The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Israel Out Of Control; ICE Protests Key In NJ Primary w/ Zachary Foster, Dr Adam Hamawy | MR Live
This episode exposes how US foreign policy and domestic spending priorities are intertwined with escalating conflicts in the Middle East and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, alongside a progressive candidate's fight for change in New Jersey.
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have created massive windfall profits for oil companies and exacerbated inflation, while revealing the deep flaws and outdated thinking within the Democratic foreign policy establishment.
Trump Lost His Iran War, Can He End It? | MR Live
The hosts argue that the US has disastrously lost its undeclared war with Iran, highlighting how political figures prioritize Israeli interests over peace and how Trump's chaotic diplomacy further complicates the region.
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’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.
Iran Sets Negotiation Terms | Jeremy Scahill | TMR
Jeremy Scahill reveals how Iran's sophisticated negotiation strategy and robust institutional structure allowed it to outmaneuver the US in recent talks, exposing American diplomatic incompetence and Israeli intelligence manipulation.
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.
Decoding Israel’s Superpower Ambitions | Daniel Levy | TMR
Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, breaks down Benjamin Netanyahu's 'Greater Israel' project as a dangerous geopolitical strategy aiming for regional hard power domination, even at the cost of weakening the US and alienating Gulf states.
Decoding Israel's Superpower Ambitions w/ Daniel Levy | MR Live
Daniel Levy, a former Israeli peace negotiator, dissects Israel's 'Greater Israel' project as a geopolitical strategy for hard power domination, exposing its reliance on US support and the resulting regional destabilization.
What Orban’s Loss Means For Fascism; Iran’s Endgame w/ Jason Stanley, Mohammad Ali Shabani | MR Live
This episode dissects the strategic failures of the Trump administration's Iran policy and the lessons from Viktor Orban's political 'defeat' in Hungary, revealing how cultural politics often mask deep-seated corruption and economic decline.
Right-Wing Media Turns On Trump Over Iran Quagmire | Krystal Ball | TMR
Trump's Iran war strategy is collapsing, leading to a humiliating retreat, a shift in global power dynamics, and a fracturing of his right-wing media base.
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.
Trump Allows Israel To Sabotage Ceasefire; Doctor Reports From Gaza w/ Dr. Tarek Loubani | MR Live
Dr. Tarek Loubani provides a harrowing on-the-ground report from Gaza, detailing the collapse of its medical system and Israeli atrocities, while hosts critique US and Israeli actions that escalate regional conflict and undermine ceasefire efforts.
Iran Sets Ceasefire Terms & Israel Lashes Out w/ Séamus Malekafzali, Effie Phillips-Staley | MR Live
Iran dictates ceasefire terms to the US after Trump's genocidal threats, but Israel immediately sabotages the deal, revealing deep-seated geopolitical tensions and domestic political divisions.
Trump Effectively Threatens To Nuke Iran; Fixing America’s Wage Problem w/ Arindrajit Dube | MR Live
This episode dissects Trump's genocidal threats against Iran and the US's role in escalating global conflict, then pivots to an economist's analysis of America's four-decade wage stagnation and actionable solutions.
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.
Trump Panics As The World Leaved Him Behind | Heather ‘Digby’ Parton | TMR
Donald Trump's shift from an 'America First' non-interventionist stance to aggressive military action in Iran, coupled with his administration's dismantling of social programs and embrace of authoritarian models, signals a dangerous and incoherent foreign and domestic policy trajectory.
Rogan FLIPS OUT On Theo For Mentioning Gaza
Joe Rogan exhibits extreme discomfort and gaslighting when Theo Von attempts to discuss the Gaza conflict and US foreign policy, prompting the hosts to analyze Rogan's motives and expose his hypocrisy on free speech and border security claims.
Trump's Firing Spree; Wealthy Obstacles To Zohran's Budget Proposal w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton
This episode exposes the dangerous trajectory of Trump's foreign policy, including an escalating war with Iran and politically motivated military firings, alongside a local New York City budget battle revealing the influence of ultra-wealthy politicians.
BONDI FIRED; Trump’s Deranged Iran Speech; The Downfall Of Nation States w/ Rana Dasgupta | MR Live
The hosts dissect Trump's contradictory Iran war rhetoric and domestic policy, while author Rana Dasgupta explains how the nation-state, once a capitalist tool, is now being undermined by global corporate power and US hegemonic decline.
The Anti-Zionist Left In Israel; ICE In Rural America w/ Iddo Elam, Emma Janssen | MR Live
This episode dissects the struggles of Israel's anti-Zionist left, the expansion of ICE into rural America, and the hawkish rhetoric driving potential US military action against Iran, all framed by a satirical glimpse into a dystopian 2026.
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.
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