Young Americans for Freedom Hates Freedom Young Americans for Freedom Hates Freedom
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Lauren Lassabe Shepherd discusses the censorship-loving right wing student group.
Summer of Strikes—Plus, After Affirmative Action Summer of Strikes—Plus, After Affirmative Action
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Jane McAlevey talks about unions, and John Nichols comments on the politics of education.
Jul 6, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Low-Paid Workers Strike and Win in LA and Minor League Baseball Players Get Organized Low-Paid Workers Strike and Win in LA and Minor League Baseball Players Get Organized
On this edition of the Start Making Sense podcast, Harold Meyerson talks about the LA school workers’ victory, and Kelley Candaele and Peter Drier report on the new Minor League Ba...
Mar 30, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Saree Makdisi on Israelis and Palestinians and Kimberlé Crenshaw on the Battle Over Black Studies Saree Makdisi on Israelis and Palestinians and Kimberlé Crenshaw on the Battle Over Black Studies
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we examine Netanhayu’s policies and provocations, and the fight over the future of Black Studies.
Mar 2, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
On the Banning of Black History in Florida, and “The Crown” On the Banning of Black History in Florida, and “The Crown”
On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, Robin Kelley discusses the attacks on Black Studies, and Gary Younge comments on The Crown on Netflix.
Feb 16, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we get a new update on the biggest strike in the country and demystify Bob Dylan’s holiday record.
Dec 22, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Trump’s Judges Are Just Getting Started Trump’s Judges Are Just Getting Started
On this week's episode of The Time of Monsters, Linda Hirshman discusses how the reactionary courts could block progressive governance.
Sarah Posner on White Evangelicals and the January 6 Insurrection, Plus Joan Walsh on Sex Ed Sarah Posner on White Evangelicals and the January 6 Insurrection, Plus Joan Walsh on Sex Ed
On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, discussions on religion’s role in the riots and the “parental rights” movement.
Jun 23, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Rebecca Solnit on How People Change and Why We Care Rebecca Solnit on How People Change and Why We Care
On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, we have discussions on forgiveness and the American Revolution.
May 4, 2022 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court, and Abolishing Student Debt Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court, and Abolishing Student Debt
On this week’s podcast, Joan Walsh on January 6 and Astra Taylor on April 4.
Mar 31, 2022 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener