The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
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.
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.
Elections; Cannabis Union; Wealth Inequality & Housing Crisis w/ GCD Union, Max Buchholz | MR Live
This episode dissects the Illinois primary results, exposes anti-union tactics at a Brooklyn cannabis dispensary, and challenges conventional wisdom on housing affordability by linking it to wealth inequality rather than regulation.
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.
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.
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.
The Age of Extraction | Tim Wu | TMR
Tim Wu explains how tech platforms transitioned from democratizing forces to extractive monopolies, detailing the economic and societal dangers of unchecked corporate power.
Tech's Age Of Extraction w/ Tim Wu | MR Live
Tim Wu explains how tech platforms transitioned from democratizing forces to extractive monopolies, concentrating wealth and power while eroding societal well-being and democratic principles.
Bovino Out; Getting to Reparations; New NDP Leadership w/ Dorothy Brown, Avi Lewis | MR Live
This episode dissects the political fallout from ICE actions in Minneapolis, explores the historical and systemic arguments for reparations in the US, and examines the progressive platform of a Canadian NDP leadership candidate, all while critiquing media narratives and right-wing figures.
Best of 2025: Mark Blyth Trump’s Tarrifs and Inflation
Mark Blyth, a Brown University professor, explains how popular understanding of inflation often misses the mark, why the Fed's traditional responses are frequently misapplied, and how Trump's tariffs are policy-induced supply shocks that broke the bond market and reveal a flawed re-industrialization strategy.
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