Best That S So Craven Podcasts (2025)

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Love at the Center with Heather Booth 1:05:12

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Today we discuss the continued attacks on free speech, and how we saved Kimmel and our 1st amendment, Trump’s unhinged and embarrassing performance at the UN (and on an escalator), and the impending GOP government shutdown. Then Steve has an inspiring conversation that will give you perspective and hope about this dark time with organizing icon Hea…

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The Visibility Brigade 58:35

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Today we talk about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, particularly the attacks on free speech and lies about political violence, and we look at Trump’s tanking economy and how he really really doesn’t want us to talk about it. Then we talk to two volunteer leaders in DIY activism who are helping spread our messages of resistance and ho…

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Building Power with Nathaniel Stinnett 57:22

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Today while RFK jr is working to make America sick again, we talk about more regressive budget fights, and of course, the Epstein birthday card that is NOT a gift for Trump. Then we hear how we can mobilize lower propensity voters around environmental issues with the Founder of the Environmental Voter Project and “voting guru,” Nathaniel Stinnett. …

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Our Top Priority with Rep. Brendan Boyle 1:02:54

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Today we talk about the latest on the Epstein files, including today’s press conference with 15 of the victims, the disastrous unraveling of the CDC, Trump’s 5 billion dollar crypto haul, and more protests everywhere! Then Steve has a great conversation with the ranking member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Brendan Boyle. Practivist Cal…

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On The Front Lines with Representative Dave Min 57:17

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As trump threatens to bring the military into other blue cities on the pretense of fighting crime, the epidemic of gun violence once again goes unanswered by republicans as we reel from yet another school shooting. Then Steve has a great conversation with one of our frontline Congressmembers from California, Representative Dave Min. Practivist Call…

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Tip Of The Spear with LACDP Chair Mark Ramos 54:13

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Today we talk about the redistricting push in Texas (the bad racist one) and the redistricting push in California (the one that might save our democracy). And because republicans can’t win without putting in the fix, now Trump is attacking Vote by mail. Then we hear from someone who is at the tip of the spear in our resistance against the Trump reg…

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State of Play with Dr. Sara Sadhwani 50:45

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Today we talk about Trump’s DC invasion slash distraction, and Trump’s new MAGA Bureau of Labor statistics pick. A job that is way more important than it sounds. Then we talk all things redistricting with Professor of Politics at Pomona College and CA Redistricting Commissioner, Dr. Sara Sadhwani. Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286 Jess Link…

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Fighting Fire with Fire with Texas Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez 54:16

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Today we talk about the terrible job numbers and trump’s authoritarian response, the Texas and now national redistricting fight, and the Epstein oversight subpoena, but we are NOT talking about Trump’s stupid-ass rooftop stunts. Then Steve sits down with one of the Texas State Legislators that is breaking quorum and fighting the egregious gerrymand…

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Amplify! with Nick Knudsen 57:34

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Today we discuss Trump's continuing no good very bad terrible week both at home and abroad as the Epstein scandal and his asinine trade wars create the lowest approval ratings in the first 6 months ever recorded. We also talk about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Then we get some practical advice about how you can make an impact by helping…

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Undaunted with Santiago Mayer 59:50

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Today we talk about the Epstein scandal that just shut down the House of Representatives, Stephen Colbert’s insane cancellation, and what we want you to do on Congress’s extra-long recess! And then Steve has a great convo with one of the leading youth engagement leaders in the country, the founder of Voters of Tomorrow, Santiago Mayer. Practivist C…

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Protecting Our Vote with Jackie Lopez 59:35

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Today, we talk about the Epstein upset that’s roiling MAGA world, a vicious rescissions package in the senate and how it relates to disaster preparedness. And then Steve has a great conversation about the fight to protect our vote with one of the top election lawyers in the country, Elias Law Group Partner, Jackie Lopez. Practivist Call in Number: …

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Standing Our Ground with Rep. Ro Khanna 52:18

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After a tragic week of news, we talk about devastating floods in Texas and in New Mexico, why the so-called “Alligator Allcatraz” needs a new name, and how republicans want to make medicaid recipients work in the fields. Then Steve has a conversation about how we can reach voters in red and purple states with CA Congressman, Ro Khanna. Practivist C…

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Taking The Field with Jason Berlin 1:00:55

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Today as the “Big Ugly Bullshit Bill” has passed the Senate, it now goes to the House where thanks to you, its fate is uncertain. We talk about what could happen next and what it could mean for the midterms. We also talk about the escalating ICE attacks on our communities. Then we have a conversation about how we can build our power for 2026, 2028 …

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Active Peace with Reggie Hubbard 52:50

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Today we talk about the electoral earthquake that just happened in New York City, the ongoing debacle that is Trump’s war in Iran, and how the Big BS Budget bill will affect rural hospitals. And then we have an essential conversation about resilience in our practice of activism with our resident progressive yogi and campaign strategist, Reggie Hubb…

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Flexing our Power with Charles Douglas III 56:16

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Today as we continue to celebrate the historic turnout on Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protests, we are also focused on our work to save our healthcare, push back on the Big-BS-Bill, and avoid going to war with Iran. And with all the conversations about what we do next after the protests, Steve speaks with the Founder and Executive Director of Common …

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Be Like Water with Kalaya'an Mendoza 53:41

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As we are living through an attempted militarized authoritarian take over of our country, we are reporting from the ground about what is really happening in the streets of Los Angeles. And so that you are best prepared for all of the rallies and protests, including No Kings Day on Saturday, June 14th, we have an important interview with the Directo…

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Hot Democracy Summer with Rep. Jamie Raskin 59:09

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Today, in addition to talking about the latest revelations on the republican budget abomination, we are going to report back from our surprisingly inspiring weekend at the California Democratic Party Convention. And then Steve has a truly great conversation with a truly great legislator and the epitome of resilience and perseverance, Representative…

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Protecting Our Care with Laura Packard 59:45

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Today we are talking about pardons, attacks on education (with Harvard fighting back), how we can protect the judiciary, and how we stand up to the felon and wannabe king occupying the White House. And then we talk about the power of personal stories with the founder of Health Care Voices and the host of “Care Talk”, Laura Packard. Practivist Call …

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Mother Knows Best with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner 43:42

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Today we talk about the Republican “death bill” that is on the move, now with cuts to Medicare too, and the bogus charges filed against a Dem Congressmember for doing her Constitutionally mandated job. Then we talk about the real policies that uplift our families and the frightening roots of the MAGA pronatalist movement with the Co-founder and Exe…

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The Big Grift with Wajahat Ali 1:04:02

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Today we drill down on the fight to save our health care and break down what exactly is in this Republican reconciliation budget bill. (They keep adding stuff). And then Steve has a conversation about the biggest grift in our history, and Star Wars, with author and creator of “The Left Hook” Substack, Wajahat Ali. Practivist Call in Number: (818) 8…

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Code Blue with Amy Brenneman (and Pete Buttigieg) 1:09:42

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Today Jess is in DC with virtually every other left-leaning video content creator in America. (If it’s slow on TikTok that’s why). She reports back on some great speeches and brings us a very special interview with Pete Buttigieg. And then Steve talks about the importance of the arts in activism, especially in the face of authoritarianism, with act…

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Fired Up with Shannon Watts 1:00:20

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Today, as we have somehow made our way through the most horrific and disastrous first hundred days of any United States presidency in our history, we are going to focus on the top ten wins we have had fighting back against the Trump regime. And then we get “Fired Up” with the founder of Moms Demand Action and always inspirational, Shannon Watts. Pr…

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First Hundred Days with Representative George Whitesides 59:16

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Today we talk about the mass protests all over our country and how your actions are making an impact. We also talk about yet another "Signal-gate" from the most incompetent and unqualified Secretary of Defence in our history, and give you some new guidance with this week’s Chop Wood Carry Water list. Then we have a great interview with one of our f…

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Eat The Oligarchy with Allison Gill 57:14

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Today we talk about the constitutional crisis we have definitely entered, an update on the SAVE act, an update on the budget bill, and an update on our overall mental health. Then we talk about the trump regime’s legal challenges and their authoritarian impulse to ignore the rulings of the court, with the founder of MSW Media and the host of The Da…

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Get the Message with Cornell Belcher 1:03:44

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This week we’ve got an imminent budget resolution vote, a vote on the so-called “SAVE” act and, oh yeah… global markets tumbling because of the stupidest tariffs in our history. Then we’re joined by one of the sharpest minds in Democratic strategy—pollster, author, and truth-teller Cornell Belcher. We dig into what the data’s telling us, and how De…