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Trump vs. LA—Plus, Rachel Kushner’s “Creation Lake”

Trump vs. LA—Plus, Rachel Kushner’s “Creation Lake” Trump vs. LA—Plus, Rachel Kushner’s “Creation Lake”

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson on the fight against ICE in Southern California, and Rachel Kushner on her latest novel.

Jul 9, 2025 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks about US sanctions on Russia.

The Human Cost of Economic Sanctions The Human Cost of Economic Sanctions

On this episode of American Prestige, Mark Weisbrot talks about economic sanctions and how they affect people’s lives.

Jul 8, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wave as they exit the Hotel Aman Wedding on June 28, 2025 in Venice, Italy.

How Jeff Bezos Betrayed the Legacy of “The Washington Post” How Jeff Bezos Betrayed the Legacy of “The Washington Post”

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Pamela Alma Weymouth on the tarnishing of her family's former crown jewel.

Jul 7, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (C) speaks during a peace agreement signing ceremony between Democratic Republic of the Congo Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner (R) and Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in the Treaty Room of the State Department in Washington, DC, on June 27, 2025.

DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal, PKK Disarmament, US Air Strikes in Somalia DRC-Rwanda Peace Deal, PKK Disarmament, US Air Strikes in Somalia

On this episode of American Prestige, all the news you need.

Jul 4, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

The Geopolitical Fight Over Huawei

The Geopolitical Fight Over Huawei The Geopolitical Fight Over Huawei

On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us, Yangyang Cheng on how Huawei became one of China’s most powerful companies.

Jul 3, 2025 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Zohran Mamdani is seen at the 2025 NYC Pride March on June 29, 2025.

How Mamdani Won—Plus, Harvard vs. Trump How Mamdani Won—Plus, Harvard vs. Trump

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Bhaskar Sunkara on New York’s seismic election, and E.J. Dionne on universities under attack.

Jul 2, 2025 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Our Fifty States of Disunion

Our Fifty States of Disunion Our Fifty States of Disunion

On this episode of The Nation Podcast, D.D. Guttenplan and Richard Kreitner talk about the centerpiece of our 160th anniversary issue.

Jun 30, 2025 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan and Richard Kreitner

Jalen Williams (8) of Oklahoma City Thunder in action against Indiana Pacers during NBA Finals game 7 between Indiana Pacers and at Paycom Center on June 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States.

Emergency NBA Finals Pod! Why Achilles Tears Matter! Or Do They?  Emergency NBA Finals Pod! Why Achilles Tears Matter! Or Do They? 

On this BREAKING edition of Edge of Sports, Arya Shirazi joins the show to talk about the NBA Finals.

Jun 26, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Chatbots Are Repeating Social Media’s Harms

Chatbots Are Repeating Social Media’s Harms Chatbots Are Repeating Social Media’s Harms

On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us, Nitasha Tiku on AI companies, user engagement, and social media.

Jun 26, 2025 / Podcast / Paris Marx

E. Jean Carroll leaves the courthouse on September 6, 2024 in New York City.

How E. Jean Carroll Beat Trump in Court—Plus, What Really Happened In the 2024 Election How E. Jean Carroll Beat Trump in Court—Plus, What Really Happened In the 2024 Election

Podcast / Start Making Sense / Jun 25, 2025 How E. Jean Carroll Beat Trump in Court—Plus, What Really Happened In the 2024 Election On this episode of Start Making Sense, E.

Jun 25, 2025 / Podcast

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