D.D. Guttenplan

Special Correspondent

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D.D. Guttenplan is a special correspondent for The Nation and the former host of The Nation Podcast. He served as editor of the magazine from 2019 to 2025 and, prior to that, as an editor at large and London correspondent. His books include American Radical: The Life and Times of I.F. Stone, The Nation: A Biography, and The Next Republic: The Rise of a New Radical Majority.

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders

Memo to Bernie and Hillary: It’s Time for a Time Out Memo to Bernie and Hillary: It’s Time for a Time Out

If the Democratic Party had an adult in the room, they would be telling both candidates they need to take a step back.

Apr 8, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Bernie Sanders

Seeking an Upset, Sanders Campaign Searches for Votes in Pennsylvania’s Lost Communities Seeking an Upset, Sanders Campaign Searches for Votes in Pennsylvania’s Lost Communities

Much of the state has been battered by the trade deals Sanders vigorously opposes.

Apr 7, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

John Fetterman

The Bernie-Inspired Candidate for Senator From Pennsylvania The Bernie-Inspired Candidate for Senator From Pennsylvania

John Fetterman is running against the establishment—can he win?

Mar 30, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Keep On Running, Bernie!

Keep On Running, Bernie! Keep On Running, Bernie!

An active Sanders campaign through June is good for the party and for democracy.

Mar 24, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

The Fight for Bernie’s Political Revolution Is Not Over

The Fight for Bernie’s Political Revolution Is Not Over The Fight for Bernie’s Political Revolution Is Not Over

With each primary victory—and each close call—Sanders has shown us our own strength. 

Mar 16, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Trump protest Chicago

How Far Should Anti-Trump Protesters Take It? How Far Should Anti-Trump Protesters Take It?

The students at Chicago were brave and organized. But there’s also a danger to escalating confrontations.

Mar 14, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Bernie Sanders Rally

Win or Lose, the Sanders Campaign Is Building a Movement in Florida Win or Lose, the Sanders Campaign Is Building a Movement in Florida

When Sanders says this isn’t just about electing a president, he means it. So do his supporters.

Mar 11, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Bernie Sanders Rally

Why Bernie Sanders’s Win in Michigan Is Huge Why Bernie Sanders’s Win in Michigan Is Huge

The results prove it’s far too early to declare the nomination contest over.

Mar 9, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

6 Lessons for Bernie Sanders From the South Carolina Primary

6 Lessons for Bernie Sanders From the South Carolina Primary 6 Lessons for Bernie Sanders From the South Carolina Primary

The results indicate that he has a lot to learn. Fortunately, there is still time.

Feb 28, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

Why the Results of South Carolina’s Republican Primary Should Worry Democrats

Why the Results of South Carolina’s Republican Primary Should Worry Democrats Why the Results of South Carolina’s Republican Primary Should Worry Democrats

Trump wins and Rubio grabs the establishment lane. Neither of them would be pushovers in November.

Feb 21, 2016 / D.D. Guttenplan

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