The Majority Report

Edward E. Baptist: The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism

October 14, 2014

Good morning everyone! On today’s show Cornell University Professor Edward E. Baptist (@Ed_Baptist) joins us to discuss his new book The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism.

Elizabeth Warren: Obama Sided With Wall Street Over Main Street

Past Episodes

Apr 25, 2024: 4/25 Power Dynamics Of Adoption; Defying The Supreme Court w/ Gretchen Sisson, Ryan Doerfler

It’s an EmMajority Report Thursday! She speaks with Gretchen Sisson, sociologist at the University of California, San Francisco, to discuss her recent book Relinquished: The Politics of Adoption and the Privilege of American Motherhood. Then, she speaks with Ryan Doerfler, law professor at ...

Play

Apr 24, 2024: 4/24 “Liberal” Companies Union Bust; Saving Rent Stabilization w/ Jeremy Gantz, Leah Goodridge

It's Hump Day! Emma speaks with Jeremy Gantz, contributing editor at In These Times, to discuss the recent unionization efforts at Trader Joe's. Then, she speaks with Leah Goodridge, Commissioner on the New York City Planning Commission and former member of the New York City Rent Guidelines ...

Play

Apr 23, 2024: 4/23 ESVN #80 – NFL Mock Draft! NBA, NHL Playoffs: Knicks & Nuggets Up 2-0; Oilers & Rangers Look Legit!

It's ESVN week #80 (!!!) Emma and Bradley discuss the upcoming NFL Draft, and the NBA & NHL playoffs. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ TIME CODES: 1:09-29:58-Emma and Bradley are ...

Play

More Episodes

The Majority Report with Sam Seder

The main show, which is available to everyone live and via podcast, is 40 minutes packed full of news, insightful commentary and intelligent interviews with some of the most respected minds in politics and world affairs.

Become A Member