Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Tomasky

Through her sharp and biting political commentary—whether as host of the podcast Fast Politics, as a special correspondent for Vanity Fair, or as a political analyst on MSNBC—Molly Jong-Fast has, over the past decade, become something of a household name. But, as the daughter of the once-famous author and second-wave feminist Erica Jong—whose 1973 novel Fear of Flying catapulted her into the literary limelight—she has actually been in the public eye for much longer, decades before this more recent notoriety of her own making. Jong-Fast's latest book, the searing, heartbreaking (but also, at times, hilarious) memoir How to Lose Your Mother, is in some sense an effort to take her story back after being in the shadow of her narcissistic, too often out-of-reach mother for so long. It's also a book about aging and frailty, and an extremely difficult, gut-wrenching year: In 2023, Erica was diagnosed with dementia, right around the same time that Molly's husband learned he had a rare cancer.On the episode, Jong-Fast talks about her own actual fear of flying, in addition to her mother's book of the same name; 27 years of sobriety and how her time in A.A. has transformed her life; and the importance of confronting the vicissitudes of aging and one's passage through time.Special thanks to our Season 11 presenting sponsor, Van Cleef & Arpels.Show notes:Molly Jong-Fast[4:28] “Fear of Flying” (1973)[4:28] Erica Jong[4:49] “How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter's Memoir”[7:53] “Spartacus” (1951)[7:53] “April Morning” (1961)[7:53] “The Immigrants” (1977)[9:15] Lee Krasner[10:04] Susan Faludi[10:04] “Backlash” (1991)[12:09] “Fear and Flying Erica & Erotica in Connecticut” (1980)[12:09] “Fanny” (1980)[14:57] Marty Seif[18:26] Special Guest: Erica Jong (2023)[19:39] Pan Am Flight 001[21:11] “The Year of Magical Thinking” (2005)[21:11] “Notes to John” (2025)[26:54] “The Sex Doctors in the Basement” (2005)[36:46] “Normal Girl” (2000)[38:52] Jacob Bernstein[38:52] Carl Bernstein[38:52] Stalin Peace Prize[46:05] Michael Tomasky[48:55] Hazelden[49:57] “How Molly Jong-Fast Tweeted Her Way to Liberal Media Stardom”

Part 1:We talk with Alex Sammon, Slate Features writer.We discuss how the administration has been treating people imprisoned because of immigration policies, and because of thought crimes that are critical of Trump. Specifically, we discuss the case of Mahmoud Khalil, a legal immigrant and graduate student, who has been held in Louisiana since his kidnapping by ICE. We discuss the prison, which is private, and its conditions. We also discuss the environment there and the local economy's dependence on this private prison. The prisoners there have not been convicted of any crimes.Part 2:We talk with MIchael Tomasky, the editor of The New Republic and the author of five books, including his latest and critically acclaimed The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity. With extensive experience as an editor, columnist, progressive commentator, and special correspondent for renowned publications such as The Guardian, The Washington Post, The New York Times, the Daily Beast, and many others, Tomasky has been a trusted voice in political journalism for more than three decades.We discuss Trump and Musk.The president is peddling hot nonsense on what tariffs can do for America and the person he's conned the most seems to be himself. https://newrepublic.com/article/194821/trump-tariffs-income-tax-innumeracyElon Musk Is an Evil Piece of Garbage" and an A-Level Fraud Too  He is stupid. He is incompetent. He is cruel. He is sinister. And people will die because of what he has done.https://newrepublic.com/article/194769/elon-musk-evil-garbage-fraudMusic: David RovicsWNHNFM.ORG    production

The New Republic’s Michael Tomasky examines where Trump’s lawlessness is headed. Strength In Numbers newsletter’s G. Elliott Morris details what polls can tell us about Trump’s agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faced with President Trump's shakedown, the Paul Weiss law firm agreed to a “deal” with Trump that sure looks like a ransom payment. Trump then told reporters that firms like these have the option to make similar “deals” to avoid getting targeted—a straight-up extortion threat right in public. We keep hearing that voters don't care about this kind of thing. But the White House's top political adviser is warning that Democratic anger could be a big problem in the midterms—and Trump's lawlessness is a key driver of it. We talked to New Republic editor Michael Tomasky, who's been arguing that we're actually facing multiple constitutional crises and that Democrats must find their footing in this moment. He explains what all this says about Trump's escalating lawlessness, how Democrats can harness public anger over it, and why real heroics are needed to resist it.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faced with President Trump's shakedown, the Paul Weiss law firm agreed to a “deal” with Trump that sure looks like a ransom payment. Trump then told reporters that firms like these have the option to make similar “deals” to avoid getting targeted—a straight-up extortion threat right in public. We keep hearing that voters don't care about this kind of thing. But the White House's top political adviser is warning that Democratic anger could be a big problem in the midterms—and Trump's lawlessness is a key driver of it. We talked to New Republic editor Michael Tomasky, who's been arguing that we're actually facing multiple constitutional crises and that Democrats must find their footing in this moment. He explains what all this says about Trump's escalating lawlessness, how Democrats can harness public anger over it, and why real heroics are needed to resist it.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Faced with President Trump's shakedown, the Paul Weiss law firm agreed to a “deal” with Trump that sure looks like a ransom payment. Trump then told reporters that firms like these have the option to make similar “deals” to avoid getting targeted—a straight-up extortion threat right in public. We keep hearing that voters don't care about this kind of thing. But the White House's top political adviser is warning that Democratic anger could be a big problem in the midterms—and Trump's lawlessness is a key driver of it. We talked to New Republic editor Michael Tomasky, who's been arguing that we're actually facing multiple constitutional crises and that Democrats must find their footing in this moment. He explains what all this says about Trump's escalating lawlessness, how Democrats can harness public anger over it, and why real heroics are needed to resist it.  Looking for More from the DSR Network? Click Here: https://linktr.ee/deepstateradio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does Putin have Trump by the neck, or is he simply selling us out?Michael Tomasky joins Thom to discuss his article titled "JD Vance's Debacle in Germany Exposes MAGA's Sinister Global Endgame".. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Charlie Pierce, Michael Tomasky, and Brian Tyler Cohen

Harry talks with Michael Tomasky, Editor of the New Republic, about his article, “Why Does No One Understand the Real Reason Trump Won?” Tomasky digs beneath the demographic information about increased Hispanic voters or concerns about immigration to explain the pivotal fact that vast fractions of the electorate – roughly those who voted for Trump – had a false narrative fed to them by right-wing media, which has become more powerful than legacy media in this country (owing in part to the decline of legacy media), and, far more importantly, speaks in one voice and has a hammerlock on the attention of nearly half the country. Tomasky delineates the strategic genesis and rise of right-wing media, tracing it to huge contributions from right wing forces, whereas the left's high rollers chiefly contribute to specific causes. Tomasky posits that the right-wing media will not be satisfied with its notable successes but will aim for full domination, and sounds a warning bell for the left to appreciate and respond to the immense political force.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

James and Al outline the dangers of Donald Trump's loyalist cabinet appointments and the risk to the military's chain of command before welcoming journalist Michael Tomasky.  They discuss the dominance of right-wing media, the rise of podcasts, the triumph of misinformation over facts, and how to save journalism.  They also outline the catastrophic effect of identity politics, draw comparisons between the upcoming Trump administration and Viktor Orbán's Hungary, emphasize the need to pick the right battles, and explore the ability of the Senate to act as a check on its political power. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon.  Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID comes out on Max starting November 14th!  You can also get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content by following James on Twitter @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Please Support Our Sponsors: Beam: Sleep better with Beam's best-selling Dream Powder and get up to 50% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/warroom and use code: WARROOM Zbiotics: Get back into action after a night out with 15% off your first order of Zbiotics when you go to zbiotics.com/pwr and use code: PWR Glean: Visit glean.com/politics to see how Glean can help your company's employees do their best work with A.I.

Today Hoppy is joined by Travis Jones, Ryan Schmelz, Steven Allen Adams, Amelia Ferrell Knisely, Patrick Morrisey, Jared Halpern, Jeff Jenkins, Michael Tomasky, and David Price.

Part 1:We talk with Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic.We discuss the levels of cheating associated with the Republicans during elections. Apparently, Trump has outsourced a lot of his campaign to billionaires, who want to continue the flow of money to themselves. The media seems fascinated with Trump voters, as opposed to ordinary people. We talk about 'fast fascism'.Part 2:We talk with Prof. Jonathan Feingold of Boston University, as part of our continuing series of Race Class.RaceClass Episode 35 | Project 2025s Fight to Save Cancer AlleyWe discuss Cancer Alley, an 85-mile stretch between Baton Rouge and New Orleans that contains one of the largest concentrations of fossil fuel and petrochemical operations in theWestern Hemisphere. These facilities expose nearby residents, who disproportionately Black, to toxic pollutants and severe health harms including elevated burdens and risks of cancer, reproductive, maternal, and newborn health harms, respiratory ailments. Louisiana state agencies and the federal government have long failed to mitigate or remedy these harms. In 2022, multiple local community groups filed complaints with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that alleged Louisiana's failure to address these harms violated Title VI by subjecting Black residents to ongoing disproportionate and adverse health and environmental impacts. These complaints prompted the EPA to investigate. In response, Louisiana sued the federal government. Specifically, the state argued that it was unlawful for the EPA or the Department of Justice to enforce Title VIs disparate impact regulations. Why? Because doing so forces the state to consider race. According to Louisiana, having to consider a policy's racial impact is just another form of racial discrimination. If that hostility to disparate impact sounds familiar, it might be because it also appears in Project 2025, the Heritage Foundations playbook for a possible Trump presidency. Earlier this year, a Trump-appointed district judge sided with Louisiana. To justify a ruling that deprives Cancer Alleys residents of any legal relief, Judge Cain stated the following: The public interest here is that governmental agencies abide by its laws, and treat all of its citizens equally, without considering race. To be sure, if a decision maker has to consider race, to decide, it has indeed participated in racism.Jonathan FeingoldAssociate Professor of LawBoston University School of Lawjfeingol@bu.edu|#RaceClass Podcast|researchWNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson 

The New Republic editor Michael Tomasky joins us to weigh the aftermath of the VP debate. Harvard and MIT humanist chaplain Greg Epstein examines his new book Tech Agnostic: How Technology Became the World's Most Powerful Religion and Why It Desperately Needs a Reformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1:We speak with Michael Tomasky, Editor of the New Republic.We discuss the debate between Harris and Trump. Harris had a total of 37 minutes, and Trump had 42 minutes. Harris won the debate. The focus should now be on Vance, because it is unlikely that Trump will want to debate again.Part 2:We speak with Anders Croy, Communications Director of Florida Watch.Florida is the ground where Project 2025 is being implemented, with disastrous results. We discuss what the results are. In county races, most candidates supported by DeSantis performed very poorly in the primaries. However the "election police" are harassing voters who support reforms. Their visits to voters' homes can be viewed as voter intimidation. This is true government weaponization, because the agency is funded by the state.We also discuss the candidacy of Robinson, who is supported by DeSantis in his run for NC governor.  Robinson's remarks about abortion and women (after having paid for his wife's abortion), "people who need killing", and others seem to indicate that the Republican party has become completely irrational in supporting him.WNHNFM.ORG  production 

A trio of guests gets to the heart of the matter- MSNBC producer Steve Benen's new book confronts the Russian-backed G.O.P. 'Ministry of Truth' that has brainwashed so many Americans...the New Republic's Michael Tomasky thinks American media might be effectively helping put Trump back in power...and Phil Ittner reports with the latest from Russia's murderous war on Ukraine.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We wrap up our coverage of the 2024 DNC with highlights from Kamala Harris's acceptance speech. Nick Offerman's "Kamala Man" song parody. Donald is chickening out of the debate again -- or is he? Sleepy Donald is sleepy. Weirdo RFK drops out and endorses Donald. RFK sawed off the head of a dead whale and drove home with it. Racist Republicans say Kamala is ineligible to be president because of Dred Scott? Michael Tomasky on ridiculing Donald. Blocking MAGA operatives in Georgia. With Buzz Burbank, music by Brad Brooks, I Hate You Just Kidding, and more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part 1:We talk with Michael Tomasky, Editor, New Republic.We discuss the various reactions to the DNC convention.Part 2:We talk with John McCracken, a reporter on agriculture and business.We discuss why Tyson Foods is under investigation by the FDA. Specifically, how the company runs its chicken raising and processing business. We discuss the plight of chicken farmers, who are at the mercy of large corporations ($65Billion annually) that treat them as independent contractors, who are truly not independent. 71% of those farmers live below the poverty line, and cannot fight back effectively. WNHNFM.ORG   production 

Today Hoppy is joined by Steven Allen Adams, Jared Halpern, Joe Canestraro, Michael Tomasky, and Travis Jones.

Today Hoppy is joined by Vernon Criss, Jon Decker, Michael Tomasky, Patrick Morissey, and Mike Oliverio.

Today Hoppy is joined by Michele Blatt, Bob Thompson, Brad McElhinny, Michael Tomasky, and Stephen Thomas.

Michael Tomasky of the The New Republic is not afraid to use the f-word. When Trump talks about 'the vermin within' and building concentration camps, can we see the modern G.O.P. primarily as anything other than a fascist party?Also - Why is Trump's treason trial lawyer dragging her feet to protect the former president from his involvement with foreign agents?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michael Tomasky confirmed that Trump is a fascist. Yet, Mitt Romney believes that President Biden should have pardoned Donald Trump. Anand Hiradharadas points out that the media and politicians give the likes of Trump a pass. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/politicsdoneright/message

This special episode of Pitchfork Economics features a live conversation from the "Redefining the Center: How to Make Middle-Out Economics the New Mainstream" conference hosted by Democracy Journal in Washington, D.C. Heather Boushey, a member of the White House Council of Economic Advisors, joins Nick for a wide-ranging discussion moderated by Michael Tomasky, editor of Democracy Journal. Hanauer & Boushey explore the policy initiatives being pursued by the Biden administration that prioritize working families and promote economic growth from the middle out and discuss the crucial role of the middle out as a paradigm shift in how people think about economic cause and effect. This dynamic and thought-provoking discussion was a great start to an outstanding conference. Heather Boushey is an economist and policy advisor who serves as a key member of President Biden's White House Council of Economic Advisors and Chief Economist for the President's Invest in America Cabinet. Prior to joining the Biden administration, she was the President and CEO of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, a think tank focused on advancing evidence-based policies to reduce inequality. In her role in the White House, she plays a crucial role in shaping economic policy and advising the President on issues related to labor, income inequality, and economic opportunity. Twitter: @hboushey46 Further reading: The Middle-Out Moment Is Here Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Twitter: @PitchforkEcon Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Nick's twitter: @NickHanauer

Today Hoppy is joined by Nick Webb, Rex Repass, Mike Plante, Travis Mollohan, Erica Mani, Michael Tomasky, and Jeff Jenkins. Then, it's Friday, so finishing up the week with Steam Release!

John's monologue is about Donald Trump's "Pump and Dump" scheme to make money by selling off some of his Truth Social stock before the price plummets. Up next, he interviews Michael Tomasky who is the editor of The New Republic and editor in chief of Democracy. They discuss Trump posting his usual wickedness against people including an image of Joe Biden hog tied in the back of a pickup truck. And then comedians Adam Sank and Rhonda Hansome join the fun and take listener calls on Trump selling Bibles, new abortion laws on the ballot, and Trump's expanded gag order.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest Interview: Michael Tomasky, Editor of The New Republic. Over the past year, Team Biden has been conducting war games, crafting complex legal strategies, and devoting extensive resources to prepare for, as one former senior Biden administration official puts it, “all-hell-breaks-loose” scenarios. Geeky Science! Can not getting enough sleep age you? Also, How Fox News is one of our top threats. Federal trial attorney Sabrina Haake explains.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson dismantles the idea of "swapping out" President Biden. The New Republic's Michael Tomasky critiques the media coverage of the 2024 election. The New Yorker's Jonathan Blitzer outlines his new book "Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long gone are the days when a scream could end a presidential campaign. In the age of Donald Trump, no crime is outrageous enough to be disqualifying for the highest office in the land. Political journalists Michael Tomasky and David Corn join David Rothkopf to break down the dangerous trend in America where anything goes - so long as your name is Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long gone are the days when a scream could end a presidential campaign. In the age of Donald Trump, no crime is outrageous enough to be disqualifying for the highest office in the land. Political journalists Michael Tomasky and David Corn join David Rothkopf to break down the dangerous trend in America where anything goes - so long as your name is Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joins us for a very special event. Recorded live from our event in DC, Jake Sullivan joins David Rothkopf and Michael Tomasky to give his thoughts on the most pressing issues of the day, including Ukraine, Israel, and more. You won't want to miss this fantastic conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan joins us for a very special event. Recorded live from our event in DC, Jake Sullivan joins David Rothkopf and Michael Tomasky to give his thoughts on the most pressing issues of the day, including Ukraine, Israel, and more. You won't want to miss this fantastic conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've lived in the shadow of trickle-down economics for over 40 years. During that time, our leaders unquestioningly embraced economic policies that prioritize the wealthiest and most powerful, with the idea that their wealth will eventually “trickle down” to everyone else.Of course, that wealth never has trickled down. Thankfully, our economic understanding has finally started to shift. This has been a landmark year in passing middle-out economic policies that prioritize the vast majority of working Americans over the wealthy few. In a future episode we'll be discussing the middle-out research and policies that are making a real difference in people's lives, thereby changing the way we think about economic cause and effect. But before we look ahead to the glorious middle-out future, it's important to revisit the history of middle-out economics via a conversation with journalist Michael Tomasky, author of a recent book detailing the rise of progressive economics in the United States. This episode originally aired on October 18, 2022 Michael Tomasky is a journalist and author. He's top editor of The New Republic. He's editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, as well as a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times. Twitter: @mtomasky The Middle Out https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671443/the-middle-out-by-michael-tomasky  Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Twitter: @PitchforkEcon Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Nick's twitter: @NickHanauer

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Jon's monologue this time deals with "The Blame Game" for the war in Israel. Republicans are saying Biden caused the war by "funding the attacks" and dealing with Iran. Then, he interviews Professor of Sociology Charles Derber, on his new book “Dying for Capitalism: How Big Money Fuels Extinction and What We Can Do About It”. Next, he speaks with Michael Tomasky, Editor of The New Republic about their event "The Stop Trump Summit" which features guests like Robert De Niro, Mary Trump, the Reverend Al Sharpton, Trump impeachment manager Jamie Raskin, and more. And winding it up, he welcomes back Comedy Daddy AKA Keith Price to talk about the war in Israel and other current news. They take calls from Kendall in Utah and Jim in New York.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests: Bob Cesca, Michael Tomasky, Malcolm Nance, and Carlos Alazraqui The post Stephcast W 10-11-23 appeared first on STEPHANIE MILLER SHOW.

I have a few questions in trying to make sense of Gaza... Also,how much harm is Tuberville doing to the world with his military blockade? Jim Jordan tried to help Trump with the Jan 6th attempted coup. As convicted Jan 6th insurrectionists sit in jail - are the republicans seriously considering putting Jim Jordan in as speaker? Plus - Who is the current speaker of the house? And what does that tell us about the GOP? Guest: Editor of The New Republic, Michael Tomasky "I Never Thought I'd Live to See Democracy Die. But Now I Wonder." See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The purpose of the news is to be truthful. Yet the predominant feeling among the biggest outlets seems to be that appearing to be “balanced” is the real priority. The New Republic's Michael Tomasky joins David to discuss how and why this could help Donald Trump win in 2024 as the media hammers Biden and ignores glaring issues in the Republican party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The purpose of the news is to be truthful. Yet the predominant feeling among the biggest outlets seems to be that appearing to be “balanced” is the real priority. The New Republic's Michael Tomasky joins David to discuss how and why this could help Donald Trump win in 2024 as the media hammers Biden and ignores glaring issues in the Republican party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Showtime's 'The Circus' Mark McKinnon recaps the first GOP debate of the 2024 race. Nikki McCann Ramirez of Rolling Stone provides more details than we might want about everyone's least favorite Republican candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy. Michael Tomasky, editor-in-chief of The New Republic, delves into the Republicans' new gambits regarding the debt ceiling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicolle Wallace discusses possible charges the ex-president may face if indicted in Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into January 6th and election lies, the electoral implications of those possible charges as 2024 comes into focus, the GOP's continued fealty to their former leader, Capitol Hill testimony from presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. who has spread vaccine misinformation and anti-Semetic conspiracy theories, and more.Joined by: Tim Heaphy, Andrew Weissmann, Jackie Alemany, Derrick Johnson, Luke Broadwater, Carol Leonnig, Glenn Kirschner, Miles Taylor, Frank Figliuzzi, Delegate Stacey Plaskett, and Michael Tomasky.

On this episode of The Enemies List, Rick Wilson and Michael Tomasky explore the Democrats' inability to take advantage of Joe Biden's stellar economic record. They discuss how the left's message discipline is lacking compared to the right, and how the economy is far better under Democrats than Republicans. Rick and Michael talk about the Republican Party's extreme positions, the absurdity of the RFK Junior campaign, and the hostility towards Kamala Harris in the Democratic elite. They emphasize the importance of Biden embracing Harris and their partnership, and the potential consequences of replacing her with an imaginary candidate. [00:00:01] Democrats fail to capitalize on Biden's success: Six words. [00:03:33] Democrats outperform Republicans in economy: Six words. [00:07:06] Bidenomics strengthens democracy and freedom. [00:10:06] Government oppressing freedom, LGBT rights backlash. [00:14:13] Trump smart, secure, pro-choice. [00:16:51] Trump's far-right campaign: Big Brother, retribution, fried butter. [00:19:43] Run as Democrat to impact politics. [00:22:11] Ageism in politics: Embrace Kamala Harris partnership. [00:24:36] Embrace Biden-Harris partnership; win with messaging. [00:27:41] Gifted Trump, failed Rubio, doomed DeSantis. Follow Resolute Square: Instagram Twitter TikTok Find out more at Resolute Square Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Guests Are: Jeremy Young, Jill Lawrence, Michael Tomasky, Ben Wikler, and Billy Ball

Political pundits often discuss the differences between red and blue states in the US. But political strategist Michael Podhorzer argues that this framework drastically understates the true nature of the divisions in our country. We have always been more like two separate nations—tenuously united under the Constitution. These “red and blue nations,” as he calls them, are divided by geography, by political economy, and by different views toward religion and even toward democracy itself.   In this week's episode, Podhorzer—former political director of the AFL-CIO—talks with Felicia and Michael Tomasky about the historical origins of this split, the ramifications for electoral strategy, and the role the Supreme Court has played in hardening these divisions. “They don't actually hear cases anymore,” Podhorzer says. “They look for opportunities to legislate. And in fact, I think that's really the frame we need to think about the court now: It's the only functioning legislative body in the country.”  The trio also discusses the 2024 election, the Federalist Society, and the importance of unions.  Presented by the Roosevelt Institute, The New Republic, and PRX. Generous funding for this podcast was provided by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Omidyar Network. Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of its funders. You can find transcripts and related resources for every episode at howtosaveacountry.org.

George Conway explains to us Donald J Trump's increasingly bleak legal troubles. The New Republic Editor Michael Tomasky stops by for a brief history lesson on how we get to our partisan political climate. Plus, Silent Spring Revolution author Douglas Brinkley talks to us about what Biden can learn from past environmental disasters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad DeLong knows a thing or two about the US economy. As one of the world's leading macroeconomists, a former Treasury Department deputy assistant secretary, and author of the new book Slouching Towards Utopia: An Economic History of the Twentieth Century, Brad is an expert on both the history and theory of neoliberalism.  And he's as surprised as anyone that it came to power so completely, and that it's lasted this long. “In my heart of hearts, I still cannot believe that the New Deal order collapsed as rapidly as it did in the 1970s,” Brad says.  In this episode, Brad and hosts Felicia Wong and Michael Tomasky dig into what came next, and Michael comes out of host mode to talk about his book The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity—which incidentally released on the same day as Brad's. Together, they discuss what neoliberalism is (always a matter of debate), when and how it became the dominant way of thinking about the economy, and why it's finally on the way out. Maybe. Brad also talks to Michael and Felicia about the ways in which he says his generation failed, and what the next generation must do to meet the new challenges of the 21st century, from the climate crisis to wealth inequality.  Presented by the Roosevelt Institute, The New Republic, and PRX. Generous funding for this podcast was provided by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Omidyar Network. Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of its funders. You can find transcripts and related resources for every episode at howtosaveacountry.org.

As we inch closer to the midterms, David Rothkopf takes a step back from the fray to speak with three thought leaders about the economy and how divided Americans actually are. In the first segment David talks with Michael Tomasky about his recent book "The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity". Following that conversation, David turns to Patricia Duff of The Common Good and Spencer Kimball of Emerson College about their new poll and report called The Common Good Index of National Division. Don't miss these vital conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we inch closer to the midterms, David Rothkopf takes a step back from the fray to speak with three thought leaders about the economy and how divided Americans actually are. In the first segment David talks with Michael Tomasky about his recent book "The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity". Following that conversation, David turns to Patricia Duff of The Common Good and Spencer Kimball of Emerson College about their new poll and report called The Common Good Index of National Division. Don't miss these vital conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've lived in the shadow of trickle-down economics for over 40 years. During that time, our leaders unquestioningly embraced economic policies that prioritize the wealthiest and most powerful, with the idea that their wealth will eventually "trickle down" to everyone else. Finally, a contrasting progressive economic understanding is beginning to take hold. Middle-out economics—the idea that prioritizing the working- and middle-class is better for everyone in the economy—is having a moment. But where did middle-out come from? Michael Tomasky's new book chronicles the history of middle-out and the rise of progressive economics in the United States. Michael Tomasky is a journalist and author. He's top editor of The New Republic, editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, and a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times. Twitter: @mtomasky The Middle Out https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671443/the-middle-out-by-michael-tomasky  Website: http://pitchforkeconomics.com Twitter: @PitchforkEcon Instagram: @pitchforkeconomics Nick's twitter: @NickHanauer

Hosted by Andrew Keen, Keen On features conversations with some of the world's leading thinkers and writers about the economic, political, and technological issues being discussed in the news, right now. In this episode, Andrew is joined by Michael Tomasky, author of The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity. Michael Tomasky was appointed top editor of The New Republic in March 2021. He is also editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times, and a regular contributor to The New York Review of Books. He is the author of four books: Left for Dead (1996), Hillary's Turn (2001), Bill Clinton (2017), and If We Can Keep It (2019). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off a legislative winning streak, the Biden administration is having a moment right now. But those unprecedented investments in driving clean energy innovation and rebuilding supply chains are poised to reshape the American economy for the next decade and beyond. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council, had a lot to do with that. Brian joins the podcast to talk about the uniting principle behind the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act: "competent, effective government focused on investing in the United States, building in the United States, building capacity that's going to connect to people's lives.” But first, co-hosts Felicia Wong and Michael Tomasky discuss their mission for the podcast's first season: challenging neoliberalism's prescription for small government, trickle-down tax cuts, and an unquestioning faith in markets—and offering an alternative vision for an economy and democracy that work for all of us. Presented by the Roosevelt Institute, The New Republic, and PRX. Generous funding for this podcast was provided by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation and Omidyar Network. Views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions and beliefs of its funders. You can find transcripts and related resources for every episode at howtosaveacountry.org.

Subscribe to The Realignment on Supercast to support the show and access all of our bonus content: https://realignment.supercast.com/.REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignmentEmail us at: realignmentpod@gmail.comMichael Tomasky, Editor of The New Republic and Editor in Chief of Democracy, joins The Realignment to discuss how progressives are reimaging economics to confront the neoliberal era's failures, why rising inequality and upward distribution is the central challenge facing America, and how the Biden administration's agenda reflects an emerging economic consensus in the Democratic Party.

Just when you thought Donald Trump couldn't get any worse, new revelations prove Trump was even worse than we thought, according to hosts Molly Jong-Fast and Andy Levy on this episode of The New Abnormal. Also on the podcast, Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic as well as Democracy Journal and author of the new book, The Middle Out: The Rise of Progressive Economics and a Return to Shared Prosperity, talks about how the Democrats can shape their message around progressive politics to win. (Tomasky is also a former special correspondent and editor at the Daily Beast.) Then, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) talks about her reelection bid and her wacky opponent, Adam Laxalt. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to an NPR poll early in 2022, 64% of respondents believe American democracy is in crisis and at risk of failing. A Swedish study in 2021 also found that that the number of countries moving in an authoritarian direction in 2020 outnumbered those going in a democratic direction. This CMC forum begins a new monthly series looking at American democracy in crisis.  The speaker is Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic.  The host is Mike Thompson, Chief Content Director for News and Public Affairs with WOSU Public Media.  CMC's “Democracy in Crisis” series partner is WOSU Public Media, with support from The Columbus Dispatch for this program. This program was recorded live on July 13, 2022. 

As an author, activist and operations director at a women's health clinic in the deep South, Robin Marty knows more about the abortion wars than anyone. She joins us this week to talk about how a maximalist Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v Wade would have far-reaching impacts on people in blue states as well as those living under Republican rule. Then we speak with Michael Tomasky, the editor of The New Republic, about Democrats' hesitancy to describe the American right's assaults on democracy in plain terms and the legacy media's powerful bias toward reporting on our politics as if these are normal times--a tendency that helps enable the authoritarian far-right. PlaylistThe Goo Goo Dolls: "Give A Little Bit"Gnarls Barkley: "Gone Daddy Gone"Pitbull: "Fireball ft. John Ryan" 

David Schuster hosts. Michael Tomasky, the editor of The New Republic joins to discuss their May 2022 special democracy issue and if a Liberal Democracy survives this unprecedented political landscape. Alencia Johnson comes on to discuss the Supreme Court's leaked opinion on overturning Roe v. Wade and what this means for America.MORE TYT: https://tyt.com/trial***The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://tyt.com/liveSubscribe to The Young Turks on YouTube: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=theyoungturksTYT on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyoungturksTYT on Twitter: http://twitter.com/theyoungturksTYT on Instagram: http://instagram.com/theyoungturksMerch: http://www.shoptyt.comDonate to TYThttps://patreon.com/tytnetworkhttp://tyt.com/donateDownload audio and video of the full two-hour show on-demand + the members-only postgame show by becoming a member at http://tyt.com/join/. Your membership supports the day to day operations and is vital for our continued success and growth.Gift membership: http://tyt.com/giftProducer, Senior Producer and Executive Producer membership: http://go.tyt.com/producerYoung Turk (n), 1. Young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party. 2. A young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations. (American Heritage Dictionary)#TYT #TheYoungTurks #TheConversation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last weekend, new German Chancellor Olaf Scholz gave a powerful speech announcing major changes in German policy in light of Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.  “With the invasion of Ukraine, we are in a new era,” Scholz said. He announced that Germany would take a strong role in checking Russia's aggression through funding its military and increasing defense spending. He also announced that Germany would learn to live without the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline that it had worked for years with Russia to complete and bring into service. In Berlin that day, hundreds of thousands gathered in the Tiergarten to protest the invasion and support Germany's stand against Putin's actions.  Emily Haber is a German diplomat who has served as the German ambassador to the U.S. since 2018. But she actually spent much of her diplomatic career based in the Soviet Union and post-Soviet Russia. So she's deeply familiar with the region's painful history—including, as she readily acknowledges, the role played by her own country.  TNR editor Michael Tomasky spoke with Haber on Friday, March 4. She spoke about the factors behind Scholz's speech and Germany's change of heart, debate within Germany about the policy moves, and Russia's past and Putin's ambitions.    Watch Tomasky's conversation with Haber Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday night, President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union before a crowd of Congressional lawmakers who were no longer required to wear masks and who showed a surprising amount of bipartisan applause to a number of issues he covered.  In his remarks, the president highlighted the country's role leading the Western response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; outlined his plans to address inflation; and affirmed his continuing optimism in the American project.  We dissected the issues he discussed and the biggest issues he left out in his speech with Pablo Manríquez, Capitol Hill correspondent for Latino Rebels and Michael Tomasky, editor for The New Republic.     

On Tuesday night, President Joe Biden delivered his first State of the Union before a crowd of Congressional lawmakers who were no longer required to wear masks and who showed a surprising amount of bipartisan applause to a number of issues he covered.  In his remarks, the president highlighted the country's role leading the Western response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine; outlined his plans to address inflation; and affirmed his continuing optimism in the American project.  We dissected the issues he discussed and the biggest issues he left out in his speech with Pablo Manríquez, Capitol Hill correspondent for Latino Rebels and Michael Tomasky, editor for The New Republic.     

Maria and Julio are joined by Ayman Mohyeldin, host of the MSNBC show “Ayman” and host of the podcast “American Radical.” They dive into the story of Rosanne Boyland and her participation in the January 6 insurrection. They also talk about radicalization when it comes to white people, the issues with media coverage of war and a recent New York Times report about Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, Ginni. ITT Staff Picks: In this piece for Vanity Fair, Ayman Mohyeldin and Preeti Varathan expand on the radicalization of Rosanne Boyland, which ultimately led to her death.  On Justice Clarence Thomas and Ginni Thomas, Michael Tomasky writes, “Democrats, it's long past time to make an issue of him and his wife,” for The New Republic. “They must understand that there are no civilized wars,” writes Rafia Zakaria — an attorney, journalist and author — about the media coverage of Russia's invasion in Ukraine. Photo credit: AP Photo/John Minchillo, File

Charles C.W. Cooke, senior writer at National Review and Anglo-Floridian golf cart enthusiast, returns to The Remnant for another round of exceptionally rank punditry on Joe Biden's dismal first year in office. Before assuming the presidency, Biden made some big promises that he hasn't been able to keep. But is his problem that he refuses to adjust to political circumstances, or that he's simply a hack who was never qualified for the job in the first place? Mixing hearty debate with vigorous agreement, Jonah and Charlie discuss this question at length, while also touching on mandatory voting, the perils of public opinion, and how thrilled we should be to live in a moment where journalists and politicians can regularly insult each other. Oh, and Charlie also can't resist rambling about firearms.Show Notes:- Charlie's page at National Review- Charlie on Biden's year of failure- Jonah's uncontroversial third-party proposal- Jonah's words with friends- Biden's first-year report card in Politico- “You guys were almost separated at birth”- Michael Tomasky's attempted mic drop- The Remnant with Josh Kraushaar- Jonah contemplates mandatory voting- Mad Dogs and Englishmen on the bumbling Mr. Biden- #DontBrowbeatMyPete- Big time!- Charlie's upcoming course on the history of the Second Amendment

Michael Tomasky is Editor at The New Republic and in his latest, “Andrew Cuomo and the Line No Democrat Can Cross,” Michael explains why as recently as five years ago, Cuomo might have gotten away with the allegations against him. But these days, the Democratic party is holding their own to the appropriate standards when it comes to sexual harassment and assault. As for Republicans? Not so much. Michael details the stark contrast between the two parties, considering the likes of Rep. Matt Gaetz and company. And taking a dip into another piece by Michael, they discuss the possibility that fear-mongering around the federal deficit is a thing of the past. READ HERE: https://newrepublic.com/article/163231/andrew-cuomo-democrat-sexual-misconduct https://newrepublic.com/article/163200/infrastructure-week-budget-deficit-fearmongering Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com

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Michael Tomasky is a columnist at the Daily Beast, an editor at Democracy: A Journal of Ideas, and author of the book, If We Can Keep It. During this podcast discussion, he makes the case for ending the legislative filibuster.

