Beating the Drums of War
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 20 min
MTracey podcast
Episodes
"Liberation Day," Musk face-plants in Wisconsin, Bombing Iran, and more
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.mtracey.net Here’s a recording of my weekly discussion with Richard Hanania.
Apr 02, 2025•35 min
War Planning by Groupchat
Thank you Richard Hanania , Michael A Alexander , Crash Hall , Nick Huth , Chuck Nasmith , and many others for tuning into my live video with Richard Hanania ! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Zelensky's White House meltdown
This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 25 min
What I got wrong in 2024: Audio/Video
Since I’ve now figured out how to capture full video/audio broadcasts on Substack, I’m sending this out as an incredible end-of-year gift. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
Dec 31, 2024•49 min
Some Kind Of Heaven
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 that I could encourage more people to watch. The movie is called Some Kind of Heaven and it’s a documentary that defies any easy description. Ostensibly, it’s about The Villages, a massive retirement community in Florida that’s become well-known as a politic...
May 19, 2021•47 min
How To Spot Psychobabble Fads
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 greeted with a new wave of attempts to stigmatize both him and the book, primarily on the ground that he is allegedly “transphobic”—even though the book has nothing to do with Trans issues, and by no conceivable standard of reasonability could he be deem...
Apr 09, 2021•49 min
How Boomers Ruined Everything
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 to demarcating political conflict by generational lines, but this book has spicily dispelled any lingering apprehension I had in that regard. There’s plenty of cancellable material in here if you’re inclined to be scandalized — an apologia for the virtues ...
Mar 23, 2021•58 min
Tulsi Gabbard on the Red Scare podcast!
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 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe...
Feb 03, 2020•41 min
The Democratic candidates and foreign policy
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://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 39 min
Russiagate redux? Aaron Maté on Ukraine/impeachment
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 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe...
Sep 26, 2019•57 min
Why Evangelicals support Trump
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 typical "Never Trump" discursive pitfalls! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 38 min
Presidential candidate Joe Sestak on foreign policy mistakes, Joe Biden, and Tulsi Gabbard
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: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe...
Sep 12, 2019•55 min
The founder of 8chan on mass shootings and the internet
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://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Kyle Kulinski on political YouTube and setting up Bernie's interview with Joe Rogan
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 Patreon: https://patreon.com/mtracey Support via PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe...
Aug 29, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Dennis Kucinich on Tulsi Gabbard and the Democratic debates
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 PayPal: https://paypal.me/mctracey This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe...
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr
Chris Arnade on the dignity of the American underclass
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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
Jul 23, 2019•1 hr 48 min
Trump goes to North Korea, Democrats lash out
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/mctracey Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaLn4FMU_Fp-LBcdbYgYWow This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe...
Jul 03, 2019•50 min
Debate recap from Miami
MT went over various observations from the Democratic debates in Miami with Matt McDonald, managing editor of The Spectator USA. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
Jun 28, 2019•49 min
Bhaskar Sunkara on socialism, Bernie, and free speech
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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
Jun 20, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Jamie Kilstein on the online culture wars
The comedian Jamie Kilstein discusses his recent personal issues and the online culture wars that have driven us all insane. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 34 min
Is Tulsi Gabbard a Hindu Nationalist?
I talk to Suhag Shukla, the executive director of the Hindu American Foundation, about the accusation that Tulsi Gabbard is a "Hindu Nationalist." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Alan Dershowitz on Mueller and impeachment
I talked to Alan Dershowitz about Robert Mueller's melodramatic statement and various legal issues around impeachment. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
May 31, 2019•39 min
Trump advisor Michael Caputo on being caught in Mueller's crosshairs
I talk to Michael Caputo, former advisor to Trump, on his political history and the nature of his involvement with Robert Mueller's investigation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
May 24, 2019•1 hr 56 min
Mike Gravel on his 2020 presidential campaign
I spoke to Sen. Mike Gravel, who at 89 is mounting another campaign for president after having been recruited by some teens. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
May 15, 2019•1 hr 17 min
James Bamford on the despicable prosecution of Maria Butina
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." This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
May 13, 2019•1 hr 43 min
Benjamin Wittes of Lawfare on collusion and the media
I talked with Benjamin Wittes, a co-founder of Lawfare, about issues around the Mueller Report and media reporting thereof. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
May 06, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Interview with Rob Goldstone, who arranged the infamous Trump Tower meeting in 2016
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. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
Apr 29, 2019•1 hr 38 min
Glenn Greenwald on Trump/Russia and media corruption
Michael Tracey talks to Glenn Greenwald about the fallout from the Mueller Report and the media's descent into deranged madness This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Interview with George Papadopoulos
I interview George Papadopoulos, the man at the heart of the Trump/Russia investigation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mtracey.net/subscribe
Apr 16, 2019•1 hr 57 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android
Open in Metacast