Majority 54

*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

Jason and Ravi are joined by David Cross, Emmy-award-winning performer, writer, and producer. They cover how we should think about the latest news, like Trump's latest scandals and the Canadian trucker protests. Plus, they talk the role of comedy in politics, including the perplexing question: Is Trump funny?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 by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/m54.Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today. Visit upstart.com/majority54. 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.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 InstagramDavid Cross on TwitterFind David's new comedy special at officialdavidcross.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Webber, former chair of the Missouri Democratic party and political director of AFL-CIO, joins Jason and Ravi to talk about his role in Missouri's redistricting effort. He explains the strategy Democrats in Missouri took, and talks through how redistricting across the nation can impact elections for years to come. Plus - Jason, Ravi and Stephen talk through updates on the Joe Rogan controversy, discuss the RNC censure of Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, and the contents of Josh Hawley's briefing books. Send us a voicemail at 508-687-2589.Listen to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics.Sakara is offering Majority 54 listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/majority54, or enter code MAJORITY54 at checkout.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 InstagramStephen Webber on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason, Ravi and Majority 54 producer Grace Lynch dive into the recent controversy surrounding misinformation on the Joe Rogan podcast. How should we think about this new media goliath? Can we stop Joe Rogan from becoming another Tucker Carlson or Ben Shapiro? Is it already too late? Then the crew assesses the parallels between a recent lawsuit against the NFL and the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, former Congressman Max Rose from New York's 11th District joins the show to discuss his plans for 2022. Send us a voicemail at 508-687-2589Listen to Pantsuit PoliticsListen to Talking FedsTo find your perfect sofa, check out Allform.com/majority54. Allform is offering twenty percent off all orders for our listeners 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. 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 by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/m54.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. 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 TwitterMax Rose on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right before Sunday's football game, Ravi and Jason recorded in the same room for the first time since last summer! They discuss Sinema's censure, the feud between Trump and anti-vax republicans like DeSantis, and the cases being brought against Trump in New York. Send us a voicemail at 508-687-2589If 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. Visit BetterHelp.com/m54Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today. Visit upstart.com/majority54. Sakara is offering Majority 54 listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/majority54, or enter code MAJORITY54 at checkout.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

Anat Shenker-Osorio, a social science researcher, political messaging expert and host of the podcast Words To Win By, joins Jason and Ravi to answer listener questions. How should we talk about school closures, mask mandates and Roe v. Wade? How can we reach non-habitual voters? Anat shares her communication techniques for energizing the base and persuading the middle. Listen to Words To Win ByM54 TAILGATE Sign UpFor 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.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. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Visit 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 InstagramAnat on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jason and Ravi lay out Majority 54’s plans for the upcoming year - focusing on gaining momentum before the 2022 midterms and building long-lasting power. They talk about the importance of plugging in to down-ballot races, how to stay optimistic in the face of bad news, and how a rural teacher in Kentucky can educate students about election fraud.Plus, to kick off the new segment Road to the Midterms, Jason and Ravi sit down with Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. They discuss the key electoral races in Wisconsin that could change the course of electoral history - and how you can plug in to help. To help out Ben Wikler and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, visit wisdems.org/m54.Ravi’s email: ravi@arena.runIf 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. Visit BetterHelp.com/m54.Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today. Visit upstart.com/majority54. Sakara is offering Majority 54 listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/majority54, or enter code MAJORITY54 at checkout.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

Where does democracy stand a year after the Capitol insurrection? Jason, Ravi and Majority 54 producer Grace Lynch reflect on this perilous period in American politics. They challenge what accountability would look like for those implicated in the riot and how we can all 'grab an oar' at this critical time.  Plus, the ever-evolving state of covid, questions of courage and glimmers of hope for 2022. Listen to The Growth League Take 20% off your SimpliSafe System and get your first month free when you sign up for the interactive monitoring service. Visit SimipliSafe.com/majority54.Allform is offering twenty percent off all orders for our listeners, so find your perfect sofa. by heading to 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. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Visit 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 and Edie Allard. 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

To close out the year, Jason wants to bring your attention to an issue that's faded from the news cycle. The evacuation of Afghan civilians who aided U.S. forces continues, largely spearheaded by the efforts of private citizens. One of those leading the charge is Shawn VanDiver, the founder of the Afgan Evac Coalition. Shawn and Jason shed light on what happened behind the scenes during the final two weeks of August and where the evacuation effort is today. Sign the Afghan Evac Coalition open letterJoin over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Visit BetterHelp.com/m54 To find your perfect sofa and get 20% off your order, check out 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 and Edie Allard. 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 convene a unique focus group of M54 listeners. First, we check back in with Megan about how her Thanksgiving dinner went, then we'll hear from her mom, Liz. One of those coveted swing voters in the midwest, Liz shares her perspective on politics and tactics for approaching her Trump-supporting husband. Then we hear from Ethan, an entrepreneur based out of Philly who has been a reliable Democratic voter, but the lack of covid relief has him considering no longer voting at all. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Visit BetterHelp.com/m54Listen to White Picket Fence. 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 and Edie Allard. 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