D.D. Guttenplan

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D.D. Guttenplan is editor of The Nation.

Our inaugural issue.

Happy 160th Anniversary to “The Nation”! Happy 160th Anniversary to “The Nation”!

Since 1865, we’ve held fast in our belief in the liberating power of simply telling people the truth.

Jun 10, 2025 / D.D. Guttenplan

From left, New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer; Newark Mayor Ras Baraka; Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop; moderator NJ Spotlight News anchor Briana Vannozzi; moderator WNYC Morning Edition host Michael Hill; New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill; and former state Senate President Steve Sweeney attend the New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial primary debate Monday, May 12, 2025, in Newark, N.J.

Will New Jersey and Virginia Send Trump a Message? Will New Jersey and Virginia Send Trump a Message?

On this episode of The Nation Podcast, John Nichols talks about 2025's unusually important off-year elections.

Jun 9, 2025 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan and John Nichols

Protesters are arrested and put into a police van after refusing to leave the intersection while walking through the streets to demonstrate against President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office on April 30, 2025, in Washington, DC. Multiple groups throughout DC blocked off intersections around the Capitol during morning rush hour traffic while chanting, “No Trump, no deportation, no more fascist occupation.”

Trump’s Immigration Façade Trump’s Immigration Façade

On this episode of The Nation Podcast, Ray Suarez says that Trump’s bark masks a more cynical, and contradictory, bite.

Jun 2, 2025 / Podcast / Ray Suarez and D.D. Guttenplan

John Semley on the Gamblification of America

John Semley on the Gamblification of America John Semley on the Gamblification of America

On this episode of The Nation Podcast, John Semley on the dangers of accessible sports betting.

May 26, 2025 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan and John Semley

Jacob Silverman on Cryptocurrency’s Shadiest Dealings Under Trump

Jacob Silverman on Cryptocurrency’s Shadiest Dealings Under Trump Jacob Silverman on Cryptocurrency’s Shadiest Dealings Under Trump

On this episode of The Nation Podcast, Jacob Silverman on how the cryptocurrency industry continues to evade regulation.

May 19, 2025 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan and Jacob Silverman

Will the Creative Class Go MAGA?

Will the Creative Class Go MAGA? Will the Creative Class Go MAGA?

It may be hard to resist the lure of power and patronage.

May 13, 2025 / D.D. Guttenplan

Anti-abortion rights demonstrators march to the Supreme Court for the 52nd annual March For Life in Washington, D.C. on January 24, 2025.

Amy Littlefield on Why We Have to Defend All Abortions Amy Littlefield on Why We Have to Defend All Abortions

On this episode of The Nation Podcast: Roe v. Wade may have been overturned, but the conservative effort to destroy any and all abortion access in America rages on.

May 13, 2025 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan and Amy Littlefield

Donald Trump, signing his book

John Ganz on the Books of Donald Trump John Ganz on the Books of Donald Trump

On this episode of The Nation Podcast, John Ganz on the president's Trump’s ghostwritten canon.

Apr 21, 2025 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan and John Ganz

Bryce Covert on Empty Promises From McDonald's

Bryce Covert on Empty Promises From McDonald's Bryce Covert on Empty Promises From McDonald's

On this episode of The Nation Podcast, Bryce Covert discusses her investigative reporting on the fast food giant.

Apr 14, 2025 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan and Bryce Covert

Elite Capitulation and Craven Cowardice

Elite Capitulation and Craven Cowardice Elite Capitulation and Craven Cowardice

Columbia and Paul, Weiss are reprising the gutlessness last seen in the McCarthy era.

Apr 8, 2025 / D.D. Guttenplan

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