
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.
Latest episodes

Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 1min
Trump Betrays Ukraine
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta dive into Trump’s recent comments on Ukraine, including his disgusting claim that Ukraine "should have never started the war" and Zelenskyy’s response. They also discuss Trump’s executive order expanding presidential control over independent agencies and the potential constitutional crisis it may spark. Jason and Ravi then cover Elon Musk’s ongoing influence, the court’s refusal to block DOGE, and the right-wing’s obsession with cultural battles like the Baldoni/Lively dispute. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/MAJORITY and use code: MAJORITYHiya: Go to https://HiyaHealth.com/MAJORITY and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.Hims: Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment optionsHelix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to https://HelixSleep.com/MajorityCheckout Jason and Ravi's new podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/cxyD5Dy794Q?si=FuHsqb2uDbnO8KJ8Majority 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/ravimguptaRavi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebateRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 18, 2025 • 1h 20min
All Stars, Aaron Rodgers and Doping
Jason continues his mighty quest to convince Ravi and Addisu that baseball is a sport worth watching and the guys give an update from Stephen A. Smith's not-campaign for president. Then they talk about the latest drama involving Aaron Rodgers in the twilight of his career. Canada and America just can't quit each other after the latest skirmish on ice during the 4 Nations Face Off. Addisu asks why hockey seems to nail the all-star game while the NBA continues to look for their own all-star answers after a decade of failure. And Ravi breaks down the latest doping scandal to rock the tennis world and how sports leagues are addressing the issue in their own way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 3min
Trumpflation
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta dive into the latest economic news, including rising inflation under Trump’s watch, with consumer prices up 3% in January. Next, Kander and Gupta discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation and the accusations against Kash Patel for allegedly orchestrating firings at the FBI, possibly committing perjury in the process. Ravi and Jason then report on the growing attacks from Democrats on Elon Musk, his involvement with DOGE, and Project 2025—shifting focus as both Musk and Project 2025 face increasing unpopularity. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/MAJORITY and use code: MAJORITYCheckout Jason and Ravi's new podcast: https://www.youtube.com/live/cxyD5Dy794Q?si=FuHsqb2uDbnO8KJ8Majority 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/ravimguptaRavi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebateRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 21min
Chiefs' Super Bowl Collapse, Trump, & President Stephen A.?!
The guys will definitely give Jason a hard time after the Chiefs' fall short of three-peating in what can only be described as a dominant performance by Philadehpia in Super Bowl 59. This year's Super Bowl had a very political feel, from President Trump attending to Kendrick putting on a resistance-themed halftime show. Then they'll address Shohei Ohtani's interpreter being sentenced and the impact trades have on locker rooms before discussing the potential root causes of professional sports increasingly viewed as "soft." And did somebody say Stephen A. Smith for President? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2025 • 1h 9min
The Case Against Gaza-Lago
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on Trump’s gutting of USAID lead by Musk and his goons as the Dept. of Education looks to be next. Kander and Gupta then analyze if Trump really has power he pretends to have or were his first weeks of chaotic governing just a scheme of smoke and mirrors attempting to mask his inability to govern legitimately. Ravi and Jason then react to Trump’s dangerous Gaza announcements and are then joined UCLA Professor, Jon Michaels.This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/MAJORITY and use code: MAJORITYMajority 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/ravimguptaRavi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaviMGuptaRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 21min
New Beginnings: The Luka Doncic Trade and Chiefs' Conspiracies
Subscribe to VALOR Media to get every new episode: https://www.youtube.com/live/cxyD5Dy794Q?si=7Mt5hV18sJfr_ZA1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 30, 2025 • 56min
Malicious Compliance
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report Trump creating his own first crisis of his presidency by freezing all government aid and grants. Kander and Gupta then check in on Trump's cabinet as RFK Jr. is the latest to sit for their confirmation hearing. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/MAJORITY and use code: MAJORITYHims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment optionsMajority 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/ravimguptaRavi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaviMGuptaRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 16min
Trump’s First Days
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the first days of the second Trump presidency as he signs a flurry of executive orders rolling back Biden policies and more. Kander and Gupta also react to Trump’s pardoning of Jan 6th Rioters and analyze how this might Trump’s approval only days into his presidency. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/MAJORITY and use code: MAJORITYHiya Health: Go to https://HiyaHealth.com/MAJORITY and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment optionsLumen: Head to https://lumen.me/MAJORITY to get 20% off your Lumen.Helix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to https://HelixSleep.com/MajorityMajority 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/ravimguptaRavi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaviMGuptaRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 9, 2025 • 1h 2min
Big Tech Bending the Knee
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Big Tech bending the knee ahead of the incoming Trump administration and Trump's deranged press conference where he threatened our allies. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!Find your corner office comfort. Head to https://rhone.com/majority and use code MAJORITY to save 20% off your entire order!Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized hair loss treatment options.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/ravimguptaRavi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaviMGuptaRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 2, 2025 • 56min
MAGA Civil War?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the current civil war brewing in MAGA world and what Democrats can takeaway from it. Kander and Gupta then discuss Jimmy Carter's legacy as we head into the new year. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!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/ravimguptaRavi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaviMGuptaRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afMissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassanMea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohenThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdownOn Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredCoalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices