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
May 2, 2024 • 66 mins
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 then discuss GOP fallout in congress after Democrats teamed up with Speaker Mike Johnson to pass foreign aid. Jason and Ravi then report on the ongoing campus protests, a new six week abortion ban in Florida, and Collin Jost at the White House correspondents dinner. This and mo...
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April 25, 2024 • 58 mins
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 witness taking the stand. Kander and Gupta then discuss success in congress as Speaker Mike Johnson teamed up with Democrats to officially pass a $95.3 billion package of aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan in the house, with the Senate now approving the bill as it’s headed to Pr...
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April 18, 2024 • 61 mins
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 then discuss GOP chaos in the House as Speaker Mike Johnson is now being threatened with new motions to vacate. Jason and Ravi then report on the state of the 2024 election as polls begin to tighten and candidates begin to lay out their 2024 policy positions. This and more on th...
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April 11, 2024 • 57 mins
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 ruling. Kander and Gupta then discuss a new expose by the NYT detailing how Jared Kushner’s $3 billion fund is financed almost entirely from overseas investors with whom he worked when he served as a senior adviser in the Trump White House. Jason and Ravi then are joined by Sarah M...
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April 4, 2024 • 54 mins
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 Fine. Kander and Gupta then discuss 2024 Election Updates with new Trump and Biden Fundraising numbers, plus new polling in major battleground states. Jason and Ravi then are joined by Ken Harbaugh to discuss his new film Against All Enemies outlining the threats to American ...
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March 28, 2024 • 54 mins
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 Gupta then discuss Ronna McDaniels hiring then quick firing at NBC as she sets a new record in the world of Scaramucci’s. Jason and Ravi then cover oral argument held at the Supreme Court over outlawing the abortion pill and RFK Jr’s new running mate. This and more on the po...
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March 21, 2024 • 40 mins
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 Willis gets the okay to stay on the RICO case in Fulton County. Ravi and Fred then report on Tuesday’s elections with Trump backed extreme candidates securing the republican nominations. Gupta and Wellman then turn to the Texas border battle as new court ruling create more leg...
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March 14, 2024 • 58 mins
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 give their takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address. Kander and Gupta then discuss the current TikTok Ban controversy as the once Anti-Tiktok Trump has decided to reverse course and oppose the ban on the social media app. Jason and Ravi then cover Special Counsel Robert...
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March 7, 2024 • 67 mins
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 Tristan Snell to discuss all things Trump Legal as the Supreme Court makes critical decisions on Trump’s upcoming criminal trials, Trump’s longtime CFO takes a plea deal, and Trump’s other criminal cases continue to progress. Jason and Ravi then discuss the state of the 2024 ...
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February 29, 2024 • 58 mins
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 voters, as Haley continues to hang around with Trump. Kander and Gupta then discuss the border as Biden and Trump are both scheduled to visit this week. How much will this issue resonate in the fall and what can Biden do about it now? Jason and Ravi then discuss the looming ...
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February 22, 2024 • 57 mins
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 and Gupta then discuss the tragic death of Alexei Navalny and why Trump’s continued embrace of Putin is disgusting. Jason and Ravi then discuss the case against Hunter Biden falling apart as the GOP’s star witness admits he was just an asset to a Russian misinformation campai...
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February 15, 2024 • 63 mins
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 MAGA Mike continues to get smaller. Jason and Fred then report on Border Bill chaos in congress as Republicans continue to flip flop and sabotage themselves. Kander and Wellman then turn to the impeachment of Mayorkas and Trump's continued undermining of NATO and our allies....
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February 8, 2024 • 58 mins
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 Civil Fraud trial this month. Kander and Gupta then discuss the ongoing fight over the border in Congress, with Republicans failing to impeach homeland security secretary Mayorkas. Jason and Ravi then discuss more good economic news, as Biden's economy continues to undermine Tru...
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February 1, 2024 • 68 mins
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 discuss the current border fight in congress, as House Republicans move to impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas. Jason and Ravi then discuss the right-wing freakout over Taylor Swift and why they fear her so much. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54%...
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January 25, 2024 • 68 mins
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 Gupta then discuss Trump's legal trouble as he continues to fly across the country from campaign events to court rooms. Jason and Ravi then discuss the seemingly Trump v. Biden match up, as Biden's campaign swings into full gear. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the ...
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January 18, 2024 • 62 mins
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 trouble as he travels straight from Iowa to his next trial. Jason and Ravi then discuss new economic polling and how Americans are feeling as we head into the 2024 election cycle. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the country that votes for progress in eve...
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January 11, 2024 • 68 mins
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 Congress, prompting heated exchanges between the two sides. Kander and Gupta then discuss Trump legal updates as the DC Circuit Court of Appeals has now heard full oral argument on Trump’s defense of absolute presidential immunity. Jason and Ravi then discuss the road to 2024 a...
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January 4, 2024 • 59 mins
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. Kander and Gupta then report on the Biden campaign gearing up for 2024 with Biden announcing a speech on 3 year anniversary of January 6th. Jason and Ravi then discuss Quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Senator Bob Menendez - two New Jersey figures whose careers are or should be ...
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December 29, 2023 • 55 mins
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 certain defeat in her previous district. Kander and Gupta then report on the former President’s Christmas rampage, reacting to his absolutely deranged social media posts. Jason and Ravi then discuss Michigan’s Supreme Court side-stepping a case on Trump’s eligibility for the ...
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December 21, 2023 • 71 mins
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 then report on Trump’s escalating rhetoric ahead of 2024, as his speeches become more and more deranged. Jason and Ravi then discuss the crushing verdict against Rudy Giuliani, new GOP primary updates, and much more! This and more on the podcast that helps you, the 54% of the...
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