Trump’s FCC Chief Brendan Carr Is Acting More Like a Mob Enforcer Than a Federal Regulator Trump’s FCC Chief Brendan Carr Is Acting More Like a Mob Enforcer Than a Federal Regulator
With a new GOP majority, the incoming FCC boss aims to punish criticism, reward obedience—and screw the public.
Jun 25, 2025 / Sam Gustin
Alexandra Cooper of “Call Her Daddy” Calls It Harassment Alexandra Cooper of “Call Her Daddy” Calls It Harassment
A new Hulu-produced series by the podcast superstar documents years of sexual harassment and institutional cover-up within Boston University’s athletics department.
Jun 25, 2025 / Ray Epstein
The Supreme Court Just Cosigned One of Trump’s Most Lawless Immigration Moves The Supreme Court Just Cosigned One of Trump’s Most Lawless Immigration Moves
Deporting people to countries where they might be tortured or killed? All good, according to the six GOP justices.
Jun 24, 2025 / Elie Mystal
These Trump Supporters Hope Bombing Iran Will Trigger the Apocalypse These Trump Supporters Hope Bombing Iran Will Trigger the Apocalypse
For many ardent evangelicals and Christian nationalists, a military confrontation with Iran is the fulfillment of a biblical prophecy.
Jun 24, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
This Organization Proved There Was an Alternative to the Police. Now It’s Being Defunded. This Organization Proved There Was an Alternative to the Police. Now It’s Being Defunded.
In Eugene, Oregon, CAHOOTS, a decades-old crisis-response program, may disappear, but the programs it inspired have spread across the United States, including to nearby Portland.
Jun 24, 2025 / Kaia Sand
The Death and Rebirth of New York City The Death and Rebirth of New York City
A new documentary about the 1975 fiscal crisis, Drop Dead City, is entertaining to watch but dangerously misleading as history—or politics.
Jun 24, 2025 / Doug Henwood
How to Steer People From Gangs to Colleges How to Steer People From Gangs to Colleges
A grant-supported program found success transitioning young people connected to gangs into higher education—until the money stopped coming.
Jun 24, 2025 / Gail Cornwall
Hollywood's Palestine Blacklist Hollywood's Palestine Blacklist
On this episode of Edge of Sports, actor Sarah Alami joins the show to talk about speaking up for Palestine in Hollywood today.
Jun 23, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
“No Kings” Has to Become “No More Wars” “No Kings” Has to Become “No More Wars”
Donald Trump killed the anti-war right—but offers a chance to revive the anti-war left.
Jun 23, 2025 / Jeet Heer