Podcast Episodes featuring Mark Hertsgaard

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We’re at a “Which Side Are You On” Moment: Randi Weingarten, plus Mark Hertsgaard on climate politics and David Cole on Kavanaugh

The Nation Podcasts - September 05, 2018 22:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
In Oklahoma and West Virgina and Missouri, teachers have led amazingly successful battles against Republican budget-cutting and tax breaks for the wealthy. Although the Supreme Court’s Janus decision sought to cripple the ability of public sector unions to engage in politics, recent polls show th...

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A Russia Strategy for Progressives: Katrina vanden Heuvel; plus Mark Hertsgaard on cellphone safety, and Stephanie Schriock on Emily’s List

The Nation Podcasts - April 04, 2018 22:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
How progressives should think about Russia: Katrina vanden Heuvel talks about Putin and his history, the democratic opposition inside Russia, and assuring American election integrity in the face of threats from both Russians and Republicans. Plus: How big wireless muddied the waters on cell phon...

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Hurricane politics and climate change in the Age of Trump: Mark Hertsgaard and John Nichols; plus Alfred McCoy on Cyberwar with China

The Nation Podcasts - September 13, 2017 22:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 290 ratings
Scott Pruitt, who Trump appointed to head the EPA, says we should be helping victims of the hurricanes in Florida and Texas, and not debating climate change. Mark Hertsgaard has a different view--and John Nichols explains why Scott Pruitt is a disaster. Also, Alfred McCoy talks about the Pentag...

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Free Forum - Trump Takes Office, Millions Hit Streets with Drew Dellinger, Richard Eskow & Mark Hertsgaard

Free Forum with Terrence McNally - January 25, 2017 00:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 28 ratings
I recently broke my two-year hiatus with a show of reflections on the election and the path forward. I couldn’t resist again this week, following the inauguration of Donald Trump and the millions around the US and the globe who marched yesterday. in protest. I discuss recent events and t...

Books written by Mark Hertsgaard

A Day in the Life: The Music and Artistry of the Beatles
Mark Hertsgaard

448 pages - ★★★★ - 1.09K ratings