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Start Making Sense is The Nation’s podcast, hosted by Jon Wiener and coproduced by the Los Angeles Review of Books. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes each Thursday.

 

Nadine Seiler attends a rally for voting rights in front of the Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C., on December 7, 2022.

Best of 2022: Elie Mystal on the Constitution, plus Kelly Lytle Hernández on “Bad Mexicans” Best of 2022: Elie Mystal on the Constitution, plus Kelly Lytle Hernández on “Bad Mexicans”

For the last episode of 2022, we feature some of our favorite book segments.

Dec 29, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album

Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we get a new update on the biggest strike in the country and demystify Bob Dylan’s holiday record.

Dec 22, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Steve Phillips on Sinema and Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike

Steve Phillips on Sinema and Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Steve Phillips on Sinema and Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, a look at the Democratic Party in Arizona and an update on the biggest strike in the country.

Dec 15, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Joan Walsh on the Georgia Runoff and Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC strike

Joan Walsh on the Georgia Runoff and Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC strike Joan Walsh on the Georgia Runoff and Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC strike

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, discussions on what the Georgia runoff results mean for Democrats and on the impact of the largest strike in the country this yea...

Dec 8, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Beverly Gage on J. Edgar Hoover, Plus Erwin Chemerinsky on Originalism

Beverly Gage on J. Edgar Hoover, Plus Erwin Chemerinsky on Originalism Beverly Gage on J. Edgar Hoover, Plus Erwin Chemerinsky on Originalism

On this week of the Start Making Sense podcast, a look into the untold life of the former FBI director, and a discussion about “originalism” and the Supreme Court.

Dec 1, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

The Undocumented Can Work Jobs at the University of California, and Latinas Are Fighting Toxic Pollution

The Undocumented Can Work Jobs at the University of California, and Latinas Are Fighting Toxic Pollution The Undocumented Can Work Jobs at the University of California, and Latinas Are Fighting Toxic Pollution

On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, UCLA law professor Ahilan Arulanantham and writer Eliza Moreno join the show. 

Nov 23, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Joan Walsh on the Georgia Runoff; Gustavo Arellano on the LA Vote

Joan Walsh on the Georgia Runoff; Gustavo Arellano on the LA Vote Joan Walsh on the Georgia Runoff; Gustavo Arellano on the LA Vote

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, discussions about the elections in Los Angeles and Georgia.

Nov 17, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

“The Nation” and the Midterms

“The Nation” and the Midterms “The Nation” and the Midterms

This week, our own D.D. Guttenplan, Elie Mystal, Joan Walsh, John Nichols, and Chris Lehmann discuss the midterm election results.

Nov 10, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

How We Win the Midterms, Plus Black Landowners in North Carolina

How We Win the Midterms, Plus Black Landowners in North Carolina How We Win the Midterms, Plus Black Landowners in North Carolina

On this week's episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Steve Phillips on voting, and Cameron Oglesby on Piney Woods.

Nov 3, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Stacey Abrams Explains Her Work, and Remembering Mike Davis

Stacey Abrams Explains Her Work, and Remembering Mike Davis Stacey Abrams Explains Her Work, and Remembering Mike Davis

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we talk with the Georgia gubernatorial candidate and play an interview with the late author and friend of The Nation, Mike Davis.

Oct 27, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

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