Election 2024

Former president Donald Trump enters a news conference at Trump Tower following the verdict in his hush-money trial at Trump Tower, on May 31, 2024, in New York City.

The Trump Verdict and the Pundits—Plus, Trump and Women Now The Trump Verdict and the Pundits—Plus, Trump and Women Now

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Marc Cooper critiques the conventional wisdom, and Katha Pollitt comments on female voters.

Jun 5, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Former president Donald Trump delivers remarks during the Georgia state GOP convention on June 10, 2023.

How Trump Swallowed the GOP Whole How Trump Swallowed the GOP Whole

On this episode of See How They Run, John Nichols and Jeff Sharlet on how Trump bent the GOP and the Christian nationalist movement to his will.

Jun 1, 2024 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators protest in Dearborn, Michigan, as President Biden attends the NAACP Freedom Fund dinner in Detroit, Michigan, on May 19, 2024.

Where Does the “Uncommitted” Movement Go From Here? Where Does the “Uncommitted” Movement Go From Here?

On this episode of See How They Run, Waleed Shahid and James Zogby on what’s next for the grassroots movement for Gaza.

Jun 1, 2024 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan

Protesters hold a huge banner reading

The Abortion Pill Underground—Plus, Can Dems Hold the Senate? The Abortion Pill Underground—Plus, Can Dems Hold the Senate?

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Amy Littlefield on the post-Roe red states, and John Nichols on Senate races in swing states.

May 22, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

President Joe Biden speaking at the Dutch Creek Farms as he kicked off his Rural Investment Tour on November 1, 2023.

How Dems Can Win Rural Voters, Plus “Who’s Afraid of Gender?” How Dems Can Win Rural Voters, Plus “Who’s Afraid of Gender?”

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Anthony Flaccavento talks about a Rural New Deal, and Katha Pollitt critiques Judith Butler’s new book.

May 1, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

President Joe Biden joined Israel's prime minister for the start of the Israeli war cabinet meeting, in Tel Aviv on October 18, 2023.

Where Did Biden’s Foreign Policy Go Wrong? Where Did Biden’s Foreign Policy Go Wrong?

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, David Klion on the president’s fatal flaw.

Apr 21, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Voting signage outside a polling location in Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Ohioans are considering a proposed amendment, called Issue 1, to prevent the state from interfering with reproductive decisions, including contraception, while allowing abortion bans with exceptions after fetal viability.

Wages on the Ballot in Battleground States—Plus, Cities With Cease-Fire Resolutions Wages on the Ballot in Battleground States—Plus, Cities With Cease-Fire Resolutions

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Saru Jayaraman talks about minimum-wage initiatives, and John Nichols reports on city councils’ stands against the war in Gaza.

Mar 27, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Joe Biden at podium

What the Polls Get Wrong About Biden—Plus, Turmoil in Haiti What the Polls Get Wrong About Biden—Plus, Turmoil in Haiti

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Steve Phillips argues for expanding the electorate, and Amy Wilentz reports on Port-au-Prince.

Mar 13, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Biden After Super Tuesday—and the Case for a Voting Rights Amendment

Biden After Super Tuesday—and the Case for a Voting Rights Amendment Biden After Super Tuesday—and the Case for a Voting Rights Amendment

On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols has our analysis of the Super Tuesday primary elections, and Richard Hasen proposes a voting rights amendment to the constituti...

Mar 6, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Donald Trump, on stage, points in front of a large sign reading

Jeff Merkley on a Cease-Fire In Gaza, and Sean Wilentz on Disqualifying Trump Jeff Merkley on a Cease-Fire In Gaza, and Sean Wilentz on Disqualifying Trump

On this episode of Start Making Sense, the progressive senator from Oregon talks politics, and the Princeton historian explains the 14th Amendment.

Feb 7, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

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