Best Whitaker Media Network Podcasts (2025)

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Werner Herzog on ‘The Future of Truth’ 1:23:55

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Live from Los Angeles, Larry sits down with legendary filmmaker and author Werner Herzog to discuss his new book, ‘The Future of Truth.’ Together, they explore philosophy, history, and politics and ask the ultimate question: What does truth really mean? Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Werner Herzog Producers: Devon Renaldo and Brandy LaPlante Learn more…

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Should Terry Smith be Penn State's Next Head Coach? 16:21

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The guys breakdown Penn State's win over Michigan State and if it changes anything in the coaching search.By Whitaker Media Network

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What is the Future of the Democratic Party? With Indivisible’s Ezra Levin 51:08

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Watching Democrats capitulate on the government shutdown without getting anything in return was a real kick to the face to everyone who thought we might finally have an opposition up for the fight. As Indivisible’s Ezra Levin reminds us, once we move past anger this can be a real opportunity. If we want the Democratic party to be better, it’s up to…

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Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein on ‘The American Revolution’ 1:02:03

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Ahead of his latest PBS documentary, Larry sits down with Ken Burns and Sarah Botstein to explore ‘The American Revolution.’ They discuss the making of the project, the surprises they encountered, and the deeper truths they discovered about the people, ideals, and contradictions that shaped the founding of our nation. Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Ken…

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Setting the Timeline for Penn State's Coaching Hire 21:04

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The guys go over Penn State's recent struggles and who they may be targeting as the next head coach.By Whitaker Media Network

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American Military OR Trump’s Military? : A Conversation with Kristopher Goldsmith 51:09

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Today is Veteran’s Day and sadly we can’t just honor our soldiers, we have to wonder who they work for. As guest, combat veteran Kristopher Goldsmith reminds us, our president is trying to pit Americans against each other. The president wants the military in our streets fighting for him at the same time his administration is tearing the VA to shred…

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Jake Tapper on ‘Race Against Terror’ 1:00:01

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Larry sits down with CNN anchor and bestselling author Jake Tapper to discuss his new book, 'Race Against Terror: Chasing an Al Qaeda Killer at the Dawn of the Forever War.' The two explore America’s evolving response to terrorism, the pursuit and prosecution of terrorists, and what today’s battles over Donald Trump reveal about truth, power, and a…

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Freedom For ALL? A Conversation with Professor Alex Zakaras 52:34

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Today is election day and as our guest Alex Zakaras, the author of the brilliant new book Freedom for All: What a Liberal Society Could Be reminds us, there are opportunities to be seized. It’s so easy to be depressed but as some institutions fall, better ones have the opportunity to rise. As Professor Zakaras argues, the profound inequality in pow…

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Are the Bad Guys Winning? A Conversation with Michael McFaul 56:34

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Former Ambassador to Russia and author of the new book Autocrats vs. Democrats Michael McFaul reminds us that the autocratic world is united while the democratic world is not, and quite frankly, we have to get it together. We’re not allowed to just ignore what’s happening, or simply give up because it’s too hard. If we do that, the consequences wil…

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NO KINGS! A Conversation with Indivisible’s Ezra Levin 47:13

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The No Kings rallies were incredibly successful, peaceful and mobilizing, but as our guest, Indivisible’s Ezra Levin, says: “If that’s all we do, it won’t be enough.” To fight this lawless regime Americans must continue to grow and diversify our tactics. This is not about one day of protest, but one of many efforts needed to stop government overrea…

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Charlotte Kaufman and Andrew Jarecki on 'The Alabama Solution' 1:07:06

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Larry is joined by filmakers Charlotte Kaufman and Andrew Jarecki to talk about their latest film 'The Alabama Solution' as it offers a harrowing look at the prison system and the abuses that take place within it. Host: Larry Wilmore Guests: Charlotte Kaufman and Andrew Jareck Producers: Steve Ahlman and Brandy LaPlante Learn more about your ad cho…

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Why James Franklin's Firing Shouldn't Shock You 43:49

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The guys breakdown what led to Penn State letting go of head coach James Franklin.By Whitaker Media Network

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HOW do we SAVE AMERICA?- A Conversation with Steve Schmidt 51:39

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We are at a divided and isolated place in America, and watching the rising authoritarianism of the Trump administration, enabled by the Republican Congress, green lit by the bought and paid for Supreme Court is enough to make people feel powerless, but we are NOT powerless. We are living through a propaganda nightmare, but if the Freedom Frog in Po…

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What Will the Military Do? : A Conversation with CEO of Vet Voice Janessa Goldbeck 54:36

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Kenny Mayne on Sports Media 1:03:38

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Larry is joined by former ESPN contributor Kenny Mayne to discuss his newest podcast We Need a Fourth! They also discuss the going's on of sports media, the fallout from poor fan behavior in golf, and much more. Host: Larry Wilmore Producers: Steve Ahlman and Brandy LaPlante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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Let's Talk About James Franklin and the Future of Penn State 25:35

2M ago25:35

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The guys react to Penn State's 30-24 loss to Oregon and what it means for the future of the program.By Whitaker Media Network

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We Want Our Rules Based Life Back: A Conversation with Heather Cox Richardson 55:31

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Right now we are dealing with a government who have captured all levels of federal power, and are working overtime to keep up their long standing plan to divide us so we don’t unite to fight back. Trump wants America to conform to the America he has in his head, but he can’t do it alone, so he defers to people like Russel Vought and Steven Miller w…

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Listener Mailbag 1:04:35

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Larry weighs in on the latest with Jimmy Kimmel and Charlie Kirk, the future of the Democratic Party, the role of artists in culture, his love of magic, conspiracy theories, and much more on this week’s episode of ‘Black on the Air.’ Host: Larry Wilmore Producers: Devon Renaldo and Brandy LaPlante Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi…

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Two Separate Realities: A Conversation with former Evangelical Christian fundamentalist, Tim Whitaker 51:38

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There are two separate realities in America right now. One we saw at the Charlie Kirk memorial, where God has picked a side and if you’re not with them you’re not on it, and one rooted in reality. However, the reality one…it’s not winning. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get th…

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The Whiteout Preview: Can Penn State Slow Down Oregon? 39:49

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The guys break down the highly anticipated Whiteout match up between Penn State and Oregon.By Whitaker Media Network

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The Good... and the Bad from Penn State's First 3 Games 18:50

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The guys go over what they've seen from Penn State during the team's first three games of the season.By Whitaker Media Network

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The Party of War?! A conversation with Heather Williams 52:22

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The Democrats are annoying, but the entire party including the voters are being painted with a pretty broad brush right now. The DNC and national leadership might make me furious, but the Democratic Party is still the alternative to the Republican Party in this broken two party system. So if you’re pro-democracy, pro-rule of law, pro-constitution, …

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Trump Keeps Losing: A conversation with Democracy Forward’s Skye Perryman 39:52

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The Trump regime wants us feel powerless, like their take over is inevitable, but it’s not. Part of the struggle is simply not giving up. To stay engaged and keep your people informed as to what they’re doing to our health care, our education, our voting rights, our civil rights and then responding with action. That is what Sky Perryman and her tea…

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Tara Palmeri on Epstein and His Survivors 53:11

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This week, Larry is joined by investigative journalist, author, and podcast host Tara Palmeri to sift through the complexities of the Epstein files and his survivors—just days after several of his accusers traveled to Capitol Hill to demand accountability (1:26). They explore the confusion surrounding the case, the role of money, and how Epstein se…

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What We Want to see from Penn State vs FIU 18:07

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The guys breakdown the win vs Nevada and look at what they want to see the team improve at against FIU.By Whitaker Media Network

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This is America: A Conversation with Dr. Terence Lester 53:53

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It’s back to school, and while school shootings are a given, actual education is not. It’s September 2025 and the Department of Education is being systematically dismantled while the policy impacts of the Trump administration are only set to make things worse. From food insecurity for children who get fed at school, to school closures, to policy de…

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Is Putin Running the Show? - A conversation with international expert Jon Finer 59:43

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While international relationships are essential in a changing, increasingly dangerous world, under the Trump Administration America is doing major damage to both our safety and security by eroding trust with our allies being mercurial and untrustworthy to them while being generous and cozy with our “enemies". Our president clearly sees the world as…

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Exciting New Episode of FNI WRAPCHAT, With Brendan Canty 54:14

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Brendan Canty's debut feature film Christy is a powerful and haunting exploration of grief, loss, and redemption. The film follows the titular character, played brilliantly by newcomer Sean O'Malley, as he grapples with the death of his wife and the aftermath of her tragic passing. Canty's direction is both sensitive and unflinching, capturing the …

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Penn State Season Preview: Now or Never? 55:39

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The guys preview Penn State's highly anticipated 2025 season.By Whitaker Media Network

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Christopher Jackson on the 10-Year Anniversary of 'Hamilton,' His Return to Broadway, and More 1:09:17

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Larry is joined by Tony Award–nominated actor, Grammy- and Emmy-winning songwriter, and composer Christopher Jackson. Jackson reflects on the 10-year anniversary of ‘Hamilton,’ how the show came to life, and his experience originating the role of George Washington (2:20). He discusses his upcoming musical, 'The Crossover'; his process of writing fo…

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WTF is HAPPENING America?! 31:16

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Things are not right. I’m doing my pod from the road today because something wasn’t right. In my particular case it was my son’s appendix, but the wrongness of what’s going on isn’t limited to my immediate family. It’s all around us. We’re drowning in it. So, this pod is about what’s going on this week. What we should be paying attention to. How we…

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Breaking Down Penn State's Position Groups 50:16

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The guys breakdown the position groups on Penn State's roster for the 2025 season.By Whitaker Media Network

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Wendy Lobel on ‘Anxiety Club’ 55:44

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Larry is joined by Emmy Award-winning producer Wendy Lobel to discuss her directorial debut film ‘Anxiety Club’, currently streaming on Jolt.film. They begin their conversation by talking about why Wendy wanted to make the documentary and exploring the ways that the standup comedians featured in the film use their craft as built-in therapy. This le…

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Trump wants you Dumb & Mean: A Conversation with Ben Sheehan 54:25

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Don’t feel bad if you don’t know how the government works. It’s by design. Today we talk to the Host of PBS’s Civics Made Easy about the importance of offering Americans the kind of knowledge we should have but don’t, on a network that the government should fund, but won’t. Ben wants us to, “Get caught up together” and Trump wants us as stupid as p…

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Jonathan Mahler on ‘The Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986-1990’ 54:38

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Larry is joined by New York Times journalist and author Jonathan Mahler to discuss his newest book, ‘The Gods of New York: Egotists, Idealists, Opportunists, and the Birth of the Modern City: 1986-1990,’ publishing on August 12. They begin their conversation by detailing why Jonathan decided to write the book and shining a light on the rich history…

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I Feel That Way Too!: A Conversation with Michelle MiJung Kim 1:02:11

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Things are getting so bad in America that many people are checking out, but we can’t keep pretending things are normal when we know they aren’t. We must collectively wake up to what’s happening, to how we got here, to the ugly and the scary that we’ve allowed to flourish to find the courage to stand against it. That while hope is important, we must…

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America’s $200 Billion Dollar Mistake: A Conversation with Garrett Graff 54:05

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We can’t afford pediatric cancer research, healthcare for seniors, or testing to make sure our water is clean, but we have $200 billion dollars to spend on masked, secret police to terrorize us on our streets? Really? This isn’t about safety, it’s about control, and it should deeply concern anyone who believes in human rights, due process and Ameri…

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What If I Don’t Believe in the Supreme Court? A Conversation with Dahlia Lithwick 1:03:34

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This year Supreme Court issued decisions on birthright citizenship, nationwide injunctions, religious freedom, transgender rights, gender affirming care, gun violence, and the executive branch’s apparent authority to do whatever it damn well pleases. These justices act like they’re all powerful but are they. Join me and Supreme Court expert Dahlia …

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Maya Lau on ‘Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story’ 1:05:33

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Larry is joined by journalist Maya Lau to discuss her latest podcast, Easy Money: The Charles Ponzi Story, currently streaming on Apple Podcasts. They begin their conversation by describing the story and subsequent legacy of Charles Ponzi, an Italian immigrant who, in 1920, defrauded his "investors" of the modern equivalent of a quarter of a billio…

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Don’t Die: A conversation about American healthcare with Dr. Anahita Dua 55:36

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America’s health is in danger. We’re not testing our food, water and drugs like we should. We’re limiting access to vaccines. We aren’t testing for covid or bird flu or any other communicable illness going around, and the people in charge of our health from the Administrator of the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid to the Surgeon General are on a sp…

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Nate Jackson on 'Nate Jackson: Super Funny' 1:16:39

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Larry is joined by comedian Nate Jackson to talk about his new Netflix special ‘Nate Jackson: Super Funny’. They begin their conversation by examining the different ways that comedians develop relationships with an audience and sharing how they each mentally process jokes while they're performing. Nate then details how he became a comedian and the …

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How to Be a Good Person in a Bad World: A Conversation with Rutger Bregman 52:29

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Historian and author, Rutger Bregman believes there’s an antidote to the sense of emptiness that so many people feel, and it’s the will to make the world a better place. To devote your career to the greater challenges of our time rather than just making money. That the time has come for a moral reawakening. That moral ambition not just financial am…

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Elizabeth Wagmeister on the Diddy Trial 52:30

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Larry is joined by reporter and journalist Elizabeth Wagmeister to talk about her experiences covering the Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs federal criminal case for CNN. They begin their conversation by shining a light on the atmosphere both inside and outside the courtroom, and detailing the individual charges being brought against Combs. They then examine the…

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"Cracking the Code: The Irish Syndicate that Beat the Lotto" Ross Whitaker 32:04

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The Origins of an Audacious Plan: In this episode, host Paul Webster and guest Ross Whitaker delve into the fascinating tale of Stefan Klincewicz and his syndicate who tried to cheat the Irish Lotto.By FNI Wrapchat

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Hold the Line: with the ACLU’s Deborah Archer 55:15

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The foundations of our democracy are being torn apart and organizations like the ACLU are showing up every day to hold us together. As their president Deborah Archer says, this might be the work the ACLU was built for but we know they can’t be left to fight alone. We have been divided on purpose, but the time has come to come together. We can’t jus…

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What do Outsiders Think of Penn State Football in 2025? 32:28

5M ago32:28

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College Football with Sam joins the guys to give his opinions on Penn State Football heading into the 2025 season.By Whitaker Media Network

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Are We At War? 39:28

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Over the weekend Donald Trump waged an unprovoked attack on Iran by bombing them then demanding peace. Understand where we are and what it means. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free and it, and the rants delivered directly to your inbox so even if we’re shu…

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Alex Thompson on ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again’ 1:01:18

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Larry is joined by journalist Alex Thompson from Axios to discuss the new book he coauthored with CNN’s Jake Tapper, ‘Original Sin: President Biden’s Decline, It’s Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again.’ They begin their conversation by analyzing the personal history between Joe Biden and Barack Obama and breaking down how the elements o…

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Women’s Utility... Their Fertility - A Conversation with Planned Parenthood’s President, Alexis McGill Johnson 46:48

5M ago46:48

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In a world that’s become deeply transactional, we need to get more relational. We need to have the difficult conversations about access to health care, abortion care, women’s rights, minority rights, human rights…because ultimately they’re all connected. Planned Parenthood, an organization used by 1/3 of American women and 1/10 American men is unde…

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NO KINGS: A Conversation with Indivisible’s Ezra Levin 48:49

6M ago48:49

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Those who seek to destroy democracy want us to feel overwhelmed, burnt out, hopeless and alone. Which is why we need each other for strength, camaraderie, and courage. As the Resistance on Andor say, “I have friends everywhere.” As we do too. Friends, fellow countrymen, and brave patriots who want what we do. A country that’s free, fair, just and s…