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Critical Race Theory protest

The Attack on ‘Critical Race Theory’ The Attack on ‘Critical Race Theory’

Kimberlé Crenshaw on the term she helped create, plus David Talbot and Margaret Talbot on the 1960s.

Jul 1, 2021 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Voting in San Francisco

It’s Time to Mobilize for Voting Rights It’s Time to Mobilize for Voting Rights

John Nichols on the franchise, plus David Kipen on a new Federal Writers Project.

Jun 24, 2021 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Filibuster protest

It’s Not Just Joe Manchin It’s Not Just Joe Manchin

Joan Walsh on ‘moderate’ Democrats, plus Kai Bird on Jimmy Carter.

Jun 17, 2021 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Dr. David A. Canton

‘Critical Race Theory’ at a Big Sports School ‘Critical Race Theory’ at a Big Sports School

African American Studies department chair David Canton joins the show to talk sports, politics, and critical race theory

Jun 15, 2021 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Joe Manchin

What Does Joe Manchin Want? What Does Joe Manchin Want?

John Nichols on filibuster reform, plus Amy Wilentz on Israeli politics.

Jun 10, 2021 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Changing the Game

Letting Trans Athletes Tell Their Story Letting Trans Athletes Tell Their Story

The director and producer of Changing the Game join the show to talk about their acclaimed documentary.

Jun 8, 2021 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Tulsa massacre

White Politics and Black History in Tulsa White Politics and Black History in Tulsa

David Perry on the Tulsa Race Massacre commemoration, plus Katha Pollitt on Jordan Peterson’s advice for men.

Jun 3, 2021 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Tailgate party

The Politics of Tailgating  The Politics of Tailgating 

Gridiron Gourmet authors Maria J. Veri and Rita Liberti join the show to talk about their book.

Jun 1, 2021 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Democrats, Israel, and Palestine: John Nichols 

Democrats, Israel, and Palestine: John Nichols  Democrats, Israel, and Palestine: John Nichols 

Plus Robin D.G. Kelley on Exterminate All the Brutes.

May 27, 2021 / Audio / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice

Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice Hope Solo Wants Soccer Justice

The legendary women’s soccer player joins the show to talk equal pay.

May 25, 2021 / Audio / Dave Zirin

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