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The Conversation

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Cenk Uygur and a rotation of guest hosts sit down for quick but substantive interviews with political and cultural thought leaders from around the US and the world. Expect to see politicians from both sides of the aisle, media personalities, actors, directors, and more.
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Episodes

From the Hood to the Holler

Cenk Uygur hosts. Former Bernie Sanders Deputy Campaign Manager and Author Ari Rabin-Havt joins to discuss Bernie Sanders' presidential campaigns. US Senate candidate Charles Booker joins to talk about his plan to defeat Rand Paul in Kentucky. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 02, 202231 min

American Oligarch

David Shuster hosts. Nancy Pelosi's challenger Shahid Buttar joins to talk about why the press isn't covering his race. Former trader turned inequality economist Gary Stevenson discusses the increasing wealth gap during Covid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 202226 min

The Real Victims of Gun Violence

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Insider Senior Criminal Justice Reporter Haven Orecchio-Egresitz joins to talk about updates on the NY subway shooter case. Guardian Reporter Abené Clayton dispells myths about gun violence in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 202226 min

Help the Rebellion

Cenk Uygur hosts. Kentucky State Rep. Attica Scott joins to talk about her campaign for congress in KY-03. Rebellion PAC Executive Director Brianna Wu breaks down how Rebellion PAC is supporting Sen. Nina Turner's campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 26, 202228 min

Reaching Out

Cenk Uygur hosts. Rebel HQ Contributor Sandee Lovas joins to discuss the use of the term ""birthing people"" and the importance of gender-neutral inclusivity. KY-02 US House Candidate William Compton discusses his campaign and what he's doing differently. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 202229 min

COUNTER THE NONSENSE

David Schuster hosts. General Rob Spalding joins to discuss China and their quest for global domination in his new book ""War Without Rules"". Morgan Harper joins to discuss her campaign for US Senate and how a right-wing school administration is attempting to insert themselves into the race. MORE TYT: https://tyt.com/trial *** The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://tyt.com/live Subscribe to The Young Turks on Y...

Apr 21, 202226 min

Accountability is Necessary

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Washington Post Investigative Reporter Jenn Abelson joins to discuss the rising use of no-knock warrants by police and her new podcast ""Broken Doors"". Spike Cohen joins to discuss the horrific treatment of the Homeless in the city of Gastonia, NC and how change is needed now. MORE TYT: https://tyt.com/trial *** The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://tyt.com/live Subscribe to The Young ...

Apr 20, 202227 min

That's Not Funny

Cenk Uygur hosts. Professors Matt Sienkiewicz and Nick Marx join to discuss right-wing comedy, and its influence on conservatives. Dr. Darrick Hamilton joins to discuss TYT's new lecture series: ""Visions of a Post-Neoliberal Future"". MORE TYT: https://tyt.com/trial *** The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://tyt.com/live Subscribe to The Young Turks on YouTube: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=th...

Apr 19, 202229 min

The 2nd Amendment Debate

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Revolve Fund Founder James Wahls joins to talk about Revolve Fund which supports BIPOC-led businesses. Orange County District Attorney Candidate Pete Hardin joins to talk about the debate around the 2nd amendment. MORE TYT: https://tyt.com/trial *** The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://tyt.com/live Subscribe to The Young Turks on YouTube: http://youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user...

Apr 18, 202226 min

The Great Resignation

David Shuster hosts. Luma Mufleh, Author of ""Learning America: One Woman's Fight for Educational Justice for Refugee Children"", talks about her experience as a refugee working with children of refugees in the US. Economy Reporter Ben Winck joins to break down what the great resignation means, and what it means for workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 202226 min

Shadow Docket

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Insider Senior Health Reporters Anna Medaris-Miller and Julia Naftulin join to talk about medical gaslighting and who is experiencing it the most. Founder of Spread the Vote Kat Calvin joins to talk about racist redistricting of congressional maps and other assaults on voting rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 202226 min

Will the Bubble Burst?

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Gun Violence expert Jonathan Metzl breaks down what has lead to the rise in gun violence in America. Insider reporters William Edwards and Alcynna Lloyd join to discuss the current status of the US housing bubble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 12, 202226 min

Fake Furries

David Shuster hosts. Rural Rebellion author Ross Benes discusses the wildly controversial political figures coming out of Nebraska. NY-3 congressional candidate Melanie D'Arrigo joins to talk about her campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 11, 202225 min

Civil War 2.0

David Shuster hosts. Insider's Features Correspondent Adam Wren joins to break down the three places in the country where civil war could break out. Insider contributor David Kushner talks about a new scam where callers pretend to kidnap family members for ransom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 07, 202226 min

Dreams Without Debt

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Executive Director of the Alliance for Youth Action Dakota Hall talks about how young people are pushing Biden for an end to student loan debt. Medicare Activist Scott Desnoyers joins to share how he lost his son to suicide over a missed insurance premium. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 06, 202227 min

Can Mass Shootings Be Stopped?

