Majority 54
A weekly primer for progressives interested in knowing where the party is headed and persuading others to join our majority. Co-hosts Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta draw on their experience winning progressive campaigns in red states to understand the other side and how to flip them from red to blue.
Episodes
October 9, 2025 • 98 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the escalating tensions in Chicago and Portland as President Trump federalizes the National Guard and local leaders push back. They discuss Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s sharp rebuke of Trump’s actions, Pam Bondi’s inflammatory comments about Portland officials, and how the president’s militarization strategy could intimidate voters ahead of the midterms. Kander and Gupta also react to a biz...
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October 2, 2025 • 70 mins
This week, Jason Kander is joined by Paul Rieckhoff, founder and executive director of the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, who is subbing in as host while Ravi travels, to break down Trump’s disastrous speech in front of military generals after Pete Hegseth’s “Warrior Ethos” address at Quantico, where senior commanders were summoned from across the world and greeted the remarks with stone-cold silence. They analyze Hegset...
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September 25, 2025 • 54 mins
Ravi Gupta and guest host Stephen Webber, filling in for Jason Kander, break down Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue defending a free press and his thanks to Republicans who stood up for him, as Trump escalates the fight with a Truth Social post promising to “test ABC out” while right-wing outlets like Nexstar and Sinclair continue their boycott. They analyze Tim Miller’s sharp critique and the fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination, incl...
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September 18, 2025 • 62 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the national fallout from the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk. They analyze the wave of firings, doxxings, and online harassment targeting people who mocked Kirk’s death, and Pam Bondi’s explosive comments about prosecuting businesses and restricting “hate speech.” Kander and Gupta also dig into Trump’s sweeping threats against liberal nonprofits, visa revocations, and plans to designat...
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September 11, 2025 • 65 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump’s latest jobs report as the Wall Street Journal warns that tariffs are dragging down growth and the Supreme Court fast-tracks a case on their constitutionality. They analyze Trump’s attempts to shift blame onto the Fed, the risks for Republicans if they ignore economic anxiety, and why inflation has left household incomes stalled since the pandemic. Kander and Gupta also...
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September 4, 2025 • 70 mins
Jason Kander is solo this week while Ravi Gupta is traveling. Jason breaks down the powerful testimony from Epstein survivors as they respond to Donald Trump dismissing their abuse as a “hoax.” He analyzes Trump’s attempt to minimize subpoenas and records tied to Epstein, the survivors’ call to humanize their stories, and the push for Congress to pass the bipartisan Khanna-Massie Epstein Files Transparency Act. Jason also dives int...
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August 28, 2025 • 74 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the stunning upset in Iowa as Democrat Catelin Drey flips a ruby red state Senate seat with an 11-point margin, ending the GOP’s supermajority and signaling a major warning for Trump’s Republican Party. They analyze what Drey’s victory means for the balance of power in Des Moines, how her message on child care and abortion rights resonated with voters, and why Republicans are scrambling to pro...
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August 21, 2025 • 55 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump’s deranged Truth Social rant about slavery and the Smithsonian, as critics warn he’s whitewashing history to rally his base. They analyze whether this is a calculated distraction or a major issue in the campaign, as Trump doubles down on Confederate monuments and military base renaming. Kander and Gupta also dive into the latest from Ukraine, including Trump’s bizarre comments on his “wa...
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August 14, 2025 • 59 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., as Trump launches a federal crackdown on crime in the capital. They analyze the administration’s show of force, the sharp pushback from Mayor Bowser, and what this unprecedented federal intervention means for local autonomy. Kander and Gupta also dive into Trump’s escalating economic nationalism, from bizarre tariff proposals to his ...
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August 7, 2025 • 37 mins
Ravi Gupta, solo hosting this week with Jason out, breaks down the escalating redistricting battles as Democrats push back against GOP-drawn maps in states like Texas and New York. He analyzes viral moments from Rep. James Talarico and Governor Hochul’s appearance on Maddow, as well as the media frenzy over Trump and Governor Abbott’s responses to the gerrymandering controversy. Gupta also dives into the deepening Trump information...
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August 5, 2025 • 63 mins
A former football player opens fire outside NFL HQ and leaves behind a chilling note about CTE. The Cowboys spiral continues as Micah Parsons officially requests a trade. ESPN and the NFL are close to a massive deal—if Trump doesn’t interfere. A WNBA franchise is poised to sell for a record sum, and one MLB player found out mid-game that he’d been traded… to the opposing team. Then we dig into the wave of labor fights hitting every...
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July 31, 2025 • 81 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down new revelations connected to the Epstein case that have reignited scrutiny around Donald Trump, sparking a wave of viral clips and speculation. They analyze Trump’s bizarre responses to questions about Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Virginia Giuffre, including his bizarre answer to whether he’d been to Epstein’s island and Maxwell’s attorney calling him the “ultimate dealmaker.” Kande...
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July 29, 2025 • 68 mins
This week on The Game Within, Jerry Jones ramps up his feud with Micah Parsons, throwing public jabs at the Cowboys star during a tense contract standoff. Over 100 NFL players face fines and possible suspensions for reselling Super Bowl tickets. In international news, Trump’s immigration crackdown blocks a Venezuelan Little League team from competing in the U.S., drawing fresh scrutiny ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Steph Curry quest...
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July 24, 2025 • 66 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Donald Trump’s explosive lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over its reporting of a crude birthday card he allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein. They unpack the card’s bizarre artwork, Trump’s denial, and new polling that shows most Americans think the letter is real. Kander and Gupta also dive into Trump’s desperate attempts to shift the focus—blaming Obama, posting erratically on Truth Soc...
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July 22, 2025 • 69 mins
This week on The Game Within, Trump tries to distract from the Epstein files by pressuring the Commanders to change their name. A new executive order could reshape college sports in the NIL era, while the University of Minnesota makes students cover athlete salaries. Fox Sports strikes a massive deal with Barstool, and WNBA players use the All-Star Game to demand better pay. Plus, we take a closer look at the role religion and supe...
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July 17, 2025 • 70 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the escalating fallout from the Epstein case, as Trump faces renewed questions about his connection to the disgraced financier. They analyze a series of clips featuring Trump allies like Pam Bondi, Dan Bongino, and Kash Patel scrambling to defend him, as well as notable reactions from Tucker Carlson and Joe Rogan. Kander and Gupta also examine a bizarre moment involving Alan Dershowitz that’s ...
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July 15, 2025 • 72 mins
This episode asks whether coaches should call out their players in public—or keep it behind closed doors. But first: gamblers are fuming over Trump’s new tax bill, the UFC might be heading to the White House, and Trump inserts himself into the Club World Cup. The NFLPA faces fresh scrutiny over conflicts of interest, and billionaire Bill Ackman draws heat for playing in a pro tennis event. Then, we dive into the growing debate over...
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July 10, 2025 • 69 mins
Ravi is out this week, so guest hosting with Jason is one of our favorite co-hosts: Stephen Webber. In addition to being one of Jason’s closest friends, Stephen is a Marine infantry veteran who served two tours in Iraq, the former chair of the Missouri Democratic Party, the current communications director for the Missouri AFL-CIO, and a Missouri State Senator representing Boone County. Jason Kander and Stephen Webber break down the...
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July 3, 2025 • 63 mins
Max Rose, filling in for Jason Kander, joins Ravi Gupta this week to break down the GOP’s reckless budget bill as Mike Johnson shamelessly spins its benefits on Fox News and Chip Roy sells voters a dangerous pack of cuts. They analyze Lisa Murkowski’s pushback to Rand Paul’s criticism, Trump’s bizarre threat to Elon Musk, and how delaying Medicaid cuts until after the midterms is a cynical ploy to fool voters. Rose and Gupta also d...
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July 1, 2025 • 61 mins
We’re diving into the controversy around Big League Advance, the investment firm being sued by pro athletes like Fernando Tatis Jr. for predatory financial deals that may violate state law. But first, we break down Brad Pitt’s high-stakes F1 movie debut, the strange overlap between celebrity body image and sports, and how the Browns' stadium battle is splitting Ohio lawmakers. Plus: why politicians are courting athletes to run for ...
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