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Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American History

Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American History Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American History

Throughout our nation’s history, the threat—and actuality—of political violence has served to thwart and suppress Black agency and emancipation.

Jan 8, 2021 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

The Trump Mob That Stormed the Capitol

The Trump Mob That Stormed the Capitol The Trump Mob That Stormed the Capitol

Joan Walsh and Eric Foner weigh in on one of the worst days in the history of American democracy.

Jan 6, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

When a Coach Kneels With His Players

When a Coach Kneels With His Players When a Coach Kneels With His Players

Former St. Michael’s College coach Joshua Meyer and former player Winston Jones join the show to talk about their team’s courageous decision to kneel before a basketball game.

Jan 5, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

The ‘System’ Check Book Club

The ‘System’ Check Book Club The ‘System’ Check Book Club

Featuring Maria Hinojosa, Rumaan Alam, Scott Farris, John Nichols, and Shana Redmond.

Jan 1, 2021 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

A nurse wearing a surgical mask and face shield holds a vial of the Covid-19 vaccine

Vaccine Priorities: Politics and Ethics Vaccine Priorities: Politics and Ethics

Gregg Gonsalves on Covid-19, plus John Nichols on politics in 2020.

Dec 30, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

White Voters in 2020—and Everybody Else

White Voters in 2020—and Everybody Else White Voters in 2020—and Everybody Else

Joan Walsh on politics and Amy Wilentz on the Trump kids.

Dec 23, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

A Journey to Mindfulness with Former NFL Player Prince Daniels Jr. 

A Journey to Mindfulness with Former NFL Player Prince Daniels Jr.  A Journey to Mindfulness with Former NFL Player Prince Daniels Jr. 

The former Ravens running back joins the show to talk about his new book.

Dec 22, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Could This Pandemic End Up Making Our Health Care System Stronger?

Could This Pandemic End Up Making Our Health Care System Stronger? Could This Pandemic End Up Making Our Health Care System Stronger?

The poor Black and brown communities hit hardest by Covid-19 have the most to gain from an overhaul of how this country administers care.

Dec 18, 2020 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

From Obama to Trump: Eric Foner   

From Obama to Trump: Eric Foner    From Obama to Trump: Eric Foner   

Plus John Powers on John le Carré.

Dec 17, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Attacking the Rim With NBA Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing

Attacking the Rim With NBA Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing Attacking the Rim With NBA Hall-of-Famer Dave Bing

The legendary basketball player joins the show to talk about his new book.

Dec 15, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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