Alternative Media, Trump 2.0, and the Moment in Politics Alternative Media, Trump 2.0, and the Moment in Politics
On this episode of American Prestige, Katrina vanden Heuvel on the current state of politics, left journalism, Ukraine, and more.
Apr 8, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Palestine Reveals the Empty Promises of US Democracy Palestine Reveals the Empty Promises of US Democracy
Kei Pritsker, a codirector of “The Encampments,” a documentary film that follows the pro-Palestine movement at Columbia, says the student protesters will be remembered as heroes.
Apr 8, 2025 / Q&A / Alyssa Oursler
Tesla Takedown Day Tesla Takedown Day
Signs and scenes from the Tesla Showroom, NYC, 2/29/25.
Apr 8, 2025 / Steve Brodner
How “Snow White” Got Caught Up in Hollywood’s Culture Wars How “Snow White” Got Caught Up in Hollywood’s Culture Wars
Disney’s box-office bomb has spawned a series of Gaza-and-Trump-themed recriminations.
Apr 8, 2025 / Ben Schwartz
The Rev. William Barber II’s “Hands Off” Rally Speech: “We Cannot and Must Not Bow” The Rev. William Barber II’s “Hands Off” Rally Speech: “We Cannot and Must Not Bow”
“We cannot be at ease in America. History is pushing us; the present is demanding us; the future is calling us.”
Apr 8, 2025 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
The Rebellions of Murray Kempton The Rebellions of Murray Kempton
One of his generation’s most prolific journalists, Kempton never turned a blind eye to the inequalities all around him.
Apr 8, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Vivian Gornick
The Power and Symbolism of Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement The Power and Symbolism of Brazil’s Landless Workers’ Movement
After mobilizing to defend democracy and meet people’s immediate needs, the radical Marxist organization emerged from the Bolsonaro regime stronger than ever.
Apr 8, 2025 / Feature / Vincent Bevins
Agnes Callard and the Examined Life Agnes Callard and the Examined Life
In her new book, Callard makes the case that we should all live more philosophically but where does politics fit in?
Apr 8, 2025 / Books & the Arts / Olúfémi O. Táíwò
Paul, Weiss Caves In Under Trump Pressure Paul, Weiss Caves In Under Trump Pressure
Apr 8, 2025 / Column / Calvin Trillin