The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Trump Loses On Birthright Citizenship, Bored By Housing Bill; Big Colorado Primaries | MR Live
The Supreme Court's recent rulings on birthright citizenship, transgender sports bans, and campaign finance, alongside critical Colorado primary elections and Trump's disinterest in housing policy, reveal deep ideological divides and the Democratic Party's internal struggles.
DSA And Zohran Shock Dem Party Machine | Morris Katz | TMR
Political strategist Morris Katz breaks down how DSA-backed candidates secured decisive victories in New York, exposing the Democratic establishment's disconnect and the power of a populist, organizing-focused approach.
Can Zohran & DSA Flip The Script In New York's Dem Primary Elections? | Astead Herndon | TMR
Zohran Mamdani's strategic coalition-building and the DSA's targeted primary challenges are reshaping New York Democratic politics, demonstrating a viable path for the left to gain sustained power by appealing to diverse working-class communities.
Trump Salvages Iran War Defeat; New York's Change Primary w/ Mouin Rabbani, Astead Herndon | MR Live
This episode dissects the US's 'damage control' diplomacy with Iran after a strategic defeat, and analyzes the evolving landscape of New York State primaries where DSA-backed candidates are challenging establishment Democrats.
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.
Can The Left Build Real Power Before It’s Too Late? w/ Yotam Marom | MR Live
Yotam Marom, author of 'For Louder Days,' dissects how the left's 'politics of powerlessness' hinders effective organizing and offers strategies for building durable, winning movements by embracing power, leadership, and truth.
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.
Primaries Roundup; Republican Plan To Backdoor Israel Aid w/ Ben Freeman | MR Live
The Majority Report dissects recent primary election outcomes, highlighting progressive wins and establishment challenges, while exposing a Republican-led congressional maneuver to integrate US and Israeli militaries, effectively sidestepping public and legislative oversight on aid.
Primary Preview; UAW Strike In Michigan w/ Daniel Nichanian, Josh Jager | MR Live
This episode dissects the resurgence of progressive candidates in key primaries and exposes the stark economic realities driving the UAW Local 2093 strike against American Axle.
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.
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.
Trump's China Humiliation; Growing Progressive Power w/ Ryan Grim | MR Live
This episode dissects the Democratic Party's internal struggles, from leadership's declining approval and flawed campaign strategies to the implications of the Supreme Court's assault on the Voting Rights Act, alongside a debate on the utility of engaging with figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Trump's Corruption Enumerated; Defeating Corpo Dem Congressman w/ Isaac Saul, Brad Lander | MR Live
This episode exposes the vast, often overlooked financial self-dealing of Donald Trump and his family, alongside a progressive challenger's fight against a corporate Democrat in a key New York congressional district.
Saudis Turn On Trump; DCCC Meddles In California w/ Mohammad Ali Shabani, Randy Villegas | MR Live
Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states are re-evaluating their alliances and security commitments with the US under Trump, while a progressive candidate in California faces DCCC opposition despite strong grassroots support.
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.
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.
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.
Progressive Fighters; ICE Detention Scam w/ Chris Rabb, Katie Blankenship, Lindsey Boylan | MR LIVE
This episode exposes the deep-seated financial incentives driving the abusive ICE detention system and highlights the strategies of progressive candidates challenging establishment politics at both federal and local levels.
Emma Asks Abdul El-Sayed The Question Everyone Wants To Know | Abdul El-Sayed | TMR
US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed outlines his progressive platform, challenging corporate influence and establishment Democrats on issues from Medicare for All to US foreign policy in the Middle East.
Right-Wing Media Abandons Trump As Iran Quagmire Worsens w/ Krystal Ball, Abdul El-Sayed | MR Live
The hosts and guests dissect Trump's chaotic Iran war, Melania's Epstein defense, and the Democratic Party's struggle with progressive and pro-Israel factions, highlighting the shifting geopolitical landscape and the influence of money in politics.
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.
Casual Friday w/ Hasan Piker | MR Live
Hasan Piker and Sam Seder dissect the US's 'invisible economic terrorism' against Cuba and critique the Democratic Party's self-defeating strategy of alienating its progressive base.
Trump Readies Ground Invasion of Iran | Perry Bacon Jr. | TMR
Sam Seder and Perry Bacon Jr. dissect the political quagmire of the US war in Iran, highlighting public opposition, Trump's miscalculations, and the Democratic Party's internal struggles with war funding and progressive primary challenges.
Trump's Iran War Flip-Flops; Section 230 30 Years Later w/ Brian Reed, Mike Masnick | MR Live
This episode dissects the Trump administration's escalating, illegal war in Iran, the complex debate around Section 230's impact on online moderation, and recent primary election results, highlighting the political opportunism of Democratic leaders and the rise of progressive candidates.
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