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Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the growing fears of a recession as Trump’s first 100 days in office coincide with the U.S. economy contracting for the first time in years. They analyze the Commerce Department’s latest report showing a 0.3% drop in GDP, the role Trump’s tariff threats played in driving up imports, and why consumer spending is slowing. Kander and Gupta also discuss Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov’s viral moment, Trump’s muddled messaging on the economy, and the chaotic Amazon tariff talks. Plus, they dissect Trump’s bizarre interview on immigration, tourism, and Putin, and unpack how a tweet from Trump about annexing Canada after Trudeau’s resignation fueled a political shift north of the border. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54! HIMS: Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment options SHOPIFY: Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://SHOPIFY.com/majority INCGONI: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Get 60% off an annual plan at https://incogni.com/majority54 and use code MAJORITY54 at checkout. FATTY 15: Fatty15 is on a mission to optimize your C15 levels to help you live healthier, longer. You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to https://fatty15.com/MAJORITY and using code MAJORITY at checkout. 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/majority54 Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander Jason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/ Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGupta Ravi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimgupta Ravi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebate Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast The Influence Continuum: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/mea-culpa-with-michael-cohen The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show Burn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boats Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 Political Beatdown: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/political-beatdown On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Coalition of the Sane: https://meidasnews.com/tag/coalition-of-the-sane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we break down all the head-scratching moments from this year’s NFL Draft and why so many fans are still trying to make sense of what happened with Shedeur Sanders. Before we dive deep into the Draft, we run through our Quick Five: Ravi explains how the new movie Sinners ties into Josh Allen’s story, we look at what Wrexham Football Club’s success means for the team and the city, Jarren Duran has a heated moment confronting a heckler, the Commanders make their long-awaited return to DC, and a visit to the White House ends up dividing the Eagles’ locker room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s UNCOVERED Anthony and Ron expose Trump’s backtracking on Chinese tariffs, Musk bailing out over tariffs, Trump’s disastrous Russia Ukraine peace talks, Pete Hegseth’s disastrous Pentagon plans, RFK Jr’s disaster at HHS and MUCH more!Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.comn/uncoveredMack Weldon: Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 25% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code UNCOVEREDFormer Federal Prosecutor Ron Filipkowski and British journalist Anthony Davis expose the epidemic of false propaganda pushing Republican politics to the extreme far-right. A new episode every Wednesday.Remember 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

The guys break down the mess surrounding Mavericks GM Nico Harrison. But first: should phones be banned at sports events? Is Deion Sanders going too far at Colorado? How pro sports quietly bent the knee to Trump. Aaron Rodgers keeps disappointing. Plus, why every team should study OKC’s rebuild. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the brewing constitutional crisis as the Trump administration refuses to comply with a federal court order to bring home Abrego Garcia. They analyze video of El Salvador’s President Bukele in the Oval Office, Trump floating the use of Salvadoran prisons for Americans, and Stephen Miller mocking the case on Fox News. Kander and Gupta also dive into the GOP’s mounting economic scandals, including insider trading allegations and protestors calling out corruption at MTG town halls. And they cover Trump’s war on universities, as Harvard fires back over frozen funds and ideological crackdowns. Finally, they unpack David Hogg’s bold plan to primary Democratic incumbents—and the fierce pushback it’s already sparking. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—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.Helix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to https://HelixSleep.com/MajorityVote for Ravi's "Killing Justice" for a Webby Award: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/features/best-partnership-or-collaborationOrder Ravi's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Garbage-Town-Ravi-Gupta/dp/B0DHHL3LTNCheckout 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

In today’s Quick Five, the guys cover the emotional impact of MLB’s new mental health documentary The Clubhouse, Netflix’s no-holds-barred dive into Brett Favre’s scandals, JD Vance’s viral White House trophy fumble, Shane Lowry’s call for post-game cool-down periods, and the growing trend of athletes launching second careers. Then, stick around for the Deep Dive: what would it look like if the NFL adopted a promotion and relegation system like English soccer? Could the UFL become football’s second division? And would NFL owners ever allow it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Kander breaks down the economic fallout after Trump’s sweeping global tariffs go into effect, sparking backlash from allies and a looming recession. He analyzes how markets are reacting to Trump’s 104% tariff on China and why top economists are sounding the alarm. Kander also dives into the growing GOP divide, with figures like JD Vance doubling down and Rand Paul warning of constitutional overreach. Plus, he discusses RFK Jr.’s sudden endorsement of the MMR vaccine, the legal fight over Trump’s use of wartime powers for deportation, and new concerns over rising tensions with China. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54!VIIA: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/MAJORITY and use code: MAJORITYHims: Hims: Thanks to HIMS! Start your free online visit today at https://hims.com/majority for your personalized ED treatment optionsOrder Ravi's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Garbage-Town-Ravi-Gupta/dp/B0DHHL3LTNCheckout 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

Jason Kander breaks down the latest election results, including a major Democratic victory in Wisconsin and surprising overperformances in Florida. He analyzes Susan Crawford’s big win in Brown County, a former Trump stronghold, and what it signals for 2026. Meanwhile, the Florida results show Democrats gaining ground—even in deep-red districts. Kander also dives into the latest deportation scandal, where the Trump administration unlawfully removed a legal resident, sparking outrage and even pushback from Trump ally Joe Rogan. Plus, he dissects new reporting on Trump’s ongoing flirtation with a third term, the legal theories behind it, and whether Republicans will actually stand up to him. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54!Hiya: Go to https://HiyaHealth.com/MAJORITY and get your kids the full-body nourishment they need to grow into healthy adults.Helix: Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to https://HelixSleep.com/MajorityOrder Ravi's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Garbage-Town-Ravi-Gupta/dp/B0DHHL3LTNCheckout 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

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the Signal fiasco, as the Atlantic releases more leaked messages after Trump officials accused them of lying. Ravi and Jason then turn to Trump’s latest executive order targeting top law firms, as Jenner & Block faces pressure and Paul Weiss caves, prompting George Conway to call it “the most disgraceful action by a major law firm in my lifetime.” Kander and Gupta then analyze the administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for mass deportations, the D.C. Circuit Court’s sharp rebuke, and Trump’s attempt to block key details using the state secrets privilege. Jason and Ravi are then joined by Congressman Jake Auchincloss to discuss all 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!Bird Dogs: Get a completely free hat @birddogs withcode MAJORITY at https://www.birddogs.com/MAJORITY #birddogspodViia: Try VIIA Hemp! https://viia.co/MAJORITY and use code: MAJORITYOrder Ravi's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Garbage-Town-Ravi-Gupta/dp/B0DHHL3LTNCheckout 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

In this special episode, Ravi is joined by Emily Lilley of The Book & Cover’s to discuss his new novel, Garbage Town, out today. Set in 1990s Staten Island, this coming-of-age thriller follows a group of teens who stumble upon a buried secret and find themselves in a fight for their lives.Ravi and Emily explore the real-life inspiration behind the novel’s characters and setting, the nostalgic pull of the pre-digital era, and the complicated beauty of growing up in a small community. They dig into how Ravi built the world of Garbage Town, from the real Staten Island streets of his childhood to the critical moments that give the story its pulse. Ravi also reflects on what the writing process taught him and how it helped him rediscover the texture of everyday moments.Learn more about Garbage Town by visiting www.garbagetownbook.comCheck out The Book & Cover on Bookshop.org: HEREBuy Garbage Town on . .  Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/garbage-town/b012f1c455ec59b7?ean=9798886453133&next=t The Book & Cover: https://bookshop.org/shop/thebookandcover Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Garbage-Town-Ravi-Gupta/dp/B0DHHL3LTN/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=2HHdC&content-id=amzn1.sym.255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e%3Aamzn1.symc.a68f4ca3-28dc-4388-a2cf-24672c480d8f&pf_rd_p=255b3518-6e7f-495c-8611-30a58648072e&pf_rd_r=QSCQ1G4VZ28GQXHFCEQE&pd_rd_wg=K2vej&pd_rd_r=f2c403fd-d85c-4651-8760-70151703bb7e&ref_=pd_hp_d_atf_ci_mcx_mr_ca_hp_atf_d Event RSVP: NYC event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ravi-gupta-presents-garbage-town-a-novel-ft-max-rose-tickets-1218447432069 RSVP to St. Louis event: https://www.left-bank.com/event/ravi-gupta-garbage-town&ved=2ahUKEwjAwJfxqqSMAxWVNGIAHSr_BUIQFnoECBUQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1sj5CKMF-IDjqxyBbDW4aN RSVP to Staten Island event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garbage-town-book-release-party-tickets-1261796450149?aff=oddtdtcreator Review: Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219356517-garbage-town Storygraph: https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/9fe24790-9496-4970-900b-71f592531eb3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices