
Ruth Ben-Ghiat on Rising Authoritarianism
Fascism and authoritarianism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins the show to discuss President Donald Trump's first few days in office, the classic strongman tactics he's already using to consolidate power, a...
23 Jan 202533min

Patrick Gaspard on the Progressive Future
Patrick Gaspard, CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about President Joe Biden's legacy, the second inauguration of President-elect Trump and what he hopes to s...
15 Jan 202534min

Ambassador Norm Eisen on January 6 and Protecting Democracy
Former Ambassador Norm Eisen joins the show to talk about the four-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, how President-elect Donald Trump has avoided accountability for his role in the viole...
9 Jan 202537min

Tony Carrk on Holding Trump Accountable in 2025
Tony Carrk, executive director for Accountable.US, joins the show to discuss the incoming Trump administration, how progressives should pick their battles, and what holding power to account really loo...
19 Des 202425min

Ed Chung on Criminal Justice in 2025
Ed Chung, vice president of initiatives at the Vera Institute, joins the show to discuss the Trump administration's criminal justice and immigration plans, and how to push back against its dangerous n...
12 Des 202436min

Anderson Clayton on Democrats' Future in the South
Anderson Clayton, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, discusses what Democrats nationwide can learn from downballot wins in North Carolina, the importance of local and state races, and what ...
5 Des 202427min

Larry Levitt on Protecting Americans' Health
Larry Levitt, executive vice president for health policy at KFF, joins the show to talk about Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, poss...
21 Nov 202438min

Mike Sozan on the Fight to Protect Democracy
Mike Sozan, senior fellow for Democracy Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss how Republicans might attack U.S. democracy, the importance of the Senate conf...
14 Nov 202432min



















