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Smoke and flames rise at the site of air strikes on an oil depot in Tehran on March 7, 2026.

Stopping the Iran War Stopping the Iran War

Emma Ashford on possible off-ramps from conflict.

Mar 9, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

US President Donald J. Trump sits at a table monitoring military operations during Operation Epic Fury against Iran.

Trump’s Attacks on Voting, and on Iran Trump’s Attacks on Voting, and on Iran

David Cole talks about fighting a coming executive order restricting voting in the midterms, and John Nichols explains a congressional War Powers resolution on Iran.

Mar 4, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Tehran with smoke visible in the distance after explosions were reported in the city, on March 02, 2026

Iran and the End of Restraint—With Trita Parsi and Akbar Shahid Ahmed Iran and the End of Restraint—With Trita Parsi and Akbar Shahid Ahmed

On the latest American Prestige.

Mar 3, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War

The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War The Imperial Presidency and the Iran War

Matt Duss on why Congress is reluctant to stand up to illegal and stupid war.

Mar 1, 2026 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

The Luddite Club Is for Everyone—With Amanda Hanna-McLeer & Lucy Jackson

The Luddite Club Is for Everyone—With Amanda Hanna-McLeer & Lucy Jackson The Luddite Club Is for Everyone—With Amanda Hanna-McLeer & Lucy Jackson

Paris Marx is joined by Amanda Hanna-McLeer and Lucy Jackson to discuss the story of The Luddite Club and its growth into an international movement.

Feb 26, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Jesse Jackson and Carmelo Anthony in 2012.

How the Rev. Jesse Jackson Understood Sports, and a Winter Olympics Roundup How the Rev. Jesse Jackson Understood Sports, and a Winter Olympics Roundup

On the latest Edge of Sports.

Feb 25, 2026 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

On the Brink With Iran—Featuring Dalia Dassa Kaye

On the Brink With Iran—Featuring Dalia Dassa Kaye On the Brink With Iran—Featuring Dalia Dassa Kaye

Derek and Danny are joined by Dalia Dassa Kaye to talk about the decades-long hostility between the US and Iran and the current escalation between the two countries.

Feb 25, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

State of the Union: Not Good—Plus, Jackie Robinson v. Paul Robeson

State of the Union: Not Good—Plus, Jackie Robinson v. Paul Robeson State of the Union: Not Good—Plus, Jackie Robinson v. Paul Robeson

Trump’s State of the Union speech was predictable, but revealing of his state of mind. John Nichols has our analysis.

Feb 25, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Attendees interact with Elixis-W, a humanoid robot made by Addverb Technologies, at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, on February 20, 2026.

What’s Driving the Push for Humanoid Robots—With James Vincent What’s Driving the Push for Humanoid Robots—With James Vincent

Paris Marx and James Vincent discuss why we’re seeing humanoid robots everywhere, the motivations to pursue an all-purpose robot, and the social implications of achieving it.

Feb 23, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Inside the American War Machine—With Ben Freeman and William Hartung

Inside the American War Machine—With Ben Freeman and William Hartung Inside the American War Machine—With Ben Freeman and William Hartung

Derek and Danny are joined by Bill Hartung and Ben Freeman to discuss the system that drives permanent war for the United States.

Feb 18, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

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