House Republicans Defy Trump; Plus, When WWII Vets Came Home House Republicans Defy Trump; Plus, When WWII Vets Came Home
On this episode of Start Making Sense, John Nichols comments on the politics around release of the Epstein files, and David Nasaw discusses The Wounded Generation.
Nov 19, 2025 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
In an Unusual Twist, the Prosecution of a Gaza Protester Puts Israel on Trial In an Unusual Twist, the Prosecution of a Gaza Protester Puts Israel on Trial
An activist argued that genocide in Gaza necessitated disrupting business as usual. The City of Chicago argued in defense of Israel—and against civil disobedience.
Nov 19, 2025 / Sarah Lazare
China Is Now the World’s Climate Champion China Is Now the World’s Climate Champion
The news out of COP30 does not engender much hope, but China’s embrace of renewable energy shows that climate protection makes smart economic sense.
Nov 18, 2025 / Paul Hockenos
Who’s Afraid of the Epstein Files? Who’s Afraid of the Epstein Files?
The release of Jeffrey Epstein’s documents is likely to implicate a whole network of members of the American ruling class.
Nov 18, 2025 / Chris Lehmann
Sports Media Has Forgotten About CTE Even After Player Deaths Sports Media Has Forgotten About CTE Even After Player Deaths
The NFL season has been rife with tragedy—not that the league or its media partners have noticed.
Nov 18, 2025 / Dave Zirin
Texas Almost Executed a Man Based on “Junk Science.” His Ordeal Isn’t Over. Texas Almost Executed a Man Based on “Junk Science.” His Ordeal Isn’t Over.
Robert Roberson, who was nearly killed due to the discredited “shaken baby syndrome” theory, is still at risk.
Nov 18, 2025 / Elizabeth Weill-Greenberg
A Fired Federal Worker Finds Refuge in Mexico A Fired Federal Worker Finds Refuge in Mexico
“The administration doesn’t want me. I personally don’t feel safe [in the United States]. I know I’m not the only person who feels that way.”
Nov 18, 2025 / Feature / Rebekah Sager
The Deliberate Decimation of the Federal Workforce The Deliberate Decimation of the Federal Workforce
Systems built up over the last 120 years are being either eliminated or corroded at warp speed, with the implicit blessing of the US Supreme Court.
Nov 18, 2025 / Feature / Sasha Abramsky
Indigenous Activists to COP30: “We Will Fight to the Death” Indigenous Activists to COP30: “We Will Fight to the Death”
Indigenous people lead COP30 protests against agribusinesses that “want to take everything.”
Nov 17, 2025 / Mark Hertsgaard