Majority 54

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

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

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

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

As we head towards the midterm elections, Jason and Ravi (who, this week, donned his Buffalo Bills hat) highlight some of the overlooked races across the country - and producer Sara Schleede takes us inside the reelection campaign of Kansas governor Laura Kelly. Plus, Jason and Ravi discuss Kari Lake's latest comments about election stealing, and Barack Obama's advice about the Democratic Party's messaging. 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. 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.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 InstagramSara on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

V Spehar, the host of TikTok’s @underthedesknews and Lemonada Media's "V Interesting" podcast, joins the show for a tour around the country to check in on the latest with key midterm races. Will the Democrats hold the Senate? But first, in Talking Trash, Ravi, Jason, and V take a hard look at Kanye's call for "death con 3" and Elon's escapades. When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/m54 today to get 10% off your first 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. 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.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 InstagramGrace on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Grace struggle to talk trash and instead contemplate the self delusions and false narratives we tell ourselves before returning to the task at hand: dunking on Herschel Walker. Then, the Supreme Court is back in session and the future of democracy hangs in the balance. No biggie. Jason walks us through the ramifications of some of the legal arguments facing the court.Listen to Grace's new show: Teaching Texas.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'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. 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 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.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 InstagramGrace on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Introducing Wonder Media Network's latest audio documentary, Teaching Texas. In 1961, Norma and Mel Gabler were a quiet couple living in Longview, Texas. One day, they noticed some factual errors in one of their sons’ textbooks. What began as a small complaint morphed into a multi-decade crusade to shape what children of Texas ​​— and therefore the country — read in their textbooks. In an election year with raging debates around education, this audio documentary charts how Texas dictated American education over the last sixty years and examines how the fight over our childrens’ classroom has only intensified today.WMN on Twitter: @wmnmedia Grace Lynch on Twitter: @gracelynch08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ravi is joined by seasoned campaign strategists Lis Smith and Tim Miller at Texas Tribune Fest for a lively conversation about the state of America's two major parties. Tim and Lis don't hold back. They discuss the voters Democrats are unnecessarily leaving behind and the disconnect between the party's base and its elite. Plus, Tim Miller's taxonomy of complicit Republicans and an argument over whether or not DeSantis' immigration stunt is good politics. Listen to Grace's new show: Teaching TexasIf 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. Over 100 million people around the world use Calm to take care of their minds. Right now, Majority 54 listeners get an exclusive 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/M54. 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.Check out  The Wilderness to hear Jon Favreau go to the battlegrounds that will decide the 2022 midterms to find out what voters who aren’t hooked on Twitter or cable news think about politics.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ravi takes a break from thinking about his beloved Buffalo Bills to dive into the news of the week with Jason. The boys talk trash about the assistant coach who won the Supreme Court case that gave him the right to pray at work - and then didn't return to work. Then, they discuss Ron DeSantis' political stunt of flying migrants to Martha's Vineyard, Biden's declaration that the pandemic is over, and the breaking of the civil charges filed against Trump and his family in New York. 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. Listen to The Wilderness to hear Jon Favreau go to the battlegrounds that will decide the 2022 midterms to find out what voters who aren’t hooked on Twitter or cable news think about politics.  Listen to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics - the one-stop-shop for women of color who want to hear and talk about the world of politics.Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard and Adesuwa Agbonile. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on InstagramPantsuit Politics on Twitter Pantsuit Politics on Instagram  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices