On the 80th anniversary of D-Day, we reflect on how the US military saved democracy from fascism. This week, as the Senate marks up next year’s defense spending bill, Jon sits down with Bill Hartung of the Quincy Institute and Roxana Tiron of Bloomberg to investigate whether our arsenal is still bolstering democracy, both abroad and at home. From the active ... Show More
Yesterday
Feeling the Win with Sen. Bernie Sanders
As Democrats strategize about how to make the most of their new congressional majority, Jon is joined by Independent Senator Bernie Sanders. Together, they map out what a bold legislative agenda could look like, how to overcome political and procedural obstacles to achieve it, an ... Show More
1h 21m
Nov 5
A Bulwark Against Trump (Finally) with Sarah Longwell
As a nationwide wave of Democratic midterm victories delivers a decisive rebuke to the MAGA movement, Jon is joined by Sarah Longwell, publisher of The Bulwark, author of “How to Eat an Elephant,” and host of “The Focus Group” podcast. Together, they discuss what she’s learned fr ... Show More
1h 25m
Oct 28
Bursting the AI Bubble with Ed Zitron
As Anthropic files for what may become the largest IPO in history, Jon is joined by Ed Zitron of EZ Primary Research, the “Where’s Your Ed At” newsletter, and the “Better Offline” podcast. Together, they break down the precarious financing structures, circular deals, and mounting ... Show More
1h 37m
Oct 2021
Weekends: Power, Profit, and the American War Machine w/ Andrew Cockburn
<p>Journalist Andrew Cockburn, author of the new book <em>The Spoils of War</em>, explains why the United States’ astronomical Pentagon budget hasn’t led to better national defense and what’s driving the growth of the military industrial complex today.</p><br><p>Weekends with Ana ... Show More
2h 4m
Jul 2025
Ukraine Weapons Stopped by Trump Admin | Eyes On Geopolitics
In this episode, the hosts discuss the current geopolitical landscape, focusing on the pause in arms shipments to Ukraine, the implications of NATO's recent summit, and the ongoing conflict in Gaza. They explore the complexities of U.S. military aid, the strategic importance of s ... Show More
44m 44s
Feb 2022
The "Bloody Valentine" Edition
<p>This week, Alan, Quinta and Scott were joined by their <em>Lawfare</em> colleague Dominic Bustillos! They talked through some of the week's biggest national security news, including:</p><ul><li>“Giving Chicken Kiev New Meaning.” The showdown over Ukraine may be headed to a dan ... Show More
1h 9m
Jul 2024
Biden Out, Harris In: A Media Disasterpiece | The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart returns with another episode of The Weekly Show, his podcast featuring in-depth conversations with special guests that explore the biggest threats to our democracy. In this episode, Jon is joined by Doris Kearns Goodwin, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winni ... Show More
58m 41s