The Conversation Season 4, Episode 17: David Sirota & Walker Bragman

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Dr. Robert Bishop & Ryan Grim

Cenk Uygur hosts. Dr. Robert Bishop discusses his idea of ""less than lethal"" methods of conflict. Ryan Grim answers Cenk's questions about why DC journalists still support Hillary Clinton, and why Pramila Jayapal thinks the BBB fail should be considered a success.

33 min

2

Marianne Williamson

Sen. Nina Turner hosts. Author, activist, and spiritual leader Marianne Williamson joins to reflect on her presidential campaign, and shares her thoughts on how to resolve the world's most pressing issues.

26 min

3

Ron Fein & Lizz Winstead

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Free Speech for People Legal Director Ron Fein joins to break down what section 3 of the 14th amendment means for capitol rioters trying to run for office in 2022. Abortion Access Front Founder Lizz Winstead joins to comment on the fear that healthcare providers are experiencing due to abortion restrictions around the country.

24 min

4

Rev. Stephen Green & Lourin Hubbard

Cenk Uygur hosts. Rev. Stephen Green joins to discuss why he is hunger striking for voting rights. CA-21 Congressional Candidate Lourin Hubbard joins to talk about his campaign to replace Devin Nunes' vacant seat.

28 min

5

Corbin Trent & Eric Ward

Cenk Uygur hosts. No Excuses Pac founder Corbin Trent joins to discuss his recent comments criticizing President Biden. Executive Director of the Western States Center and senior fellow with the Southern Poverty Law Center Eric Ward returns to discuss how the Republican party is moving toward fascism.

29 min

6

Svante Myrick

Sen. Nina Turner hosts. People For the American Way Executive Director Svante Myrick joins to talk about the work of PFAW and the fight for voting rights.

25 min

7

Brian Klaas & Jason Call

David Shuster host. Author Brian Klaas joins to talk about his latest book ""Corruptible: Who Gets the Power and How It Changes Us"" and how psychopaths gain power throughout the world. WA-02 Congressional candidate Jason Call joins to discuss progressive challenge to Rep. Rick Larsen.

24 min

8

Pastor Michael McBride, Kelley Fisher, & Anthony Barnes

Adrienne Lawrence. Founder and executive director of LIVE FREE USA Pastor Michael McBride breaks down the consequences of ""tough on crime"" policies. Teachers Kelley Fisher and Anthony Barnes explain the severity of school staffing shortages around the country.

24 min

9

Dr. Julianne Malveaux

Sen. Nina Turner hosts. Economist, Author, and Dean of the College of Ethnic Studies at Cal State LA Dr. Julianne Malveaux breaks down the importance of voting rights and how American democracy is broken.

24 min

10

John Moody & Tiffany Muller

David Shuster hosts. Author and former Fox News Executive Vice President John Moody joins to discuss his novel "Of Course They Knew, Of Course, They..." and the intentions of the Chinese government. End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller joins to talk about the latest on voting rights.

24 min

11

Jayar Jackson & Max Burns

Cenk Uygur hosts. TYT Host and Executive Producer Jayar Jackson talks about his new show ""The Watchlist"". Daily Beast Columnist and Democratic Strategist Max Burns joins to answer questions about the status of the talking filibuster.

27 min

12

Laura Coates & Naomi Peña

Adrienne Lawrence host. CNN Legal Analyst and Author Laura Coates talks about her new book ""Just Pursuit"". Literacy Academy Collective Co-Founder Naomi Peña joins to talk about her efforts to start a school geared towards dyslexic learners.

24 min

13

Nina Turner

Cenk Uygur hosts. Sen. Nina Turner announces her run for congress in 2022.

25 min

14

Jessica Mason & Alencia Johnson

David Shuster hosts. TX-30 Congressional Candidate Jessica Mason joins to discuss her policy proposals and the issues impacting her district the most. Democratic Strategist Alencia Johnson breaks down how the richest billionaires doubled their wealth during the pandemic.

24 min

15

Amy Vilela

Sen. Nina Turner hosts. NV-1 congressional candidate Amy Vilela shares her heartbreaking story of the loss of her daughter, and how it inspired her to run for congress.

