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Start Making Sense is The Nation ’s podcast, featuring lively conversations with the writers, activists, and artists who shape the week in news, hosted by Jon Wiener . It’s political talk without the boring parts. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Stitcher , Spotify or Google Play for new episodes each Thursday.
Plus Amy Wilentz on Ivanka, Don, Jr., Eric—and Lara
November 19, 2020
Gregg Gonsalves on virus profiteering, plus J. Hoberman on The Chicago 7 .
November 12, 2020
Plus Jody Armour on how Black Lives Matter won at the polls.
November 5, 2020
John Nichols and Joan Walsh weigh in.
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Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian Warren weigh in, plus Sherrod Brown on voting and Eric Foner on disputed elections.
Plus Rennie Davis on The Trial of the Chicago 7.
October 15, 2020
Gregg Gonsalves on Covid-19, plus Allissa Richardson on Black cell-phone videos.
October 8, 2020
Amy Wilentz on Covid-19 and Ari Berman on voting rights.
John Nichols on the presidential debate and Katha Pollitt on Melania.
Elie Mystal on Supreme Court packing, plus Sonia Shah on climate disasters.
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