The Conversation - Season 2

First aired: 1/2/2020 191 episodes
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Episodes

1. Gabe Tobias & James Mackler

Aired: 1/2/2020

The AOC-inspired Movement School trains progressive organizers. Veteran Black Hawk pilot is running for US Senate seat in Tennessee.

2. Sweta Chakraborty & Lawrence Lessig

Aired: 1/6/2020

Bernie's plan to combat climate change. Professor Larry Lessig on the electoral college.

3. Adam Eichen & Jonathan Larsen

Aired: 1/7/2020

Grassroots money beats Amazon in Seattle. Jonathan Larsen on the National Prayer breakfast.

4. Cenk Uygur

Aired: 1/8/2020

Cenk Uygur on his Democratic opponent Christy Smith.

5. Heidi Sloan & Jim Keady

Aired: 1/8/2020

TX-25 Congressional Candidate Heidi Sloan joins "The Conversation." Jim Keady on The Green New Deal.

6. Lilly Adams & Donald McInnis

Aired: 1/9/2020

Lilly Adams on Trump's Nuclear Weapons policy. The murder and aftermath of 12-year-old Stephanie Crowe.

7. Dave Levinthal & Jonathan Larsen

Aired: 1/13/2020

CPI Editor-at-Large Dave Levinthal on Trump's plan to sidestep 2020 investigations. TYT Investigates and The Root dive into Buttigieg

8. Briahna Joy Gray & Colby Hall

Aired: 1/14/2020

Bernie's National Press Secretary Briahna Joy Gray on media coverage of Sanders. Mediaite found Editor Colby Hall on Warren vs Sanders.

9. Nathan J. Robinson & Mel Gagarin

Aired: 1/15/2020

Why You Should Be A Socialist. NY-6 candidate Mel Gagarin on his progressive activism.

10. Chloe Hilliard

Aired: 1/16/2020

Chloe Hilliard on her new book “F*** Your Diet”

11. Byron Reese & Amanda Edwards

Aired: 1/21/2020

Gigaom CEO Byron Reese on the internet's impact on society. Amanda Edwards challenges Sen. John Cornyn in Texas.

12. Alex Gibney

Aired: 1/21/2020

Director Alex Gibney on new documentary’Citizen K’

13. Cassie King & Sean Lai McMahon

Aired: 1/22/2020

Cassie King from "Direct Action Everywhere." Attorney Sean Lai McMahon joins The Conversation.

14. Tomas Ramos & Jonathan Metzl

Aired: 1/23/2020

Tomas Ramos on the issues facing New Yorkers. Jonathan Metzl on the future of gun research.

15. Rachel Ventura & Russ Cirincione

Aired: 1/27/2020

Candidate Rachel Ventura on how progressive policies will help IL-11. Candidate Russ Cirincione on bringing progressive solutions to NJ-6.

16. Jackie Fielder & Cenk Uygur

Aired: 1/28/2020

CA Senate candidate Jackie Fielder (SD11) on housing justice for all. CA-25 candidate Cenk Uygur on the DCCC backing opponent Christy Smith.

17. Zachary Siegel & Sean Shaw

Aired: 1/29/2020

What is Joe Biden's 'crack house' crusade. Attorney & Civic Leader Sean Shaw on Gov. Desantis' 'poll tax.'

18. Shaniyat Chowdhury & Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla

Aired: 1/30/2020

NY-5 candidate Shaniyat Chowdhury on challenging 20 year Democratic incumbent Meeks. Candidate Frances Motiwalla on how progressive policies will help CA-34.

19. Krystal Ball & Amanda Terkel

Aired: 2/3/2020

Krystal Ball on her new book "The Populist's Guide to 2020." When will the media take progressives seriously?

20. Ezra Klein

Aired: 2/4/2020

Ezra Klein on his book “Why We’re Polorized.”

21. Nabilah Islam & Amanda Siebe

Aired: 2/5/2020

Nabilah Islam on Trump's Muslim ban expansion. Amanda Siebe on the issues affecting OR-1

22. Noam Chomsky

Aired: 2/5/2020

Noam Chomsky joins The Conversation.

23. Kim McCarthy & Rob Richie

Aired: 2/6/2020

The issues affecting Ohio District 73. Rob Richie on ranked choice voting.

24. Mike Siegel & Lindsey Boylan

Aired: 2/10/2020

Former Lawyer and Teacher running for Congress in TX-10. Lindsey Boylan is running to unseat NY Rep. Jerry Nadler.

25. Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Wendell Potter

Aired: 2/12/2020

Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on her campaign for US Senate. Former Health Insurance exec turned whistleblower.

26. Rishi Kumar & Thom Hartmann

Aired: 2/13/2020

Rishi Kumar on his Congressional Campaign. Thom Hartmann on the Republican war on voting.

27. Alexander Sammon & Babs Ramsey

Aired: 2/17/2020

Small dollar donations vs high dollar, pay for access fundraising. Babs Ramsey on Nebraska's farmers, ending Trump tariffs.

