The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Ancient GOP Senator Panics After Accidentally Stepping Into Minefield
Chuck Grassley's accidental admission that Biden won the 2020 election highlights the GOP's tightrope walk on judicial nominations, revealing how one nominee's truthful answers could disrupt Trump's control over the federal judiciary.
DSA & Zohran Shock Dem Party Machine w/ Morris Katz | MR Live
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) delivered a political earthquake in New York City, securing multiple primary victories against established incumbents and mainstream progressives, signaling a significant shift in Democratic power dynamics.
California Election Conspiracy Idiocy; Trump’s Crony Judges w/ David Dayen, Josh Orton | MR Live
This episode exposes the baselessness of California election conspiracy theories and details how Trump-era dismantling of USDA programs led to a critical screworm outbreak, while advocating for radical structural reforms to the Supreme Court to counter Republican power consolidation.
Corporate Money Machine In Democratic Primaries | Luke Goldstein | TMR
An investigative journalist uncovers a sophisticated 'dark money' network, 'Majority Democrats and The Bench,' systematically influencing Democratic primaries to back moderate candidates using unprecedented loopholes in campaign finance laws.
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.
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.
Attacking Kimmel; Corporate Money Machine In Democratic Primaries w/ Luke Goldstein | MR Live
Investigative journalist Luke Goldstein exposes a sophisticated, billionaire-funded Democratic money machine that leverages legal loopholes and shadowy consultancies to influence primaries and push a centrist agenda.
GOP Plots New Trump Supreme Court Pick Before Midterms | Elie Mystal | TMR
Elie Mystal and Sam Seder discuss the Republican strategy to pressure Justice Samuel Alito into retiring before the midterms to allow Donald Trump to appoint a new, younger conservative justice, and the origins of the Supreme Court's 'shadow docket'.
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'.
ICE Whistle Blown; Sheinbaum’s Gamble; State Of Trump's Union w/ Alexander Aviña | MR Live
An ICE whistleblower exposes severe training deficiencies and constitutional violations, while Mexico grapples with cartel violence fueled by US demand and arms, and Democrats are criticized for a 'restoration' political strategy that alienates their base.
DHS Shutdown Imminent | David Dayen | TMR
David Dayen reveals Democrats' strategic offer to fund DHS while defunding ICE, exposes APAC's covert election influence, details the dismantling of federal antitrust enforcement, and frames sports as a critical lens for understanding broader economic inequality and corruption.
Dismantling The Immigration-Carceral State w/ César Cuauhtémoc García Hernández | MR Live
A law professor details the historical evolution of US immigration policy from a labor-driven system to a criminalizing national security apparatus, highlighting how current Democratic 'reforms' often reinforce the very structures they claim to oppose.
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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