Congressional Rep Jamaal Bowman joined Rania Khalek to discuss the bipartisan AIPAC-funded campaign to push him out of office, his evolution on Palestine, his views on the Biden administration and what comes next. This is just part of this episode. The full interview is available for Breakthrough News Members only. Become a member at https://www.Patreon.com ... Show More
Nov 22
Zohran Rises, Trump Flexes, Europe Falls — w/ Yanis Varoufakis
<p>As the world slides deeper into imperial rot — from Trump’s transformation of the U.S. into a Department of War state, to Europe’s political collapse, to global leaders shamelessly bowing to Washington — a socialist shockwave has erupted in New York City: Zohran Mamdani has ju ... Show More
40m 14s
Nov 14
Why Israel Has No Future in the Middle East | Nakba Survivor Dr. Ghada Karmi
<p>As Israel continues its relentless assault on Gaza, killing and starving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians with Western backing, even during so-called ceasefires, one thing has become clear: this isn’t just about Palestine. It’s about Western supremacy, empire, and the rac ... Show More
45m 8s
Jun 2021
What the F*ck Is Wrong With Joe Manchin?
What does Joe Manchin want? That’s what Molly Jong-Fast, co-host of The New Abnormal, wants to know—along with “what the fuck is wrong” with him. Because of the West Virginia senator, Democrats can’t say they have the majority in the Senate. “Unfortunately, that’s the way they ha ... Show More
55m 48s
Jul 2024
Biden In First TV Interview Since Debate: “It Was A Bad Episode”
President Biden is defiant, vowing to stay in the presidential race no matter what as he sits down for a new high stakes interview. Plus, reports a top Senate Democrat is trying to recruit other Senators to call on Biden to step aside. Also, a major Democratic donor as well as a ... Show More
46m 29s
Jan 2025
Israel, Hamas Ceasefire; Biden's Farewell Address
After more than a year of fighting, President Biden announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas had been reached. What's in the deal, and how did it happen? Then, President Biden gave his farewell address from the Oval Office Wednesday, defending his record and warni ... Show More
14m 30s
Feb 2025
McConnell Announces His Retirement And Trump Signs Another Executive Order
Sen. Mitch McConnell announced today that he would not seek reelection when his term is over in 2026, ending his 40-year career in Congress. Then, Donald Trump signed another executive order on Tuesday, giving him expanded power over independent agencies. This episode: political ... Show More
16m 6s
Jun 2025
Will The U.S. Get Involved In Military Action With Iran?
As Israel and Iran continue to launch aerial assaults against each other, there are growing questions as to whether the U.S. will get involved in the offensive, too. President Trump said he'd make a decision within the next two weeks. Then, a look at the spending package currentl ... Show More
22m 36s
Sep 5
Senators Unleash on R.F.K. Jr.
<p>In an extraordinarily tense showdown on Thursday, senators of both parties confronted Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his vaccine policies, his firing of the director of the C.D.C., and the growing list of federal health officials who have resigned in protest of hi ... Show More
31m 40s
Feb 2025
Congressional Republicans OK With Shifting Power Dynamics
Congress is supposed to hold the power of the purse. So what do Republicans in Congress think about what appears to be President Trump and Elon Musk's "cut first, ask later" approach? This episode: White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Susan Davis, and c ... Show More
14m 48s