Michael Tomasky

Anne Applebaum, journalist and author on geopolitics and authoritarianism, warns about mixed U.S. messages to Europe, propaganda amplified by algorithms, and election-manipulation risks. Michael Tomasky, editor and political commentator focused on progressive economics and Democratic strategy, discusses Epstein-related accountability, how power protects the powerful, and what Democrats should emphasize going into primaries.

Michael Tomasky, Editor of The New Republic and commentator on Democratic politics, lays out what Democrats must do now. He discusses picking fights and naming villains, using storytelling over policy wonkery, reclaiming working-class voters, and simple non-radical policy wins that resonate. He also covers messaging to renters, non-college workers, and younger voters.

Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic and progressive commentator, lays out a fight-ready vision for Democrats. He dissects Trump’s mounting policy failures and explains why Democrats are growing bolder on immigration. He urges reclaiming working-class voters, confronting concentrated wealth and tech power, and setting the terms of political debate to put Trump on the defensive.

Michael Tomasky, editor of The New Republic, discusses the aftermath of the VP debate, providing insights on Trump's dwindling public empathy. Greg Epstein, a humanist chaplain at Harvard and MIT, dives into his new book, 'Tech Agnostic,' exploring technology's role as a modern religion. The conversation highlights the need for reevaluating our spiritual beliefs in the tech era and critiques the worship-like devotion to Silicon Valley leaders. The duo also addresses the ethical dilemmas posed by for-profit initiatives during societal crises.

Journalist Michael Tomasky joins the show to discuss the origins of middle-out economics, its contrast with trickle-down economics, and the importance of inclusivity in the economy. They explore the power of storytelling in shaping public perception, the lack of economic literacy in journalism, and the flaws of neoclassical economic theory. They also dive into the theory of middle-out economics, which prioritizes including more people and leveraging their knowledge as the main economic resource.