

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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May 4, 2023 • 53min
How White Men Fight
More revelations about why Fox News pushed out Tucker Carlson — plus a revealing interview from his former producer. Treasury Secretary Yellen warns that the US could soon run out of money to pay its bills as Biden and McCarthy square off over the GOP’s proposed spending cuts. Hollywood writers are on strike. We’ll discuss their demands as well as what the strike means for your favorite shows and movies. Following Tennessee Republicans’ expulsion of Democratic representatives, now Montana's GOP legislature has banned a transgender representative. Finally, we’ll touch on a seemingly boring Supreme Court case that could gut the Biden administration’s ability to govern. Jason and Ravi discuss all that and more on Majority 54!Find your corner office comfort. Head to rhone.com/majority and use code MAJORITY to save 20% off your entire order!Solve your daily food waste problem. Use code MAJORITY54 at checkout to save $50 when you visit Lomi.com/MAJORITY54Thanks to our sponsor biOptimizers! Get free gifts with your purchase to try that will support your digestive system when you order at magbreakthrough.com/majority54Make sure to tune in to the latest season of As She Rises wherever you listen to podcasts!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

Apr 27, 2023 • 1h 2min
DeSantis vs. Disney, Biden vs. Republicans, Tucker vs. Fox
Biden announced his reelection campaign with an appeal for personal freedom. We’ll map out his potential path to victory. Tucker Carlson is out at fox news. What does his ouster say about the future of the network and of the Republican Party? We’ll also check back in on the feud between DeSantis and Disney. The company dropped a lawsuit Wednesday morning claiming the governor is retaliating against them. Then we’ll revisit the great Bud Light boycott, the debate over supreme court ethics, and Kyrsten Sinema’s path to reelection. Jason and Ravi discuss all that and more on this week’s Majority 54!Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits by picking up the Journey Pack. Head to tryfum.com/MAJORITY to save an additional 10% off your order today. 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.Grab an oar and support the International Institute of St. Louis here: www.iistl.orgMajority 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

Apr 20, 2023 • 1h 2min
The Great Bud Light Boycott of 2023
Fox settled their lawsuit with Dominion for $787.5 billion. We’ll discuss what happened and what comes next. Republicans in the House took a field trip to New York City, taking the fight against Bragg right to his doorstep. Right wingers have called for a boycott of Bud Light because the company sent a trans person some beer. Then we’ll tackle new data about who the two parties represent. Are democrats the party of the elite? We’ll explore. This is Majority 54. Contribute to Ralph Yarl’s GoFundMe here: gofundme.com/f/nf36y-cover-medical-expensesIf 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.Helix is offering up to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2023 • 1h 3min
Friends with Supreme Court Benefits
Justice Clarence Thomas is in hot water after revelations he’s been secretly accepting expensive trips from a Republican mega donor. We’ll also discuss a federal court ruling that invalidated the FDA’s approval of an abortion pill. Then, we’ll examine a growing GOP chorus calling for war with Mexico. You heard that right. Finally, we’ll examine the evolution of the term “Soros-backed” and how the term has come to mean anyone the extreme right doesn’t like. Join Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta for this week’s Majority 54!Join Füm in accelerating humanity's breakup from destructive habits by picking up the Journey Pack. Head to tryfum.com/MAJORITY to save an additional 10% off your order today. 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.Today's show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Join over one million people taking charge of their mental health and get 10% off your first month when you go to BetterHelp.com/M54.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

Apr 6, 2023 • 1h 10min
Trump Arrested and Dems Win Wisconsin
Donald Trump appeared in court Tuesday to face 34 felony counts. We’ll discuss the charges in the case and where the 2024 election will go from here. Then, a major victory for Democrats in Wisconsin. Could this mean fair maps, abortion protections, and greater voting access? Then we’ll discuss a historic protest at the Tennessee Capitol. Fed up students made their voices heard. Will lawmakers listen? Join Jason and Ravi for Majority 54!Thanks to our sponsor Dave! Go to dave.com/m54 to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly. Terms: dave.com/legal.Thanks to our sponsor Lomi! Use code MAJORITY54 at checkout to save $50 at Lomi.com/MAJORITY54Thanks to our sponsor biOptimizers! Get free gifts with your purchase to try that will support your digestive system when you order at magbreakthrough.com/majority54Make sure to listen to White Picket Fence podcast anywhere you find podcasts!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

