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.
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May 21, 2026 • 73 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the stunning new reporting that Trump’s DOJ and IRS settlement could shield Trump, his family, and his businesses from future tax audits while creating a taxpayer-funded $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” slush fund that could benefit Trump allies and Jan. 6 defendants. They analyze the bipartisan backlash to the scheme, Todd Blanche’s disastrous Senate testimony, and the mounting outrage over ...
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May 14, 2026 • 64 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the escalating chaos surrounding Trump’s handling of the conflict with Iran, as Marco Rubio struggles to explain the administration’s goals and new reporting raises alarms about the long-term consequences of Trump’s reckless foreign policy. They analyze Trump’s rambling comments on inflation and the economy, along with a striking Robert Kagan piece arguing that Iran may have strategically outm...
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May 7, 2026 • 69 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the deepening chaos surrounding the Iran conflict as Trump declares victory one moment and backtracks the next, while oil markets spike and the Strait of Hormuz teeters on the brink. They analyze the contradictions in Trump’s war messaging, the mounting costs of a conflict with no clear endgame, and new reporting showing Iran remains far more resilient than he claimed. Kander and Gupta also di...
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April 30, 2026 • 66 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the aftermath of the Trump assassination attempt as new reactions, conspiracy theories, and political blame games take center stage. They analyze Trump’s response in the immediate aftermath, the rollout of his ballroom announcement, and the surge of misinformation—including claims from within the Democratic coalition and reactions from figures like Katie Miller and JD Vance on free speech. Kan...
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April 23, 2026 • 76 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from the latest redistricting battles as Republicans spark a mid-decade gerrymander fight that even conservative voices warn is backfiring, handing Democrats a potential national advantage. They analyze the political miscalculation behind the GOP strategy, the lack of RNC investment in key states, and what it means heading into the next election cycle. Kander and Gupta also dive in...
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April 16, 2026 • 69 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Donald Trump’s latest late-night spiral as a barrage of erratic posts, attacks on Pope Leo XIV, NATO, and political enemies raises new questions about his stability. They analyze the escalating rhetoric, the role of figures like J. D. Vance as he distances himself from the Pope while promoting the administration’s agenda, and what it signals about the state of Trump’s inner circle. Kander and ...
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April 9, 2026 • 53 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump’s two-week ceasefire announcement with Iran as confusion grows over who actually controls the Strait of Hormuz and what the U.S. achieved. They analyze conflicting reports and reactions from officials and observers, including questions about Iran’s military losses versus its new leverage in global shipping, and Trump’s own shifting rhetoric on the conflict. Kander and Gu...
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April 2, 2026 • 49 mins
Ravi Gupta breaks down Trump’s latest moves on Iran, including his claim the U.S. could leave in “2–3 weeks” and declare a “new regime,” even as Iran signals it doesn’t see the U.S. as serious about diplomacy. He analyzes the growing economic fallout across the Middle East, from attacks on infrastructure and trade hubs to escalating threats in the Strait of Hormuz, and what a widening conflict could mean for global markets and U.S....
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March 26, 2026 • 72 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Democrats flipping two key Florida legislative seats, including the district containing Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, signaling new momentum after years of Republican dominance in the state. They analyze what these surprise victories mean for the political landscape, the broader trend of Democrats gaining ground in red districts, and how messaging around issues like mail-in voting continues ...
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March 19, 2026 • 42 mins
Ravi Gupta breaks down the escalating chaos around Donald Trump’s Iran strategy as he contradicts himself in real time, from surprise attacks across the Middle East to claiming he predicted it all along, while a dizzying series of statements on the Strait of Hormuz leaves allies confused and unwilling to step in. He analyzes Trump’s shifting demands for international help, including the economic and geopolitical fallout. Ravi also ...
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March 12, 2026 • 68 mins
Jason Kander and Zach Wahls break down the growing backlash to America’s war with Iran as the administration struggles to explain why the U.S. is in the war, how long it will last, and what victory would even look like. They examine new reporting that the conflict is already becoming one of the most unpopular American wars in decades, the latest confusing statements from the White House, and the alarming warnings from lawmakers aft...
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March 5, 2026 • 32 mins
Jason Kander breaks down the fallout from Pete Hegseth’s Iran war press conference this morning, where U.S. defense officials claimed “America is winning” and offered grim updates from the Pentagon. He analyzes Speaker Mike Johnson’s remarks ahead of the looming war powers vote in Congress and the bitter legislative showdown that could redefine congressional authority over military action. This and more on the podcast that helps yo...
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February 26, 2026 • 66 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the Pentagon’s escalating showdown with Anthropic, as the Pentagon threatens to cut ties or invoke the Defense Production Act while new war-game research from King’s College London shows models from OpenAI, Google, and others recommending nuclear use far more often than humans, alongside a viral video of Sam Altman. They analyze Donald Trump’s State of the Union theatrics on the economy and cu...
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February 19, 2026 • 69 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump’s latest Epstein questions on Air Force One, as a growing list of right-wing media figures—from Shaun Ryan to Nick Fuentes and Dave Smith—turn on him and fracture MAGA unity. They analyze what that backlash means ahead of next week’s Clinton hearing dates and the broader implications for Trump’s coalition. Kander and Gupta also dive into the CBS decision to move James Ta...
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February 12, 2026 • 63 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the stunning revision to the latest jobs report as nearly a million previously reported jobs vanish from the books, undercutting the White House’s “soft landing” narrative. They analyze how the Bureau of Labor Statistics erased 911,000 jobs from 2025 totals, why the Fed was setting interest rates based on overstated data, and what a weak labor market paired with sticky inflation could mean for...
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February 5, 2026 • 64 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down a stunning Democratic upset in a deep-red Texas special election, where labor leader and Air Force veteran Taylor Rehmet crushed a Trump-endorsed Republican by double digits, raising new questions about the political environment heading into the midterms. They analyze what made the race unique, why Hispanic voters proved decisive, Trump’s frantic attempts to distance himself from the loss, and...
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January 28, 2026 • 64 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the growing controversy in Minnesota after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, as critics from both parties question the government’s response and demand an independent investigation. They analyze Kristi Noem’s early comments, the reported role of Stephen Miller in shaping the narrative around the shooting, and rising frustration from lawmakers like Senator Rand Paul and Senator Murkowski...
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January 22, 2026 • 68 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Donald Trump’s escalating clash with Europe as his threats over Greenland and sweeping tariffs rattle NATO and global stability. They analyze Trump’s jaw-dropping messages to European leaders, the backlash from U.S. allies and Republicans like Thom Tillis, and the growing concern that his rhetoric is pushing the alliance toward a breaking point. Kander and Gupta also dive into the domestic fal...
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January 15, 2026 • 58 mins
Ravi Gupta and guest host Harry Litman break down the Justice Department’s investigation targeting the Federal Reserve and the legal battle over Fed independence, as administration allies refuse to back down and lawmakers openly acknowledge what the probe is really about. They also examine the looming government shutdown, with nearly 100 House Democrats led by Rep. Ilhan Omar vowing to oppose DHS funding without major ICE reforms, ...
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January 8, 2026 • 64 mins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump’s Venezuela operation as the president announces an oil deal following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about coercion, profiteering, and global backlash from China and regional allies. They analyze Trump’s claims about seizing billions in Venezuelan oil, the response from interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, and mounting fears of authoritarian crackdowns as a...
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