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Capitol Building

How Trump Incited an Insurrection How Trump Incited an Insurrection

John Nichols on impeachment, plus Steve Phillips on turning Texas blue.

Feb 11, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

What Does the Head of the NFL Player’s Union Think About the Super Bowl?

What Does the Head of the NFL Player’s Union Think About the Super Bowl? What Does the Head of the NFL Player’s Union Think About the Super Bowl?

NFLPA Executive Director DeMaurice Smith joins the show to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl and what the union has been up to during the global pandemic.

Feb 6, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Prosecute the Insurrectionists—All of Them

Prosecute the Insurrectionists—All of Them Prosecute the Insurrectionists—All of Them

Elie Mystal on those who stormed the Capitol, Gary Younge on Obama, and remembering Rennie Davis. 

Feb 4, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Talking Jim Brown. Remembering Sekou Smith.

Talking Jim Brown. Remembering Sekou Smith. Talking Jim Brown. Remembering Sekou Smith.

Steve Delsohn and Michael Lee join the show to talk about Jim Brown and the legacy of Sekou Smith.

Feb 2, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Joe Biden vs. Covid-19: Week One

Joe Biden vs. Covid-19: Week One Joe Biden vs. Covid-19: Week One

Gregg Gonsalves on the pandemic, plus John Nichols on Biden’s first week.

Jan 28, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Taking a Trip With Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee

Taking a Trip With Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee Taking a Trip With Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee

The baseball legend joins the show to talk about his new book and his unique life.

Jan 26, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh

Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh

Plus Barbara Ransby on Biden and Black America and Gary Younge on the storming of the Capitol.

Jan 21, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Chris Mosier: In Defense of Trans Athletes

Chris Mosier: In Defense of Trans Athletes Chris Mosier: In Defense of Trans Athletes

The hall-of-fame triathlete and six-time member of Team USA joins the show to talk about the war on trans youth.

Jan 19, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Trump’s Crime: Incitement of Insurrection

Trump’s Crime: Incitement of Insurrection Trump’s Crime: Incitement of Insurrection

John Nichols on impeachment, Astra Taylor on debt, and Robert Lipsyte on Trump and golf.

Jan 14, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

They Didn’t Just Breach a Capitol. They Breached a City.

They Didn’t Just Breach a Capitol. They Breached a City. They Didn’t Just Breach a Capitol. They Breached a City.

This week, the pathetic insurrection attempt at the US Capitol and the WNBA players’ role in the Georgia elections. 

Jan 12, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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