

Majority 54
Majority 54
A weekly primer for progressives interested in knowing where the party is headed and persuading others to join our majority. Co-hosts Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta draw on their experience winning progressive campaigns in red states to understand the other side and how to flip them from red to blue.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 51min
The Scariest Thing We've Heard in Awhile
Donald Trump lashes out as his adult kids are set to testify in his NY fraud trial while his legal woes throughout the country continue to pile up, recent gaffes bring Trump’s age and cognitive abilities into the spotlight and blunt his attacks against President Joe Biden, critical elections are just around the corner around the country, and we welcome Kate deGruyter, Third Way’s Senior Director of Communications, to discuss the threat of the ‘No Labels’ organization. Welcome back to the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!Find your corner office comfort. Head to https://rhone.com/majority and use code MAJORITY to save 20% off your entire order!Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 2min
Who is Mike Johnson?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss GOP chaos as Republicans in the House search for a new speaker in a chaotic closed door meeting. Kander and Gupta then report on new developments in Fulton County as Trump’s Co-defendants continue to flip. Meanwhile, Mark Meadows may have an immunity deal with Jack Smith. What does this mean for Trump’s federal case? Kander and Gupta then report on new developments in the Middle East as violence continues to escalate between Israel and Hamas. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!This is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://BetterHelp.com/M54 today to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self!Double your potential with SuperBeets Heart Chews. Get a free thirty-day supply of SuperBeets Heart Chews and 15% off your first order by going to https://GETSUPERBEETS.COM and using PROMO CODE MAJORITYTry Firstleaf.com/MAJORITY to sign up and you’ll getyour first SIX hand-curated bottles for just $44.95.Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 2023 • 51min
Islamophobia (Originally Aired 12/1/17)
With Jason and Ravi traveling, they decided to share a special episode from Majority 54 history that is more relevant than ever. This is the episode Jason released on Islamophobia on December 1, 2017, before Ravi became a co-host of the show.In the episode, Jason sat down with his friend Salam, an Afghan man from Kansas City, who he first met in Afghanistan in 2006 when he was assigned as his main translator. We're sure you’ve noticed that it’s hard to argue issues like national security, terrorism, or foreign policy anymore without the other side pulling you into a debate about Islam itself, so given that, it makes sense to dedicate a whole episode to Islamophobia. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their AG1 See what all the hype is about when you go to drinkAG1.com/MAJORITY and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/MAJORITY54! This is their best offer yet and it won’t last long! With Helix, better sleep starts now.Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 2023 • 1h 1min
Israel
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss GOP Chaos as Republicans in the House search for a new speaker in a chaotic closed door meeting. Kander and Gupta then report on new developments in the Middle East as violence continues to escalate between Israel and Hamas. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. has announced his independent bid for the Whitehouse, Kander and Gupta discuss what this means for the state of the race going into 2024. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their AG1 See what all the hype is about when you go to https://drinkAG1.com/MAJORITY and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.Find your corner office comfort. Head to https://rhone.com/majority and use code MAJORITY to save 20% off your entire order!Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/MAJORITY and use the code MAJORITY to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 3, 2023 • 58min
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Motion to Vacate
On this emergency episode of Majority 54, Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta provide live coverage and updates on Matt Gaetz’s motion to vacate Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House. Meanwhile, Trump’s on Trial in Manhattan for day 2 of the NY AG’s case against the Trump Organization for business fraud. Kander and Gupta also discuss Trump’s chief of staff, John Kelly slamming Trump in a recent interview. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!SuperBeets: Double your potential with SuperBeets Heart Chews. Get a free thirty-day supply of SuperBeets Heart Chews and 15% off your first order by going to https://GETSUPERBEETS.COM and using PROMO CODE: MAJORITYMiracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to TryMiracle.com/MAJORITY and use the code MAJORITY to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 2023 • 1h 2min
Swifties vs. MAGA
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Judge Arthur Engoron’s new ruling that Trump Committed Fraud, granting summary judgment against Donald Trump and canceling Trump’s business licenses. Kander and Gupta then report on Biden’s historic visit to UAW’s picket line and discuss Trump’s upcoming visit to a non-union plant later Wednesday. Meanwhile, Democrats are calling for the resignation of Senator Menendez as Republicans close in on shutting down the government. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!Betterhelp: This is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://BetterHelp.com/M54 today to get 10% off your first month and get on your way to being your best self!Miracle Made: Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made! Go to https://TryMiracle.com/MAJORITY and use the code MAJORITY to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF.Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 3min
Politics of “Easy” Money
Jason and Ravi sit down with actor Benjamin McKenzie (O.C., Gotham) about his new book Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud. Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 2023 • 1h 9min
The General Election Begins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Merrick Garland testifying in the House today, as well as Trump’s deranged Meet The Press interview from this weekend. Kander and Gupta then report on new developments in the Republican vs MAGA Republican showdown in the house over funding the government, as Kevin McCarthy’s leadership nightmare continues. Meanwhile, the United Auto Workers are on strike and American feels differently towards workers and labor lately. Finally, Ravi and Jason react to a new lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani’s for unpaid legal fees from his own former personal lawyer. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their AG1 See what all the hype is about when you go to https://drinkAG1.com/MAJORITY and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at https://HelixSleep.com/MAJORITY54! This is their best offer yet and it won’t last long! With Helix, better sleep starts now.Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 2023 • 1h 2min
Honest Conversation About Biden's Age
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Kevin McCarthy cowering to MAGA Republicans in Congress and launching an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Kander and Gupta what the allegations are, if they have the votes, and if they will even vote? Meanwhile, Kevin McCarthy’s nightmare is nothing close to over, as MAGA Republicans continue to threaten a government shutdown. All this as President Biden begins his first messaging blitz ahead of 2024. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!Find your corner office comfort. Head to https://rhone.com/majority and use code MAJORITY to save 20% off your entire order!Get your new wireless plan for just $15 a month, and get the plan shipped to your door free, head to https://mintmobile.com/majorityMajority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 7, 2023 • 1h 3min
Trial for Television
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Trump’s new big loss in E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case, as well as where Trump’s other legal troubles stand. Meanwhile, televised hearings in the Fulton County RICO case started today, as Trump’s co-defendants Powell and Chesebro attend their first hearing. Kander and Gupta then follow up on the state of the 2024 GOP Primary and where the candidates stand as Desantis continues to sink. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their AG1 See what all the hype is about when you go to https://drinkAG1.com/MAJORITY and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices