Radio Abundance

Catherine Vaughan & Ryder Kessler of Abundance New York join Radio Abundance to analyze the New York City Primary Election results! How should Abundance advocates think of Zohran Mamdani? Is Eric Adams any better? What happened downballot? You'll find answers to all of these questions and more on this episode of Radio Abundance!

Alex Trembath of The Breakthrough Institute joins Radio Abundance to share their origin story and tales from two decades of fighting for Abundance, green energy, a sustainable climate, and the environment. We dive into why building and creating is the key to saving the planet and why thwarting action only exacerbates the climate change emergency. Alex shares why nuclear energy is safe, green, and affordable, and we dive deep into accidents at 3 Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima to understand why nuclear power really is truly safe. Plus, Alex previews the Abundance 2025 Conference, coming up in September in Washington DC!

Micah Erfan from The Micah Erfan Show and The Texas Democratic Party swings by Radio Abundance to chat about how Democrats can win on social media, what it looks like to broaden our reach our message, how to appeal to young men (and everybody), the impact of the pandemic and social media on American politics, and what it looks like for Democrats to tell a better story and find a bigger audience. Then, Catherine Vaughan and Ryder Kessler of Abundance New York join us for Radio Abundance NYC update. They dive into a major rezoning of Midtown South, stagnating progress at the state level, and Brad Lander's moment as the current NYC comptroller and Mayoral candidate was quasi-endorsed by The New York Times, arrested by ICE, supported by mass protests and Democrats across the state, and full-throatedly endorsed by Ezra Klein in a matter of days. Check it out on Radio Abundance!

Tibita Kaneene, Political Director for the New York City New Liberals (part of the Center for New Liberalism), joins Radio Abundance to break down the New York City Mayoral Race. Is Zohran Mamdani serious about exploring Abundance and market rate housing? Or is he playing us for suckers? What can New Yorkers expect from Andrew Cuomo? Which candidates are the best on Abundance and housing? Even the YIMBY candidates often favor short-term rent freezes; is this always a poison pill? How do we think about Eric Adams? And if the race does come down to Cuomo and Mamdani, who should Abundance Liberals choose? Find out on Radio Abundance!

Congressman Ritchie Torres joins us to talk about his new reforms to the dreaded Jones Act, how protectionism drives up costs and holds us back, the injustice of Puerto Rico's taxation without representation, how endless processes stop us from fighting the emergency of climate change, why Abundance is a revolution, how to revive the Hamilton Progressivism that inspired The New Deal, being a founding member of the new Build America Caucus, Donald Trump's fascistic disposition, and how the Trump Administration is planting the seeds of superpower decline. Enjoy!

We chat with Paulina Mangubat, the Digital Content & Creative Director for the DNC who revolutionized the Democratic Party's social media strategy. Gone are the days of safe posts. Now, we have "ugly ass truck," calling Elon Musk a loser, sharing Pete Hegseth's blurry alcoholic iPhone screen, and even tagging Stephen Miller in a "cuck chair." Sassy! Then, we feature an all-new segment: our New York City News Bulletin with Radio Abundance NYC correspondents Catherine Vaughan and Ryder Kessler from Abundance New York! You'll hear all about the mayoral race and what's going on with YIMBY and Abundance policies right now at CityHall. Make sure to check out their voter guide at NYC2025.com!

Jeremiah Johnson, cofounder of The Center for New Liberalism and host of The New Liberal Podcast, joins Radio Abundance to discuss the politics of Abundance on the Right and the Left. We talk about the Republican Civil War between MAGA and the Tech Right, who opposes Abundance on the Left and why, and what the future holds for Progressive Abundance as a winning campaign message. Along the way, this episode is packed with literary references, from Chinese proverbs to Paradise Lost to Greek Mythology, plus a special cameo from Sean Astin, who plays Samwise Gamgee from The Lord of the Rings, giving a special rendition of Samwise's epic rallying call. "It’s like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo! The ones that really mattered..."

The team sits down with Congressman Scott Peters, a founding member of the Congressional YIMBY Caucus and a founding member of YIMBY Democrats of San Diego. Representative Peters tells us that our work was the direct inspiration and catalyst for the formation of the YIMBY Caucus! Then, we sit down with the founders and current leadership of our fore-runners at YIMBY Democrats of San Diego to learn about their journey since their founding, what they’re up to today, and what advice they have for us. Enjoy!

In response to Trump's moves towards fascism, military violence in LA, and arrests of Democratic lawmakers, we highlight what elected officials have told us about Trump's fascism, how Democrats can stop it, and what you can do to fight. Featuring Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, United States Senator Brian Schatz, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren, United States Congressman Jake Auchincloss, United States Congresswoman Laura Friedman, United States Congressman Ritchie Torres, United States Congressman Ro Khanna, United States Congressman Scott Peters, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee, Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop, New York State Senator Zellnor Myrie, Pod Save America Co-Host Jon Lovett, and Maryland Housing Secretary Jake Day.

The Circus has come to town. It's Elon vs Trump! Silicon Valley's Congressman Ro Khanna stops by Radio Abundance to chat with us about the new feud. We chatted Elon vs Trump, who gets custody of Vance, how to woo Silicon Valley back to Dems, why Progressives should love Abundance, & what future awaits Elon Musk.