Politics

Donald Trump greets Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on stage at the Butler-Vandalia Student Activity Center during a campaign rally on October 03, 2026, in Vandalia, Ohio.

Why Trump Is Embracing Vivek Ramaswamy’s Vile Ad Why Trump Is Embracing Vivek Ramaswamy’s Vile Ad

The president is leaning into the politics of toxic parenting.

Oct 23, 2026 / Jeet Heer

The Shadow Knows

The Shadow Knows The Shadow Knows

High-tech weapons, low-tech intelligence.

Oct 23, 2026 / OppArt / Tjeerd Royaards

Tom Hayden and fellow members of the Chicago Eight (later Chicago Seven) walk in downtown Chicago during their conspiracy trial, on October 8, 1969.

Tom Hayden’s Legacy and the New American Left Tom Hayden’s Legacy and the New American Left

It’s been 10 years since he passed away.

Oct 23, 2026 / Michael Koncewicz

The JHB1 hyperscale date center in Midrand, South Africa, on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

Too Much Computer: Ingrid Burrington Discusses “Hyperscale” With Paris Marx Too Much Computer: Ingrid Burrington Discusses “Hyperscale” With Paris Marx

Paris Marx is interviewed by Ingrid Burrington about his new book “Hyperscale,” the financial forces driving data center expansion, and its hidden social and environmental costs.

Oct 22, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Supporters of Brazil's president and presidential candidate Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party attend a campaign rally in São Paulo, Brazil, on October 11, 2026, ahead of the presidential runoff election.

Brazil’s Workers’ Party Is Not Stopping Brazil’s Workers’ Party Is Not Stopping

With just a few days remaining before the runoff election, supporters of Lula’s party are doing everything possible to rally support behind the president.

Oct 22, 2026 / Nicole Froio

Ramaswamy and Trump

Vivek Ramaswamy’s New Attack Ad Should Be a National Scandal Vivek Ramaswamy’s New Attack Ad Should Be a National Scandal

The Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate has accused his Democratic opponent, Amy Acton, of lying about being raped when she was 12 years old.

Oct 22, 2026 / Chris Lehmann

Dirty Business

Dirty Business Dirty Business

Trump turns to Russian oil to lower fuel prices in the United States ahead of the midterm elections, throwing Ukraine under the bus.

Oct 22, 2026 / OppArt / Niels Bo Bojesen

Mississippi Democratic US Senate candidate Scott Colom speaks during a campaign event at the Capital Club in Jackson, Mississippi, Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Could Mississippi Really Send a Democrat to the Senate? Could Mississippi Really Send a Democrat to the Senate?

The answer, amazingly, is yes.

Oct 22, 2026 / Sasha Abramsky

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs on October 20, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

The Only Western Conference NBA Preview You Need The Only Western Conference NBA Preview You Need

Arya Shirazi joins us again for our annual NBA preseason predictions

Oct 21, 2026 / Podcast

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang react after being awarded the National Medal of Science during the “Golden Age of American Innovation Summit” at the Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, on October 8, 2026.

Elon Musk and the Future of Capitalism—With Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff Elon Musk and the Future of Capitalism—With Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff

Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff join Danny and Derek to explore Elon Musk’s vision of capitalism, his political influence, and the future of Big Tech.

Oct 21, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

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