May Robson

Jonathan Freedland speaks with New York Times journalist Jonathan Swan about how Donald Trump’s second term differs from his first, arguing that political and legal opposition has weakened and left the president with few internal checks. The discussion examines the use of executive power to reshape the economy, immigration policy and the presidency itself, and considers the consequences for the United States and the wider world.

The podcast examines the growing influence of left-wing Democrats, highlighting Zohran Mamdani's rise in New York, Abdul El-Sayed's political profile in Michigan and calls for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to run for president in 2028. Jonathan Freedland and Bhaskar Sunkara discuss whether democratic socialism has moved into the political mainstream and whether its supporters can attract crucial swing voters.