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The Nation PodcastsHollywood’s Blockbuster Crisis | Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jeet Heer and Daniel Bessner discuss what corporate monopolies are doing to the dream factory. Advertising Inquiries…
The Nation PodcastsDoes Trump's Conviction Change Anything? | See How They Run
On this episode of See How They Run, D.D. Guttenplan is joined by The Nation's Joan Walsh and Jeet Heer for a roundtable discussion about the fallout from…
The Nation PodcastsBiden's Gaza Ceasefire Push, India and South Africa Elections, Immigration Executive Order | American Prestige
Once again, it’s your patented American Prestige News Roundup™. This week: in Palestine/Israel, Biden pushes a new ceasefire plan (0:30), an update on the…
The Nation PodcastsHow the FBI Tapped the Encrypted Chats of Criminals Around the World with Joseph Cox | Tech Won't Save Us
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Joseph Cox to discuss how the FBI created an encrypted phone company called Anom to read…
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The Trump Verdict and the Pundits, plus Trump and Women Now | Start Making Sense
The punditocracy has been arguing that the guilty verdicts in the Trump trial won’t matter much in the election – Marc Cooper disagrees, and explains what’s…
The Nation PodcastsThe Nuclear Club, Part 3 w/ Jonathan Hunt | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek welcome back Jonathan Hunt, assistant professor at the U.S. Naval War College and a fellow of the Nuclear…
The Nation PodcastsHow Trump Swallowed The GOP Whole | See How They Run
On this episode of See How They Run, D.D. Guttenplan is joined by John Nichols to discuss how Donald Trump turned the Republican Party into a supine extension…
The Nation PodcastsWhere Does the Uncommitted Movement Go From Here? | See How They Run
On this episode of the Nation's new election podcast, See How They Run, D.D. Guttenplan is joined by Waleed Shahid to discuss how the "uncommitted"…
The Nation PodcastsStrikes on Rafah, Long-Range Weapons in Ukraine, And A South Africa Election | American Prestige
Danny and Derek are innocent, with news to boot. This week: in Gaza, Israeli bombs displaced Palestinians in tents (0:29) despite the ICJ ruling calling for a…
The Nation PodcastsGoFundMe Profits from People’s Pain | Tech Won't Save Us
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Nora Kenworthy to discuss how people rely on GoFundMe to access healthcare and the further…
The Nation PodcastsOrigins of American Empire in the Asia-Pacific Region with Stuart Rollo | American Prestige
We all know about the United States’ deep commercial ties with China in this day and age, but has this been the case since America’s inception? On this episode…
The Nation PodcastsGaza Protest and Free Speech, plus Biden’s Haiti Gala | Start Making Sense
As campus protests continue against American support for Israel’s war in Gaza, universities and colleges have legal obligations to combat discrimination and a…
The Nation PodcastsMarty Peretz And The Neoliberal Reckoning | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, David Klion on the legacy of the former New Republic publisher. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…
The Nation PodcastsDeath of Ebrahim Raisi, Rafah Offensive in Gaza, Unrest in New Caledonia | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek return with the news roundup. This week: a Gaza update (0:35), three countries recognize Palestine…
The Nation PodcastsTech’s Plan to ‘Ethnically Cleanse’ San Francisco with Gil Duran | Tech Won't Save Us
Paris Marx is joined by Gil Duran to discuss Balaji Srinivasan’s plan to implement “tech Zionism” in San Francisco and the threat posed by Silicon Valley's…
The Nation PodcastsThe Abortion Pill Underground, plus Can Dems Hold the Senate? | Start Making Sense
Since Roe was overturned, pregnant people seeking abortions in Red states have found help from providers operating at the edge of the law. Amy Littlefield…
The Nation PodcastsSoviet Monumental Architecture with Katherine Zubovich | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek speak with Katherine Zubovich, associate professor of history at SUNY Buffalo, about her book, Moscow…
The Nation PodcastsThe New Threat to Civil Liberties After Gaza | The Time of Monsters
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Tom Durkin and Joe Ferguson join Jeet Heer to discuss the FISA renewal. Advertising Inquiries…
The Nation PodcastsBiden's Carte Blanche for Israel, Slovakia PM Shot, Myanmar's Rohingya Conscription | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek are back at “it” (the news). This week: in Gaza, a Rafah invasion update and Biden’s “red line” (0:29)…
The Nation PodcastsHow BYD is Upending the EV Market with Paolo Gerbaudo | Tech Won't Save Us
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Paolo Gerbaudo to discuss how Chinese electric car maker BYD operates, its growing international…
The Nation PodcastsAmerican Origins of the Israel - Palestine Conflict, plus Climate Hope | Start Making Sense
The most important event in the history of Israel and Palestine was not the 1948 founding of Israel and the Nakba, or Israel’s 1967 occupation of Palestinian…
The Nation PodcastsThe Nuclear Club, Pt. 2 w/ Jonathan Hunt | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny welcomes back Jonathan Hunt, assistant professor at the U.S. Naval War College and a fellow of the Nuclear Security…
The Nation PodcastsAn Interview with Steve Albini (2020) | American Prestige
On this special episode of American Prestige: In light of the untimely death of engineer/producer/musician Steve Albini, we wanted to share an interview Danny…
The Nation PodcastsThe War In Sudan with Khalid Medani | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek welcome to the podcast Khalid Medani—associate professor of political science, director of the Institute…
The Nation PodcastsTesla is Choosing Hype Over Substance with Edward Niedermeyer | Tech Won't Save Us
On this week's episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Ed Niedermeyer to discuss Tesla's stagnation as an electric vehicle manufacturer and what…
The Nation PodcastsThe Mob Attack on UCLA’s Gaza Encampment, plus Israel, Hamas, and Rape | Start Making Sense
Lots of pro-Palestine encampments on college campuses have been attacked by local police, but UCLA was different: a pro-Israel mob attacked the encampment on…
The Nation PodcastsState of the Sahel: Niger and Chad with Alex Thurston | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, we welcome back to the pod, Alex Thurston, associate professor in the School of Public and International Affairs at the…
The Nation PodcastsBiden Versus the Pro-Palestinian Protesters | The Time of Monsters
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Yousef Munayyer on a president at war with his base. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…
The Nation PodcastsNews: Netanyahu Rejecting ICC, US-Saudi Security Deal, US Sanctioning Chinese Companies | American Prestige
Antony Blinken might claim to play the blues, but Danny and Derek have to deliver…the news. This week: in Palestine/Israel, the latest round of Gaza ceasefire…
The Nation PodcastsHow SHEIN Took Over Fast Fashion w/ Nicole Lipman | Tech Won't Save Us
On this episode of the Tech Won't Save Us podcast, we're joined by writer and assistant editor at n+1, Nicole Lipman, to discuss SHEIN’s rise to the top of the…
The Nation PodcastsHow Dems Can Win Rural Voters, plus “Who’s Afraid of Gender?” | Start Making Sense
Rural America is Trump country. In 2016, Hillary got barely 30 percent of the rural vote. Biden did only a little better in 2020. But he can do a lot better…
The Nation PodcastsThe Nuclear Club, Pt. 1 with Jonathan Hunt | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Jonathan Hunt, assistant professor at the U.S. Naval War College and a fellow of the Nuclear Security Program at Yale…
The Nation PodcastsColumbia University and the New Student Anti-War Movement | The Time of Monsters With Jeet Heer
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Joe Howley on how Israel’s war in Gaza is coming to the home front. Advertising Inquiries…
The Nation PodcastsNews: A Biden War Funding Package, Mass Graves in Gaza, and a New Cold War Update | American Prestige
On this news episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek bring you another dose of Reality™️. This week: Congress passes Biden’s war funding package (0:59)…
The Nation PodcastsThe Religious Foundations of Transhumanism with Meghan O’Gieblyn | Tech Won't Save Us
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Meghan O’Gieblyn to discuss parallels between transhumanism and Christian narratives of…
The Nation PodcastsA Better Two-State Solution—Plus, the UAW's Victory | Start Making Sense
Transforming the two-state solution for Palestine and Israel to meet today’s realities: a federation, something like the European Union. That’s the project of…
The Nation PodcastsDid It Happen Here? with Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek welcome back Daniel Steinmetz-Jenkins, assistant professor in the College of Social Studies at Wesleyan…
The Nation PodcastsWhere Did Biden’s Foreign Policy Go Wrong? | The Time of Monsters
Writing in the Nation, David Klion recently reviewed a Alexander Ward’s new book on Biden’s foreign policy, which offers a redemption arc whereby an…
The Nation PodcastsIsrael and Iran, Mass Coral Bleaching, and US Allegedly Refusing to Leave Niger | American Prestige
Producer’s note: This was recorded on Thursday, April 18, before Israel’s strike on Iran, hence us releasing this earlier than usual. Overnight, Israel did…
The Nation PodcastsHow Sports Betting Is Fueling Gambling Addiction w/ Alex Shephard | Tech Won't Save Us
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Alex Shephard, senior editor at The New Republic, to discuss the legalization of sports betting…
