
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.
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Dec 16, 2021 • 52min
2021... WTF?
Fox News texting the White House on January 6, Elon Musk getting person of the year, and Joe Rogan spreading vaccine misinformation... again. Jason and Ravi break down this week's news, and then reflect on 2021 as a whole.Check out Diana Kander's new podcast, The Growth League. And sign up for the newsletter here for special, early content!Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly loan payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MAJORITY54.Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Visit BetterHelp.com/m54Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/MAJORITY todayFor the best sleep of your life, just go to HelixSleep.com/Majority54, take their two-minute sleep quiz, and they’ll match you to a customized mattress. They have a 10 year warranty and you get to try it out for a hundred nights, risk free. For our listeners, Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows. 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
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Dec 9, 2021 • 49min
A Post-Roe World
Kate Kelly, host of the podcast Ordinary Equality, joins Jason and Ravi to discuss the latest attack on abortion rights. Kate breaks down the Mississippi law currently in front of the Supreme Court and how we should prepare for a post-Roe world. Listen to Ordinary Equality's episode on Roe v. Wade. Find some HEADSPACE at Headspace.com/M54 and get one month FREE of their entire meditation library. Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/MAJORITY todayJust in time for the sweets-rich holiday season, get rewards for brushing your teeth by going to GetQuip.com/Majority54 to get your first refill free and 40% off bundles. Take advantage of SimpliSafe's Holiday Deals and get 40% off your entire system when you visit Simplisafe.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 InstagramKate on Twitter
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Dec 2, 2021 • 53min
Right-wing propaganda for kids
The Right is weaponizing the emergence of the Omicron variant to discredit Biden, and aiming to create their own forms of polarizing media. Jason and Ravi examine how we can get ahead of their tactics.We want to hear your thoughts about this episode! Join the conversation and leave us a voicemail at 508-687-2589.Take advantage of SimpliSafe’s Holiday deals and get 40% off your new home security system by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/majority54.This holiday, give more of what matters with an Everlywell at home-lab test. Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/majority54Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly loan payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MAJORITY54.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 Instagram
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Nov 24, 2021 • 47min
Live Mailbag! Thanksgiving Edition
Three listeners called in looking for help with their family dilemmas and Majority 54 is on the case! In advance of dreaded Thanksgiving political chatter, Jason and Ravi strategize with listeners on how to navigate tricky conversations. Thanks to Megan, Carl and Sarrah for joining us for our first live mailbag episode! We want to hear your thoughts about this episode! Join the conversation and leave us a voicemail at 508-687-2589.Listen to Future Hindsight. Check out 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
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Nov 18, 2021 • 57min
Finding Hope in Climate
HuffPost senior reporter Alexander Kaufman and investigative journalist and podcast host Amy Westervelt join the show to discuss the hottest issue of the day: climate change. Following the conclusion of COP26, Jason and Ravi are reflecting on what the conference accomplished, the role of the fossil fuel industry in these negotiations, and how we should best approach the climate crisis with people in our lives. We want to hear your thoughts about this episode! Join the conversation and leave us a voicemail at 508-687-2589.For the best sleep of your life, just go to HelixSleep.com/Majority54, take their two-minute sleep quiz, and they’ll match you to a customized mattress. They have a 10 year warranty and you get to try it out for a hundred nights, risk free. For our listeners, Helix is offering up to $200 off all mattress orders and two free pillows. Today's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is secure counseling done online at lower costs than traditional therapy. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.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. If you want to brush up on a foreign language, or learn a new one altogether, Babbel has you covered. When you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you'll get an additional 3 months for free. That's s6 months for the price of 3. Just go to Babbel.com and use promo code 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
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Nov 11, 2021 • 57min
The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial
This week, everything is political. Jason and Ravi take stock of how racism is imbedded in our infrastructure, the consequences of NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers lying about his vaccination status and how the right is spinning the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. Do you want to have Jason and Ravi help you prep for your Thanksgiving dinner? Give us a call and tell us what you'd like to talk about at 508-687-2589 and we might have you on the show!Find some HEADSPACE at Headspace.com/M54 and get one month FREE of their entire meditation library. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to Upstart.com/Majority54.Start getting rewards for brushing your teeth today, go to GetQuip.com/Majority54 right now to save $10 on a quip Smart Electric Toothbrush.Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% 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 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
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Nov 4, 2021 • 53min
Virginia & Josh Hawley’s masculinity
How did we get to the point where Glenn Youngkin won the governor race in Virginia? It's time for Democrats to change their narrative and address their weaknesses. Plus, Sen. Josh Hawley gave a speech about the Left's apparent denigration of masculinity. But is that what he's really talking about? Jason and Ravi deconstruct the nonsensical — but impactful — argument.Do you want to have Jason and Ravi help you prep for your Thanksgiving dinner? Give us a call and tell us what you'd like to talk about at 508-687-2589 and we might have you on the show!Today's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is secure counseling done online at lower costs than traditional therapy. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/M54. To learn more about the exciting new SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera, visit Simplisafe.com/majority54 and get 20% off your entire new system and your first month of monitoring service FREE, when you enroll in Interactive Monitoring. To find your perfect sofa and get 20% off your order, check out Allform.com/majority54.Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/MAJORITY today.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
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Oct 28, 2021 • 52min
Democrats Under Pressure: Virginia & DC
Jason and Ravi take a look at the role of Critical Race Theory in the Virginia Gubernatorial election and what's being left behind in Biden's Build Back Better agenda. Plus, the case for the billionaire tax, revelations from the January 6th commission and the most recent Fauci misinformation woes. A jam-packed episode you won't want to miss. Do you want to have Jason and Ravi help you prep for your Thanksgiving dinner? Give us a call and tell us what you'd like to talk about at 508-687-2589 and we might have you on the show!Today's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is secure counseling done online at lower costs than traditional therapy. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/M54. If you like to cook, you know that flavorful meals start with high quality food and simple ingredients. With Wild Alaskan Company, their seafood is frozen right after it’s caught so you can avoid the fuss of unhealthy sauces and over-seasoning. And right now you can get $15 off your first box of premium seafood when you visit WildAlaskanCompany.com/MAJORITY54.Introducing a NEW way to start your day - SuperBeets Heart Chews - they’re a tasty treat that give you the energy you need and are good for you. Join over 1 Million Customers, get FREE Shipping, FREE Returns, a 90-day money-back guarantee, and 30% off your first order RIGHT NOW at SuperBeets.com/54.To learn more about the exciting new SimpliSafe Wireless Outdoor Security Camera, visit Simplisafe.com/majority54 and get 20% off your entire new system and your first month of monitoring service FREE, when you enroll in Interactive Monitoring. 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
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Oct 21, 2021 • 47min
The Chappelle Controversy
Majority 54 producer Edie Allard joins the show for the first time to discuss the controversial Dave Chappelle comedy special, The Right's reaction to Mayor Pete's parental leave, and - once again - Ivermectin. We want to hear your thoughts about this episode! Join the conversation and leave us a voicemail at 508-687-2589.Today's episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. BetterHelp is secure counseling done online at lower costs than traditional therapy. As a listener, you'll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.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. Upstart knows you're more than just your credit score. Unlike other lenders, Upstart considers your income and current employment to find you a smarter rate for your loan. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today when you go to UPSTART.com/MAJORITY54If you want to brush up on a foreign language, or learn a new one altogether, Babbel has you covered. When you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you'll get an additional 3 months for free. That's s6 months for the price of 3. Just go to Babbel.com and use promo code 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
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Oct 14, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Cost of Racism
Heather McGhee talks her book, "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together," and reframing the discussion about systemic racism in America. Plus, how do we talk about the infrastructure bill and cancel culture with those on the other side?Find some Headspace at Headspace.com/M54 and get one month FREE of their entire meditation library.Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners at HelixSleep.com/majority54.Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% 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. 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 InstagramHeather McGhee on Twitter
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