24 min

16

Anna Simmonton, Shani Robinson, & Matt Ford

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Appeal Journalist Anna Simmonton and Education Advocate Shani Robinson talk about the overcriminalization of educators for cheating on standardized tests. New Republic writer Matt Ford joins to discuss the retirement of Justice Stephen Breyer.

24 min

17

David Sirota & Walker Bragman

Cenk Uygur hosts. Founder of the Daily Poster David Sirota joins to discuss the corporatist interests of the Supreme Court. Daily Poster's Walker Bragman joins to talk about California's failed single payer healthcare effort due to corporate influence.

33 min

18

Camila DeChalus & Kina Collins

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Business Insider Senior Reporter Camila DeChalus joins to discuss whether or not Trump will run in 2024. IL-07 Congressional Candidate and Gun Violence Prevention Advocate Kina Collins joins to talk about her plan to combat gun crime.

23 min

19

Chuck Rocha & Jacob Ward

David Shuster hosts. Nuestro Podcast host Chuck Rocha joins to break down how Texas' voting restrictions are already negatively affecting the disenfranchised. NBC News Technology Correspondent Jacob Ward discusses his new book "The Loop: How Technology is Creating a World without Choices and How to Fight Back."

24 min

20

Rep. Ro Khanna

Cenk Uygur hosts. Cenk sits down with Rep. Ro Khanna to talk about Sen. Manchin, Build Back Better, and his new book ""Dignity in the Digital Age"".

26 min

21

Heath Druzin

Cenk Uygur. "Extremely American" podcast host and journalist Heath Druzin shares his experiences being embedded with the far-right group Oathkeepers.

27 min

22

LaTosha Brown

Adrienne Lawrence host. LaTosha Brown joins to talk about voter suppression happening around the country.

24 min

23

Lindsay Singleton & Amanda Starbuck

David Shuster hosts. Rokk Solutions Managing Director Lindsay Singleton talks about what's next for Spotify after the Joe Rogan controversies. Food & Water Watch Research Director Amanda Starbuck joins to highlight some of the most egregious corporate profiteering that's happened during the pandemic.

23 min

24

Ryan Grim

Cenk Uygur hosts. The Intercept's D.C. Bureau Chief Ryan Grim joins to discuss the past, present, and potential future failures of the Democratic Party.

30 min

25

Thearse McCalmon & Alleen Brown

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Democratic candidate for New York's 46th District State Senate Thearse McCalmon joins to discuss her run for her newly redrawn district. Alleen Brown from The Intercept talks about the devastating impacts that climate change has on incarcerated people.

24 min

26

Tom Nelson & Rev. Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding

David Shuster hosts. US Senate Candidate Tom Nelson joins to talk about why he is the progressive choice in the race for Sen. Ron Johnson's seat. Chicago Southside native Rev. Dr. Stephany Rose Spaulding discusses her congressional campaign to replace Rep. Bobby Rush in Illinois.

23 min

27

Jessica Burbank & Peter Mathews

Cenk Uygur hosts. Analyst & Content Creator Jessica Burbank joins to talk about being censored on Tiktok over her critiques of the government. Professor of Political Science and International Relations and congressional candidate Peter Mathews talks about his run and his goal of getting money out of politics.

25 min

28

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Kyla Frank

Cenk Uygur hosts. NextGen America Executive Director Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez talks about how her organization is getting young people to vote through dating apps. National Student Organizing Manager Kyla Frank discusses her hunger strike for voting rights.

28 min

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Jahkil Jackson, Tiffany Muller, & Greg Casar

Adrienne Lawrence hosts. Actor, athlete, and very young philanthropist Jahkil Jackson talks about his charity efforts. End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller and TX-35 Congressional Candidate Greg Casar joins to talk about the restrictive new voting laws in Texas and around the country.

24 min

30

Jason Steinhauer & Donna Imam

"History, Disrupted" author and Wilson Center Global Fellow Jason Steinhauer joins to discuss his book and how the internet has changed history. TX-37 Congressional Candidate Donna Imam talks about her specific solutions for her district.

24 min