Amy Littlefield on How Abortion Rights Triumphed in Kansas, Plus Barbara Ehrenreich Remembered Amy Littlefield on How Abortion Rights Triumphed in Kansas, Plus Barbara Ehrenreich Remembered
On this week’s episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, on-the-ground reporting from Kansas and an interview with the late Barbara Ehrenreich.
Sep 8, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Chris Lehmann on GOP Plans for 2023 and Patrick Leahy on January 6 Chris Lehmann on GOP Plans for 2023 and Patrick Leahy on January 6
On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, a discussion of Republicans’ plans for next year and a look back at the Capitol riots from a senator’s POV.
Sep 1, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
What the Mar-a-Lago Raid Means for Democrats What the Mar-a-Lago Raid Means for Democrats
On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols and Eyal Press join the show to discuss Trump, Democrats, and dirty work.
Aug 25, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Abortion Rights Victories in Red States, Plus the Crisis in Haiti Abortion Rights Victories in Red States, Plus the Crisis in Haiti
On this week’s episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, Katha Pollitt on choice, and Amy Wilentz on Port-au-Prince.
Aug 18, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Liz Cheney in the Wyoming Primaries and White Supremacy in Southern California Liz Cheney in the Wyoming Primaries and White Supremacy in Southern California
On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, writers John Nichols and Gustavo Arellano join to discuss the upcoming election in Wyoming and a history of the right wing in Orange C...
Aug 11, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Pramila Jayapal on Going From Banker to Organizer, and Eric Foner on the Right to Vote Pramila Jayapal on Going From Banker to Organizer, and Eric Foner on the Right to Vote
On this week’s episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, the representative and the historian join us to discuss politics and history.
Aug 4, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Katha Pollitt on Advice for Men, Plus J. Hoberman on Film in the Age of Reagan Katha Pollitt on Advice for Men, Plus J. Hoberman on Film in the Age of Reagan
On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, commentary on Jordan Peterson’s books of advice for men and the synergy between politics and pop culture.
Jul 28, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
How Trump’s Fake Electors Scheme Could Become Law, and Remembering Ivana Trump How Trump’s Fake Electors Scheme Could Become Law, and Remembering Ivana Trump
On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, Daniel Squadron on state legislatures and Amy Wilentz on Ivanka’s mother.
Jul 21, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
John Nichols on the “Stop the Steal” Rally, Plus Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua on Climate Change John Nichols on the “Stop the Steal” Rally, Plus Rebecca Solnit and Thelma Young Lutunatabua on Climate Change
On this week's episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, the latest revelations from the January 6 hearings, and a reminder that climate action is still possible.
Jul 14, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
David Cole on What To Do About the Supreme Court, and Sarah Posner on School Prayer David Cole on What To Do About the Supreme Court, and Sarah Posner on School Prayer
On this week's episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, a discussion of how to organize to fix the Supreme Court, and a deeper look at Christian nationalists' influence in politi...
Jul 7, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense