The Political Power of Police Unions—With Stuart Schrader The Political Power of Police Unions—With Stuart Schrader
Stuart Schrader joins Danny and Derek to explore the history and political influence of police unions, their relationship to organized labor, and the future of police reform.
Oct 14, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Mutiny of the College-Educated Worker—With Noam Scheiber Mutiny of the College-Educated Worker—With Noam Scheiber
Noam Scheiber joins Danny and Derek to discuss the rise of the college-educated working class, from underemployment and AI to union organizing and the collapse of meritocracy.
Sep 23, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Disneyland: Cold War Factory—With Roland Betancourt Disneyland: Cold War Factory—With Roland Betancourt
Danny and Derek speak with Roland Betancourt, Chancellor's Professor of Art History at UC Irvine, about Disneyland and the rise of automation in the US.
Jun 3, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
Muskism Is the New Fordism—With Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian Muskism Is the New Fordism—With Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian
Paris Marx is joined by Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian to discuss their new book Muskism, which explores how Elon Musk exemplifies a new economic system shaping our live…
May 7, 2026 / Podcast
May Day Action—Plus, a Confederate Monuments Takedown May Day Action—Plus, a Confederate Monuments Takedown
John Nichols explains why Trump may never succeed at building any of his ICE prison camps, and how this Friday’s May Day strike is a test of our power to resist.
Apr 29, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Europe’s Subservience to the United States Europe’s Subservience to the United States
On this episode of Tech Won’t Save Us: Ben Wray discusses the case of Nexperia, recently in the middle of a geopolitical firestorm.
Dec 11, 2025 / Podcast / Paris Marx
Will AI Kill Your Job? Will AI Kill Your Job?
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us: Brian Merchant discusses the AI job crisis.
Sep 4, 2025 / Podcast / Paris Marx
The History of America’s Entrepreneurial Work Ethic The History of America’s Entrepreneurial Work Ethic
On this episode of American Prestige, Erik Baker on the deep-seated roots of US hustle culture.
Jul 15, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Bryce Covert on Empty Promises From McDonald's Bryce Covert on Empty Promises From McDonald's
On this episode of The Nation Podcast, Bryce Covert discusses her investigative reporting on the fast food giant.
Apr 14, 2025 / Podcast / D.D. Guttenplan and Bryce Covert
Working-Class Wins—Plus, Hot Rod Racing Working-Class Wins—Plus, Hot Rod Racing
On this episode of Start Making Sense, Harold Meyerson reports on recent union victories, and Rachel Kushner talks about nostalgia dragsters.
Dec 18, 2024 / Podcast / Jon Wiener