Why the Military-Industrial Complex Keeps Growing and Growing
Journalist Andrew Cockburn discusses his new book “The Spoils of War: Power, Profit, and the American War Machine.”
Articles in Interviews (14)
How Can You Talk Effectively to Anti-Vaxxers, Flat Earthers, and Climate Deniers?
A philosopher of science on how we can constructively engage with those whose identities are built around dangerous delusional beliefs.
Is Christopher Hitchens Still Worth Reading?
An interview with Ben Burgis about his upcoming book: “Christopher Hitchens: What He Got Right, Where He Went Wrong, and Why He Still Matters.”
Why Is Talk Radio So Right-Wing? (And How Can The Left Compete?)
America’s leading progressive talk show host, Thom Hartmann, discusses how leftists can effectively counter the conservative talk radio behemoth.
How The Rich Profit Off Racism, From Charter Schools to Detention Centers
Author Jim Freeman discusses his new book “Rich Thanks To Racism: How The Ultra-Wealthy Profit From Racial Injustice.”
Meet The Democratic Socialist Holding Barack Obama’s Old State Senate Seat
In conversation with activist legislator Robert Peters about how leftists can operate “on the inside,” how to get your bills signed into law, and how leftists can adopt effective messaging on public safety and violence.
Tenant Organizing in Washington D.C. and Beyond
Despite the eviction moratorium, the housing crisis is still severe. This interview, originally from August 2019, explains several ways that tenants can successfully fight their landlords.
Can Florida’s Sunshine Socialist Bring Working Class Politics to St. Pete?
Richie Floyd is a schoolteacher and DSA member running for St. Petersburg’s city council. He spoke to us about how the left can win in Florida.