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  • LA Mayor Karen Bass

    LA Mayor Karen Bass
    2026/01/06
    We kick off the new season in Los Angeles with Mayor Karen Bass, and she doesn’t hold back. She takes on her journey as a public servant and explains why she left Congress to come home and lead a city in crisis. We also dig into affordability and the policies that push people onto the streets and how her team has fought homelessness by cutting red tape and fixing broken systems. We also talk wildfire recovery, climate extremes, and the misinformation that fuels blame. Then Mayor Bass gets real about ICE raids, protests, and why nonviolent pushback matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 分
  • Vice President Kamala Harris

    Vice President Kamala Harris
    2025/12/17
    In our season finale, we sit down with Kamala Harris for an unguarded conversation about the weight of leadership and the search for steadiness through faith, family, purpose, and friendships forged through fire. Vice President Harris reflects on building a presidential campaign in 107 days, making history with the confirmation of Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, and refusing to let others define her right to be in the room. Together, we talk about a Democratic Party that can’t play it safe forever as well as the dangers of misinformation and disinformation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 分
  • Rachel Maddow: The Stories That Shape Us — Journalism, Courage, and Staying Human

    Rachel Maddow: The Stories That Shape Us — Journalism, Courage, and Staying Human
    2025/12/09
    Rachel Maddow joins us for a candid conversation about history and the fight for democracy. She traces her path from AIDS activism to journalism and explains how she learned to use stories to move hearts as well as minds. We also wrestle with PEPFAR, mass incarceration and Trump-era abuses, and we talk about protecting our own power and holding on to hope while we try to push this country forward. In the end, Rachel reminds us that telling the truth is its own form of power, and she challenges us to keep doing the work our moment demands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 12 分
  • From Public Health to Public Office: Dr. Amy Acton, Democratic Candidate for Governor of Ohio

    From Public Health to Public Office: Dr. Amy Acton, Democratic Candidate for Governor of Ohio
    2025/12/02
    We sit down with Dr. Amy Acton to talk about her run for governor and why she believes Ohio is ready for honest, people-first leadership. She reflects on her childhood, leading Ohio through COVID, and why corruption and rising costs demand a new approach to government. Dr. Acton knows what it takes to rebuild trust and strengthen our communities. She reminds us that ordinary people can create extraordinary change. Together, we explore how courage, empathy, and real connection can move Ohio forward — and why this moment calls all of us to rise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Rep. Ro Khanna (CA) on Epstein, Gaza, and the Cult of the Modern GOP

    Rep. Ro Khanna (CA) on Epstein, Gaza, and the Cult of the Modern GOP
    2025/11/25
    Fresh off our live Substack conversation (https://youtu.be/y03YuHvgPKY?si=Beilobr67rG0qqt6), we decided to revisit one of our most talked-about conversations. The insights from U.S. Representative Ro Khanna of California feel more timely than ever. He joins us to talk about why Democrats must reject Trump-style politics and lead with moral clarity. We discuss his push to release the Epstein files, his refusal to be part of policies that harm everyday Americans, and his belief that economic justice is key to rebuilding trust. He shares how his identity as an Indian American, shaped by Gandhi’s legacy, fuels his public service and how his long history with HBCUs sparked a broader commitment to equity, education, and opportunity for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 28 分
  • At the Kids' Table: The Federal Shutdown

    At the Kids' Table: The Federal Shutdown
    2025/11/18
    On this special “At the Kids’ Table” episode, we flip the script and hand the mic to teen host Margo, and answer questions about the government shutdown and how it hurts families who rely on health care and SNAP. Together we dig into what leaders owe the people they serve and what makes a good president—all through the honest, unfiltered lens of a young voter in the making. Margo has no trouble reminding us that kids are paying attention and deserve real answers from grown-ups, not spin. Also, we give out the inaugural the “Sit Your Butt Down” Award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    34 分
  • Shaping Presidential Primaries: The Role of Early States

    Shaping Presidential Primaries: The Role of Early States
    2025/11/11
    In this episode, we sit down with three of the hardest-working people in politics: party chairs of the early primary states. Ray Buckley of New Hampshire, Daniele Monroe-Moreno of Nevada, and Christale Spain of South Carolina talk about what it really means to run a state party. We dig into how under-resourced these operations are, why state parties are the backbone of democracy, and how early states shape the national conversation long before Election Day. It’s a reminder that real power starts close to home, and it starts with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 16 分
  • Black and Latino Men on the Democratic Party

    Black and Latino Men on the Democratic Party
    2025/11/04
    In this episode we bring together three of Washington’s top political minds — Chuck Rocha, Albert Morales, and Khalil Thompson — for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing men of color in Democratic politics. From the lack of Black- and Latino-owned consulting firms to the need for culturally competent messaging and leadership, the panel unpacks how power, access, and authenticity shape campaigns — and what it’ll take to truly diversify the party’s future. Plus: concrete fixes that turn rhetoric into results. Glossary: Coordinated Campaign A joint effort between the political party and candidates to share resources, data, and messaging during elections. DCCC (Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee) The national organization that recruits, funds, and supports Democrats running for the U.S. House of Representatives. DGA (Democratic Governors Association) The committee that helps elect and support Democratic governors across the country. DNC (Democratic National Committee) The governing body of the Democratic Party that manages national strategy, sets party rules, and organizes the Democratic National Convention. DSCC (Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee) The party organization focused on electing and reelecting Democrats to the U.S. Senate. IE (Independent Expenditure) Money spent by outside groups to support or oppose candidates without coordinating directly with campaigns. NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) A 1994 trade deal that eliminated tariffs between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, reshaping manufacturing and labor politics. Rooney Rule A policy requiring at least one candidate from an underrepresented background be interviewed for leadership or coaching positions, adopted from the NFL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 37 分