Majority 54

Jason and Ravi debate who had a worse week, Madison Cawthorn or Kevin McCarthy. Producer Edie Allard decides the winner, to contentious results. Plus, Jason and Ravi discuss Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. How might it change the platform? Will Trump jump back on the Twitter train? Finally, our hosts cover how Trump is influencing Republican primaries, and respond to the latest listener emails.Listen to The Accidental Activist with Isha Sesay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or 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. Get $30 off your first order of coffee you'll love at drinktrade.com/m54.This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp online therapy. Majority 54 listeners get 10% off their first month when they visit BetterHelp.com/M54.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 Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following a contentious Easter weekend with his family, Ravi is looking for answers. Enter Mónica Guzmán, a professional bridge builder and author of the new book, I Never Thought Of It That Way. She walks Jason and Ravi through how to reframe the curiosity gap that can keep us from connecting with the conservative people in our lives.Listen to As She Rises, a podcast hosted by M54's producer Grace Lynch that personalizes the elusive magnitude of climate change. 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. Right now, save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/ MAJORITY54 and enjoy 60% off your subscription. Babbel—Language for life.Upstart-powered personal loans can help you pay down high-interest debt—all online, with simple and easy-to-understand payment terms. Don’t wait and check your rate today at Upstart.com/Majority54. Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/Majority54.Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.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 InstagramMónica on Twitter  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does the latest news about rising inflation mean? And how should we broach the topic with our Republican friends and family? This week, Jason and Ravi tackle those questions, and offer some answers. Plus, they dive into the latest news, including  Bill Maher's appearance on Joe Rogan, the Jan. 6 committee debating wether to make a criminal referral, and Jonathan Swan's incisive interview with Mitch McConnell. Listen to As She Rises, a podcast hosted by M54's producer Grace Lynch that personalizes the elusive magnitude of climate change. 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 podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp online therapy. Majority 54 listeners get 10% off their first month when they visit BetterHelp.com/M54.If you're looking to relieve stress & anxiety, sleep better, or improve your focus, Headspace is your everyday dose of mindfulness for real life. Majority 54 listeners get one month free of their entire mindfulness library by visiting headspace.com/m54Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.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 Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Ravi are joined by Shannon Watts, founder of the nation’s largest grassroots group fighting against gun violence, Moms Demand Action. They poke fun at the latest absurd campaign ads coming out of the Ohio primary, break down the latest on the Amazon Unionization effort, and discuss how the Biden administration should change its messaging about positive economic gains. Also, Shannon catches us up on the latest advancements in the fight against gun violence, and highlights what still needs to be done.Listen to Art of Power from WBEZ ChicagoIf 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. Get $30 off your first order of coffee you'll love at drinktrade.com/m54.Allform is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners at Allform.com/majority54.Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.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 InstagramShannon on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason, Ravi and Grace assess Rep. Cawthorn's salacious claims about congressional lawmakers, the severity of Ginni Thomas' texts, Biden's budget and the politics of football stadiums. Jason and Ravi think it's our best episode yet. Grace isn't so sure. Listen to Art of Power from WBEZ ChicagoFind out how Upstart can lower your monthly loan payments today when you go to Upstart.com/MAJORITY54If 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 BetterHelp online therapy. Majority 54 listeners get 10% off their first month when they sign up at BetterHelp.com/M54Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.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 InstagramGrace on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jason and Ravi unpack the biggest news of the week - the free speech debate sparked by a controversial New York Times editorial, the criticisms Republicans are levying against Supreme Court Justice nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the latest on the war in Ukraine. Plus, they dive into the Senate race unfolding in Missouri - and former Missouri governor Eric Greitens' latest abuse allegations. For the best sleep of your life, head to HelixSleep.com/Majority54. Helix is offering listeners up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows.Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Just go to babbel.com and use promo code 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. Everlywell at-home lab tests give you physician-reviewed results and personalized insights so you can take action on your health and wellness—all at an affordable and transparent cost. And for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/majority54. Visit represent.us/podcast to learn more about how to protect our elections and pass laws that will make our government truly inclusive.Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.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 Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, Jason and Ravi are discussing the ever-growing attack on trans rights with journalists Katelyn Burns and Oliver-Ash Klein. They wade into Texas targeting the families of trans youth, the misinformation surrounding trans children in sports and how this is all intertwines with cancel culture. For more from Katelyn and Oliver-Ash, listen to their podcast Cancel Me, Daddy.Right now, M54 listeners can get the best offer Headspace has available. Get one month free of their entire mindfulness library  when you go to Headspace.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.Ravi has upped his coffee game with the Trade Coffee quiz and so can you. Get $20 off your first three bags when you go to DrinkTrade.com/M54. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp online therapy. Majority 54 listeners get 10% off their first month when they visit BetterHelp.com/M54.Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.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 InstagramKatelyn Burns  on TwitterOliver-Ash Klein on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ravi and Jason break down the latest Ukraine news -- including why gas prices are rising. Turns out, there's a combination of factors at play, despite the Right trying to point the finger at Biden's energy policy. Plus, what lessons can we learn from Ukraine for our political battles at home? And what's the political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic winding down?Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly loan payments today when you go to Upstart.com/MAJORITY54.Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Just go to babbel.com and use promo code MAJORITY54.Allform is offering 20% off your perfect sofa at Allform.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. Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.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 Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman joins the show to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. He dives into the historical context of the conflict, gives his takes on what the US should be doing to support Ukraine, and explains what this war could mean for the rest of the world. Plus, Jason and Ravi talk about President Biden's State of the Union address and the Republican response. 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. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/m54.  As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month.Over 1 million people have trusted Everlywell with their at-home lab testing. Visit everlywell.com/majority54 to get a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test. Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.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 InstagramLt. Col. Vindman on TwitterKansas City Hustlers on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

*This episode was recorded on Wednesday afternoon, prior to Russian President Vladimir Putin's formal military attack on Ukraine.*Jason and Ravi are joined by Majority 54 producer, Grace Lynch to discuss Putin's invasion of Ukraine, how America's foreign policy blunders contributed to where we are today, the human cost of another war and why Americans should care about this authoritarian power-grab. Plus, Wisconsin Republicans make empty threats to overturn the 2020 election and J.D. Vance struggles in political musical chairs. Babbel means language for life. Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE when you go to Babbel.com and use promo code 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. Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.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 InstagramGrace on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices