Best The Center For American Progress Action Fund Podcasts (2025)

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Tom Colicchio on the Cost of Food 38:43

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15d ago38:43

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Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio joins the show to discuss how President Donald Trump’s economic policies are harming the food service industry and driving up grocery prices. Tom and Colin also talk about the government shutdown and how Republicans’ Big, ‘Bad’ Bill threatens to exacerbate hunger for millions of American children.…

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Leah Litman on Justice in America 34:47

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Leah Litman, professor of law and co-host of the Strict Scrutiny podcast, joins the show to talk about the weaponization of government under the Trump administration and the Department of Justice’s indictment of James Comey. Leah and Colin also discuss the state of American democracy, the government shutdown, and the start of the new Supreme Court …

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Mike Sozan on the State of U.S. Democracy 37:44

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Mike Sozan, senior fellow for democracy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the podcast to talk about President Donald Trump’s authoritarian campaign to consolidate power and go after perceived enemies. Mike and Colin also discuss the return of Jimmy Kimmel, the potential government shutdown, and how Democrats are pushing back.…

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Protestors Demand Action on Drug Crisis, AID Cuts Hit Entire Economy, Seawall For West Point Set to Begin, and Expert Warns War Crimes Court Security Must Start Now 28:30

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Coming up in this episode. The country’s drug crisis takes center stage. Citizens march on the capitol demanding action as vigilantes destroy drug dens. The massive cuts to us aid being felt across economy. From street sellers to medium sized businesses the loss of business is hurting. After years of delay a seawall meant to save thousands of homes…

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Dr. Atul Gawande on how to Make America Healthy 48:43

1M ago48:43

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Dr. Atul Gawande joins the podcast to talk about Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the root causes of violence in this country. Dr. Gawande and Colin also discuss tumult at the CDC, the ramifications of the Trump administration’s attacks on science, and how to actually make America healthy.

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Conor Lamb on the Second Trump Term 36:29

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Former Rep. Conor Lamb (D-PA) joins the podcast to discuss the first several months of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. Conor and Colin also talk about the Epstein files, Trump’s effective paramilitary force, the economy, and the path forward for the Democratic Party.

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Christina Henderson on Trump’s Takeover of D.C. 46:55

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D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson joins the podcast to talk about President Donald Trump’s power grab in Washington, D.C. Christina and Colin also discuss the president’s threat to send National Guard troops to other blue cities and steps this administration is taking to normalize the military as an effective national police force.…

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Justin Wolfers on the State of the U.S. Economy 40:34

2M ago40:34

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Economist Justin Wolfers joins the podcast to talk about President Trump’s unprecedented attempt to remove Dr. Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Board Governor, as part of his effort to consolidate total control over the economy. Justin and Colin also discuss the administration’s reckless trade wars and how President Trump’s agenda is weakening the econ…

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Ambassador Bill Taylor on the War in Ukraine 40:45

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Former Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor joins the podcast to talk about the latest negotiations to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. Ambassador Taylor and Colin also discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin’s motivations in this conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit with European leaders to the White House, and how the United St…

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Emily Gee on the Trump Slump 35:05

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Emily Gee, senior vice president for Inclusive Growth at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the podcast to talk about how Donald Trump is harming the U.S. economy. Emily and Colin also discuss rising prices, how Donald Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act guts Medicaid and food assistance, and this administration’s efforts to conce…

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SPECIAL: Cecil Griffiths, security expert, on the challenges of protecting witnesses and national security during a war crimes court 24:04

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Welcome to this special edition of Democracy in Focus, a collaboration between New Narratives and Front Page Africa. I’m Anthony Stephens. As plans for Liberia’s war and economic crimes court get underway, we’re running a series of special interviews with Liberian and international experts and stakeholders about how the courts could work. In this i…

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Colette Delawalla on Protecting Science and American Innovation 28:16

3M ago28:16

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Colette Delawalla, the founder and executive director of Stand Up for Science, joins the podcast to talk about how the Trump administration’s cuts to scientific research undermine American innovation. Colette and Colin also talk about the larger ramifications for what appears to be an increasingly fragile U.S. economy and how to fight back.…

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Jesse Lee on the Cost of Trump’s Corruption 41:19

3M ago41:19

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Jesse Lee, political communications expert and senior adviser at Climate Power, joins the podcast to talk about the Epstein files and the devastating impact of President Donald Trump’s economic agenda. Jesse and Colin also talk about breaking through in this media environment and how to fight back.

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Government Suspends Chaotic ID Rollout and Liberia's Forests Face New Threats as Charcoal Production Soars and EcoGuards Resume Hunting 28:30

3M ago28:30

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Coming up in this episode. Following a chaotic rollout process, the government indefinitely suspends its compulsory national ID registration program. As climate change causes more and more farms to fail, rural dwellers turn to charcoal production to survive in a renewed threat to Liberia’s forests At the same time, the end of international funding …

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Beto O’Rourke on Defending Democracy 47:34

3M ago47:34

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Former U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) joins the show to discuss the national implications of Donald Trump and Republicans’ radical ploy to further erode democracy in Texas and how to fight back in this political moment. Colin also talks with Daniella about the origin story and history of the Tent and bids her farewell as she departs the Center for …

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SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Marvin Tarawally, founder of LiberiaGivingMonth, the new online nonprofit donation platform 28:08

3M ago28:08

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Welcome to this special edition of Democracy in Focus, a collaboration between New Narratives and Front Page Africa. I’m Anthony Stephens. It’s not news to anyone that Liberia has been one of the countries most impacted by US President Donald Trump’s cuts to aid. Hundreds of Liberian NGO jobs have been lost. But a new online donation platform calle…

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Emma Brown on Ending Gun Violence 40:53

3M ago40:53

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Emma Brown, executive director of Giffords, joins the podcast to talk about the rise of political violence in America and stemming the spread of gun violence. Colin and Muggs also discuss MAGA’s meltdown over the Jeffrey Epstein files and Donald Trump’s flip-flopping on Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine.…

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SPECIAL INTERVIEW: Retiring U.S. Ambassador to Liberia, Mark Toner 1:03:36

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In this special bonus episode of Democracy in Focus, Anthony Stephens has an exclusive interview with Ambassador Mark Toner on his decision to retire just one year into his two year post. Ambassador Toner's announcement came a day before Liberian President Joseph Boakai had a coveted meeting at the White House with U.S. President Donald Trump. Tone…

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Jack Cocchiarella on Winning the Vibe War 37:50

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Jack Cocchiarella, political commentator and host of "The Jack Cocchiarella Show," joins the podcast to talk about Gen Z voters and the new media ecosystem. Daniella and Colin also discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cost ordinary Americans and growing divides in the MAGA coalition.

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Elissa Slotkin on a New Vision for the Democratic Party 26:46

4M ago26:46

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Neera Tanden, CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, discuss a new vision for the Democratic Party. They also talk about how to fight back against Republicans’ efforts to shrink America’s middle class and ways to strengthen our democracy.

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the Direction of the Supreme Court 43:59

4M ago43:59

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr joins the show to talk about this Supreme Court term and the far-right direction of the court. Colin and guest host Muggs Leone also discuss the devastating impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Zohran Mamdani’s (D) successful primary race for New York City mayor.

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Andrew Miller on the Israel-Iran War 39:42

4M ago39:42

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Andrew Miller, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about the conflict between Israel and Iran. Daniella and Colin also discuss political violence in America, "No Kings" protests, and Senate Republicans' even more extreme version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.…

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"Leaders Need to Love People More Than Their Foreign Bank Accounts" - A SPECIAL INTERVIEW With Leymah Gbowee, Nobel Laureate 38:41

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Welcome to this special edition of Democracy in Focus, a collaboration between New Narratives and Front Page Africa. I’m Anthony Stephens. As plans for Liberia’s war and economic crimes court get underway, we’re running a series of special interviews with Liberian and international experts and stakeholders about how the courts could work. In this i…

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Liberia Wins Seat on UN Security Council; an Interview with Nobel Laureate Leymah Gbowee, Experts Call for Mental Health Support as War Time Justice Begins, and Pregnant Women Fear the Worst After USAid ... 28:30

4M ago28:30

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Coming up in this episode. Liberia wins a seat on the un security council. Ambassadors and President Boakai applaud the historic moment. Nobel laureate, Leymah Gbowee urges government to seize the win to drive war time justice beginning with economic crimes. As US aid cuts end a more than $US100 million maternal and infant mortality program, expert…

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Gov. Tim Walz on Pushing Back and Moving Forward 14:54

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Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) joins the show to discuss the rising authoritarian threat from the Trump administration and the president’s politicization of the military. Gov. Walz also talks about his record of delivering for Minnesotans and how the American public can push back in this moment.

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Jared Bernstein on Trump’s Big, Bad Bill 36:13

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Jared Bernstein, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss House Republicans' Big "Beautiful" Bill and how it would hurt ordinary Americans to benefit the rich. Daniella and Colin also discuss President Donald Trump’s politicization of the military and protests in Los Angeles, and they speak with Vice …

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Rep. Mark Takano on Pride Month 41:06

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Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) joins the show to discuss Pride Month, attacks from the Trump administration on LGBTQ+ people's rights, and how these attacks threaten the safety and wellbeing of all Americans. Daniella and Colin also discuss the mounting blowback to Congressional Republicans' One Big "Beautiful" Bill.…

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Barb McQuade on the Trump Administration’s Brazen Attacks on the Rule of Law 38:33

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University of Michigan Law School Professor Barb McQuade discusses Trump’s assault on the Constitution, the upcoming Supreme Court decisions, and how both states and everyday people can stand up for democracy. Daniella and Colin also address how Trump's tariffs are wreaking havoc on American businesses and analyze how his lack of a foreign policy v…

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Rep. Sarah McBride on House Republicans‘ Budget Bill 30:33

5M ago30:33

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Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) joins the show to discuss how House Republicans’ proposed budget plan will make health care and groceries more expensive for Americans by slashing funding for Medicaid and food assistance. She also talks about how the public can get more engaged and policies that would make life more affordable for the middle class.…

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons on Faith and Politics 38:26

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons of the Interfaith Alliance joins the show to talk about Pope Leo XIV, Christianity, and the role that religion plays in the current political environment. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Donald Trump’s reckless trade wars and how House Republican budget plans could result in nearly 14 million more people losi…

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Special Interview: Rosemary Mbabazi, Rwanda's Ambassador to Liberia, On What the World Can Learn from Rwanda's Journey from Genocide 18:46

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Welcome to this special edition of Democracy in Focus, a collaboration between New Narratives and Front Page Africa. I’m Anthony Stephens. As plans for Liberia’s war and economic crimes court get underway, we’re running a series of special interviews with Liberian and international experts and stakeholders about how the courts could work. In this i…

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President Quiets Doubters With Big War Crimes Court Budget and A Critical Report Says EPA Failures Cost Liberians a Crucial Weather Warning System 28:30

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President Boakai quiets doubters with a renewed mandate for the war crimes court office and a big increase in budget to two million dollars As Rwanda commemorates thirty-one years since its genocide, its ambassador says the world can learn from its path to reconciliation and justice. And… a report says a lack of competence and inflated salary claim…

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Bharat Ramamurti on the ‘Trump Slump’ 39:29

6M ago39:29

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Bharat Ramamurti, former deputy director of President Joe Biden’s National Economic Council, joins the show to talk about a possible “Trumpcession” and the drastic cuts congressional Republicans want to make to programs that help Americans meet their basic needs. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Donald Trump’s trade wars and speak with …

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Trump’s Historic Unpopularity: Majority See Him as a Dangerous Dictator 44:21

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In this eye-opening episode, Jim Wallis and Robert P. Jones dive deep into the latest poll data revealing President Trump’s unprecedented negative approval ratings within his first 100 days back in office. Discover how Trump ranks as the most unpopular president since World War II at this stage, with a majority of Americans-including 55% of indepen…

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Molly Jong-Fast on Trump’s First 100 Days Back in Office 40:12

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Journalist and host of the "Fast Politics" podcast Molly Jong-Fast joins the show to discuss the first 100 days of Trump’s second term as president. Daniella and Colin also talk about the Trump administration’s cruel immigration policies and House Republican plans to gut Medicaid services to pay for tax giveaways for the wealthiest Americans.…

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Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes Reach Crisis Levels; 3500 USAID teaching scholarships cut and poverty rises in rural Liberia 28:30

6M ago28:30

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In this episode..A silent killer is stalking Liberians. Heart disease, stroke, diabetes and other so called non communicable diseases are reaching crisis levels. Experts say awareness campaigns are needed. Thousands of teachers pursuing degrees in education are ejected from us aid- funded scholarships. Experts say Liberia’s school children will los…

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Former Gov. Jay Inslee on Earth Day 32:37

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Former Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) discusses the fight to save our planet for future generations. Daniella and Colin also talk about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal for sharing military attack plans and MAGA Republicans’ cruel proposals to gut Medicaid that could cost American lives.

