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For the Talking Trash segment this week, Jason and Ravi examine the tweet that got right-wing pop culture psychologist Jordan Peterson bullied off Twitter. They break down the ideology that motivated the mass shooting in Buffalo -- and three other mass shootings in recent years. Plus, they discuss the political response to the baby formula shortage and review the results of the primaries in Pennsylvania and North Carolina.  Get the sofa of your dreams, customizable in every way from Allform. They're so easy to build, even Ravi could do it! And right now, Allform  is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners at Allform.com/Majority54.  Check out the Ted Talks Daily podcast here. Subscribe to I Was Never There and be the first to listen when it launches June 9th! Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard and Adesuwa Agbonile. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. Majority 54 on Twitter Jason on Twitter Jason on Instagram Ravi

Kim Morrison, a Missouri high school teacher, was let go for allegedly teaching Critical Race Theory in her class. Ravi and Grace sat down with Kim to hear her side of the story and how what happened in her rural school district is a microcosm of the education debate raging across the country. Plus, protests over the leaked Supreme Court decision have the crew looking back at other court precedent and asking whether this vote in the Senate is a sufficient response. And Josh Hawley takes aim at a new enemy: Mickey Mouse.  Listen to Season One of Ordinary Equality to learn amore about the ERA.  If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Get the sofa of your dreams, customizable in every way from Allform. They're so easy to build, even Ravi could do it! And right now, Allform  is offering 20% o

This week, Jason and Ravi are joined by two guests! First,  they talk to Josh McLaurin - J.D. Vance's former law school roommate who shared Vance's cynical texts about Trump - about Vance's win in the Ohio primary and his outlook on the Republican party. Then, Katie Paris from the organization Red Wine and Blue joins the boys to talk through the ramifications of the Supreme Court's draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, and how Katie and suburban moms across the country are fighting against book banning and extremism on the right. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Helix is offering up to $200  off all mattress orders and two free pillows for Majority 54 listeners - head to helixsleep.com/majority54 now and get matched with a customized mattress that will give you the best sleep of y

In light of the leaked Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade, we're re-releasing our conversation with lawyer and abortion rights activist, Kate Kelly.  Kate breaks down the Mississippi law currently in front of the Supreme Court and how we should prepare for a post-Roe world.  Listen to season two of Ordinary Equality.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Ravi debate who had a worse week, Madison Cawthorn or Kevin McCarthy. Producer Edie Allard decides the winner, to contentious results. Plus, Jason and Ravi discuss Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. How might it change the platform? Will Trump jump back on the Twitter train? Finally, our hosts cover how Trump is influencing Republican primaries, and respond to the latest listener emails. Listen to The Accidental Activist with Isha Sesay on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Get $30 off your first order of coffee you'll love at drinktrade.com/m54. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp online therapy. Majority 54 listeners get 10% off their first month when they visit BetterHelp.com/M54. Majority54 is a Wonder Media

Following a contentious Easter weekend with his family, Ravi is looking for answers. Enter Mónica Guzmán, a professional bridge builder and author of the new book, I Never Thought Of It That Way. She walks Jason and Ravi through how to reframe the curiosity gap that can keep us from connecting with the conservative people in our lives. Listen to As She Rises, a podcast hosted by M54's producer Grace Lynch that personalizes the elusive magnitude of climate change.  If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Right now, save up to 60% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/ MAJORITY54 and enjoy 60% off your subscription. Babbel—Language for life. Upstart-powered personal loans can help you pay down high-interest debt—all online, with simple and easy-to-understand payment terms. Don’t w

What does the latest news about rising inflation mean? And how should we broach the topic with our Republican friends and family? This week, Jason and Ravi tackle those questions, and offer some answers. Plus, they dive into the latest news, including  Bill Maher's appearance on Joe Rogan, the Jan. 6 committee debating wether to make a criminal referral, and Jonathan Swan's incisive interview with Mitch McConnell.  Listen to As She Rises, a podcast hosted by M54's producer Grace Lynch that personalizes the elusive magnitude of climate change.  If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp online therapy. Majority 54 listeners get 10% off their first month when they visit BetterHelp.com/M54. If you're looking to relieve stress & anxiety, sleep better, or i

Jason and Ravi are joined by Shannon Watts, founder of the nation’s largest grassroots group fighting against gun violence, Moms Demand Action. They poke fun at the latest absurd campaign ads coming out of the Ohio primary, break down the latest on the Amazon Unionization effort, and discuss how the Biden administration should change its messaging about positive economic gains. Also, Shannon catches us up on the latest advancements in the fight against gun violence, and highlights what still needs to be done. Listen to Art of Power from WBEZ Chicago If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Get $30 off your first order of coffee you'll love at drinktrade.com/m54. Allform is offering 20% off all orders for our listeners at Allform.com/majority54. Jason is back with a new season and a new co-

Jason, Ravi and Grace assess Rep. Cawthorn's salacious claims about congressional lawmakers, the severity of Ginni Thomas' texts, Biden's budget and the politics of football stadiums. Jason and Ravi think it's our best episode yet. Grace isn't so sure.  Listen to Art of Power from WBEZ Chicago Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly loan payments today when you go to Upstart.com/MAJORITY54 If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp online therapy. Majority 54 listeners get 10% off their first month when they sign up at BetterHelp.com/M54 Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle. Majority54 is a

This week, Jason and Ravi unpack the biggest news of the week - the free speech debate sparked by a controversial New York Times editorial, the criticisms Republicans are levying against Supreme Court Justice nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, and the latest on the war in Ukraine. Plus, they dive into the Senate race unfolding in Missouri - and former Missouri governor Eric Greitens' latest abuse allegations.  For the best sleep of your life, head to HelixSleep.com/Majority54. Helix is offering listeners up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows. Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Just go to babbel.com and use promo code MAJORITY54. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Everlywell at-home lab tests giv

Today, Jason and Ravi are discussing the ever-growing attack on trans rights with journalists Katelyn Burns and Oliver-Ash Klein. They wade into Texas targeting the families of trans youth, the misinformation surrounding trans children in sports and how this is all intertwines with cancel culture. For more from Katelyn and Oliver-Ash, listen to their podcast Cancel Me, Daddy. Right now, M54 listeners can get the best offer Headspace has available. Get one month free of their entire mindfulness library  when you go to Headspace.com/M54.  If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. Ravi has upped his coffee game with the Trade Coffee quiz and so can you. Get $20 off your first three bags when you go to DrinkTrade.com/M54.  This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp online therapy. Majority 54 liste

Ravi and Jason break down the latest Ukraine news -- including why gas prices are rising. Turns out, there's a combination of factors at play, despite the Right trying to point the finger at Biden's energy policy. Plus, what lessons can we learn from Ukraine for our political battles at home? And what's the political impact of the COVID-19 pandemic winding down? Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly loan payments today when you go to Upstart.com/MAJORITY54. Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE. Just go to babbel.com and use promo code MAJORITY54. Allform is offering 20% off your perfect sofa at Allform.com/Majority54. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta

This week, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman joins the show to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine. He dives into the historical context of the conflict, gives his takes on what the US should be doing to support Ukraine, and explains what this war could mean for the rest of the world. Plus, Jason and Ravi talk about President Biden's State of the Union address and the Republican response.  If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/m54.  As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month. Over 1 million people have trusted Everlywell with their at-home lab testing. Visit everlywell.com/majority54 to get a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test.  Jason is back with a n

