Best Election2024 Podcasts (2025)

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Connecting Nonprofit Organizations with Lawyers for Pro Bono Legal Services with Anna Chu We the Action 24:37

3h ago24:37

24:37

Anna Chu, Executive Director of We the Action, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the critical role lawyers play in defending the rule of law and supporting nonprofits during these challenging times. The We the Action platform connects lawyers with organizations addressing the challenges both sides face in finding specific exp…

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Using Stories and Music to Explore the American Dream and Drive Activism with Jennifer Appel 23:46

10d ago23:46

23:46

Jennifer Appel, filmmaker, teacher, and activist, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the American Dream and the need to provide a more complete and accurate portrayal of the American experience. Jennifer uses storytelling, music, and visuals to give voice to diverse perspectives, including those of Indigenous people and vetera…

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The Power of Protests with Shasti Conrad Washington State Democratic Party 24:55

14d ago24:55

24:55

Shasti Conrad is the Chair of the Washington State Democratic Party and Associate Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Her involvement in political organizing and activism taught her that campaigns must focus on economic messages to build coalitions that cut across partisan lines. This year, before the 2026 mid-terms, there is an opportunity…

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Building and Maintaining Relationships with Voters with Zach Adams VDX.tv 26:04

15d ago26:04

26:04

Zach Adams, Senior Specialist in Client Partnerships for Politics and Public Affairs at VDX.tv, discusses the evolving landscape of political campaigns and the importance of ongoing engagement with voters beyond election day. Candidates and campaigns often fail to maintain relationships with voters, except for requests for contributions. Data analy…

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How AI and Data are Reshaping Political Campaigns with Michael Cohen the Cohen Research Group 25:30

27d ago25:30

25:30

Michael D. Cohen is the CEO of the Cohen Research Group, a political public affairs and corporate research firm, and the author of Modern Political Campaigns: How Professionalism, Technology, and Speed Have Revolutionized Elections. He has written a new chapter for this well-received book that focuses on the power of AI and opportunities to apply i…

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How a Healthcare Advocate is Changing Access to Clinical Trials Robert Maxwell ClinConnect 24:50

2M ago24:50

24:50

Robert Maxwell, Founder of ClinConnect, focuses on improving access to information about clinical trials and simplifying the path patients, doctors, and caregivers need to go through to find potentially life-saving trials. This clinical trial data is drawn directly from the clinicaltrials.gov database. The ClinConnect solution is updated more accur…

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Booked, Busy & Bad Attitudes? The Salon Shift We Need to Talk About 20:51

2M ago20:51

20:51

In this episode, Moe Diggs discusses the current state of the beauty community, focusing on the decline of customer service in beauty salons and the rising costs of beauty services. She reflects on her personal experiences and the shift in salon culture, emphasizing the importance of kindness and respect in client-provider relationships. The conver…

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AI-Powered Programmatic Advertising Platform Optimizes Voter Targeting with Mark Positano StackAdapt 22:22

2M ago22:22

22:22

Mark Positano is the Head of Political at StackAdapt, a programmatic digital advertising buying platform. With a focus on advertising outside the "walled gardens" like Facebook and Google, StackAdapt uses AI and data analytics to optimize ad buying and targeting for political campaigns across a wide range of media properties and streaming platforms…

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Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response with Desiree Matel-Anderson Field Innovation Team 28:55

2M ago28:55

28:55

Desiree Matel-Anderson, Founder and Chief Wrangler of the Field Innovation Team joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss emergency preparation in an age of natural and man-made disasters, climate uncertainty, and overwhelmed government resources. The key is to be prepared with a plan to respond with a critical thinking mindset to av…

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For the Girls Who Dream Big & Love Hard: Friendships, Ego & Ambition 19:34

2M ago19:34

19:34

In this episode of the A Convo With Moe Podcast, host Moe Diggs dives deep into the themes of accountability in friendships and the importance of pursuing personal dreams, especially for women. She reflects on her personal growth, the role of ego in self-awareness, and the necessity of open communication in maintaining healthy relationships. The co…

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Protecting Data from Increasing Sophistication of Cyberattacks with Ben Katz ISPolitical 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

Ben Katz, Chief Architect of ISPolitical, is concerned about the inadequate data and systems security measures political and advocacy organizations, political campaigns, and government organizations have in place. The first step is to audit current security practices and all the people who have access to the organization's databases, financial syst…

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The Power of Female Friendships: Love Beyond Romance 15:38

3M ago15:38

15:38

In this episode of A Convo With Moe, host Moe Diggs shares personal updates on her life as a mother and wife, discusses the importance of female friendships during Galentine's Day, and offers insights on relationship expectations for Valentine's Day. She emphasizes the significance of self-care, community, and the need for women to support one anot…

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Re-evaluating Field Operations with Scott Goodstein Catalyst Campaigns 28:39

4M ago28:39

28:39

Scott Goodstein is the Founder and CEO of Catalyst Campaigns and a digital pioneer. The results from the 2024 election indicate that the ground game needs a fresh review of how volunteers can be better deployed and how to find trusted messengers for a political campaign. The traditional ward and precinct system built relationships with voters over …

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Patient Advocacy and Healthcare Disparities John Hoffman Advocate for Access 25:16

4M ago25:16

25:16

John Hoffman, principal of Advocate for Access, has 20+ years of experience working with big pharma companies to promote advocating for patients and driving the move to provide access to drugs and therapies to a broader audience. Public/private health policy trends highlight the need to raise awareness about the science of medicine and the inequiti…

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Before You Move Out of America, Consider Moving Toward Love w Sonya Renee Taylor 36:20

5M ago36:20

36:20

On this season finale of “America, Who Hurt You?” Sarah Jones sits down with New York Times bestselling author and activist, Sonya Renee Taylor to discuss why radical self love IS the moment. Yes, even in the face of oppressive systems and the current American Bro-ligarchy. Sonya reminds us that, in order to build the world we want to live in, we m…

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The Only Way Out is Through (Community) w. Sophia Bush 42:16

5M ago42:16

42:16

In case the holiday season and heading into (project 🫠) 2025 is feeling like an emotional mixed bag, this week Sarah Jones sits down with actress, producer, and activist, Sophia Bush for her take on how to show up for change and healing both individually and collectively. After coming through a year of personal upheaval to find freedom on the other…

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Coming to Her as a Woman: Why the Problem Is Your Man, Not Her. 15:08

5M ago15:08

15:08

Why do women blame the other woman instead of holding their man accountable? In this episode, Moe Diggs dives into the messy reality of 'coming to her as a woman.' We’re talking about why your anger is misplaced, the pros and cons of confronting the other woman, and how to handle betrayal with dignity. If you’ve ever been tempted to make that call …

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Power of the Influencer in Election 2024 with Ryan Davis PeopleFirst 23:32

5M ago23:32

23:32

Ryan Davis, the Co-Founder and COO of PeopleFirst, shares insights and analysis about the activities of influencers and content creators in the campaign leading up to the 2024 election. While celebrity influencers have large followings, the voices of local people sharing authentic content about all kinds of interests broke through the noise to reac…

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You Can’t Ban What’s Always Been Here: Islam in America w. Kashif Shaikh 38:09

5M ago38:09

38:09

Even with the most urgent issues facing the US as we head into (Project) 2025, our foreign policy on the Middle East and Islam are right at the top. And if you think it only affects people overseas, just ask Muslim Americans how the consequences play out stateside in their everyday lives. This week, host Sarah Jones talks to Kashif Shaikh, presiden…

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It’s (Thanks)Giving Trauma w. Paul Scheer 44:07

5M ago44:07

44:07

If you need a pre-Thanksgiving pep talk, this is the episode for you. This week host Sarah Jones talks to Paul Scheer about his New York Times best seller Joyful Recollections of Trauma and how to both love your family AND still hold space for yourself. Whether you can’t swallow how your cousin voted or you’re stuffing (😬) down unacknowledged child…

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Your Post-Election Rage Might Be Your New Bestie w. Dr. Jennifer Mullan 42:00

6M ago42:00

42:00

Politics got you rethinking your mental health? You’re not alone! In the aftermath of the election, some are considering therapy for the first time, while others may be wondering if their current therapeutic practices are really addressing the grief they’re experiencing. This week, Sarah Jones talks to psychologist and best-selling author of Decolo…

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We WILL Make It Through... But First We Nap w. Ashley Allison and Maurice Mitchell 48:03

6M ago48:03

48:03

Well, we survived the election; now we just have to… keep going. This week, host Sarah Jones pushes through the exhaustion with CNN commentator Ashley Allison and national director of the Working Families Party Maurice Mitchell to break down what really happened. And more importantly what in the (literal?) hell is next, for all of us, but especiall…

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I Voted For The IT GIRL - Kamala Harris ! #Election2024 9:08

6M ago9:08

9:08

In this special election episode, we’re talking about that gworl—Kamala Harris—and why she’s got my vote! As a Black woman, Kamala’s run for office isn’t just politics; it’s a powerful moment of representation and progress. I’m breaking down what’s at stake in this election, the key issues that could shape our future, and why voting for Kamala coul…

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Voter Behavior in a Time of Political and Economic Uncertainty with Andrew Einhorn LevelFields 24:47

6M ago24:47

24:47

Andrew Einhorn, the Co-Founder and CEO of LevelFields, is an expert on fintech and AI. He highlights how political uncertainty and tight elections create market volatility and can impact voting behavior. Using their event intelligence platform, LevelFields connects the dots using AI to spot trends and predict future behavior. We talk about: How the…

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No Person Is Illegal— Ask an Undocumented Citizen w. Jose Antonio Vargas 41:46

6M ago41:46

41:46

With the election a week away, polls show immigration is a top issue for voters even though most Americans have no idea how our immigration system actually works, or how much our society depends on the contributions of immigrants, both documented and not. This week, Sarah sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and founder of Define Americ…

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Understanding Project 2025 Is the Ultimate "Black Job" w. Janai Nelson 42:13

7M ago42:13

42:13

Project 2025 may be the Heritage Foundation’s plan for next year, but its strategies are built to set equality back decades, especially for groups already dealing with America’s legacy of discrimination. This week, host Sarah Jones is joined by Janai Nelson, the President and Director Council of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, to break down Project 2…

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Renewable Energy: How to Stay in the Climate Fight w. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson 33:24

7M ago33:24

33:24

This week on #AmericaWhoHurtYou, author and climate policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (@ayanaeliza ) is ringing the alarm about the climate crisis, but in a way that offers real solutions, including how to do our small part in practical ways AND hold the biggest climate culprits (hiii fossil fuel execs and paid for politicians!) accountable. Sp…

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White Women for the Win? The Politics of America’s Biggest Voting Block w. Shannon Watts 39:30

7M ago39:30

39:30

Years of exit polls tell us that the outcome of this election may come down to white women who, at 40%, make up the majority of the entire electorate. But what can be done about the fact that white women have a track record of voting more conservatively in the majority of presidential elections since 1950, even when a fellow white woman was an opti…

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How AI-Generated Podcasts Provide Immediate Analysis and Audio Content with Deepak Puri The Democracy Labs 19:16

7M ago19:16

19:16

Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, experimented with an AI engine that can digest, summarize, and verbalize dense content like the Harris Walz Plan to lower costs and create an opportunity economy. The result is this 10-minute podcast, a conversation between a male and female voice highlighting the plan's key issues. The first part of this pod…

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Escape the Manosphere w. Liz Plank 37:42

7M ago37:42

37:42

Our second ever female candidate is running for the highest office in the land– and the gender divide among Americans is at an all time high. This week, host Sarah Jones talks with Liz Plank, (a.k.a. Feministabulous) about the murky waters dividing men and women, and how to bridge across them in time to save democracy. If you’re tired of running in…