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Jennifer Rubin on Standing Up to Trump 30:15

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Jennifer Rubin, co-founder of The Contrarian, discusses the state of the news industry, and how to fight the MAGA movement. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs and the impact they are having on the United State's national security.

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María Teresa Kumar on How Trump Is Failing Latino Voters 36:15

7M ago36:15

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María Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto Latino, discusses how the Trump administration’s economic and immigration policies are hurting Latinos and how Democrats can regain lost ground. Daniella and Colin also talk about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs could cause a recession and how Republican reconciliation plans may increase inflation.…

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Imara Jones on Transgender Day of Visibility 40:48

7M ago40:48

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Imara Jones, journalist and founder of TransLash Media, joins the show to discuss attacks against transgender Americans and how to fight back, as well as celebrate the trans community. Daniella and Colin also talk about Trump’s new, sweeping tariffs and the warning signs emerging for Republicans in recent elections.…

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Courts Under Siege: Dahlia Lithwick on Trump's Judicial Threats & Democracy's Future 53:07

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In this very speacial episode of The Asset, legal journalist Dahlia Lithwick (Slate’s Amicus podcast) exposes how Trump’s second-term agenda—and cases like Dr. Rasha Alawieh’s deportation and Mahmoud Khalil’s ICE detention—are testing judicial independence. We break down: The "metaphorical weapons" courts still have against executive overreach; Why…

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George Conway on Trump and the Justice System 31:36

7M ago31:36

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George Conway joins the show to talk about the Trump administration’s attacks on the American legal system and how it should respond to his strongman tactics. Colin and Erin also discuss the administration’s use of a Signal channel to coordinate military strikes in Yemen and next week’s Supreme Court election in Wisconsin.…

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Gov. Maura Healey on the Left’s Future and Women’s History Month 18:23

7M ago18:23

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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) joins the show to talk about the Trump administration’s efforts to gut the middle class and flout the rule of law, policies she’s championed to make Massachusetts a leader in education and health care, and the role of governors in protecting women’s rights under a hostile administration.…

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Gov. JB Pritzker on the Left’s Path Forward 12:29

7M ago12:29

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) joins the show to talk about how he is fighting the Trump administration, the steps he is taking to make life better for Illinoisans, and how Democrats can do the same for all Americans.

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Neera Tanden on the Fight Ahead for the Center-Left 36:47

7M ago36:47

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Neera Tanden, the new CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about the harms of the MAGA agenda and how the center-left should fight back. Daniella and Colin also talk about Republicans’ partisan government funding bill and speak with Emily Gee, senior vice president of Inclusive Growth at CAP Action, about the …

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Millions will Starve and Millions will Die 40:56

8M ago40:56

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In the aftermath of the virtual destruction of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), millions will starve and millions will die around the world. In this very special episode of the Jim Wallis Podcast, we provide a window into the magnitude of the torment being inflicted upon those Jesus called “the least of these.” You ca…

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Zac Petkanas on Trump’s Disastrous Joint Address 34:32

8M ago34:32

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Zac Petkanas joins the show to talk about President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, as well as how the Trump administration, Elon Musk, and MAGA Republicans are hurting the American people, and how Democrats should respond. Daniella and Colin also discuss Trump’s dangerous alignment with Russia and how his tariff policies are increasing c…

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SPECIAL Interview: Dr. Clement Peter, outgoing WHO Representative on the growing crisis of heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other preventable diseases 22:49

8M ago22:49

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Heart disease, cancer, mental illness and diabetes are some of a group of diseases that are growing at an alarming rate in Liberia, killing far more people than better known killers like malaria and typhoid. More than one in three deaths are now caused by so-called lifestyle diseases – preventable diseases that are primarily caused by diet, stress,…

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Liberia Reels from US Aid Cuts 28:01

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Coming up in this episode. As Liberia comes to terms with us aid cuts, economists warn of lost jobs and public services with more aid cuts looming. Local NGO heads worry about the ripple effects as staff are laid off, scholarships end and drugs run out. And…..the aid cuts situation also throws into jeopardy, Liberia’s much-heralded campaign to esta…

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Eddie Glaude, Jr. on Black History Month 31:12

8M ago31:12

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Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. joins the show to discuss the what the term "DEI" really means, Black History Month and ways to resist white supremacy and authoritarianism. Daniella and Colin also talk about growing discontent with the Trump administration and what President Trump is doing to the economy (hint: it’s bad).…