The Majority Report with Sam Seder
Episodes
2743 - Detained By ICE For Pro-Palestinian Organizing w/ Mahmoud Khalil
Hosts Matthew Leckin and Emma Vigland discuss the botched congressional questioning of Jack Smith, followed by an interview with Mahmoud Khalil, author of *No Land to Stand On*.
2742 - Fighting Trump's Voter Suppression Plan w/ Hunter Dunn, Peter Elkind
Sam Seder and Brian Tyler discuss the "No Kings" movement's October 17th early voting day of action with Hunter Dunn, emphasizing nonpartisan coalition building to counter voter suppression.
2741 - Private Equity's Next Huge Bailout w/ Zachary Groz
Sam Seder analyzes midterm election polls showing Democrats gaining ground in Ohio and Iowa, while Trump’s approval plummets among young voters due to economic concerns.
2740 - Republicans Palpable Panic; The Jewish History Of Anti-Zionism w/ Benjamin Moser
The episode features Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Benjamin Moser discussing his book "Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History," which explores the…
2739 - Our Fading Empire; Building Blue Tsunami w/ Jeet Heer
Sam Seder and guest Jeet Heere discuss the UN General Assembly, highlighting Netanyahu’s rhetoric and Trump’s speech as signs of US decline.
2738 - LA's Next Mayor?; Stopping AI's 'Obsoleting Project' w/ Nithya Raman, Garrison Lovely
Hosted by Emma Vigland, this episode covers Trump’s controversial diesel export ban and its impact on farmers and truckers, alongside the White House’s refusal to reinstate CNN and MS Now.
2737 - Occupy Wall Street 15 Years Later; Fighting for Medicare for All w/ Yotam Marom, Nancy Altman
Sam Seder discusses the 15th anniversary of Occupy Wall Street with guest Yodam Maram, exploring the movement's legacy and the "politics of powerlessness.
2736 - Massive Cave on Media Monopoly; Possible Democratic Future of Foreign Policy w/ Alvaro Bedoya, Matt Duss
Sam Seder and Emma Vigland discuss Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s strategic press conference with Trump, highlighting his refusal to cede to authoritarianism while securing policy wins.
2735 - Paramount Settlement Sparks Outrage; The Forensics Of Israel's Genocide w/ Eyal Weizman
Emma Vigland hosts this episode, covering the California AG’s settlement of the Paramount-Warner Bros.
2734 - Republicans Are Losing Ground in Deep-Red States w/ David Dayen
David Dayen analyzes the midterm election landscape, noting that Republican spending in deep-red districts signals fear of a Democratic wave and that…
2733 - Republicans Squirm Ahead Of Midterms; Tech Workers Rebelling w/ JS Tan, Clarissa Redwine
Host Emma Vigland reports on House Speaker Mike Johnson cutting the session short to avoid impeachment votes, alongside UN findings of US war crimes in Iran and Trump’s threats against North Carolina.
2732 - Zionist Macklemore Cancellation Backfires, What it Takes To Build a Democratic State w/ K Sabeel Rahman
Sam Seder interviews Cornell law professor K.
2731 - Houthis Gain In Yemen; Anthropic Spying On Activists w/ Shireen Al-Adeimi, Daniel Boguslaw
Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland discuss the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, with guest Shireen Al-Udami analyzing the strategic implications for global oil routes.
2730 - What it Takes To Fight Our Fascist Era w/ Naomi Klein & Astra Taylor
Sam Seder discusses Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor’s new book, "End Times: Fascism and the Fight for a Living World," which argues that modern fascism…
2729 - GOP Convention Highlights Trump's Fascism and Weirdness W/ Jennifer Welch, Francesca Fiorentini
Sam Seder and guest Jennifer Welch discuss the 25th anniversary of 9/11, highlighting newly released documents on air quality cover-ups and the political exploitation of the attacks.
2728 - Trump's Desperate Midterms Ploy; The Architects Of Israel's Genocide w/ Norman Finkelstein
Hosted by Emma Vigeland, this episode features political scientist Norman Finkelstein discussing his new book, *Gaza Gravediggers*, which…
2727 - School Vouchers Scam; The (Democratic) AI Lobby w/ Megan O'Matz, Jeff Hauser
Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland discuss a report confirming Netanyahu ignored advance warnings of the Oct 7 attack and rejected a hostage release offer.
2726 - Israel Report: Netanyahu Knew; The Rise Of The Right in Germany w/ Hanno Hauenstein
Sam Seder discusses a Haaretz report alleging Netanyahu ignored a pre-October 7 warning from the UAE and failed to inform Israeli security chiefs.
Labor Day 2026
For Labor Day 2026, Sam Seder and Emma Green play a traditional compilation of historic labor speeches, including Eugene Debs, FDR, John L.
2725 - The Corporatist 2028 Ploy Playing out Now w/ Astead Herndon
Sam Seder and guest Estee Herndon discuss the Trump administration’s ongoing conflict with Iran, highlighting JD Vance’s refusal to label it a war despite rising casualties and fuel costs.
2724 - Trump Infuriates Ranchers; The Failing Efforts To Save Zionism w/ Séamus Malekafzali
Emma Vigland hosts this episode, discussing the beef supply crisis driven by climate change and Trump’s tariff policies favoring Brazilian meatpacker JBS.
2723 - Mike Johnson Melts Down; Markey Mauls Moulton; HBCU Funding Crisis w/ Milton Allimadi
Sam Seder and Emma Vigland discuss Hakeem Jeffries’ caucus control issues and a US-Iran military exchange.
2722 - Bernie's AI Tax Explained; The Horror Of Trump's Mass Delegalization w/ Sarah Polcz, Dara Lind
Sam Seder and Emma Vigland discuss the Supreme Court allowing White House ballroom construction and a massive ICE raid in Memphis.
2721 - Trump's Canadian Trade War; What It Takes To Win In Florida w/ Angie Nixon
Sam Seder and guests discuss the Pentagon’s controversial stake in Venezuelan oil, escalating trade tensions with Canada, and the political fallout…
2720 - RFK Jr. Commits Perjury?; Trump's Meaningless Trade Stunts w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton
Matt Leck hosts Heather Digby Parton to discuss RFK Jr.