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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

How Reaganism Gutted America

Cenk Uygur hosts. Thom Hartmann, host of The Thom Hartmann Program breaks down the history and definition of Neoliberalism. Founder and Director of Equitable Access Heba Mohiuddin talks about how her organization is fighting for access to HIV preventing medicine for everyone. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 202224 min

Give a F***

David Shuster hosts. Run AAPI Senior Adviser Linh Nguyen talks about connecting with Asian American voters heading into the 2022 midterms. Dálida Rocha talks about how Renew US supports and endorses progressive candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 202226 min

Are Progressives Preventing D.C. Statehood?

Cenk Uygur hosts. D.C. Vote Director of Communications Patrice Snow joins to break down why D.C. should become a state. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 202215 min

Navel Gazing

Cenk Uygur hosts. Sole Strategies Operations Director Amani Wells-Onyioha talks about how to effectively support grassroots campaigns. Mediaite Founding Editor Colby Hall joins to talk about Chris Licht's takeover of CNN, and what it means for the network's future coverage of Republicans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 202231 min

Focusing On What Matters

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Will Bunch, Author and National Columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer talks about his new book "After The Ivory Tower Falls." Aki Ito, a senior correspondent for Insider joins to discuss the growing trend of "quiet quitting" and how people are starting to rethink the work they do in the workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 202226 min

Tried It With a Hammer

Cenk Uygur hosts. RI District 62 candidate Kinverly Dicupe talks about her race and calling out her opponent for taking bribes during a debate. Mondale Robinson, Principal of the Black Male Voter Project talks about taking down confederate statues and the mission of the Black Male Voter Project. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 202230 min

The Military's Climate Problem

David Shuster hosts. Veterans for Peace Digital Organizer Chris Velazquez talks about what the military's responsibility in addressing the climate crisis. Co-founder and Executive Director of UltraViolet Shaunna Thomas discusses corporations who support and don't support abortion rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 202225 min

Don't Mess with Melissa

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. #VOTEPROCHOICE Co-Founder and CEO Heidi Sieck joins to talk about the real history of abortion rights and the GOP. We the 45M Founder Melissa Byrne joins to talk about Biden's student debt relief plan, and what needs to happen next. 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/subscriptio...

Aug 31, 202227 min

Michael Cohen's REVENGE

Cenk Uygur hosts. President and CEO of Agua Media Podcast Network Rick Sanchez joins to talk about his podcast network, and his life after leaving cable news. ""Disloyal"" Author and ""Mea Culpa"" Podcast host Michael Cohen joins to discuss the Allen Weisselberg plea deal. 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://youtu...

Aug 30, 202234 min

What's Right with Kansas?

Cenk Uygur hosts. Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy reflects on a time in Senate before money in politics. Former congressional candidate Brent Welder joins to talk about what led to Kansas' major pro-choice win. 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=theyoungturks TYT on Facebook...

Aug 29, 202227 min

Right-Wing Hate

David Shuster hosts. Author and Professor Patricia Turner discusses the right's racist attacks on Barack Obama. Insider Senior Correspondent Laura Italiano joins to talk about the flood of violent threats by pro-Trump extremists looking for revenge after the Mar-a-Lago FBI raid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 202226 min

WHO IS Q?

Cenk Uygur hosts. Gen Z Political Activist Olivia Julianna talks about how she took down Matt Gaetz. Search For Q Creators and Hosts Bayan Joonam and Marley Clements join to talk about who they believe is behind Qanon. 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=theyoungturks TYT o...

Aug 23, 202231 min

American Monarchy

Cenk Uygur hosts. Curtis Yarvin of Grey Mirror talks about his ideas that have been championed by right-wing figures including Peter Thiel and JD Vance. 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=theyoungturks TYT on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyoungturks TYT on Twitter: http...

Aug 22, 202255 min

Depleted Nutrients

David Shuster hosts. Vote.org CEO Adreea Hailey discusses voter energy across the US. Insider Science reporter Morgan McFall-Johnsen talks about how climate change is directly impacting food systems. 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=theyoungturks TYT on Facebook: http://...

Aug 18, 202225 min

The Heat Is ON

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Guardian Climate Justice Reporter Nina Lakhani breaks down how climate change is leading to extreme heat in Phoenix and around the country. AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore joins to talk about how Democrats can win over AAPI voters in the midterms. 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 ...

Aug 17, 202226 min

The Rise of Christian Nationalism

Cenk Uygur hosts. Katherine Stewart, Author of ""The Power Worshippers"", talks about the rise of Christian Nationalism in political leadership. Rhode Island State Senate Candidate Gregory Greco talks about the mission of the Rhode Island Political Cooperative and his time working with Wolf PAC. 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 o...

Aug 16, 202231 min

Briahna Gray Speaks with Cenk Uygur

Cenk Uygur hosts. Briahna Gray, Host of Bad Faith Podcast and Cenk Uygur try to clear the air over their past disagreements. 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=theyoungturks TYT on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyoungturks TYT on Twitter: http://twitter.com/theyoungturks...

Aug 15, 20221 hr 7 min

The Young Turks Bonus Content

Last Monday, Ana Kasparian had an exclusive interview on The Young Turks with the lawyer of the Sandy Hook parents, Mark Bankston. Bankston said he chose to first go on The Young Turks after the Alex Jones defamation trial “...to support independent progressive media.” During the interview, Bankston made several jaw-dropping revelations about the contents of Jones’ phone, including a confirmation of an intimate photo of Jones’ wife which was sent to Roger Stone. Several news outlets cited this p...

Aug 15, 20225 min

Are Corporations Supporting Abortion Rights?

David Shuster hosts. Co-founder and Executive Director of UltraViolet Shaunna Thomas discusses corporations who support and don't support abortion rights. 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=theyoungturks TYT on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyoungturks TYT on Twitter: ht...

Aug 11, 202214 min

Donuts for Abortion Rights

David Shuster hosts. Democratic Strategist Bre Maxwell talks about the Democrats' chances for holding the majority in 2022. The Nation's Abortion Access Correspondent Amy Littlefield joins to talk about how pro-choice activists won in Kansas. 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_...

Aug 09, 202226 min

Is Trump Being Investigated?

David Shuster hosts. "Forced Change" documentary filmmaker Rennnik Soholt discusses his film and the effects of Hurricane Katrina. Guardian Congressional Reporter Hugo Lowell gives updates on the latest DOJ investigations into Donald Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 03, 202226 min

Something Rotten in Gastonia

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. 2020 Libertarian Vice Presidential Candidate Spike Cohen talks about recent police misconduct in Gastonia North Carolina. Climate Finance and Policy Advisor Alan Miller joins to talk about the importance of consistent, fact-based climate reporting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 01, 202226 min

Should Dems Go On Fox News?

David Shuster hosts. Media Matters President and CEO Angelo Carusone discuss how Fox manipulates anything said by Democrats on their networks. Filmmaker and Podcast Creator/Host Marc Smerling discusses his new podcast ""Crooked City"". 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...

Jul 28, 202226 min

Can the Dems Excite Voters?

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Founder of Girls Embracing Mothers founder Brittany Barnett joins to discuss how her organization supports the daughters of incarcerated mothers. Democratic strategist Desiree Tims breaks down what voters need to do to ensure abortion access is secured in this 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 Young Turks on ...

Jul 27, 202226 min

Guantánamo Is Still Open

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Author, Journalist, and Professor Moustafa Bayoumi joins to talk about his experience covering Guantánamo Bay. Marked by Covid co-founder talks about the new spread of monkeypox. 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=theyoungturks TYT on Facebook: htt...

Jul 26, 202226 min

Is Trump Over?

Cenk Uygur hosts. OpenDemocracy Founder Anthony Barnett discusses corruption in the UK versus the US. NY-10 Congressional Candidate Yuh-Line Niou joins to discuss why she's polling so well in her district. 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=theyoungturks TYT on Facebook: h...

Jul 25, 202234 min

Big Brother is Watching...and Scamming

David Shuster hosts. Former NARAL National Political Director Nicole Brener-Schmitz joins to discuss how women are being tracked through their period tracking apps. CISO Chief Information Security Officer Todd Wade joins to explain how people can protect themselves from cybercrime. 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: htt...

Jul 21, 202226 min

Keep Pushing

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Civil rights attorney Sheryl Ring breaks down anti-trans legislation proposals across the country. Executive Director/CEO and Co-Founder of MomsRising Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner talks about what people of all genders can do to support reproductive rights. 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://y...

Jul 20, 202226 min

DEBATE: WHICH SIDE APPEALS TO THE WORKING CLASS MORE?

Cenk Uygur hosts. The Ringer Staff Writer Wosny Lambre and BoldTV Writer Ashton Cohen debate whether or not Republicans or Democrats are appealing to the working class. 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=theyoungturks TYT on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theyoungturks TYT ...

Jul 19, 202227 min

Maelstrom of Machinations

Cenk Uygur hosts. Former NYC Mayor Bill De Blasio joins to talk about his campaign for Congress in NY-10. Political Campaign Communications Specialist Annie Wu Henry talks about being an adoptee and still being pro-choice. 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=theyoungturks T...

Jul 18, 202237 min
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