Society

A protester at the No Kings rally in Venice, Florida, on October 18, 2025.

The Myth of Free Speech The Myth of Free Speech

Historian Fara Dabhoiwala talks to American Prestige about his new book.

Oct 21, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Isaac Okoro #35 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half at the United Center on October 12, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.

Tom Alter is Here—Plus, Our NBA Eastern Conference Preview Tom Alter is Here—Plus, Our NBA Eastern Conference Preview

On Edge of Sports: Dr. Tom Alter on his unjust dismissal from Texas State University, and Arya Shirazi on the upcoming NBA season.

Oct 20, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Smart Glasses Are Ushering In an Antisocial World

Smart Glasses Are Ushering In an Antisocial World Smart Glasses Are Ushering In an Antisocial World

On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us: Chris Gilliard on how tech CEOs are hawking their latest luxury line of AI-powered smart glasses.

Oct 16, 2025 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Federal agents clash with anti-ICE protesters at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building on October 12, 2025, in Portland, Oregon.

American Sociocide, With Charles Derber American Sociocide, With Charles Derber

On American Prestige: the sociologist on how American society is tearing itself apart.

Oct 14, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game at Chase Center on October 5, 2025, in San Francisco, California.

“Black History Is for Everyone,” and a Western Conference Preview “Black History Is for Everyone,” and a Western Conference Preview

Historian Brian Jones joins the show to talk about his book, and Arya Shirazi and I talk about the upcoming NBA season.

Oct 13, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

Elon Musk, during a news conference with President Donald Trump on May 30, 2025, inside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington.

The Gilded Rage of Tech Billionaires The Gilded Rage of Tech Billionaires

On Tech Won't Save Us: Paris Marx talks with Jacob Silverman about his new book, Gilded Rage.

Oct 9, 2025 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Mark Zuckerberg speaks as Donald Trump, Melania Trump, and Bill Gates listen during a dinner at the White House on September 4, 2025, in Washington, DC.

The Growing Divide Between MAGA and Big Tech The Growing Divide Between MAGA and Big Tech

On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us: Tina Nguyen on the fundamental distrust between MAGA and Big Tech.

Oct 2, 2025 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Elon Musk, with his son X, speaks as Donald Trump looks on at a victory rally at the Capital One Arena on January 19, 2025, in Washington, DC.

How the Internet Broke America How the Internet Broke America

On this episode of American Prestige: Garrett Graff discusses the failure of digital democracy and the polarization it unleashed in America.

Sep 30, 2025 / Podcast / Daniel Bessner

Who Are the Shooters?

Who Are the Shooters? Who Are the Shooters?

On this episode of The Time of Monsters: Ken Klippenstein on the complexity of political violence.

Sep 28, 2025 / Podcast / Jeet Heer

Two dozen rallied to call on Philadelphia district Attorney Larry Krasner to not appeal a recent decision of PA Supreme Court Justice Tucker, at a rally in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on December 12, 2018.

How Ireland Views the NFL & Mumia’s Lawyer Speaks How Ireland Views the NFL & Mumia’s Lawyer Speaks

Noelle Hanrahan, Mumia Abu Jamal’s attorney, joins Edge of Sports.

Sep 26, 2025 / Podcast / Dave Zirin

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