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When It Comes to Tech, Politicians Are Doing a Terrible Job

When It Comes to Tech, Politicians Are Doing a Terrible Job When It Comes to Tech, Politicians Are Doing a Terrible Job

That’s why Brianna Wu—a video game developer and cyber security expert—is running for congress.

Jul 30, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

State Treasurer Is the Most Exciting Political Office You Never Pay Attention To

State Treasurer Is the Most Exciting Political Office You Never Pay Attention To State Treasurer Is the Most Exciting Political Office You Never Pay Attention To

Sarah Godlewski is helping Wisconsinites prepare for climate change—and for retirement.

Jul 23, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Democracy Is Not Well

Democracy Is Not Well Democracy Is Not Well

Astra Taylor on our politics, plus Katha Pollitt on travel to Mars.

Jul 18, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Megan Rapinoe and team

The Women’s World Cup Legacy The Women’s World Cup Legacy

Coach Kevin McNutt joins me as we talk Women’s world cup and debate our Mt. Rushmore lists.

Jul 16, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Pramila Jayapal Is Not Backing Down

Pramila Jayapal Is Not Backing Down Pramila Jayapal Is Not Backing Down

This week on Next Left, the congressmember who knows a thing or two about shutting down racist policies.

Jul 16, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Joy-Ann Reid: How Trump Happened

Joy-Ann Reid: How Trump Happened Joy-Ann Reid: How Trump Happened

Plus Amy Wilentz on Jared’s Mid-East peace plan.

Jul 11, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

The 29-Year-Old Politician Taking On the NRA in Florida

The 29-Year-Old Politician Taking On the NRA in Florida The 29-Year-Old Politician Taking On the NRA in Florida

Anna Eskamani was devastated by the Pulse nightclub shooting—but she took that anger and used it to fuel her successful run for office.

Jul 9, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

Biden Has No Place to Go Except Down

Biden Has No Place to Go Except Down Biden Has No Place to Go Except Down

Robert Borosage on politics and Martin Duberman on the lost world of gay liberation.

Jul 4, 2019 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

The Chronicles of Kevin Durant

The Chronicles of Kevin Durant The Chronicles of Kevin Durant

The Athletic’s national NBA writer Michael Lee joins the show to talk NBA, free-agency, and more.

Jul 2, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Franklin Bynum Is a Texas Judge Who Wants to Abolish Prisons

Franklin Bynum Is a Texas Judge Who Wants to Abolish Prisons Franklin Bynum Is a Texas Judge Who Wants to Abolish Prisons

This week on Next Left, meet a judge who believes our incarceration complex is “not a defensible system.”

Jul 2, 2019 / Podcast / John Nichols

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