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The Democratic candidates and foreign policy

I talked to Branko Marcetic, writer for Jacobin and In These Times, about the foreign policy positioning of the Democratic primary candidates (or lack thereof). Support/subscribe on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Oct 10, 20191h 39m

Russiagate redux? Aaron Maté on Ukraine/impeachment

I talked to Aaron Maté about the latest Ukraine/impeachment developments. This is derived from a YouTube livestream recorded September 25. Support MT on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Sep 26, 201956 min

Why Evangelicals support Trump

I spoke to Ben Howe, author of the new book "The Immoral Majority," about his criticism of Evangelical Christian political power in the age of Trump. He himself is an Evangelical Christian and strongly dislikes Trump, but I tried to avoid the typical "Never Trump" discursive pitfalls! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Sep 20, 20191h 38m

Presidential candidate Joe Sestak on foreign policy mistakes, Joe Biden, and Tulsi Gabbard

I spoke to Democratic presidential candidate Joe Sestak in New Hampshire. If you're not familiar with him, you're probably not alone. But even "minor" candidates deserve a fair hearing, and it was an interesting discussion. Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Sep 12, 201955 min

The founder of 8chan on mass shootings and the internet

Fredrick Brennan, the founder of 8chan, has been in the news due to mass shooters posting "manifestos" on the site. We discuss his views on the contemporary internet. Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Sep 6, 20191h 14m

Kyle Kulinski on political YouTube and setting up Bernie's interview with Joe Rogan

I talked to Kyle Kulinski, the popular YouTube commentator also known as Secular Talk, about how he conceives of his role in the contemporary media landscape. We also discuss how he set up Bernie Sanders' interview with Joe Rogan! Support MT on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Aug 29, 20191h 35m

Dennis Kucinich on Tulsi Gabbard and the Democratic debates

I talked to former Congressman and two-time presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich about the most recent Democratic debates, his 2017 trip to Syria with Tulsi Gabbard, and more. Support MT on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Aug 2, 20191h 0m

Chris Arnade on the dignity of the American underclass

I talked to Chris Arnade, author of the new book "Dignity," about the virtues and despairs of the American underclass -- and about why some prominent Republicans like his book so much. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Jul 23, 20191h 48m

Trump goes to North Korea, Democrats lash out

I talk to Christine Ahn, the executive director of Women Cross DMZ, about Trump's surprise meeting with Kim Jong Un and Democrats' dismissive response. Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLn4FMU_Fp-LBcdbYgYWow This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Jul 3, 201950 min

Debate recap from Miami

MT went over various observations from the Democratic debates in Miami with Matt McDonald, managing editor of The Spectator USA. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Jun 28, 201948 min

Bhaskar Sunkara on socialism, Bernie, and free speech

I talked to Bhaskar Sunkara, the editor and founder of Jacobin magazine, about his new book, "The Socialist Manifesto," as well as Bernie, Warren, and online culture wars. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Jun 20, 20191h 9m

Jamie Kilstein on the online culture wars

The comedian Jamie Kilstein discusses his recent personal issues and the online culture wars that have driven us all insane. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Jun 14, 20191h 34m

Is Tulsi Gabbard a Hindu Nationalist?

I talk to Suhag Shukla, the executive director of the Hindu American Foundation, about the accusation that Tulsi Gabbard is a "Hindu Nationalist." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Jun 7, 20191h 4m

Alan Dershowitz on Mueller and impeachment

I talked to Alan Dershowitz about Robert Mueller's melodramatic statement and various legal issues around impeachment. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

May 31, 201938 min

Trump advisor Michael Caputo on being caught in Mueller's crosshairs

I talk to Michael Caputo, former advisor to Trump, on his political history and the nature of his involvement with Robert Mueller's investigation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

May 24, 20191h 55m

Mike Gravel on his 2020 presidential campaign

I spoke to Sen. Mike Gravel, who at 89 is mounting another campaign for president after having been recruited by some teens. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

May 15, 20191h 17m

James Bamford on the despicable prosecution of Maria Butina

Legendary journalist James Bamford discusses the abhorrent ordeal of Maria Butina, who is currently sitting in federal prison on trumped up charges of being a "Russian agent." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

May 13, 20191h 43m

Benjamin Wittes of Lawfare on collusion and the media

I talked with Benjamin Wittes, a co-founder of Lawfare, about issues around the Mueller Report and media reporting thereof. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

May 6, 20191h 5m

Interview with Rob Goldstone, who arranged the infamous Trump Tower meeting in 2016

Michael Tracey interviews music promoter Rob Goldstone, who unwittingly arranged the infamous Trump Tower meeting in 2016 and became embroiled in all manner of investigations for two years. Likely his most comprehensive interview to date. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Apr 29, 20191h 37m

Glenn Greenwald on Trump/Russia and media corruption

Michael Tracey talks to Glenn Greenwald about the fallout from the Mueller Report and the media's descent into deranged madness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Apr 25, 20191h 16m

Interview with George Papadopoulos

I interview George Papadopoulos, the man at the heart of the Trump/Russia investigation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Apr 16, 20191h 56m

Michael Tracey Debates Cenk Uygur on the Trump/Russia Debacle

Michael Tracey and Cenk Uygur debate the fallout from Trump/Russia. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Apr 8, 20191h 23m

Looking Back on Russiagate with Aaron Maté

I talk to Aaron Maté about the monumental catastrophe of the Russiagate saga, which he documented assiduously for The Nation magazine. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Apr 4, 20191h 40m

Matt Taibbi on the Implosion of Russiagate

Today I'm speaking with Matt Taibbi on the past week's frenzy of news, and the past 33 months of covering Russiagate. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Apr 1, 20191h 31m

Conversation with Jordan Uhl

For this episode, I spoke with social media personality and 2017 March for Truth organizer Jordan Uhl. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Mar 30, 20191h 23m

Interview with Tulsi Gabbard

In the first episode of the podcast, I spoke with Hawaii congresswoman and Democratic presidential candidate Tulsi Gabbard. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Mar 26, 20191h 23m