Episodes

It’s Hump Day! Sam speaks with Matt Duss, executive vice president at the Center for International Policy, to discuss what may to be come in terms of foreign policy in Trump’s 2nd term. Then, he speaks with Gregg Gonsalves, associate professor of epidemiology at Yale University, to discuss his recent piece in The Nation entitled “The […]

November 20, 2024

It’s News Day Tuesday! Sam and Emma speak with Tyler Vasseur, shop steward with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 9, to discuss the tentative agreement being negotiated between the NALC and the United States Postal Service (USPS). First, Sam and Emma run through updates on Ukraine’s use of US-made missiles in Russia, the […]

November 19, 2024

It’s ESVN Week #105! Emma and Bradley break down a wild Sunday of NFL action. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza’s music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ EMMA & BRADLEY’S MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS: Emma: Texans 24, Cowboys 10 Bradley: Texans 32, Cowboys 6

November 18, 2024

Happy Monday! Sam and Emma speak with Josh Cowen, professor of education policy at Michigan State University, to discuss his recent book The Privateers: How Billionaires Created a Culture War and Sold School Vouchers. First, Sam and Emma run through updates on Trump’s agenda of military-backed mass deportations, the Gaetz report, Trump’s cabinet confirmations, the GOP’s […]

November 18, 2024

It’s Casual Friday! Sam speaks with Astead Herndon, national politics reporter at the New York Times and host of “The Run-Up” podcast, to break down a crazy first week post-election.  First, Sam runs through updates on the developing picture of Trump’s cabinet, the Stop Terror Financing Act, and CFPB and NLRB action, also touching on establishment […]

November 15, 2024

It’s ESVN OT! Emma and Bradley are back with their picks for Week 11 of NFL action. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza’s music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ EMMA AND BRADLEY’S PICKS OF THE WEEK!: Emma (14-14-2): Commanders +4 vs. Eagles 49ers -6 vs. Seahawks Texans -7 vs. Cowboys Bradley (14-16): Ravens […]

November 14, 2024

It’s an EmMajority Report Thursday! Emma speaks with Jean Su, Energy Justice Director for the Center For Biological Diversity, to discuss her recent piece in the New Republic entitled “Trump’s Election Is a Disaster for the Climate—and an Opportunity.” Then, she speaks with Sina Toossi, senior fellow at the Center for International Policy, to discuss […]

November 14, 2024

It’s Hump Day! Sam speaks with Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, senior fellow at the American Immigration Council, to discuss what to expect in terms of immigration policy from a 2nd Trump term. Then, he speaks with Daniel Hunter, activist & co-author of the book What if Trump Wins?: An Interactive Pick-Your-Path Adventure. Follow Aaron on Twitter here: https://x.com/reichlinmelnick […]

November 13, 2024

It’s News Day Tuesday! Sam and Emma break down the biggest headlines of the day. First, they run through updates on Trump’s neo-con pivot for his administration, Israel’s failure to meet a US deadline to boost aid to Gaza (and the unlikelihood of repercussions), calls to annex the West Bank, final tallies on the US Senate […]

November 12, 2024

It’s ESVN Week #104! Emma and Bradley break down week 10 of NFL action. Follow Emma and Bradley on Twitter: @EmmaVigeland @BradKAlsop Check out Ava Raiza’s music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/

November 11, 2024