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The Conversation Season 2

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Cenk Uygur sits down for quick but substantive interviews with political and cultural thought leaders from around the US and the world. Expect to see politicians from both sides of the aisle, media personalities, actors, directors, and more.

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The Conversation

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Cenk Uygur sits down for quick but substantive interviews with political and cultural thought leaders from around the US and the world. Expect to see politicians from both sides of the aisle, media personalities, actors, directors, and more.

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The Conversation Season 2 Full Episode Guide

Episode 191 - Farron Cousins & Dr. Rashad Richey
First Aired: December. 31,2020

Host of Ring of Fire Farron Cousins speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the fight for stimulus checks. Dr. Rashad Richey on the Georgia runoff elections.

Episode 190 - David Dayen
First Aired: December. 30,2020

Executive Editor of the American Prospect David Dayen speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the latest updates on the Covid relief bill.

Episode 189 - Ken Klippenstein
First Aired: December. 29,2020

Reporter for The Nation Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why the military is making soldiers pay for Covid-19 tests.

Episode 188 - Rev. William Barber & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
First Aired: December. 23,2020

Rev. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how to push president-elect Biden in the right direction to help the poor.

Episode 187 - David Sirota
First Aired: December. 22,2020

Founder and Editor of the Daily Poster David Sirota speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about if Medicare for All should be forced to a floor vote.

Episode 186 - Patrice Amandla Sulton & Beth Bourdon
First Aired: December. 21,2020

The Executive Director of the D.C. Justice Lab Patrice Amandla Sulton speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the reforms needed to make our criminal justice system less brutal. FOIA Lawyer Beth Bourdon on what inspired her to help advance Ken Klippenstein's groundbreaking journalism.

Episode 185 - Mustafa Tameez & Yannick Marshall
First Aired: December. 17,2020

Democratic Strategist Mustafa Tameez speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the Senate runoff races in Georgia. Professor of Africana Study at Knox College Yannick Marshall on how Obama called Defund the Police a 'snappy slogan'.

Episode 184 - Ti-Hua Chang, Rebecca Roskill, & Willem Morris
First Aired: December. 16,2020

TYT Investigative Reporter Ti-Hua Chang speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about the future of environmental justice under President Biden. Columbia DSA Organizers Willem Morrisa and Rebecca Roskill on why Columbia students are refusing to pay tuition.

Episode 183 - Akela Lacy & Charles Coleman Jr.
First Aired: December. 15,2020

Intercept Politics Reporter Akela Lacy speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about the effort to end surprise hospital billing. Civil Rights Attorney Charles Coleman Jr. on how lawful black gun owners are treated unfairly in the U.S.

Episode 182 - Saru Jayaraman & Tamara Toles O'Laughlin
First Aired: December. 14,2020

President of One Fair Wage Saru Jayaraman speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about how restaurant staff face increased hostility during Covid-19. North American Directory of 350.org Tamara Toles O'Laughlin on what trading water means for future generations.

Episode 181 - Fritzi Horstman & Tom Bowmanspeak
First Aired: December. 10,2020

Founder of the Compassion Prison Project Fritzi Horstman speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about how trauma leads to incarceration. Author of What If Solving the Climate Crisis Was Simple Tom Bowman on how easy it is to solve climate change.

Episode 180 - Larry Lessig & Steve Hofstetter
First Aired: December. 09,2020

Professor of Law at Harvard Larry Lessig speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about why he's worried about state legislatures attempting to hand the election to Trump. Comedian Steve Hofstetter on comedy during quarantine.

Episode 179 - Brianna Wu & Gary Chambers Jr.
First Aired: December. 08,2020

Rebellion PAC Executive Director Brianna Wu speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how the PAC's new ad speaks to working class Georgians. Publisher of the Rouge Collection Gary Chambers Jr. on his potential run for U.S. Congress.

Episode 178 - Nsé Ufot & Justin Horwitz
First Aired: December. 07,2020

New Georgia Project CEO Nsé Ufot speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about what to expect in the Georgia runoff election. Really American PAC Founder Justin Horwitz on his grassroots efforts in the Georgia runoff elections.

Episode 177 - Nia Miranda & Mark Titus
First Aired: December. 03,2020

"Artivist" and businesswoman Nia Miranda speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about how art is the strongest form of change. Filmmaker Mark Titus on his new film The Wild.

Episode 176 - Kandist Mallett & Walter Masterson
First Aired: December. 02,2020

Journalist and Columnist Kandist Mallett speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why Biden is calling for a "United America". Actor and Content Creator Walter Masterson on his experiences interviewing Trump supporters.

Episode 175 - Joel Simon & Greg Palast
First Aired: December. 01,2020

Executive Director for the Committee to Protect Journalists, Joel Simons, speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the global consequences of Trump's rhetoric towards the media. Investigative Reporter Greg Palast on tracking purged voters in Georgia.

Episode 174 - Lizz Winstead & Rashad Ritchie
First Aired: November. 30,2020

Abortion AF Founder Lizz Winstead speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her new comedy special Corona Borealis. The Host of the Rashad Ritchey Show, Rashad Ritchie, on the upcoming elections in Georgia.

Episode 173 - Eitan Prins-Trachtenberg, Hannah Taheri, Nikka Makhani, & Laura Flanders
First Aired: November. 25,2020

Co-founders of The Ballot Project Eitan Prins-Trachtenberg, Hannah Taheri and Nikka Makhani speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how students in high school are getting out the vote in local election. Host of the Laura Flanders Show, Laura Flanders on how local people can make progressive priorities happen.

Episode 172 - David Pakman & Charles Coleman Jr.
First Aired: November. 24,2020

Host of the David Pakman Show, David Pakman, speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the upcoming Biden's administration and his Spanish language news show. Charles Coleman Jr. on the police killing two black teenager in Brevard County, FL.

Episode 171 - Zeke Stokes & Ankur Jain
First Aired: November. 23,2020

Zeke Stokes speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about what Trump's refusal to concede says about America. Kairos HQ Co-founder and Co-CEO Ankur Jain on how his organization is working to fix the housing crisis.

Episode 170 - Stacey Henson & Barry Eidlin
First Aired: November. 19,2020

Clinical Reviewer for the Recovery Village Stacey Henson speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the effect of the election on Democrats vs. Republicans. Professor of Sociology at McGill University Barry Eidlin on where Trumpism is headed now that the election is over.

Episode 169 - Kali Holloway & Michael Hull
First Aired: November. 18,2020

Director of the Make It Right Project Kali Holloway speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about psychological after effects of Trump's presidency. Filmmaker Michael Hull on his documentary about the Attica prison riots.

Episode 168 - Alex Sammon & Frederick Joseph
First Aired: November. 17,2020

Staff Writer at the American Prospect Alex Sammon speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why centrist Democrats are blaming progressives for 2020 loses. Author and Marketer Frederick Joseph on his upcoming book The Black Friend.

Episode 167 - Eddie Kim & Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss
First Aired: November. 16,2020

Author Dr Cynthia Miller-Idriss speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about understanding the rising extremism in America. Features Writer for Mel Eddie Kim on the effect of California's Prop 22 on gig workers.

Episode 166 - Ryan Grim & Ken Klippenstein
First Aired: November. 12,2020

The Intercept's Ryan Grim speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why President-elect Joe Biden chose Ron Klain to be his chief of staff. Reporter for The Nation Ken Klippenstein on how he trolled Richard Grenell on Twitter.

Episode 165 - Akela Lacy & Yaron Zilberman
First Aired: November. 11,2020

Politics Reporter at the Intercept Akela Lacy speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how progressive Democrats won in the 2020 election. Director of the Valley of Tears Yaron Zilberman on his documentary that tells the story of the first three days of the Yom Kippur War.

Episode 164 - Keiajah “KJ” Brooks
First Aired: November. 10,2020

Community Organizer and Activist Keiajah “KJ” Brooks speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about her viral speech at a police commissioners meeting.

Episode 163 - Larry Lessig
Episode 162 - Joshua Kahn Russell
First Aired: November. 02,2020

Joshua Kahn Russell speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about how to prevent the Trump administration from orchestrating a coup following the election.

Episode 161 - Chris Boutté & Tim Ward
First Aired: October. 29,2020

Host of the Rewired Soul Chris Boutté speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about why people should be skeptical about conspiracy theories. Co-author of Pro Truth Tim Ward on how truth is on the ballot this election season.

Episode 160 - Julie Oliver
Episode 159 - Mike Siegel & Josh Balk
First Aired: October. 27,2020

Vice President of Farm Animal Protection Josh Balk speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the biggest problems farm animals face. Congressional Nominee for TX-10 Mike Siegel on why his race is so important for progressives.

Episode 158 - Kyle Kulinski & Dr. Merav Ben-David
First Aired: October. 26,2020

Democrat for U.S. Senate Dr. Merav Ben-David speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about her science-based campaign. Host of Secular Talk Kyle Kulinski speaks on where progressive grassroots energy could be focused moving forward.

Episode 157 - Jon Meacham
First Aired: October. 22,2020

Author of The Soul of America Jon Meacham speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the long struggle between progressives and conservatives.

Episode 156 - Charlotte Swasey & Viviana Vigil
First Aired: October. 21,2020

Political Commentator Viviana Vigil speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how Trump is gaining popularity with Latino men. Charlotte Swasey from Data for Progress on how things could go horribly wrong on November 3rd.

Episode 155 - Tom LoBianco & Kara Eastman
First Aired: October. 20,2020

Congressional Candidate Kara Eastman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her race against Rep. Don Bacon. Political Correspondent for Business Insider Tom LoBianco on his new book Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House.

Episode 154 - Farron Cousins & Mia Mason
First Aired: October. 19,2020

Congressional Candidate Mia Mason speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about why she is trying to turn MD-1 from red to blue. Ring of Honor Host Farron Cousins on which way Florida could go in the upcoming election.

Episode 153 - Othón Nolasco & Terrance Woodbury
First Aired: October. 15,2020

Co-founder of No Us Without You Othón Nolasco speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how to ensure undocumented families have enough food during the pandemic. Owner and Principal of Hit Strategies Terrance Woodbury speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how to reach underrepresented groups of voters.

Episode 152 - Kyle Bibby & Carlton Larson
First Aired: October. 14,2020

National Campaigns Manager for Common Defense Kyle Bibby speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the issues that matter to progressive veterans. Author and Professor Carlton Larson on his new book On Treason: A Citizen's Guide to the Law.

Episode 151 - Alex Sammon & Matt Mattern
First Aired: October. 13,2020

American Prospect Staff Writer Alex Sammon speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about how progressives took on the DCCC. Founder of Championing America Matt Mattern on why he left the Republican Party.

Episode 150 - Cathy Areu, John Hoffman, & Kahane Cooperman
First Aired: October. 12,2020

Host of Liberal Sherpa podcast Cathy Areu speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why young Cuban-Americans are against Trump. Filmmakers Kahane Cooperman and John Hoffman on their new movie The Antidote: Stories of Kindness and Decency in America.

Episode 149 - Rick Wilson
First Aired: October. 08,2020

Co-founder of the Lincoln Project Rick Wilson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how to get conservatives to vote for Joe Biden.

Episode 148 - Patrick Nelson & Brian Stelter
First Aired: October. 07,2020

State Senate Candidate Patrick Nelson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why his vote could have a massive impact for citizens of New York. DCNN's Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter on his new book Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth.

Episode 147 - Lizz Winstead & Dan Sherrel
First Aired: October. 06,2020

Abortion Access Front Founder Lizz Winstead speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about what will happen to abortion rights if Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court. #VoteTrumpOut Campaign Director Dan Sherrel on why the left should vote Trump out.

Episode 146 - Derek W. Black & Angelica Dueñas
First Aired: October. 01,2020

Author of Schoolhouse Burning Derek W. Black speaks with Emma Vigeland on The Conversation about Betsy Devos' attack on America's public education system. Congressional Candidate Angelica Dueñas on why she can't be bought.

Episode 145 - James Thompson & Tara Palmeri
First Aired: September. 30,2020

Judicial candidate for KS-18 James Thompson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his struggle with cancer and how he got on the ballet to be a judge. Investigative Reporter Tara Palmeri on her new podcast Broken: Seeking Justice.

Episode 144 - Michael Patrick Oristian & Pam Keith
First Aired: September. 29,2020

Former Congressional Candidate Michael Patrick Oristian speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he supports everything Trump does. FL-18 Congressional Nominee Pam Keith on the controversies surrounding her Republican opponent.

Episode 143 - David Becker & Greg Ellis
First Aired: September. 28,2020

Actor, author, and host of the "The Respondent" Greg Ellis speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about why men are struggling emotionally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Election Innovation & Research's David Becker on making a plan and voting early.

Episode 142 - Jon Hoadley & Xander Schultz
First Aired: September. 25,2020

State Representative Jon Hoadley speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about his campaign for Michigan's 6th District. When We Band Together Cofounder Xander Schultz on how the Moria refugee camp is handling the recent fires.

Episode 141 - Vijay Ravindran & Gina Torres
First Aired: September. 24,2020

CEO of Floreo Vijay Ravindran speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how virtual reality can help children on the autism spectrum. Actress Gina Torres on diversity in show business.

Episode 140 - Michael Waldman
Episode 137 - Sasha Abramsky & Dr. Sweta Chakraborty
First Aired: September. 17,2020

Nation Columnist Sasha Abramsky speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about Trump's threat to democracy. Climate Change Expert Sweta Chakraborty on how to communicate the reality of the risks of climate change.

Episode 136 - Liz Garbus & Lisa Cortes
Episode 135 - Richard Ojeda & Aida Rodriguez
First Aired: September. 15,2020

Retired Major Richard Ojeda speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the goals of No Dem Left Behind. Aida Rodriguez on how this year's Emmy nominations failed latinx actors.

Episode 134 - Shahid Buttar
First Aired: September. 14,2020

CA-12 Congressional Candidate Shahid Buttar speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the disagreements between himself and his campaign staff.

Episode 133 - Solomon Rajput & Brandon Tucker
First Aired: September. 11,2020

ACLU of Tennessee Policy Director Brandon Tucker speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about how free speech and protesters are being criminalized. Chair of Done Waiting Solomon Rajput on how his organization can help progressive campaigns across the U.S.

Episode 132 - Joanne Bagshaw & Eddie Kim
First Aired: September. 10,2020

Author Joanne Bagshaw speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why it's important to understand feminism. Eddie Kim on how Save the Children became a conspiracy grift.

Episode 131 - Eric Ohlsen & Dr. Wendy Osefo
First Aired: September. 09,2020

Democrat strategist Dr. Wendy Osefo speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the presidential race and Joe Biden's outreach to progressives. Eric Ohlsen on why he needed to run for Mayor of Palmdale.

Episode 130 - Jason Stanley & Fadi Quran
First Aired: September. 03,2020

Yale University professor Jason Stanley speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about the Trump administrations fascist politics. Avaaz Campaign Director Fadi Quran on the rise of Covid-19 misinformation on Facebook.

Episode 128 - Paula Jean Swearengin & Alicia Garza
Episode 127 - Chuck Rocha & Jenna Arnold
First Aired: August. 31,2020

Jenna Arnold speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her new book Raising Our Hands. Chuck Rocha on how Bernie Sanders brought latinos into the progressive movement.

Episode 126 - Rashad Richey & David Kim
First Aired: August. 27,2020

CA-34 Congressional candidate David Kim speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his run to represent his community. Radio Host Rashad Richey on the police killing of Jacob Blake.

Episode 125 - Marjon Carlos & Monifa Bandele
First Aired: August. 26,2020

Journalist Marjon Carlos speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about how Cardi B is an advocate for progressive policies and female empowerment. Senior VP of Moms Rising Monifa Bandele on the upcoming Black National Convention.

Episode 124 - Lex Steppler & Jared A. Ball
First Aired: August. 25,2020

Dignity and Power Now Director Lex Steppler speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the situation around the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Morgan State University Professor Jared A. Ball on how race and class are inseparable.

Episode 123 - Anthony Baxter
Episode 122 - Nina Turner
Episode 121 - Noam Chomky
First Aired: August. 19,2020

Noam Chomky speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how consent to nominate Joe Biden was manufactured by the mainstream media.

Episode 119 - Brent Welder & Zack Malitz
First Aired: August. 17,2020

Zack Malitz speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about holding Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, accountable for Texas' Covid-19 response. Brent Welder on the influence of corporate lobbyist on the DNC.

Episode 118 - Alex Morse
Episode 117 - Céline Semaan & Jessica Malaty Rivera
First Aired: August. 13,2020

Slow Factory Foundation Founder Céline Semaan speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about how the explosion in Beirut has become a catalyst for revolution in Lebanon. Infectious Disease Expert Jessica Malaty Rivera on how important it is to make science useful to the general public.

Episode 116 - Joe Sandberg, Morgan Pehme, & Daniel DiMauro
First Aired: August. 12,2020

Aspiration Co-founder Joe Sanberg speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about who actually wins as the economy attempts to recover from Covid-19. Directors of "The Swamp" Morgan Pehme & Daniel DiMauro on how to fix the systemic corruption at the heart of Congress right now.

Episode 115 - Zephyr Teachout & Andru Volinsky
First Aired: August. 11,2020

Gubernatorial candidate Andru Volinsky speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he's running for the top job in New Hampshire. Zephyr Teachout on her new book about deals with breaking up monopolies.

Episode 114 - Melba Pearson & Abené Clayton
First Aired: August. 10,2020

Candidate for Miami-Dade State Attorney Melba Pearson speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about why she decided to run. Abené Clayton on how Covid-19 spread in California's prison system.

Episode 113 - Ro Khanna & Dr. Anthea Butler
First Aired: August. 06,2020

Ro Khanna speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about huge victories for progressives across the map. University of Pennsylvania Professor Dr. Anthea Butler on the reason why evangelicals vote for Trump.

Episode 112 - Maytha Alhassen & Sheryl Ring
First Aired: August. 05,2020

Maytha Alhassen speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why so many people still aren't wearing masking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenants Rights Attorney and Advocate Sheryl Ring on the eviction crisis caused by COVID-19.

Episode 111 - Ken Klippenstein & John Nichols
First Aired: August. 04,2020

Reporter for The Nation Ken Klippenstein speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about Trump's attempt to label antifa as a terrorist organization. The Nation's National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols on why the mainstream Democratic Party is rejecting progressive ideals.

Episode 110 - Manuel Oliver
Episode 109 - Eddie Glaude & Dr. Carl Hart
First Aired: July. 30,2020

Professor Eddie Glaude speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his new book about his new book Begin Again. Scientist, professor, author and activist Dr. Carl Hart on the myth of drugs contributing to the killings of black people.

Episode 108 - Rebecca Parson & Ilyse Hogue
First Aired: July. 29,2020

Congressional candidate Rebecca Parson speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about her run to represent Washington's 6th district. Author and President of NARAL Pro Choice America Ilyse Hogue on how the radical right is on the verge of banning abortion in the U.S.

Episode 107 - Thomas Frank & Mary Ziegler
First Aired: July. 28,2020

Journalist and Author Thomas Frank speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the history of populism in the U.S. Author Mary Ziegler on the current state of women's reproductive rights in the U.S.

Episode 106 - Richard Kreitner & Jonathan Metzl
First Aired: July. 27,2020

Author Richard Kreitner speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how disunion in the United States could lead to states seceding. Professor and author Jonathan Metzl on Trump's abysmal handling of Covid-19.

Episode 105 - Jeet Heer & Mustafa Tameez
First Aired: July. 23,2020

National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation Jeet Heer speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about unidentified federal agents clashing with protesters in Portland. Former DHS consultant Mustafa Tameez on Trump's illegal use of force against protestors in Portland.

Episode 104 - Jen Perelman & Ryan Grim
First Aired: July. 21,2020

Jen Perelman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her congressional race against Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida. TYT Contributor Ryan Grim on progressive candidates in democratic primaries.

Episode 103 - Wade McMullen & Ihssan Leckey
First Aired: July. 20,2020

Congressional candidate Ihssan Leckey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why she decided to run for Joe Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts. Managing attorney at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Wade McMullen on how Trump is continuing to limit immigration.

Episode 102 - Bob the Drag Queen & Jason Harrow
First Aired: July. 16,2020

Bob the Drag Queen speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how drag queens fight for social change. Chief Counsel at Equal Citizens Jason Harrow speaks with Francesca Fiorentini about how to fix the electoral college.

Episode 101 - Kenya Evelyn & Dylan Brody
First Aired: July. 15,2020

Humorist and author Dylan Brody speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about making comedy during covid-19. Guardian reporter Kenya Evelyn on why minority communities in the U.S. have a higher risk of contacting covid-19.

Episode 100 - Ken Klippenstein & Simona Grace
First Aired: July. 14,2020

Journalist Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his Twitter exchange with Elon Musk. Founder of Moms in Office Simona Grace on her efforts to expand how many mothers get elected to public office.

Episode 98 - Jermaine Starr & Ashley McGirt
First Aired: July. 09,2020

Journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about his new podcast "Black Diplomats". Therapist and author Ashley McGirt on the deep effects of historical and systematic trauma.

Episode 97 - Rev. William Barber
Episode 96 - Eynelys Vinson & David Shimer
First Aired: July. 07,2020

Eynelys Vinson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her run for Palmdale, CA City Council. Author David Shimer on how vulnerable our election systems are to Russian intrusions.

Episode 95 - Nayyera Haq & Jess Scarene
First Aired: July. 06,2020

Jess Scarene speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her run for a U.S. Senate seat in Delaware. Nayyera Haq on Russian bounties and Stacey Abrams.

Episode 93 - Ron Suskind
Episode 92 - Lizz Winstead & Suraj Patel
First Aired: June. 30,2020

Abortion Access Front founder Lizz Winstead speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the recent supreme court decision concerning abortion rights. Congressional candidate Suraj Patel on Tuesday's primary results.

Episode 91 - Gary Chambers
Episode 90 - Maya Rockeymoore Cummings
First Aired: June. 25,2020

Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about her three part strategy to manage the coronavirus pandemic.

Episode 89 - Sarah Jaffe & Ti-Hua Chang
First Aired: June. 24,2020

Sarah Jaffe speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about what is going on with "PTO Debt". TYT Investigates reporter Ti-Hua Chang on why stimulus money hasn't gone towards climate change.

Episode 88 - Sean Shaw & Elie Mystal
First Aired: June. 23,2020

Attorney and civic leader Sean Shaw speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about police abuse and brutality. Elie Mystal on boycotting the U.S. because of racism.

Episode 86 - Isiah James & Shaniyat Chowdhury
First Aired: June. 18,2020

Congressional candidate Shaniyat Chowdhury speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about his run for NY-5. Congressional candidate Isiah James on his run for NY-9.

Episode 85 - Kenya Evelyn & Derrell Bradford
First Aired: June. 17,2020

Derrell Bradford speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how children of color were disproportionally affected when schools shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. Kenya Evelyn on the history of institutional racism in the United States.

Episode 84 - Jamaal Bowman & Khaled Abdelghany
First Aired: June. 16,2020

Jamaal Bowman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how he's pulling off an underdog congressional campaign in New York. National Guardsman Khaled Abdelghany on the viral video of him chanting with protesters in D.C.

Episode 83 - James Felton Keith & Steve Hill
First Aired: June. 15,2020

Congressional candidate James Felton Keith speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his run for NY-13. Steve Hill on his recent police discrimination experience.

Episode 82 - Fisher Stevens, Jean-Éric Vergne, Kathryn Boyd-Batstone, & Melinna Bobadilla
First Aired: June. 12,2020

Fisher Stevens & Jean-Éric Vergne speak with Michael Shure on The Conversation about their new documentary And We Go Green. Kathryn Boyd-Batstone and Melinna Bobadilla on their new documentary For Rosa.

Episode 81 - Jonathan Herzog & Nate McMurray
First Aired: June. 11,2020

Congressional candidate Nate McMurray speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about his run for the seat in NY-27. Congressional candidate Jonathan Herzog on his run to represent Wall Street in Congress.

Episode 80 - Nina Turner & Lauren Ashcraft
First Aired: June. 10,2020

Lauren Ashcraft speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how her controversial fundraising email. Nina Turner on reforming law enforcement in the United States.

Episode 79 - Baba Akili & Kim Mangone
First Aired: June. 09,2020

Kim Mangone speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about running for the congressional seat in CA-23. Baba Akili on what "defund the police" really means.

Episode 78 - Jennifer Larsen & Jackie Fielder
First Aired: June. 08,2020

Jennifer Larsen speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her run for freeholder in New Jersey. Jackie Fielder her candidacy for state senate in California.

Episode 77 - Adam McKay, Margaret Klein, & Samelys Lopez
First Aired: June. 05,2020

Margaret Klein & Adam McKay speak with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about changing the world's mind about climate change. Samelys Lopez on her Congressional run in New York.

Episode 76 - Dr. Rashad Richey
Episode 75 - Joe Walsh & Mike Broihier
First Aired: June. 03,2020

Former U.S. Congressman Joe Walsh speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he stopped supporting Trump. U.S. Senate candidate Mike Broihier on running as a progressive in Kentucky.

Episode 74 - Ken Klippenstein & Judah Friedlander
First Aired: June. 02,2020

Nation reporter Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Trump's plan to use the military inside the U.S. Judah Friedlander on coronavirus and the unrest in America.

Episode 73 - Ben Jealous
Episode 72 - Ramy Youssef
Episode 71 - Jesse Eisinger & Alex Sammon
First Aired: May. 27,2020

ProPublica senior reporter Jesse Eisinger speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how stimulus funds have been unequally distributed. Writer Alex Sammon on how the Small Business Administration handled the stimulus packages.

Episode 70 - David Sirota John Salzinger, & Seungah Jeong
First Aired: May. 26,2020

David Sirota speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Joe Biden's "unity task forces". @MPOWERD executives John Salzinger and Seungah Jeong on their experiences with COVID-19 and their approach to running a B Corporation.

Episode 69 - Bernie Sanders
Episode 68 - Ben Crump
First Aired: May. 21,2020

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about how to defend against the smear campaign against murder victim Ahmaud Arbery.

Episode 67 - Theo Henderson & Andrew Romano
First Aired: May. 20,2020

Podcaster Theo Henderson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. Yahoo News correspondent Andrew Romano on the differences in how Germany and Sweden are handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Episode 66 - Zach Carter & Kai Newkirk
First Aired: May. 19,2020

Huffington Post Senior Reporter Zach Carter speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the father Keynesian economics. Progressive activist Kai Newkirk on how he organized a progressive COVID-19 protest.

Episode 64 - Adrienne Lawrence
First Aired: May. 14,2020

Adrienne Lawrence speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her new book Staying in the Game: The Playbook for Beating Sexual Harassment.

Episode 63 - Dr. Rashad Richey & Ryan Felton
First Aired: May. 13,2020

Dr. Rashad Richey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why Ahmaud Arbery's death was a "modern day lynching." Investigative reporter Ryan Felton on where bottled water comes from.

Episode 62 - Michael Brooks
Episode 61 - Josh Fox & David Klein
First Aired: May. 11,2020

Filmmaker Josh Fox speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how the Green New Deal is the cure for the effects of the fossil fuel industry. CEO and Co-founder of Commonbond David Klein on navigating student loans during the coronavirus pandemic.

Episode 60 - Kara Eastman & Mike Magee
First Aired: May. 07,2020

Congressional candidate Kara Eastman speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about the cracks in U.S. social service systems. CEO of Chiefs for Change Mike Magee on equity in education during a pandemic.

Episode 59 - Jay Willis & Shahid Buttar
First Aired: May. 06,2020

The Appeal's Jay Willis speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how conservative judges are exploiting the coronavirus crisis. California Congressional candidate Shahid Buttar on his race against Nancy Pelosi.

Episode 58 - Thearse McCalmon & Kenya Evelyn
First Aired: May. 04,2020

Thearse McCalmon speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about her campaign for a state senate seat in New York. Race and identity reporter Kenya Evelyn on why people of color are disproportionally effected by COVID-19.

Episode 57 - Sarah Dowland & Ken Wyniemko
First Aired: May. 01,2020

Sarah Dowland & Ken Wyniemko speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Ken's incredible wrongful conviction episode of the The Innocence Files.

Episode 56 - Jonathan Metzl & Adam Eichen
First Aired: April. 30,2020

Gun violence expert Jonathan Metzl speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about how COVID-19 led to a rise in gun ownership. Adam Eichen on voter suppression during COVID-19-era.

Episode 55 - John Nichols & Elie Mystal
First Aired: April. 29,2020

John Nichols speaks with Cenk Uygur on whether or not the Democratic Party has a soul. Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal on how Republicans are obsessed with stacking the court system in their favor.

Episode 54 - Katherine Stewart & Zahra Burton
First Aired: April. 28,2020

Author Katherine Stewart on her new book The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism. Journalist Zahra Burton on her TV news magazine, 18 Degrees North.

Episode 53 - Dave Weigel & Vic Dibitetto
First Aired: April. 27,2020

Washington Post Reporter Dave Weigel speaks with Cenk Uygur about the state of the 2020 election. Comedian Vic Dibitetto on his viral COVID-19 rant.

Episode 52 - Hector Oseguera & John Iadarola
First Aired: April. 23,2020

Hector Oseguera speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about candidacy for Congress in NJ-08. John Iadarola on his climate change docuseries Truth North.

Episode 51 - Harvey Kaye, Vanessa Potkin, & Peter Neufeld
Episode 49 - Ti-Hua Chang & Eric Ohlsen
First Aired: April. 20,2020

Ti-Hua Chang on how big oil has benefited from the coronavirus stimulus. Eric Ohlsen on how the DNC meddles in progressive candidate's campaigns.

Episode 48 - Frank Smyth & Albert Lee
First Aired: April. 16,2020

Author Frank Smyth speaks with Michael Shure about his new book The NRA: The Unauthorized History. Congressional candidate Albert Lee on his run for Oregon's 3rd District.

Episode 47 - Ruth Sanchez & Andy Grieve
First Aired: April. 15,2020

The "Angel of Antelope Valley" Ruth Sanchez speaks with Cenk Uygur about homelessness in High Desert in Los Angeles County | Emmy award winning director Andy Grieve speaks with Cenk Uygur about the new Netflix docuseries The Innocence Files.

Episode 44 - Nomi Prins & Ruth Ben-Ghiat
First Aired: April. 13,2020

Journalist and Financial Expert Nomi Prins joins The Conversation. Authoritarianism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how Trump exhibits many authoritarian traits.

Episode 43 - Norman Broderick & Kshama Sawant
Episode 41 - Ryan Grim
Episode 39 - Rudy Reves & Dr. Sweta Chakraborty
Episode 38 - Jen Perelman & Terron Sims
Episode 36 - Imam Abdul Malik Mujahid & Caroline Phillips
Episode 34 - Skylar Hurwitz & Stephen Smith
Episode 33 - Ari Herstand & Sara Azari
Episode 31 - Bill Theobald & Suraj Patel
Episode 30 - Amy Cox & Munira Ahmed
Episode 28 - Lorena Garcia & Jennifer Cohn
Episode 27 - Alexander Sammon & Babs Ramsey
Episode 26 - Rishi Kumar & Thom Hartmann
Episode 25 - Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Wendell Potter
Episode 24 - Mike Siegel & Lindsey Boylan
Episode 21 - Nabilah Islam & Amanda Siebe
Episode 19 - Krystal Ball & Amanda Terkel
Episode 18 - Shaniyat Chowdhury & Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla
First Aired: January. 30,2020

NY-5 candidate Shaniyat Chowdhury on challenging 20 year Democratic incumbent Meeks. Candidate Frances Motiwalla on how progressive policies will help CA-34.

Episode 17 - Zachary Siegel & Sean Shaw
Episode 16 - Jackie Fielder & Cenk Uygur
First Aired: January. 28,2020

CA Senate candidate Jackie Fielder (SD11) on housing justice for all. CA-25 candidate Cenk Uygur on the DCCC backing opponent Christy Smith.

Episode 15 - Rachel Ventura & Russ Cirincione
First Aired: January. 27,2020

Candidate Rachel Ventura on how progressive policies will help IL-11. Candidate Russ Cirincione on bringing progressive solutions to NJ-6.

Episode 14 - Tomas Ramos & Jonathan Metzl
Episode 13 - Cassie King & Sean Lai McMahon
Episode 11 - Byron Reese & Amanda Edwards
Episode 9 - Nathan J. Robinson & Mel Gagarin
Episode 8 - Briahna Joy Gray & Colby Hall
First Aired: January. 14,2020

Bernie's National Press Secretary Briahna Joy Gray on media coverage of Sanders. Mediaite found Editor Colby Hall on Warren vs Sanders.

Episode 7 - Dave Levinthal & Jonathan Larsen
First Aired: January. 13,2020

CPI Editor-at-Large Dave Levinthal on Trump's plan to sidestep 2020 investigations. TYT Investigates and The Root dive into Buttigieg

Episode 6 - Lilly Adams & Donald McInnis
Episode 5 - Heidi Sloan & Jim Keady
Episode 3 - Adam Eichen & Jonathan Larsen
Episode 2 - Sweta Chakraborty & Lawrence Lessig
Episode 1 - Gabe Tobias & James Mackler
First Aired: January. 02,2020

The AOC-inspired Movement School trains progressive organizers. Veteran Black Hawk pilot is running for US Senate seat in Tennessee.

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