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The ACLU Stabs Labor in the Back - 308

Today we have Matt Bruenig back on the podcast to talk about his new publication NLRB Edge, the problems with US labor law, and why the ACLU is filing a lawsuit attempting to blow a giant hole in union rights.

Orwell on Nationalism - 307 PREVIEW

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Who Is Grieved? - 306

Today we are discussing Donald Trump's numerous legal fines, and then Judith Butler's concepts of precarity and grievability, specifically as they apply to the war in Gaza. 

Russia and Ukraine Update PREVIEW - 305

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The House Republican Pratfall - 304

This time we've got David Dayen to talk about House Republicans' failed effort to impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, pass an immigration bill, or get through military aid to Israel, as well as David's piece about the failings of American democracy. Enjoy!

The Genocide Case Against Israel PREVIEW - 303

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Oppenheimer Reconsidered - 302

We're talking Oppenheimer in time for awards season. Enjoy!

Trump’s Legal Morass Deepens - 301 PREVIEW

This time we're talking about the weenie Trump apologists, his bad day in court, Gaza, and broken airplanes. Subscribe here to hear the whole thing! 

Age of Insecurity UNLOCKED - 294

We're taking the week off, so enjoy our episode with Astra Taylor speaking about her book The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together as Things Fall Apart. We discuss how modern capitalism came to produce insecurity on a personal scale, who benefits from it, whether a modern economy can be run with a secure population, and more. 

Children of Men, a Christmas Movie - 300

Merry Christmas! This time we are doing another holiday movie review episode, this time about Children of Men and Die Hard. Subscribe here to hear the full episode!