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How to Qualify for a Seat on the Supreme Court How to Qualify for a Seat on the Supreme Court

Step 1: Be a relatable dad.

Jul 17, 2018 / Tom Tomorrow

Trump and Putin at Helsinki Summit

When Will These Republicans Act to Safeguard Our Elections? When Will These Republicans Act to Safeguard Our Elections?

Trump’s comments alongside Putin were rightly condemned, but words don’t count for much. We need action.

Jul 16, 2018 / John Nichols

Baltimore row houses

The United States Has a National-Security Problem—and It’s Not What You Think The United States Has a National-Security Problem—and It’s Not What You Think

Conflict abroad is not the biggest threat to most Americans’ lives.

Jul 16, 2018 / Rajan Menon

France wins the World Cup

World Cup Wrap-Up: Deconstructing Les Bleus World Cup Wrap-Up: Deconstructing Les Bleus

Shireen Ahmed joins the show to talk about the French soccer team, xenophobia, racism, and the World Cup.

Jul 16, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

FIRE SALE!

FIRE SALE! FIRE SALE!

The NRA purchases candidates and we pay the price.

Jul 16, 2018 / OppArt / Nate

Can White Women Help Build a Progressive Future?

Can White Women Help Build a Progressive Future? Can White Women Help Build a Progressive Future?

For decades, majorities of white women have voted with the GOP, but some are hoping to cross boundaries—and change politics.

Jul 16, 2018 / Julie Kohler

Sami Zayn

Pro Wrestler Sami Zayn Aims to Save Lives In Syria Pro Wrestler Sami Zayn Aims to Save Lives In Syria

WWE Superstar Sami Zayn’s new project is an effort to turn anger into action in the war-torn country.

Jul 13, 2018 / Dave Zirin

Brett Kavanaugh

Judge Kavanaugh: An Originalist With a New—and Terrifying—Interpretation of Executive Power Judge Kavanaugh: An Originalist With a New—and Terrifying—Interpretation of Executive Power

With an ultraconservative majority on the Supreme Court, it will be up to Congress to save our civil rights.

Jul 13, 2018 / Patricia J. Williams

A man leaves the headquarters of Uber in San Francisco.

Can New York Rein in Uber? Can New York Rein in Uber?

The ride-sharing app has disrupted the entire industry—and left drivers in the lurch.

Jul 13, 2018 / Michelle Chen

Jamie Raskin at a House Committee on the Judiciary and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing

Jamie Raskin Just Delivered a Devastating Takedown of GOP Hypocrisy Jamie Raskin Just Delivered a Devastating Takedown of GOP Hypocrisy

The Maryland congressman exposed the absolute absurdity of Republican attempts to derail inquiries into wrongdoing by the Trump campaign.

Jul 13, 2018 / John Nichols

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