-right diaspora lobby, not a foreign policy objective, and calls for direct action to deliver humanitarian aid.

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How to Block ICE | Rep. Ro Khanna | TMR
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How to Block ICE | Rep. Ro Khanna | TMR

Representative Ro Khanna advocates for prosecuting ICE agents, dismantling the agency, and implementing a wealth tax to address income inequality, urging Democrats to lead with principle over polls.

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CASUAL FRIDAY w/ Digby, Bryan Quinby, Chris James | MR Live
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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.

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Trump Ushers in Technoligarchy | Molly White | TMR
CryptocurrencyArtificial IntelligencePolitical Lobbying

Trump Ushers in Technoligarchy | Molly White | TMR

Molly White details how wealthy tech and crypto oligarchs have systematically corrupted U.S. elections and regulatory bodies, leveraging political spending to reshape policy and integrate speculative markets into mainstream media.

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Protests Erupt Over ICE Murder; Big Oil’s DC Influence Operation w/ Nick Cleveland-Stout | MR Live
ICE violencePolice brutalityFascism

Protests Erupt Over ICE Murder; Big Oil’s DC Influence Operation w/ Nick Cleveland-Stout | MR Live

This episode exposes alleged state-sanctioned violence by ICE and the Trump administration's fascist rhetoric, alongside the deep financial incentives of Big Oil and powerful donors driving US foreign policy in Venezuela.

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The Most Humiliating Story In Media Right Now...
media criticismjournalistic integrityCBS News

The Most Humiliating Story In Media Right Now...

The hosts dissect the alarming decline in journalistic integrity at major news outlets, exemplified by a CBS anchor's self-indulgent segments and sycophantic reporting.

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