The Breakdown: How to Bust the Filibuster The Breakdown: How to Bust the Filibuster
Could the Senate start getting things done, if only legislators didn't have to face filibuster threats? This week on The Breakdown: the history of the filibuster, and how to get ri...
Jan 7, 2011 / Chris Hayes
Obama’s New Wall Street White House Obama’s New Wall Street White House
Ari Berman explains the message Obama is sending by appointing William Daley and Gene Sperling to his White House team.
Jan 7, 2011 / Democracy Now!
Who is the Real John Boehner? Who is the Real John Boehner?
Katrina vanden Heuvel reminds us that John Boehner is more than a harmless tan and some tears.
Jan 6, 2011 / The Ed Show
Are We Running Out of Oil? Are We Running Out of Oil?
Dependence on fossil fuels inflicts massive damage on the environment and our health. But we'll be in even deeper trouble when the world's supply of oil begins to run out.
Jan 5, 2011 / The Nation and On The Earth Productions
In Dave Zirin’s New Film, Sports is ‘Not Just a Game’ In Dave Zirin’s New Film, Sports is ‘Not Just a Game’
The new documentary from The Nation's explores the intersection of sports and politics in America.
Jan 4, 2011 / Media Education Foundation
How the 9/11 Responders Bill Finally Got Through How the 9/11 Responders Bill Finally Got Through
Chris Hayes speaks with Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-New York) about how progressive legislation ever makes it through Congress.
Dec 23, 2010 / Countdown
The Fight For Civil Rights Beyond Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell The Fight For Civil Rights Beyond Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Civil rights issues will be central to the success or failure of the Obama presidency.
Dec 23, 2010 / The Rachel Maddow Show
Assange vs. Manning, Bernie Sanders vs. Obama Assange vs. Manning, Bernie Sanders vs. Obama
Why is the media going crazy over Assange while no one's paying attention to Bradley Manning, who's actually doing serious time and facing rough conditions in prison for allegedl...
Dec 22, 2010 / MSNBC
Melissa Harris-Perry Gives Haley Barbour a History Lesson Melissa Harris-Perry Gives Haley Barbour a History Lesson
Misremembering the Citizens Councils has dangerous implications for the present.
Dec 22, 2010 / MSNBC
Stephen Cohen: What the START Treaty Means for Russian-American Relations Stephen Cohen: What the START Treaty Means for Russian-American Relations
After yesterday's Senate movement in support of the New START nuclear arms treaty between the US and Russia, the Senate is expected to vote on final ratification of the tr...
Dec 22, 2010 / CNN