How Abdul El-Sayed Can Win Michigan, Plus an Election Protection Test Case How Abdul El-Sayed Can Win Michigan, Plus an Election Protection Test Case
The Michigan Democratic Senate primary provided a test of the power of AIPAC and big money. John Nichols has our analysis.
Aug 5, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
Imperialist Realism—With Danny Bessner Imperialist Realism—With Danny Bessner
Danny Bessner joins Derek to discuss his new book, "Imperialist Realism", and how American empire shapes both US foreign policy and popular culture.
Aug 5, 2026 / Podcast / Derek Davison and Daniel Bessner
Is Animal Welfare the Next MAHA? With Astra Taylor Is Animal Welfare the Next MAHA? With Astra Taylor
Astra Taylor joins Fighting Fascism to discuss the right’s growing interest in animal welfare, the politics of animal rights, and what the left risks overlooking.
Aug 3, 2026 / Podcast / Aaron Regunberg, Jonathan Smucker, and Matt DaSilva
The US-Iran Air War Resumes, the Sudanese Army Secures a Kordofan Highway, Fujimori Takes Office in Peru The US-Iran Air War Resumes, the Sudanese Army Secures a Kordofan Highway, Fujimori Takes Office in Peru
Danny and Derek unpack the week’s global news, from Iran, Gaza, and Yemen to Sudan, Ukraine, China, climate disasters, Latin America, and the International Criminal Court.
Jul 31, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
How Cloud Giants Wield Their Power Against Us All—With Cecilia Rikap How Cloud Giants Wield Their Power Against Us All—With Cecilia Rikap
Paris Marx talks to Cecilia Rikap about how networks of corporate power systematically influence global politics and the economy.
Jul 30, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx
Who’s Allowed Self-Determination? With Brad Simpson Who’s Allowed Self-Determination? With Brad Simpson
Brad Simpson joins Danny and Derek to explore the history of self-determination, from decolonization and the Cold War to its enduring significance for conflicts today.
Jul 29, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Election Protection for the Midterms, Plus “The Odyssey” for Filmgoers Election Protection for the Midterms, Plus “The Odyssey” for Filmgoers
Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward talks about free and fair elections, and John Powers of Fresh Air discusses the new Christopher Nolan film.
Jul 29, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener
The Iran War Kills US Troops, the US and Saudi Arabia Strike a Nuclear Deal, Zelensky Fires His Top General The Iran War Kills US Troops, the US and Saudi Arabia Strike a Nuclear Deal, Zelensky Fires His Top General
Danny and Derek break down the week’s global headlines, from Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Gaza to Lebanon, Ukraine, the DRC, Trump’s tariffs, and US foreign policy.
Jul 24, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison
Librarians Are Helping the Public Ditch AI—With Hannah Cyrus & Alison Macrina Librarians Are Helping the Public Ditch AI—With Hannah Cyrus & Alison Macrina
Paris Marx is joined by Hannah Cyrus and Alison Macrina to discuss the role of library workers in the digital landscape.
Jul 23, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx
How the New Deal Invented the National Security State—With Andrew Preston How the New Deal Invented the National Security State—With Andrew Preston
Andrew Preston joins Danny and Derek to trace the evolution of the American national security state, from the early republic to the Cold War and beyond.
Jul 22, 2026 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison