The MeidasTouch Podcast

We are the Majority… NOW ACT LIKE IT!!! (Feat. Jason Kander & Ravi Gupta and Brian Karem)

Jan 18, 2022

Join Jason Kander, former Secretary of State of Missouri and progressive strategist, alongside Ravi Gupta, a managing partner at Arena and veteran of Obama's campaign, as they explore strategies for Democrats to make an impact. They discuss the importance of civic engagement and combating misinformation in today's political landscape. Journalist Brian Karem shares insights on the contrasting approaches of the Trump and Biden administrations, revealing the challenges faced by those in media. The trio emphasizes grassroots activism and the need for voters to actively participate in preserving democracy.

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Episode guests

Brian Karem

Ravi Gupta

Jason Kander

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

3min

Navigating Turbulent Times

14min

Confronting Hate and Fostering Support: A Call to Action

4min

Evolving Political Dynamics

13min

Political Challenges and Local Engagement

17min

Transforming Anxiety into Action for Election Success

4min

Empowering Grassroots Activism for Democracy

3min

Promoting Health and Media: A Journey Through Supplements and Journalism

5min

State of the Union: Navigating Misinformation

17min

10.

Reviving Trust in American Journalism

22min

11.

The Importance of Journalism and a Healthier Breakfast Option

3min

12.

Infighting and Strategy: The GOP Rift

8min

13.

Encouragement and Promotions: Engaging the Audience

2min

On today’s episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we have a handful of incredible guests! First up, we sit down with Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta, hosts of the podcast, Majority 54. Kander was the Secretary of State of Missouri until 2017 and received the most votes of any Democratic candidate in his Senate race against Roy Blunt in 2016. Gupta is the managing partner of Arena, an organization dedicated to convening, training, and supporting the next generation of candidates and campaign staff. Gupta also worked on Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign. During the interview we get specific with what everyday Democrats can and should do in order to help preserve our democracy & much more.

Next, we welcome back our friend and incredible journalist, Brian Karem. Karem dishes on the differences between the Trump & Biden administrations as well as the motivating factors behind most journalists we see today. Brian’s new book is available now and is called FREE THE PRESS: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It.

The remainder of the episode the brothers discuss the latest Trump/DeathSantis feud as well as WTF Gov. Youngkin is doing in Virginia. If you enjoyed today’s episode please be sure to rate, review & subscribe! As always, thank YOU for listening!

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