Trump’s State of the Union speech was predictable, but revealing of his state of mind. John Nichols has our analysis.
President Donald Trump addresses a joint session of Congress.(Ricky Carioti / The Washington Post via Getty Images)
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Trump’s State of the Union speech was predictable, but nevertheless revealing of his state of mind. John Nichols has our analysis.
Also: In 1949 when Jackie Robinson appeared before HUAC, the House Un-American Activities Committee, to discredit Paul Robeson. Howard Bryant talks about why that happened, and what happened afterwards – to each of them. His new book is “Kings and Pawns.”
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Trump’s State of the Union speech was predictable, but nevertheless revealing of his state of mind. John Nichols has our analysis.
Also: In 1949, Jackie Robinson appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee to discredit Paul Robeson. Howard Bryant talks about why that happened, and what happened afterward—to each of them. His new book is Kings and Pawns.
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Here's where to find podcasts from The Nation. Political talk without the boring parts, featuring the writers, activists and artists who shape the news, from a progressive perspective.
The Michigan Democratic senate primary provided a test of the power of AIPAC and big money. John Nichols has our analysis.
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