Right Now With Perry Bacon is a twice-weekly show about national politics with a focus on the radicalism of the Trump administration and tactics to combat it. The program features in-depth discussions with experts and politicians. It goes beyond the daily headlines to explain why things are happening and put them in a broader context.
The Terrifying Thing Trump Might Do on His Birthday
In the latest episode, Perry is joined by Elizabeth Saunders, professor of political science at Columbia University, to discuss President Trump’s frightening expansionist aspirations.
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26 May 2026
Why Losing Stephen Colbert's Show Matters
In the latest episode, Perry speaks with Professor Meredith Conroy on why Trump is so afraid of The View, Colbert and Kimmel.
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20 May 2026
Will Georgia Go Blue Again?
Tia Mitchell, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, breaks down how Georgia could make history electing America's first Black female governor in November—and what that means for the country.
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15 May 2026
How Democrats Can Fix the Government in 2029
Political scientists Lee Drutman and Mark Copelovitch urge the 2028 presidential candidates to move beyond "poll-tested" policy checklists and rebuild American democracy for 21st-century needs.
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13 May 2026
We’re in the Midst of a Massive Attack on Black Political Power
Two political scientists weigh in on the high court's support of partisan gain over multiracial democracy as states battle over district-based representation.
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11 May 2026
These Democrats Have a Real Chance of Being President
With no clear Democratic heir apparent, big-name progressives like AOC and underdog stars like Graham Platner contend for a spot in the most unpredictable presidential race in decades.
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8 May 2026
Inside the Unpredictable California Governor’s Race
David Dayen explains how California’s unique "top-two" primary nearly locked Democrats out of the governor’s mansion—until a strategic endorsement from Donald Trump reshuffled the deck.
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