Elections

Cynthia Fardella of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, shows her support during an event for women's reproductive rights, on June 24, 2024.

Florida as Abortion Ground Zero, Plus Rachel Kushner on “Creation Lake” Florida as Abortion Ground Zero, Plus Rachel Kushner on “Creation Lake”

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Amy Littlefield reports on the battle for reproductive rights, and Rachel Kushner talks about her new novel.

Sep 4, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

The Road to the White House Runs Through Pennsylvania

The Road to the White House Runs Through Pennsylvania The Road to the White House Runs Through Pennsylvania

On this episode of See How They Run, Carrie Santoro and Will Bunch on what it will take for Harris to win the ultimate swing state.

Aug 31, 2024 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan

Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris celebrates after accepting the Democratic presidential nomination.

Lessons Learned From Harris’s Coronation Lessons Learned From Harris’s Coronation

On this episode of See How They Run, a recap and reflection from the Democratic National Convention.

Aug 23, 2024 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan

“Make Bitcoin Great Again” hats displayed for sale at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

Crypto Is Spending Millions to Sway the US Election Crypto Is Spending Millions to Sway the US Election

On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Molly White on Web3's role in the 2024 race.

Aug 22, 2024 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Former US president and 2024 presidential nominee Donald Trump greets US Senator and vice presidential nominee JD Vance.

Why Does Trump Still Have 44 Percent of Voters? Why Is “Hillbilly Elegy” Still Number One? Why Does Trump Still Have 44 Percent of Voters? Why Is “Hillbilly Elegy” Still Number One?

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Marc Cooper analyzes the GOP today, and Becca Rothfield examines J.D. Vance’s memoir.

Aug 21, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the media after touring Planned Parenthood, with Governor Tim Walz and Planned Parenthood North Central States chief medical officer Sarah Traxler, MD, on Thursday, March 14, 2024, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Can Kamala Harris Really Affect the Fight for Abortion Rights? Can Kamala Harris Really Affect the Fight for Abortion Rights?

On this episode of See How They Run, Regina Mahone on how the Democrats’ approach to reproductive freedom has changed post-Biden—and how it hasn't.

Aug 17, 2024 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan

Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.

Kamala Soars, Trump Flounders—and Sherrod Brown’s Strategy Kamala Soars, Trump Flounders—and Sherrod Brown’s Strategy

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson comments on the campaign, and the senator from Ohio explains his politics.

Aug 14, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

Democratic presidential and vice-presidential candidates Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz during a campaign event at Girard College, on August 6, 2024, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Walz Won the Veepstakes. Can He Help Win the Election? Walz Won the Veepstakes. Can He Help Win the Election?

On this episode of See How They Run, Alyssa Oursler and Chris Lehmann on Kamala Harris’s VP pick and the bid for the White House.

Aug 10, 2024 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan

Republican presidential candidate former president Donald Trump and Republican vice presidential candidate Senator J.D. Vance of Ohio appear on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, on July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Tim Walz vs. JD Vance, plus Summer Beach Reading Tim Walz vs. JD Vance, plus Summer Beach Reading

On this episode of Start Making Sense, Katha Pollitt on JD Vance and John Powers on summer reading.

Aug 7, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

The 2024 Election Could Decide the Future of the Supreme Court

The 2024 Election Could Decide the Future of the Supreme Court The 2024 Election Could Decide the Future of the Supreme Court

On this episode of See How They Run, Elie Mystal and John Nichols discuss the chance to reform the court under Kamala Harris—and the dangers that threaten under Donald Trump.

Aug 3, 2024 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan

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