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Aggressive Progressive

Honesty is a lost art. Chris Hahn is a progressive political commentator, radio personality and attorney based in NY.  A former aid to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chris's views are informed from experience. He doesn't mince words and he knows what it takes to defeat the right wing extremism that appears to be on the march. The weekly podcast is informative, entertaining and opinionated.
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Episodes

Credible & Urgent...

This week Chris joins the debate over the White House Whist Blower and what it means for the future of the Trump Presidency and America... Also Jeremy Barr from the Hollywood Reporter discusses media in the age of Trump... . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 24, 201956 min

Even on 9-11

This week, Chris looks back on Trump's behavior on 9-11 and shares his memories of that horrible day. Plus Chris talks Politics with Conservative pundit Amy Holmes and has a bonus monologue on Health Care... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 17, 20191 hr 4 min

Hope and Change?

Chris speaks to guest David Weissman an Army Veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan and was a die hard Conservative Trump supporter until comedian Sarah Silverman led him out of the wilderness.. plus another week of lies from the lying liar in chief... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 10, 201951 min

National Disaster...

This week Chris discusses Trump's latest cruelty and wonders if the administration can get any lower. He also ponders Trump's response to national emergencies. Daily Caller White House Correspondent Amber Athey joins to discuss her article that outlines serious ethical concerns in at the Knights of Columbus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Sep 03, 201954 min

America is Exhausted....

This week Chris discusses how the nation is growing tired of Trump's act and suggests the end is near. Author and columnist Grant Stern joins the conversation. Stick around for the last segment as Chris discusses how a Ringo Star concert featuring the Men @ Work's Collin Hay triggered memories of growing up in the evangelical world... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Aug 27, 201958 min

Give me your well rested, well funded and insured....

This week Chris blast Trump's immigration policy as un-American. he discusses how Trump's policy ignores market forces that drive people to the US and asks if that's Trump's embrace of socialism. CNN & HLN's Janet Johnson joins the discussion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 20, 201946 min

The Presidential Trinity

Chris is back from Italy.... This week he discusses Trump's failure to understand his role as Head of State and how his mishandling of the El Paso massacre is just the latest example of how the President doesn't get that he has three unique rolls, Head of Party, Head of Government and Head of State. Chris also discusses the state of the Democratic Presidential Primary and echo's Bill Maher's brilliant editorial regarding personal evolution. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswi...

Aug 13, 201942 min

The New Know Nothings and the Hyper-Partisan Era...

This week Chris discusses where we are politically, how we got here and what comes next. Chris asks how history will view this error 15 years from now. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aug 06, 201929 min

Mr. Mueller Returns

This week Chris discusses Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Judiciary and Intel Committees Former Watergate Assistant Special Prosecutor and frequent MSNBC guest Jill Wine Banks provides her insight into the testimony and what it means going forward, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 30, 201945 min

Call Racist Comments What They Are..

Chris is clear on his rebuke.of Trump's racist attacks on "The Squad" and asks why more Republican's aren't calling him out. Plus Guest Liz Claman of Fox Business joins the show to discuss Building Home's for Heroes Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 23, 20191 hr 3 min

The Pointless Cruelty is the Point

This week Chris tee's off on Trump;s border detention policy. Former Washington Post Columnist and progressive pundit Cathy Areu joins in, plus listen to the end for a bonus rant from hijacked his radio show... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 16, 201959 min

Presidential Insecurities

This week Chris discusses how Trump's 4th of July Bash was yet another example of his personal insecurity. He also continues his discussion of the inevitable demise of Mike Pence as a running mate in 2020. Chris also discusses the loss of his younger brother. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 09, 201924 min

Fireworks...

This week Chris welcomes guest David Cay Johnsron who has documented Trump for over 30 years. Chis reminds progressives to push back on conservatives that question their love of country and breaks down the Democratic Debates Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jul 02, 201944 min

Look up from your Kool-Aide...

This week, Chris talks about Trump's near war with Iran and asks when the Trump Cult will look up from their Kool-Aide and realize he's failed them on Key initiatives/ Chris Welcomes guest Brian Weisfeld a Ted X Talk alumnus and former leader of IMAX to discuss his latest project which hopes to empower young girls... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 25, 201946 min

Open for Collusion

This week Chris discusses Trump's latest efforts to entice foreign powers into supporting his failing campaign for re-election. Plus is it time for a generation other than the Boomers to have there chance at power? Guest Jordan Chariton joins to discuss Bernie Sander's policy speech... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jun 18, 201945 min

Saving Face

On this Episode, Chris discusses Trumps face saving end to the tariff standoff with Mexico, weighs in on Iowa and Biden's Hyde Amendment reversal and calls the straight pride parade what it is... a place for closet cases to celebrate.... Plus an interview with best selling author, columnist and political pundit Ells Henican and a bonus rant on the state of our political discourse.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Jun 11, 201957 min

Mueller moves the Barr

On this episode Chris gives his unique take on where we are now that Mueller has finally spoken. Guest Janet Johnson of HLN joins the discussion of this and Trumps disastrous Mexican tariff plan Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 04, 201943 min

Impeachment Point?

This week Chris asks if the President's actions in obstructing Congress have brought us to a point where Congress has no choice but to Impeach. Maybe that's exactly what Trump wants. Guest Sarah Burris from Raw Story joins the conversation to discuss Media in the age of Trump. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

May 28, 201943 min

Come Again

This week Chris welcomes former Howard Stern Show Staffer KC Armstrong who discusses why he left the show and reveals for the fist time why he hasn't been back on the show the past few years. Chris also discusses the Alabama Anti-Choice bill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 21, 201955 min

Jerry Falwell Jr. Has Some Explaining to Do...Guest Matt Welch of Reason Magazine

Chris discusses his belief that Jerry Falwell Jr. was blackmailed by Michael Cohen into endorsing Donald Trump in 2016. Or maybe he's just a fraud. Chris discusses Libertarian in the age of Trump with special guest Matt Welch from Reason Magazine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 14, 201938 min

Katie Barr the Door...

In this weeks episode, Chris blasts AG Bill Barr for his failure to honor Congressional requests and has choice words for the pathetic display Congressional Democrats put on in response. Chris urges Congressional Dems to understand the game has changed and they need to play by the new rules. He has some good things to say about Senator and Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris and how she handled the hostile witness Bill Barr was. Also Chris discuses his awkward dinner with Scarlett Johansson and C...

May 07, 201935 min

And They’re Off...

This week Chris discusses Joe Biden's entry into the race and assesses the candidacies of Bernie Sanders and Mayor Pete Buttigieg. He also calls out TV Evangelical Franklin Graham for his hypocrisies and criticism of Bttigieg's sexuality while all the while brushing off all of the president's personal failings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Apr 30, 201932 min

Mueller Mania

On this episode Chris reacts to the release of the redacted Mueller Report and slams conservatives for taking a victory lap in the face of clear criminal activity on the part of the administration. He discusses the impact impeachment could have on the 2020 election. Guest Scott Dworkin, founder of the Democratic Coalition who shares his view of the report and what comes next. Social Media: Twitter @ChristopherHahn Instagram @ChristopherHahnNY Guest twitter @Funder Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Apr 23, 201946 min

Humanity Isn’t Just for Citizens

In the inaugural episode of The Aggressive Progressive w/ Chris Hahn,, Chris implores progressives to talk to their conservative friends about Trump's inhumanity toward migrants. Chris also talks with columnist Amy Holmes about the election of Lori Lightfoot as Chicago's first African American and openly gay mayor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Apr 15, 201946 min
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