Cuba Moves Toward Market Socialism Amid the US Assault Cuba Moves Toward Market Socialism Amid the US Assault
As unprecedented US sanctions push Cuba deeper into crisis, Havana is embracing sweeping market reforms while insisting it is not abandoning socialism.
Jul 13, 2026 / Marc Frank
The US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses, Hamas Dissolves Gaza’s Government, Sudan’s El-Obeid Braces for an RSF Assault The US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses, Hamas Dissolves Gaza’s Government, Sudan’s El-Obeid Braces for an RSF Assault
Danny and Derek break down the week’s global headlines, from NATO, Iran, and Gaza to Syria, Sudan, Ukraine, Latin America, and US strategy in the Pacific.
Jul 10, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Walls of Solidarity Walls of Solidarity
Street art in Barcelona expressing solidarity with Palestine, June 2026.
Jul 10, 2026 / OppArt / Bob Bingenheimer
How One Woman Is Using the UN to Attack Trans Rights Worldwide How One Woman Is Using the UN to Attack Trans Rights Worldwide
It’s no coincidence that the Supreme Court’s decision allowing trans sports bans echoes the work of Reem Alsalem, the UN special rapporteur on violence against women and girls.
Jul 10, 2026 / S. Baum
Rahm Emanuel’s Speech in Tel Aviv Breaks With a “No Daylight” Approach Rahm Emanuel’s Speech in Tel Aviv Breaks With a “No Daylight” Approach
Though the speech broke from a failed approach toward Israel, it was still based on flawed and tendentious attitudes and history.
Jul 9, 2026 / Matthew Duss
How Japan’s Media Ecosystem Is Fighting Climate Change How Japan’s Media Ecosystem Is Fighting Climate Change
Hundreds of outlets across the country have joined the “I am the 89%” campaign.
Jul 9, 2026 / Mark Hertsgaard
Pedro Sánchez Is Living on Borrowed Time Pedro Sánchez Is Living on Borrowed Time
Spain’s prime minister has become a global progressive icon. But at home, his government is hanging by a thread.
Jul 9, 2026 / Sebastiaan Faber and Bécquer Seguín
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
France’s Heat Shock France’s Heat Shock
A historically hot summer is revealing a society massively unprepared for the new climate reality.
Jul 8, 2026 / June Loper and Harrison Stetler
Leqaa Kordia’s Long Road Home Leqaa Kordia’s Long Road Home
The Palestinian activist was locked up in an ICE prison for a year. Now she is rebuilding her life, piece by piece and meal by meal.
Jul 8, 2026 / Shaan Merchant