*This episode was recorded on Wednesday afternoon, prior to Russian President Vladimir Putin's formal military attack on Ukraine.* Jason and Ravi are joined by Majority 54 producer, Grace Lynch to discuss Putin's invasion of Ukraine, how America's foreign policy blunders contributed to where we are today, the human cost of another war and why Americans should care about this authoritarian power-grab. Plus, Wisconsin Republicans make empty threats to overturn the 2020 election and J.D. Vance struggles in political musical chairs.  Babbel means language for life. Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE when you go to Babbel.com and use promo code MAJORITY54.  If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Jason is back with a new seaso

Jason and Ravi are joined by David Cross, Emmy-award-winning performer, writer, and producer. They cover how we should think about the latest news, like Trump's latest scandals and the Canadian trucker protests. Plus, they talk the role of comedy in politics, including the perplexing question: Is Trump funny? If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/m54.  As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting our sponsor at BetterHelp.com/m54. Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today. Visit upstart.com/majority54.  For the best sleep of your life, head to HelixSleep.com/Majority54. Helix is offering listeners up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders a

Stephen Webber, former chair of the Missouri Democratic party and political director of AFL-CIO, joins Jason and Ravi to talk about his role in Missouri's redistricting effort. He explains the strategy Democrats in Missouri took, and talks through how redistricting across the nation can impact elections for years to come. Plus - Jason, Ravi and Stephen talk through updates on the Joe Rogan controversy, discuss the RNC censure of Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger, and the contents of Josh Hawley's briefing books.  Send us a voicemail at 508-687-2589. Listen to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics. Sakara is offering Majority 54 listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/majority54, or enter code MAJORITY54 at checkout. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Jason is back with

Jason, Ravi and Majority 54 producer Grace Lynch dive into the recent controversy surrounding misinformation on the Joe Rogan podcast. How should we think about this new media goliath? Can we stop Joe Rogan from becoming another Tucker Carlson or Ben Shapiro? Is it already too late? Then the crew assesses the parallels between a recent lawsuit against the NFL and the U.S. Supreme Court. Plus, former Congressman Max Rose from New York's 11th District joins the show to discuss his plans for 2022.  Send us a voicemail at 508-687-2589 Listen to Pantsuit Politics Listen to Talking Feds To find your perfect sofa, check out Allform.com/majority54. Allform is offering twenty percent off all orders for our listeners at Allform.com/majority54. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Join over 1 mil

Right before Sunday's football game, Ravi and Jason recorded in the same room for the first time since last summer! They discuss Sinema's censure, the feud between Trump and anti-vax republicans like DeSantis, and the cases being brought against Trump in New York.  Send us a voicemail at 508-687-2589 If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Visit BetterHelp.com/m54 Find out how Upstart can lower your monthly payments today. Visit upstart.com/majority54.  Sakara is offering Majority 54 listeners 20% off their first order when they go to sakara.com/majority54, or enter code MAJORITY54 at checkout. Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving yo

Anat Shenker-Osorio, a social science researcher, political messaging expert and host of the podcast Words To Win By, joins Jason and Ravi to answer listener questions. How should we talk about school closures, mask mandates and Roe v. Wade? How can we reach non-habitual voters? Anat shares her communication techniques for energizing the base and persuading the middle.  Listen to Words To Win By M54 TAILGATE Sign Up For the best sleep of your life, head to HelixSleep.com/Majority54. Helix is offering listeners up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders and two free pillows. Babbel means language for life. Right now, when you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you’ll get an additional 3 months for FREE when you go to Babbel.com and use promo code MAJORITY54.  If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with

This week, Jason and Ravi lay out Majority 54’s plans for the upcoming year - focusing on gaining momentum before the 2022 midterms and building long-lasting power. They talk about the importance of plugging in to down-ballot races, how to stay optimistic in the face of bad news, and how a rural teacher in Kentucky can educate students about election fraud. Plus, to kick off the new segment Road to the Midterms, Jason and Ravi sit down with Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin. They discuss the key electoral races in Wisconsin that could change the course of electoral history - and how you can plug in to help.  To help out Ben Wikler and the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, visit wisdems.org/m54. Ravi’s email: ravi@arena.run If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order.  Join