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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.

Majority 54 Majority 54

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    • 4.4 • 8 Ratings

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.

    Trump’s Stormy Week

    Trump’s Stormy Week

    Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump’s first criminal trial continues with Stormy Daniels taking the stand yesterday. Kander and Gupta then discuss warning signs for Trump in Indiana as the GOP begins to heat up their immigration rhetoric ahead of the 2024 election. Jason and Ravi then report on a new story from the New York Times on a RFK Jr. brain worm and continued fallout from Kristi Noem’s tell all book. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Democrats to the Rescue

    Democrats to the Rescue

    Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump’s first criminal trial continues into week two with fierce testimony. Kander and Gupta then discuss GOP fallout in congress after Democrats teamed up with Speaker Mike Johnson to pass foreign aid. Jason and Ravi then report on the ongoing campus protests, a new six week abortion ban in Florida, and Collin Jost at the White House correspondents dinner. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!

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    • 1 hr 6 min
    Trump’s P****r

    Trump’s P****r

    Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump’s first criminal trial officially began this week with a jury now seated and the first witness taking the stand. Kander and Gupta then discuss success in congress as Speaker Mike Johnson teamed up with Democrats to officially pass a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in the house, with the Senate now approving the bill as it’s headed to President Biden’s desk for final approval. Jason and Ravi then report on the FTC banning noncompetes, the Supreme Court hearing oral argument on Idaho’s near-total abortion ban, and a new law in Tennessee that allows teachers to be armed. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!

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    • 58 min
    A Jury of his Peers

    A Jury of his Peers

    Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump’s first criminal trial began this week with jury selection underway. Kander and Gupta then discuss GOP chaos in the House as Speaker Mike Johnson is now being threatened with new motions to vacate. Jason and Ravi then report on the state of the 2024 election as polls begin to tighten and candidates begin to lay out their 2024 policy positions. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!

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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Trump’s Abortion Contortions

    Trump’s Abortion Contortions

    Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on how Donald Trump’s announcement instantly backfired on him and the Republican Party with the Arizona Supreme Court ruling. Kander and Gupta then discuss a new expose by the NYT detailing how Jared Kushner’s $3 billion fund is financed almost entirely from overseas investors with whom he worked when he served as a senior adviser in the Trump White House. Jason and Ravi then are joined by Sarah Mcammon to discuss Trump and the Republican party’s reproductive health care position heading into the 2024 election as well as Trump’s general hold on the evangelical community. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!

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    • 57 min
    The Extreme Right

    The Extreme Right

    Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump Legal as Judge Merchan expands his gag order on Trump and Trump finally posts a bond for his NYAG Civil Fine. Kander and Gupta then discuss 2024 Election Updates with new Trump and Biden Fundraising numbers, plus new polling in major battleground states. Jason and Ravi then are joined by Ken Harbaugh to discuss his new film Against All Enemies outlining the threats to American Democracy. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in every election, convince your conservative friends and family members to join our majority. This is Majority 54!

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    Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKander
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    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

LynchieSoup ,

Loving the podcast here in Ireland

Here on the opposite side of the Atlantic I have enjoyed listening to Majority 54 & keeping abreast of US politics. Thank you Jason Kander & co for such an interesting & accessible podcast. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

larsheen ,

Great show

Hi to all at majority 54,
Just a quick note to say I love this show, so informative and Jason you always have such interesting guests!! Crooked media has become my constant companion in the car on my commute to work!!

All I can say is job well done and bring on more pods!!

Long time subscriber to all

Laura K - Ireland

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