Best Jared Bernstein Podcasts (2025)

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Emma Brown on Ending Gun Violence 40:53

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2d ago40:53

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Emma Brown, executive director of Giffords, joins the podcast to talk about the rise of political violence in America and stemming the spread of gun violence. Colin and Muggs also discuss MAGA’s meltdown over the Jeffrey Epstein files and Donald Trump’s flip-flopping on Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine.…

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Jack Cocchiarella on Winning the Vibe War 37:50

9d ago37:50

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Jack Cocchiarella, political commentator and host of "The Jack Cocchiarella Show," joins the podcast to talk about Gen Z voters and the new media ecosystem. Daniella and Colin also discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will cost ordinary Americans and growing divides in the MAGA coalition.

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Elissa Slotkin on a New Vision for the Democratic Party 26:46

16d ago26:46

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Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Neera Tanden, CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, discuss a new vision for the Democratic Party. They also talk about how to fight back against Republicans’ efforts to shrink America’s middle class and ways to strengthen our democracy.

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr on the Direction of the Supreme Court 43:59

22d ago43:59

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Kimberly Atkins Stohr joins the show to talk about this Supreme Court term and the far-right direction of the court. Colin and guest host Muggs Leone also discuss the devastating impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Zohran Mamdani’s (D) successful primary race for New York City mayor.

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Andrew Miller on the Israel-Iran War 39:42

1M ago39:42

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Andrew Miller, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about the conflict between Israel and Iran. Daniella and Colin also discuss political violence in America, "No Kings" protests, and Senate Republicans' even more extreme version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.…

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Gov. Tim Walz on Pushing Back and Moving Forward 14:54

1M ago14:54

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Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) joins the show to discuss the rising authoritarian threat from the Trump administration and the president’s politicization of the military. Gov. Walz also talks about his record of delivering for Minnesotans and how the American public can push back in this moment.

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Jared Bernstein on Trump’s Big, Bad Bill 36:13

1M ago36:13

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Jared Bernstein, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss House Republicans' Big "Beautiful" Bill and how it would hurt ordinary Americans to benefit the rich. Daniella and Colin also discuss President Donald Trump’s politicization of the military and protests in Los Angeles, and they speak with Vice …

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Rep. Mark Takano on Pride Month 41:06

1M ago41:06

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Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) joins the show to discuss Pride Month, attacks from the Trump administration on LGBTQ+ people's rights, and how these attacks threaten the safety and wellbeing of all Americans. Daniella and Colin also discuss the mounting blowback to Congressional Republicans' One Big "Beautiful" Bill.…

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Barb McQuade on the Trump Administration’s Brazen Attacks on the Rule of Law 38:33

2M ago38:33

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University of Michigan Law School Professor Barb McQuade discusses Trump’s assault on the Constitution, the upcoming Supreme Court decisions, and how both states and everyday people can stand up for democracy. Daniella and Colin also address how Trump's tariffs are wreaking havoc on American businesses and analyze how his lack of a foreign policy v…

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Rep. Sarah McBride on House Republicans‘ Budget Bill 30:33

2M ago30:33

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Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE) joins the show to discuss how House Republicans’ proposed budget plan will make health care and groceries more expensive for Americans by slashing funding for Medicaid and food assistance. She also talks about how the public can get more engaged and policies that would make life more affordable for the middle class.…

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons on Faith and Politics 38:26

2M ago38:26

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Guthrie Graves-Fitzsimmons of the Interfaith Alliance joins the show to talk about Pope Leo XIV, Christianity, and the role that religion plays in the current political environment. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Donald Trump’s reckless trade wars and how House Republican budget plans could result in nearly 14 million more people losi…

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Bharat Ramamurti on the ‘Trump Slump’ 39:29

2M ago39:29

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Bharat Ramamurti, former deputy director of President Joe Biden’s National Economic Council, joins the show to talk about a possible “Trumpcession” and the drastic cuts congressional Republicans want to make to programs that help Americans meet their basic needs. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Donald Trump’s trade wars and speak with …

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Molly Jong-Fast on Trump’s First 100 Days Back in Office 40:12

3M ago40:12

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Journalist and host of the "Fast Politics" podcast Molly Jong-Fast joins the show to discuss the first 100 days of Trump’s second term as president. Daniella and Colin also talk about the Trump administration’s cruel immigration policies and House Republican plans to gut Medicaid services to pay for tax giveaways for the wealthiest Americans.…

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Former Gov. Jay Inslee on Earth Day 32:37

3M ago32:37

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Former Gov. Jay Inslee (D-WA) discusses the fight to save our planet for future generations. Daniella and Colin also talk about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal for sharing military attack plans and MAGA Republicans’ cruel proposals to gut Medicaid that could cost American lives.

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Jennifer Rubin on Standing Up to Trump 30:15

3M ago30:15

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Jennifer Rubin, co-founder of The Contrarian, discusses the state of the news industry, and how to fight the MAGA movement. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Donald Trump’s reckless tariffs and the impact they are having on the United State's national security.

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María Teresa Kumar on How Trump Is Failing Latino Voters 36:15

3M ago36:15

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María Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto Latino, discusses how the Trump administration’s economic and immigration policies are hurting Latinos and how Democrats can regain lost ground. Daniella and Colin also talk about how President Donald Trump’s tariffs could cause a recession and how Republican reconciliation plans may increase inflation.…

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Imara Jones on Transgender Day of Visibility 40:48

4M ago40:48

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Imara Jones, journalist and founder of TransLash Media, joins the show to discuss attacks against transgender Americans and how to fight back, as well as celebrate the trans community. Daniella and Colin also talk about Trump’s new, sweeping tariffs and the warning signs emerging for Republicans in recent elections.…

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George Conway on Trump and the Justice System 31:36

4M ago31:36

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George Conway joins the show to talk about the Trump administration’s attacks on the American legal system and how it should respond to his strongman tactics. Colin and Erin also discuss the administration’s use of a Signal channel to coordinate military strikes in Yemen and next week’s Supreme Court election in Wisconsin.…

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Gov. Maura Healey on the Left’s Future and Women’s History Month 18:23

4M ago18:23

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Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey (D) joins the show to talk about the Trump administration’s efforts to gut the middle class and flout the rule of law, policies she’s championed to make Massachusetts a leader in education and health care, and the role of governors in protecting women’s rights under a hostile administration.…

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Gov. JB Pritzker on the Left’s Path Forward 12:29

4M ago12:29

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) joins the show to talk about how he is fighting the Trump administration, the steps he is taking to make life better for Illinoisans, and how Democrats can do the same for all Americans.

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Neera Tanden on the Fight Ahead for the Center-Left 36:47

4M ago36:47

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Neera Tanden, the new CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about the harms of the MAGA agenda and how the center-left should fight back. Daniella and Colin also talk about Republicans’ partisan government funding bill and speak with Emily Gee, senior vice president of Inclusive Growth at CAP Action, about the …

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Zac Petkanas on Trump’s Disastrous Joint Address 34:32

4M ago34:32

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Zac Petkanas joins the show to talk about President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, as well as how the Trump administration, Elon Musk, and MAGA Republicans are hurting the American people, and how Democrats should respond. Daniella and Colin also discuss Trump’s dangerous alignment with Russia and how his tariff policies are increasing c…

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Eddie Glaude, Jr. on Black History Month 31:12

5M ago31:12

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Dr. Eddie Glaude, Jr. joins the show to discuss the what the term "DEI" really means, Black History Month and ways to resist white supremacy and authoritarianism. Daniella and Colin also talk about growing discontent with the Trump administration and what President Trump is doing to the economy (hint: it’s bad).…

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Michael Linden on the Harms of the MAGA Agenda 31:38

5M ago31:38

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Michael Linden, senior policy fellow at the Washington Center for Equitable Growth, joins the show to talk about the budget reconciliation process, MAGA tax breaks for the wealthy, and how the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s buzzsaw to the federal government will hurt the middle class. Daniella and Colin also discuss the war in Ukraine…

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Slava Leontyev on 'Porcelain War' and Ukraine’s Strength 28:50

5M ago28:50

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Slava Leontyev, director of the award-winning documentary, "Porcelain War," joins the show to discuss the making of the film, his experiences as a soldier in Ukraine’s war against Russia, and the value of art in wartime. Daniella and Colin also talk about Elon Musk, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and the constitutional crisis the U…

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CAP Action’s Allison McManus on Trump’s Imperialist Vision 33:52

5M ago33:52

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Allison McManus, managing director of National Security and International Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about President Donald Trump’s dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to Washington. Colin and Erin also discuss Trump’s failed t…

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CAP Action’s Joe Radosevich on Telling the Progressive Story 32:31

6M ago32:31

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Joe Radosevich, vice president of campaigns and outreach at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about the start of the Trump administration and how progressives should respond. Daniella and Colin also talk about President Donald Trump’s botched federal funding freeze and how his administration is bringing Project 20…

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Ruth Ben-Ghiat on Rising Authoritarianism 33:44

6M ago33:44

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Fascism and authoritarianism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins the show to discuss President Donald Trump’s first few days in office, the classic strongman tactics he’s already using to consolidate power, and what we can do to fight back against authoritarian creep. Daniella and Colin also talk about Trump’s most dangerous executive orders.…

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Patrick Gaspard on the Progressive Future 34:20

6M ago34:20

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Patrick Gaspard, CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about President Joe Biden’s legacy, the second inauguration of President-elect Trump and what he hopes to see from Democrats moving forward. Daniella and Colin also talk about the confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees and the wi…

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Ambassador Norm Eisen on January 6 and Protecting Democracy 37:33

6M ago37:33

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Former Ambassador Norm Eisen joins the show to talk about the four-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection, how President-elect Donald Trump has avoided accountability for his role in the violence, and how to protect democracy. Daniella and Colin also discuss what to expect from the 119th Congress, and speak with Bobby Kogan, senior director…

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Tony Carrk on Holding Trump Accountable in 2025 25:15

7M ago25:15

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Tony Carrk, executive director for Accountable.US, joins the show to discuss the incoming Trump administration, how progressives should pick their battles, and what holding power to account really looks like. Daniella and Colin also recap their favorite interviews of 2024.

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Ed Chung on Criminal Justice in 2025 36:59

7M ago36:59

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Ed Chung, vice president of initiatives at the Vera Institute, joins the show to discuss the Trump administration’s criminal justice and immigration plans, and how to push back against its dangerous narratives on crime. Daniella and Erin also talk about the Department of Government Efficiency and speak with Allison McManus, managing director of Nat…

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Finding Power In Being Single with Dating Coach Alex Barron 50:00

7M ago50:00

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In this week's episode, I am joined by my friend and dating coach Alex Barron to explore the beauty of life with or without a partner. Together, we dive into why single girlfriends are the ultimate hype crew, how to find unshakable confidence by meeting yourself where you are at, and the importance of honoring your non-negotiables in dating. Whethe…

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Anderson Clayton on Democrats’ Future in the South 27:39

8M ago27:39

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Anderson Clayton, Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, discusses what Democrats nationwide can learn from downballot wins in North Carolina, the importance of local and state races, and what the Democratic Party needs to do to reach voters in the South.

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Larry Levitt on Protecting Americans’ Health 38:43

8M ago38:43

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Larry Levitt, executive vice president for health policy at KFF, joins the show to talk about Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, possible cuts to the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid, and how states should respond to these potential policy changes. Colin and Erin also discuss Trump’…

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Mike Sozan on the Fight to Protect Democracy 32:50

8M ago32:50

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Mike Sozan, senior fellow for Democracy Policy at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss how Republicans might attack U.S. democracy, the importance of the Senate confirmation process, and what progressives from the local to national level can do to protect Americans’ rights and freedoms. Colin and Erin also talk ab…

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How To Love Someone Without Losing Your Mind with Todd Baratz 41:56

8M ago41:56

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On today's episode episode, I chat with Todd Baratz—psychotherapist, author, and podcast host—to dive deep into how therapy can prepare us for healthy relationships. Todd shares why personal growth is essential before stepping into a partnership, how to love someone without sacrificing your sense of self, and together we challenge the concept of "f…

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Ari Berman on Minoritarianism and the 2024 Election 40:01

8M ago40:01

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Journalist and author Ari Berman joins the show to discuss the minoritarianism of the MAGA movement, how it played out in the 2024 race, and how it will affect the political direction of the United States. Colin and guest host Navin Nayak, president of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, also talk about Tuesday’s results and what they mea…

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Real Dating Advice with Dating Strategist Ben Hart 1:00:50

9M ago1:00:50

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In today's episode, I'm joined by dating strategist Ben Hart, who shares his no-BS approach to dating. Ben dives deep into what the right mindset should be when it comes to building meaningful connections and why the “girlboss” mentality may actually be holding you back. Ben also reveals the clues to look out for to determine if someone is truly in…

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Robby Mook on the 2024 Election 42:53

9M ago42:53

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Robby Mook, manager of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign, joins the show to discuss the latest polling, the candidates’ closing arguments, and how to protect democracy. Daniella and Colin also talk about the media’s coverage of the presidential campaigns and their final pitches to the American people.…

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Does Anybody Want This? With Emily Bernstein 1:00:35

9M ago1:00:35

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Today I am joined by Hi guys, the very funny and very cool Emily Bernstein. Emily is the host of the Overheard LA podcast, as well as a senior editor at Overheard. In this episode we discuss the very viral and timely show, Nobody Wants This on Netflix, our celebrity crushes, the craziest wellness methodologies she's done, Sex and The City, Girls, a…

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Simon Rosenberg on the State of the 2024 Race 42:53

9M ago42:53

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Political strategist Simon Rosenberg joins the show to discuss election polls, MAGA extremism and its impact up and down the ballot, and how candidates are approaching the remaining days of their campaigns. Colin and Erin also talk about Donald Trump’s affinity for authoritarians and speak with Brendan Duke, senior director of Economic Policy at th…

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Laura Rodriguez on Hispanic and Latino Voters 40:17

9M ago40:17

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Laura Rodriguez, vice president of Government Affairs at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to talk about the priorities of the Hispanic and Latino community and how the presidential candidates are engaging its voters. Colin and Erin also talk about Vice President Kamala Harris’ media strategy and speak with Mike Sozan, se…

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This Is What's Stopping You From Living Your Best Life with Chelsea Luther 46:43

9M ago46:43

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In today's episode, I take a dive deep into the emotional weight of shame and how it affects every aspect of our lives. I'm joined by life coach Chelsea Luther who shares tangible advice for how to move from a victim mentality to stepping into the role of "creator" in your life. Chelsea shares her insight and methodology on how to transmute shame—t…

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Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick on How Abortion Bans Affect Providers 27:52

9M ago27:52

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Dr. Gabrielle Goodrick, a family planning doctor in Arizona, discusses how abortion restrictions affect providers and patients, why lawmakers should champion reproductive rights, and the importance of the Affordable Care Act. Daniella and Colin also talk about special counsel Jack Smith’s recent filing and Vice President Kamala Harris’s media blitz…

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Laughing About Our Dating Lives with Jared Freid 52:32

9M ago52:32

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In this week's very funny episode, I am joined in person in Austin by Jared Freid, to dive deep into the wild world of millennial dating. Jared shares his unfiltered thoughts on navigating the modern dating scene, dating apps, and women wanting to be approached in the wild. Jared doesn’t hold back on his opinions about therapy jargon, and we discus…

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Andrew Miller on the 1-Year Anniversary of October 7 44:03

10M ago44:03

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Andrew Miller, a former top State Department official managing the U.S. response to the conflict in Gaza and a current senior fellow at the Center for American Progress Action Fund, joins the show to discuss the first anniversary of the October 7 massacre in Israel and rising tensions in the Middle East. Daniella and Colin also talk about the vice …

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A Guide To Dating Yourself with Hana Elson 43:18

10M ago43:18

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Today's guest is Hana Elson, a lifestyle content creator dedicated to helping people learn to how to fill up their own cup. Hana and I chatted about our shared love for solo dates and we break down a guide on how to go on them; even a guarantee that you'll get a free drink. We chat all about her experiences traveling solo; notably her viral video a…

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Jessica Mackler on Abortion and Women Leaders 28:17

10M ago28:17

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Jessica Mackler, president of EMILYs List, joins the show to talk about how abortion will impact the 2024 elections and why women are leading on this deeply personal issue. Daniella and Colin also discuss Vice President Kamala Harris’s economic vision and the latest scandals involving Lt. Governor Mark Robinson (R-NC).…

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CFPB Director Rohit Chopra on Fighting for Consumers 34:12

10M ago34:12

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Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, talks about the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut and what it means for consumers, as well as his efforts to tackle junk fees and other forms of corporate greed. Daniella and Colin also talk about the dangers of political violence, and speak with Kate Kelly, senior director of th…