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Igor Volsky & John Perkin
The Conversation - S1 - E69
Igor Volsky talks gun control, John Perkins on economic hitmen
The Conversation: Season 1 - 101 Episode s
1x19 - Alex Lawson & Mari Urbina
March 20, 2019
Can Medicare for All become reality? 2020 race heating up, more candidates running.
1x20 - Ramesh Srinivasan & Ieva Jusionyte
March 21, 2019
Can Progressives reign in big tech? Emergency responders on the US-Mexico border.
1x21 - Maryam Jameel & Bill Scher
March 25, 2019
Workplace racism ignored by the government? Are small donors a problem for the Democrats in 2020?
1x22 - Pilar Marrero & Jake Johnson
March 26, 2019
The Progressive case against Maduro. Mercenaries for hire in Haiti.
1x23 - Rihana Gunn-Wright & Colby Hall
March 27, 2019
What's going on with The Conway's? Making the Green New Deal real?
1x24 - Lindsey Allen & Lauren Gill
March 28, 2019
Taking action against climate change. Wayne Messam announcement. Prison labor used for church landscaping.
1x25 - Tulsi Gabbard
March 29, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard on her Presidential Bid.
1x26 - Lawrence Lessing, Shani Robinson, & Anna Simonton
April 1, 2019
Larry Lessig on rank choice voting. Atlanta's school cheating scandal. teacherontrial.com
1x27 - Harvey Wasserman & Stephany Rose Spaulding
April 2, 2019
Demanding Nuclear Energy Safety. Stephany Rose Spaulding announces candidacy.
1x28 - Glenn Greenwald
April 4, 2019
Cenk Uygur and Glenn Greenwald discuss Trump, Russia, Venezuela and more.
1x29 - Lance Reddick
April 8, 2019
Cenk Uygur and Lance Reddick discuss acting, politics and more.
1x30 - Michelle Romero & Nathan Spiteri
April 9, 2019
Hosted by Brooke Thomas. Diversifying the calls for climate action. The effects of sexual assault on victims.
1x31 - John Pippin & Liz Whyte
April 10, 2019
Hosted by Mark Thompson. Ending animal testing in medical research. Report: Big Pharma, Gov't worsened opioid epidemic.
1x32 - Wayne Messam
April 11, 2019
2020 candidate Wayne Messam on his vision for America.
1x33 - Tulsi Gabbard
April 12, 2019
Tulsi Gabbard on Net Neutrality, Julian Assange, and Party Unity.
1x34 - Vicky Ward & Cory Doctorow
April 17, 2019
Hosted by Mark Thompson. Corruption inside the Kushner family. Politics, technology, and social change.
1x35 - Rabbi Michael Pollack, Nikki Bailey, Emma Dicicco
April 18, 2019
Hosted by Brooke Thomas. New Gillette Ad promotes body positivity. Anti-corruption action in Pennsylvania.
1x36 - Dana Milbank & Max Blumenthal
April 23, 2019
Dana Milbank on the 2020 field. Why does America choose power over people.
1x37 - Metta World Peace
April 24, 2019
Metta World Peace on TYT with Cenk Uygur and Rick Strom.
1x38 - Thearse McCalmon & Chuck Nice
April 25, 2019
Hosted by Brooke Thomas. Thearse McCalmon on her mayoral race. Chuck Nice calls for climate change.
1x39 - Tim Ryan
April 29, 2019
Congressman Tim Ryan on why he's running for President and what he wants to accomplish.
1x40 - Regina Williams-Preston, Alita Guillén, & Julia Guillén
April 30, 2019
Regina Williams-Preston on her mayoral race. Alita & Julia Guillen on overcoming adversity.
1x41 - John Pudner & Michael Lighty
May 1, 2019
Moving on from Mueller. The Medicare for America scam.
1x42 - Peter Daou
May 2, 2019
Peter Daou sits down with TYT.
1x43 - Isha Tobi & Gregory Jaczko
May 6, 2019
Truly inclusive climate action. Nuclear Energy: essential or catastrophic?
1x44 - News Media
May 7, 2019
Hosted by Brooke Thomas. Fighting the food industry. News media fails pubic on climate change.
1x45 - Josh Androsky, Joshua Collins, Zefrey Throwell, & Carlos Marroquin
May 8, 2019
Democratic Socialist truck driver runs for congress. Join Zefrey Throwell, Carlos Marroquin and Josh Androsky as they discuss our latest documentary, Free Parking. This segment is made possible by our friends at Aspiration, a financial firm with a conscience, allowing us to do well and do good. Find out how you can open an account that doesn’t use your deposits to fund fossil fuel projects by going to Aspiration.com/TYT.
1x46 - Mike Gravel
May 9, 2019
Mike Gravel on his 2020 Presidential bid.
1x47 - Rachel Lears
May 10, 2019
'Knock Down The House' Director Rachel Lears Joins TYT
1x48 - Andy Zee & Patrick Nelson
May 13, 2019
Organizing against the Trump regime. Giving NY Progressives a voice in the primaries.
1x49 - Bruce Gibney & Lee McIntyre
May 14, 2019
The value of science in the 'post-truth era.' Who keeps the executive branch honest?
1x50 - Richard D. Wolff
May 15, 2019
Is there a cure for capitalism?
1x51 - Angel Padilla & Laurie Luhn
May 16, 2019
The plan to defeat Trump in 2020. Fox News' culture of sexual harassment.
1x52 - Ben Gleib
May 21, 2019
Ben Gleib on taking back American democracy.
1x53 - Anthony Clark & Kira Lerner
May 22, 2019
Anthony Clark on inequality and fighting for local communities. Tracking device use put on hold due to investigative reporting.
1x54 - Kai Newkirk, Neckbeard Deathcamp, & Morgan Sell
May 23, 2019
West Virginians arrested protesting "toxic" Rockwool plant. Fighting white supremacy with black metal.
1x55 - Julia Peocock & Shevrin Jones
May 28, 2019
High School teacher takes on GOP congressman. The fight to protect Florida's youth against gun violence.
1x56 - Brian Solis
May 29, 2019
The history of homegrown American terrorism. Brian Solis analyzes the effects of "digital distractions."
1x57 - John Ziegler & Dahlia Lithwick
May 30, 2019
Robert Mueller should testify publicly. Pelosi picks politics over law.
1x58 - Jordan Klepper
May 30, 2019
Jordan Klepper discusses his new docuseries "Klepper."
1x59 - John Delaney
May 31, 2019
John Delaney on his 2020 Presidential bid.
1x60 - Participant
June 4, 2019
'Participant' uses 3D printing to make wheelchairs affordable. How Progressive leaders and activists can get results.
1x61 - Dana Gould
June 5, 2019
Hosted by Mark Thompson. Dana Gould on his career; from stand up to podcasts.
1x62 - Ashlee Marie Preston
June 6, 2019
Hosted by Brooke Thomas. Ashlee Marie Preston on the marginalization of the Black Trans community.
1x63 - Ryan Grim
June 10, 2019
Ryan Grim discusses his new book "We've Got People."
1x64 - Andrew Yang
June 11, 2019
Andrew Yang on his 2020 presidential campaign.
1x65 - Matt McGorry
June 12, 2019
Actor Matt McGorry on being an activist and feminist
1x66 - Thom Hartmann
June 13, 2019
Thom Hartmann on his book “The Hidden History of Guns and the 2nd Amendment”
1x67 - David West
June 18, 2019
Former NBA player David West on ‘The Right Side of History’
1x68 - Bart Campolo & Heidi Pease
June 20, 2019
Heidi Pease on blockchain technology. Bart Campolo on leaving Christianity for Secular Humanism.
1x69 - Igor Volsky & John Perkin
June 24, 2019
Igor Volsky talks gun control, John Perkins on economic hitmen
1x70 - Caleb Ecarma & Shahid Buttar
June 25, 2019
Caleb Ecarma on Tucker Carlson’s history with the Koch Brothers, Nancy Pelosi’s challenger talks to TYT
1x71 - Dave Weigel & Lisa Hymas
July 1, 2019
Washington Post reporter Dave Weigel talks politics, 2020 race. The need for a climate crisis debate.
1x72 - Zubin Damania MD & John Ziegler
July 2, 2019
How to change the health care system. John Ziegler debates Cenk on his Hill op-ed.
1x73 - Ron Perlman
July 3, 2019
Award winning Actor Ron Perlman talks politics, and acting.
1x74 - Jarrett Hill & Shaheera Jalil Albasit
July 8, 2019
Jarrett Hill on Channel Q, Young progressives challenging the establishment
1x75 - Caleb Cain & Chavisa Woods
July 9, 2019
YouTube radicalized former Alt-Right follower, 100 Times: A Memoir of Sexism
1x76 - Mike Monetta & Greg Palast
July 10, 2019
Mike Monetta on Wolf-PAC, Venezuela’s stolen election
1x77 - Aisha Wahab & Lauren Ashcraft
July 11, 2019
First Afghan-American woman elected to public office, New Progressive is challenging the establishment
1x78 - Roni Geva & Jose Caballero
July 15, 2019
Hosted by Brooke Thomas. Normalizing abortion through comedy. Progressive candidate from San Diego aims to challenge Rep. Susan Davis.
1x79 - Aeiramique Glass & Celeste Watkins-Hayes
July 16, 2019
Hosted by Brooke Thomas. Community Organizer and Activist aims to unset Dem. Rep. Juan Vargas. How women living with HIV/AIDS confront inequality.
1x80 - Tim Samuels
July 17, 2019
Hosted by Mark Thompson. Tim Samuels on working with soldiers with PTSD.
1x81 - Ro Khanna & Betsy Sweet
July 18, 2019
Ro Khanna talks politics with Cenk. 2020 Senate candidate is running to unseat Sen. Susan Collins.
1x82 - Lee Fang & Reggie Hubbard
July 22, 2019
"Close The Camps" protests held in over 40 states. Right-wing orgs caught soliciting protesters to oppose fur ban in CA.
1x83 - Vic Mensa
July 23, 2019
Vic Mensa on creating music in "Trump's America."
1x84 - Anthony Scarmucci
July 24, 2019
Former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci on TYT.
1x85 - Brian Fallon
July 29, 2019
How Demand Justice is fighting to reform the Supreme Court.
1x86 - Liam O’Mara & Nathan Carpenter
August 1, 2019
College professor takes on California Republican, The next renewable energy state
1x87 - Mike Wassenar & Michael Patrick Lynch
August 5, 2019
FCC strips local public institutions of benefits, discounted access to cable. "Know-It-All society" critiques culture of "we know" and "they don't."
1x88 - Richard Miron & James Garbarino
August 6, 2019
New documentary follows woman and her 200 pet birds. How the justice system can give juvenile offenders a second chance.
1x89 - Alex Morse & Ben Cohen
August 7, 2019
Meet the newest Justice Democrat. Ben Cohen's history with Bernie Sanders.
1x90 - Morgan Harper & Andy Freedman
August 8, 2019
Justice Democrats endorse NEW candidate, Reuniting refugees and their families
1x91 - Lindsey Ellefson & Elizabeth Spiers
August 12, 2019
Breitbart viewership has dropped 75% since Trump took office. Democrats have an "inability to think past the next election cycle."
1x92 - Bill de Blasio
August 13, 2019
Mayor Bill de Blasio on his 2020 run.
1x93 - Kara Eastman & Andrew Jacobs
August 14, 2019
Meet the newest Justice Democrats 2020 congressional candidate. Smithfield guilty of antibiotics abuse, and severe animal cruelty.
1x94 - Daryl Johnson & Igor Volsky
August 15, 2019
Intelligence analyst sounded alarm on rightwing extremism 10 years ago. "Walmart Must Act" campaign calls on store to stop selling firearms.
1x95 - Ken Klippenstein & Andrew Marantz
August 19, 2019
Leaked FBI docs reveal "black identity extremists" classified as threat. Should the internet have gatekeepers?
1x96 - Darcy Lockman
August 20, 2019
Darcy Lockman on "The Myth of Equal Partnership."
1x97 - Lizz Winstead & Mike Siegel
August 21, 2019
Abortion AF uses humor to destigmatize, expose anti-choice extremism. Former teacher, lawyer running for congress against Texas Rep. McCaul.
1x98 - Hasan Piker & Matt Sheffield
August 22, 2019
Hasan Piker addresses recent online comments. Journalist became Progressive after a decade as a Conservative activist.
1x99 - J.D. Scholten
August 23, 2019
J.D. Scholten aims to unseat Iowa GOP Rep. Steve King.
1x100 - Andrew Romanoff & Brianna Wu
August 26, 2019
Meet the Progressive running against Hickenlooper. Former #Gamergate target running for office.
1x101 - Jonathan Herzog & Dave Levinthal
August 27, 2019
Dave Levinthal & Jonathan Herzog join Cenk on The Conversation
1x102 - M. Xavier Carrigan & Richard Ojeda
August 28, 2019
Member of TYT Army joining for Congress. Richard Ojeda on his medical records being stolen from from VA.
1x103 - Joe Sestak
August 29, 2019
Meet the latest presidential candidate, Joe Sestak.
1x104 - Agatha Bacelar & Rebecca Parson
September 3, 2019
Meet Nancy Pelosi's progressive 2020 primary challenger. Rebecca Parson seeks to unseat U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer.
1x105 - Anthony Scaramucci & Flame Monroe
September 4, 2019
Scaramucci regrets supporting Trump, plans to "make amends." Comedian Flame Monroe, star of Neflix's "They Ready!"
1x106 - David Dennis Jr. & