The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Botched Wars Leave Trump Vulnerable | Heather ‘Digby’ Parton | TMR
Donald Trump's erratic foreign policy and the escalating economic crisis are exposing his political vulnerabilities, while the Republican Party continues to lay groundwork for future election subversion, despite a notable leftward shift within the Democratic Party.
Trillionaires, Botched Wars, And Midterms w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton | MR Live
This episode exposes the alleged financial manipulation behind Elon Musk's trillionaire status, Trump's chaotic Iran policy, and the Republican strategy to delegitimize midterm elections, revealing a system ripe for exploitation and political instability.
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have created massive windfall profits for oil companies and exacerbated inflation, while revealing the deep flaws and outdated thinking within the Democratic foreign policy establishment.
Inflation Spikes; The Quiet National Abortion Ban; A Labor Win w/ Jessica Valenti, Liza Xu | MR Live
This episode exposes the economic fallout from the 'Iran war' and Trump's policies, details the escalating legal and social battles over abortion rights, and celebrates a significant labor victory in the meatpacking industry.
New Fed Chair; Building Political Solidarity w/ Liz Pancotti, Yuh-Line Niou | MR Live
This episode dissects the complex economic and political landscape, from the controversial transition of the Fed Chair and US foreign policy in Iran to the critical need for progressive solidarity and actionable policy in New York State.
Escape From Capitalism | Clara Mattei | TMR
Clara Mattei argues that austerity and the concept of 'growth' are not flaws but inherent, foundational mechanisms of capitalism designed to maintain exploitation and profit, rather than meet human needs.
Trump's Plan To Bomb Iranians Into 'Freedom'; Escape From Capitalism w/ Clara Mattei | MR Live
This episode exposes the devastating human and economic costs of the US-Israel war on Iran while a leading economist deconstructs how austerity and 'growth' are inherent, exploitative mechanisms of capitalism.
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.
Best of 2025: Mark Blyth Trump’s Tarrifs and Inflation
Mark Blyth, a Brown University professor, explains how popular understanding of inflation often misses the mark, why the Fed's traditional responses are frequently misapplied, and how Trump's tariffs are policy-induced supply shocks that broke the bond market and reveal a flawed re-industrialization strategy.
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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