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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

The F Word

Cenk Uygur hosts. Political commentator Larry Elder joins to talk about the state of the Republican Party, the Central Park 5, Fascism, and everything in-between. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 202227 min

Blind Spots

David Shuster hosts. Journalist Victoria Law discusses her investigation into prison sexual assault for The Intercept. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 202214 min

Search for Justice

Cenk Uygur hosts. Andy Ostroy, host of The Back Room Podcast, talks the murder of his wife and the election of Donald Trump changed his life. Amy Franck and Lindsey Knapp share their experience after a group of Proud Boys terrorized a local Drag Brunch in North Carolina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 08, 202228 min

Permanent Distortion

Cenk Uygur hosts. Dr. Nomi Prins, Geo-economist and author of "Permanent Distortion," discusses what the Federal Reserve is and its unchecked power when it comes to generating money. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 07, 202248 min

Milking Water Buffalo

David Shuster hosts: Author John Moody discusses his latest book "The World We Wish" and his thoughts on China's growth. Author David Moscow talks about his book "From Scratch" and discusses where food really comes from. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 03, 202225 min

Watching the Polls

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. AAPI Victory Alliance Executive Director Varun Nikore joins again to discuss the top issues on the minds of AAPI voters heading into the midterms. Reform Alliance COO/CAO Jessica Jackson talks about the issue of crime, and how to deal with it properly as voters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 02, 202226 min

We've Been Here Before

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Emily Flitter Joins to discuss her new book The White Wall: How Big Finance Bankrupts Black America and the deep-rooted racism in America's Financial Industy. Lenore Anderson; The President of Alliance for Safety and Justice, also joins to discuss her new book In Their Names and explain how to build a new safety movement to fix the criminal justice system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Nov 01, 202226 min

What Happens in Texas Doesn't Stay in Texas

Cenk Uygur hosts. Rochelle Garza joins to discuss her campaign for Texas Attorney General and how important it is for a Democrat to win the statewide office. Julia Rock, a reporter from The Lever discusses the corruption taking place in the North Carolina Senate Race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 31, 202226 min

From the Bottom Up

David Shuster hosts. CA-29 Congressional Candidate Angélica Dueñas talks about her priorities as a progressive alternative to "corporate Democrat" Tony Cárdenas. Deputy Communications Director of United We Dream José Muñoz talks about dis/misinformation attacks on the Hispanic and Latinx communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 27, 202225 min

Boots on the Ground

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. ME-2 Congressional candidate Tiffany Bond talks about her race and running her campaign as an independent. Democratic candidate in North Carolina House District 74 talks about her progressive campaign and how Trump's 2016 election win inspired her to run. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 202226 min

Hold the Line

Cenk Uygur hosts. Former Metropolitan Police Department Officer Michael Fanone joins to share his harrowing experience on January 6th at the capitol. TYT Investigates Contributor Andrew Hirschfeld talks about Motorola's backing of political candidates who support the big lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 202234 min

Peak of Pain

Cenk Uygur hosts. Writer Specializing in Extremism and Antisemitism Elad Nehorai talks about the right's acceptance of Kanye West's anti-semitism and hate speech in general. Charleston West Virginia City Council candidates Joe Solomon and Dr. Frank Annie discuss their bipartisan effort to resolve West Virginia's health crisis and fight corruption from the establishment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 24, 202235 min

Dump Trump

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Filmmaker Melissa Peltier discusses her film "The Game Is Up" which follows Republicans who are abandoning the party because of Trump. Author Dolly Chugh talks about her book "A MORE JUST FUTURE" and how to work towards correcting whitewashed history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 20, 202225 min

Stand with Workers or Lose

Jessica Burbank hosts. President of One Fair Wage Saru Jayaraman joins to talk about why Democrats need to focus on raising wages and supporting workers. Matthew Cunningham-Cook, reporter at The Lever, discusses how Wall Street is behind the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 19, 202228 min

What the Hell Are You Waiting For?

Cenk Uygur hosts. Brave New Films founder Robert Greenwald talks about voter suppression across the US, and his latest film "Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight to Vote". Media and Culture Critic Zachary Leeman joins to talk about CNN's political leanings, and what their future looks like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 202230 min

Marijuana in the Bible Belt

Jessica Burbank hosts. National Holistic Healing Center founder Dr. Chanda Macias joins to talk about Biden's recent Marijuana convicting pardons, and what it means for the future. CA-23 Congressional Candidate Derek Marshall talks about his history of working-class progressive organizing, and how his campaign is connecting with people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 202232 min

Amazing Grace

David Shuster hosts. Former Obama speechwriter Cody Keenan describes the moments that lead up to President Obama singing "Amazing Grace" and giving one of the most important speeches of his career. NYC Gun Violence Prevention Czar Andre T. Mitchell discusses the resources communities need to prevent gun violence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 13, 202226 min

Is Putin "Rational"?

David Shuster hosts. Jennifer Brown, Founder & CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, joins to talk about how to be an inclusive leader. Co-founder of CODEPINK: Women for Peace Medea Benjamin breaks down the Russian war in Ukraine so far. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 12, 202226 min

Decolonial Education

Cenk Uygur hosts. Co-host and producer of the Stranger Fruit podcast Constanza Eliana Chinea joins to talk about her work as a Decolonial Educator. Maine State Senator Chloe Maxmin discusses how she won in a rural district. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 202229 min

Ratf***er for Hire

Cenk Uygur hosts. Congressional candidate and Matt Gaetz Democratic opponent Rebekah Jones talks about how she become a Covid-19 whistleblower in Florida. Publisher & Editor in Chief of Canadaland Jesse Brown talks about his latest podcast "Ratf***er" and its main subject, David Wallace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 202229 min

Is Bipartisanship Possible?

David Shuster hosts. Democratic Strategist Calvin Dark joins to talk about the GOP's nasty tactics regarding immigration and bussing migrants. Independent Data Reporter for The Guardian Erin McCormick and Chicago Freelance Journalist Taylor Moore talk about recent findings of contaminated water affecting hundreds of thousands in Chicago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 06, 202225 min

Stopping Police Funding

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Inventor and Founder & CEO of ALICE Technologies René Morkos talks about how his company is attempting to solve the housing crisis. Executive Director of the Advancement Project National Office Judith Browne Dianis discusses the efforts of 65 black-led organizations to get the Congressional Black Caucus to not support potential police funding legislation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Oct 05, 202226 min

A Fight Worth Fighting For

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Emmy nominated documentary producer and attorney Andy Hale joins to discuss the release of Adnan Syed; the subject of Serial Podcast. Laura Packard joins to discuss the Republicans' new 'Commitment to America' agenda. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 04, 202226 min

Animal Rights on Trial

David Shuster hosts. Attorney and Co-founder of Direct Action Everywhere (DxE) Wayne Hsiung talks about being on trial for filming horrible conditions at a pig farm and rescuing a dying piglet. Debt for Climate Campaign organizer Esteban Servat joins to talk about how forgiving foreign debt could help global south countries fight climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 29, 202226 min

No Going Back

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Hey Jane Co-Founder Kiki Freedman talks about how telemedicine is impacting abortion care. United for Iran Executive Director Firuzeh Mahmoudi joins to talk about the recent protests in Iran over the death of Mahsa Amini and what it means for the future of Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 202226 min

Guns in Libraries

Cenk Uygur hosts. Cenk speaks with TYT's New National Correspondent Matt Sheffield about whether or not the US is a "banana republic", and how the right wing is attacking librarians. Senior Communications and Political Director for United We Dream Action Bruna Sollod talks about why Democrats need to talk about immigration leading up to the midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 202230 min

Roasting Fascist Comedians

Cenk Uygur hosts. Comedian Andy Kindler talks about roasting fascist comedians, including Jimmy Dore. World Religions Scholar, Bestselling Author, and Media Personality Reza Aslan joins to discuss his latest book "An American Martyr in Persia". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 202230 min

Inside a President's Aging Brain

David Shuster hosts. Author Daniel Gross joins to talk about his latest book that covers the life of Edmond J Safra. Insider Policy and Politics Correspondent Kimberly Leonard discusses how aging affects the brain, specifically politicians and presidents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 202226 min

Nail in the GOP Coffin?

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Vox political reporter Nicole Narea discusses the latest on Lindsey Graham's proposed national abortion ban. DOPE CFO CEO Andrew Hunzicker talks about the ins and outs of the cannabis industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 202226 min

We Hate Our Customers Too!

Cenk Uygur hosts. Comedian Scott Seiss talks about mixing comedy and politics, and what makes his 'angry retail guy' TikTok videos so popular. Bloomberg reporter and author of "Like, Comment, Subscribe" Mark Bergen talks about the power and influence of Youtube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202229 min
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