David McDermott Hughes argues that the U.S. has become a petrostate, suggesting the path to democracy will be complex in this interview.
7 Aug 2025
The 1960s and the 2020s
Michael Ansara explores parallels between the Civil Rights era, anti-war movements, and today's activism, offering insights into current strategies.
21 Jul 2025
A Chance to Reconnect
Joan Williams discusses the Left's relationship with the working class, offering insights into bridging political divides.
9 Jul 2025
We Can't Go Back
Economist Mark Blyth argues that the country and the Democrats cannot revert to previous states, offering insights into potential future pathways.
25 Jun 2025
Searching for Solidarity
Heather McGhee examines the difficulties of establishing a multiracial democracy amid strong opposition, highlighting the forces at play.
17 Jun 2025
Why Do They Talk Mush?
Brian Beutler examines the Democratic Party's communication strategies and envisions a more effective approach in this episode.
10 Jun 2025
Choosing Our Words
Harold Meyerson shares language tips for Democrats and progressives, advising on how to communicate more effectively with a broader audience in this interview.
29 May 2025
Crossing the Divide
Arlie Russell Hochschild discusses the "deep story" driving a significant portion of the Trump base, offering insights into understanding their perspectives in this interview.
19 May 2025
Most Corrupt President Ever
Jonathan Rauch makes the case for corruption as the central theme of the Trump resistance.
9 May 2025
On Beyond DEI
The courts and the polls have said no to racial preferences. Richard Kahlenberg sees this as good news for Democrats, progressives and the cause of racial justice.
3 May 2025
The Language of Trump Country
Arlie Russell Hochschild has spent a stretch of her recent life in the reddest parts of two of America's reddest states. She helps us understand how people come to vote for Donald Trump without necessarily admiring him. And how we can begin to reach them with a better message.
25 Apr 2025
Tariff Madness
Robert Kuttner explores the economics and politics of Trump's attempt to drag us into a trade war.
18 Apr 2025
Billionaires!
They’ve had a large hand in causing some of America's worst problems. And the world's worst problems, too. Chuck Collins connects some of those dots.
9 Apr 2025
How We Win
George Lakey has been getting arrested for six decades. He's got tales to tell. And tips to offer.
3 Apr 2025
The Modern Autocrat's Playbook
Kim Lane Scheppele dissects the plan that Victor Orban passed on to Donald Trump.
26 Mar 2025
The Oak Trees of Takoma Park
Mike Tidwell, founder of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, built an army of climate activists by enlisting his neighbors in a novel project: saving oak trees from invasive vines.
19 Mar 2025
Polluters Pay
Under a newly-enacted New York State law, the fossil fuel industry will have to put billions of dollars a year into a fund to help the state's residents, communities and businesses deal with climate change. Michael Richardson retraces the journey to passage of this landmark legislation.
11 Mar 2025
From Climate Shocks to Climate Action
Dana Fisher looks inside the climate movement’s emergency toolbox.
5 Mar 2025
Guru of Resistance
We hang out with Ivan Marovic, who knows a thing or two about toppling dictators.
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David McDermott Hughes
Michael Ansara
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Mark Blyth
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