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  • NEA President Becky Pringle on Power, Politics, and Public Schools

    NEA President Becky Pringle on Power, Politics, and Public Schools
    2025/09/16
    Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, sits at the table for a wide-ranging conversation about the urgent challenges facing public education. President Pringle reflects on her journey from the classroom to union leadership and shares how educators are standing up against book bans, funding cuts, and other political attacks on schools. We also dig into the fight for equity, the lasting impact of COVID, teacher shortages, and why protecting public education is inseparable from protecting democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 16 分
  • MSNBC Host Michael Steele on Being A Republican in the MAGA Era

    MSNBC Host Michael Steele on Being A Republican in the MAGA Era
    2025/09/12
    MSNBC host and Former RNC Chair Michael Steele comes to the table with a candid, funny, and deeply personal conversation about his accidental rise through the Republican Party and the moral compass that guided his leadership. We reflect on the loneliness of party chairmanship, Chair Steele’s resistance to Trumpism, and the broken culture of politics today. With stories from the farm to the convention floor, this episode is part family reunion, part political therapy. And ends with one of our best-ever Sit Your Ass Down Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 17 分
  • Senator Ruben Gallego (AZ) - On Veterans, Vibes, and Bringing Men Back Into the Fold

    Senator Ruben Gallego (AZ) - On Veterans, Vibes, and Bringing Men Back Into the Fold
    2025/09/02
    Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona joins us for a candid conversation about the Democratic Party’s blind spots with men and communities of color and why campaigns need to break out of cookie-cutter approaches. A Marine combat veteran, Sen. Gallego has strong feelings on Gaza and the future of U.S.–Israel relations. He also lays out what Democrats must do to connect authentically, claim credit for their wins, and fight for voters who feel overlooked. And we couldn’t let him go without asking the burning question on many minds: “What was he doing in Iowa?” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 分
  • Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL)

    Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL)
    2025/08/26
    U.S. Representative Lauren Underwood of Illinois joins us to talk about the moment she left a career in health care to run for office—and the fight that’s kept her going. From defending the ACA to confronting America’s maternal health crisis, she brings both policy chops and personal stakes to her work as one of the most effective members of Congress. She breaks down what power really looks like in Washington, how the Congressional Black Caucus uses it, and why the difference between life and death for millions too often comes down to politics. Also: Congress is just like middle school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 分
  • Rep. Sarah McBride (DE)

    Rep. Sarah McBride (DE)
    2025/08/19
    Freshman U.S. Representative Sarah McBride of Delaware joins us at the table for a candid conversation on leadership, identity, and the stakes of today’s politics. She reflects on how personal loss and advocacy led her to public service and why healthcare is central to her fight. Rep. McBride calls out “Trumpcare” for gutting Medicaid and shares her mission to expand childcare and paid family leave for every American. We also talk about the strength it takes to navigate cruelty and bullying in Congress with dignity as well as the GOP’s obsession with culture wars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 分
  • Bonus Episode: Quorum Break with Texas Black Caucus Reps

    Bonus Episode: Quorum Break with Texas Black Caucus Reps
    2025/08/15
    In this bonus episode, we speak with four members of the Texas Legislative Black Caucus—Venton Jones, Christian Manuel, Lauren Ashley Simmons, and Charlene Ward Johnson—who fled the state to block a racially driven gerrymander designed to give Republicans five more U.S. House seats at the expense of Black and Latino representation. They describe the personal and safety sacrifices of leaving home as well as the national stakes for democracy. They also call for resources and sustained investment in Texas Democrats, warning that what happens in Texas could shape the entire country’s political future. (00:00) Unpacking the Texas Quorum Break and Racial Gerrymandering (08:09) How Texas Gerrymandering Threatens American Democracy Nationally (15:00) The Personal Sacrifices and Threats Faced by Texas Legislators (30:13) Texas Democrats' Strategy and Urgent Call for National Support (45:28) SYAD and Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間
  • Dr. Annie Andrews

    Dr. Annie Andrews
    2025/08/12
    South Carolina pediatrician and mom Dr. Annie Andrews sits at the table to talk about her 2026 Senate race against Lindsey Graham. From kids’ health care and vaccine misinformation to political courage and campaign lessons, Dr. Andrews brings passion and heart. We reflect on running tough races in red states and why authenticity matters now more than ever. Plus: a sharp “Sit Your Ass Down” award and behind-the-scenes stories from the trail. This is a conversation about hope, grit, and fighting like hell for the next generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 分
  • Governor Andy Beshear (KY)

    Governor Andy Beshear (KY)
    2025/08/05
    Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joins us for a conversation about what real leadership looks like in times of crisis. From devastating tornadoes to historic floods, Beshear has led his state through moments when politics fades and community takes center stage. In this episode, he shares what it means to show up for people every day, how faith and public service connect, and why helping your neighbors is the real work of government. This is a candid look at the challenges and values that shape his approach to serving Kentuckians and an honest talk about what it takes to lead when it matters most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 分