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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

Our New Heroes

This week Chris backs off politics just a bit to get a report from the front lines in the fight against COVID 19 from ER Nurse Alison Rowe, plus an interview with former NY State Director of Homeland Security Mike Balboni Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 07, 202052 min

This Too Shall Pass...

This week Chris talks w/ Emergency Room Doctor Freya Dittrich about conditions on the front lines in the battle against COVID 19. Plus, Politics in the Pandemic and when this is over font forget the people who got us through this... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 202043 min

No Dying for the Dow

In this bonus episode, Chris calls out Texas LG Dan Patrick and others on the Right looking for shortcuts out of this crisis to jump start the economy.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 26, 202020 min

The 20th Amendment Has No Emergency Clause...

This week Chris talks about how the 20th Amendment will not allow for the postponement of elections if we are still dealing with the impact of COVID 19. Plus Dr. JD Zzipkin of Northwell Health on how th evirus is impacting the jhealthcare system and individuals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 24, 202049 min

Surreal World....

Chris talks about the nationwide shutdown, Moscow Mitch's long weekend and what may be the final day of the Democratic Primary. Plus former Presidential Candidate Joe Walsh longs to get back to a place where he and Chris disagreed about almost everything... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 17, 202052 min

Don't Panic...

With bleak news breaking seemingly minute by minute, an ineffective President an economy sliding into recession, Chris urges everyone to take a deep breath. Former Senator Russ Feingold talks about his new role in restoring law and order to our courts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 202044 min

Super Tuesday Result Special

Chris talks Super Tuesday and what comes next in the Democratic Primary... Is it Michigan or Bust for Bernie? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 04, 202018 min

Everything Has Changed...

This week Chris discusses the political fallout from the Corona Virus, Joe Biden V Bernie and what should Obama's role be. Guest Ellis Henican. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 03, 202042 min

Winning is the Point...

This week Chris discusses "electability" and how to thwart Conservative's plans to call Democrats "Communists" in the 2020 election. Plus Raw Story's Sarah Burris Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 25, 202048 min

No Pass for Haters...

Chris calls out Rush Limbaugh for his hateful rants against Mayor Pete and discusses the state of the 2020 election with former Congressman Steve Israel Breaks at 23:53 and 42:33 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 202046 min

Shake it Off

Chris pushes back on what pundits are calling "Trump's Best Week" Plus Dan Squadron of Future Now Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 202047 min

Iowa Train Wreck

Chris discusses the colossal failure of the Iowa Democratic Party and its impact on this and future campaigns. Should Iowa forfeit its place as 1st in the nation to "vote" for President? Plus MSNBC's Jill Wine-Banks discusses Impeachment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 04, 202038 min

Sheep & Cowards...

Should the Senate even exist anymore? This week we dive into the Impeachment arguments and get ready for Iowa. Guest, CNN's Janet Johnson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 28, 202057 min

Surprise Me

This week Chris is counting down to Impeachment and Iowa and hoping that someone in the GOP heeds the word of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and discovers that " The time is always right to do whats right" Guest Republican strategist and MSNBC regular Evan Siegfried. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 21, 202051 min

Disruption

This week Chris pushes back on Trump's claim that Democrats love Terrorist and talks 2020 w/ MSNBC regular Basil Smikle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 14, 202047 min

A Consequential Year

This week Chris talks about Trump's escalation in Iran and the potential of John Bolton's testimony in a Senate Trial. Plus Mayor of Columbia, SC Steve Benjamin, National Co-Chairman of Bloomberg of Presidents discusses Mayor Bloomberg's Strategy and the prospect of defeating Lindsey Graham... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Jan 07, 202048 min

Here We Go...

2020 is finally here. Chris discusses the consequential year ahead. Former Senator Barbara Boxer discusses the many talents of Speaker Pelosi, why she may be holding off the delivery of the Impeachment Articles to the US Senate and gives her thoughts on the Democratic primary fight. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 31, 201948 min

Nancy is Better at Politics...

This week Chris talks Impeachment strategy. Chris also suggests we talk about our values with our conservative family and friends this holiday season and not Trump. The always thoughtful Margaret Hoover of PBS's Firing Line is our guest this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 24, 201944 min

Pompeii...

This Week Chris discusses Impeachment and combating the Trump plan to "Go Low" in 2020. Raw Story's Sarah Burris joins the conversation . Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 17, 201954 min

Joy Behar

This week Chris talks to Joy Behar of The View. Joy weighs in on politics and talks about what it was like interviewing Don Jr. Plus her thoughts on the relationship between Kelly Ann and George Conway. Chris also shares his thoughts on the so called "Prosperity Gospel" being preached by many Trump supporting Evangelicals. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Dec 10, 201935 min

Back to Work

Chris's self imposed ban on politics is over and its time to get ready to convince our conservative friends that 4 more years of Trump is bad for America. Plus will there be an open convention... and is that a bad thing? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dec 03, 201944 min

Thanksgiving Me a Break...

This Week Chris discusses the GOP's bonkers Ukrainian conspiracy theory and gives a Thanksgiving message.... Plus CNN's Janet Johnson on Impeachment and more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 26, 201939 min

Pizzazz....

This week Chris talks impeachment with Watergate Prosecutor, MSNBC Contributor and Author Jill Wine-Banks . Plus the rising fortunes of Mayor Pete and the Fall of the Red Wall in the South... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 19, 201947 min

The Week it Get's Serious...Guest: MSNBC's Ellie Mystal

On this episode Chris talks about the serious people who will be testifying before Congress and others who are serving our nation around the world and contrasts this with the lack of seriousness on the part of the president and his allies in Congress. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 12, 201950 min

Left Right Other....

This week Chris welcomes Conservative Radio Host Ben Ferguson. Liberal Radio Host Rick Ungar, and Libertarian Comedian and pod caster Ben Kissel... Plus the latest on impeachment and the race for the White House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 05, 20191 hr 1 min

Politicon Extravaganza Part 1

This week Chris is back from Politicon in Nashville, TN and brings with him three great interviews including Presidential Candidate Mark Sanford, Radio Host Clay Travis and Political Commentator Sally Kohn Plus reaction to Trump's ISIS press and the resignation of Katie Hill... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 29, 201946 min

No Time for Fools...

Chris has had it with members of Congress actively promoting conspiracy theories in defense of Trump and asks why the House GOP leadership would allow this. Plus CNN's Janet Johnson... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 22, 201947 min

Nobody's Business but the Turks...

This week Chris rails against Trump's decision to betray the Kurds and discusses the latest on Impeachment. Author and columnist Elis Henican joins the conversation. Breaks at 16:24, 35:51 and 43:31 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 15, 201947 min

Put a Ring on It America...

This week Chris tells Congress to call Trump's bluff anf get serious about Impeachment. No more vacations because Trump never sleeps and needs to be countered every day... Former Senator and Presidential Candidate Mike Gravel joins in and offers his comparisons to Watergate. and more... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....

Oct 08, 201953 min

Giuliani Time...

This week Chris discusses the pending impeachment of President Trump and the meltdown of his personal lawyer former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani he witnessed first hand.... Plus Sarah Burris from Raw Story.... Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 01, 201944 min
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