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Join David Weigel, National Political Affairs Correspondent for Semafor, and Chase Strangio, ACLU LGBTQ & HIV Rights Project co-director, as they dive into the electrifying NYC primary victory of Zohran Mamdani. They discuss Mamdani's grassroots campaign and the political fallout from Cuomo's exit. Delve into the troubling ruling surrounding gender-affirming care in Tennessee, exploring its implications for transgender rights. With a blend of serious analysis and humor, this conversation captures the pulse of today's evolving political landscape.

Leah Litman, author and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, delves into her book, "Lawless," uncovering how the Supreme Court shapes legal narratives through conservative grievances. The discussion touches on NYC's Mayoral primary dynamics, especially the surge of youth voter engagement against incumbents like Andrew Cuomo. Litman reveals the court's troubling partisanship and its influence on pivotal issues like voting rights and abortion. The episode also highlights cross-community alliances in NYC, advocating for unity amidst political diversity.

Joining the show are Matt Duss, Executive Vice President at the Center for International Policy, who dives into America’s military actions in Iran, and Eskander Sadeghi, a historian providing crucial context on Iran's complex regional dynamics. Also featured is writer Anthony Conwright discussing potential voting patterns among Black Americans in NYC. The conversations explore the nuances of U.S.-Iran relations, the historical backdrop of conflict, and the evolving political landscape as election day approaches.

Join David Dayen, Executive Editor of The American Prospect, as he tackles vital political issues. He explores the SENR Bill, the Genius Act, and the potential American invasion of Iran. Dayen critiques the Democratic Party's historical lessons from the Iraq War and the 2008 recession, emphasizing how past mistakes are echoing today. The conversation also highlights the implications of campaign spending in the NYC mayoral race and ongoing challenges in rural healthcare funding while adding a touch of humor throughout.

Michael Carroll, the Bureau of Land Management Campaign Director at the Wilderness Society, discusses the troubling proposed sell-off of public lands, emphasizing its impact on local communities and Indigenous rights. The conversation shifts to Trump’s dramatic foreign policy turnaround, highlighting the resurgence of classic Military Industrial Complex arguments. Carroll also addresses ongoing civil liberties concerns as tensions escalate between journalists and law enforcement, spotlighting the implications of policies on transparency.

Jasper Nathaniel, a writer focused on Israeli actions, dives into the complexities of the West Bank annexation, shedding light on the challenges facing Palestinians amidst political turbulence. Brad Lander, New York City Comptroller and advocate for immigrant rights, shares his harrowing experience with ICE, sparking discussions on immigration enforcement. The duo discusses how these political dynamics affect both U.S. foreign policy and local immigrant communities, highlighting the urgent need for civic engagement and support for marginalized voices.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta, known for his legal battles against the Trump administration, discusses pressing issues like rising tensions between Israel and Iran, and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. He critiques senatorial backlash, notably Mike Lee's insensitive tweet following a tragic event. Bonta elaborates on his lawsuits targeting federal troop deployments and immigration enforcement, shedding light on the broader implications of ICE's recent actions, including the arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander.

Veeeeery busy day for us at the Majority Report today, with a new front of Israel's military rampage opening up with Iran, Donald Trump holding what turned out to be a rinky dinky military parade, political assassinations in Minnesota, No Kings protests across the country, and AOC and Zohran holding a joint rally in NYC. We get to all of that today, plus a great interview with Stephen Wertheim from the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace on Israel's provocations against Iran and how to parse out Trump's strategy (if we can even call it that). Follow Stephen on X here: https://x.com/stephenwertheim In the Fun Half, AOC takes the stage to a huge crowd at her joint rally with Zohran Mamdani and points out that many of the establishment Dems who called for Cuomo's resignation as governor are now lining up behind his run for mayor. She says this is just one more reason why the country needs to turn the page on the gerontocracy currently at the helm of both major parties. Republican Senator Mike Lee irresponsibly tweets out that the Minnesota gunman who shot four people killing two of them, including a Democratic state lawmaker of being a Marxist, while his roommate says he was a regular listener of Alex Jones' Infowars who was a Trump supporter. Tim Pool weighs in to the new war Israel has launched against Iran and what Donald Trump's role might have been. But boy does it seem like he has stacked his panel with a bunch of people who will make points on his behalf so he can avoid going on the record during such a sensitive matter. Netanyahu on the other hand is trying to justify why he's provoked a war with Iran by telling Americans that he's doing it for our safety. CNN for it's part points out that Iran has targeted Mossad's HQ, which is right in the middle of a highly populated part of Tel Aviv. Does that sound familiar? Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@majorityreportfm Check us out on Twitch here!: https://www.twitch.tv/themajorityreport Find our Rumble stream here!: https://rumble.com/user/majorityreport Check out our alt YouTube channel here!: https://www.youtube.com/majorityreportlive Gift a Majority Report subscription here: https://fans.fm/majority/gift Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! https://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: https://majority.fm/app Go to https://JustCoffee.coop and use coupon code majority to get 10% off your purchase! Check out today's sponsors:   MAGIC SPOON: Get 5 dollars off your next order at MagicSpoon.com/MAJORITYREPORT Or look for Magic Spoon on Amazon or in your nearest grocery store. DELETE ME: Text MAJORITY to 64000 for 20% off your DeleteMe subscription Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech @RussFinkelstein Check out Russ' podcast the New Yorker Political Scene Scene: https://rss.com/podcasts/newyorkerpoliticalscenescene/ Check out Matt’s show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Check out Matt Binder’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Subscribe to Brandon’s show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Check out Ava Raiza’s music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder – https://majorityreportradio.com/

Join Jeet Heer, National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation Magazine, as he dissects the alarming trends of political and military co-opting under the Trump administration. Heer shares insights on a chaotic press conference where Senator Alex Padilla faced aggressive law enforcement, revealing the growing rift between politics and policing. The discussion also highlights Trump's sudden change of heart on immigration, driven by economic concerns, all while he threatens protesters at his grand birthday bash. Expect sharp analysis peppered with wit!

Mark Joseph Stern, a senior writer at Slate and co-host of the Amicus podcast, dives into crucial Supreme Court issues. He unpacks the Trump administration's legal battles and its implications for democracy. Topics include controversial rulings on gun protections and workplace discrimination, and the tension within the Federalist Society affecting judicial appointments. The conversation also touches on contentious debates over birthright citizenship and the risks posed by book bans in education, emphasizing the importance of civil rights and educational integrity.