28. Lorena Garcia & Jennifer Cohn

Aired: 2/18/2020

Lorena Garcia on running against John Hickenlooper. Can electronic voting machines be hacked?

29. Ken Klippenstein & Ryan Grim

Aired: 2/19/2020

Leaked Bloomberg campaign NDA. Bloomberg is stealing staffers from local campaigns.

30. Amy Cox & Munira Ahmed

Aired: 2/20/2020

Amy Cox is running for State Rep in Ohio's 43rd district. Munira Ahmed on how her photo inspired artist Shepard Fairey.

31. Bill Theobald & Suraj Patel

Aired: 2/24/2020

Will swing state's 2020 hacking protections hold? Suraj Patel's bid to unseat Rep. Carolyn Maloney.

32. Donna Imam

Aired: 2/26/2020

Donna Imam on her grassroots congressional campaign.

33. Ari Herstand & Sara Azari

Aired: 2/27/2020

CA assembly bill 5's impact on the music industry. New book highlights all of Trump's crimes.

34. Skylar Hurwitz & Stephen Smith

Aired: 3/2/2020

Skylar Hurwitz on his congressional campaign. Stephen Smith on the WV can't wait movement.

35. Cenk Uygur

Aired: 3/4/2020

Cenk Uygur discusses his congressional campaign.

36. Imam Abdul Malik Mujahid & Caroline Phillips

Aired: 3/5/2020

Violence in New Delhi over India's 'citizenship' law. Cannabis festival raises social justice awareness.

37. Lizz Winstead

Aired: 3/9/2020

Daily Show creator Lizz Winstead joins The Conversation.

38. Jen Perelman & Terron Sims

Aired: 3/11/2020

Jen Perelman on her race against Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Terron Sims on HR-51, the DC Admission Act.

39. Rudy Reves & Dr. Sweta Chakraborty

Aired: 3/12/2020

Rudy Reves on surviving the San Diego fires. Dr. Chakraborty on the dangers of Covid-19.

40. Jerry Mitchell

Aired: 3/18/2020

New book reopens unsolved murders during civil rights era.

41. Ryan Grim

Aired: 4/6/2020

The Intercept's Ryan Grim joins The Conversation to discuss the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden.

42. Mehdi Hasan

Aired: 4/8/2020

The Intercept's Mehdi Hasan joins The Conversation to discuss Trump and Iran.

43. Norman Broderick & Kshama Sawant

Aired: 4/9/2020

"Suppressed" Documentary star Norman Broderick | Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant

44. Nomi Prins & Ruth Ben-Ghiat

Aired: 4/13/2020

Journalist and Financial Expert Nomi Prins joins The Conversation. Authoritarianism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how Trump exhibits many authoritarian traits.

45. Shaun King

Aired: 4/14/2020

Shaun King speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the end of Bernie Sanders' campaign.

46. David Sirota

Aired: 4/14/2020

David Sirota speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential run.

47. Ruth Sanchez & Andy Grieve

Aired: 4/15/2020

The "Angel of Antelope Valley" Ruth Sanchez speaks with Cenk Uygur about homelessness in High Desert in Los Angeles County | Emmy award winning director Andy Grieve speaks with Cenk Uygur about the new Netflix docuseries The Innocence Files.

48. Frank Smyth & Albert Lee

Aired: 4/16/2020

Author Frank Smyth speaks with Michael Shure about his new book The NRA: The Unauthorized History. Congressional candidate Albert Lee on his run for Oregon's 3rd District.

49. Ti-Hua Chang & Eric Ohlsen

Aired: 4/20/2020

Ti-Hua Chang on how big oil has benefited from the coronavirus stimulus. Eric Ohlsen on how the DNC meddles in progressive candidate's campaigns.

50. David Dayen

Aired: 4/21/2020

Journalist David Dayen speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about banks seizing stimulus checks.

51. Harvey Kaye, Vanessa Potkin, & Peter Neufeld

Aired: 4/22/2020

Harvey Kaye on his new book "FDR on Democracy." Vanessa Potkin & Peter Neufeld on the new Netflix show The Innocence Files.

52. Hector Oseguera & John Iadarola

Aired: 4/23/2020

Hector Oseguera speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about candidacy for Congress in NJ-08. John Iadarola on his climate change docuseries Truth North.

53. Dave Weigel & Vic Dibitetto

Aired: 4/27/2020

Washington Post Reporter Dave Weigel speaks with Cenk Uygur about the state of the 2020 election. Comedian Vic Dibitetto on his viral COVID-19 rant.

54. Katherine Stewart & Zahra Burton

Aired: 4/28/2020

Author Katherine Stewart on her new book The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism. Journalist Zahra Burton on her TV news magazine, 18 Degrees North.

55. John Nichols & Elie Mystal

Aired: 4/29/2020

John Nichols speaks with Cenk Uygur on whether or not the Democratic Party has a soul. Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal on how Republicans are obsessed with stacking the court system in their favor.

56. Jonathan Metzl & Adam Eichen

Aired: 4/30/2020

Gun violence expert Jonathan Metzl speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about how COVID-19 led to a rise in gun ownership. Adam Eichen on voter suppression during COVID-19-era.

57. Sarah Dowland & Ken Wyniemko

Aired: 5/1/2020

Sarah Dowland & Ken Wyniemko speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Ken's incredible wrongful conviction episode of the The Innocence Files.

58. Thearse McCalmon & Kenya Evelyn

Aired: 5/4/2020

Thearse McCalmon speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about her campaign for a state senate seat in New York. Race and identity reporter Kenya Evelyn on why people of color are disproportionally effected by COVID-19.

59. Jay Willis & Shahid Buttar

Aired: 5/6/2020

The Appeal's Jay Willis speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how conservative judges are exploiting the coronavirus crisis. California Congressional candidate Shahid Buttar on his race against Nancy Pelosi.

60. Kara Eastman & Mike Magee

Aired: 5/7/2020

Congressional candidate Kara Eastman speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about the cracks in U.S. social service systems. CEO of Chiefs for Change Mike Magee on equity in education during a pandemic.

61. Josh Fox & David Klein

Aired: 5/11/2020

Filmmaker Josh Fox speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how the Green New Deal is the cure for the effects of the fossil fuel industry. CEO and Co-founder of Commonbond David Klein on navigating student loans during the coronavirus pandemic.

62. Michael Brooks

Aired: 5/12/2020

Michael Brooks speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about how the left can counteract the so-called "intellectual dark web".

63. Dr. Rashad Richey & Ryan Felton

Aired: 5/13/2020

Dr. Rashad Richey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why Ahmaud Arbery's death was a "modern day lynching." Investigative reporter Ryan Felton on where bottled water comes from.

64. Adrienne Lawrence

Aired: 5/14/2020

Adrienne Lawrence speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her new book Staying in the Game: The Playbook for Beating Sexual Harassment.

65. Justin Jackson

Aired: 5/18/2020

LA Chargers' Justin Jackson joins TYT.

66. Zach Carter & Kai Newkirk

Aired: 5/19/2020

Huffington Post Senior Reporter Zach Carter speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the father Keynesian economics. Progressive activist Kai Newkirk on how he organized a progressive COVID-19 protest.

67. Theo Henderson & Andrew Romano

Aired: 5/20/2020

Podcaster Theo Henderson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. Yahoo News correspondent Andrew Romano on the differences in how Germany and Sweden are handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

68. Ben Crump

Aired: 5/21/2020

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about how to defend against the smear campaign against murder victim Ahmaud Arbery.

69. Bernie Sanders

Aired: 5/22/2020

Bernie Sanders on the unity task force, uniting progressives. Bernie Sanders is still fighting for progressives.

70. David Sirota John Salzinger, & Seungah Jeong

Aired: 5/26/2020

David Sirota speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Joe Biden's "unity task forces". @MPOWERD executives John Salzinger and Seungah Jeong on their experiences with COVID-19 and their approach to running a B Corporation.

71. Jesse Eisinger & Alex Sammon

Aired: 5/27/2020

ProPublica senior reporter Jesse Eisinger speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how stimulus funds have been unequally distributed. Writer Alex Sammon on how the Small Business Administration handled the stimulus packages.

72. Ramy Youssef

Aired: 5/28/2020

Comedian Ramy Youssef speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about the new season of his show "Ramy".

73. Ben Jealous

Aired: 6/1/2020

Ben Jealous speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about George Floyd's death and police brutality during the protests.

74. Ken Klippenstein & Judah Friedlander

Aired: 6/2/2020

Nation reporter Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Trump's plan to use the military inside the U.S. Judah Friedlander on coronavirus and the unrest in America.

75. Joe Walsh & Mike Broihier

Aired: 6/3/2020

Former U.S. Congressman Joe Walsh speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he stopped supporting Trump. U.S. Senate candidate Mike Broihier on running as a progressive in Kentucky.

76. Dr. Rashad Richey

Aired: 6/4/2020

Dr. Rashad Richey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the George Floyd protests in Atlanta.

77. Adam McKay, Margaret Klein, & Samelys Lopez

Aired: 6/5/2020

Margaret Klein & Adam McKay speak with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about changing the world's mind about climate change. Samelys Lopez on her Congressional run in New York.

78. Jennifer Larsen & Jackie Fielder

Aired: 6/8/2020

Jennifer Larsen speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her run for freeholder in New Jersey. Jackie Fielder her candidacy for state senate in California.

79. Baba Akili & Kim Mangone

Aired: 6/9/2020

Kim Mangone speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about running for the congressional seat in CA-23. Baba Akili on what "defund the police" really means.

80. Nina Turner & Lauren Ashcraft

Aired: 6/10/2020

Lauren Ashcraft speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how her controversial fundraising email. Nina Turner on reforming law enforcement in the United States.

