The Conversation

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Jonathan Larsen & Norman Solomon
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Jonathan Larsen speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about why Biden named a conservative Democrat as his Deputy Chief of Staff. Norman Solomon on how the left needs to challenge the Biden administration.

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Brian Rice & Rebecca Kavanagh
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Engineer and Developer Brian Rice speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about racism in lending and property development. Criminal Defense Attorney Rebecca Kavanagh on whether or not Trump can pardon himself.

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Alexandra Rojas & Gary Chambers Jr.
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Executive Director of Justice Democrats Alexandra Rojas speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about how she plans to get more progressives elected in 2022. Congressional .. show full overview

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Benjamin Dixon & Charles Coleman
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Media Entrepreneur Benjamin Dixon speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how lawmakers need to respond to the MAGA terrorist attacks. Civil Rights Attorney Charles .. show full overview

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Sasha Abramsky & K. Sabeel Rahman
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Columnist for The Nation Sasha Abramsky speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about what's next for the GOP. President of Demos K. Sabeel Rahman on how white supremacy lead to the attack on the U.S. capitol.

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Angelo Carusone & Mateo Askaripour
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President & CEO of Media Matters Angelo Carusone speaks with Nando Vila on The Conversation about Trump being banned from social media. Author Mateo Askaripour on his new novel Black Buck.

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Shahid Buttar & Paul O'Brien
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2020 Nancy Pelosi challenger Shahid Buttar speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the condition of the American working class. Vice President of Oxfam America Paul O'Brien on the policy of poverty and income equality.

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Andy Hale & Yu Gu
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Civil Rights Attorney Andy Hale speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about wrongful convictions in the United States. Filmmaker Yu Gu on her film A Woman's Work: The NFL's Cheerleader Problem.

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Pattie Gonia & Daniel Lee
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Drag Queen Pattie Gonia speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about intersectional environmentalism. Daniel Lee on why he's running for California State Senate.

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Bayan Joonam & Marley Clements
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Documentary filmmakers Marley Clements & Bayan Joonam speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about why they decided to make a film about QAnon.

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Sheryl Ring & Sheldon Wilson
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Tenants' Rights Attorney Sheryl Ring speaks with Jason Carter on The Conversation about eviction and the current housing crisis. Filmmaker Sheldon Wilson on his documentary Between Black and Blue.

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Graeme Maxton, Dr. Bernice Maxton-Lee, & Adam Green
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Authors Graeme Maxton & Dr. Bernice Maxton-Lee speak with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about the radical changes needed to solve climate change. PCCC co-founder Adam Green on how progressive theory wins close elections.

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Mark Ranks & Brendan O'Connor
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Author Mark Ranks speaks with Nando Vila on The Conversation about many Americans will spend time in poverty. Author Brendan O'Connor on how nativism fuels the far right.

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Catharine Torress, Liam Gude, & Chris Stewart
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Biden Jubilee 100 Student Debt Strikers Catharine Torress and Liam Gude speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about how college students can go debt strike to raise awareness .. show full overview

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Akilah Cadet, Erin Feher, & Judith Browne Dianis
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Akilah Cadet and Erin Feher speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about their their storytelling collaborative REP CO. Executive Director of The Advancement Project Judith Browne Dianis on how to achieve high impact policy change.

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Elvina Nawaguna & Dave Levinthal
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Deputy Editor for Business Insider Elvina Nawaguna speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about what has happened in D.C. since the capital riots. Correspondent for .. show full overview

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Derrick Johnson
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NAACP President and CEO Derrick Johnson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how the right wing has continually committed treason against the United States of America.

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Alexander Sammon & Ryan Grim
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American Prospect Staff Writer Alex Sammon speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the latest updates on GameStop's stock situation. Washington Bureau Chief for The Intercept Ryan Grim on #forcethevote.

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Jennifer Farmer & Adjoa B. Asamoah
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Author Jennifer Farmer speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about her new book First and Only: A Black Woman's Guide to Thriving at Work and In Life. Political Strategist .. show full overview

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Celina Caesar-Chavannes & Dr. Abdul El-Sayed
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Author Celina Caesar-Chavannes speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the experience of being a black woman in politics. Author Dr. Abdul El-Sayed on his new book Medicare for All: A Citizen's Guide.

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Chuck Rocha & Zeke Stokes
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Former Bernie Sanders Advisor Chuck Rocha speaks with Jonathan Larsen on The Conversation about how politicians are handling covid relief. Democratic Strategist Zeke Stokes on President .. show full overview

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Ali Noorani & Licinio Miranda
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Only In America host Ali Noorani speaks with Jonathan Larsen on The Conversation about President Biden's immigration reforms. Historian Licinio Miranda on the story of Francisco José do Nascimento.

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Milton Allimadi
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Black Star New CEO Milton Allimadi speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about the controversy around the recent election in Uganda.

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John Nichols & Sabrina Malhi
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National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation John Nichols speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about Trump's second impeachment trial. Journalist Sabrina Malhi on farm workers protesting in India.

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Frank Conniff & Tezlyn Figaro
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Comedian Frank Conniff speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the impact of the progressive movement on President Biden's polices. Political Commentator Tezlyn Figaro on the current state of the Democratic Party.

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David Dayen & Hassan El-Tayyab
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Executive Editor for the American Prospect David Dayen speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about why President Biden's Department of Justice isn't pursuing legal action against .. show full overview

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Dominick Izzo
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Retired Police Officer & Radio Host Dominick Izzo speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he no longer believes in QAnon.

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Michael Patrick Oristian
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Michael Patrick Oristian speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about if Trump will form a third party.

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Lynn Tillman-Cherry & Marissa Hoechstetter
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Chief Compliance Officer for Greenwood Lynn Tillman-Cherry speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how black and latino communities have been underserved by traditional .. show full overview

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Saru Jayaraman & Amanda Nguyen
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One Fair Wage's Saru Jayaraman speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about the fight for $15 minimum wage. Rise CEO & Founder Amanda Nguyen on why there has been an uptick in crime against the Asian American community.

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Zeke Stokes & Taylor Masamitsu
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Democratic Strategist Zeke Stokes speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about recent LGBTQ policy developments. Creating for Justice CEO Taylor Masamitsu on how volunteers are creating for justice.

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Ti-Hua Chang & Jeff Cohen
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Ti-Hua Chang speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why hate crimes against Asians in the U.S. are on the rise. RootsAction's Jeff Cohen on the corporate conflicts of interest involving Neera Tanden.

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Amanda Makki & David Johns
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Republican Strategist and Attorney Amanda Makki speaks with Dr. Rashad Richey on The Conversation about her main takeaways from CPAC 2021. Executive Director of the National Black .. show full overview

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Koa Beck & David Sirota
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Author Koa Beck speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about how certain kinda of feminism became more acceptable than others. Journalist David Sirota on where things stand on increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour.

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Dave Levinthal & Amy Littlefield
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Senior D.C. Correspondent for Insider Dave Levinthal speaks with Jonathan Larsen on The Conversation about his long conversation with the MyPillow guy, Mike Lindell. Journalist Amy .. show full overview

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Ben Jealous
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President of People for the American Way Ben Jealous speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about protecting Biden nominees who are women of color.

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Trey Radel & Ross Benes
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Radio Show Host Trey Radel speaks with Dr. Rashad Richey on The Conversation about why he thinks the government should not force people to wear masks during a global pandemic. Author Ross Benes on how Nebraska came to be a Republican stronghold.

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Harvey Kaye & Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez
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Jolt Chief Strategy Officer Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about why Texas has been so aggressively anti-science during the covid-19 pandemic. Harvey Kaye on Amazon workers union drive in Alabama.

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Ed Martin
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Ed Martin speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he thinks the January 6th insurrection in D.C. was a "hoax".

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Ti-Hua Chang
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Ti-Hua Chang speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his outstanding work on climate change for TYT Investigates.

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JT Wilde
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JT Wilde speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his involvement with Qanon.

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Charles Coleman & Lucas Kunce
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Civil Rights Attorney Charles Coleman speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about what we can expect from the trial of the police officer who is charged with murdering George .. show full overview

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Larry Lessig
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Law Professor Larry Lessig speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the importance of the For the People Act.

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Ken Klippenstein & Irene Jiang
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Journalist Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why people are attacking 5G cell phone towers. Insider Reporter Irene Jiang on if the Atlanta shootings were a hate crime against Asian-Americans, women or both.

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Dominick Izzo
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Retired Police Officer Dominick Izzo speaks with Dr. Rashad Richey on The Conversation about the criminal justice system and Black Lives Matter.

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Tara Samples & Eddie Kim
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Akron City Councilwoman Tara Samples speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about Nina Turner's campaign for Congress. Mel Features Writer Eddie Kim on the intersection between masculinity and violence.

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David Johns & Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss
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Author Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why racist extremism is rising in the U.S. Executive Director of the National Black Justice .. show full overview

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David Dayen & Marcia Brown
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David Dayen and Marcia Brown speak with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why CNN went after the American Prospect for questioning one of their stories.

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Park Cannon & Gerald Griggs
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Georgia State Representative Park Cannon & her attorney Gerald Griggs speak with Dr. Richey on The Conversation about Rep. Cannon's arrest after knocking on the Governor's office door.

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David Sirota
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Journalist David Sirota speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about the company that killed the $15 minimum wage.

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Howie Hawkins
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2020 Green Party Candidate Howie Hawkins speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about how current voting rights legislation could affect third party campaigns.

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Robert Greenwald & Faylita Hicks
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President of Brave New Films Robert Greenwald speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about his new documentary Racially Charged: America's Misdemeanor Problem. Activist Faylita Hicks on how bouncing a $25 check changed her life.

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Krystal Knight & Alex Sammon
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Democratic Strategist Krystal Knight speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about what it's going to take to make Washington DC a state. American Prospect Writer Alex Sammon on Amazon's the unique ability to shape the lives of Americans.

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Hal Lambert
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Hal Lambert speaks with Dr. Richey on The Conversation about if corporate America should stay out of politics.

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Khalil Gibran Muhammad & Bridget Todd
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Professor Khalil Gibran Muhammad speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about fairness and justice are not really present in America's criminal justice system. Communications .. show full overview

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Eric Ward & Kevin Chavous
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Executive Director of Western States Center Eric Ward speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the upcoming White Lives Matter protest at the Ohio Statehouse. Democratic .. show full overview

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Bryan Lanza
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Republican Strategist Bryan Lanza speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his time in the Trump administration.

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Michael Starr Hopkins & Yelena Dzhanova
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Democratic Strategist Michael Starr Hopkins speaks with Dr. Rashad Richey on The Conversation about the shooting of Daunte Wright. Business Insider Reporter Yelena on why "accidental discharge" of weapons is not uncommon for police officers.

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Mary Frances Berry & Abené Clayton
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Guardian U.S. Reporter Abené Clayton speaks with David Shuster on The Conversation about gun violence in America. Professor Mary Frances Berry on the nomination of Kristen Clarke as Assistant Attorney General.

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Camila DeChalus & Jackie Statum Allen
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Insider Senior Reporter Camila DeChalus speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how the Biden Administration and Congress are dealing with immigration. Grantmaking .. show full overview

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Jamil Jaffer
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National Security Institute Founder Jamil Jaffer speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the U.S. withdrawing troops from Afghanistan.

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Trey Radel
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Radio Host Trey Radel speaks with Dr. Rashad Richey on The Conversation about the need for police reform.

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Jim Freeman & Roshni Nedungadi
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Director of Social Movement Support Lab Jim Freeman speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about his new book Rich Thanks to Racism. Democratic Pollster Roshni Nedungadi on recent polling on discrimination in the AAPI community.

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Cullen Hoback
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Filmmaker Cullen Hoback speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his new series that investigates the truth behind Qanon, 'Q: Into the Storm'.

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Scott Yenor
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Author Scott Yenor speaks with Dr. Rashad Richey on The Conversation about feminism vs. traditional marriage.

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Sydney Ghazarian & Thea Riofrancos
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DSA Organizers Sydney Ghazarian and Thea Riofrancos speak with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about the importance of the pro act.

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Eliza Orlins & Scott Hechinger
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Manhattan District Attorney Candidate Eliza Orlins speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why she wants to change "prosecutorial industrial complex" in New York City. .. show full overview

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Jon Meacham
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Author and Podcast Host Jon Meacham speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how his new podcast "Fate of Fact" explores the origins of disinformation in U.S. politics.

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Joe Collins III
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CA-43 Congressional Candidate Joe Collins III speaks with Dr. Rashad Richey on The Conversation about why he's running against Maxine Waters.

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Angelo Carusone & Dana Byespeak
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Media Matters President and CEO Angelo Carusone speaks with David Shuster on The Conversation about the decision to keep Trump banned from Facebook. Tax March Campaign Director Dana Bye .. show full overview

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Kim Snyder, Samantha Fuentes, & Cameron Kasky
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"Us Kids" stars Samantha Fuentes and Cameron Kasky speak with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why they continue to advocate for comprehensive gun reform. "Us Kids" Director Kim .. show full overview

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Nina Turner & Odessa Kelly
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OH-11 Congressional Candidate Nina Turner speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about some updates from her campaign. Justice Democrat Odessa Kelly on her campaign for Congress.

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Canela López and Chris Stewart
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Insider's Transgender Health Reporter Canela López speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why violence towards transgender people is continuing to increase at an .. show full overview

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Jennifer Farmer & Steven Reed
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Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about how year-round community engagement can help ease tensions between citizens and the police. Nina Turner .. show full overview

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David Hogg & Diallo Brooks
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Activist David Hogg speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the lessons he's learned in starting a social movement after the Parkland shooting. People for the American Way .. show full overview

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Dogan Uygur
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"The Original Young Turk" Dogan Uygur speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he decided to write a book about his life.

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Saru Jayaraman & David Tafuri
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Former Obama Policy Advisor David Tafuri speaks with Dr. Rashad Richey on The Conversation about the United State's role in ending the violence in Israel and Palestine. One Fair Wage .. show full overview

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John Haltiwanger & Andy Norman
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Insider's Senior Politics Reporter John Haltiwanger speaks with David Shuster on The Conversation about how Biden's position on Israel is at odds with other Democrats. Author Andy Norman on his book Mental Immunity.

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Rob Mackey & Erica Smith
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Intercept Report Rob Mackey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how the "Riot Squad" has been reporting on protests. Candidate Erica Smith on her campaign for U.S. Senate.

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Randi Weingarten & Max Burns
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Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how to go back to in-school learning. Daily Beast Columnist Max Burns on how to solve .. show full overview

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Akilah S. Wallace & Rawn James Jr.
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Faith in Texas Executive Director Akilah S. Wallace speaks with Dr. Rashad Richey on The Conversation about the new legislation that will eliminate the need to have a license to carry a .. show full overview

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Dr. Rashad Richey
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Dr. Rashad Richey speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about the vision for his new show Indisputable.

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Zakiya Sankara-Jabar & Anneliese Brune
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Zakiya Sankara-Jabar speaks with Dr. Rashad Richey on The Conversation about the dangers black student face in America. Writer and Editor Anneliese Bruner looks back at the Tulsa Race Massacre.

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Mustafa Tameez & Robin Bravender
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Democratic Strategist Mustafa Tameez speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about how to train cops to change the culture inside police departments. Insider's Robin Bravender on how Trump could run for President and govern from jail.

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David Fisher & Craig Greiwe
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Author David Fisher speaks with David Shuster on The Conversation about why he wanted to write a thriller novel about partisan politics. Craig Greiwe on how Rise Together educates Los Angeles with billboard messages.

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Gregg Daniel & Lizz Winstead
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Actor Gregg Daniel speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about inclusion and diversity in acting. Abortion AF Founder Lizz Winstead on updates on the state of anti-abortion legislation.

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Ken Klippenstein & Bryan Osorio
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The Intercept's Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about tax leaks, the press, and the Biden administration handle. CA-21 Congressional Candidate Bryan Osorio on why he's running for Congress.

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Bo Shuff & Katie Canales
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Executive Director of DC Vote Bo Shuff speaks with David Shuster on The Conversation about why DC should become the 51st state. Insider Tech Reporter Katie Canales on why Facebook decided to changes its rules about politicians and world leaders.

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Nicole Brener-Schmitz & Brianna Westbrook
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Democratic Strategist Nicole Brener-Schmitz speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why Joe Manchin continues to listen to big donors instead of his constituents. Downballot .. show full overview

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Eric Ward & Tahanie Aboushi
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Western States Executive Director Eric Ward speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why conservatives losing their minds over critical race theory. Candidate for Manhattan .. show full overview

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Canela López & Tatenda Musapatike
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Insider Transgender Health Reporter Canela López speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why Pride month should return to its activist roots. Tatenda Musapatike on why Facebook is imposing tougher restrictions on politicians.

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Rafael Casal, Benjamin Turner, & Laura Packard
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Health Care Voices Founder Laura Packard speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about why Republicans are continuing to attack Obamacare. Rafael Casal and Benjamin Turner on the new series Blindspotting.

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Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, Rev. Dr. William Barber, & Larry Lessig
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Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis and Rev. Dr. William Barber speak with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the voting rights marches that are happen to call out Joe Manchin and Mitch McConnell. .. show full overview

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Jeff Ernsthausen & Amy Vilela
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NV-1 Congressional Candidate Amy Vilela speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why she's challenging the incumbent Democrat in her district. ProPublica Data Reporter Jeff Ernsthausen on leaked IRS records that show how the rich avoid taxes.

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Elizabeth Hira & Max Burns
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Brennan Center Spitzer Fellow Elizabeth Hira speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about updates on the status of HR1. Daily Beast Political Columnist Max Burns on why Mitch .. show full overview

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Joel Burcat & John Bonifaz
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Author Joel Burcat speaks with David Shuster on The Conversation about his new book Amid Rage. Free Speech for People Founder John Bonifaz on why Merrick Garland is backing Trump-era positions.

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Kara Eastman & Wisdom Cole
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Interim National Director for Youth & College Division at the NAACP Wisdom Cole speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how black borrowers are most impacted by student loan .. show full overview

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Peter Coleman & Mike Rothschild
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Lecturer and Author Peter Coleman speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about his new book The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization. Mike Rothschild on his new book .. show full overview

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Baroness Beeban Kidron & Mia Bloom
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5Rights Foundation Baroness Beeban Kidron speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about how the twisted toy campaign highlights online predatory practices. Author Mia Bloom on her book Pastels and Pedophiles: Inside the Mind of QAnon.

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Sharon Lerner & Ryan Barber
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Intercept Investigative Reporter Sharon Lerner speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about pesticide companies' toxic influence on the EPA. Justice Correspondent for Insider Ryan Barberon how Trump's Bookkeeper could take him down.

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Chris Hansen & Anthony L. Fisher
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Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is assassinated at his home in Port-au-Prince. Australia’s largest city locks down for a third week. Scientists estimate Canada’s latest heat wave caused .. show full overview

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Pedro Andrade & Varun Nikore
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Journalist and Host Pedro Andrade speaks with David Shuster on The Conversation about his new Show Unknown Amazon. AAPI Victory Fund President Varun Nikore son Andrew Yang's run for Mayor of New York City.

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Chris Larson & Jonathan Metzl
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State Senator Chris Larson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he's running to for the U.S. Senate. Jonathan Metzl on how gun violence is raging out of control in the U.S.

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Josh Bernstein
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TV Talk Show Host Josh Bernstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the 2020 election.

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JD Scholten & Kimberly Leonard
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JD Scholten speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his new PAC ruralvote.org. Kimberly Leonard on why lawmakers are going on privately-funded expensive trips.

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Amy Wilentz & Sonia Kennebeck
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Author Amy Wilentz speaks with David Shuster on The Conversation about why she feels Haiti has been abandoned by the media, the U.S. and the world. Filmmaker Sonia Kennebeck on her new documentary Enemies of the State.

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Mustafa Tameez & Jamil Jaffer
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Democratic Strategist Mustafa Tameez speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about if teaching empathy when training police can make a help make communities safer. National Security .. show full overview

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Jonathan Rapping & B.C. Silver
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Author Jonathan Rapping speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about his new book Gideon's Promise. ChangeFi CEO B.C. Silver speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation .. show full overview

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Megan Kimble & Shahid Buttar
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Megan Kimble speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about how highway removal affects cities. Nancy Pelosi's Challenger Shahid Buttar on why he's running against the current Speaker of the House again.

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Charles Coleman Jr., Liam Kerr, & Lauren Harper
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Civil Rights Attorney Charles Coleman Jr. speaks with David Shuster on The Conversation about why Texas no longer requires the Ku Klux Klan to be taught as "morally wrong". Liam Kerr and .. show full overview

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Lucas Wentworth & Kristin Urquiza
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Drug harm reduction advocate Lucas Wentworth speaks with David Shuster on The Conversation about why the 911 good samaritan low should pass. Marked by Covid Co-founder Kristin Urquiza on how to help people become more informed about COVID-19.

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Chuck Marino & Laura Packard
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Chuck Marino speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why so many different kinds of people are now buying guns. Health Care Voices Founder Laura Packard on Big Tech's role in the spread fo covid misinformation.

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Kenya Evelyn & Kadia Tubman
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Insider Voices of Color Editor Kenya Evelyn speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about what the Milwaukee Bucks winning the NBA Championship means to the city and its .. show full overview

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Lala Wu & Peter Mougey
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Sister District Executive Director Lala Wu speaks with David Shuster on The Conversation about Democrats fighting for voting rights in Texas. Attorney Peter Mougey on the massive opioid .. show full overview

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Dave Weigel
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Washington Post reporter Dave Weigel joins Cenk Uygur to discuss the mainstream media's unfair coverage of progressives, including Nina Turner and her congressional campaign.

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Anthony Fisher & Tom Bowman
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Insider Politics Columnist Anthony Fisher speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the rise in "Blue Lives Matter" laws across the country that make almost any light offense to a .. show full overview

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Peter Montoya & John Haltiwanger
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Peter Montoya, author of "The Second Civil War", debates Cenk Uygur over political divisiveness, and whether or not both sides could ever get along. Insider's Senior Politics Reporter .. show full overview

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Chris Stewart, Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson, & Regina Gwynn
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Chris Stewart, host of the 8 Black Hands podcast, joins to discuss how the anti-CRT will shape schools, communities, and school boards. Esosa Ighodaro-Johnson .. show full overview

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Aaron Withe & Dave Levinthal
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David Shuster hosts. Freedom Foundation CEO joins to debate over whether or not schools should impose mask mandates or vaccine requirements. Dave Levinthal, Deputy Washington Bureau .. show full overview

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Max Burns & Joseph Zeballos-Roig
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Daily Beast Political Columnist Max Burns highlights how establishment Democrats are more excited about Obama's upcoming birthday party than passing progressive policies. Insider .. show full overview

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Dr. Sweta Chakraborty & Amanda Litman
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Climate Expert Dr. Sweta Chakraborty breaks down the latest IPCC report on climate change. Run For Something Co-Founder Amanda Litman talks about how her organization supports progressive, first-time political candidates running for office.

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Aaron Wysocki
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Ana Kasparian speaks with TYT Content Distribution Director Aaron Wysocki about his firsthand experience at the infamous Woodstock 99 music festival.

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Aubrey Clayton & David Lindorff
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David Shuster hosts. Author Aubrey Clayton highlights the problems with modern statistics. Investigative Reporter David Lindorff shares his findings on how close rising sea levels are to .. show full overview

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Kellie Copeland & Emily Jones
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Kellie Copeland; Executive Director of NARAL Pro-Choice Ohio; discusses the threats to Roe v Wade across the United States. Emily Jones, United Methodist Women .. show full overview

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John Haltiwanger & Jake Lahut
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Insider's Senior Politics Reporter John Haltiwanger breaks down Biden's speech on America's withdrawl from Afghanistan. Insider Politics Reporter Jake Lahut discusses the potential future of New York politics after Andrew Cuomo.

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David Feldman
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Cenk Uygur speaks to comedy writer David Feldman about his career, latest projects, and the end of his relationship with Jimmy Dore.

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Anna Medaris-Miller & Chuck Rocha
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David Shuster hosts. Insider's Senior Health Reporter Anna Medaris-Miller discusses the misinformation around pregnant women getting Covid vaccines. Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha breaks down why leaving Afghanistan is a progressive issue.

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Arash Azizzada & Erica Smith
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Arash Azizzada from Afghans for a Better Tomorrow lays out what America and NATO allies should do about the refugee crisis in Afghanistan. US Senate candidate Erica .. show full overview

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Camila DeChalus & Richard Ojeda
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Senior Insider Reporter Camila DeChalus talks about possible ethical concerns from Biden appointees. Former WV State Senator Richard Ojeda returns for a fiery discussion on how the US has handled the crisis in Afghanistan.

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Stephen Nobel Smith & Getro Elize
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Cenk Uygur hosts. WV Can't Wait co-chair Stephen Smith breaks down the key to getting rid of Joe Manchin. CA 36th Assembly District Candidate Getro Elize discusses why his district votes Republican and how he plans to change that.

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Dr. Jillian Gregg & Hastie Afkhami
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David Shuster hosts. OSU Instructor Dr. Jillian Gregg reveals details of the 2021 Climate Emergency report. Digital political strategist Hastie Afkhami discusses Twitter allowing the Taliban to stay on their platform.

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Jay Ponti & Morgan Harper
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Organizer Jay Ponti gives a hopeful message on the 10th anniversary of Occupy Wall Street. US Senate Candidate Morgan Harper lays out how progressives can win and flip Ohio blue.

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Michael Starr Hopkins & Andy Hirschfeld
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Democratic strategist Michael Starr Hopkins breaks down who's to blame for America's poorly planned exit from Afghanistan. Investigative reporter Andy Hirschfeld shares .. show full overview

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Dave Levinthal & Natalie Shure
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts: Deputy Washington Bureau Chief for Insider Dave Levinthal talks about what happens next in Afghanistan after the US' withdrawal. The New Republic columnist .. show full overview

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Ricardo Valadez & Sam Levin
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David Shuster hosts. Private Equity Campaigns Manager for Americans for Financial Reform Ricardo Valadez joins to discuss the path of devastation that private equity causes wherever it .. show full overview

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Thom Hartmann
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Cenk Uygur talks with host and author Thom Hartmann on the racist roots of America's healthcare system.

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Lizz Winstead & Lala Wu
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Daily Show Co-Creator and Abortion Access Front Founder Lizz Winstead breaks down the terrifying ramifications of the Texas abortion ban. Sister District .. show full overview

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Duvalier Malone & Michael Stinziano
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Author Duvalier Malone joins to discuss a disturbing trend in Louisiana of brutal police violence. Franklin County Auditor Michael Stinziano shares his findings on racial bias in the home appraisal process.

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Ken Klippenstein & K. Bain
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Intercept reporter Ken Klippenstein gives updates on reports of the Taliban seizing biometric equipment and data from the US Military. Community Capacity Development .. show full overview

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Keith Boykin, Maggie VandenBerghe, & Daniel McCarthy
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Cenk Uygur hosts. ""Race Against Time: The Politics of a Darkening America"" author Keith Boykin speaks on white fragility in a changing America. Arizona Patriot Party members Maggie .. show full overview

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Tiffany Muller & Angelo Carusone
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David Shuster hosts. End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller joins to talk about the latest compromise voting rights bill. Media Matters for America President Angelo Carusone talks .. show full overview

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McKayla Wilkes & Adam Eichen
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Cenk Uygur hosts. MD-05 Congressional Candidate McKayla Wilkes joins to discuss her progressive campaign to unseat corporate Democrat Steny Hoyer. Equal Citizens Executive Director Adam .. show full overview

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Lt. Col. Sargis Sangari, Kay Whitlock, & Nancy Heitzeg
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Cenk gets into a heated debate over the US' withdrawal from Afghanistan with Lt. Col. Sargis Sangari, the CEO of Near East Center for Strategic Engagement.

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Dr. Cornel West
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Senator Nina Turner sits down with the one and only Dr. Cornel West to discuss the treatment of Haitian migrants at the border, and the history of racist persecution that led America to this point in history.

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Chuck Marino & Laura Packard
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Sentinel Security Solutions CEO Chuck Marino joins to discuss the Larry Nassar senate hearings, and to break down how to prevent the abuse of young athletes in .. show full overview

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Joe Rubin & Gabriel Acevero
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Investigative reporter Joe Rubin gives an inside look into Donald Trump Jr's role in a controversal South Carolina real estate development deal. Maryland State Delagate .. show full overview

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Katharine Hayhoe & Max Burns
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Cenk Uygur hosts. ""Saving Us"" author and Nature Conservancy Chief Scientist Katharine Hayhoe shares her optimism regarding Republicans supporting climate change legislation. Daily .. show full overview

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Jeremy Corbyn
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Senator Nina Turner speaks with former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn about his Peace and Justice Project, and his efforts to achieve economic justice and equality across Britain and around the world.

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Mayor Steven Reed & John Bacon
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David Shuster hosts. Montgomery Alabama Mayor Steven Reed discusses vaccine hesitancy in his state which leads the US in Covid-19 death rates. New York Times bestselling author John .. show full overview

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Bobby Azarian & Jose Vasquez
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Cognitive Neuroscientist Bobby Azarian discusses how Trump Supporters could lead America to a societal collapse. A shocking poll also shows that Trump supporters want .. show full overview

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Justine Ang Fonte & Micah Lee
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Intersectional Health Educator Justine Ang Fonte discusses the proper way to talk to your children about sex. Intercept reporter, Micah Lee, talks a recent .. show full overview

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Bill McKibben & David Sirota
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Senator Nina Turner hosts. Legendary climate activist Bill McKibben joins to discuss his new organization, Third Act. Third Act is an organization that focused on getting older .. show full overview

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Manisha Krishnan & Jesse Schoolnik
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Manisha Krishnan, Senior Editor at VICE News joins to discuss her recent reporting on the increase in accidental overdoses. Jesse Schoolnik, from Vernon-Rockville Connecticut speaks on his mayoral race.

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Matt Ferner & Melody Schreiber
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Matt Ferner, Safer Cities Senior Analyst joins and discusses how voters are growing tired of the fear-mongering around crime. Along with that crime is down across the .. show full overview

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Michael Cohen
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Trump's former lawyer joins and weighs in on Trump's recently exposed DC hotel failure. He also discusses the behind the scene of how he ended up in jail.

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Krystal Ball
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Senator Nina Turner hosts. The iconic Krystal Ball joins to discuss why independent media is so important in the progressive movement.

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Sean Paul Reyes & Brittany Ramos DeBarros
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David Shuster hosts. Sean Paul Reyes, a Government Accountability & Transparency Advocate joins to discuss how he is holding police accountable. Progressive candidate Brittany Ramos DeBarros talks about her congressional race for NY-11.

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Jacob Helberg & Dr. William Halal
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Jacob Helberg joins and talks about the data war the US could potentially face. Dr. William Halal joins to discuss societies' reliance on the internet and social media.

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Erin Bishop, Erin Blackford, & Jonathan Larsen
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WolfPAC volunteers Erin Bishop and Erin Blackford reflect on the 10 year anniversary of WolfPAC. TYT Investigates Managing Editor Jonathan Larsen shares the latest on his series on the infamous Fellowship Foundation.

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Dr. James Zogby
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Senator Nina Turner interviews Arab American Institute President Dr. James Zogby about his experiences with being involved in Arab American Politics, including his work on Rev. Jesse Jackson's campaign.

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Sweta Chakraborty & Jeremy Greene
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts today's episode of The Conversation. Climate change expert and President of 'We Don't Have Time' Sweta Chakraborty, joins to discuss the real and very personal .. show full overview

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Jonathan Ahmadi & Glenn Martin
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts. CA State Assembly District 38 candidate Jonathan Ahmadi joins to talk about his campaign. Advocate Glenn Martin joins to talk about his harrowing experience in Rikers Island and why it needs to close.

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Nelini Stamp & India Walton
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Cenk Uygur Hosts. Working Family Party's Director of Strategy and Partnerships Nelini Stamp joins to share how they work with and support progressive candidates running for office. .. show full overview

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Ryan Grim
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Senator Nina Turner sits down with The Intercept's D.C. Bureau Chief Ryan Grim to break down exactly how we need to tax billionaires.

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Grace Panetta & Thomas Meyer
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David Shuster hosts. Insider Senior Politics Reporter Grace Panetta talks about the potential future of filibuster reform and voting rights legislation. National Organizing Manager of .. show full overview

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LaDoris Hazzard Cordell & Ben Winck
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Cenk Uygur Hosts. Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell joins to discuss her opinions on judicial independence. Insider Economy Reporter Ben Winck explains the link between the current housing crisis and labor shortages.

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David Sirota & Jonathan Larsen
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Daily Poster founder David Sirota joins to discuss progressives caving on the Reconciliation Bill. TYT Investigates Managing Editor Jonathan Larsen gives updates on TYT's ongoing series on the Fellowship Foundation.

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Noam Chomsky
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Sen. Nina Turner interviews the one and only Noam Chomsky. They discuss the future of the world with climate change and the young activists working hard to fight it.

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Kaz Firpo & Danny Goldberg
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David Shuster hosts. Award-winning director Kaz Firpo joins to discuss his latest project ""Signals | Plastics Must Die"". Author Danny Goldberg talks about the generation of celebrities who spoke out against Trump.

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Lawrence Lessig
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Cenk Uygur interviews Harvard Law Professor Lawrence Lessig about the dangers behind Facebook's AI and how it spreads hate speech.

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Ben Jealous & the family of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Senator Nina Turner is joined by People for the American Way President Ben Jealous and Martin Luther King Jr's family, including son Martin Luther King III, his wife Arndrea Waters King, .. show full overview

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Dr. Daniel Gade & David Pepper
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David Shuster hosts. Dr. Daniel Gade joins to discuss his book ""Wounding Warriors"" and how disability benefits can potentially hurt injured veterans. David Pepper joins to discuss how corruption in politics starts on the state level.

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Jamaal Bowman
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Cenk Uygur sits down with Congressman Jamaal Bowman to discuss why he voted no on the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework.

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Eric K Ward & Corey Brettschneider
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Executive Director of the Western States Center and senior fellow with the Southern Poverty Law Center Eric K Ward discusses the threat of authoritarianism in the .. show full overview

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Tim Black
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Sen. Nina Turner speaks with Tim Black, host of the Tim Black Show, about the progressive movement and why it needs to get behind reparations.

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Sheryl Ring & Keisha Blain
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Civil Rights and Consumer Law Lawyer attorney Sheryl Ring joins to share the anti-trans discrimination she's experienced in the courtroom as a trans woman. .. show full overview

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Michael Levitin & Ben Winck
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Journalist, professor and author of the new book, Generation Occupy: Reawakening American Democracy Michael Levitin joins to discuss how Occupy Wall Street has .. show full overview

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Jonathan Larsen & Mike Ortega
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Cenk Uygur hosts. TYT Investigates Managing Editor Jonathan Larsen joins to share the latest in his ongoing investigation of the National Prayer Breakfast, including Chick-fil-a's .. show full overview

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Yvette Simpson
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Senator Nina Turner speaks with Democracy for America CEO Yvette Simpson about racial inequity in America, and how the country is divided into two unequal parts.

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John Bonifaz
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David Shuster hosts. Co-founder and President of Free Speech For People talks about why he believes Attorney General Merrick Garland should resign.

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Dr. Darrick Hamilton
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Sen. Nina Turner hosts. Dr. Darrick Hamilton, Henry Cohen Professor of Economics and Urban Policy, and Founding Director of the Institute on Race, Power and Political Economy at The New .. show full overview

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Kevin Strickland & Bruna Sollod
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Civil Rights and Wrongful Conviction Attorney joins to talk about the case of Kevin Strickland and his wrongful conviction. Senior Communications and Political .. show full overview

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Joe Walsh
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Joe Walsh, conservative and host of the ""White Flag with Joe Walsh"" podcast, talks about how much the Republican party has changed since Trump was elected.

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Terrance Woodbury, Sonja Sohn, and Jeremy Eldgridge
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Cenk Uygur hosts. HIT Strategies CEO joins to discuss what focus groups have revealed about Democrats messaging with black voters. Director Sonja Sohn and lawyer Jeremy Eldgridge discuss .. show full overview

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Charles Coleman Jr.
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Sen. Nina Turner hosts. Civil Rights Attorney Charles Coleman Jr. joins to discuss what the fight for civil rights looks like in the 21st century.

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Michael Sainato & Uriel Epshtein
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Jonathan Larsen hosts. Guardian Journalist Michael Sainato joins to discuss the end of the pause for student loan repayments. Executive Director of Renew Democracy initiative Uriel .. show full overview

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Casey Michel & Joe Sanberg
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Author Casey Michel joins to discuss his book ""American Kleptocracy: How the U.S. Created the World's Greatest Money Laundering Scheme in History"". Business leader, .. show full overview

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Danny Glover
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Senator Nina Turner sits down in conversation with actor and activist Danny Glover to talk about his upbringing, his activism, gentrification, and reparations.

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Gaby Goldstein & Cynthia Mendes
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Sister District Co-Founder Gaby Goldstein discusses the importance of state legislators in regards to protecting abortion rights. RI State Senator Cynthia Mendes explains why she's sleeping outside of the RI statehouse.

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Ron Perlman
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Award-winning actor Ron Perlman joins to discuss his new film ""Don't Look Up"".

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India Walton & Charles Marino
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Cenk Uygur hosts. Former Buffalo mayoral candidate India Walton reflects on her campaign and the controversy that surrounded the election. Sentinel Security Solutions CEO Charles Marino .. show full overview

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Rob Richardson
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Sen. Nina Turner hosts. Disrupt Art founder Rob Richardson shares how he uses NFTs to empower black and brown artists around the world.

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Brittany Ramos DeBarros & Wayne Hsiung
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David Schuster hosts. Brittany Ramos DeBarros joins to discuss her candidacy for NY-11. Wayne Hsiung shares his rescuing of a goat, that has landed him in a legal battle.

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Maxwell Alejandro Frost & David Tafuri
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David Shuster hosts. FL-10 Congressional candidate Maxwell Alejandro Frost talks about his campaign and the possibility of him becoming the youngest member of congress. Former Obama .. show full overview

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Gary Chambers Jr.
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Sen. Nina Turner hosts. Gary Chambers Jr sits down with Sen. Nina Turner to talk about his activism, his past congressional campaign, and his school board speech that went viral.

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Radley Balko & Imani Oakley
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Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Washington Post Columnist Radley Balko joins to discuss tensions in the Little Rock Police Department over their black police chief. Progressive congressional candidate for NJ-10 Imani Oakley joins to discuss her campaign.

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