Politics

California insurance commissioner candidate Jane Kim speaks at the “Ballots Over Billionaires” rally on October 5, 2026, in Los Angeles.

Can Jane Kim Fix Insurance?—With Jane Kim Can Jane Kim Fix Insurance?—With Jane Kim

Jane Kim joins the show to discuss her run for California insurance commissioner, addressing corporate profits, denied claims, and the growing risks of climate change.

Oct 26, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Matt DaSilva, and Aaron Regunberg

A campaign billboard depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot in October 2026. The text in Hebrew reads, “If it isn't Gadi, it's Bibi.”

Israeli Elections: Fanatics, Generals, and the Question of Palestine Israeli Elections: Fanatics, Generals, and the Question of Palestine

The central question is whether defeating Netanyahu would change Israel’s policies or simply change the people managing them.

Oct 26, 2026 / Marwan Bishara

Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at the McMorran Place Sports & Entertainment Center in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 25, 2026.

Donald Trump Is Bad at Politics Donald Trump Is Bad at Politics

The president’s flailing midterms campaign underscores a truth we should be acknowledging more often: He kind of sucks at this.

Oct 26, 2026 / Chris Lehmann

No Kings Protest

No Kings Protest No Kings Protest

Oct. 17 2026.

Oct 26, 2026 / OppArt / Peter Guttman

Former US president Barack Obama, left, and Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic US Senate candidate from Michigan, during a campaign event in Detroit, Michigan, on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Obama Delivers a Scorching Rebuke to Trump—and Centrist Dems Obama Delivers a Scorching Rebuke to Trump—and Centrist Dems

Unlike other establishment figures, the former president isn’t scared to associate with the party’s left flank.

Oct 26, 2026 / Jeet Heer

Elon Musk delivers a Sieg Heil–style salute during Donald Trump’s inauguration celebration last year.

Elon Musk’s Mortal Threat to Democracy Elon Musk’s Mortal Threat to Democracy

The world’s richest man—saying he’s “wised up” to the fiction of self-government—is leveraging his wealth to sway elections, threaten Congress, and alter the global balance of pow...

Oct 26, 2026 / David Futrelle

El-Sayed with University of Michigan Students

Michigan Students Are All In for Abdul El-Sayed Michigan Students Are All In for Abdul El-Sayed

The progressive Senate candidate has won over students with his politics—and, in at least one case, his protein intake.

Oct 26, 2026 / StudentNation / Heather Chen

A protest against the proposed Cop City being built in an Atlanta forest on March 9, 2023, in New York City.

Building Power Against the State—With Kamau Franklin Building Power Against the State—With Kamau Franklin

“No one has a right to tell you how to organize, to free yourself, and to liberate yourself.”

Oct 24, 2026 / Podcast / Shilpi Chhotray and Mindy Ramaker

California Governor Gavin Newsom speaks while campaigning for New Hampshire Democratic Senate candidate, US Representative Chris Pappas.

What Are Democrats Prepared to Do if Trump Rigs the Election? What Are Democrats Prepared to Do if Trump Rigs the Election?

In this week’s Elie v. U.S, our justice correspondent challenges Democrats' lack of a plan if Trump steals the midterms. Plus: the most racist, and honest, AI add ever.

Oct 23, 2026 / Elie Mystal

Ramaswamy’s Guide to a Better Vocabulary

Ramaswamy’s Guide to a Better Vocabulary Ramaswamy’s Guide to a Better Vocabulary

Quotes of the Week.

Oct 23, 2026 / Steve Brodner

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