81. Jonathan Herzog & Nate McMurray

Aired: 6/11/2020

Congressional candidate Nate McMurray speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about his run for the seat in NY-27. Congressional candidate Jonathan Herzog on his run to represent Wall Street in Congress.

82. Fisher Stevens, Jean-Éric Vergne, Kathryn Boyd-Batstone, & Melinna Bobadilla

Aired: 6/12/2020

Fisher Stevens & Jean-Éric Vergne speak with Michael Shure on The Conversation about their new documentary And We Go Green. Kathryn Boyd-Batstone and Melinna Bobadilla on their new documentary For Rosa.

83. James Felton Keith & Steve Hill

Aired: 6/15/2020

Congressional candidate James Felton Keith speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his run for NY-13. Steve Hill on his recent police discrimination experience.

84. Jamaal Bowman & Khaled Abdelghany

Aired: 6/16/2020

Jamaal Bowman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how he's pulling off an underdog congressional campaign in New York. National Guardsman Khaled Abdelghany on the viral video of him chanting with protesters in D.C.

85. Kenya Evelyn & Derrell Bradford

Aired: 6/17/2020

Derrell Bradford speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how children of color were disproportionally affected when schools shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. Kenya Evelyn on the history of institutional racism in the United States.

86. Isiah James & Shaniyat Chowdhury

Aired: 6/18/2020

Congressional candidate Shaniyat Chowdhury speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about his run for NY-5. Congressional candidate Isiah James on his run for NY-9.

87. Ron Perlman

Aired: 6/19/2020

Ron Perlman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his Twitter beef with Ted Cruz.

88. Sean Shaw & Elie Mystal

Aired: 6/23/2020

Attorney and civic leader Sean Shaw speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about police abuse and brutality. Elie Mystal on boycotting the U.S. because of racism.

89. Sarah Jaffe & Ti-Hua Chang

Aired: 6/24/2020

Sarah Jaffe speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about what is going on with "PTO Debt". TYT Investigates reporter Ti-Hua Chang on why stimulus money hasn't gone towards climate change.

90. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings

Aired: 6/25/2020

Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about her three part strategy to manage the coronavirus pandemic.

91. Gary Chambers

Aired: 6/29/2020

Gary Chambers speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his viral address to a school board in Louisiana.

92. Lizz Winstead & Suraj Patel

Aired: 6/30/2020

Abortion Access Front founder Lizz Winstead speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the recent supreme court decision concerning abortion rights. Congressional candidate Suraj Patel on Tuesday's primary results.

93. Ron Suskind

Aired: 7/1/2020

Founder of Bongomedia Ron Suskind speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his extensive journalism career and new app.

94. Maytha Alhassen

Aired: 7/2/2020

Maytha Alhassen speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about the police abolition movement.

95. Nayyera Haq & Jess Scarene

Aired: 7/6/2020

Jess Scarene speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her run for a U.S. Senate seat in Delaware. Nayyera Haq on Russian bounties and Stacey Abrams.

96. Eynelys Vinson & David Shimer

Aired: 7/7/2020

Eynelys Vinson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her run for Palmdale, CA City Council. Author David Shimer on how vulnerable our election systems are to Russian intrusions.

97. Rev. William Barber

Aired: 7/8/2020

Civil Rights Activist Rev. William Barber speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about fighting for economic justice.

98. Jermaine Starr & Ashley McGirt

Aired: 7/9/2020

Journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about his new podcast "Black Diplomats". Therapist and author Ashley McGirt on the deep effects of historical and systematic trauma.

99. Dolores Huerta

Aired: 7/13/2020

Dolores Huerta speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about living a life of advocacy and activism.

100. Ken Klippenstein & Simona Grace

Aired: 7/14/2020

Journalist Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his Twitter exchange with Elon Musk. Founder of Moms in Office Simona Grace on her efforts to expand how many mothers get elected to public office.

101. Kenya Evelyn & Dylan Brody

Aired: 7/15/2020

Humorist and author Dylan Brody speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about making comedy during covid-19. Guardian reporter Kenya Evelyn on why minority communities in the U.S. have a higher risk of contacting covid-19.

102. Bob the Drag Queen & Jason Harrow

Aired: 7/16/2020

Bob the Drag Queen speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how drag queens fight for social change. Chief Counsel at Equal Citizens Jason Harrow speaks with Francesca Fiorentini about how to fix the electoral college.

103. Wade McMullen & Ihssan Leckey

Aired: 7/20/2020

Congressional candidate Ihssan Leckey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why she decided to run for Joe Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts. Managing attorney at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Wade McMullen on how Trump is continuing to limit immigration.

104. Jen Perelman & Ryan Grim

Aired: 7/21/2020

Jen Perelman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her congressional race against Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida. TYT Contributor Ryan Grim on progressive candidates in democratic primaries.

105. Jeet Heer & Mustafa Tameez

Aired: 7/23/2020

National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation Jeet Heer speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about unidentified federal agents clashing with protesters in Portland. Former DHS consultant Mustafa Tameez on Trump's illegal use of force against protestors in Portland.

