Bit of a break from regular programming here — sorry if you were expecting another scintillating essay on Israel/Palestine. But for the first time, watching a movie motivated me to track down the director and interview him about it, in hopes th

How To Spot Psychobabble Fads

Apr 9th, 2021 48m 51s

Notwithstanding the comically intense online vitriol he often seems to provoke, Jesse Singal is a fairly laid-back guy. He also has a new book out this week, The Quick Fix, which I’ve read and can recommend. Upon its publication Singal has been

How Boomers Ruined Everything

Mar 23rd, 2021 57m 38s

Helen Andrews’ fabulously acidic book Boomers has earned a rousing enough recommendation from me that I decided to feature her as the first guest in the newly revived M. Tracey podcast series, now hosted on Substack. Previously I’d been averse

Tulsi Gabbard on the Red Scare podcast!

Feb 3rd, 2020 41m 19s

Subscribe to Red Scare! https://www.patreon.com/posts/33684113 Support MT on Patreon and PayPal! https://www.patreon.com/mtracey paypal.me/mctracey Subscribe to MT on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLn4FMU_Fp-LBcdbYgYWow Get full ac

The Democratic candidates and foreign policy

Oct 10th, 2019 1h 39m

I talked to Branko Marcetic, writer for Jacobin and In These Times, about the foreign policy positioning of the Democratic primary candidates (or lack thereof). Support/subscribe on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https

Russiagate redux? Aaron Maté on Ukraine/impeachment

Sep 26th, 2019 56m 39s

I talked to Aaron Maté about the latest Ukraine/impeachment developments. This is derived from a YouTube livestream recorded September 25. Support MT on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey Get ful

Why Evangelicals support Trump

Sep 20th, 2019 1h 38m

I spoke to Ben Howe, author of the new book "The Immoral Majority," about his criticism of Evangelical Christian political power in the age of Trump. He himself is an Evangelical Christian and strongly dislikes Trump, but I tried to avoid the t

Presidential candidate Joe Sestak on foreign policy mistakes, Joe Biden, and Tulsi Gabbard

Sep 12th, 2019 55m 17s

I spoke to Democratic presidential candidate Joe Sestak in New Hampshire. If you're not familiar with him, you're probably not alone. But even "minor" candidates deserve a fair hearing, and it was an interesting discussion. Support on Patreon:

The founder of 8chan on mass shootings and the internet

Sep 6th, 2019 1h 14m

Fredrick Brennan, the founder of 8chan, has been in the news due to mass shooters posting "manifestos" on the site. We discuss his views on the contemporary internet. Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://p

Kyle Kulinski on political YouTube and setting up Bernie's interview with Joe Rogan

Aug 29th, 2019 1h 35m

I talked to Kyle Kulinski, the popular YouTube commentator also known as Secular Talk, about how he conceives of his role in the contemporary media landscape. We also discuss how he set up Bernie Sanders' interview with Joe Rogan! Support MT on

Dennis Kucinich on Tulsi Gabbard and the Democratic debates

Aug 2nd, 2019 1h

I talked to former Congressman and two-time presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich about the most recent Democratic debates, his 2017 trip to Syria with Tulsi Gabbard, and more. Support MT on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via Pay

Chris Arnade on the dignity of the American underclass

Jul 23rd, 2019 1h 48m

I talked to Chris Arnade, author of the new book "Dignity," about the virtues and despairs of the American underclass -- and about why some prominent Republicans like his book so much. Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscr

Trump goes to North Korea, Democrats lash out

Jul 3rd, 2019 50m 29s

I talk to Christine Ahn, the executive director of Women Cross DMZ, about Trump's surprise meeting with Kim Jong Un and Democrats' dismissive response. Support on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctrac

Debate recap from Miami

Jun 28th, 2019 48m 42s

MT went over various observations from the Democratic debates in Miami with Matt McDonald, managing editor of The Spectator USA. Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Bhaskar Sunkara on socialism, Bernie, and free speech

Jun 20th, 2019 1h 9m

I talked to Bhaskar Sunkara, the editor and founder of Jacobin magazine, about his new book, "The Socialist Manifesto," as well as Bernie, Warren, and online culture wars. Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Jamie Kilstein on the online culture wars

Jun 14th, 2019 1h 34m

The comedian Jamie Kilstein discusses his recent personal issues and the online culture wars that have driven us all insane. Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Is Tulsi Gabbard a Hindu Nationalist?

Jun 7th, 2019 1h 4m

I talk to Suhag Shukla, the executive director of the Hindu American Foundation, about the accusation that Tulsi Gabbard is a "Hindu Nationalist." Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Alan Dershowitz on Mueller and impeachment

May 31st, 2019 38m 39s

I talked to Alan Dershowitz about Robert Mueller's melodramatic statement and various legal issues around impeachment. Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Trump advisor Michael Caputo on being caught in Mueller's crosshairs

May 24th, 2019 1h 55m

I talk to Michael Caputo, former advisor to Trump, on his political history and the nature of his involvement with Robert Mueller's investigation. Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Mike Gravel on his 2020 presidential campaign

May 15th, 2019 1h 17m

I spoke to Sen. Mike Gravel, who at 89 is mounting another campaign for president after having been recruited by some teens. Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscribe

James Bamford on the despicable prosecution of Maria Butina

May 13th, 2019 1h 43m

Legendary journalist James Bamford discusses the abhorrent ordeal of Maria Butina, who is currently sitting in federal prison on trumped up charges of being a "Russian agent." Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Benjamin Wittes of Lawfare on collusion and the media

May 6th, 2019 1h 5m

I talked with Benjamin Wittes, a co-founder of Lawfare, about issues around the Mueller Report and media reporting thereof. Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Interview with Rob Goldstone, who arranged the infamous Trump Tower meeting in 2016

Apr 29th, 2019 1h 37m

Michael Tracey interviews music promoter Rob Goldstone, who unwittingly arranged the infamous Trump Tower meeting in 2016 and became embroiled in all manner of investigations for two years. Likely his most comprehensive interview to date. Get f

Glenn Greenwald on Trump/Russia and media corruption

Apr 25th, 2019 1h 16m

Michael Tracey talks to Glenn Greenwald about the fallout from the Mueller Report and the media's descent into deranged madness Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscribe

Interview with George Papadopoulos

Apr 16th, 2019 1h 56m

I interview George Papadopoulos, the man at the heart of the Trump/Russia investigation. Get full access to Michael Tracey at www.mtracey.net/subscribe