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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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What the Polls Say
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta react to recent developments around future debates, will VP Harris and Trump debate again or will JD Vance get the closing argument…
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Help not Hate
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta react to Trump and Vance doubling down on Springfield Ohio Haitian attack and even more crazy statements. Kander and Gupta then…
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Debate
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta react to the first presidential debate between VP Harris and Trump as Kamala is already calling for another debate while Trump &…
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Trump’s Failed Makeover
Ravi Gupta is joined by special guest host Stephen Webber to discuss Trump’s recent flip flop of policy positions as he finally starts to admit he lost the…
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Can Trump Find a Message?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta react to the new superseding indictment in the federal case against Trump and new reporting from NPR of a possible scandal as Trump…
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DNC
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta react to the first two days of the 2024 Democratic National Convention and discuss what they expect in the last two nights with…
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Trump's Worst Week
Ravi Gupta is joined by special guest host Stephen Webber to discuss Trump’s worst week yet, as he continues to bomb in press conferences and interviews while…
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Ballz to the Walz
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Vice President Kamala Harris tapping Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her VP candidate for the 2024 ticket and what it means…
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Are We Winning?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta are back together this week to discuss KAMALA-MENTUM as VP Kamala Harris hits the campaign trail in Georgia with a packed house of…
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A Whole New Ball Game
Jason Kander is joined by guest hosts Fred Wellman and Don Calloway to discuss Biden dropping out of the race, VP Kamala Harris momentum, and where we stand…
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Unity?
Jason Kander is joined by special guest Fred Wellman to discuss Trump's new VP pick J.D. Vance. Kander and Wellman then discuss the first two days of the RNC…
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Pivotal Moment
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on Trump now trying to distance himself from Project 2025 as he denies knowing anything about the blue print explicitly laid…
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What Should Biden Do?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on the final Supreme Court rulings of this term giving Trump near absolute immunity and another gutting 40 years of court…
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The First Debate
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta give a pre-debate analysis of both candidates as Trump and Biden prepare for Thursday’s first debate. Kander and Gupta then report…
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Double Haters
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the aftermath of Trump's conviction in New York and what new polling is telling us. Kander and Gupta then report on the…
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Biden’s Odds
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta react to the verdict in Hunter Biden’s criminal trial as MAGA is unsure what to make of it. Kander and Gupta then discuss new under…
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Will Trump go to Prison?
This week Ravi is joined by special guest Hari Sevugan filling in for Jason to report on all things Trump legal as Trump is now officially a convicted felon…
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Jury Deliberates
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump’s first criminal trial verdict is now in the hands of the jury. Kander and Gupta then…
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Samuel Alito, Political Operative
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump’s first criminal trial begins to wrap with both the prosecution and defense resting their…
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June Debate?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump’s first criminal trial continues with Trump’s former “Fixer” Michael Cohen taking the…
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Trump’s Stormy Week
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump’s first criminal trial continues with Stormy Daniels taking the stand yesterday. Kander…
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Democrats to the Rescue
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump’s first criminal trial continues into week two with fierce testimony. Kander and Gupta…
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Trump’s Pecker
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump’s first criminal trial officially began this week with a jury now seated and the first…
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A Jury of his Peers
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump’s first criminal trial began this week with jury selection underway. Kander and Gupta…
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Trump’s Abortion Contortions
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on how Donald Trump’s announcement instantly backfired on him and the Republican Party with the Arizona Supreme Court…
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The Extreme Right
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump Legal as Judge Merchan expands his gag order on Trump and Trump finally posts a bond for his NYAG Civil…
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Trump Finds God
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on Trump turning to God to help him with his mounting legal bills as Trump’s legal nightmare continues to spiral. Kander and…
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Trump Tower Fire Sale?
Ravi Gupta is joined by On Democracy host Fred Wellman to discuss all things Trump legal as he is unable to secure a bond in his NY Civil Fraud case and Fani…
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Is Biden Back?!
