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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
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MAGA Civil War
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…
Majority 54Bill Ackman, Club World Cup & The Big Ugly Bill
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…
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Trump's Epstein 180
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…
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The Worst Bill in History
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…
Majority 54F1 Racing, The Cleveland Browns & Fernando Tatis Jr.
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…
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Iran
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump’s Iran strike as new CNN reporting casts doubt on whether the targeted facility was actually…
Majority 54Jim Jordan, ICE vs. LA Dodgers & The NBA Finals
On this episode of The Game Within, we dig into the deeper story behind the NBA Finals—what this year’s matchup revealed about the league’s identity crisis…
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Tucker Vs. Cruz
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the escalating tensions with Iran, as Trump signals a possible war and top Republicans like Lindsey Graham and Ted Cruz…
Majority 54Senator Alex Padilla, Ice Raids & The World Cup
Caitlin Clark torches the WNBA’s best, Kevin Durant looks for another exit, and NFL front offices implode before training camp. Plus, the Department of…
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Trump vs. LA
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down how Trump’s reckless actions and inflammatory rhetoric sparked chaos in Los Angeles, where clashes erupted and the LAPD…
Majority 54French Open Chaos, Steelers Bet On Rodgers & FBI Targets Players' Unions
The FBI is investigating top union officials tied to the NFLPA and MLBPA — and the fallout could reshape pro sports. In today’s deep dive, we break down the…
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Elon is Not Okay
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the escalating feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump after Musk’s blistering tweets attacking the GOP’s pork-filled…
Majority 54Madden Cover Curses, Senate Races & The NBA Finals
On this week’s episode of The Game Within, we open with the tragic passing of John Brenkus and what it’s reignited about men’s mental health in sports. Then we…
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Musk Vs. Trump
Ravi Gupta unpacks Elon Musk’s surprising criticism of Trump’s spending bill and his pledge to pull back on political donations in future elections. He…
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Bad Budget Bill
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the political firestorm surrounding the GOP tax bill, as Democrats criticize its deep cuts to Medicaid and food…
Majority 54Caitlin Clark, NBA Draft Lottery & MLB Reinstatements
Major League Baseball just blew the doors open—Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson have been reinstated, setting off a firestorm of debate about legacy…
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A Flying Bribe
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump’s global tour as America’s reputation hits a historic low, and discuss the fallout from a new international survey…
Majority 54Michael Jordan, WNBA Negotiations & Pope Leo XIV??
This week’s episode dives into one of the most pivotal labor fights in modern sports: the WNBA’s explosive growth has put pressure on the league to rewrite its…
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Historic Corruption
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta unpack Trump’s chaotic first 100 days as warning signs of a recession mount and the administration stokes a bizarre culture…
Majority 54The NFL Draft, Bill Belichick & Trump Executive Orders
The White House announced that the 2027 NFL Draft will be held on the National Mall in DC. The hosts break down what it means—and whether Trump might hijack…
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100 Days
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the growing fears of a recession as Trump’s first 100 days in office coincide with the U.S. economy contracting for the…
Majority 54Wrexham AFC Promotion, Shedeur Sanders' Draft Slide & Eagles' White House Visit
Today, we break down all the head-scratching moments from this year’s NFL Draft and why so many fans are still trying to make sense of what happened with…
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Bad Week for Bad Guys
On today’s UNCOVERED Anthony and Ron expose Trump’s backtracking on Chinese tariffs, Musk bailing out over tariffs, Trump’s disastrous Russia Ukraine peace…
Majority 54Aaron Rodgers, OKC Thunder & Nico Harrison's Downfall
The guys break down the mess surrounding Mavericks GM Nico Harrison. But first: should phones be banned at sports events? Is Deion Sanders going too far at…
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Trump Ignores the Court
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the brewing constitutional crisis as the Trump administration refuses to comply with a federal court order to bring home…
Majority 54The Red Sox, The Masters & JD Vance
In today’s Quick Five, the guys cover the emotional impact of MLB’s new mental health documentary The Clubhouse, Netflix’s no-holds-barred dive into Brett…
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Trump Folds
Jason Kander breaks down the economic fallout after Trump’s sweeping global tariffs go into effect, sparking backlash from allies and a looming recession. He…
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Good Day for Democrats
Jason Kander breaks down the latest election results, including a major Democratic victory in Wisconsin and surprising overperformances in Florida. He analyzes…
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Jason and Ravi Enter The Chat
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the Signal fiasco, as the Atlantic releases more leaked messages after Trump officials accused them of lying. Ravi and…
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Childhood in the 90s, Authentic Populism, Forgotten Places
In this special episode, Ravi is joined by Emily Lilley of The Book & Cover’s to discuss his new novel, Garbage Town, out today. Set in 1990s Staten Island…
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New Tactics
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the backlash against Chuck Schumer as Democrats criticize his handling of the latest government funding battle. They…
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Musk’s Unpopularity
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the latest economic turmoil as Trump’s tariff war escalates, sending markets into a tailspin. They analyze the fallout…
Majority 54NFL Free Agency Chaos, Dana White's Saudi Deal & Lebron Goes to War
In today’s The Game Within, we’re diving headfirst into the chaos of NFL Free Agency—exploring how players really hold the power, what makes a team desirable…
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Incoming Trump Recession?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on Trump’s joint address as he pushes for aggressive tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China. Jason and Ravi break down the…
Majority 54Gretzky Gets Disowned, Belichick Gets Schooled, and Pete Rose Gets Pardoned?
The guys discuss intensifying anti-American sentiment in international sports and how the War in Ukraine could further reshape the landscape. Bill Belichick’s…
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The Musk Whisperer
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on the GOP’s recent budget blueprint that narrowly passed in the House. Jason and Ravi break down what this means for…
Majority 54LIV-PGA Merger, Tush Push Drama & The Beast Games
Join the crew as they dive into Team USA's overtime loss to Canada and President Trump's continued encroachment into the sports world. They discuss how…
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Trump Betrays Ukraine
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta dive into Trump’s recent comments on Ukraine, including his disgusting claim that Ukraine "should have never started the war" and…
Majority 54All Stars, Aaron Rodgers and Doping
Jason continues his mighty quest to convince Ravi and Addisu that baseball is a sport worth watching and the guys give an update from Stephen A. Smith's…
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Trumpflation
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta dive into the latest economic news, including rising inflation under Trump’s watch, with consumer prices up 3% in January. Next…
Majority 54Chiefs' Super Bowl Collapse, Trump, & President Stephen A.?!
The guys will definitely give Jason a hard time after the Chiefs' fall short of three-peating in what can only be described as a dominant performance by…
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The Case Against Gaza-Lago
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on Trump’s gutting of USAID lead by Musk and his goons as the Dept. of Education looks to be next. Kander and Gupta then…
Majority 54New Beginnings: The Luka Doncic Trade and Chiefs' Conspiracies
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Malicious Compliance
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report Trump creating his own first crisis of his presidency by freezing all government aid and grants. Kander and Gupta then check…
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Trump’s First Days
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the first days of the second Trump presidency as he signs a flurry of executive orders rolling back Biden policies and…
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Big Tech Bending the Knee
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Big Tech bending the knee ahead of the incoming Trump administration and Trump's deranged press conference where he…
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MAGA Civil War?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the current civil war brewing in MAGA world and what Democrats can takeaway from it. Kander and Gupta then discuss Jimmy…
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Reflections on 2024
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the bombshell House Ethics committee report on Matt Gaetz and respond to your questions from this Holiday season. This and…
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Nominees in Trouble
Jason Kander is joined by special guest host Fred Wellman to discuss the House Ethics committee reversing course and voting to release their report on Matt…
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The Case Against Vigilantism
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the assassination of United Healthcare CEO and what different reactions tell us about America. Kander and Gupta then…
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The Hunter Pardon
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss President Biden pardoning his son Hunter and where Trump's cabinet nominations stand as we head closer to the new term…
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Should You Tune Out the News?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta continue to discuss the fallout from the 2024 election as Democrats and those on the left do soul searching and discuss where we go…
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Independent Americans
Jason Kander and special guest Paul Rieckhoff discuss Trump’s cabinet so far and where his first 100 day policies are shaping up to land. Jason and Paul then…
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The Lies we Tell Ourselves
Ravi Gupta and special guest Stephen Webber discuss the way forward, how Democrats can win, and where we go next. This and more on the podcast that helps you…
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The Next Morning
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the fallout from the 2024 presidential election. Majority 54 is a MeidasTouch Network production. Theme music provided by…
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Who Will Win?
Ravi Gupta and special guest Stephen Webber report on Vice President Kamala Harris closing speech in D.C at the ellipse last night as her campaign makes her…
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Trump’s Hitler Fetish
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on new devastating leaks on Trump from previous administration members right before the election. Kander and Gupta check in…
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Early Vote Trends
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on where we are at with just 20 days from Election Day, as early voting data starts to roll in and candidates begin their…
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Harris Media Blitz
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta react to new appearances by VP Harris and Trump across a range of media formats as each candidate ramps up their media blitz as we…
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VP Debate
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta react to last night’s VP debate, discuss how each candidate did, and pivotal question that JD Vance simply didn’t have an answer…