106. Richard Kreitner & Jonathan Metzl

Aired: 7/27/2020

Author Richard Kreitner speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how disunion in the United States could lead to states seceding. Professor and author Jonathan Metzl on Trump's abysmal handling of Covid-19.

107. Thomas Frank & Mary Ziegler

Aired: 7/28/2020

Journalist and Author Thomas Frank speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the history of populism in the U.S. Author Mary Ziegler on the current state of women's reproductive rights in the U.S.

108. Rebecca Parson & Ilyse Hogue

Aired: 7/29/2020

Congressional candidate Rebecca Parson speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about her run to represent Washington's 6th district. Author and President of NARAL Pro Choice America Ilyse Hogue on how the radical right is on the verge of banning abortion in the U.S.

109. Eddie Glaude & Dr. Carl Hart

Aired: 7/30/2020

Professor Eddie Glaude speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his new book about his new book Begin Again. Scientist, professor, author and activist Dr. Carl Hart on the myth of drugs contributing to the killings of black people.

110. Manuel Oliver

Aired: 8/3/2020

Manuel Oliver speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about on his son Jonquin, a victim of gun violence.

111. Ken Klippenstein & John Nichols

Aired: 8/4/2020

Reporter for The Nation Ken Klippenstein speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about Trump's attempt to label antifa as a terrorist organization. The Nation's National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols on why the mainstream Democratic Party is rejecting progressive ideals.

112. Maytha Alhassen & Sheryl Ring

Aired: 8/5/2020

Maytha Alhassen speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why so many people still aren't wearing masking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenants Rights Attorney and Advocate Sheryl Ring on the eviction crisis caused by COVID-19.

113. Ro Khanna & Dr. Anthea Butler

Aired: 8/6/2020

Ro Khanna speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about huge victories for progressives across the map. University of Pennsylvania Professor Dr. Anthea Butler on the reason why evangelicals vote for Trump.

114. Melba Pearson & Abené Clayton

Aired: 8/10/2020

Candidate for Miami-Dade State Attorney Melba Pearson speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about why she decided to run. Abené Clayton on how Covid-19 spread in California's prison system.

115. Zephyr Teachout & Andru Volinsky

Aired: 8/11/2020

Gubernatorial candidate Andru Volinsky speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he's running for the top job in New Hampshire. Zephyr Teachout on her new book about deals with breaking up monopolies.

116. Joe Sandberg, Morgan Pehme, & Daniel DiMauro

Aired: 8/12/2020

Aspiration Co-founder Joe Sanberg speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about who actually wins as the economy attempts to recover from Covid-19. Directors of "The Swamp" Morgan Pehme & Daniel DiMauro on how to fix the systemic corruption at the heart of Congress right now.

117. Céline Semaan & Jessica Malaty Rivera

Aired: 8/13/2020

Slow Factory Foundation Founder Céline Semaan speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about how the explosion in Beirut has become a catalyst for revolution in Lebanon. Infectious Disease Expert Jessica Malaty Rivera on how important it is to make science useful to the general public.

118. Alex Morse

Aired: 8/14/2020

Congressional candidate Alex Morse speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the targeted attack to ruin his campaign.

119. Brent Welder & Zack Malitz

Aired: 8/17/2020

Zack Malitz speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about holding Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, accountable for Texas' Covid-19 response. Brent Welder on the influence of corporate lobbyist on the DNC.

120. Cori Bush

Aired: 8/18/2020

Cori Bush speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how she toppled a political dynasty.

121. Noam Chomky

Aired: 8/19/2020

Noam Chomky speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how consent to nominate Joe Biden was manufactured by the mainstream media.

122. Nina Turner

Aired: 8/21/2020

Nina Turner speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about what the future of the Democratic Party looks like.

123. Anthony Baxter

Aired: 8/24/2020

Filmmaker Anthony Baxter speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his new documentary "You've Been Trumped Too".

124. Lex Steppler & Jared A. Ball

Aired: 8/25/2020

Dignity and Power Now Director Lex Steppler speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the situation around the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Morgan State University Professor Jared A. Ball on how race and class are inseparable.

125. Marjon Carlos & Monifa Bandele

Aired: 8/26/2020

Journalist Marjon Carlos speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about how Cardi B is an advocate for progressive policies and female empowerment. Senior VP of Moms Rising Monifa Bandele on the upcoming Black National Convention.

126. Rashad Richey & David Kim

Aired: 8/27/2020

CA-34 Congressional candidate David Kim speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his run to represent his community. Radio Host Rashad Richey on the police killing of Jacob Blake.

127. Chuck Rocha & Jenna Arnold

Aired: 8/31/2020

Jenna Arnold speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her new book Raising Our Hands. Chuck Rocha on how Bernie Sanders brought latinos into the progressive movement.

128. Paula Jean Swearengin & Alicia Garza

Aired: 9/1/2020

Paula Jean Swearengin and Alicia Garza speak with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation.

129. David Becker & Max Burns

Aired: 9/2/2020

David Becker and Max Burns speak with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation.

130. Jason Stanley & Fadi Quran

Aired: 9/3/2020

Yale University professor Jason Stanley speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about the Trump administrations fascist politics. Avaaz Campaign Director Fadi Quran on the rise of Covid-19 misinformation on Facebook.

131. Eric Ohlsen & Dr. Wendy Osefo

Aired: 9/9/2020

Democrat strategist Dr. Wendy Osefo speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the presidential race and Joe Biden's outreach to progressives. Eric Ohlsen on why he needed to run for Mayor of Palmdale.

132. Joanne Bagshaw & Eddie Kim

Aired: 9/10/2020

Author Joanne Bagshaw speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why it's important to understand feminism. Eddie Kim on how Save the Children became a conspiracy grift.

133. Solomon Rajput & Brandon Tucker

Aired: 9/11/2020

ACLU of Tennessee Policy Director Brandon Tucker speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about how free speech and protesters are being criminalized. Chair of Done Waiting Solomon Rajput on how his organization can help progressive campaigns across the U.S.

134. Shahid Buttar

Aired: 9/14/2020

CA-12 Congressional Candidate Shahid Buttar speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the disagreements between himself and his campaign staff.

135. Richard Ojeda & Aida Rodriguez

Aired: 9/15/2020

Retired Major Richard Ojeda speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the goals of No Dem Left Behind. Aida Rodriguez on how this year's Emmy nominations failed latinx actors.

136. Liz Garbus & Lisa Cortes

Aired: 9/16/2020

Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortes speak with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about their new movie All In: The Fight for Democracy.

137. Sasha Abramsky & Dr. Sweta Chakraborty

Aired: 9/17/2020

Nation Columnist Sasha Abramsky speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about Trump's threat to democracy. Climate Change Expert Sweta Chakraborty on how to communicate the reality of the risks of climate change.

138. Ravi Patel

Aired: 9/21/2020

Actor Ravi Patel speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his new docuseries.

139. Alex Gibney

Aired: 9/22/2020

Alex Gibney

140. Michael Waldman

Aired: 9/23/2020

Michael Waldman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the battle over the Supreme Court vacancy.

141. Vijay Ravindran & Gina Torres

Aired: 9/24/2020

CEO of Floreo Vijay Ravindran speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how virtual reality can help children on the autism spectrum. Actress Gina Torres on diversity in show business.

142. Jon Hoadley & Xander Schultz

Aired: 9/25/2020

State Representative Jon Hoadley speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about his campaign for Michigan's 6th District. When We Band Together Cofounder Xander Schultz on how the Moria refugee camp is handling the recent fires.

143. David Becker & Greg Ellis

Aired: 9/28/2020

Actor, author, and host of the "The Respondent" Greg Ellis speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about why men are struggling emotionally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Election Innovation & Research's David Becker on making a plan and voting early.

144. Michael Patrick Oristian & Pam Keith

Aired: 9/29/2020

Former Congressional Candidate Michael Patrick Oristian speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he supports everything Trump does. FL-18 Congressional Nominee Pam Keith on the controversies surrounding her Republican opponent.

145. James Thompson & Tara Palmeri

Aired: 9/30/2020

Judicial candidate for KS-18 James Thompson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his struggle with cancer and how he got on the ballet to be a judge. Investigative Reporter Tara Palmeri on her new podcast Broken: Seeking Justice.

146. Derek W. Black & Angelica Dueñas

Aired: 10/1/2020

Author of Schoolhouse Burning Derek W. Black speaks with Emma Vigeland on The Conversation about Betsy Devos' attack on America's public education system. Congressional Candidate Angelica Dueñas on why she can't be bought.

147. Lizz Winstead & Dan Sherrel

Aired: 10/6/2020

Abortion Access Front Founder Lizz Winstead speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about what will happen to abortion rights if Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court. #VoteTrumpOut Campaign Director Dan Sherrel on why the left should vote Trump out.

148. Patrick Nelson & Brian Stelter

Aired: 10/7/2020

State Senate Candidate Patrick Nelson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why his vote could have a massive impact for citizens of New York. DCNN's Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter on his new book Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth.

149. Rick Wilson

Aired: 10/8/2020

Co-founder of the Lincoln Project Rick Wilson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how to get conservatives to vote for Joe Biden.

150. Cathy Areu, John Hoffman, & Kahane Cooperman

Aired: 10/12/2020

Host of Liberal Sherpa podcast Cathy Areu speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why young Cuban-Americans are against Trump. Filmmakers Kahane Cooperman and John Hoffman on their new movie The Antidote: Stories of Kindness and Decency in America.

151. Alex Sammon & Matt Mattern

Aired: 10/13/2020

American Prospect Staff Writer Alex Sammon speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about how progressives took on the DCCC. Founder of Championing America Matt Mattern on why he left the Republican Party.

152. Kyle Bibby & Carlton Larson

Aired: 10/14/2020

National Campaigns Manager for Common Defense Kyle Bibby speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the issues that matter to progressive veterans. Author and Professor Carlton Larson on his new book On Treason: A Citizen's Guide to the Law.

153. Othón Nolasco & Terrance Woodbury

Aired: 10/15/2020

Co-founder of No Us Without You Othón Nolasco speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how to ensure undocumented families have enough food during the pandemic. Owner and Principal of Hit Strategies Terrance Woodbury speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how to reach underrepresented groups of voters.

154. Farron Cousins & Mia Mason

Aired: 10/19/2020

Congressional Candidate Mia Mason speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about why she is trying to turn MD-1 from red to blue. Ring of Honor Host Farron Cousins on which way Florida could go in the upcoming election.

155. Tom LoBianco & Kara Eastman

Aired: 10/20/2020

Congressional Candidate Kara Eastman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her race against Rep. Don Bacon. Political Correspondent for Business Insider Tom LoBianco on his new book Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House.

156. Charlotte Swasey & Viviana Vigil

Aired: 10/21/2020

Political Commentator Viviana Vigil speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how Trump is gaining popularity with Latino men. Charlotte Swasey from Data for Progress on how things could go horribly wrong on November 3rd.

157. Jon Meacham

Aired: 10/22/2020

Author of The Soul of America Jon Meacham speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the long struggle between progressives and conservatives.

158. Kyle Kulinski & Dr. Merav Ben-David

Aired: 10/26/2020

Democrat for U.S. Senate Dr. Merav Ben-David speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about her science-based campaign. Host of Secular Talk Kyle Kulinski speaks on where progressive grassroots energy could be focused moving forward.

159. Mike Siegel & Josh Balk

Aired: 10/27/2020

Vice President of Farm Animal Protection Josh Balk speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the biggest problems farm animals face. Congressional Nominee for TX-10 Mike Siegel on why his race is so important for progressives.

160. Julie Oliver

Aired: 10/28/2020

Democratic Nominee in TX-25 Julie Oliver speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about running as a progressive in Texas.

161. Chris Boutté & Tim Ward

Aired: 10/29/2020

Host of the Rewired Soul Chris Boutté speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about why people should be skeptical about conspiracy theories. Co-author of Pro Truth Tim Ward on how truth is on the ballot this election season.

162. Joshua Kahn Russell

Aired: 11/2/2020

Joshua Kahn Russell speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about how to prevent the Trump administration from orchestrating a coup following the election.

163. Larry Lessig

Aired: 11/9/2020

Harvard Law Professor Larry Lessig speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Trump's false accusations of voter fraud.

164. Keiajah “KJ” Brooks

Aired: 11/10/2020

Community Organizer and Activist Keiajah “KJ” Brooks speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about her viral speech at a police commissioners meeting.

165. Akela Lacy & Yaron Zilberman

Aired: 11/11/2020

Politics Reporter at the Intercept Akela Lacy speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how progressive Democrats won in the 2020 election. Director of the Valley of Tears Yaron Zilberman on his documentary that tells the story of the first three days of the Yom Kippur War.

166. Ryan Grim & Ken Klippenstein

Aired: 11/12/2020

The Intercept's Ryan Grim speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why President-elect Joe Biden chose Ron Klain to be his chief of staff. Reporter for The Nation Ken Klippenstein on how he trolled Richard Grenell on Twitter.

167. Eddie Kim & Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss

Aired: 11/16/2020

Author Dr Cynthia Miller-Idriss speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about understanding the rising extremism in America. Features Writer for Mel Eddie Kim on the effect of California's Prop 22 on gig workers.

168. Alex Sammon & Frederick Joseph

Aired: 11/17/2020

Staff Writer at the American Prospect Alex Sammon speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why centrist Democrats are blaming progressives for 2020 loses. Author and Marketer Frederick Joseph on his upcoming book The Black Friend.

169. Kali Holloway & Michael Hull

Aired: 11/18/2020

Director of the Make It Right Project Kali Holloway speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about psychological after effects of Trump's presidency. Filmmaker Michael Hull on his documentary about the Attica prison riots.

170. Stacey Henson & Barry Eidlin

Aired: 11/19/2020

Clinical Reviewer for the Recovery Village Stacey Henson speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the effect of the election on Democrats vs. Republicans. Professor of Sociology at McGill University Barry Eidlin on where Trumpism is headed now that the election is over.

171. Zeke Stokes & Ankur Jain

Aired: 11/23/2020

Zeke Stokes speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about what Trump's refusal to concede says about America. Kairos HQ Co-founder and Co-CEO Ankur Jain on how his organization is working to fix the housing crisis.

172. David Pakman & Charles Coleman Jr.

Aired: 11/24/2020

Host of the David Pakman Show, David Pakman, speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the upcoming Biden's administration and his Spanish language news show. Charles Coleman Jr. on the police killing two black teenager in Brevard County, FL.

173. Eitan Prins-Trachtenberg, Hannah Taheri, Nikka Makhani, & Laura Flanders

Aired: 11/25/2020

Co-founders of The Ballot Project Eitan Prins-Trachtenberg, Hannah Taheri and Nikka Makhani speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how students in high school are getting out the vote in local election. Host of the Laura Flanders Show, Laura Flanders on how local people can make progressive priorities happen.

174. Lizz Winstead & Rashad Ritchie

Aired: 11/30/2020

Abortion AF Founder Lizz Winstead speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her new comedy special Corona Borealis. The Host of the Rashad Ritchey Show, Rashad Ritchie, on the upcoming elections in Georgia.

175. Joel Simon & Greg Palast

Aired: 12/1/2020

Executive Director for the Committee to Protect Journalists, Joel Simons, speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the global consequences of Trump's rhetoric towards the media. Investigative Reporter Greg Palast on tracking purged voters in Georgia.

176. Kandist Mallett & Walter Masterson

Aired: 12/2/2020

Journalist and Columnist Kandist Mallett speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why Biden is calling for a "United America". Actor and Content Creator Walter Masterson on his experiences interviewing Trump supporters.

177. Nia Miranda & Mark Titus

Aired: 12/3/2020

"Artivist" and businesswoman Nia Miranda speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about how art is the strongest form of change. Filmmaker Mark Titus on his new film The Wild.

178. Nsé Ufot & Justin Horwitz

Aired: 12/7/2020

New Georgia Project CEO Nsé Ufot speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about what to expect in the Georgia runoff election. Really American PAC Founder Justin Horwitz on his grassroots efforts in the Georgia runoff elections.

179. Brianna Wu & Gary Chambers Jr.

Aired: 12/8/2020

Rebellion PAC Executive Director Brianna Wu speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how the PAC's new ad speaks to working class Georgians. Publisher of the Rouge Collection Gary Chambers Jr. on his potential run for U.S. Congress.

180. Larry Lessig & Steve Hofstetter

Aired: 12/9/2020

Professor of Law at Harvard Larry Lessig speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about why he's worried about state legislatures attempting to hand the election to Trump. Comedian Steve Hofstetter on comedy during quarantine.

181. Fritzi Horstman & Tom Bowmanspeak

Aired: 12/10/2020

Founder of the Compassion Prison Project Fritzi Horstman speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about how trauma leads to incarceration. Author of What If Solving the Climate Crisis Was Simple Tom Bowman on how easy it is to solve climate change.

182. Saru Jayaraman & Tamara Toles O'Laughlin

Aired: 12/14/2020

President of One Fair Wage Saru Jayaraman speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about how restaurant staff face increased hostility during Covid-19. North American Directory of 350.org Tamara Toles O'Laughlin on what trading water means for future generations.

183. Akela Lacy & Charles Coleman Jr.

Aired: 12/15/2020

Intercept Politics Reporter Akela Lacy speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about the effort to end surprise hospital billing. Civil Rights Attorney Charles Coleman Jr. on how lawful black gun owners are treated unfairly in the U.S.

184. Ti-Hua Chang, Rebecca Roskill, & Willem Morris

Aired: 12/16/2020

TYT Investigative Reporter Ti-Hua Chang speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about the future of environmental justice under President Biden. Columbia DSA Organizers Willem Morrisa and Rebecca Roskill on why Columbia students are refusing to pay tuition.

185. Mustafa Tameez & Yannick Marshall

Aired: 12/17/2020

Democratic Strategist Mustafa Tameez speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the Senate runoff races in Georgia. Professor of Africana Study at Knox College Yannick Marshall on how Obama called Defund the Police a 'snappy slogan'.

186. Patrice Amandla Sulton & Beth Bourdon

Aired: 12/21/2020

The Executive Director of the D.C. Justice Lab Patrice Amandla Sulton speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the reforms needed to make our criminal justice system less brutal. FOIA Lawyer Beth Bourdon on what inspired her to help advance Ken Klippenstein's groundbreaking journalism.

187. David Sirota

Aired: 12/22/2020

Founder and Editor of the Daily Poster David Sirota speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about if Medicare for All should be forced to a floor vote.

188. Rev. William Barber & Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis

Aired: 12/23/2020

Rev. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how to push president-elect Biden in the right direction to help the poor.

189. Ken Klippenstein

Aired: 12/29/2020

Reporter for The Nation Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why the military is making soldiers pay for Covid-19 tests.

190. David Dayen

Aired: 12/30/2020

Executive Editor of the American Prospect David Dayen speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the latest updates on the Covid relief bill.

191. Farron Cousins & Dr. Rashad Richey

Aired: 12/31/2020

Host of Ring of Fire Farron Cousins speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the fight for stimulus checks. Dr. Rashad Richey on the Georgia runoff elections.