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on the state of the 2024 election after both Biden and Trump have now wrapped up their respective party nominations, and…
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Trump Trial in 2024?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on Super Tuesday results as Nikki Haley has officially dropped out of the GOP Primary. Kander and Gupta are then joined by…
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Silver Linings
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on last night’s primary in Michigan as uncommitted numbers give us a verdict on Biden’s support among the Democratic primary…
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Russia Gate is Real
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on Trump's devastating judgement in the New York Attorney General’s civil fraud case against the Trump Organization. Kander…
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Abortion vs. Immigration
Jason Kander is joined by On Democracy host Fred Wellman to discuss the Dems major win in NY-03 last night as Democrats keep winning and the margin for speaker…
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Citizen Trump
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on Trump's big loss at the DC Circuit as Justice Engoron in New York is set to deliver a blistering verdict in the Trump…
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VP Taylor Swift
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on all things Trump legal as Trump is headed for his second devastating verdict in less than a week. Kander and Gupta then…
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Trump’s Sour Victory
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on New Hampshire primary results as Nikki Haley vows to fight on and warning signs begin to emerge for Trump. Kander and…
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Is the GOP Primary Over?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on the Iowa Caucus and what these results mean as we head into New Hampshire. Kander and Gupta then discuss Trump's legal…
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The Best Argument Against Trump
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta report on the surprise appearance by Hunter Biden at the House Oversight Committee hearing on whether to hold him in contempt of…
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Epstein List Politics
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the state of 2024 Election with the Iowa Caucus is in less than 2 weeks and Trump, as of now, off the Ballot in two states…
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Does Trump Smell?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Lauren Boebert giving up on her constituents and hightailing it over to Colorado’s 4th Congressional District as she faces…
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Is Trump off the Ballot?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Trump being bounced off the ballot in Colorado after an unprecedented ruling by Colorado’s Supreme Court. Kander and Gupta…
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Hunter Strikes Back
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss developments in the sham impeachment hearing against President Biden and the new press conference outside of congress by…
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2023 Year in Review
On this special edition of Majority 54, Jason and Ravi discuss their 2023 Year in Review, covering their favorite political moments, new leaders, books, and…
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Dictator Day One
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the breaking news of former Republican Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy announcing that he will be retiring from…
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Can Haley beat Trump?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the state of the GOP Primary with Nikki Haley now consolidating the “Never Trump” vote, as Desantis continues to sink. Is…
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What to do about AI?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Israel and Hamas reaching an agreement for a four day ceasefire and release of hostages held in Gaza. Kander and Gupta then…
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Republican Fight Club
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Trump’s escalating rhetoric, as Republicans nearly come to blows during committee hearings. Kander and Gupta then report on…
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Can Biden Win?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss last night’s off-year elections where voters overwhelmingly denounced MAGA extremism, creating an embarrassing night for…
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The Scariest Thing We've Heard in Awhile
Donald Trump lashes out as his adult kids are set to testify in his NY fraud trial while his legal woes throughout the country continue to pile up, recent…
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Who is Mike Johnson?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss GOP chaos as Republicans in the House search for a new speaker in a chaotic closed door meeting. Kander and Gupta then…
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Islamophobia (Originally Aired 12/1/17)
With Jason and Ravi traveling, they decided to share a special episode from Majority 54 history that is more relevant than ever. This is the episode Jason…
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Israel
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss GOP Chaos as Republicans in the House search for a new speaker in a chaotic closed door meeting. Kander and Gupta then…
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EMERGENCY EPISODE: Motion to Vacate
On this emergency episode of Majority 54, Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta provide live coverage and updates on Matt Gaetz’s motion to vacate Kevin McCarthy as…
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Swifties vs. MAGA
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Judge Arthur Engoron’s new ruling that Trump Committed Fraud, granting summary judgment against Donald Trump and canceling…
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Politics of “Easy” Money
Jason and Ravi sit down with actor Benjamin McKenzie (O.C., Gotham) about his new book Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of…
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The General Election Begins
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Merrick Garland testifying in the House today, as well as Trump’s deranged Meet The Press interview from this weekend…
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Honest Conversation About Biden's Age
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Kevin McCarthy cowering to MAGA Republicans in Congress and launching an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Kander…
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Trial for Television
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss Trump’s new big loss in E. Jean Carroll’s second defamation case, as well as where Trump’s other legal troubles stand…
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Will the Real Vivek Stand Up?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the upcoming trial date set by Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan for Trump’s Federal election interference case and new updates…
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Mugshot Day
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta discuss the complete mess that will be the GOP debates and predict the lowlights and bizarre dynamics of what will take place on…