Majority 54

What's Ravi been doing in Costa Rica? What's the deal with the country's debt? What's next for M54? Answers to all these questions, and more, are announced in this week's episode of the pod - it's a week of big announcements. Plus: Jason and Ravi respond to listener voicemails, and sit down with D'Seanté Parks, the founder of the civic participation app 1000 MORE, to talk about about how voters can stay engaged in years with no elections. Donate to Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates: Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell! 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. 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. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/M54 and get on your way to being your best self.Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to rocketmoney.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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Candidate for Missouri State Senate (and returning guest) Stephen Webber joins the show to talk about McCarthy's election to Speaker, and the secret deals that it took to make that happen. Plus, they break down what this new "defund the IRS" proposal is all about, and how Democrats should approach talking about Biden's possession of classified documents.Donate to Stephen's campaign here!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 InstagramStephen on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a week of schadenfreude for Democrats as the Republicans struggle to select a Speaker of the House. Jason, Ravi and Grace dive into the antics on the House floor and the absurdity of George Santos' lies before reflecting on the anniversary of January 6th. Consider contributing to  Damar Hamlin's charity. Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.com/M54.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 InstagramGrace on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the year winds to a close, Jason and Ravi reflect on some of 2022's most memorable moments - the news stories that stuck with them, the politics that shaped the year, their favorite books and movies, and more! 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.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.Step up your sofa game today - Allform is offering twenty percent off all orders for Majority 54 listeners at Allform.com/majority54. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices