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Resurgence In the Midwest Resurgence In the Midwest

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Chris Lehmann examines how liberals and Democrats got their groove back in the Midwest.

Apr 19, 2023 / Audio / Jeet Heer

Former US president Donald Trump appears in a Manhattan court during his arraignment on April 4, 2023, in New York City.

Elie Mystal, Joan Walsh, and Chris Lehmann on Trump and His 34 Felonies Elie Mystal, Joan Walsh, and Chris Lehmann on Trump and His 34 Felonies

On this episode of Start Making Sense, we feature highlights of The Nation’s roundtable on Trump’s arraignment, plus the story of SOLA, the School of Leadership Afghanistan.

Apr 13, 2023 / Audio / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

The Abortion Battle Rages in the Courts

The Abortion Battle Rages in the Courts The Abortion Battle Rages in the Courts

Moira Donegan on how the mifepristone ban and the future of reproductive freedom.

Apr 12, 2023 / Audio / Jeet Heer

A Radical Retelling of NBA History

A Radical Retelling of NBA History A Radical Retelling of NBA History

On this episode, Theresa Runstedler joins the show to talk about her new book.

Apr 10, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Chicago mayoral candidate and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson

John Nichols on Progressive Victories and Chris Lehmann on Trump’s Indictment John Nichols on Progressive Victories and Chris Lehmann on Trump’s Indictment

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast: How abortion wins elections, and how 34 felonies may not change anybody’s mind about Trump.

Apr 6, 2023 / Audio / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Former US president Donald Trump arrives at the New York criminal court in Manhattan on April 4, 2023, to face an indictment brought by a grand jury assembled by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

Two Cheers for Arresting Trump Two Cheers for Arresting Trump

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Elie Mystal discusses Trump’s legal status and why we should be clear-eyed about how far the court case can go.

Apr 5, 2023 / Audio / Jeet Heer

Why the NBA World Lost Its Joy

Why the NBA World Lost Its Joy Why the NBA World Lost Its Joy

On this episode of the Edge of Sports podcast, Michael Lee joins the show to talk about this very strange NBA season.

Mar 30, 2023 / Audio / Dave Zirin

Low-Paid Workers Strike and Win in LA and Minor League Baseball Players Get Organized

Low-Paid Workers Strike and Win in LA and Minor League Baseball Players Get Organized Low-Paid Workers Strike and Win in LA and Minor League Baseball Players Get Organized

On this edition of the Start Making Sense podcast, Harold Meyerson talks about the LA school workers’ victory, and Kelley Candaele and Peter Drier report on the new Minor League Ba...

Mar 30, 2023 / Audio / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

Former president Donald Trump arrives for an event at the Adler Theatre on March 13, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa.

Trump Is Still GOP Top Dog Trump Is Still GOP Top Dog

On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Alex Shephard discusses why Ron DeSantis and other rivals are faltering.

Mar 29, 2023 / Audio / Jeet Heer

Katha Pollitt on Women in 2023, Plus Christian Appy on Protest in 1969

Katha Pollitt on Women in 2023, Plus Christian Appy on Protest in 1969 Katha Pollitt on Women in 2023, Plus Christian Appy on Protest in 1969

On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we review the bad news–and the good news–about American women. We’ll also talk about the Vietnam Moratorium protests.

Mar 23, 2023 / Audio / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense

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