Cenk Uygur hosts. ""TRIGGER POINTS"" author Mark Follman breaks down the ways to prevent mass gun violence. OR-4 Congressional Candidatet Doyle Canning discusses her progressive campaign and her fight for climate justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 202230 min

Sinema Syndrome

National Organizer for H.E.A.L. Together Asma Elhuni joins to talk about the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Anna Callahan, Director of Incorruptible Mass, talks about her strategy to keep progressive politicians from being corrupted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 202225 min

Exposing Right Wing Harassment

Cenk Uygur hosts. Technology Reporter Taylor Lorenz joins to discuss Facebook's attempts to smear Tik Tok using a GOP PR firm, and the right's weaponization of online harassment towards the left. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 202227 min

Dum Dum Ends Democracy

Cenk Uygur hosts. CT-01 Congressional Candidate Muad Hrezi joins to talk about his campaign and his personal health care experience that inspired him to run. Reporter Mike Giglio discusses his interviews with the leader of the Oath Keepers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 28, 202231 min

No Democrat Voting

Ryan Grim hosts. FCNL Legislative Director for Middle East policy Hassan El-Tayyab and Reporter Shuaib Almosawa discuss what it's like on the ground during the war in Yemen, and what the US needs to do to end the devastation. Political Reporter Akela Lacy talks about the effects of Texas' new voting restrictions and primary challengers to Ilhan Omar and Cori Bush. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 202225 min

Progressive Populism in Ohio

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore discusses the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes across the US. Ohio US Senate Candidate Morgan Harper joins to talk about why Ohio needs progressive change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 202225 min

Roe V Wade's Last Chance

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Insider Sports Reporter Meredith Cash talks about the Russian Detainment of WNBA star Brittney Griner. The RNL - Revolution, Nothing Less - Show host Sunsara Taylor and Women's eNews Executive Director Lori Sokol joins to talk about the threats women face from anti-choice legislation across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 202227 min

Miss Indepedent

Cenk Uygur hosts. Congressional Candidate Shervin Aazami joins to discuss why he is running against Corporate Democrat Brad Sherman. ""Miss Independent"" Author Nicole Lapin joins to talk about how women can gain financial independence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 202228 min

Political Bullies

Adrienne Lawrence Hosts. National Black Justice Coalition Executive Director David Johns joins to discuss the wave of anti-trans, anti-LGBTQIA+ bills popping up around the country. Democratic Strategist Max Burns joins to give updates on the latest anti-choice and anti-privacy legislation around the country. MORE TYT: https://tyt.com/trial *** The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. http://tyt.com/live Subscribe to The ...

Mar 17, 202225 min

Epic Politics Man Runs for Congress

Cenk Uygur hosts. THINGS ARE NEVER SO BAD THAT THEY CAN’T GET WORSE: Inside the Collapse of Venezuela author William Neuman joins to discuss what REALLY lead to the collapse of Venezuela. CA-37 Congressional Candidate Michael Shure talks about why he's running. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 15, 202238 min

OK SO BOOM

Cenk Uygur hosts. Tik Tok Star and Law Student A.B. Burns-Tucker talks about how her brother's wrongful conviction lead to her going to Law School. Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America Alan Minsky and Professor Emeritus of Democracy & Justice Harvey Kaye join to talk about the need for a 21st century Economic Bill of Rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 14, 202229 min

Will Putin Use Nukes?

David Shuster hosts. Host of Beyond Homeless Documentary Mary Theroux joins to discuss what is needed to solve the homelessness crisis. Insider Senior Correspondent Matt Schwartz joins to talk about the threat of Vladimir Putin potentially using nuclear weapons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 10, 202226 min

Justice for Emmett Till

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Author of “Those Who Give A Damn"" Duvalier Malone joins to discuss the passing of the Emmett Till Antilynching Act. Penn & Perry Inc. CEO Iron Mike Perry talks about how community violence interrupters can help stop gun violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 09, 202227 min

Big Brother is Watching

Cenk Uygur hosts. Thom Hartmann, host of The Thom Hartmann Program, joins to discusses how we are being watched online by corporations. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Investigative Reporter David Cay Johnston joins to talk about potential racketeering charges for Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 08, 202236 min

Adventures in the Metaverse

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. UCLA professor and Author of ""Beyond the Valley"" Ramesh Srinivasan breaks down the origins of the Metaverse. Founder and CEO of Medix Global Sigal Atzmon joins to talk about her organizations efforts to send medical supplies to Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 07, 202226 min
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