In Trump’s Madness, There’s Opportunity in Korea: Bruce Cumings In Trump’s Madness, There’s Opportunity in Korea: Bruce Cumings
Bruce Cumings on the reasons for optimism about peace in Korea.
Jun 14, 2018 / Jon Wiener
In Trump’s ‘Madness,’ A Chance for Peace in Korea: Bruce Cumings In Trump’s ‘Madness,’ A Chance for Peace in Korea: Bruce Cumings
Plus Ahilan Arulanantham on Trump’s family separation policy, and Harold Meyerson on the Democrats’ chances in November.
Jun 14, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
The LGBTQ History Behind ‘A League of Their Own’ The LGBTQ History Behind ‘A League of Their Own’
Writer Britni de la Cretaz stops by to talk about the queer history of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.
Jun 12, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
‘Call Me a Refugee, Not an Immigrant’: Viet Thanh Nguyen ‘Call Me a Refugee, Not an Immigrant’: Viet Thanh Nguyen
The novelist on refugee literature and the concept of the “genius.”
Jun 11, 2018 / Jon Wiener
Don’t Underestimate Trump: Seymour Hersh on the News, Past and Present Don’t Underestimate Trump: Seymour Hersh on the News, Past and Present
The journalist who brought the My Lai massacre to light explains why we are not in a golden age of journalism.
Jun 8, 2018 / Jon Wiener
Trump Is ‘Crazy Like a Fox’: Seymour Hersh Trump Is ‘Crazy Like a Fox’: Seymour Hersh
Plus Bryce Covert on homelessness and Viet Thanh Nguyen on refugees.
Jun 7, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
What if Muhammad Ali Had Received a Draft Deferment? What if Muhammad Ali Had Received a Draft Deferment?
Writer Mike Pesca stops by to talk about his new book about the greatest “what-ifs” in sports history.
Jun 5, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Trump vs. Syrian Refugees: An Interview With Wendy Pearlman Trump vs. Syrian Refugees: An Interview With Wendy Pearlman
The author and researcher talks about the plight of Syrians fleeing their country’s violence.
Jun 1, 2018 / Jon Wiener
How Abortion Rights Triumphed in Ireland: Katha Pollitt How Abortion Rights Triumphed in Ireland: Katha Pollitt
Plus Wendy Pearlman on Syrian Refugees and Tom Engelhardt on America’s failed empire.
May 31, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
The NFL Anthem Mess: Putting Out a Fire With Kerosene The NFL Anthem Mess: Putting Out a Fire With Kerosene
Writer Bijan Bayne stops by to talk new NFL anthem policy.
May 29, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin