My guest is Lisa Parker AKA Mamaw's Porch Politics. She's a liberal woman who lives in rural Ohio and was raised in Appalachia, and her political commentary has caught the attention of thousands of voters. Her social pages are growing quickly because her message resonates so deeply. Topics: The importance of voter turnout (even in heavily gerrymandered districts) in upcoming elections, emphasizing the need for reform in voting systems and the Electoral College. Lisa highlighted the critical issues voters are concerned about, including securing Social Security and healthcare, and bodily autonomy. We talked about how MAGA signs are no longer as prevalent in her very red area and how cutting food stamps for millions will wake more of the base up. We had a wonderful chat and covered much more. Take a listen and follow her! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

David Pepper is a lawyer, writer, political activist, former elected official, and adjunct professor, and served as the Chairman of the Ohio Democratic Party between 2015 and 2021. He's the author of Laboratories of Autocracy and Saving Democracy. Topics: Strategies for effective activism in a fascist-run country; gerrymandering's impact on public institutions; the importance of running candidates in all districts across the country; the Epstein files are not going away and voters of all stripes agree the list should be released, and David shares easy, effective ways we can fight back (and most voters are NOT doing all that they they can.) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cliff is back! Topics: Cliff offers advice on the best kind of messaging for No Kings rally attendees; Vance does not have the charisma donald has, and Cliff weighs in on Vance taking over if donald is no longer POTUS; the races in NY & VA look good for Democrats, and we talk about the urgency of the 2026 midterms! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jared Yates Sexton: Political Analyst, author of The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis, Co-Host Muckrake Podcast, newsletter Dispatches From A Collapsing State, Board: The Change Campaign. Topics: Is the tide turning against fascism? Posting defeatist comments online helps the regime; fascism is abuse by the state, and Jared correlates it to abusive behavior in families and personal relationships; why we can't/shouldn't only rely on elections to save democracy and would JD be worse than donald?...all that and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Wood is back, and she's started a new social media consulting business! Relevate Strategies Topics: Capitalism trumped fascism; the Epstein scandal isn't going away; signs that the tides against donald are turning; and why it's important not to declare that democracy is dead if you're feeling frightened. All that and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Topics: Jody had brunch with Martin Sheen and that got us talking about the Charlie Sheen documentary. We also talked about her new podcast, The Politics Bar; cosmetic surgery; what it was like in Malibu in the '70s...and then we launched some political talk about trump, JD, their stupid, fascist agenda, and how free speech is only for the right. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Topics: Jody had brunch with Martin Sheen and that got us talking about the Charlie Sheen documentary. We also talked about her new podcast, The Politics Bar; cosmetic surgery; what it was like in Malibu in the '70s...and then we launched some political talk about trump, JD, their stupid, fascist agenda, and how free speech is only for the right. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steph is back! Just two best friends talking about politics and life: The latest COVID vaccine; weight loss/menopause; Newsom is killing it; donald's poor health and much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Actor Jon Cryer of Two and a Half Men & Pretty In Pink joins me to talk about acting, politics and Hollywood parties! Oh my! Topics: We chatted a little about Hollywood parties, his career, “his famousness,” and then we discussed our current political nightmare: how Americans--including political leaders--are handling the fascist takeover; Boomers are showing up and protesting; many people are speculating about donald's health; what a Vance presidency could look like; resistance from voters during red state town halls, and so much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian Karem is a White House Columnist and his latest book is titled Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. He's a political analyst for CNN and hosts the "Just Ask The Question" podcast. Topics: How legacy media has eroded over the decades, Gavin Newsom's strategy to fight the Republicans; the strategy behind military operations being deployed in blue cities; The Epstein story is not going away and much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Brian Karem is a White House Columnist and his latest book is titled Free the Press: The Death of American Journalism and How to Revive It. He's a political analyst for CNN and hosts the "Just Ask The Question" podcast. Topics: How legacy media has eroded over the decades, Gavin Newsom's strategy to fight the Republicans; the strategy behind military operations being deployed in blue cities; The Epstein story is not going away and much more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Greg Olear is back! He's the author of Rough Beast, PREVAIL columnist & podcaster, and co-host of The Five 8 on YouTube. Topics: We talked about Gavin Newsom's political strategy, and how his engagement with Trump is both effective and entertaining. Greg highlighted the importance of strong opposition leadership in the US, and compared current political dynamics to the rise of Hitler in Nazi Germany, emphasizing the lack of effective resistance in the early stages. Several Democratic governors are showing up for democracy, and more Democratic leaders need to step up their game. Melania came up--why is no one questioning her about her thoughts on Epstein and his relationship with her husband? All that and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Wood is back! Topics: Sarah shares whether or not she thinks fascism will take hold; misogyny is on the rise; the Epstein files--are they a threat to Donald or will MAGA care? Republicans have a history of protecting rapists and we have their quotes; what happens if Vance takes over? All that and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rachel is back and her new book is titled Hit 'Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game, and she's the co-host of This is America on The Cycle on Substack. Topics: The 2026 midterms--where the focus needs to be, and will there even be elections? Musk’s possible third-party threat would hurt GOP if he actually goes through with it; Democrats are progressing in their fight against fascism, but the party as a whole is still not getting it; MAGA is currently unraveling over the Trump regime claim there is no list or that it’s a “Democrat hoax,” but will it last or does it eventually go away? If we want to win, it’s up to us to make sure the people in our lives who aren't paying attention understand what’s happening. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jess Craven is a political content creator—she’s @jesscraven101 on all platforms-- the author of "Chop Wood, Carry Water Daily Actions” on Substack, and the co-host of the Practivist Pod. She aims to help average Americans become more engaged in the political process and to help elect more progressive lawmakers everywhere. Topics: Jess weighs in on the "Will there be midterms?" debate. SPOILER, she does think they'll happen and she's very optimistic. We briefly discuss the trump/Musk feud and what it could mean if Musk follows through with a third party; how MAGA is reacting to the news there are no Epstein files; Democrats need a more unified messge and they need to delay, obstruct and fight MAGA every step of the way. Last, we talk about how grassroots organizing has always been the way of change and how we all need to recognize our individual power in the face of fascist autocracy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Steph is back! We had an in-depth chat about how the current fascist regime is affecting us-- us meaning all of us--and why it's so important to engage. Steph shared a story from grade school when she witnessed racism from a teacher, she told her father, and he confronted the principal--the outcome was positive. We discuss where Democrats need to step up their game, and it's up to voters to pressure those who need a push. We covered a lot, and we hope you'll come along for the ride. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Burris is a reporter at Raw Story, Alternet and Salon. Topics: Supreme Court sides with South Carolina in ruling allowing states to cut off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood and what that will mean; Trump's mental/physical health and corporate media's double-standard; the difference in what Raw Story reporters can cover compared to what's being reported on by the cable news shows; how the resistence is showing up and the Democratic Party is failing to meet this urgent, dangerous moment. All that and more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cheri is back for another rousing conversation. We start the show with our critiques of "And Just Like That," and then we dive into politics. Topics: what constitutes an effective political ad; Tucker Carlson went after Ted Cruz and Cheri emphasizes that no matter what things may look like, there's always something nefarious going on behind the scenes; podcasters and influencers who are vocal resisters don't always feel safe--Cheri talked about her experiences as a vocal critic of donald, including being hacked, targeted, and banned from media appearances. We covered all that and much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jared Yates Sexton: Political Analyst, The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis, Co-Host Muckrake Podcast, newsletter Dispatches From A Collapsing State, Board: The Change Campaign. Topics: the psychological and emotional toll of combating authoritarianism, the importance of self-care and maintaining a grounded perspective; our mixed feelings about Gavin Newsom, we acknowledgehis political skills while expressing skepticism about his trustworthiness due to past actions; Jared criticized politicians who switch sides without admitting to their past actions, particularly those responsible for creating Trumpism, and the importance of discomfort as a catalyst for change, both personally and on a national scale. Jared emphasized that Americans are now experiencing the same economic and political challenges that people worldwide have faced, urging voters to use this discomfort as a message to seek better solutions. All that and so much more. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Wajahat Ali is the editor of The Left Hook Substack & Co-host of The Democracy-Ish Podcast. Topics: Wajahat talked about the challenges of maintaining hope and mental health while resisting a right-wing authoritarian regime; the normalization of extreme conspiracy theories and violence under Trump's presidency; concerns about the integrity of future elections; the dangers of underestimating Trump's willingness to stay in power, including the possibility of declaring martial law and suspending elections; the potential for abuse of personal data and the creation of a surveillance state, highlighting Palantir's past support for Israel, and where legacy and independent media are now as well as where they need to go. All that and more! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy