Best Jim Lardner Podcasts (2025)

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Humanizing Political Impact with Stories about Real-Life Consequences with Jim Lardner Good Trouble Podcast 21:18

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Jim Lardner, journalist, activist, and host of the podcast "Good Trouble," joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the "We Are Your Neighbor" Project, which aims to collect and promote personal stories of people impacted by the Trump administration's policies. The goal is to promote these types of stories in a non-ideological way t…

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The Johnson Amendment Under Fire with Rebecca Markert Americans United for Separation of Church and State 25:28

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Rebecca Markert, Vice President and Legal Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State , joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the fundamental American principle of the separation of church and state, as included in the Constitution. The Johnson Amendment, passed 70 years ago, is a critical law that prevents ch…

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Empowering Local Organizers for Ballot Initiative Success with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo BISC 18:26

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Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, Executive Director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, discusses the 2.5 Project, an initiative by BISC that provides early, flexible funding to support ballot initiatives focused on economic justice. Recent efforts in Nebraska and Missouri to support minimum wage and paid sick leave ballot initiatives yielded p…

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A Chance to Reconnect 38:44

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Joan Williams on the Left and the working class.By Jim Lardner

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Power of Art and Visual Storytelling to Reframe Political Narratives with Bill Moyer Backbone Campaign 32:09

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Bill Moyer, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Backbone Campaign, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to explore the value of creative activism and visual props in promoting causes and values. The metaphor of the backbone is a symbol of moral power and strength that voters are encouraged to draw on to protest, drive awareness, and m…

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We Can't Go Back 19:47

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The country can't, says economist Mark Blyth. And the Democrats can't.By Jim Lardner

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How StoryMaps Humanize Data and Drive Action with Allen Carroll Esri 25:54

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Allen Carroll, cartographer and lead of the Story Maps team at Esri, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the power of maps and the visualization of GIS data to tell a compelling story. The StoryMaps platform combines multimedia elements to create richer and more engaging maps to spark empathy, raise awareness, and potentially i…

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Searching for Solidarity 37:26

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Heather McGhee on the challenge of building a multi-racial democracy when powerful interests are determined to prevent it.By Jim Lardner

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Reporting on Abby Hoffman to Military Action Against Iran with Lucian Truscott IV 26:47

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Lucian K. Truscott IV, journalist, author, and screenwriter, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to shine a light on the challenges of writing about and reporting on current events, political voices, and cultural trends. Lucian started working for the Village Voice while still a cadet at West Point in the 1960s and comes from a long line …

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Why Do They Talk Mush? 27:32

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Democrats, that is. Brian Beutler looks under the hood of their rhetoric machine, and imagines a better model.By Jim Lardner

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Charley Chatbot Revolutionizing Access to Abortion Information and Services with Nicole Cushman 17:30

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Nicole Cushman joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to talk about Charley. This private, secure abortion focused AI chatbot was created in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The goal of this project is to provide personalized, accurate, up-to-date information about abortion services while protecting the privacy of those looking fo…

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Choosing Our Words 20:18

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Something too many Democrats, progressives and Resistors have in common: we talk fancy. Harold Meyerson has some language tips for us.By Jim Lardner

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How Constituent Pressure Can Influence Congressional Budget Decisions with Catherine Rowland Congressional Progressive Caucus Center 37:38

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Catherine Rowland, Legislative Affairs Director at the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to explore the current budget reconciliation process in the US Congress. Regardless of the method, Catherine emphasizes that the voice of constituents can make a difference in the outcome and influence budget…

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Crossing the Divide 34:37

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Part two of a conversation with Arlie Russell Hochschild about the “deep story” that animates a large segment of the Trump base.By Jim Lardner

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Most Corrupt President Ever 21:01

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Jonathan Rauch makes the case for corruption as the central theme of the Trump resistance.By Jim Lardner

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How the Working Class Story Can Lead to Social Change with Gwenn Fulton Addition Project 34:00

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Gwenn Fulton from the Addition Project joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to explore how storytelling is a powerful way to translate personal experiences into public dialogue, building shared understanding and action around common challenges. Stories of the working class are particularly needed so that their concerns and aspirations are …

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On Beyond DEI 37:09

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The courts and the polls have said no to racial preferences. Richard Kahlenberg sees this as good news for Democrats, progressives and the cause of racial justice.By Jim Lardner

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

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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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The Language of Trump Country 29:29

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Arlie Russell Hochschild has spent a stretch of her recent life in the reddest parts of two of America's reddest states. She helps us understand how people come to vote for Donald Trump without necessarily admiring him. And how we can begin to reach them with a better message.By Jim Lardner

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

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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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Tariff Madness 26:24

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Robert Kuttner explores the economics and politics of Trump's attempt to drag us into a trade war.By Jim Lardner

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

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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

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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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Billionaires! 27:12

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They’ve had a large hand in causing some of America's worst problems. And the world's worst problems, too. Chuck Collins connects some of those dots.By Jim Lardner

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

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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 We Win 25:45

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George Lakey has been getting arrested for six decades. He's got tales to tell. And tips to offer.By Jim Lardner

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The Modern Autocrat's Playbook 46:16

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Kim Lane Scheppele dissects the plan that Victor Orban passed on to Donald Trump.By Jim Lardner

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The Oak Trees of Takoma Park 28:28

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Mike Tidwell, founder of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, built an army of climate activists by enlisting his neighbors in a novel project: saving oak trees from invasive vines.By Jim Lardner

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

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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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Polluters Pay 20:19

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Under a newly-enacted New York State law, the fossil fuel industry will have to put billions of dollars a year into a fund to help the state's residents, communities and businesses deal with climate change. Michael Richardson retraces the journey to passage of this landmark legislation.By Jim Lardner

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

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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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From Climate Shocks to Climate Action 21:32

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Dana Fisher looks inside the climate movement’s emergency toolbox.By Jim Lardner

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

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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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Humanizing Political Impact with Stories about Real-Life Consequences with Jim Lardner Good Trouble Podcast 21:18

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The Johnson Amendment Under Fire with Rebecca Markert Americans United for Separation of Church and State 25:28

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Empowering Local Organizers for Ballot Initiative Success with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo BISC 18:26

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A Chance to Reconnect 38:44

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Power of Art and Visual Storytelling to Reframe Political Narratives with Bill Moyer Backbone Campaign 32:09

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We Can't Go Back 19:47

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How StoryMaps Humanize Data and Drive Action with Allen Carroll Esri 25:54

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Searching for Solidarity 37:26

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Reporting on Abby Hoffman to Military Action Against Iran with Lucian Truscott IV 26:47

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Why Do They Talk Mush? 27:32

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Charley Chatbot Revolutionizing Access to Abortion Information and Services with Nicole Cushman 17:30

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Choosing Our Words 20:18

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How Constituent Pressure Can Influence Congressional Budget Decisions with Catherine Rowland Congressional Progressive Caucus Center 37:38

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Crossing the Divide 34:37

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Most Corrupt President Ever 21:01

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How the Working Class Story Can Lead to Social Change with Gwenn Fulton Addition Project 34:00

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On Beyond DEI 37:09

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

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The Language of Trump Country 29:29

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

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Tariff Madness 26:24

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

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

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Billionaires! 27:12

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

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How We Win 25:45

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The Modern Autocrat's Playbook 46:16

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The Oak Trees of Takoma Park 28:28

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

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Polluters Pay 20:19

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

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From Climate Shocks to Climate Action 21:32

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