The Nation PodcastsTrump's Very Bad Week, plus Prestige TV, from The Sympathizer to Shogun | Start Making Sense
Donald Trump on Monday became the first president in history to face trial on criminal charges; his polls are down, and the stock price of Trump Media fallen…
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'Patriots' on Broadway with Michael Stuhlbarg | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, we welcome to the podcast, actor Michael Stuhlbarg (A Serious Man, Call Me By Your Name, Boardwalk Empire) to discuss his…
The Nation PodcastsLarry David Was The Last Man | Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jeet Heer and Daniel Bessner on Larry David. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out…
The Nation PodcastsUS and Israel Await Iran Response, Mexican Embassy Raid in Ecuador, New Cold War Update | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek bring you stories from around the globe. This week: Iran warns of an imminent response to Israel bombing…
The Nation PodcastsKara Swisher Shows Tech Journalism’s Flaws w/ Edward Ongweso Jr. | Tech Won't Save Us
Paris Marx is joined by Edward Ongweso Jr. to discuss Kara Swisher’s attempt to rebrand herself as the most feared journalist in Silicon Valley, how she spent…
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Democrats vs. Billionaires, plus Hamas vs. Fatah | Start Making Sense
The issues and the language that win for Democrats: research shows it’s not just “jobs,” but attacking the rich. Bhaskar Sunkara, President of The Nation and…
The Nation PodcastsThe Cold War's Afterlife, Pt. 2 w/ Penny Von Eschen | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek again chat with Penny Von Eschen, William R. Kennan Jr. professor of American studies and professor of…
The Nation PodcastsIDF Kills More Aid Workers, IRGC Hit in Damascus, & a Moscow Terror Attack | American Prestige
On this week's news episode of American Prestige, Derek and Danny return with the news. This week: In Gaza, the IDF kills members of the World Central Kitchen…
The Nation PodcastsDeepfake Abuse is a Crisis w/ Kat Tenbarge | Tech Won't Save Us
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Kat Tenbarge to discuss the proliferation of AI-generated, non-consensual sexual images, their…
The Nation PodcastsIsraeli Jews and Palestinians Standing Together; plus Blue Cities in Red States | Start Making Sense
Standing Together, Israel’s biggest Jewish-Palestinian grassroots movement, is organizing against the war and for a Palestinian state. Sally Abed, one of the…
The Nation PodcastsThe Cold War's Afterlife, Pt. 1 w/ Penny Von Eschen | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, we chat with Penny Von Eschen, William R. Kennan Jr. professor of American Studies and professor of history at UVA, about…
The Nation PodcastsRethinking U.S. World Power w/ Michael Brenes and Stephen Wertheim | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Michael Brenes and Stephen discuss the new volume Danny and Michael edited, Rethinking U.S. World Power: Domestic…
The Nation PodcastsWhat Elon Musk Won’t Tell You About Settling Mars w/ Zach Weinersmith | Tech Won't Save Us
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Zach Weinersmith to discuss the impracticalities of space colonies some interested parties keep…
The Nation PodcastsWages on The Ballot in Battleground States; Plus Cites With Ceasefire Resolutions | Start Making Sense
Minimum wage initiatives on the ballot in battleground states could mobilize potential Democratic voters who are unenthusiastic about Biden. Saru Jayaraman of…
The Nation PodcastsPrabowo and the 2024 Indonesia General Election | American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Danny and Derek speak with Michael G. Vann, professor of history at California State University, Sacramento, about…
The Nation PodcastsThe Roots of Trump’s Dictator Fetish | The Time of Monsters
On this episode of The Time of Monsters, Jeet Heer talks to Jacob Heilbrunn about the American right’s long history of opposing democracy. Advertising…
The Nation PodcastsFamine in Gaza and Sudan, Niger Kicks Out US Forces, Pakistan Airstrikes |. American Prestige
On this episode of American Prestige, Antony Blinken plays the blues while Danny and Derek bring you the news. This week: in Gaza, famine sets in (0:29)…
The Nation PodcastsWhat the TikTok Ban Reveals About US Tech Policy w/ Jacob Silverman | Tech Won't Save Us
On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Jacob Silverman to discuss the motivations behind the proposed TikTok ban and what the effort…
The Nation PodcastsJews Against AIPAC, plus Free Speech on Campus | Start Making Sense
In the campaign to end American funding for Israel’s war in Gaza, a key front is the fight against AIPAC. This week, more than a hundred prominent American…
The Nation PodcastsAriel Henry and Foreign Intervention in Haiti | American Prestige
On this episode of the American Prestige podcast, we speak with Jemima Pierre, professor of global race in the Institute of Race, Gender, Sexuality and Social…