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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

Trump of the Tropics

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Democratic Strategist Calvin Dark joins to discuss the democratic ramifications of the organized attack on congressional buildings by Bolsonaro supporters in Brazil. Guardian Washington Bureau Chief David Smith breaks down the controversy around Biden and recently discovered classified documents. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 202326 min

March Towards Authoritarianism

David Shuster hosts. Race Forward Executive VP Eric Ward joins to talk about Kevin McCarthy's relationship with insurrectionists. Guardian Senior US Political Reporter Joan Greve breaks down the alliance between Kevin McCarthy and extremists like Marjorie Taylor Greene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 12, 202326 min

Psycho Cops

Jessica Burbank hosts. The Nation Senior Editor Lizzy Ratner joins to discuss the impact of the 90s on modern politics. Criminal Defense Attorney Joseph Tully joins to talk about how psychopaths are drawn to and commonly found in law enforcement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 11, 202327 min

Cenk Soaks It In

Cenk Uygur hosts. Dr. Gloria Mark author of the book "Attention Span", breaks down what real life factors are hurting and shortening our attention spans. Dr. Alex Wills, author of "Give a F*ck, Actually", talks about Radical Emotional Acceptance, and how to identify and experience your emotions. 230110__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 10, 202326 min

Cenk Gets HAPPY

Cenk Uygur hosts. Dr. Robert Waldinger discusses his book "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness", and breaks down how to live a good, happy life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 09, 202328 min

Doomed Debt

David Shuster hosts. REFORM Alliance COO / CAO Jessica Jackson joins to talk about the work the organization does to address mass incarceration and those family members affected. Insider Senior Economic Policy Reporter Ayelet Sheffey joins to talk about the current court battles against BIden's Student Loan Forgiveness efforts. 230105__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 05, 202325 min

Vote With Your Feet

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Washington Post Reporter Justin Moyer joins to discuss Biden's plan to address homelessness. Insider Senior Business News Reporter Samantha Delouya breaks down 2022's workplace trends, including quiet quitting, career cushioning, and more. 230104__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 04, 202325 min

Shady Schultz

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Starbucks Workers United Lead Organizer Tyler Keeling joins to discuss the goals and demands of striking workers across the country. TYT National Correspondent Matt Sheffield shares his latest reporting on how Trump aides lied about the 2020 election in order to advance their careers 230103__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 03, 202326 min

Goblin Mode

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. SBP Executive Director Edgardo Maldonado joins to talk about the work that SBP is doing to rebuild disaster-affected Puerto Rico. The Guardian Copy Editor Matthew Cantor joins to talk about the wildest words that defined 2022. 221228__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 29, 202226 min

Violence Doesn't Stop For the Holidays

Jessica Burbank hosts. Moj Mahdara, Founding Member Iranian Diaspora Collective, joins to talk about the escalating violence against Iranian protesters at the hands of the Iranian government. Kids Fight Climate Change President and Founder Ajani Stella joins to share how his organization is working to educate children around the world about the current climate crisis. 221227__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Dec 27, 202228 min

Armenia Under Attack

David Shuster hosts. Freelance journalist Pete Pattisson discusses his ten years worth of work covering the human rights abuses against low wage migrant workers in Qatar leading up to the World Cup. System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian joins to speak out about the attacks on Armenia from Azerbaijan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 22, 202226 min

Tech Bros <3 Elon

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Insider Senior Correspondent Ben Bergman joins to discuss Twitter's hostile working conditions under Elon Musk's controversial leadership. Girls Embracing Mothers Founder and President Brittany Barnett shares information on a new report release highlighting the lack of information on children of incarcerated parents. 221221__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 21, 202226 min

Pick This Guy!

Cenk Uygur hosts. Giffords Senior Advisor Ryan Busse discusses the current state of gun laws in America. Washington Post reporter Isaac Stanley-Becker breaks down what led to Kari Lake's midterm loss. 221220__TC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 20, 202231 min

Populist Bipartisanship Wins

Cenk Uygur hosts. Charleston West Virginia City Council members Joe Solomon &amp; Frank Annie discuss winning their elections, and running on a campaign on populist bipartisanship. Mapping Police Violence Founder Samuel Sinyangwe joins to discuss how police killings have increased since George Floyd's murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 19, 202232 min

Will Trump Bounce Back?

David Shuster hosts. Vox Senior Politics Reporter Christian Paz breaks down the rise in Latino representation in Congress. David Smith discusses Trump's low energy presidential campaign. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202226 min

The Real ANTIFA

Jessica Burbank hosts. Intercept columnist Natasha Lennard joins to talk about anti-fascist movements in the United States, and how they are being mobilized to protect queer spaces. Insider Senior Reporter Haven Orecchio-Egresitz discusses her reporting on anti-trans murders in the past year, and effect of lack of mental health access across the country Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 202226 min

Chalk Lines

Cenk Uygur hosts. Intercept contributor Austin Ahlman joins to discuss how Democrats are successfully embracing populism. Western States Center Senior Fellow Wajahat Ali joins to talk about the rise in right-wing terrorism. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 202233 min

Down Goes Trump?

Cenk Uygur hosts. Geopolitical Analyst Harley Lippman joins to discuss the political ramifications of Brittney Griner's release. Criminal Defense Attorney Joseph Tully breaks down what happens now after the Trump Organization criminal tax fraud guilty verdict. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 202228 min

Biden's Labor Blunder

David Shuster hosts. Labor and Diversity Expert Jason Greer breaks down what happens next for railroad workers, and what they can do to get the paid sick leave they have been fighting for. Vice Senior Reporter David Gilbert talks about how Elon Musk is bringing Nazis back to Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 08, 202226 min

Militant Optimism

Cenk Uygur hosts. "Knock Down the House" Filmmaker Rachel Lears joins to talk about her follow up documentary "To The End". Intercept reporter Robert Mackey joins to discuss how Elon Musk is being advised on major Twitter decisions by well known right-wing trolls, including Andy Ngo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 06, 202233 min

GOP In Fighting Gets Personal

Cenk Uygur hosts. Author and political accountant DeVeria Flowers shares the inspiration behind her uplifting adult coloring books. Former Nevada state GOP chairwoman Amy Tarkanian shares her experience being attacked in a disgusting speech by an unhinged Nevada Republican. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 05, 202232 min

Fox News Buries the Truth

David Shuster hosts. Quincy Institute Research Fellow Jake Werner talks about the recent wave of protests in China over the country's strict Zero-Covid crackdowns. Media Matters Research Director Craig Harrington discusses how Fox News completely buried any mention of Trump's dinner with Kanye West and Nick Fuentes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 01, 202226 min

Justice for Rasheem

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Yokena Anderson and Marnee Topkins, family of Rasheem Carter, seek answers after his unsolved disappearance. TransLash.org Founder and CEO Imara Jones joins to discuss how politicians can prioritize, support, and protect the trans community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 202226 min

Psychological Warfare with Trump

Cenk Uygur hosts. Neuroscientist Bobby Azarian, PH.D discusses whether or not a third party can defeat Trump. Former U.S. Congressman Joe Walsh talks about Republican silence on Trump's recent dinner with white supremacist Nick Fuentes and anti-semitic Kanye West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 202239 min

Tech Bros Populating The World

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Duvalier Malone joins to discuss his two books "Those Who Give a Damn" and "Vote Children Vote" and the fight to end voter suppression. Insider correspondent Julia Black joins to talk about Billionaires trying to fill Earth with genetically superior kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 202226 min

They Are Not Afraid

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Author and Activist talks about her book "Daughters of Smoke and Fire" and how it relates to the current protests in Iran. Authors and Entrepreneurs Shay and Shab Safar talk about fight for women's rights in Iran. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 23, 202226 min

Calling Out Hypocrites

Cenk Uygur hosts. TYT's Breakdown Contributor Conscious Lee talks about Christian and conservative hypocrisy surrounding "grooming" and violence. Writer and Activist Jordan's Uhl talks about how oil companies raised record profits while consumers struggle at the gas pump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 22, 202226 min

Can You Delete the Internet?

Cenk Uygur hosts. Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle shares his experience creating and working on the Internet Archive, one of the largest libraries in the world. Scioto Valley Guardian Editor-in-Chief Derek Meyers talks about the unfair felony wiretapping charge he recieved for his journalism work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 202232 min

Gen Z Saves the Day

David Shuster hosts. Super Age author Bradley Schurman joins to talk about the power of the youth vote, and the diversity in ages of elected officials during this midterm election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 17, 202213 min

The New, Surprising, and Untrue

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Senior Tech Correspondent for Insider, Adam Rogers joins to discuss how social media polarized America. Dakota Hall comes back to The Conversation to talk about the impact young voters had during the midterms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 202224 min
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