The Majority Report with Sam Seder

Hannah Gaskill and Dan Belson, reporters from the Baltimore Sun, dive into the alarming impact of their paper's acquisition by David Smith’s company. They discuss the shift in editorial focus and the implementation of gag orders that stifle journalistic freedom. The duo highlights their ongoing contract negotiations amidst accusations of union-busting tactics. Additionally, they advocate for public support and explain how silencing journalists threatens democracy.

Dr. Mohamed Mustafa, an Australian emergency physician and advocate for building a children's hospital in Gaza, shares harrowing insights from his medical missions amidst ongoing conflict. He highlights the dire lack of medical supplies and the underreported casualty toll in Gaza. Meanwhile, Jennifer Welch, an interior designer and co-host of the I've Had It podcast, explores what it means to be progressive in Oklahoma, analyzing the influence of megachurch culture on political mobilization. Together, they deliver a blend of humanitarian urgency and cultural critique.

Amanda Frost, a Professor at the University of Virginia and author of *You Are Not American*, dives into the complex history of citizenship stripping in America. She explores how race and lineage have shaped who belongs in the country. Frost discusses past injustices, including the Dred Scott case and wartime denaturalizations, illustrating the fragility of citizenship. She also offers insights on modern immigration policies, advocating for more humane approaches like increased work visas and protections for undocumented workers.

David Klion, a columnist at The Nation and contributing editor at Jewish Currents, joins to discuss Bari Weiss’s controversial new role at CBS News. They delve into the implications of media consolidation and how it mirrors authoritarian tactics seen in countries like Russia and Hungary. Klion critiques the current state of free speech under the Trump administration, exploring the pressures faced by journalists and public figures. The conversation also touches on the growing economic inequality exacerbated by political decisions.

Austin Kocher, a political and legal geographer at Syracuse University, reveals alarming trends in ICE activities and the rising deportation rates driven by non-criminal cases. He offers insights into the Enforcement Dashboard, highlighting geographic patterns of arrests and troubling detention conditions, including those affecting pregnant detainees. Dan O'Sullivan, co-host of The Outfit, connects the dots between Donald Trump's leadership and mafia-style tactics, discussing extortion-like demands and the financial ties linking organized crime to American institutions.

Zachary Foster, a historian of Palestine, shares chilling insights on the ongoing ground invasion in Gaza City, discussing displacement, bombardments, and the dire humanitarian crisis. He critiques U.S. complicity and highlights the horrific conditions of starvation in northern Gaza. Michelle Eisen, a seasoned Starbucks barista and union leader, delves into the struggles for better working conditions and fair wages amidst ongoing negotiations with the company. She provides a candid look at the challenges of organizing and how listeners can support baristas amidst these turbulent times.

Will Sommer, a senior reporter at The Bulwark focused on right-wing media, dives into the chaotic reaction from conservative circles to recent political events, including a controversial murder case. Meanwhile, Jose Luis Granados Ceja, a Mexican journalist, analyzes the Trump administration's military actions in Venezuela and their implications for U.S.-Latin American relations. The conversation also touches on free speech, conspiracy theories, and the growing tensions that impact both local and global communities.

Megan Greenwell, a journalist and author of *Bad Company: Private Equity and the Death of the American Dream*, delves into the damaging effects of private equity on American industries. She discusses how these firms prioritize profit, leading to job losses and the deterioration of essential services, particularly in healthcare and media. Greenwell also critiques the chaotic narratives surrounding political events, emphasizing the need for accountability in media portrayal. With vivid case studies, she highlights the urgent need for regulatory reform to protect communities from escalating inequality.

The governor of Utah irresponsibly releases partial information about the Charlie Kirk shooter, even encouraging people to interpret it themselves. He then admits to praying that the shooter would be from another country or not one of "us". Donald Trump goes on Fox & Friends and proclaims, "he doesn't care about radicals on the right". Donald Trump grieves the loss of Charlie Kirk by dancing at Yankee Stadium. When asked how he is holding up Trump replied by bragging about the new White House ballroom. Host of the Adam Friedland Show, Adam Friedland joins the show to discuss the fallout from his interview with Rep. Ritchie Torres. Howard Lutnick thinks tries to play a semantics game about tariffs not being inflationary as if people care about the terminology regarding rising prices. Chuck Schumer gives the Senate GOP a real what for over the exercising of the nuclear option to push through nominations. All that and more The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. 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 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: CURRENT AFFAIRS: for 30% off for a year on any subscription of your choice, go to currentaffairs.org/subscribe and enter the code MAJORITYREPORT at checkout. The offer expires October 31st.   SUNSET LAKE:  Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and through September 14th, you can save 30% on all Sunset Lake CBD’s Tinctures when you use the coupon code FallTincture Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech 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/

It is an Emmajority Report Thursday on the Majority Report. On today's show: Right Wing broadcaster Charlie Kirk is shot and killed on a university campus in Utah. Simultaneously three teenagers were wounded in a shooting in a high school in Colorado. As of writing this the Kirk shooter is still at large and unknown but that has not stopped right-wing media from blaming "Democrats" despite clear data on violence coming from right-wing extremist. Professor at Cambridge University and Political Economist, Jostein Hauge joins the show to discuss his piece "What Does China Want". Checkout his Substack The Global Currents Host of the Better Offline podcast and publisher of the Where's Your Ed At newsletter to discuss why everybody is losing money on Ai. In the Fun Half: Matt Binder and Brandon Sutton Join the show. The MR Crew further discusses the murder of Charlie Kirk and America's culture of violence. Trump looks very unhealthy at a 9/11 ceremony in Arlington, VA all that and more. The Congress switchboard number is (202) 224-3121. You can use this number to connect with either the U.S. Senate or the House of Representatives. 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 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: CURRENT AFFAIRS: for 30% off for a year on any subscription of your choice, go to currentaffairs.org/subscribe and enter the code MAJORITYREPORT at checkout. The offer expires October 31st.   SUNSET LAKE:  Head to SunsetLakeCBD.com and through September 14th, you can save 30% on all Sunset Lake CBD’s Tinctures when you use the coupon code FallTincture Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattLech 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/