
The Conversation
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Can Manchin Save Us?
David Shuster hosts. Democratic Strategist Christina Carrica Haley discusses Sen. Joe Manchin's efforts to broker a deal on the debt ceiling. Juliana Kaplan breaks down how the effort to roll back prevailing wage laws has lead to dangerous conditions for construction workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Freedom Struggle
Jessica Burbank hosts. Resilience Force Executive Director Saket Soni joins to discuss how he discovered a huge human trafficking operation, and what he did to end it. Democratic Strategist Kristal Knight joins to discuss Jeff Zients and what the role of White House Chief of Staff entails. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taking On the Monster
Cenk Uygur hosts. Former Republican U.S. Congressman Joe Walsh breaks down the race between Trump and DeSantis, and the state of the Republican Party. Representative Ro Khanna joins to discuss whether or not he will run for a senate seat or for president in 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ron to the Rescue?
Cenk Uygur hosts. Republican Political Strategist and Pollster John Thomas joins to talk about his pro-DeSantis SuperPAC, and Trump's primary chances in 2024. Ester Ting Memorial Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences Keith Humphreys joins to talk about how libertarianism is impacting the San Francisco drug crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cooking With Gas
Jessica Burbank hosts. The Nation's DC Bureau Chief Chris Lehmann joins to discuss the REAL reason why the right is obsessed with gas stoves. Author Jihyun Park talks about escaping life in North Korea not once, but twice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pompeo Gets NASTY
Jessica Burbank hosts. The Guardian Breaking News Editor Martin Pengelly joins to discuss the bombshells revealed in Mike Pompeo's latest book. Race Forward Executive VP Eric Ward breaks down the harassment, threats, and violence Democratic lawmakers are facing from the right. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox Melts Down...Again
Cenk Uygur hosts. Mediaite contributing editor Sarah Rumpf joins to discuss Fox News' outrage. The Guardian's Senior US Reporter Joan Greve joins to break down who might replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

World's Worst Breakfast
Cenk Uygur hosts. "Fox Populism" Author and CUNY Associate Professor Reece Peck joins to talk about Fox News and the left abandoning populism. Freedom from Religion Foundation Co-President and Co-Founder Annie Laurie Gaylor and American Humanist Association Executive Director Nadya Dutchin join to talk about the harm caused by the National Prayer Breakfast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP Dunks on Santos
David Shuster hosts. Insider Politics Reporter Bryan Metzger joins to talk about what the GOP really thinks of new Representative and confirmed liar George Santos. MMFA Senior Researcher Alex Kaplan discusses Roku's platforming of a Qanon-promoting channel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump of the Tropics
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Democratic Strategist Calvin Dark joins to discuss the democratic ramifications of the organized attack on congressional buildings by Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil. Guardian Washington Bureau Chief David Smith breaks down the controversy around Biden and recently discovered classified documents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

March Towards Authoritarianism
David Shuster hosts. Race Forward Executive VP Eric Ward joins to talk about Kevin McCarthy's relationship with insurrectionists. Guardian Senior US Political Reporter Joan Greve breaks down the alliance between Kevin McCarthy and extremists like Marjorie Taylor Greene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Psycho Cops
Jessica Burbank hosts. The Nation Senior Editor Lizzy Ratner joins to discuss the impact of the 90s on modern politics. Criminal Defense Attorney Joseph Tully joins to talk about how psychopaths are drawn to and commonly found in law enforcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cenk Soaks It In
Cenk Uygur hosts. Dr. Gloria Mark author of the book "Attention Span", breaks down what real life factors are hurting and shortening our attention spans. Dr. Alex Wills, author of "Give a F*ck, Actually", talks about Radical Emotional Acceptance, and how to identify and experience your emotions. 230110__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cenk Gets HAPPY
Cenk Uygur hosts. Dr. Robert Waldinger discusses his book "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness", and breaks down how to live a good, happy life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doomed Debt
David Shuster hosts. REFORM Alliance COO / CAO Jessica Jackson joins to talk about the work the organization does to address mass incarceration and those family members affected. Insider Senior Economic Policy Reporter Ayelet Sheffey joins to talk about the current court battles against BIden's Student Loan Forgiveness efforts. 230105__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vote With Your Feet
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Washington Post Reporter Justin Moyer joins to discuss Biden's plan to address homelessness. Insider Senior Business News Reporter Samantha Delouya breaks down 2022's workplace trends, including quiet quitting, career cushioning, and more. 230104__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shady Schultz
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Starbucks Workers United Lead Organizer Tyler Keeling joins to discuss the goals and demands of striking workers across the country. TYT National Correspondent Matt Sheffield shares his latest reporting on how Trump aides lied about the 2020 election in order to advance their careers 230103__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Goblin Mode
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. SBP Executive Director Edgardo Maldonado joins to talk about the work that SBP is doing to rebuild disaster-affected Puerto Rico. The Guardian Copy Editor Matthew Cantor joins to talk about the wildest words that defined 2022. 221228__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Violence Doesn't Stop For the Holidays
Jessica Burbank hosts. Moj Mahdara, Founding Member Iranian Diaspora Collective, joins to talk about the escalating violence against Iranian protesters at the hands of the Iranian government. Kids Fight Climate Change President and Founder Ajani Stella joins to share how his organization is working to educate children around the world about the current climate crisis. 221227__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Armenia Under Attack
David Shuster hosts. Freelance journalist Pete Pattisson discusses his ten years worth of work covering the human rights abuses against low wage migrant workers in Qatar leading up to the World Cup. System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian joins to speak out about the attacks on Armenia from Azerbaijan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tech Bros <3 Elon
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Insider Senior Correspondent Ben Bergman joins to discuss Twitter's hostile working conditions under Elon Musk's controversial leadership. Girls Embracing Mothers Founder and President Brittany Barnett shares information on a new report release highlighting the lack of information on children of incarcerated parents. 221221__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pick This Guy!
Cenk Uygur hosts. Giffords Senior Advisor Ryan Busse discusses the current state of gun laws in America. Washington Post reporter Isaac Stanley-Becker breaks down what led to Kari Lake's midterm loss. 221220__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Populist Bipartisanship Wins
Cenk Uygur hosts. Charleston West Virginia City Council members Joe Solomon & Frank Annie discuss winning their elections, and running on a campaign on populist bipartisanship. Mapping Police Violence Founder Samuel Sinyangwe joins to discuss how police killings have increased since George Floyd's murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Trump Bounce Back?
David Shuster hosts. Vox Senior Politics Reporter Christian Paz breaks down the rise in Latino representation in Congress. David Smith discusses Trump's low energy presidential campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Real ANTIFA
Jessica Burbank hosts. Intercept columnist Natasha Lennard joins to talk about anti-fascist movements in the United States, and how they are being mobilized to protect queer spaces. Insider Senior Reporter Haven Orecchio-Egresitz discusses her reporting on anti-trans murders in the past year, and effect of lack of mental health access across the country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chalk Lines
Cenk Uygur hosts. Intercept contributor Austin Ahlman joins to discuss how Democrats are successfully embracing populism. Western States Center Senior Fellow Wajahat Ali joins to talk about the rise in right-wing terrorism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Down Goes Trump?
Cenk Uygur hosts. Geopolitical Analyst Harley Lippman joins to discuss the political ramifications of Brittney Griner's release. Criminal Defense Attorney Joseph Tully breaks down what happens now after the Trump Organization criminal tax fraud guilty verdict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden's Labor Blunder
David Shuster hosts. Labor and Diversity Expert Jason Greer breaks down what happens next for railroad workers, and what they can do to get the paid sick leave they have been fighting for. Vice Senior Reporter David Gilbert talks about how Elon Musk is bringing Nazis back to Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Militant Optimism
Cenk Uygur hosts. "Knock Down the House" Filmmaker Rachel Lears joins to talk about her follow up documentary "To The End". Intercept reporter Robert Mackey joins to discuss how Elon Musk is being advised on major Twitter decisions by well known right-wing trolls, including Andy Ngo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

GOP In Fighting Gets Personal
Cenk Uygur hosts. Author and political accountant DeVeria Flowers shares the inspiration behind her uplifting adult coloring books. Former Nevada state GOP chairwoman Amy Tarkanian shares her experience being attacked in a disgusting speech by an unhinged Nevada Republican. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fox News Buries the Truth
David Shuster hosts. Quincy Institute Research Fellow Jake Werner talks about the recent wave of protests in China over the country's strict Zero-Covid crackdowns. Media Matters Research Director Craig Harrington discusses how Fox News completely buried any mention of Trump's dinner with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justice for Rasheem
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Yokena Anderson and Marnee Topkins, family of Rasheem Carter, seek answers after his unsolved disappearance. TransLash.org Founder and CEO Imara Jones joins to discuss how politicians can prioritize, support, and protect the trans community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Psychological Warfare with Trump
Cenk Uygur hosts. Neuroscientist Bobby Azarian, PH.D discusses whether or not a third party can defeat Trump. Former U.S. Congressman Joe Walsh talks about Republican silence on Trump's recent dinner with white supremacist Nick Fuentes and anti-semitic Kanye West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tech Bros Populating The World
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Duvalier Malone joins to discuss his two books "Those Who Give a Damn" and "Vote Children Vote" and the fight to end voter suppression. Insider correspondent Julia Black joins to talk about Billionaires trying to fill Earth with genetically superior kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They Are Not Afraid
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Author and Activist talks about her book "Daughters of Smoke and Fire" and how it relates to the current protests in Iran. Authors and Entrepreneurs Shay and Shab Safar talk about fight for women's rights in Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Calling Out Hypocrites
Cenk Uygur hosts. TYT's Breakdown Contributor Conscious Lee talks about Christian and conservative hypocrisy surrounding "grooming" and violence. Writer and Activist Jordan's Uhl talks about how oil companies raised record profits while consumers struggle at the gas pump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can You Delete the Internet?
Cenk Uygur hosts. Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle shares his experience creating and working on the Internet Archive, one of the largest libraries in the world. Scioto Valley Guardian Editor-in-Chief Derek Meyers talks about the unfair felony wiretapping charge he recieved for his journalism work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gen Z Saves the Day
David Shuster hosts. Super Age author Bradley Schurman joins to talk about the power of the youth vote, and the diversity in ages of elected officials during this midterm election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The New, Surprising, and Untrue
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Senior Tech Correspondent for Insider, Adam Rogers joins to discuss how social media polarized America. Dakota Hall comes back to The Conversation to talk about the impact young voters had during the midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The F Word
Cenk Uygur hosts. Political commentator Larry Elder joins to talk about the state of the Republican Party, the Central Park 5, Fascism, and everything in-between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blind Spots
David Shuster hosts. Journalist Victoria Law discusses her investigation into prison sexual assault for The Intercept. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Search for Justice
Cenk Uygur hosts. Andy Ostroy, host of The Back Room Podcast, talks the murder of his wife and the election of Donald Trump changed his life. Amy Franck and Lindsey Knapp share their experience after a group of Proud Boys terrorized a local Drag Brunch in North Carolina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Permanent Distortion
Cenk Uygur hosts. Dr. Nomi Prins, Geo-economist and author of "Permanent Distortion," discusses what the Federal Reserve is and its unchecked power when it comes to generating money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Milking Water Buffalo
David Shuster hosts: Author John Moody discusses his latest book "The World We Wish" and his thoughts on China's growth. Author David Moscow talks about his book "From Scratch" and discusses where food really comes from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Watching the Polls
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore joins again to discuss the top issues on the minds of AAPI voters heading into the midterms. Reform Alliance COO/CAO Jessica Jackson talks about the issue of crime, and how to deal with it properly as voters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We've Been Here Before
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Emily Flitter Joins to discuss her new book The White Wall: How Big Finance Bankrupts Black America and the deep-rooted racism in America's Financial Industy. Lenore Anderson; The President of Alliance for Safety and Justice, also joins to discuss her new book In Their Names and explain how to build a new safety movement to fix the criminal justice system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Happens in Texas Doesn't Stay in Texas
Cenk Uygur hosts. Rochelle Garza joins to discuss her campaign for Texas Attorney General and how important it is for a Democrat to win the statewide office. Julia Rock, a reporter from The Lever discusses the corruption taking place in the North Carolina Senate Race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From the Bottom Up
David Shuster hosts. CA-29 Congressional Candidate Angélica Dueñas talks about her priorities as a progressive alternative to "corporate Democrat" Tony Cárdenas. Deputy Communications Director of United We Dream José Muñoz talks about dis/misinformation attacks on the Hispanic and Latinx communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Boots on the Ground
Adrienne Lawrence hosts. ME-2 Congressional candidate Tiffany Bond talks about her race and running her campaign as an independent. Democratic candidate in North Carolina House District 74 talks about her progressive campaign and how Trump's 2016 election win inspired her to run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hold the Line
Cenk Uygur hosts. Former Metropolitan Police Department Officer Michael Fanone joins to share his harrowing experience on January 6th at the capitol. TYT Investigates Contributor Andrew Hirschfeld talks about Motorola's backing of political candidates who support the big lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices