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.

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.

Israel’s War To Tear Up The Middle East; AI’s Data Center Lies w/ Andrew Arsan, Ed Zitron | MR Live
This episode exposes the strategic goals behind Israel's war to reshape the Middle East and uncovers the massive deception within the AI industry regarding data center capacity and economic impact.

Trump Readies Iran Invasion; To Tax Cut Or Not To Tax Cut w/ Perry Bacon, Sen Chris Van Hollen
The US is embroiled in an unpopular, escalating war with Iran, driven by Trump's ego and a lack of Democratic opposition, while domestic politics reveal a deep divide between progressive and establishment forces in the Democratic primaries.

Israel Escalates; How Cuba Endures; Tracking Anti-Trans Bills w/ Helen Yaffe, Erin Reed | MR Live
This episode dissects the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, the enduring socialist model of Cuba despite US blockades, and the alarming rise of anti-trans legislation across the United States.

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 Iran War Has US Empire In Jeopardy | Murtaza Hussain | TMR
The US-Iran conflict, centered on the Strait of Hormuz, has exposed critical vulnerabilities in American global power, triggered a global economic shock, and strategically benefited China.

Iran Will Decide When This Ends | Juan Cole | TMR
Professor Juan Cole details how Iran's strategic actions in the Middle East, leveraging global energy markets and regional vulnerabilities, dictate the timeline of ongoing conflicts, challenging US and Israeli objectives.

Trump Says Higher Gas Prices Are Good; Iran Refuses To Relent w/ Murtaza Hussain | MR Live
The US-Israel war in Iran has triggered a global economic crisis, exposed corporate complicity, and revealed a strategic miscalculation that benefits China, all while US politicians obscure the true costs.

Iran War Oops Stage; Fighting ICE; Loss Of CFPB w/Hagerstown Rapid Response, Joel Jacobs | MR Live
This episode exposes the chaotic handling of the Iran war by the Trump administration, local community resistance against ICE detention centers, and the systematic dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, highlighting its detrimental impact on consumer rights.

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.

The Iran Escalation Trap; UK Green Party’s Historic Win w/ Robert Pape, Grace Blakeley | MR Live
This episode exposes the US-Israel 'escalation trap' in Iran, the UK Green Party's rise amidst Labour's decline, and alleged corruption within the Trump administration's DHS.

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.
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