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Take Action Now: Push for a Progressive House of Representatives

Take Action Now: Push for a Progressive House of Representatives Take Action Now: Push for a Progressive House of Representatives

Help make sure the new Democratic majority investigates Trump and fights climate change.

Nov 13, 2018 / NationAction

Nike and the Modern Neoliberal University

Nike and the Modern Neoliberal University Nike and the Modern Neoliberal University

University of Nike author Joshua Hunt joins the show to talk about Nike and how the brand created the modern neoliberal university.

Nov 13, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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A Blue Wave for Progressives and Women—With Some Heartbreakers A Blue Wave for Progressives and Women—With Some Heartbreakers

John Nichols and Joan Walsh on the Midterms, plus Andy Robinson on Brazil.

Nov 8, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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LA Olympics: Draped in Disgrace LA Olympics: Draped in Disgrace

NOlympics LA’s Anne Orchier joins the show to talk the upcoming 2028 Olympic games in the City of Angels. 

Nov 6, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Early Voting Wisconsin

Take Action Now: Vote Today, Then Help Others Vote Take Action Now: Vote Today, Then Help Others Vote

In addition to casting your own ballot, you can report voter intimidation and drive people to the polls.

Nov 6, 2018 / NationAction

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Can Women Voters Turn America Blue? Can Women Voters Turn America Blue?

Katrina vanden Heuvel, Joan Walsh, and Cecile Richards on women voters, Ari Berman on vote suppression, and Gary Younge on the Midwest.

Nov 1, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Danica Roem Canvass

Join the Critical Last Push Before the Midterms Join the Critical Last Push Before the Midterms

Help elect progressives by pledging to vote, joining phone-banking teams, or door knocking in person this week.

Oct 31, 2018 / NationAction

Babe Ruth and the Birth of Modern Celebrity

Babe Ruth and the Birth of Modern Celebrity Babe Ruth and the Birth of Modern Celebrity

Big Fella author Jane Leavy talks Babe Ruth and the start of the celebrity athlete.

Oct 30, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Trump National Space Council

We Have a Problem With White Men: They Support Trump We Have a Problem With White Men: They Support Trump

Kai Wright on misogyny and racism, Jill Lepore on Trump’s place in history, and Michael Kazin on Hubert Humphrey.

Oct 25, 2018 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

How the NCAA Gaslights America

How the NCAA Gaslights America How the NCAA Gaslights America

Sports economist Andy Schwarz joins the show to talk NCAA, the FBI case, and alternatives.

Oct 23, 2018 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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