The Next American Revolution The Next American Revolution
On the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech condemning the Vietnam War, we must remember that a nation founded in revolution must always remain open to reassessment in or...
Apr 3, 2019 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
Neil Gorsuch Just Made Death Worse Neil Gorsuch Just Made Death Worse
In an appalling majority opinion, Gorsuch endorses pain-filled deaths for people subjected to capital punishment.
Apr 3, 2019 / Elie Mystal
Mick Mulvaney, Chief of Staff: Relief Pisher Mick Mulvaney, Chief of Staff: Relief Pisher
An apologist for Trump. How long will this one last?
Apr 3, 2019 / OppArt / Robbie Conal
2 Minutes and Counting 2 Minutes and Counting
Crises that seemed contained not long ago have now spiraled out of control—and the prospects for resolving them peacefully look depressingly bleak.
Apr 3, 2019 / Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick
American Meritocracy Is a Myth American Meritocracy Is a Myth
Recent scandals in politics and higher education show how the rich perpetuate inequality in the US.
Apr 2, 2019 / Rajan Menon
The ‘Best Economy’ Ever Isn’t Working for Working People The ‘Best Economy’ Ever Isn’t Working for Working People
Trumpism has failed Americans even at the height of the recovery.
Apr 2, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel
The Wild and Crazy USFL The Wild and Crazy USFL
Jeff Pearlman joins the show to talk about the USFL, its legacy, and lessons to be learned from its history.
Apr 2, 2019 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
The Houston You Don’t Know The Houston You Don’t Know
Bryan Washington’s short-story collection Lot is a loving, multifaceted picture of a Texas metropolis in flux.
Apr 2, 2019 / Bradley Babendir
What Fracking Has Wrought What Fracking Has Wrought
Eliza Griswold’s new book, Amity And Prosperity, examines the high human and environmental costs of natural gas extraction in two Pennsylvania towns.
Apr 2, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Sarah Jones
Take Action Now: Fight the Opioid Epidemic Take Action Now: Fight the Opioid Epidemic
Help end the stigma, then raise awareness about addiction treatment and overdose prevention.
Apr 2, 2019 / NationAction