A One-Man Propaganda Band

On Monday, Fox News abruptly announced that the network and its star primetime host, Tucker Carlson, “have agreed to part ways” after more than a decade. The announcement came less than a week after Fox agreed to pay $787.5 million in a defamation lawsuit that prominently feature ... Show More

As Donald Trump and Joe Biden field voter questions at the same time on different TV networks, Emily, Jon and Anthony compare their performances. And we "Americanswer" why swing states are so swingy. Studio Director: Emma Crowe Producers: Harriet Noble, Natalies Ktena and Morgan ... Show More

In kicking off the midterms, Joe Biden talked about American democracy as a shared value, enshrined in the country’s founding — a value that both Democrats and Republicans should join together in defending. But there is another possible view of this moment. One that is shared by ... Show More

Welcome Home!   This week, hosts Tiffany Cross, Andrew Gillum, and Angela Rye discuss EBT. “No thanks.” That’s what nearly half the Republican governors in the country are saying to a federal program to feed hungry kids. They’re turning down FREE money to feed kids– and why??    ... Show More

Join us for the stranger than fiction story behind the 2003 California recall election that replaced a sitting governor with America's most famous action hero. We'll unpack the scandal, partisanship and celebrity surrounding this circus and explain how it may have influenced our ... Show More

Matt Chorley meets Alan “Howling Laud” Hope, leader of the Monster Raving Loony Party and veteran of eight general elections, and asks: what’s the point? PLUS: Esther Webber rounds up the week, including TV debates, manifesto muddles and an “impromptu rally”. Hosted on Acast. See ... Show More

Far-right activists and a militia figure are a major force in the state's Republican politics, where even orthodox conservatives like Gov. Brad Little are described by opponents as "too liberal." Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin, who has cozied up to white nationalists, is ru ... Show More

Clay is joined by the host of Cheddar’s new primetime show, “None of the Above”, J.D. Durkin, for a deep dive into how the media can appeal to younger audiences and still give us the information we need to know.  Is a new paradigm enough to get those who feel left out of the proc ... Show More

Pete Quiñones returns to Our Interesting Times to discuss Neema Parvini's The Populist Delusion.  We talk about the liberal myth of populist uprisings and how understanding the nature of oligarchy and elite theory is key to political success.  Pete has hosted his show since July ... Show More

Larry is joined by comedian and host of 'Pod Save America' and 'Lovett or Leave It', Jon Lovett. They begin their conversation by discussing the progressive network he co-founded, Crooked Media, and the tumultuous political landscape that inspired its genesis. Next, they dive int ... Show More