On the Banning of Black History in Florida, and “The Crown” On the Banning of Black History in Florida, and “The Crown”
On this week's episode of Start Making Sense, Robin Kelley discusses the attacks on Black Studies, and Gary Younge comments on The Crown on Netflix.
Feb 16, 2023 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album Nelson Lichtenstein on the UC Strike Settlement and Sean Wilentz on Bob Dylan’s Christmas Album
On this episode of the Start Making Sense podcast, we get a new update on the biggest strike in the country and demystify Bob Dylan’s holiday record.
Dec 22, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Trump’s Judges Are Just Getting Started Trump’s Judges Are Just Getting Started
On this week's episode of The Time of Monsters, Linda Hirshman discusses how the reactionary courts could block progressive governance.
Sarah Posner on White Evangelicals and the January 6 Insurrection, Plus Joan Walsh on Sex Ed Sarah Posner on White Evangelicals and the January 6 Insurrection, Plus Joan Walsh on Sex Ed
On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, discussions on religion’s role in the riots and the “parental rights” movement.
Jun 23, 2022 / Podcast / Jon Wiener and Start Making Sense
Rebecca Solnit on How People Change and Why We Care Rebecca Solnit on How People Change and Why We Care
On this week’s episode of Start Making Sense, we have discussions on forgiveness and the American Revolution.
May 4, 2022 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court, and Abolishing Student Debt Ginni Thomas, the Supreme Court, and Abolishing Student Debt
On this week’s podcast, Joan Walsh on January 6 and Astra Taylor on April 4.
Mar 31, 2022 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
Why Republicans Want to Ban the 1619 Project Why Republicans Want to Ban the 1619 Project
Martha Jones on history, plus Father Greg Boyle on gangs.
Nov 18, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener
‘Critical Race Theory’ at a Big Sports School ‘Critical Race Theory’ at a Big Sports School
African American Studies department chair David Canton joins the show to talk sports, politics, and critical race theory
Jun 15, 2021 / Podcast / Dave Zirin