Majority 54

Mar 06 2025 293 ep. 54 mins 5.9k
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A weekly primer for progressives interested in knowing where the party is headed and persuading others to join our majority. Co-hosts Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta draw on their experience winning progressive campaigns in red states to understand the other side and how to flip them from red to blue.

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Incoming Trump Recession?

Mar 06 2025 76 mins  
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on Trump’s joint address as he pushes for aggressive tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. Jason and Ravi break down the chaos inside the chamber, as well as the outside turmoil Trump’s actions have caused in U.S. markets and prices. Kander and Gupta then dive into the backlash over Trump’s stance on Ukraine and his new move into crypto. The

Gretzky Gets Disowned, Belichick Gets Schooled, and Pete Rose Gets Pardoned?

Mar 04 2025 76 mins  
The guys discuss intensifying anti-American sentiment in international sports and how the War in Ukraine could further reshape the landscape. Bill Belichick’s latest gambit at UNC fell short overnight only hours after announcing a deal with HBO’s Hard Knocks. Major League Baseball is set to face a new set of challenges entering the 2025 season. Will Pete Rose finally get his sh

The Musk Whisperer

Feb 27 2025 59 mins  
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on the GOP’s recent budget blueprint that narrowly passed in the House. Jason and Ravi break down what this means for Trump’s tax, border, and spending-cut agenda, and explore the potential roadblocks ahead with the Senate and the battle over Medicaid cuts. Kander and Gupta then turn to Trump’s overhaul at the FBI, as Trump appoints Dan Bong

LIV-PGA Merger, Tush Push Drama & The Beast Games

Feb 25 2025 67 mins  
Join the crew as they dive into Team USA's overtime loss to Canada and President Trump's continued encroachment into the sports world. They discuss how Netflix's Court of Gold is bringing us inside the world of Team USA Basketball’s Olympic journey and the benefits of internationalizing traditionally American sports. Then guys also break down the PGA - LIV Golf merger, Saudi Arab

Trump Betrays Ukraine

Feb 20 2025 60 mins  
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta dive into Trump’s recent comments on Ukraine, including his disgusting claim that Ukraine "should have never started the war" and Zelenskyy’s response. They also discuss Trump’s executive order expanding presidential control over independent agencies and the potential constitutional crisis it may spark. Jason and Ravi then cover Elon Musk’s ongoi

All Stars, Aaron Rodgers and Doping

Feb 18 2025 79 mins  
Jason continues his mighty quest to convince Ravi and Addisu that baseball is a sport worth watching and the guys give an update from Stephen A. Smith's not-campaign for president. Then they talk about the latest drama involving Aaron Rodgers in the twilight of his career. Canada and America just can't quit each other after the latest skirmish on ice during the 4 Nations Face Off.

Trumpflation

Feb 13 2025 62 mins  
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta dive into the latest economic news, including rising inflation under Trump’s watch, with consumer prices up 3% in January. Next, Kander and Gupta discuss Tulsi Gabbard’s confirmation and the accusations against Kash Patel for allegedly orchestrating firings at the FBI, possibly committing perjury in the process. Ravi and Jason then report on the grow

Chiefs' Super Bowl Collapse, Trump, & President Stephen A.?!

Feb 11 2025 80 mins  
The guys will definitely give Jason a hard time after the Chiefs' fall short of three-peating in what can only be described as a dominant performance by Philadehpia in Super Bowl 59. This year's Super Bowl had a very political feel, from President Trump attending to Kendrick putting on a resistance-themed halftime show. Then they'll address Shohei Ohtani's interpreter being sentenc

The Case Against Gaza-Lago

Feb 06 2025 68 mins  
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on Trump’s gutting of USAID lead by Musk and his goons as the Dept. of Education looks to be next. Kander and Gupta then analyze if Trump really has power he pretends to have or were his first weeks of chaotic governing just a scheme of smoke and mirrors attempting to mask his inability to govern legitimately. Ravi and Jason then react to Trump�

New Beginnings: The Luka Doncic Trade and Chiefs' Conspiracies

Feb 05 2025 81 mins  
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