Majority 54

What's Ravi been doing in Costa Rica? What's the deal with the country's debt? What's next for M54? Answers to all these questions, and more, are announced in this week's episode of the pod - it's a week of big announcements. Plus: Jason and Ravi respond to listener voicemails, and sit down with D'Seanté Parks, the founder of the civic participation app 1000 MORE, to talk about about how voters can stay engaged in years with no elections.  Donate to Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates: Janet Protasiewicz and Everett Mitchell!  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.  If you've listened to the show for a while, you know that Jason and Ravi love their Helix mattresses. To find your perfect mattress go to helixsleep.com/Majority54 o get 20% off your order.  This episode is sponsored by BetterH

Candidate for Missouri State Senate (and returning guest) Stephen Webber joins the show to talk about McCarthy's election to Speaker, and the secret deals that it took to make that happen. Plus, they break down what this new "defund the IRS" proposal is all about, and how Democrats should approach talking about Biden's possession of classified documents. Donate to Stephen's campaign here! 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.  Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. Majority 54 on Twitter Jason on Twitter Jason on Instagram Ravi on Twitter Ravi on Instagram Stephen on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a

It's a week of schadenfreude for Democrats as the Republicans struggle to select a Speaker of the House. Jason, Ravi and Grace dive into the antics on the House floor and the absurdity of George Santos' lies before reflecting on the anniversary of January 6th.  Consider contributing to  Damar Hamlin's charity.  Stop throwing your money away. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to RocketMoney.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.  Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. Majority 54 on Twitter Jason on Twitter Jason on Instagram Ravi on Twitter Ravi on Instagram Grace on Twitter

As the year winds to a close, Jason and Ravi reflect on some of 2022's most memorable moments - the news stories that stuck with them, the politics that shaped the year, their favorite books and movies, and more!  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.  Calm is ready to help you stress less, sleep more and live a happier, healthier life. Right now, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/m54. Dave is a new banking app. Go to Dave.com/M54 and sign up for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking services provided by Evolve bank and trust. Member FDIC. Step up your sofa game today - Allform is offering twenty percent off all orders for Majority

Ever wonder how to talk to your republican relatives and change their minds? A longtime listener and her father join the show together to talk about how they maintain their close relationship despite being registered as opposing parties. In the process, Jason and Ravi model how to listen and learn from moderate Republicans, and uncover some surprising opportunities to persuade folks along the way. Sign up through https://wren.co/majority54 to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! Dave is a new banking app. Go to Dave.com/M54 and sign up for an Extra Cash account and get up to 500 dollars instantly. For terms and conditions go to dave.com/legal. Instant transfer fees apply. Banking services provided by Evolve bank and trust. Member FDIC. Get rid of useless subscriptions with Rocket Money now. Go to rocketmoney.com/m54. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. As the world’s largest therapy service, BetterHelp has matched 3 million people with professionally l

On this week's show, Jason and Ravi discuss Senator Krysten Sinema's decision to leave the Democratic Party. Is it catastrophic or totally predictable? Then we take a close look at the implications of the Moore vs. Harper case in front of the Supreme Court and Ravi makes his predictions on how the decision will ultimately come down. Talking trash about Elon Musk spirals into an indictment on libertarians and the conservative idea that deregulation leads to freedom. Plus, why True doesn't believe in Santa Claus. For more background on Moore vs. Harper, listen to Jason & Grace's earlier conversation about case.  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.  Calm is ready to help you stress less, sleep more and live a happier, healthier life. Right now, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% o

This week, Jason and Ravi are joined by podcast host and political commentator Molly Jong-Fast. They discuss the results of the Georgia runoff election, the future of the Republican party, and celebrity politicians. Plus - Jason and Ravi dive into the latest updates on the cases being heard by the Supreme Court, and respond to some listener mail. Listen to Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 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.  This episode is sponsored by Better Help. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/m54 and get on your way to being your best self. Sign up through https://wren.co/majority54 to make a difference in the climate crisis, and Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name! Listen to the latest sea

