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Why Should the Covid Vaccine Manufacturers Keep All the Profits? Why Should the Covid Vaccine Manufacturers Keep All the Profits?

Gregg Gonsalves on virus profiteering, plus J. Hoberman on The Trial of the Chicago 7.

Nov 19, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Mike Davis: Biden’s Big Mistake

Mike Davis: Biden’s Big Mistake Mike Davis: Biden’s Big Mistake

Plus Jody Armour on how Black Lives Matter won at the polls.

Nov 12, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

This Is Disaster Relief Under Corporate Power

This Is Disaster Relief Under Corporate Power This Is Disaster Relief Under Corporate Power

David Dayen on the interests overpowering our democracy, plus Amy Wilentz on Mary Trump.

Jul 30, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

How to Use the Coronavirus to Reshape Our Politics

How to Use the Coronavirus to Reshape Our Politics How to Use the Coronavirus to Reshape Our Politics

Mike Davis on the virus, Christopher Shay on the crisis, and Amy Wilentz on Jared and Ivanka.

May 28, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Mike Davis: Back to Work in the Covid-19 Economy?

Mike Davis: Back to Work in the Covid-19 Economy? Mike Davis: Back to Work in the Covid-19 Economy?

Plus John Powers on TV during a pandemic.

Apr 30, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

The Myth and Reality of Black Consumer Power

The Myth and Reality of Black Consumer Power The Myth and Reality of Black Consumer Power

Morgan State University Professor Jared Ball joins the show to talk about his new book on black consumer power.

Apr 28, 2020 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Joseph Stiglitz: What Workers Need Right Now

Joseph Stiglitz: What Workers Need Right Now Joseph Stiglitz: What Workers Need Right Now

Plus Katrina vanden Heuvel on solidarity.

Apr 23, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Mike Davis: Is the Coronavirus Ushering in a New World Order?

Mike Davis: Is the Coronavirus Ushering in a New World Order? Mike Davis: Is the Coronavirus Ushering in a New World Order?

Plus Barbara Ehrenreich on low-wage work.

Apr 16, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Mike Davis: The Science vs. the Politics of the Coronavirus

Mike Davis: The Science vs. the Politics of the Coronavirus Mike Davis: The Science vs. the Politics of the Coronavirus

Plus Rebecca Solnit on becoming a feminist.

Apr 2, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Paul Krugman: The Coronavirus and the Economic Crisis

Paul Krugman: The Coronavirus and the Economic Crisis Paul Krugman: The Coronavirus and the Economic Crisis

Plus John Nichols on elections and Amy Wilentz on the Kushners and coronavirus.

Mar 19, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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