Could Abdul El-Sayed Upend Democratic Politics for Good? Could Abdul El-Sayed Upend Democratic Politics for Good?
If Michigan sends a Senator Abdul El-Sayed to Washington, traditional “electability” assumptions will have been shattered for good.
Jul 9, 2026 / Nathan Robinson
Did Trump Doom the US Men at the World Cup? Did Trump Doom the US Men at the World Cup?
We talk to authors Leander Schaerlaeckens and Dr. Vincent Intondi about the World Cup.
Jul 8, 2026 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
Rome and Ancient Iran—With Jake Nabel Rome and Ancient Iran—With Jake Nabel
Jake Nabel joins Danny and Derek to explore Roman-Parthian relations, ancient imperial rivalry, cultural misunderstanding, and the politics of historical memory.
Jul 8, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
An Abundance of Influence An Abundance of Influence
A group of YIMBY Big Tech donors took over San Francisco politics. Now they’re setting their sights on the rest of the country.
Jul 8, 2026 / Julie Pitta and Dylan Gyauch-Lewis
Gulliver Can’t Travel Gulliver Can’t Travel
A Mexican artist paints his house and immigrants’ struggles.
Jul 8, 2026 / OppArt / Hector Duarte and Peter Kuper
Jamie Raskin on How to Fight Trump—John Nichols on the Dems After Platner Jamie Raskin on How to Fight Trump—John Nichols on the Dems After Platner
Representative Raskin lays out a strategy for the House, and The Nation’s Nichols talks about the Senate races, including Maine.
Jul 8, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
The Trump Administration Is Making It Nearly Impossible to Get Food Stamps The Trump Administration Is Making It Nearly Impossible to Get Food Stamps
New work requirements and restrictions on SNAP have kicked millions off the benefit rolls, with more reductions to come.
Jul 8, 2026 / Bryce Covert
The Great American State Fair’s Great Belly Flop The Great American State Fair’s Great Belly Flop
How a Trump-centric celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial succumbed to terrible weather and worse planning.
Jul 7, 2026 / Amanda Moore
Founding Myths—With Tad Stoermer Founding Myths—With Tad Stoermer
On this episode of Fighting Fascism, historian Tad Stoermer revisits the American founding, exploring the Revolution, the fight over the Constitution, and the enduring legacy of d...
Jul 7, 2026 / Podcast / Matt DaSilva, Jonathan Smucker, and Aaron Regunberg