
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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Dec 22, 2022 • 47min
A Conservative Dad and His Liberal Daughter
Ever wonder how to talk to your republican relatives and change their minds? A longtime listener and her father join the show together to talk about how they maintain their close relationship despite being registered as opposing parties. In the process, Jason and Ravi model how to listen and learn from moderate Republicans, and uncover some surprising opportunities to persuade folks along the way.Sign up through https://wren.co/majority54 to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name!Dave is a new banking app. Go to Dave.com/M54 and sign up for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking services provided by Evolve bank and trust. Member FDIC.Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to rocketmoney.com/m54.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As the world’s largest therapy service, BetterHelp has matched 3 million people with professionally licensed and vetted therapists available 100% online. Learn more and save 10% off your first month at BetterHelp.com/m54.Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on Instagram
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Dec 15, 2022 • 46min
Sinema Vérité
On this week's show, Jason and Ravi discuss Senator Krysten Sinema's decision to leave the Democratic Party. Is it catastrophic or totally predictable? Then we take a close look at the implications of the Moore vs. Harper case in front of the Supreme Court and Ravi makes his predictions on how the decision will ultimately come down. Talking trash about Elon Musk spirals into an indictment on libertarians and the conservative idea that deregulation leads to freedom. Plus, why True doesn't believe in Santa Claus.For more background on Moore vs. Harper, listen to Jason & Grace's earlier conversation about case. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. Calm is ready to help you stress less, sleep more and live a happier, healthier life. Right now, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/m54.If you've listened to the show for a while, you know that Jason and Ravi love their Helix mattresses. To find your perfect mattress go to helixsleep.com/Majority54 o get 20% off your order. Dave is a new banking app. Go to Dave.com/M54 and sign up for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking services provided by Evolve bank and trust. Member FDIC.Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on Instagram
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Dec 8, 2022 • 49min
Trump's Fall (with Molly Jong-Fast)
This week, Jason and Ravi are joined by podcast host and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast. They discuss the results of the Georgia runoff election, the future of the Republican party, and celebrity politicians. Plus - Jason and Ravi dive into the latest updates on the cases being heard by the Supreme Court, and respond to some listener mail.Listen to Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, wherever you get your podcasts! If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/m54 and get on your way to being your best self.Sign up through https://wren.co/majority54 to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name!Listen to the latest season of Democracy Decoded at democracydecoded.org, or wherever you get your podcasts. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on InstagramMolly on Twitter
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Dec 1, 2022 • 52min
The Politics of Loneliness
Americans are going through a loneliness crisis. This week, Jason and Ravi break down the causes and effects of this crisis, and discuss how it relates to our politics. Plus - some trash talk about the current state of Twitter, a break down of the politics of Qatar and the World Cup, and reflections Trump's choice of dinner guests. The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/majority54.If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. Your loved ones deserve a financial safety net. You deserve a smarter way to find and buy it. Head to policygenius.com or click the link in the description to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.Listen to the latest season of Democracy Decoded at democracydecoded.org, or wherever you get your podcasts. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on Instagram
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Nov 24, 2022 • 47min
How to talk politics with family
Learn how to support victims of the Colorado shooting hereIt's time for another holiday mailbag! Jason and Ravi sit down with a listener who's trying to figure out how to talk to family about DeSantis's policies, breaking down how to play the long game. Then, they respond to a mixed bag of listener emails: How do we persuade cynical nonvoters to hit the ballot? Should progressives ditch the word "socialism"? And are Alpha wolves even a thing?Save 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/m54It will take a lot to end the climate crisis, and you can start helping today by learning more on wren.co/majority54. If you sign up using our link and tell Wren we sent you, Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name. Downloading the Dave app could help you get up to $500 instantly. Listnen to Democracy Decoded at democracydecoded.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on Instagram
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Nov 17, 2022 • 48min
Victory Lap
Jason and Ravi reflect on the shockingly great results of the midterms. How can democrats maintain this momentum? Is "MAGA" a losing strategy? What might happen in a showdown between Trump and DeSantis? Plus, they talk some trash on Kari Lake and one Hooters-obsessed "Alpha male."Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to Helixsleep.com/majority54. The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/majority54.If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on Instagram
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Nov 10, 2022 • 42min
The Midterms with Al Franken
Jason and Ravi are joined by former Senator and comedian Al Franken to gut check the state of democracy and dive into the Trump vs. DeSantis drama unfolding in the GOP. Al names Jason's next political memoir and tells us what to watch for in a Republican controlled House. Later on, Managing Parter of Arena, Lauren Baer, discusses the gains Democrats made in state legislative races across the country. To expand your media diet and start to understand why we’re so divided on so many issues and where we might be able to find some common ground, go to Ground.news/m54 to get 15% off any subscription for as little as $1/month. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/m54 and get on your way to being your best self.For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/M54Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on InstagramAl Franked on TwitterLauren Baer on Twitter
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Nov 9, 2022 • 44min
Red Wave, or Red Puddle?
In this special episode of the pod, Jason and Ravi go live on YouTube to give their unfiltered takes on the Election Night results as they come in. They discuss some of the key races of the night - from J.D. Vance's win in Ohio, to John Fetterman's unlikely triumph in Pennsylvania - and talk through their big picture takeaways. Overall? It's not as bad as they thought! Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on Instagram
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Nov 3, 2022 • 58min
Antisemitism and the Road to the Midterms
Jason and Ravi talk about the disturbing rise of antisemitism in the United States. From Kanye's breakdown, to Kyrie promoting an antisemitic film, to a telling comment from the wife of a Republican gubernatorial candidate at a press conference. Plus, this episode features an extra long Road to the Midterms segment with two interviewees: Admiral Mike Franken, a Senate candidate in Iowa, and Eric Lynn, candidate for a competitive Florida House seat. Gear up for the elections next week with a look at these key races, and how the impact of Democrats' messaging may play out in the polls.To expand your media diet and start to understand why we’re so divided on so many issues and where we might be able to find some common ground, go to Ground.news/m54 to get 15% off any subscription for as little as $1/month. Your loved ones deserve a financial safety net. You deserve a smarter way to find and buy it. Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save.If you've listened to the show for a while, you know that Jason and Ravi love their Helix mattresses. Well, Helix has left the bedroom and entered the living room with Allform. To find your perfect sofa go to Allform.com/Majority54 to get 20% off your order. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on InstagramAdmiral Mike Franken on Twitter Eric Lynn on Twitter
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Oct 27, 2022 • 50min
Does the Senate Hinge on Oz vs. Fetterman?
What do Ron DeSantis, Tom Brady and the 1993 film "A Bronx Tale" all have in common? They're the focus of animated discussion in this week's "Talking Trash". Later on, Jason, Ravi and Grace assess the implications of the Pennsylvania Senate debate, the shaky state of the midterms and how to talk about a partisan judiciary. To close, Grace discusses Florida's recent radical approach to civics education with Majority 54 listener, Justin Vogel. Enter to win an election night giveaway by following @Majority54 on Twitter, and @wmnmedia and retweeting the pinned tweet! If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you. For a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test, go to everlywell.com/majority54. If you need the news, but also need to feel smarter and calmer, then you need to get in Andy Slavitt’s bubble. Listen to In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt wherever you get your podcasts.To expand your media diet and start to understand why we’re so divided on so many issues and where we might be able to find some common ground, go to Ground.news/m54 to get 15% off any subscription for as little as $1/month. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on InstagramGrace on Twitter
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