It is said that before Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009, a group of Republicans got together and vowed to oppose everything that he would do, or rather, try to do. Did the Trump loyalists on the hill and Mitch McConnell’s Republicans huddle together last night and make a similar vow, this time for President-Elect Joe Biden? It’s a possibility, says Michael Tomasky, special guest on today’s members-only episode of The New Abnormal, which happened LIVE on Zoom. Even if they didn’t, Tomasky, and co-hosts Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast, know that Mitch’s sneakiness isn’t ending with the Trump administration. Take the impeachment for example, says Rick: “They’ll pretend they’re doing to convict him,” but they, mainly Mitch, won’t. “If he meant it, they would have done it. I think he’s leaning slightly more toward it, only because the ‘22 [race] map is staring at him a little bit.” They’re all still tied to the race, so Mitch’s games will continue. In fact, he’s already trying to trainwreck Biden. “If Mitch McConnell wants Josh Hawley to wear a Spongebob outfit, he will do that. He is letting Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz play their game,” says Rick. Speaking of the Biden administration, the crew shares what 46 should say in his inauguration address, and the question almost leaves them stumped. “There needs to be an acknowledgment of the precarious place we’re in. He needs to explain to the American people what a perilous place we’re in and what we can do to come back,” says Tomasky. Rick agrees (“You can’t have a car crash like this and not talk about it. There needs to be some sternness to it, too.”) and Molly goes even further. One word: accountability. Plus! Rick, Molly and Tomasky surmise what Trump could have possibly said to Biden in the letter he left for him (a mention of a gorilla channel??), how the Bannon pardon was a “fuck you moment,” the DNC’s next moves and, of course, the Trump administration’s very last Fuck That Guy, to which Rick and Molly bring the heat.If you haven't heard, every single week The New Abnormal does a special bonus episode for Beast Inside, the Daily Beast’s membership program. where Sometimes we interview Senators like Cory Booker or the folks who explain our world in media like Jim Acosta or Soledad O’Brien. Sometimes we just have fun and talk to our favorite comedians and actors like Busy Phillips or Billy Eichner and sometimes it's just Rick & Molly discussing the fuckery. You can get all of our episodes in your favorite podcast app of choice by becoming a Beast Inside member where you’ll support The Beast’s fearless journalism. Plus! You’ll also get full access to podcasts and articles. To become a member head to newabnormal.thedailybeast.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is said that before Barack Obama's inauguration in 2009, a group of Republicans got together and vowed to oppose everything that he would do, or rather, try to do. Did the Trump loyalists on the hill and Mitch McConnell's Republicans huddle together last night and make a similar vow, this time for President-Elect Joe Biden? It's a possibility, says Michael Tomasky, special guest on today's members-only episode of The New Abnormal, which happened LIVE on Zoom. Even if they didn't, Tomasky, and co-hosts Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast, know that Mitch's sneakiness isn't ending with the Trump administration. Take the impeachment for example, says Rick: “They'll pretend they're doing to convict him,” but they, mainly Mitch, won't. “If he meant it, they would have done it. I think he's leaning slightly more toward it, only because the ‘22 [race] map is staring at him a little bit.” They're all still tied to the race, so Mitch's games will continue. In fact, he's already trying to trainwreck Biden. “If Mitch McConnell wants Josh Hawley to wear a Spongebob outfit, he will do that. He is letting Josh Hawley and Ted Cruz play their game,” says Rick. Speaking of the Biden administration, the crew shares what 46 should say in his inauguration address, and the question almost leaves them stumped. “There needs to be an acknowledgment of the precarious place we're in. He needs to explain to the American people what a perilous place we're in and what we can do to come back,” says Tomasky. Rick agrees (“You can't have a car crash like this and not talk about it. There needs to be some sternness to it, too.”) and Molly goes even further. One word: accountability. Plus! Rick, Molly and Tomasky surmise what Trump could have possibly said to Biden in the letter he left for him (a mention of a gorilla channel??), how the Bannon pardon was a “fuck you moment,” the DNC's next moves and, of course, the Trump administration's very last Fuck That Guy, to which Rick and Molly bring the heat.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Michael Tomasky, Writer for The Daily Beast, was disturbed by the political theater put on by the Republicans at the impeachment hearings and the amount that still voted to defend Trump. And now as we look ahead to inauguration, Michael weighs the risks in Washington D.C. and beyond as insurrectionists promise to strike again.Executive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Brittany TempleDistributor: DCP EntertainmentFor additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Democracy Journal editor Michael Tomasky discusses Trump's violation of democratic values and the potential civil unrest during the vote counting and presidential transition.

Eileen Markey, editor of the new Wayne Barrett collection Without Compromise, joins FAQ and guest interviewer Michael Tomasky for a look back at the muckraker's decades exposing the Donald and the rest of New York's endless rogues' gallery.

Feeling comfy? Secure? Relatively unbothered by the state of the world? Then consider this: The President of the United States, who holds at his fingertips a devastating nuclear arsenal, also is bragging on television about acing a dementia test that involves remembering five whole words and counting backwards by seven. It’s one of a number of pleasant scenarios contemplated by Rick Wilson and Molly Jong-Fast on the latest episode of The New Abnormal. “What I am so impressed with in this administration is how dumb everyone is,” Molly quips. She and Rick muse about which rich scumbags will get shout-outs in those sealed Ghislaine Maxwell court documents. Prof. Eddie Glaude, the Chairman of Princeton’s African American Studies Department, ponders whether Trump is the worst president in 150 years—or the worst one ever. The Beast’s Michael Tomasky wonders which foreign government will attack our election this time. And Molly has a few words for all the media geniuses who think Donald Trump has totally changed his M.O. because he’s finally starting to acknowledge the pandemic: “The guy only has one tone, which is deranged.” Plus! Will Mike Flynn do donuts in a tank on the White House Lawn? Will Bill Barr literally wipe his ass with the Constitution, or settle for a metaphorical move? And what does this phrase mean? “Person. Woman. Man. Television camera. Sean Hannity. Bat shit cuckoo pants.”Want more? Become a Beast Inside member to enjoy a limited-run series of bonus interviews from The New Abnormal. Guests include Cory Booker, Jim Acosta, and more. Head to newabnormal.thedailybeast.com to join now.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Defying science and not wearing a mask are actions not just synonymous with support for Trump, but also express a specific worldview even bigger than the Donald, says Michael Tomasky, Special Correspondent for The Daily Beast in today's episode. Aside from that, Michael tells us how he thinks the country has transitioned into a "competitive authoritarianism," defined as a country that has the trappings of a democracy, but one party continues to control both elections and the country. You NEED to hear today's episode, then check out Michael's latest writing here: https://www.thedailybeast.com/author/michael-tomaskyExecutive Producer: Adell ColemanProducer: Brittany TempleDistributor: DCP EntertainmentFor additional content: makeitplain.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Michael Tomasky, the editor of Democracy: A Journal of Ideas," Jennifer Harris, of the Hewlett foundation, and Senior Interview Editor Lucy Schmitz discuss how Neoliberalism impacts policy and politics today, the role of philanthropy in our changing economy, and potential shifts away from the Neoliberal norm. The Summer 2019 issue of "Democracy: A Journal of Ideas": https://democracyjournal.org/category/magazine/53/ Theme music by Russell Lawrence @taikunlofi

Last May, Michael Tomasky published an essay in The American Prospect, the respected liberal opinion magazine he edits, that set Washington on its ear. "Party in Search of a Notion" was Tomasky’s call for the Democrats to rise above the politics of interest-group particularism and become the party of the common good. The influential essay got front-page treatment in The New York Times and is one of the most widely quoted magazine essays of the past decade. Tomasky will discuss his ideas, his critics, and the new historical opportunity for progressive politics.

Michael Tomasky, author of If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How it Might Be Saved, discusses how we arrived at our current state of political polarization and how we might fix it. Learn about how an obscure court case, as well as Martin Van Buren, helped lead us to where we are today.

Has American politics fallen into a state of dysfunction? Can it ever be fixed? These are the questions that motivate journalist and political commentator Michael Tomasky's examination into the origins of our polarized nation. In his latest book, If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How It Might Be Saved, Tomasky offers an agenda for how we can help fix our broken political system. ----more---- Michael Tomasky is a columnist, political commentator, journalist, and author. He is the editor in chief of Democracy: a Journal of Ideas, a special correspondent for The Daily Beast, and a contributor to The New York Times and the The New York Review of Books.  Music: www.bensound.com

How many times a day do you hear or read someone opining on what’s wrong with America and American politics? As is too often the case we love to look for the simple solution. The one answer that will explain it all. The unified field theory of American politics. But unlike physics, the answer to understanding politics, the business and the interaction of people, is more nuanced, more complex and more like evolution than physics. Layer upon layer of behavior, decisions, and leaders have lead us to where we are today. To a politics not just of polarization, but of pure primal tribalism Longtime journalists and author Michael Tomasky tries to peel back these layer in is his new book If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How it Might Be Saved. My conversation with Michael Tomasky:

Why has American politics fallen into such a state of horrible dysfunction? Can it ever be fixed? These are the questions that motivate Michael Tomasky's deeply original examination into the origins of our hopelessly polarized nation. “One of America's finest political commentators” (Michael J. Sandel), Tomasky ranges across centuries and disciplines to show how America has almost always had two dominant parties that are existentially, and often violently, opposed. When he turns to our current era, he does so with striking insight that will challenge readers to reexamine what they thought they knew. Finally, not content merely to diagnose these problems, Tomasky offers a provocative agenda for how we can help fix our broken political system―from ranked-choice voting and at-large congressional elections to expanding high school civics education nationwide.

Michael Tomasky, special correspondent for The Daily Beast, stops by the National Constitution Center to discuss his new book If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How It Might be Saved. Speaking to a sold-out crowd, in conversation with NCC President Jeffrey Rosen, Tomasky tells of the unique history of American political parties, the rise of polarization and its negative effects on government, and possible solutions for healing the divides we face today. – like expanding the House of Representatives, eliminating the filibuster and the Electoral College, and encouraging moderate Republicans to run for office. Tomasky even offers his take on a possible presidential run by Howard Schultz.  Questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.

Michael Tomasky, columnist for the Daily Beast and a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times, discusses his new book, If We Can Keep It: How The Republic Collapsed and How It Might be Saved.

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Omarosa Manigault-Newman, former director of communications for the Office of Public Liaison in the Trump White House, appeared on Good Morning America earlier this week in an attempt to set the record straight on the reports of her removal from the White House. April Ryan, White House correspondent and Washington bureau chief for American Urban Radio Networks, was one of the first to break the story. Ms. Ryan talks to Michael and Rick about breaking the story and how it reflects her M.O. as a journalist who doggedly pursues the truth. Michael Tomasky, special correspondent for the Daily Beast and op-ed contributor for the New York Times, discusses his latest piece on the history of the GOP’s “legislative lemons".

In a recent op-ed for the Washington Post titled, "Stop being afraid of more government. It’s exactly what we need", CNN host Fareed Zakaria argues that more Americans should embrace the idea of big government. While Zakaria wrote it in the context of government giving relief to hurricane victims, he added, "We are living in an age of revolutions, natural and human, that are buffeting individuals and communities. We need government to be more than a passive observer of these trends and forces. It needs to actively shape and manage them."Michael Steele debates the role and scope of government with guest host Jonathan Capehart, an op-ed contributor for the Washington Post, MSNBC contributor and host of the "Cape UP" podcast. They also talk to Daily Beast special correspondent Michael Tomasky about whether Democratic leaders in Congress might or should cut a deal with President Trump on immigration where DACA gets codified into law in exchange for border wall funding.

On this episode, Matt & Jesse have a discussion with Kelsey Goldberg (@KelseyFGold) and Jack Suria Linares (@SuriaLinares213) from DSA-Los Angeles chapter about the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). Kelsey and Jack explore their childhood and later political awakening by describing the moment (or moments) that led to not only their transcendent belief in socialism, but how they went beyond mere beliefs by deciding to take action and become activists and organizers via their self-discovery process. We will also learn about DSA's history and contributions, as well as its future aims as a consequence of its recent National Convention. Additionally, our visitors to the show will talk about what DSA-LA has in the revolutionary pot that's about to boil over into a Mario-Brothers pasta of comrade-goodness. By the very end of this podcast episode, Kelsey, Jesse and Jack get our ‘DSA-Curious' Comrade, Matthew, to break down his resistance and finally #TrySocialism. Mentioned In This Episode: The National Website for Democratic Socialists of America The Facebook Page for Democratic Socialists of America The Twitter Page for Democratic Socialists of America The Official Homepage for the Los Angeles Chapter of DSA The Facebook Page for DSA-LA The Twitter Page for DSA-LAJeff Stein in Vox: “Nine Questions About the Democratic Socialists of America You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask” A Slacker-Ode as a Comic-Meme: Split Photo Abbott & Costello Vs. Jesse & Matt New Democratic Party (NDP) of Canada: A Historical Guide of Its Policies and Aims A List of Official (& Past) Political Parties in Canada The Guardian: “Thomas Piketty on the Rise of Bernie Sanders: The U.S. Enters a New Political Era” (Translated from Its Original Publication Source: Le Monde - 14 February 2016)The Entrepreneurial Myth Meets the Diseased Myth of the Star System: A Recent Propaganda Ad from IKEA The Service Employee International Union (SEIU): A Wikipedia History The Official Website for SEIU Richard Berman in The Washington Times: “A Story of Union Waste: The Service Union Squanders Millions on a Losing Cause” Rudolf Rocker: A Biography The Anarchist Library: Articles and Books by Rudolf Rocker GoFundMe Accounts for Boston Massacre (the record for GoFundMe, in 2013, was for Jeff Baumen, who raised $805,000.00 from donations) O THE IRONY: Free Healthcare for American Prisoners! (But No Deductibles or Copays?) PBS's 25th Anniversary Special: Looking Back at the LA Riots After the Beating of Rodney King Anna Deavere Smith's Stunning ‘Documentary Theater' Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992 Noam Chomsky's Manufacturing Consent - The Documentary (1992) Noam Chomsky Admits He's Not Charismatic But Folks Follow Him Instead for the Ideas He Offers . . .Chris Hedges in Truthdig: “Noam Chomsky is America's greatest intellectual. His massive body of work, which includes nearly 100 books, has for decades deflated and exposed the lies of the power elite and the myths they perpetrate. Chomsky has done this despite being blacklisted by the commercial media, turned into a pariah by the academy and, by his own admission, being a pedantic and at times slightly boring speaker. He combines moral autonomy with rigorous scholarship, a remarkable grasp of detail and a searing intellect. He curtly dismisses our two-party system as a mirage orchestrated by the corporate state, excoriates the liberal intelligentsia for being fops and courtiers and describes the drivel of the commercial media as a form of ‘brainwashing.'” Al Jazeera: “More Americans Joining Socialist Groups Under Trump” The New Republic: “Are the Democratic Socialists of America For Real?” Sarah Silverman at the DNC Convention in 2016: “Can I just say, to the Bernie or Bust People, You're Being Ridiculous.” Matthew Snyder's Co-Organizing for the First Fundraiser in the I.E. for Sanders' Presidential Run: “Our Barn-Storming-for-Bernie Fundraiser in the I.E.” {July 18th, 2015} Why People Support Bernie Sanders from Such a Broad Spectrum of American Society? James Walsh and Guardian Readers: “10 Reasons Why Voters Are Turning to Bernie Sanders” DSA's Official Endorsement for Bernie Sanders' Candidacy for President in 2016 Daniel Denvir's The Dig (Podcast): “The Democratic Socialists of America and the Fight Against Trump” Did Labour Really Gain 150,00 New Members After the General Election? The Guardian: “Heather Heyer, Victim of Charlottesville Car Attack, Was a Civil Rights Activist” The Guardian: “Mother of Charlottesville Victim Heather Heyer: They Tried to Kill My Child to Shut Her Up.” Michael Tomasky in The Guardian: “Should Obama Have Accepted the Nobel Prize?” Rob Wile in The Business Insider: “12 People Who Should Not Have Won The Nobel Peace Prize” Politifact: “Pants on Fire Claim that George Soros Money Went to Women's March Protesters” Antimedia: “That Awkward Moment When One Nobel Peace Prize Winner Bombs Another” President ‘Bomb-Bomb' Obama: This Map Shows Where President Barack Obama Dropped His 26,171 Bombs for 2016 (3,000 More Than 2015) A History of Democratic Socialists of America: 1971-2017 - A Merger of Two Different Groups Occupy Los Angeles: A History Old Memories, Old Photos: Soapbox: Jesse's Anarchist Book & Infoshop in Bellingham, Washington Fugitive Pieces: Matt's Son & Daughter at Occupy Riverside Amy Pleasant in The Huffington Post: “Artists as Activists: Pursuing Social Justice” About DSA-LA, which Started in 2011 & Now Has 1083 Members UCLA's Campus Facilities to Be Used as Athlete's Village for LA's 2028 Olympics The Los Angeles Times Gives Out Letter Grades for Public Officials: Why Eric Garcetti Is Mediocre or Even Awful The Chicago Reader's Article on the DSA Convention for August 2017: “Beyond the ‘Bernie bro': Socialism's Diverse New Youth Brigade” Jack L. Suria-Linares – 2017 NPC Candidate – Local Chapter: Los Angeles To Show Solidarity with Teamster Workers, LA Dock Workers Refused to Unload Any Non-Union Trucks Jia Tolentino: “The Gig Economy Celebrates Working Yourself to Death” Catherine Baab-Muguira in Quartz: “GENERATION 1099: Millennials Are Obsessed with Side Hustles Because They're All We've Got” This Lousy Day in Bullshit Mythologies: For Example, The YFS Magazine as Delusional Self-Pandering: “The Age of the Millennial Entrepreneur Is Upon Us” The Huffington Post: Xennials: The Microgeneration Between Gen X and Millennials Indigenous Action Media: “Accomplices Not Allies: Abolishing The Ally Industrial Complex” Denise Cummins in Psychology Today: “Why Gen-X Doesn't Get Millennial . . . or Boomers” John Scalzi's Blog Whatever: “Straight White Male: The Lowest Difficulty Setting There Is” Briahna Joy Gray in Current Affairs: “How Identity Became a Weapon Against the Left” East Bay DSA Support for SB-562 (Single Payer) Versus Multi-Platform Tendencies for DSA-LA with Nolympics, the Campaign for Making LA a Sanctuary City and Work on LA's Tragic Lack of Solutions for Skid Row. How to Become a Supporting Member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Childcare & Activism: “Caring for Rosie the Riveter's Kids” The DSA's Structure Oscar Wilde: “Socialism is great but it takes up too many evenings.” David Graeber's TEDxWhitechapel talk: “The Possibility of Political Pleasure” {Where He Fully and Sheepishly Admits That He Enjoys Political Meetings} Sophia A. McClennen in Salon Magazine: “10 Reasons Why #DemExit Is Serious: Getting Rid of Debbie Wasserman Schultz Is Not Enough” A Reddit Discussion on the History of the Rose in Revolutionary Socialist Movements The Worker's Song--Both Poignant & Powerful: “Bread and Roses” Joan Baez Sings “Bread and Roses” The Rose Emoji Revolution for DSA: It's Not Just for Valentine's or Mother's Day DSA-LA Videos, which includes the series 30 in 30, and profiles 30 Leftists in 30 days leading up to the May Day in 2017.Vice News (Sports): “Meet Los Angeles's New Anti-Olympics Movement” The Real News (YouTube): Michael Payne from the Charlottesville Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America Retells Harrowing Account of Car-Attack The Deceptively Brilliant and Charming YouTube Video Thanks, Capitalism! 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Mayor-elect Lumumba: Jackson 'to Be the Most Radical City on the Planet' Winning Mayoral Candidate in Jackson, Mississippi: Chokwe Antar LumumbaCathy Woolard for Atlanta MayorCathy Woolard's Competitors for Mayor of Atlanta Bernie Sanders on Democratic Socialism FULL Speech - Georgetown University - Given on November 19, 2015 Feel Free to Contact Jesse & Matt on the Following Spaces & Places: Email Us: thefutureisamixtape@gmail.com Find Us Via Our Website: The Future Is A Mixtape Or Lollygagging on Social Networks: Facebook Twitter Instagram Or Just Become a “Cyberspace-Friend” @Matthew Snyder's Facebook Account

A panel discussion about the 2016 election and news coverage featuring: Bob Schieffer, Walter Shorenstein Media and Democracy Fellow, political contributor to CBS News, and former moderator of “Face the Nation”; Nancy Kaffer, columnist for Detroit Free Press and winner of the 2016 David Nyhan Prize for Political Journalism; Derrick Z. Jackson, Joan Shorenstein Fellow and Boston Globe essayist; and Michael Tomasky, special correspondent for The Daily Beast. Moderated by Nicco Mele, director, Shorenstein Center, and recorded on November 16, 2016, at Harvard Kennedy School. 

I know it's only Festivus-eve, but we have a few grievances to air today. The Daily Beast's Michael Tomasky guests to talk about the vile war of words from NYPD union chief toward Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Don Siegelman's daughter Dana joins me to talk about the ongoing political persecution of her father, former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman