The Real Election Threat with Casey Newton and Renée DiResta
March 18, 2026
The primary threat to American democracy and elections is the algorithmic amplification of emotionally resonant rumors and disinformation spread via social media, rather than the unsubstantiated claims of widespread non-citizen voting targeted by legislation like the Save America Act.
Silicon Valley Goes to War
March 11, 2026
The controversy between Anthropic and the Pentagon regarding AI use in warfare, specifically concerning autonomous weapon systems, has brought previously opaque military AI integration details into the public eye.
At War in the Middle East, Again with Christiane Amanpour and Amb. Wendy Sherman
March 4, 2026
The administration's military action against Iran is characterized by a severe lack of political strategy and planning for the aftermath, evidenced by the unusual directive for American citizens to evacuate the Middle East at their own expense.
The State of Things with Ali Velshi
February 25, 2026
The political climate surrounding immigration in the US is distinct from the general American public's view, a distinction Canadians are making regarding the Trump administration's policies.
The Wealth of Wall Street with Oren Cass
February 11, 2026
The core problem discussed in "The Wealth of Wall Street with Oren Cass" is the over-financialization of the economy, where financial activities generate profit without creating commensurate real-world value, leading to a disconnect from productive investment.
The Irrational Economy with Richard Thaler
February 4, 2026
Behavioral economics, founded by Richard Thaler, critiques traditional economics for ignoring human psychological realities like the endowment effect and loss aversion, which cause deviations from purely rational market behavior.
The ICE Age of Surveillance and Enforcement
January 28, 2026
The current administration is openly weaponizing federal law enforcement, like ICE and paramilitary forces, not just for public safety but explicitly to carry out the will of the president and instill terror to force self-deportation.
Trump’s New World Disorder with Adam Tooze and Ivan Krastev
January 21, 2026
Trump's transactional, short-term worldview, exemplified by the Greenland ambition, fundamentally clashes with the long-term, principle-based nature of international alliances and contracts.
Trump’s Domination Politics, at Home and Abroad with Fareed Zakaria
January 14, 2026
The Trump administration's approach represents a deliberate violation of established norms and laws, exposing the fragility of institutional checks and balances in the US system, which Fareed Zakaria previously studied in the context of illiberal democracies abroad.
Wrapping 2025 with Jon Favreau and Tim Miller
December 11, 2025
Both Jon Favreau and Tim Miller express deep, sustained rage over the political climate, viewing the decade-long Trump era as an exhausting slog that has fundamentally altered their political outlooks.
American “Heritage” vs. American History
December 4, 2025
The concept of "Heritage American" is fundamentally rooted in exclusionary ideas, often tracing back to Anglo-Protestant or white nationalist concepts, despite the American founding being based on the universal proposition of liberty found in its core documents.
Govs.-Elect Sherrill & Spanberger: From the Hill to the State House
November 20, 2025
The legislative dysfunction in Congress, characterized by leadership prioritizing procedural maneuvering over delivering on popular, necessary legislation, motivated both Sherrill and Spanberger to seek executive power at the state level.
From FTC to NYC with Lina Khan
November 13, 2025
The economic toolkit for a New York City mayor is broader than the FTC's antitrust focus, encompassing areas like rent, childcare, and small business support, allowing for direct action beyond federal jurisdiction.
Democrats Actually Win Something with Chris Hayes and David Plouffe
November 6, 2025
The recent election night provided Democrats with rare, clear, and decisive victories that significantly outperformed expectations ("beat the spread"), reminiscent of dominant election nights from 2006 or 2008.
VP Kamala Harris on Defeat, Democrats, and the Fight Ahead
October 30, 2025
The process of running for president, particularly navigating vast amounts of mis- and disinformation, is opaque and requires updating for the 21st century.
The Pentagon’s Press Purge
October 23, 2025
The Pentagon's new press restrictions, which require pre-approval for publishing information and deem unauthorized reporting a security risk, prompted 85 credentialed reporters to walk out en masse, viewing the rules as fundamentally incompatible with journalism.
Trump’s Peace Plan: Lessons from the Negotiating Table
October 16, 2025
The immediate ceasefire is a relief, but the underlying Trump peace plan is viewed by experts as deeply flawed, lacking a genuine path to Palestinian self-governance and potentially institutionalizing occupation under a new name (Phase Two).
AI: What Could Go Wrong? with Geoffrey Hinton
October 9, 2025
Artificial intelligence, particularly deep learning via neural networks, functions by learning through adjusting connection strengths based on patterns, mirroring the brain's structure of interconnected neurons firing ('pings').
The Republican Playbook: Democrat Edition with Tim Miller and David Faris
October 2, 2025
The Democrats are finally using their limited leverage by holding up government funding to fight for healthcare provisions, despite concerns about their ability to win the resulting public relations battle against Trump.
Wanted: Democratic Leadership with DNC Chair Ken Martin
September 25, 2025
The Democratic Party faces a significant challenge in unifying its diverse ideological wings under a coherent and resonant message that addresses the economic anxieties of working-class Americans, moving beyond platitudes to specific policy prescriptions.
Trending Towards Violence with Charlie Warzel
September 18, 2025
The internet's algorithmic amplification of outrage and fear, coupled with an information vacuum, incentivizes performative and often harmful online discourse, especially following tragic events.
A Conversation with Gov. JB Pritzker
September 11, 2025
The Trump administration's approach to immigration enforcement, particularly ICE raids, is characterized by a lack of coordination with local authorities and a potential for provoking unrest to justify federal intervention.