Americans are going through a loneliness crisis. This week, Jason and Ravi break down the causes and effects of this crisis, and discuss how it relates to our politics. Plus - some trash talk about the current state of Twitter, a break down of the politics of Qatar and the World Cup, and reflections Trump's choice of dinner guests.  The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.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.  Your loved ones deserve a financial safety net. You deserve a smarter way to find and buy it. Head to policygenius.com or click the link in the description to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you

Learn how to support victims of the Colorado shooting here It's time for another holiday mailbag! Jason and Ravi sit down with a listener who's trying to figure out how to talk to family about DeSantis's policies, breaking down how to play the long game. Then, they respond to a mixed bag of listener emails: How do we persuade cynical nonvoters to hit the ballot? Should progressives ditch the word "socialism"?  And are Alpha wolves even a thing? Save 10% off your first month of therapy at BetterHelp.com/m54 It will take a lot to end the climate crisis, and you can start helping today by learning more on wren.co/majority54. If you sign up using our link and tell Wren we sent you, Wren will plant 10 extra trees in your name.  Downloading the Dave app could help you get up to $500 instantly.  Listnen to Democracy Decoded at democracydecoded.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme m

Jason and Ravi reflect on the shockingly great results of the midterms. How can democrats maintain this momentum? Is "MAGA" a losing strategy? What might happen in a showdown between Trump and DeSantis? Plus, they talk some trash on Kari Lake and one Hooters-obsessed "Alpha male." Helix is offering up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to Helixsleep.com/majority54.  The gift of health has never been so easy to share than it is this holiday. For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.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.  Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme

Jason and Ravi are joined by former Senator and comedian Al Franken to gut check the state of democracy and dive into the Trump vs. DeSantis drama unfolding in the GOP. Al names Jason's next political memoir and tells us what to watch for in a Republican controlled House. Later on, Managing Parter of Arena, Lauren Baer, discusses the gains Democrats made in state legislative races across the country.  To expand your media diet and start to understand why we’re so divided on so many issues and where we might be able to find some common ground, go to Ground.news/m54 to get 15% off any subscription for as little as $1/month.  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/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/m54 and get on your way t

In this special episode of the pod, Jason and Ravi go live on YouTube to give their unfiltered takes on the Election Night results as they come in. They discuss some of the key races of the night - from J.D. Vance's win in Ohio, to John Fetterman's unlikely triumph in Pennsylvania - and talk through their big picture takeaways. Overall? It's not as bad as they thought!  Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander. Majority 54 on Twitter Jason on Twitter Jason on Instagram Ravi on Twitter Ravi on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason and Ravi talk about the disturbing rise of antisemitism in the United States. From Kanye's breakdown, to Kyrie promoting an antisemitic film, to a telling comment from the wife of a Republican gubernatorial candidate at a press conference. Plus, this episode features an extra long Road to the Midterms segment with two interviewees: Admiral Mike Franken, a Senate candidate in Iowa, and Eric Lynn, candidate for a competitive Florida House seat. Gear up for the elections next week with a look at these key races, and how the impact of Democrats' messaging may play out in the polls. To expand your media diet and start to understand why we’re so divided on so many issues and where we might be able to find some common ground, go to Ground.news/m54 to get 15% off any subscription for as little as $1/month.  Your loved ones deserve a financial safety net. You deserve a smarter way to find and buy it. Head to policygenius.com to get your free life insurance quotes and see how much you could save. If you've listen

What do Ron DeSantis, Tom Brady and the 1993 film "A Bronx Tale" all have in common? They're the focus of  animated discussion in this week's "Talking Trash". Later on, Jason, Ravi and Grace assess the implications of the Pennsylvania Senate debate, the shaky state of the midterms and how to talk about a partisan judiciary. To close, Grace discusses Florida's recent radical approach to civics education with Majority 54 listener, Justin Vogel.  Enter to win an election night giveaway by following @Majority54 on Twitter, and @wmnmedia and retweeting the pinned tweet!  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 is digital healthcare designed for you. For a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test, go to everlywell.com/majority54.  If you need the news, but also need

As we head towards the midterm elections, Jason and Ravi (who, this week, donned his Buffalo Bills hat) highlight some of the overlooked races across the country - and producer Sara Schleede takes us inside the reelection campaign of Kansas governor Laura Kelly. Plus, Jason and Ravi discuss Kari Lake's latest comments about election stealing, and Barack Obama's advice about the Democratic Party's messaging.  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.  Calm is ready to help you stress less, sleep more and live a happier, healthier life. Right now, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/m54. If you've listened to the show for a while, you know that Jason and Ravi love their Helix mattresses. To find your perfect mattress go to helixsleep.com/Major

V Spehar, the host of TikTok’s @underthedesknews and Lemonada Media's "V Interesting" podcast, joins the show for a tour around the country to check in on the latest with key midterm races. Will the Democrats hold the Senate? But first, in Talking Trash, Ravi, Jason, and V take a hard look at Kanye's call for "death con 3" and Elon's escapades.  When you want to be a better problem solver, therapy can get you there. Visit BetterHelp.com/m54 today to get 10% off your first month. 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.  If you need the news, but also need to feel smarter and calmer, then you need to get in Andy Slavitt’s bubble. Listen to In the Bubble with Andy Slavitt wherever you get your podcasts. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard

Jason and Grace struggle to talk trash and instead contemplate the self delusions and false narratives we tell ourselves before returning to the task at hand: dunking on Herschel Walker. Then, the Supreme Court is back in session and the future of democracy hangs in the balance. No biggie. Jason walks us through the ramifications of some of the legal arguments facing the court. Listen to Grace's new show: Teaching Texas. Everlywell is digital healthcare designed for you. For a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test, go to everlywell.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.  If you've listened to the show for a while, you know that Jason and Ravi love their Helix mattresses. Well, Helix has left the bedroom and entered the living room with Allform. To fin

Introducing Wonder Media Network's latest audio documentary, Teaching Texas. In 1961, Norma and Mel Gabler were a quiet couple living in Longview, Texas. One day, they noticed some factual errors in one of their sons’ textbooks. What began as a small complaint morphed into a multi-decade crusade to shape what children of Texas ​​— and therefore the country — read in their textbooks. In an election year with raging debates around education, this audio documentary charts how Texas dictated American education over the last sixty years and examines how the fight over our childrens’ classroom has only intensified today. WMN on Twitter: @wmnmedia  Grace Lynch on Twitter: @gracelynch08 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ravi is joined by seasoned campaign strategists Lis Smith and Tim Miller at Texas Tribune Fest for a lively conversation about the state of America's two major parties. Tim and Lis don't hold back. They discuss the voters Democrats are unnecessarily leaving behind and the disconnect between the party's base and its elite. Plus, Tim Miller's taxonomy of complicit Republicans and an argument over whether or not DeSantis' immigration stunt is good politics.  Listen to Grace's new show: Teaching Texas 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.  Over 100 million people around the world use Calm to take care of their minds. Right now, Majority 54 listeners get an exclusive 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at Calm.com/M54.  Your loved ones deserve a financial safety net. You deserve a smarter way

In this episode, Ravi takes a break from thinking about his beloved Buffalo Bills to dive into the news of the week with Jason. The boys talk trash about the assistant coach who won the Supreme Court case that gave him the right to pray at work - and then didn't return to work. Then, they discuss Ron DeSantis' political stunt of flying migrants to Martha's Vineyard, Biden's declaration that the pandemic is over, and the breaking of the civil charges filed against Trump and his family in New York.  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.  Listen to The Wilderness to hear Jon Favreau go to the battlegrounds that will decide the 2022 midterms to find out what voters who aren’t hooked on Twitter or cable news think about politics.   Listen to The Brown Girls Guide to Politics - the one-stop-sh