The Need for Responsible AI—With Robert Wright The Need for Responsible AI—With Robert Wright
Robert Wright joins the show to examine AI’s promise and perils, from machine intelligence and automation to capitalism, climate, and global regulation.
Jul 15, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Bernie and AOC Are Taking On AI. Only One of Them Is Doing It Right. Bernie and AOC Are Taking On AI. Only One of Them Is Doing It Right.
Sanders is responding to the deceptive narratives floated by the industry. AOC is talking to experts who really understand how AI works.
Jul 15, 2026 / Paris Marx
Mayor Mamdani vs. the “New York Post” (and Its Ilk) Mayor Mamdani vs. the “New York Post” (and Its Ilk)
The broad swath of centrist Democrats and conservatives who have hoped to wound Mamdani enough to sap him of political capital are still figuring out how to land real blows.
Jul 15, 2026 / Ross Barkan
Trump’s Renewed War, More ICE Killings, and Teaching American History Trump’s Renewed War, More ICE Killings, and Teaching American History
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson analyzes the week’s politics, and Beverly Gage explains Trump’s attacks on the Smithsonian.
Jul 15, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Lindsey Graham’s Defense of Brett Kavanaugh Told Us Everything Lindsey Graham’s Defense of Brett Kavanaugh Told Us Everything
The senator’s infamous cry of rage spoke not only to his cruelty but also to his larger role in changing the court.
Jul 14, 2026 / Elie Mystal
Dope Popes—With Matt Sitman Dope Popes—With Matt Sitman
Matthew Sitman joins Fighting Fascism to discuss Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, the Catholic critique of Big Tech and inequality, and faith in contemporary politics.
Jul 13, 2026 / Podcast / Matt DaSilva, Jonathan Smucker, and Aaron Regunberg
New York City Makes It Easy to Cancel Subscriptions New York City Makes It Easy to Cancel Subscriptions
The first rule of its kind at the municipal level will help customers avoid paying recurring and junk fees.
Jul 13, 2026 / Prajwal Bhat
Is This the American Suez? Is This the American Suez?
If the pointless war on Iran is a historical marker equivalent to Suez in ignominy, the question becomes, what do we do with this “Decline of Empire” moment?
Jul 13, 2026 / Van Gosse