Government

Steve Phillips: How the Democrats Can Win in Ohio

Steve Phillips: How the Democrats Can Win in Ohio Steve Phillips: How the Democrats Can Win in Ohio

Plus Carol Sobel on Black Lives Matter vs. the LAPD.

Mar 18, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Republicans After Trump

Republicans After Trump Republicans After Trump

Rick Perlstein on the future of the GOP, plus Alan Minsky on what a true economic recovery should look like.

Feb 18, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Capitol Building

How Trump Incited an Insurrection How Trump Incited an Insurrection

John Nichols on impeachment, plus Steve Phillips on turning Texas blue.

Feb 11, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh

Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh Joe Biden and Us: Joan Walsh

Plus Barbara Ransby on Biden and Black America and Gary Younge on the storming of the Capitol.

Jan 21, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Trump’s Crime: Incitement of Insurrection

Trump’s Crime: Incitement of Insurrection Trump’s Crime: Incitement of Insurrection

John Nichols on impeachment, Astra Taylor on debt, and Robert Lipsyte on Trump and golf.

Jan 14, 2021 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American History

Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American History Political Violence Is No Anomaly in American History

Throughout our nation’s history, the threat—and actuality—of political violence has served to thwart and suppress Black agency and emancipation.

Jan 8, 2021 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

White Voters in 2020—and Everybody Else

White Voters in 2020—and Everybody Else White Voters in 2020—and Everybody Else

Joan Walsh on politics and Amy Wilentz on the Trump kids.

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

From Obama to Trump: Eric Foner   

From Obama to Trump: Eric Foner    From Obama to Trump: Eric Foner   

Plus John Powers on John le Carré.

Dec 17, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

There Is No Room to Mess Up This Presidential Transition

There Is No Room to Mess Up This Presidential Transition There Is No Room to Mess Up This Presidential Transition

Thousands of appointments will have consequences for the next four years, and beyond.

Dec 4, 2020 / Podcast / Melissa Harris-Perry and Dorian T. Warren

How the Dems Can Win in Georgia

How the Dems Can Win in Georgia How the Dems Can Win in Georgia

Joan Walsh on politics, plus David Cole on the Supreme Court and reapportionment of the House of Representatives.

Dec 3, 2020 / Podcast / Start Making Sense and Jon Wiener

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