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Who Deserves a Clean Slate? w. Sheena Meade 39:32

8M ago39:32

39:32

“Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.” But how long after serving their prison sentence should we punish people? And in an economy fueled in large part by the prison industrial complex, what kind of crimes should warrant keeping a person unemployed, unhoused, and in a cycle of poverty? This week, host Sarah Jones talks to Sheena Meade, the …

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Editorial Cartoons in the Age of Trump with Daryl Cagle Cagle Cartoons 22:27

8M ago22:27

22:27

Daryl Cagle of Cagle Cartoons Syndicate has a keen eye for detail and brings a strong sense of humor to the world of editorial and political cartoons. He is also the host of the video podcast Caglecast, available on YouTube, where he talks with the cartoonists. Political humor is an increasingly challenging topic, and Daryl confirms that there is n…

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How Well Is The Wellness Industry? w. Jameela Jamil 32:17

8M ago32:17

32:17

Supplements, and Gut Health, and Ozempic , Oh My! The wellness industry has no shortage of solutions for what ails us. But in a saturated market it feels nearly impossible to tell the fish oil from the snake oil—and whether the problem is really our physical health, or something much bigger…and more political. On this episode, host Sarah Jones talk…

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Targeting Multicultural Voters with Sean Duggan SD Media 23:54

8M ago23:54

23:54

Sean Duggan owner SD Media, a media and entertainment consulting firm, has seen the media landscape for targeting voters shift dramatically, requiring a broader view of where and when to reach voters. Attending the DNC Convention in Chicago, Sean was struck by the mix of entertainment and content and the range of speakers and talent under 40 in the…

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Can We Talk About Fibroids? 16:19

8M ago16:19

16:19

In the latest episode of "A Convo with Moe," host Moe Diggs tackles essential issues impacting the Black community. She starts with a discussion on the high rates of fertility challenges and fibroids among Black women, highlighting the disparities in healthcare and the cultural factors that contribute to these issues. Moe also reflects on the loss …

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Power of Video Commerce in Political and Advocacy Campaigns with Eitan Koter Vimmi 19:40

8M ago19:40

19:40

Eitan Koter is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Vimmi, which brings next-generation e-commerce functionality to digital video content. With its video commerce platform, audiences can engage with video, make purchases, and contribute within the context of the video. Applications can include digital feeds of live events and social media posts. We talk ab…

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How to Start (and Sustain) a Lifetime of Activism w. Jane Fonda 33:31

8M ago33:31

33:31

With our planet (and therefore everyone on it) in crisis, how do we keep our heads above rising sea levels while demanding a sustainable future…not just for billionaires with bunkers? This week, Sarah Jones asks Academy Award winner and climate activist Jane Fonda how she keeps up the good fight after decades of activism filled with both successes …

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Using Content Creators on YouTube to Reach Voters with Lauren Benedict Spotter 19:52

8M ago19:52

19:52

Lauren Benedict is Spotter's Chief Revenue Officer and a media ecosystem professional. She has been at the forefront of the consumer shift to streaming services and CTV and understands the value of content to attract a diverse audience. Spotter invests in content creators to help create a robust landscape of long-form videos on YouTube and provides…

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Power of the DNC Convention with Deepak Puri The Democracy Labs 21:40

8M ago21:40

21:40

Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, attended the DNC Convention in Chicago and came away with a strong sense of the energy that will be applied to Democratic campaigns moving into election season. Deepak was struck by the crowd's diversity, particularly the younger multi-cultural attendees. He also points out the historical views that were driv…

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Who Cares About the "Care Economy"? w. Ai-jen Poo 33:19

9M ago33:19

33:19

This week Sarah and labor organizer, Ai-jen Poo, dive into the “care economy” and how we’re all part of it, even if we don’t know what it is You can follow Sarah Jones, see pod updates, and respond to AWHY prompts @yesimsarahjones on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Send your responses to our weekly prompts to [email protected] . This podcast was p…

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Field Operations in Florida with Jamie Miller Reasonable Arguments 18:00

9M ago18:00

18:00

Jamie Miller is a political consultant, field operations expert, and author of Reasonable Arguments @ Substack and the book American Speeches that Changed History. As a leader in the Florida Republican party and director of the Florida statewide field operations for the 2000 election and recount, Jamie brings unique insights about Florida voters. H…

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Let's Get This (Third) Party Started w. Maurice Mitchell 44:19

9M ago44:19

44:19

In a world defined by voters fed up with the binary options of our two-party system, is there a third way that’s not…delulu? In this episode, Sarah talks with Maurice Mitchell, the national director of The Working Families Party, about how to build a robust third party without ignoring the very real math problem third party candidates can pose in A…

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Sending Paid Canvassers to Swing States with Reid McCollum Progressive Turnout Project 28:10

9M ago28:10

28:10

Reid McCollum, Program Outreach Director for Progressive Turnout Project, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss tactics for getting out the vote in swing states by paying canvassers. This approach to door-knocking is particularly effective in small towns where people from the community use technology to create walk lists to find …

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The Unbearable Whiteness of Being w. Jonathan Metzl 41:17

9M ago41:17

41:17

Ok, white people, how y’all doing? Cause the data is in, and the answer for some of you seems to be… not great. In this episode, Sarah is joined by Jonathan Metzl, a researcher who investigates the impact of right-wing health care and gun control policies on their white supporters. Jonathan’s books Dying of Whiteness and What We’ve Become reveal th…

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Voter Segmentation in the Shifting Political Landscape with Daniel Scantlebury Resonate 17:25

9M ago17:25

17:25

Daniel Scantlebury, Vice President of Data Science and AI at Resonate, is eager to dive into the data he is collecting about voters and where they find information. With the explosion of affinity groups mobilizing to support the Harris-Walz campaign, Daniel is using his insights to better understand and predict voting behavior and targeting opportu…

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Getting Low Income Communities Engaged in Election 2024 with Andrea Miller Center for Common Ground 27:08

9M ago27:08

27:08

Andrea Miller, Center for Common Ground, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss tactics to encourage voters and volunteers in the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, particularly in rural areas, to get involved in campaigns. With an emphasis on grassroots organizing, training for effective phone banking, and activi…

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Debating Trans Rights? Maybe Talk to Trans People... w. Laverne Cox 36:53

9M ago36:53

36:53

The debate about trans rights is everywhere, from sports headlines to school board politics, but the people shouting the loudest are almost never trans folks themselves and often don’t even know any trans folks. So now more than ever, we all need to show up for our trans siblings. In this episode, Sarah Jones is joined by the incomparable actress a…

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Reaching Asian American or Pacific Islander Voters with Varun Nikore AAPI Victory Alliance 23:38

9M ago23:38

23:38

Varun Nikore, Executive Director of the AAPI Victory Alliance, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the voting habits of Asian American or Pacific Islander voters and how to increase turnout. With an eye on overcoming resistance in the AAPI population to voting, the Alliance offers various activities to encourage involvement in …

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Harriet Tubman Would Never, with W. Kamau Bell 39:40

9M ago39:40

39:40

In this episode, host Sarah Jones is joined by comedian, author, and “political provocateur” W. Kamau Bell to talk about the struggles and contradictions of living in America, especially as a Black man. “My joke is that whenever I think about am I going too far, the ghost of Harriet Tubman shows up and is like, Oh, is it hard to Tweet? Is it hard t…

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Applying Tech to Election Administration and Deciphering Project 2025 with Greg Miller OSET Institute 29:47

9M ago29:47

29:47

Greg Miller, Co-Founder, COO, and Chair of the OSET Institute, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss using innovative technology to support election administration, including using AI to support call centers to address voters' questions. OSET has also built an AI model to analyze the text of Project 2025 to connect the dots and c…

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