One Year Later: The Attempted Coup That Couldn’t Stop the Rise
One year after the deadly insurrection that took place on January 6, 2021 in the U.S. Capitol, Steve, Sharline and Fola reflect on the failed attempted coup.
NBC.com’s Suzanne Gamboa on Latinos, Politics and Race
NBC.com’s Suzanne Gamboa joins us on our last episode of the year to discuss immigration and U.S.-Mexico relations, Texas’ growing status as a political battleground especially in the upcoming midterms, and the importance of the Latino vote.
Don’t Call It a Mailbag: Questions from Listeners
You asked, we answered. From the increasing weaponization of “critical race theory” to the ongoing discrepancy between what Democrats say about turnout vs. what they actually do, Steve, Sharline and Julie answer your questions on air and attempt to make sense of the latest in political news including last week’s election day results.
Not a Nation of Immigrants
We speak with acclaimed historian and activist Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz about her newest book. Founder of Advance Native Political Leadership Anathea Chino also joins us to discuss the growing political power of Indigenous people across the country.
Who and Where to Watch in 2022 Midterms
Ahead of the 2022 midterms, we survey the landscape of key races in battleground states and discuss why they matter, as well as which exciting candidates to watch.
Hispanic, Latino, Latinx: What’s in a name?
ED of Somos Votantes Melissa Morales joins us to share her view on the current debate over Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month and why she thinks Latinos working together is more important than choosing any one name.
News Roundup: How We’re Responding to the Texas Abortion Ban and More
Sharline and Julie share their personal reflections on the Texas abortion ban and what it means to them, especially as women of color.
Keep Cali Blue: California Recall and What’s At Stake
The California gubernatorial recall election is just two weeks away and stakes are high for Democrats and progressives across the country.
A Nation in Color: 2020 Census and Our Future
The 2020 Census data is out and we dig into some of the key findings and what they mean for the future of the country.
Washington Post’s Perry Bacon Jr. on America’s Uncivil War
On this episode, The Washington Post columnist and former senior writer at FiveThirtyEight Perry Bacon Jr. joins us for a lively discussion about the state of politics and political journalism today, from the burgeoning uncivil war being waged by Republicans to Democrats’ timidity and inability to address the root causes of social and political tension head on.
Nina Turner Sees the Promise in the Problem
In this episode, former state senator and congressional hopeful Nina Turner joins us for a moving conversation about the legacy of civil rights leaders in Ohio and across the country and her goal to push their vision forward as a U.S. representative.
Summer, Summer, Summertime!
In this short-and-sweet episode, we take a break from talking politics to share what we’re reading and watching this summer to rest and unwind.
Pride: Hope, Struggle, and Taking Back Power
In this episode, we ground Republican anti-LGBTQ+ attacks in history, including the historical trope of protecting cisgender White girls from perceived threats that have no basis in reality.
New York Times’ Astead Herndon on the Politics of Racial Reckoning
In this episode, we sit down with one of the brightest rising stars at the New York Times—political reporter Astead Herndon—for sharp conversation and analysis about the nature of the moment we’re in.
Tram Nguyen on How Virginia Turned Blue
Tram Nguyen, co-director of New Virginia Majority, talks with us about how her work with refugees and disaster survivors led her to electoral organizing, an effort that has transformed the former Confederate state of Virginia into a national leader in voting rights expansion and progressive ideals.
Unapologetic and Authentic: St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones
In one of the realest and most authentic interviews we’ve had with an elected official, we chat with St. Louis’ first Black woman mayor, Tishaura Jones.
100 Days In: Is Biden Actually a Progressive?
In this week’s episode, we review some of the most consequential news out of Washington D.C., from President Biden’s American Families Plan to the latest DOJ confirmation hearings and the House Judiciary Committee’s historic approval of H.R. 40 (a bill that would establish a commission to study reparations).
Fighting the Same Beast: White Supremacy
In this episode, we take stock of major news headlines from the latest police violence in Minnesota to the onslaught of voter suppression in Georgia and around the country.
Bold Asian American Activism and Its Roots
Racist violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders isn’t new but neither is the community’s history of resistance.