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How the Dems Can Win in Georgia

How the Dems Can Win in Georgia How the Dems Can Win in Georgia

Joan Walsh on politics, plus David Cole on the Supreme Court and reapportionment of the House of Representatives.

Dec 3, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

It’s Time America Abolished Poverty

It’s Time America Abolished Poverty It’s Time America Abolished Poverty

We know how to do it. On this week’s show, we lay out the path to a poverty-free future.

Nov 27, 2020 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

Stacey Abrams: The Fight for Georgia

Stacey Abrams: The Fight for Georgia Stacey Abrams: The Fight for Georgia

Plus Amy Wilentz on Ivanka, Don, Jr., Eric—and Lara

Nov 25, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Sportswriting Trailblazer Melissa Ludtke

Sportswriting Trailblazer Melissa Ludtke Sportswriting Trailblazer Melissa Ludtke

Legendary sportswriter Melissa Ludtke joins the show to talk about her remarkable career.

Nov 24, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Why Are People Poor?

Why Are People Poor? Why Are People Poor?

It doesn’t happen by accident. On this week’s show, we dig into the systemic reasons poverty exists in the richest country in the world.

Nov 20, 2020 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

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Why Should the Covid Vaccine Manufacturers Keep All the Profits? Why Should the Covid Vaccine Manufacturers Keep All the Profits?

Gregg Gonsalves on virus profiteering, plus J. Hoberman on The Trial of the Chicago 7.

Nov 19, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Pandemics and Protest With Marc Lamont Hill

Pandemics and Protest With Marc Lamont Hill Pandemics and Protest With Marc Lamont Hill

Activist and scholar Marc Lamont Hill joins the show to talk BLM protests, Palestine, and his beloved Sixers.

Nov 17, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

How Georgia Turned Blue

How Georgia Turned Blue How Georgia Turned Blue

An exceptionally talented activist and leader, a new model of organizing, and years of tireless work—that’s how you change the system. 

Nov 13, 2020 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

Mike Davis: Biden’s Big Mistake

Mike Davis: Biden’s Big Mistake Mike Davis: Biden’s Big Mistake

Plus Jody Armour on how Black Lives Matter won at the polls.

Nov 12, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

White Supremacy Is Baked Into Our Electoral System

White Supremacy Is Baked Into Our Electoral System White Supremacy Is Baked Into Our Electoral System

On this week’s episode, the deep, foundational biases of our democracy come back to haunt us—again.

Nov 6, 2020 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

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