The Majority Report with Sam Seder (general)

7/20/15

Matt Duss the President, Foundation for Middle East Peace, explains how President Obama's foreign policy views going back to his first run for President led to the diplomatic breakthrough with Iran. What was the actual nature of Iran's nuclear program? The Bush Administration and the expansion of Iran's nuclear efforts. What sanctions remain on Iran after the nuclear deal? How do sanctions "Snapback"? Did Iran pursue a path of ambiguity in its nuclear program? Congressional leaders who want to destroy the Iran deal. What will Congress's role be in the Iran process. Barack Obama and the broader goals of Democratic foreign policy and why opponents of the deal will never be satisfied. And why Saudi Arabia and Israel object to the Iran deal.

On The Fun Half: Donald Trump insults John McCain for being a POW and the RNC throws a hissy fit. Does Iran have secret nuclear facilities. Alex Jones says the UN wants to eradicate humanity and is making your kids gay. Can Donald Trump save Amtrak? Bernie Sanders and Black Lives Matter. Also your calls and IMs.

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7/17/15

Journalist Scott Timberg, discusses his new book Culture Crash: The Killing of the Creative Class and explains the destruction of creative institutions and the collapse of the creative class. And for members only an interview from the deep archives with Moon Unit Zappa.

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:22am EDT

7/15/15

Murtaza Hussain, a journalist for the Intercept explains the stunning story behind the Fort Dix terror plot. And how this abuse of power has helped Chris Christie's political career. And for members only an interview from the deep archives with humorist Sarah Vowell.

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7/14/15

Saqib Bhatti of the Roosevelt Institute explains why Chicago won’t go bankrupt and why Detroit didn’t have to either. Why Austerity hawks push bankruptcy policies and the best policy path forward. And for Members only! An interview from the deep archives with John Perkins, author of Confessions of a Economic Hit Man.

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7/13/15

Journalist Justin Elliot explains his new investigative report into the Red Cross’s massive fundraising efforts on behalf of Haiti that have led to almost no results and for members! An interview with Bernie Sanders from the Air America days.

 

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Category:general -- posted at: 12:51pm EDT

7/10/15

Cliff Schecter explains the economic incoherence and moral blindness of Jeb Bush's call for americans to work longer hours. Is austerity a national security threat? How long will the Eurozone torture Greece? China's economic crisis and why does the right wing elite idealize China?

Conservationist Claudine Andre explains how she began her work on Bonobo conservation in the Congo, what threatens the Bonobo population?What makes the Bonobo such a unique animal and the documentary the chronicles her work.

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Category:general -- posted at: 11:48am EDT

7/9/15

Kayvon Afshari the Communications Director the Director of Communications for the American Iranian Council and host of the Mideast show, explains why the P5+! negotiations with Iran are taking so long, the importance of staying focused on the nuclear issue, the broader diplomatic opportunities and challenges of US/Iran relations, the internal politics of Iran and what comes next.

On The Fun Half: a major Majority Report announcement, Bernie Sanders the US should apologise for slavery, Hillary Clinton sounds like Sam Seder on Donald Trump, the best possible outcome of 2016 and your calls and IMs.

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Category:general -- posted at: 2:47pm EDT

7/8/15

Professor James McCommons, author of  Waiting on a Train: The Embattled Future of Passenger Rail Serviceexplains the history of political compromise that created Amtrak. Why Amtrak will always need public subsidies. Why Amtrak can't be profitable. Why so few Americans have used train service. When government stopped supporting the railroads. Why politicians attack Amtrak. What we need to do in order to reform and grow the American rail system. Why passenger rail trains run late. Why Republican governors like Scott Walker and Rick Scott killed major rail projects in 2009. Why there is hope for expanded rail in California. And what are the best train lines to ride in the country.

A Tennessee man arrested for plotting a terrorist attack a Muslim community and is released to his family members.

On The Fun Half: Rand Paul thinks the more taxes you pay the more of a slave you are. The EU will not budge on Greece. Can Bernie Sanders attract more voters in the Democratic Primary. How much of an impact can individual teachers really have. Also your calls and IMs.

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7/7/15

American Prospect journalist Rachel M. Cohen, explains the surprising history of the Charter School movement. When teacher Union leadership backed charter experiments. How Charters started receiving anti Union money. Why Chicago is a pivotal city for unionizing charter schools. The policies that support Union organizing in charter schools. And the next steps for brining union accountability to charter schools.

On The Fun Half: Thomas Piketty calls out Germany for their hypocrisy in continuing to impose brutal austerity on Greece. How commons is the Confederate flag down south? South Carolina State Senator gives stunning homophobic rant during a debate on the Confederate flag. Also your calls and IMs.

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7/6/15

Historian Georgios Giannakopoulos, explains the stunning results of Greece's referendum on austerity and the historical events that led up to it. Austerity and the politics of blackmail in Greece.  Why does the Troika continue to impose austerity on Greece when it has proven a complete failure. Why the European Core is undermining the European project. Europe's democracy deficit. Why did Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis resign? Why Greece's referendum was a smart move for negotiating with the European Union. How Syrizia is in the political mainstream of Greek politics. What happens next and is there a difference between the French and German approach?

On The Fun Half: The trials and tribulations of private jet flying. Chris Christie tells Morning Joe that Rand Paul should be in front of "hearings" if there is another terrorist attack. Rush Limbaugh, defends Donald Trump's rape comments and says rape does not happen at college campuses. How far can Bernie Sanders go? Bill de Blasio whacks Andrew Cuomo, does this mean Cuomo is about to get indicted?

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