Kamala and America; plus the Fight for Arizona Kamala and America; plus the Fight for Arizona
On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols examines the tasks facing the Democrats, and Sasha Abramsky reports on politics in the swing state of Arizona.
Jul 24, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener
Politics After the Assassination Attempt Politics After the Assassination Attempt
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson analyzes the Trump campaign as their convention begins, and Joan Walsh reports on Kamala Harris as a potential presidential ...
Jul 17, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener
Our Failing President, and Our Right-Wing Court Our Failing President, and Our Right-Wing Court
On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols on Biden, and David Cole on the court’s big 6-3 decisions.
Jul 10, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener
What Is to Be Done About Joe Biden? What Is to Be Done About Joe Biden?
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Marc Cooper and Harold Meyerson argue the case for a new candidate and review the risks.
Jul 3, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener
White Voters and Joe Biden; Harriet Tubman and History White Voters and Joe Biden; Harriet Tubman and History
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Steve Phillips critiques Democratic campaign strategy, and Tiya Miles talks about her new book, Night Flyer.
Jun 26, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener
How the 1960s Ended—and the Unending War in Gaza How the 1960s Ended—and the Unending War in Gaza
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Francine Prose talks about her memoir 1974, and Hussein Ibish explains why neither Hamas nor Israel want a cease-fire.
Jun 19, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener
House Progressives vs. AIPAC, and State Constitutions Protecting Rights House Progressives vs. AIPAC, and State Constitutions Protecting Rights
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Alan Minsky on the campaign to defeat Jamaal Bowman, and Eyal Press on state Constitutions expanding rights missing from the US constitution...
Jun 12, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener
The Trump Verdict and the Pundits—Plus, Trump and Women Now The Trump Verdict and the Pundits—Plus, Trump and Women Now
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Marc Cooper critiques the conventional wisdom, and Katha Pollitt comments on female voters.
Jun 5, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener
Gaza Protest and Free Speech, Plus Biden’s Haiti Gala Gaza Protest and Free Speech, Plus Biden’s Haiti Gala
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Ben Wizner on campus arrests, and Amy Wilentz on the White House state dinner.
May 29, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener
The Abortion Pill Underground—Plus, Can Dems Hold the Senate? The Abortion Pill Underground—Plus, Can Dems Hold the Senate?
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Amy Littlefield on the post-Roe red states, and John Nichols on Senate races in swing states.
May 22, 2024 / Audio / Jon Wiener