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  1. 1D AGO

    Will the Ukraine war force Putin's exit?

    Has the Ukraine war done more damage to Russia than we've heard? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Adam O’Neal sits down with David Ignatius to discuss how the war is going, what Ukraine's future holds and what Russia would look like without Vladimir Putin.

    22 min

  2. 3D AGO

    What Thomas Massie's loss means for MAGA

    After Thomas Massie's primary defeat, what does the future hold for the GOP and the MAGA movement? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Kate Andrews, James Hohmann and Robert Gebelhoff discuss the political cost of breaking from President Donald Trump and whether Republicans are speeding toward a midterms disaster.

    19 min

  3. 4D AGO

    Why Bernie Sanders is wrong about Sweden

    Why do progressives like Sen. Bernie Sanders love Scandinavia so much? In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Damir Marusic, Adam O'Neal and Dominic Pino debunk the myth of the Swedish socialist utopia.

    26 min

  4. MAY 15

    Graham Platner is forcing Dems to change

    Are voters rejecting career politicians? The 2026 midterms are already being shaken up by populist firebrands and antiestablishment outsiders. In this episode of "Make It Make Sense," Kate Andrews, Carine Hajjar and James Desio break down Graham Platner’s controversial momentum in Maine, James Talarico's polished strategy in Texas and Spencer Pratt’s AI-fueled mayoral run in Los Angeles. Are voters ready to overhaul the political elite, or are these candidates just the latest shiny objects in the national culture war?

    33 min

  5. MAY 13

    Has the U.S. lost the Iran war?

    This episode of "Make It Make Sense," moderated by James Hohmann, asks a critical geopolitical question on where the United States stands with Iran. Damir Marusic and Carine Hajjar debate whether the U.S. has achieved its strategic objectives and if pursuing a new diplomatic deal with Tehran is actually worthwhile. Also, can the Strait of Hormuz be opened without total war? And why is Gen Z against war in Iran?

    52 min

  6. MAY 11

    Should you be worried about hantavirus?

    The hantavirus outbreak has reminded many about the mistakes of covid-19. In this episode, hosts Adam O'Neal, James Hohmann, Carine Hajjar and Kate Andrews discuss whether the confirmed cases on the Hondius cruise ship should cause concern — or if the media and public are overreacting.

    46 min

  7. APR 15

    Are colleges undermining education with easy A's?

    An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 02:36 - Are colleges undermining education with easy A's? 17:41 - How does cannabis affect the human brain? 27:14 - Will Americans be able to make whiskey at home?

    35 min

  8. APR 14

    Affordability gets worse as Iran war drags

    An upcoming Washington Post Opinions show. Stay tuned. 00:00 - Monologue 02:49 - Affordability gets worse as Iran war drags 16:36 - Trump AI meme angers MAGA 28:22 - Who really pays taxes in America?

    39 min
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