Mar 29, 2023 • 1h 7min
Trump’s Waco Speech and a Tragedy in Nashville
Yet another school shooting has led Biden to once again call for gun safety measures. Meanwhile, the GOP leaders offer thoughts, prayers, and conspiracies. Trump went down to Waco to attack Alvin Bragg and conjure images of cult leader (and alleged pedophile) David Koresh. Is this the desperate last act of a cornered rat or should we be worried? Then, we turn to a new study that shows Americans are abandoning our defining values. What will that mean for our country, and our lives? And finally, we’ll check in with the folks over at Fox News to get the latest on how the Dominion lawsuit is sowing chaos in America’s favorite right-wing cable network. Thanks to our sponsor Dave! Go to dave.com/m54 to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly. Terms: dave.com/legal.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.Buy Diana Kander’s book Go Big or Go Home: 5 Ways to Create a Customer Experience That Will Close the Deal here: https://amzn.to/3zdXihpMajority 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

Mar 22, 2023 • 56min
Trump Indictment Watch
The country waits for Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg to announce charges against Donald Trump. When will they come and what will happen after that? Mental Health Day arrives at the white house with Ted Lasso himself — the political reaction to it was… varied. Jason and Ravi discuss all of that and more on this week’s Majority 54! Watch episodes of Majority 54 on YouTube at youtube.com/meidastouch!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.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

Mar 15, 2023 • 1h 15min
You Show Me Yours, I’ll Show You Mine
Crisis at Silicon Valley led to an old-fashioned bank run. Are we in the midst of a new financial crisis? President Biden proposes a budget while the GOP struggles to do the same. Then, the Manhattan DA brings in Michael Cohen, signaling they may be close to announcing an indictment. Jason and Ravi discuss all of that and more on this week's Majority 54.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.Today's show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Join over one million people taking charge of their mental health and get 10% off your first month when you go to BetterHelp.com/M54.Helix is offering up to 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 8, 2023 • 53min
Tucker Goes Full Putin
Tucker Carlson goes full Putin. Never go full Putin. The Georgia state legislature is trying to pass legislation undermining District Attorney Fani Willis. Will they succeed in undermining the looming Trump indictment? Tennessee lawmakers ban drag shows. What can we do to fight back against such blatant bullying? Then, GOP states are pulling out of a critical interstate voting consortium. That may seem boring, but this could have massive implications for future elections. Finally, we’ll talk about a few lowlights from the CPAC conference, including a DailyWire host who called for transgenderism to be eradicated. Jason and Ravi discuss all of that and more on this episode of Majority 54!With our sponsor, Dave, you can get your money sooner. Go to dave.com/M54 to sign up for an ExtraCash account and get up to $500 instantly. Terms: dave.com/legalIf 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.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

Mar 2, 2023 • 1h 2min
The GOP’s New Benghazi
The FBI and Department of Energy now believe COVID was the result of a lab leak in China. Republicans are now running with this, claiming a liberal media conspiracy and cover-up. Are they right? We’ll talk about what we know, who screwed up, and point out a few inconvenient facts for the GOP. Biden’s student loan relief has landed in front of the Supreme Court. What can we glean from oral arguments? Is the relief program in trouble? Oh, and of course we have some GOP on GOP infighting, once again checking in with the ongoing imbroglio between DeSantis and Trump. Jason and Ravi discuss all of that and more on this episode of Majority 54! To watch episodes of Majority 54 on YouTube, go to YouTube.com/MeidasTouch.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.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


