The Conversation (2019) · WatchGuide

The Conversation (2019) · WatchGuide

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E1 · Airs Jan 2, 2020
Gabe Tobias & James Mackler
The AOC-inspired Movement School trains progressive organizers. Veteran Black Hawk pilot is running for US Senate seat in Tennessee.
E2 · Airs Jan 6, 2020
Sweta Chakraborty & Lawrence Lessig
Bernie's plan to combat climate change. Professor Larry Lessig on the electoral college.
E3 · Airs Jan 7, 2020
Adam Eichen & Jonathan Larsen
Grassroots money beats Amazon in Seattle. Jonathan Larsen on the National Prayer breakfast.
E4 · Airs Jan 8, 2020
Cenk Uygur
Cenk Uygur on his Democratic opponent Christy Smith.
E5 · Airs Jan 8, 2020
Heidi Sloan & Jim Keady
TX-25 Congressional Candidate Heidi Sloan joins "The Conversation." Jim Keady on The Green New Deal.
E6 · Airs Jan 9, 2020
Lilly Adams & Donald McInnis
Lilly Adams on Trump's Nuclear Weapons policy. The murder and aftermath of 12-year-old Stephanie Crowe.
E7 · Airs Jan 13, 2020
Dave Levinthal & Jonathan Larsen
CPI Editor-at-Large Dave Levinthal on Trump's plan to sidestep 2020 investigations. TYT Investigates and The Root dive into Buttigieg
E8 · Airs Jan 14, 2020
Briahna Joy Gray & Colby Hall
Bernie's National Press Secretary Briahna Joy Gray on media coverage of Sanders. Mediaite found Editor Colby Hall on Warren vs Sanders.
E9 · Airs Jan 15, 2020
Nathan J. Robinson & Mel Gagarin
Why You Should Be A Socialist. NY-6 candidate Mel Gagarin on his progressive activism.
E10 · Airs Jan 16, 2020
Chloe Hilliard
Chloe Hilliard on her new book “F*** Your Diet”
E11 · Airs Jan 21, 2020
Byron Reese & Amanda Edwards
Gigaom CEO Byron Reese on the internet's impact on society. Amanda Edwards challenges Sen. John Cornyn in Texas.
E12 · Airs Jan 21, 2020
Alex Gibney
Director Alex Gibney on new documentary’Citizen K’
E13 · Airs Jan 22, 2020
Cassie King & Sean Lai McMahon
Cassie King from "Direct Action Everywhere." Attorney Sean Lai McMahon joins The Conversation.
E14 · Airs Jan 23, 2020
Tomas Ramos & Jonathan Metzl
Tomas Ramos on the issues facing New Yorkers. Jonathan Metzl on the future of gun research.
E15 · Airs Jan 27, 2020
Rachel Ventura & Russ Cirincione
Candidate Rachel Ventura on how progressive policies will help IL-11. Candidate Russ Cirincione on bringing progressive solutions to NJ-6.
E16 · Airs Jan 28, 2020
Jackie Fielder & Cenk Uygur
CA Senate candidate Jackie Fielder (SD11) on housing justice for all. CA-25 candidate Cenk Uygur on the DCCC backing opponent Christy Smith.
E17 · Airs Jan 29, 2020
Zachary Siegel & Sean Shaw
What is Joe Biden's 'crack house' crusade. Attorney & Civic Leader Sean Shaw on Gov. Desantis' 'poll tax.'
E18 · Airs Jan 30, 2020
Shaniyat Chowdhury & Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla
NY-5 candidate Shaniyat Chowdhury on challenging 20 year Democratic incumbent Meeks. Candidate Frances Motiwalla on how progressive policies will help CA-34.
E19 · Airs Feb 3, 2020
Krystal Ball & Amanda Terkel
Krystal Ball on her new book "The Populist's Guide to 2020." When will the media take progressives seriously?
E20 · Airs Feb 4, 2020
Ezra Klein
Ezra Klein on his book “Why We’re Polorized.”
E21 · Airs Feb 5, 2020
Nabilah Islam & Amanda Siebe
Nabilah Islam on Trump's Muslim ban expansion. Amanda Siebe on the issues affecting OR-1
E22 · Airs Feb 5, 2020
Noam Chomsky
Noam Chomsky joins The Conversation.
E23 · Airs Feb 6, 2020
Kim McCarthy & Rob Richie
The issues affecting Ohio District 73. Rob Richie on ranked choice voting.
E24 · Airs Feb 10, 2020
Mike Siegel & Lindsey Boylan
Former Lawyer and Teacher running for Congress in TX-10. Lindsey Boylan is running to unseat NY Rep. Jerry Nadler.
E25 · Airs Feb 12, 2020
Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Wendell Potter
Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on her campaign for US Senate. Former Health Insurance exec turned whistleblower.
E26 · Airs Feb 13, 2020
Rishi Kumar & Thom Hartmann
Rishi Kumar on his Congressional Campaign. Thom Hartmann on the Republican war on voting.
E27 · Airs Feb 17, 2020
Alexander Sammon & Babs Ramsey
Small dollar donations vs high dollar, pay for access fundraising. Babs Ramsey on Nebraska's farmers, ending Trump tariffs.
E28 · Airs Feb 18, 2020
Lorena Garcia & Jennifer Cohn
Lorena Garcia on running against John Hickenlooper. Can electronic voting machines be hacked?
E29 · Airs Feb 19, 2020
Ken Klippenstein & Ryan Grim
Leaked Bloomberg campaign NDA. Bloomberg is stealing staffers from local campaigns.
E30 · Airs Feb 20, 2020
Amy Cox & Munira Ahmed
Amy Cox is running for State Rep in Ohio's 43rd district. Munira Ahmed on how her photo inspired artist Shepard Fairey.
E31 · Airs Feb 24, 2020
Bill Theobald & Suraj Patel
Will swing state's 2020 hacking protections hold? Suraj Patel's bid to unseat Rep. Carolyn Maloney.
E32 · Airs Feb 26, 2020
Donna Imam
Donna Imam on her grassroots congressional campaign.
E33 · Airs Feb 27, 2020
Ari Herstand & Sara Azari
CA assembly bill 5's impact on the music industry. New book highlights all of Trump's crimes.
E34 · Airs Mar 2, 2020
Skylar Hurwitz & Stephen Smith
Skylar Hurwitz on his congressional campaign. Stephen Smith on the WV can't wait movement.
E35 · Airs Mar 4, 2020
Cenk Uygur
Cenk Uygur discusses his congressional campaign.
E36 · Airs Mar 5, 2020
Imam Abdul Malik Mujahid & Caroline Phillips
Violence in New Delhi over India's 'citizenship' law. Cannabis festival raises social justice awareness.
E37 · Airs Mar 9, 2020
Lizz Winstead
Daily Show creator Lizz Winstead joins The Conversation.
E38 · Airs Mar 11, 2020
Jen Perelman & Terron Sims
Jen Perelman on her race against Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Terron Sims on HR-51, the DC Admission Act.
E39 · Airs Mar 12, 2020
Rudy Reves & Dr. Sweta Chakraborty
Rudy Reves on surviving the San Diego fires. Dr. Chakraborty on the dangers of Covid-19.
E40 · Airs Mar 18, 2020
Jerry Mitchell
New book reopens unsolved murders during civil rights era.
E41 · Airs Apr 6, 2020
Ryan Grim
The Intercept's Ryan Grim joins The Conversation to discuss the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden.
E42 · Airs Apr 8, 2020
Mehdi Hasan
The Intercept's Mehdi Hasan joins The Conversation to discuss Trump and Iran.
E43 · Airs Apr 9, 2020
Norman Broderick & Kshama Sawant
"Suppressed" Documentary star Norman Broderick | Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant
E44 · Airs Apr 13, 2020
Nomi Prins & Ruth Ben-Ghiat
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.
E45 · Airs Apr 14, 2020
Shaun King
Shaun King speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the end of Bernie Sanders' campaign.
E46 · Airs Apr 14, 2020
David Sirota
David Sirota speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential run.
E47 · Airs Apr 15, 2020
Ruth Sanchez & Andy Grieve
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.
E48 · Airs Apr 16, 2020
Frank Smyth & Albert Lee
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.
E49 · Airs Apr 20, 2020
Ti-Hua Chang & Eric Ohlsen
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.
E50 · Airs Apr 21, 2020
David Dayen
Journalist David Dayen speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about banks seizing stimulus checks.
E51 · Airs Apr 22, 2020
Harvey Kaye, Vanessa Potkin, & Peter Neufeld
Harvey Kaye on his new book "FDR on Democracy." Vanessa Potkin & Peter Neufeld on the new Netflix show The Innocence Files.
E52 · Airs Apr 23, 2020
Hector Oseguera & John Iadarola
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.
E53 · Airs Apr 27, 2020
Dave Weigel & Vic Dibitetto
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.
E54 · Airs Apr 28, 2020
Katherine Stewart & Zahra Burton
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.
E55 · Airs Apr 29, 2020
John Nichols & Elie Mystal
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.
E56 · Airs Apr 30, 2020
Jonathan Metzl & Adam Eichen
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.
E57 · Airs May 1, 2020
Sarah Dowland & Ken Wyniemko
Sarah Dowland & Ken Wyniemko speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Ken's incredible wrongful conviction episode of the The Innocence Files.
E58 · Airs May 4, 2020
Thearse McCalmon & Kenya Evelyn
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.
E59 · Airs May 6, 2020
Jay Willis & Shahid Buttar
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.
E60 · Airs May 7, 2020
Kara Eastman & Mike Magee
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.
E61 · Airs May 11, 2020
Josh Fox & David Klein
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.
E62 · Airs May 12, 2020
Michael Brooks
Michael Brooks speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about how the left can counteract the so-called "intellectual dark web".
E63 · Airs May 13, 2020
Dr. Rashad Richey & Ryan Felton
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.
E64 · Airs May 14, 2020
Adrienne Lawrence
Adrienne Lawrence speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her new book Staying in the Game: The Playbook for Beating Sexual Harassment.
E65 · Airs May 18, 2020
Justin Jackson
LA Chargers' Justin Jackson joins TYT.
E66 · Airs May 19, 2020
Zach Carter & Kai Newkirk
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.
E67 · Airs May 20, 2020
Theo Henderson & Andrew Romano
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.
E68 · Airs May 21, 2020
Ben Crump
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.
E69 · Airs May 22, 2020
Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders on the unity task force, uniting progressives. Bernie Sanders is still fighting for progressives.
E70 · Airs May 26, 2020
David Sirota John Salzinger, & Seungah Jeong
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.
E71 · Airs May 27, 2020
Jesse Eisinger & Alex Sammon
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.
E72 · Airs May 28, 2020
Ramy Youssef
Comedian Ramy Youssef speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about the new season of his show "Ramy".
E73 · Airs Jun 1, 2020
Ben Jealous
Ben Jealous speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about George Floyd's death and police brutality during the protests.
E74 · Airs Jun 2, 2020
Ken Klippenstein & Judah Friedlander
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.
E75 · Airs Jun 3, 2020
Joe Walsh & Mike Broihier
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.
E76 · Airs Jun 4, 2020
Dr. Rashad Richey
Dr. Rashad Richey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the George Floyd protests in Atlanta.
E77 · Airs Jun 5, 2020
Adam McKay, Margaret Klein, & Samelys Lopez
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.
E78 · Airs Jun 8, 2020
Jennifer Larsen & Jackie Fielder
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.
E79 · Airs Jun 9, 2020
Baba Akili & Kim Mangone
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.
E80 · Airs Jun 10, 2020
Nina Turner & Lauren Ashcraft
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.
E81 · Airs Jun 11, 2020
Jonathan Herzog & Nate McMurray
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.
E82 · Airs Jun 12, 2020
Fisher Stevens, Jean-Éric Vergne, Kathryn Boyd-Batstone, & Melinna Bobadilla
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.
E83 · Airs Jun 15, 2020
James Felton Keith & Steve Hill
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.
E84 · Airs Jun 16, 2020
Jamaal Bowman & Khaled Abdelghany
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.
E85 · Airs Jun 17, 2020
Kenya Evelyn & Derrell Bradford
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.
E86 · Airs Jun 18, 2020
Isiah James & Shaniyat Chowdhury
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.
E87 · Airs Jun 19, 2020
Ron Perlman
Ron Perlman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his Twitter beef with Ted Cruz.
E88 · Airs Jun 23, 2020
Sean Shaw & Elie Mystal
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.
E89 · Airs Jun 24, 2020
Sarah Jaffe & Ti-Hua Chang
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.
E90 · Airs Jun 25, 2020
Maya Rockeymoore Cummings
Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about her three part strategy to manage the coronavirus pandemic.
E91 · Airs Jun 29, 2020
Gary Chambers
Gary Chambers speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his viral address to a school board in Louisiana.
E92 · Airs Jun 30, 2020
Lizz Winstead & Suraj Patel
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.
E93 · Airs Jul 1, 2020
Ron Suskind
Founder of Bongomedia Ron Suskind speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his extensive journalism career and new app.
E94 · Airs Jul 2, 2020
Maytha Alhassen
Maytha Alhassen speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about the police abolition movement.
E95 · Airs Jul 6, 2020
Nayyera Haq & Jess Scarene
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.
E96 · Airs Jul 7, 2020
Eynelys Vinson & David Shimer
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.
E97 · Airs Jul 8, 2020
Rev. William Barber
Civil Rights Activist Rev. William Barber speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about fighting for economic justice.
E98 · Airs Jul 9, 2020
Jermaine Starr & Ashley McGirt
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.
E99 · Airs Jul 13, 2020
Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about living a life of advocacy and activism.
E100 · Airs Jul 14, 2020
Ken Klippenstein & Simona Grace
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.
E101 · Airs Jul 15, 2020
Kenya Evelyn & Dylan Brody
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.
E102 · Airs Jul 16, 2020
Bob the Drag Queen & Jason Harrow
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.
E103 · Airs Jul 20, 2020
Wade McMullen & Ihssan Leckey
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.
E104 · Airs Jul 21, 2020
Jen Perelman & Ryan Grim
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.
E105 · Airs Jul 23, 2020
Jeet Heer & Mustafa Tameez
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.
E106 · Airs Jul 27, 2020
Richard Kreitner & Jonathan Metzl
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.
E107 · Airs Jul 28, 2020
Thomas Frank & Mary Ziegler
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.
E108 · Airs Jul 29, 2020
Rebecca Parson & Ilyse Hogue
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.
E109 · Airs Jul 30, 2020
Eddie Glaude & Dr. Carl Hart
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.
E110 · Airs Aug 3, 2020
Manuel Oliver
Manuel Oliver speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about on his son Jonquin, a victim of gun violence.
E111 · Airs Aug 4, 2020
Ken Klippenstein & John Nichols
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.
E112 · Airs Aug 5, 2020
Maytha Alhassen & Sheryl Ring
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.
E113 · Airs Aug 6, 2020
Ro Khanna & Dr. Anthea Butler
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.
E114 · Airs Aug 10, 2020
Melba Pearson & Abené Clayton
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.
E115 · Airs Aug 11, 2020
Zephyr Teachout & Andru Volinsky
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.
E116 · Airs Aug 12, 2020
Joe Sandberg, Morgan Pehme, & Daniel DiMauro
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.
E117 · Airs Aug 13, 2020
Céline Semaan & Jessica Malaty Rivera
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.
E118 · Airs Aug 14, 2020
Alex Morse
Congressional candidate Alex Morse speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the targeted attack to ruin his campaign.
E119 · Airs Aug 17, 2020
Brent Welder & Zack Malitz
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.
E120 · Airs Aug 18, 2020
Cori Bush
Cori Bush speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how she toppled a political dynasty.
E121 · Airs Aug 19, 2020
Noam Chomky
Noam Chomky speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how consent to nominate Joe Biden was manufactured by the mainstream media.
E122 · Airs Aug 21, 2020
Nina Turner
Nina Turner speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about what the future of the Democratic Party looks like.
E123 · Airs Aug 24, 2020
Anthony Baxter
Filmmaker Anthony Baxter speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his new documentary "You've Been Trumped Too".
E124 · Airs Aug 25, 2020
Lex Steppler & Jared A. Ball
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.
E125 · Airs Aug 26, 2020
Marjon Carlos & Monifa Bandele
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.
E126 · Airs Aug 27, 2020
Rashad Richey & David Kim
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.
E127 · Airs Aug 31, 2020
Chuck Rocha & Jenna Arnold
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.
E128 · Airs Sep 1, 2020
Paula Jean Swearengin & Alicia Garza
Paula Jean Swearengin and Alicia Garza speak with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation.
E129 · Airs Sep 2, 2020
David Becker & Max Burns
David Becker and Max Burns speak with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation.
E130 · Airs Sep 3, 2020
Jason Stanley & Fadi Quran
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.
E131 · Airs Sep 9, 2020
Eric Ohlsen & Dr. Wendy Osefo
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.
E132 · Airs Sep 10, 2020
Joanne Bagshaw & Eddie Kim
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.
E133 · Airs Sep 11, 2020
Solomon Rajput & Brandon Tucker
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.
E134 · Airs Sep 14, 2020
Shahid Buttar
CA-12 Congressional Candidate Shahid Buttar speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the disagreements between himself and his campaign staff.
E135 · Airs Sep 15, 2020
Richard Ojeda & Aida Rodriguez
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.
E136 · Airs Sep 16, 2020
Liz Garbus & Lisa Cortes
Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortes speak with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about their new movie All In: The Fight for Democracy.
E137 · Airs Sep 17, 2020
Sasha Abramsky & Dr. Sweta Chakraborty
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.
E138 · Airs Sep 21, 2020
Ravi Patel
Actor Ravi Patel speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his new docuseries.
E139 · Airs Sep 22, 2020
Alex Gibney
Alex Gibney
E140 · Airs Sep 23, 2020
Michael Waldman
Michael Waldman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the battle over the Supreme Court vacancy.
E141 · Airs Sep 24, 2020
Vijay Ravindran & Gina Torres
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.
E142 · Airs Sep 25, 2020
Jon Hoadley & Xander Schultz
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.
E143 · Airs Sep 28, 2020
David Becker & Greg Ellis
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.
E144 · Airs Sep 29, 2020
Michael Patrick Oristian & Pam Keith
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.
E145 · Airs Sep 30, 2020
James Thompson & Tara Palmeri
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.
E146 · Airs Oct 1, 2020
Derek W. Black & Angelica Dueñas
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.
E147 · Airs Oct 6, 2020
Lizz Winstead & Dan Sherrel
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.
E148 · Airs Oct 7, 2020
Patrick Nelson & Brian Stelter
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.
E149 · Airs Oct 8, 2020
Rick Wilson
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.
E150 · Airs Oct 12, 2020
Cathy Areu, John Hoffman, & Kahane Cooperman
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.
E151 · Airs Oct 13, 2020
Alex Sammon & Matt Mattern
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.
E152 · Airs Oct 14, 2020
Kyle Bibby & Carlton Larson
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.
E153 · Airs Oct 15, 2020
Othón Nolasco & Terrance Woodbury
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.
E154 · Airs Oct 19, 2020
Farron Cousins & Mia Mason
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.
E155 · Airs Oct 20, 2020
Tom LoBianco & Kara Eastman
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.
E156 · Airs Oct 21, 2020
Charlotte Swasey & Viviana Vigil
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.
E157 · Airs Oct 22, 2020
Jon Meacham
Author of The Soul of America Jon Meacham speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the long struggle between progressives and conservatives.
E158 · Airs Oct 26, 2020
Kyle Kulinski & Dr. Merav Ben-David
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.
E159 · Airs Oct 27, 2020
Mike Siegel & Josh Balk
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.
E160 · Airs Oct 28, 2020
Julie Oliver
Democratic Nominee in TX-25 Julie Oliver speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about running as a progressive in Texas.
E161 · Airs Oct 29, 2020
Chris Boutté & Tim Ward
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.
E162 · Airs Nov 2, 2020
Joshua Kahn Russell
Joshua Kahn Russell speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about how to prevent the Trump administration from orchestrating a coup following the election.
E163 · Airs Nov 9, 2020
Larry Lessig
Harvard Law Professor Larry Lessig speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Trump's false accusations of voter fraud.
E164 · Airs Nov 10, 2020
Keiajah “KJ” Brooks
Community Organizer and Activist Keiajah “KJ” Brooks speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about her viral speech at a police commissioners meeting.
E165 · Airs Nov 11, 2020
Akela Lacy & Yaron Zilberman
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.
E166 · Airs Nov 12, 2020
Ryan Grim & Ken Klippenstein
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.
E167 · Airs Nov 16, 2020
Eddie Kim & Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss
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.
E168 · Airs Nov 17, 2020
Alex Sammon & Frederick Joseph
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.
E169 · Airs Nov 18, 2020
Kali Holloway & Michael Hull
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.
E170 · Airs Nov 19, 2020
Stacey Henson & Barry Eidlin
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.
E171 · Airs Nov 23, 2020
Zeke Stokes & Ankur Jain
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.
E172 · Airs Nov 24, 2020
David Pakman & Charles Coleman Jr.
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.
E173 · Airs Nov 25, 2020
Eitan Prins-Trachtenberg, Hannah Taheri, Nikka Makhani, & Laura Flanders
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.
E174 · Airs Nov 30, 2020
Lizz Winstead & Rashad Ritchie
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.
E175 · Airs Dec 1, 2020
Joel Simon & Greg Palast
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.
E176 · Airs Dec 2, 2020
Kandist Mallett & Walter Masterson
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.
E177 · Airs Dec 3, 2020
Nia Miranda & Mark Titus
"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.
E178 · Airs Dec 7, 2020
Nsé Ufot & Justin Horwitz
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.
E179 · Airs Dec 8, 2020
Brianna Wu & Gary Chambers Jr.
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.
E180 · Airs Dec 9, 2020
Larry Lessig & Steve Hofstetter
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.
E181 · Airs Dec 10, 2020
Fritzi Horstman & Tom Bowmanspeak
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.
E182 · Airs Dec 14, 2020
Saru Jayaraman & Tamara Toles O'Laughlin
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.
E183 · Airs Dec 15, 2020
Akela Lacy & Charles Coleman Jr.
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.
E184 · Airs Dec 16, 2020
Ti-Hua Chang, Rebecca Roskill, & Willem Morris
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.
E185 · Airs Dec 17, 2020
Mustafa Tameez & Yannick Marshall
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'.
E186 · Airs Dec 21, 2020
Patrice Amandla Sulton & Beth Bourdon
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.
E187 · Airs Dec 22, 2020
David Sirota
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.
E188 · Airs Dec 23, 2020
Rev. William Barber & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis
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.
E189 · Airs Dec 29, 2020
Ken Klippenstein
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.
E190 · Airs Dec 30, 2020
David Dayen
Executive Editor of the American Prospect David Dayen speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the latest updates on the Covid relief bill.
E191 · Airs Dec 31, 2020
Farron Cousins & Dr. Rashad Richey
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.