Muhammad Ali Died 10 Years Ago. We Still Feel His Loss Today. Muhammad Ali Died 10 Years Ago. We Still Feel His Loss Today.
He was a living sign, to paraphrase the champ, that we don’t have to be the way they want us to be—and his example matters more than ever.
Jun 5, 2026 / Dave Zirin
The Cruel Optimism of Being a Mets Fan The Cruel Optimism of Being a Mets Fan
A new book by A.M. Gittlitz tells the story of a beloved baseball team.
Jun 4, 2026 / Books & the Arts / Will Harrison
The SpaceX IPO Gives Elon Musk Even More Power—With Sean O’Kane The SpaceX IPO Gives Elon Musk Even More Power—With Sean O’Kane
Paris Marx talks to Sean O’Kane about how Elon Musk is justifying SpaceX’s massive valuation and the way corporate governance rules are giving him even more power.
Jun 4, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx
How Racism Shadows the 250th—With Eddie Glaude... and The Knicks! How Racism Shadows the 250th—With Eddie Glaude... and The Knicks!
Author and Professor Eddie Glaude joins the show to talk new book and Arya returns to talk about the NBA Finals.
Jun 4, 2026 / Podcast / Dave Zirin
A New Documentary Shows How Paid Leave Gives Families a Lifeline A New Documentary Shows How Paid Leave Gives Families a Lifeline
The film reveals what’s possible when families can access supportive policies. Olympic champion Allyson Felix understands this issue intimately.
Jun 4, 2026 / Regina Mahone
What’s Really Behind Peter Thiel’s Panicked Move to Argentina What’s Really Behind Peter Thiel’s Panicked Move to Argentina
Some tech observers think that the Palantir overlord sees the end times coming, but his real motivation is likely much more mundane and self-interested.
Jun 3, 2026 / David Futrelle
In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough In the Race to Succeed Nadler, Micah Lasher Says Fighting Trump Is Not Enough
The state assemblyman wants to go to Congress to take on MAGA, but says that Democrats need to show Americans that they are “gonna make their lives better. Quickly.”
Jun 3, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan Wins the DFL Nomination for a Senate Seat Minnesota’s Peggy Flanagan Wins the DFL Nomination for a Senate Seat
Her opponent, Representative Angie Craig, campaigned for the DFL nod for months, but declared she would no longer seek its endorsement two days before the party convention.
Jun 2, 2026 / Joan Walsh
Bruce Springsteen Gave Us Exactly What We Need Right Now Bruce Springsteen Gave Us Exactly What We Need Right Now
His just-finished tour was a cleansing, healing experience—and a morale-boosting call to arms for everyone fighting for our democracy.
Jun 2, 2026 / Joan Walsh