Politics

Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y..) speaks at a news conference after a weekly policy luncheon with Senate Democrats at the US Capitol on February 6, 2024.

The Democrats Embrace the Right on Immigration The Democrats Embrace the Right on Immigration

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, a discussion with Adam Johnson on the Democrats’ failed border policy.

Feb 11, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

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

Protesters hold a huge banner reading

The Abortion Battle Needs a Fighting President The Abortion Battle Needs a Fighting President

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Moira Donegan on Joe Biden’s need to embrace pro-choice politics.

Feb 4, 2024 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

US President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., on January 30, 2024, saying he had decided on a response to a deadly drone strike on US forces in Jordan but did not seek a wider war in the Middle East.

A Drone Strike on a US Base, Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, and Record US Weapons Sales A Drone Strike on a US Base, Gaza Cease-Fire Talks, and Record US Weapons Sales

On this episode of American Prestige, discussing this week's headlines from around the world.

Feb 2, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Heroes of the Left, Plus Healthcare for the Undocumented

Heroes of the Left, Plus Healthcare for the Undocumented Heroes of the Left, Plus Healthcare for the Undocumented

On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols presents The Nation’s Progressive Honor Roll and Sasha Abramsky reports on California’s big step toward healthcare for all.

Jan 31, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Jonathan Kipp prepares to cast his ballot in the New Hampshire Primary at Londonderry High School on January 23, 2024, in Londonderry

New Hampshire Left And Right, Plus Frantz Fanon Today New Hampshire Left And Right, Plus Frantz Fanon Today

On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols analyzes the first primary of 2024, and Adam Shatz talks about his new book, The Rebel's Clinic: The Revolutionary Lives of Fra...

Jan 24, 2024 / Podcast

An American flag flies during a rally in support of Joe Biden's run for the US presidency on Belle Isle in Detroit.

The End of Liberal Certainty With John Gray The End of Liberal Certainty With John Gray

On this episode of American Prestige, a discussion with the English political philosopher on his recent book, The New Leviathans: Thoughts After Liberalism.

Jan 16, 2024 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Bill Gates

Reasons for Hope in 2024; Plus the Bill Gates Problem Reasons for Hope in 2024; Plus the Bill Gates Problem

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, John Nichols previews politics for this year, while Tim Schwab talks about Big Philanthropy.

Jan 4, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Cofounder of Moms for Liberty Tiffany Justice speaks ahead of former US Ppresident and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Moms for Liberty Summit in Philadelphia, Pa., 2023.

Feminists, Rape, and Hamas; Plus Moms for Liberty Feminists, Rape, and Hamas; Plus Moms for Liberty

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Katha Pollitt talks about the failures of women’s groups, and Randi Weingarten comments on culture war over the schools.

Dec 21, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US President Joe Biden in New York on September 20, 2023.

Democrats Are Sleepwalking Toward a Trump Victory; Plus Israel’s Future Democrats Are Sleepwalking Toward a Trump Victory; Plus Israel’s Future

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Harold Meyerson points to polls making it clear that Biden should not run again, and David N. Myers analyzes politics after Neta...

Dec 14, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

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