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Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs on October 20, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.

The Only Western Conference NBA Preview You Need The Only Western Conference NBA Preview You Need

Arya Shirazi joins us again for our annual NBA preseason predictions

Oct 21, 2026 / Podcast

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang react after being awarded the National Medal of Science during the “Golden Age of American Innovation Summit” at the Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, on October 8, 2026.

Elon Musk and the Future of Capitalism—With Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff Elon Musk and the Future of Capitalism—With Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff

Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff join Danny and Derek to explore Elon Musk’s vision of capitalism, his political influence, and the future of Big Tech.

Oct 21, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner

Hundreds of Cornell students participate in a rally against the university’s actions after a student was sexually assaulted at a campus fraternity in 2024, on October 5, 2026, in Ithaca, New York.

Massive GOP Spending Hasn’t Slowed the Coming Blue Wave—Plus, the Cornell Rape Case Massive GOP Spending Hasn’t Slowed the Coming Blue Wave—Plus, the Cornell Rape Case

Economist Isabella Weber joins the show to discuss how economic inequality fuels authoritarianism and how public policy can protect democracy.

Oct 21, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Elon Musk receives the National Medal of Science from President Donald Trump during the Golden Age of American Innovation Summit at the Institute of Peace on October 8, 2026, in Washington, DC.

Anti-Fascist Economics—With Isabella Weber Anti-Fascist Economics—With Isabella Weber

Economist Isabella Weber joins Fighting Fascism to discuss how economic inequality fuels authoritarianism and how public policy can protect democracy.

Oct 19, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Matt DaSilva, and Aaron Regunberg

The Valero refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas, on May 5, 2026.

Fighting for Our Lives in Fossil Fuel Country—With John Beard Jr. Fighting for Our Lives in Fossil Fuel Country—With John Beard Jr.

“This is about life. And this extractive industry is not a giver of life, it is a taker of life.”

Oct 17, 2026 / Podcast / Shilpi Chhotray and Mindy Ramaker

Ships are anchored off the coast of Khasab, near the Strait of Hormuz, on October 2, 2026.

Ethiopian Forces Approach Eritrea, Israel Demolishes Southern Lebanon Towns, Two Commercial Ships Are Attacked Near Hormuz Ethiopian Forces Approach Eritrea, Israel Demolishes Southern Lebanon Towns, Two Commercial Ships Are Attacked Near Hormuz

Danny and Derek unpack the week’s global news, from escalating conflicts in Iran, Yemen, and Gaza to Sudan, the DRC, China, and the war in Ukraine.

Oct 16, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Taking Data Centers to Court—With Martha Dark Taking Data Centers to Court—With Martha Dark

Paris Marx is joined by Martha Dark to discuss how legal challenges are holding data centers accountable, strengthening oversight, and challenging Big Tech’s narratives.

Oct 15, 2026 / Podcast

Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks shoots the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 12, 2026, in New York City.

The Only Eastern Conference NBA Preview You Need The Only Eastern Conference NBA Preview You Need

Arya Shirazi joins us again for our annual NBA preseason predictions.

Oct 14, 2026 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

National Border Patrol Council President Paul Perez endorses Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Findlay Toyota Center on October 13, 2024, in Prescott Valley, Arizona.

The Political Power of Police Unions—With Stuart Schrader The Political Power of Police Unions—With Stuart Schrader

Stuart Schrader joins Danny and Derek to explore the history and political influence of police unions, their relationship to organized labor, and the future of police reform.

Oct 14, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo delivers remarks as President Donald Trump listens during an event at Red Rock Casino Resort and Spa on August 5, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

GOP Election Deniers Running for Governor— Plus John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing” GOP Election Deniers Running for Governor— Plus John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing”

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson analyzes Democrats’ key campaigns for governor, and John Powers comments on critic and writer John Berger.

Oct 14, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

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Elon Musk and the Future of Capitalism—With Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff Elon Musk and the Future of Capitalism—With Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff

Massive GOP Spending Hasn’t Slowed the Coming Blue Wave—Plus, the Cornell Rape Case Massive GOP Spending Hasn’t Slowed the Coming Blue Wave—Plus, the Cornell Rape Case

Anti-Fascist Economics—With Isabella Weber Anti-Fascist Economics—With Isabella Weber

Fighting for Our Lives in Fossil Fuel Country—With John Beard Jr. Fighting for Our Lives in Fossil Fuel Country—With John Beard Jr.

Ethiopian Forces Approach Eritrea, Israel Demolishes Southern Lebanon Towns, Two Commercial Ships Are Attacked Near Hormuz Ethiopian Forces Approach Eritrea, Israel Demolishes Southern Lebanon Towns, Two Commercial Ships Are Attacked Near Hormuz

Taking Data Centers to Court—With Martha Dark Taking Data Centers to Court—With Martha Dark

The Only Eastern Conference NBA Preview You Need The Only Eastern Conference NBA Preview You Need

The Political Power of Police Unions—With Stuart Schrader The Political Power of Police Unions—With Stuart Schrader

GOP Election Deniers Running for Governor— Plus John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing” GOP Election Deniers Running for Governor— Plus John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing”

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The Only Western Conference NBA Preview You Need The Only Western Conference NBA Preview You Need

Elon Musk and the Future of Capitalism—With Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff Elon Musk and the Future of Capitalism—With Quinn Slobodian and Ben Tarnoff

Massive GOP Spending Hasn’t Slowed the Coming Blue Wave—Plus, the Cornell Rape Case Massive GOP Spending Hasn’t Slowed the Coming Blue Wave—Plus, the Cornell Rape Case

Anti-Fascist Economics—With Isabella Weber Anti-Fascist Economics—With Isabella Weber

Fighting for Our Lives in Fossil Fuel Country—With John Beard Jr. Fighting for Our Lives in Fossil Fuel Country—With John Beard Jr.

Ethiopian Forces Approach Eritrea, Israel Demolishes Southern Lebanon Towns, Two Commercial Ships Are Attacked Near Hormuz Ethiopian Forces Approach Eritrea, Israel Demolishes Southern Lebanon Towns, Two Commercial Ships Are Attacked Near Hormuz

Taking Data Centers to Court—With Martha Dark Taking Data Centers to Court—With Martha Dark

The Only Eastern Conference NBA Preview You Need The Only Eastern Conference NBA Preview You Need

The Political Power of Police Unions—With Stuart Schrader The Political Power of Police Unions—With Stuart Schrader

GOP Election Deniers Running for Governor— Plus John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing” GOP Election Deniers Running for Governor— Plus John Berger’s “Ways of Seeing”