The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
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.
Trump Bored Of Peace; Leftists Surge 2026 Midterms w/ Alexis Goldstein, Anabel Mendoza, Junaid Ahmed
The Trump administration launches an 'illegal' war against Iran, assassinating its leader and bombing a girls' school, while progressive congressional candidates challenge corporate-backed incumbents in key primaries.
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.
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.
China Decarbonizing; AIPAC On The Ballot In North Carolina w/ Assaad Razzouk, Nida Allam | MR Live
China's economy is decarbonizing faster than projected, dominating clean energy technology, while a progressive candidate in North Carolina challenges an incumbent on corporate money, AI data centers, and federal funding cuts.
Epstein’s Sprawling Reach ; The Left’s Tea Party Moment w/ Jeet Heer, Dan Osborn | MR Live
This episode exposes the deep networks of elite power through the Epstein files, analyzes a progressive electoral upset in New Jersey, and dissects corporate consolidation's impact on local economies, revealing systemic vulnerabilities and political miscalculations.
White House Panicked Over ICE Optics?; Democrats Preemptively Cave w/ David Dayen | MR Live
Despite public outrage and ICE's violent actions, political leaders are failing to challenge the agency's funding, leaving direct community action as the primary means of accountability.
Empire Abroad, Fascism At Home, Trump's America w/ Jeet Heer | MR Live
This episode dissects the first week of 2026, highlighting Trump's 'gangster empire' foreign policy in Venezuela, the escalating domestic authoritarianism of ICE, and the perceived failures of Democratic leadership to mount an effective opposition.
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