The Republicans’ Road Not Taken The Republicans’ Road Not Taken
In 2013, Republican strategists were honest about why Mitt Romney lost. They had a chance to heed the lessons—and then Trump blew it all up.
Mar 15, 2021 / Jon Wiener
Mike Davis: ‘Beware the Light at the End of the Covid Tunnel’ Mike Davis: ‘Beware the Light at the End of the Covid Tunnel’
Plus Amy Wilentz on Michelle Obama’s Becoming.
Mar 11, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Parents in Prison: An Interview With Chesa Boudin Parents in Prison: An Interview With Chesa Boudin
Plus Amy Wilentz on protest in Haiti.
Mar 4, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
The Trumpers Among Us: Katha Pollitt The Trumpers Among Us: Katha Pollitt
Plus Eric Foner on Will Smith’s series on the 14th Amendment.
Feb 25, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Republicans After Trump Republicans After Trump
Rick Perlstein on the future of the GOP, plus Alan Minsky on what a true economic recovery should look like.
Feb 18, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
How Trump Incited an Insurrection How Trump Incited an Insurrection
John Nichols on impeachment, plus Steve Phillips on turning Texas blue.
Feb 11, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Rennie Davis, 1940–2021 Rennie Davis, 1940–2021
“It was there that I learned about the Democratic National Convention,” he said. “It was there that I made the decision: I am going to Chicago.”
Feb 9, 2021 / Jon Wiener
Prosecute the Insurrectionists—All of Them Prosecute the Insurrectionists—All of Them
Elie Mystal on those who stormed the Capitol, Gary Younge on Obama, and remembering Rennie Davis.
Feb 4, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Joe Biden vs. Covid-19: Week One Joe Biden vs. Covid-19: Week One
Gregg Gonsalves on the pandemic, plus John Nichols on Biden’s first week.
Jan 28, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh
Plus Barbara Ransby on Biden and Black America and Gary Younge on the storming of the Capitol.
Jan 21, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener