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The Nation Podcasts

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Lead might be in our protein supplements, but Danny and Derek bring you the news free of most heavy metals. This week: the ceasefire in Gaza begins with prisoner exchanges (1:38), but controversy arises over deceased captives (5:30), plus Israeli vio... more

Paris Marx is joined by Chris Gilliard to discuss how tech CEOs are pushing a new generation of AI-powered smart glasses by promising they’ll be stylish and indispensable to workers in a desperate attempt to convince us we should want their luxury su... more

Saturday is the second No Kings Day – it should be the biggest single day of protest in American history, with more than 2,500 events planned. Leah Greenberg will explain the preparations – she’s co-founder of Indivisible, the group that called the f... more

Danny and Derek speak with sociologist Charles Derber about how American society is tearing itself apart, as explored in his book Bonfire: American Sociocide, Broken Relations, and the Quest for Democracy. They discuss the decline of civic trust, the... more

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Charles Derber
Professor of Sociology at Boston College and author of several books including 'Bonfire' and 'Sociopathic Society'.
Boston College
Episode: American Sociocide w/ Charles Derber | American Prestige
David Klion
Film reviewer for The New Republic
Episode: Revolutionary Violence and One Battle After Another w/ David Klion | The Time of Monsters
Nick Tilsen
Oglala Lakota organizer, land defender, and president/CEO of NDN Collective
NDN Collective
Episode: It’s Never A Strategy To Remain Quiet with Nick Tilsen | A People's Climate
Brenda Wineapple
Author and visiting professor at City University Grad Center
Episode: The Courts vs. Trump—Plus, "Gotham at War" | Start Making Sense
Patrisse Cullors
Co-founder of Black Lives Matter, artist, abolitionist, and author
Episode: Mass Movements with Patrisse Cullors | A People's Climate
Gregg Gonsalves
Public health correspondent, educator at Yale, AIDS activist
Yale School of Public Health
Episode: Senate Dems Stand Up to Trump-Finally; plus Trump and Tylenol | Start Making Sense
Garrett Graff
Historian, author, and journalist.
Episode: How The Internet Broke America w/ Garrett Graff | American Prestige
Ken Klippenstein
Journalist known for reporting on political violence and social issues.
Substack (kenklippenstein.com)
Episode: Who Are the Shooters? w/ Ken Klippenstein | The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer
Diane Wilson
A fourth-generation shrimper and activist fighting against environmental pollution.
Episode: An Unreasonable Woman with Diane Wilson | A People's Climate

Hosts

Jon Wiener
Host of Start Making Sense, known for insightful political talk that explores cultural and political topics.
Danny Besner
Co-host of American Prestige, engaging in discussions about contemporary political issues.
Derek Davison
Co-host of American Prestige, contributing analysis on political events and foreign policy discussions.

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 480 ratings
  • Insightful Commentary, usually

    Great and insightful commentary on really important issues. And somehow, through all the awfulness of the world, there are still some chuckles.

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    5
    Baxter M.
    Canada25 days ago
  • Awesome

    Great Mamdani episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sal Dolores
    United States2 months ago
  • Insightful Commentary

    Great and insightful commentary on really important issues. And somehow, through all the awfulness of the world, there are still some chuckles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Baxter M.
    Canada2 months ago
  • American Prestige

    Indispensable podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jssseattle
    United States2 months ago
  • Thoughtful and informative

    It is so good to hear some left wing analysis. The discussions are broadranging, propsing ways forward for a range of ussues facing our societies. I feel better informed as a result of listening to The Nation podcasts. Caoline, London

    Apple Podcasts
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    Scaurbank
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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American Sociocide w/ Charles Derber | American Prestige
Q: What can we do to reverse that and try to step back from the brink?
Finding ways to connect with people is essential; building community and engaging in resistance activities can combat isolation and cultivate solidarity among those opposed to authoritarianism.
American Sociocide w/ Charles Derber | American Prestige
Q: How could you talk about society acting? How is society an agent?
Society as an agent refers to groups of people, particularly elites, who structure relationships and power dynamics in an economy. This impacts social cohesion and the ability of society to function sustainably.
American Sociocide w/ Charles Derber | American Prestige
Q: What do you mean by sociopathic, and how has American society been organized around, arguably, sociopathic norms, values, institutions?
Sociopathic values erode relationships and institutions necessary for a society's integrity, and American capitalism has long been built on such anti-social norms that prioritize profit for elites over social well-being.
The Courts vs. Trump—Plus, "Gotham at War" | Start Making Sense
Q: Which of these many defeats Trump has suffered in the last week or two do you consider the most significant?
All are incredibly important, especially First Amendment cases where non-citizens were upheld to have the same rights as citizens.
The Courts vs. Trump—Plus, "Gotham at War" | Start Making Sense
Q: What is your assessment of all of this?
The lower federal courts are upholding the rule of law against political actors undermining constitutional protections.

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1. Charles Derber
2. David Klion
3. Nick Tilsen
4. Brenda Wineapple
5. Patrisse Cullors
6. Gregg Gonsalves
7. Garrett Graff
8. Ken Klippenstein

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