The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
"Gross Hit Piece": Internal Revolt At NYT Over Shoddy Platner Story
The New York Times published a politically motivated 'hit piece' against candidate Graham Platner, relying on uncorroborated claims from a Republican operative, leading to internal dissent at the paper and potentially backfiring on its intended political effect.
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.
Platner Smear Flops | Jeet Heer | TMR
This episode dissects the alleged political motivations behind a New York Times 'hit piece' on Grant Plathner, linking it to Republican operatives and pro-Israel groups, and critically examines the constitutional implications of the War Powers Act.
Platner Smear Flops; The Screwworm Cometh w/ Jeet Heer | MR Live
The New York Times' heavily anticipated report on Graham Platner falls flat, revealing a politically motivated smear campaign orchestrated by right-wing and centrist pro-Israel factions, while critical government functions face collapse due to defunding and politicization.
"Like Playing Chess With A Pigeon" | Mason | TMR
Mason from One Hand Politics recounts his 'Surrounded' debate with Dave Rubin, exposing Rubin's extreme unpreparedness, reliance on AI for facts, and the selective editing by Jubilee to protect Rubin's image.
Trump’s Non-Strategy In Iran; True Independent Journalism w/ Amy Goodman | MR Live
This episode dissects the Trump administration's incoherent Iran policy and features an interview with Amy Goodman on the critical role and challenges of independent journalism, drawing on her experiences covering massacres and protests.
Delete Your Career
This episode exposes how mainstream media outlets like CNN might be tailoring their political coverage to appeal to wealthy, pro-Trump, and pro-Zionist audiences, while also dissecting the absurd misinterpretations of celebrity social media posts and offering practical advice for union organizing.
Trump Can't Pretend Anymore | Jeet Heer | TMR
Jeet Heer and Sam Seder dissect Trump's self-serving foreign policy in Iran and the Democratic Party's self-inflicted wounds, revealing a political landscape driven by ego, delusion, and a shrinking, wealthy audience.
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.
Trump Revels In War Crimes; Israel Ethnically Cleanses Lebanon In Darkness w/ Zahra Hankir | MR Live
This episode exposes Trump's blatant threats of war crimes against Iran and Israel's underreported ethnic cleansing in Lebanon, alongside a critical look at media failures and a progressive candidate's bold stance on aid to Israel.
Private Equity's Favorite Democrat w/ David Dayen | MR Live
The Majority Report dissects a bipartisan housing bill, exposing how a rising Democratic leader signals allegiance to private equity, and critiques the party's emerging 'anti-tax' strategy.
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.
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.
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.
Media Pretending This Isn't Real | Ryan Grim | TMR
Ryan Grim exposes how mainstream media selectively ignores critical details of the Epstein scandal, Israel's 'Board of Peace' plan for Gaza, and the US's legally baseless military strikes, highlighting a growing chasm between public understanding and institutional narratives.
SCOTUS Torpedoes Tariffs; Epstein’s Billionaire Rolodex w/ Ryan Grim, Wren Woodson, Mabel Kabani
The Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs, while new reports detail Epstein's deep ties to Israeli intelligence, a Gaza 'reconstruction' plan, and the pervasive influence of dark money in US politics.
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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