

The Great Battlefield
Nathaniel G. Pearlman
THE GREAT BATTLEFIELD PODCAST - A PODCAST ABOUT THE PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE
A great political battle is being fought right now for the soul of our country.
A great political battle is being fought right now for the soul of our country.
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Sep 25, 2024 • 1h 1min
Advocating for Workers Benefits with Carol Joyner of Family Values @ Work Action
Carol Joyner joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in politics and how Family Values @ Work Action is advocating for workplace policies.

Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 9min
Compliance Entrepreneurship with Chris Koob of MBA Consulting Group
Chris Koob joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics and his firm MBA Consulting Group, where they help campaigns and organizations follow state and federal laws around financial disclosure.

Sep 18, 2024 • 30min
The Demise of the Middle Class with Author Thom Hartmann
Progressive talk show host Thom Hartmann returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his latest book "The Hidden History of the American Dream: The Demise of the Middle Class―and How to Rescue Our Future".

Sep 16, 2024 • 60min
A Social Network for Activists with Shion Deysarkar of Unified
Shion Deysarkar returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about founding Unified, where they're building a social network with tools for activists.

Sep 13, 2024 • 1h 14min
Voting with Your Phone with Philanthropist Bradley Tusk
In this lively conversation, Bradley Tusk, a venture capitalist and political strategist, dives into the world of mobile voting, advocating for its potential to save democracy. He shares his journey from a bullied child to an influential political figure, emphasizing self-acceptance and civic engagement. Tusk discusses funding mobile voting initiatives and the importance of bipartisan support to enhance voter turnout. Additionally, he highlights his advocacy for hunger relief and the successes of expanding school meal programs for vulnerable children.

Sep 11, 2024 • 54min
Targeting Digital Political Ads with Mark Jablonowski of DSPolitical
Mark Jablonowski, a key player at DSPolitical, shares insights into the evolution of digital political advertising. He discusses how data-driven strategies are transforming outreach, especially for down-ballot candidates. Mark highlights the shift in ad spending trends between parties, with Democrats increasingly embracing digital platforms. He also touches on navigating work-life changes post-pandemic and the importance of innovation in political tech as the 2024 elections approach. Plus, he shares his culinary passion for Indian cuisine!

Sep 9, 2024 • 53min
AI for Political Research with Audra Archuleta of Luminarity AI
Audra Archuleta joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in politics, and her start up Luminarity AI, where they're working to leverage AI to help with political research.

Sep 6, 2024 • 58min
Hahrie Han, Professor at John Hopkins and Author of UNDIVIDED
Hahrie Han, a professor at Johns Hopkins and an expert on racial solidarity in religious contexts, discusses her book 'UNDIVIDED' and her work at the SNF Agora Institute. She explores faith's role in bridging political divides and enhancing community understanding. Han sheds light on surprising alliances in racial justice initiatives within evangelical spaces. She also tackles the complex dynamics of political identity in the white evangelical community, emphasizing a need for grassroots efforts and a reevaluation of socio-political engagement.

Sep 4, 2024 • 59min
Data Analytics for Organizing and GOTV with Christina Coloroso of Analyst Institute
Christina Coloroso joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in politics and her role at the Analyst Institute, where they study the impact of voter contact programs through experimentation and evidence.

Sep 2, 2024 • 50min
Digital Communications with Juri Schnöller of Cosmonauts and Kings
Juri Schnöller joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics, both in the US and Germany and co-founding his digital communications firm Cosmonauts and Kings.