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Bari Weiss talks to other attendees at United Talent Agency’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Is Bari Weiss Winning? Is Bari Weiss Winning?

David Klion on the right-wing pundit destroying CBS.

Jun 16, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

President Donald Trump gestures next to first lady Melania Trump during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House.

Trumpism Abroad—With “American Prestige” Trumpism Abroad—With “American Prestige”

Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison join us at Fighting Fascism for a wide-ranging crossover on Trumpism, fascism, Iran, Israel, USAID, and the future of Democratic foreign policy.

Jun 16, 2026 / Matt DaSilva, Aaron Regunberg, and Jonathan Smucker

At Long Last, the Knicks Make History

At Long Last, the Knicks Make History At Long Last, the Knicks Make History

Arya and I talk about one of the greatest sporting moments of our lives, the New York Knicks winning their first NBA title in 53 years

Jun 16, 2026 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for a press conference in Jerusalem on March 19, 2026.

US and Iran Exchange Fire, Pentagon Raises an Israeli Spy Threat, a Jihadist-Rebel Alliance Pressures Mali  US and Iran Exchange Fire, Pentagon Raises an Israeli Spy Threat, a Jihadist-Rebel Alliance Pressures Mali 

The World Cup is upon us, so Danny and Derek are showering visiting players with crocheted NATO flags. 

Jun 15, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Nurses and healthcare workers cheer during the healthcare apparel company FIGS’s“ Healthcare Is Human” rally on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC.

Silicon Valley Is Turning Nurses Into Gig Workers—With Katie J. Wells Silicon Valley Is Turning Nurses Into Gig Workers—With Katie J. Wells

Katie J. Wells joins Paris Marx to discuss how the Uber model is finally coming for healthcare.

Jun 11, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Former president of Honduras Juan Orlando Hernandez is escorted by Members of the Police Special Forces to be extradited to US to face charges of taking bribes from drug traffickers.

HondurasGate and US Power in Latin America—With José Luis Granados Ceja HondurasGate and US Power in Latin America—With José Luis Granados Ceja

Danny and Derek talk to José Luis Granados Ceja, head of the Latin America desk at Drop Site News, about the HondurasGate scandal and US policy in Latin America.

Jun 10, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

A voter fills out a ballot on Election Day for the midterm primary on June 9, 2026.

Primary Elections From LA to Maine—Plus AI “Poetry” Primary Elections From LA to Maine—Plus AI “Poetry”

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson analyzes recent primaries, and Katha Pollitt tests AI’s ability to write poetry.

Jun 10, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the FIFA World Cup winner's trophy while speaking during the FIFA World Cup 2026 International Broadcast Center Grand Opening ceremony.

An Antifascist Guide to the World Cup—With Alex Shephard  An Antifascist Guide to the World Cup—With Alex Shephard 

It turns out there’s a not-insignificant intersection between the World Cup, democracy, and authoritarianism. 

Jun 9, 2026 / Podcast / Matt DaSilva, Aaron Regunberg, and Jonathan Smucker

Fighting Trump’s Corruption

Fighting Trump’s Corruption Fighting Trump’s Corruption

Chris Lehmann on grifts and slush funds.

Jun 8, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) welcomes Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar at the State Department on May 29, 2026.

The US-Iran War Escalates, Israel Expands Its Lebanon Campaign, the CIA Feuds With the Outgoing Intelligence Chief The US-Iran War Escalates, Israel Expands Its Lebanon Campaign, the CIA Feuds With the Outgoing Intelligence Chief

There’s too much Knickerbocker news to fit here, but we do have other stories to report.

Jun 6, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

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