The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
DNC DOA Autopsy; Imperial Health Boomerang w/ David Weigel, Dr. MarkAlain Dery | MR Live
This episode dissects the DNC's flawed post-election autopsy, the shifting dynamics of Democratic primaries and Trump's Republican Party, and the alarming 'imperial health boomerang' effect seen in global health crises like Ebola and projected domestic Medicaid cuts.
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.
Death Of The Voting Rights Act; The Coming Oil Shock w/ Rory Johnston, Ari Berman | MR Live
This episode unpacks the severe global oil shock caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure and the Supreme Court's systematic dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, drawing parallels to the post-Reconstruction era.
Trump's Iran Pretend Game; Corporate Dem Panic w/ Jeet Heer, Rep. Greg Casar | MR Live
As Trump's 'pretend game' in the Iran war faces public disapproval and economic strain, the Congressional Progressive Caucus unveils a new 'affordability agenda' to reconnect with working-class voters and challenge centrist Democratic inaction.
4/24 Redistricting Fight a Clue to Politics After Trump? w/ Astead Herndon | MR LIVE
Astead Herndon argues that both Democratic and Republican parties are fundamentally disconnected from the actual concerns and evolving political landscape of the American electorate, creating a vacuum exploited by demagoguery and challenging traditional alignments.
Trump's Blasphemous Social Media Weekend; JD Vance Fails; Orban Down | MR Live
This episode dissects a chaotic political weekend, featuring Trump's erratic social media rants, JD Vance's failed diplomatic mission to Iran, and the unexpected electoral defeat of Hungarian strongman Viktor Orban, highlighting the US right's global setbacks and domestic missteps.
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.
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.
Chuck Schumer's Heir Emerges, And He Already Sucks | David Dayen | TMR
A bipartisan housing bill passed the Senate, but a rising Democratic leader's controversial opposition to a minor provision reveals a pattern of undermining progressive policies to curry favor with corporate interests, while other Democrats propose tax cuts that mirror Republican strategies.
AIPAC In Illinois; Trump In His Own Private Iran; Cuba Next? | MR Live
The hosts dissect the pervasive influence of dark money in US elections, Trump's contradictory foreign policy on Iran and Cuba, and the broader implications of a US government driven by ideological and financial self-interest rather than strategic thinking.
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.
Casual Friday w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton | MR Live
This episode exposes the stark realities of economic hardship, the Democratic Party's communication failures, and the dangerous anti-science agenda of Trump's potential Surgeon General, contrasting them with rising progressive movements and direct action.
Inside Bohemian Grove; DSA Hits Milestone w/ Daniel Boguslaw, Ashik Siddique, Megan Romer | MR Live
This episode dissects the opaque power structures of elite networks like Bohemian Grove and the strategic growth of the Democratic Socialists of America amidst political and social upheaval.
Trump's Sleepy SOTU; Tenant Strike; Not-So Vibecession w/ Isi Breen, Yusra Murad, Mike Konczal
This episode dissects the disconnect between official economic data and public sentiment, details an impending tenant rent strike in the Twin Cities, and critiques Trump's State of the Union address.
Trump's Trade War Derailed By SCOTUS w/ Mark Joseph Stern | MR Live
The Supreme Court significantly curtailed former President Trump's sweeping tariff authority, ruling his use of an emergency statute for broad taxation was unlawful, yet the financial benefits of these illegal tariffs are unlikely to reach the public.
January of Horrors Comes to a Close | Heather Parton | TMR
The hosts and guest dissect a 'January of Horrors,' highlighting the relentless pace of political crises, the strategic chaos of the right, and the perceived tone-deafness of Democratic leadership.
CASUAL FRIDAY w/ Digby, Bryan Quinby, Chris James | MR Live
The Majority Report hosts and guests dissect the alarming erosion of civil liberties, press freedom, and democratic norms under the current administration, highlighting the perceived strategic failures of the Democratic Party to counter these threats.
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