Trump Gives Airlines Their Deregulator
Sean Duffy, a former representative-turned-airline industry lobbyist and reality TV star, could now oversee the industry he wants to deregulate.
National Politics
Handbook For The Politically Deceased With Sen. Chris Murphy
In this bonus Lever Time episode, David Sirota and Sen. Chris Murphy discuss the soul-searching Democrats need to do to win back the working class.
The Crypto Triad Won The Election
After gargantuan industry donations, the government is ready to go all-in on cryptocurrency — at the risk of consumers and the greater financial system.
Trump Picks Oz, Champion Of Medicare Privatization
Trump says he will nominate the TV doctor, who has been paid to push Medicare privatization while investing in health care giants.
What Trump’s Energy Secretary Pick Says Behind Closed Doors
At a major fossil fuel summit, Chris Wright, Trump’s choice to run the Energy Department, declared, “There Is No Climate Crisis.”
The Art Of Deception
A radical magic contest reveals the secrets of manipulation in a post-truth world.
The Populist Paradox Of Matt Gaetz
Monopoly expert Matt Stoller unpacks the surprising antitrust record of Trump’s controversial attorney general pick.
The Biden Reforms That Will Be First To Go
Thanks to Republican deregulatory frenzy and Democratic gambles, many key consumer-protection initiatives could soon be wiped away.
LIVE EVENT REPLAY: Will The Democratic Party Finally Change?
David Sirota, Rep. Ro Khanna, and Thomas Frank discuss the 2024 election and the future of the Democratic Party.
Political Betting Hits The Jackpot With Trump
Booming political gambling markets are poised to win big under a Trump administration, despite mounting concerns about the dangers of wagering on American democracy.