Ro Khanna: “Newsom Doesn’t Want to Offend the Donor Class”
The California representative talks Epstein, taxing billionaires, and Donald Trump’s war crimes.
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Alex S. Vitale on Mamdani, ICE Raids, and Abolishing the NYPD Gang Database
The author of “The End of Policing” weighs in on how Mayor Mamdani will change law enforcement in New York City.
Ross Barkan on Zohran Mamdani, Arresting Netanyahu, and Where DSA Goes From Here
A prolific columnist for New York Magazine, Barkan is literally writing the book on Mamdani. He joined us to discuss the challenges he’ll face in 2026.
John Sanbonmatsu Thinks You’re Lying to Yourself About Food
The author of “The Omnivore’s Deception” argues that meat-eating is a “radical evil” that can’t be justified.
Anthony Fantano on Music, Criticism, and Why Artists Should Unionize
The “internet’s busiest music nerd” weighs in on the economics of streaming platforms, what makes a great album, and whether Zohran Mamdani should rap again.
Adam McKay on the Late, Unlamented Dick Cheney
The director of “Vice” reminds us that mass murder is Cheney’s only legacy.
Cory Doctorow Explains Why Everything is Getting Shittier
The author and tech activist sits down with Current Affairs to discuss his new book, “Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What To Do About It”
How the Christian Right Betrays Everything Jesus Ever Said
Author John Fugelsang explains how American conservatives have twisted Christianity into a tool of hatred and domination.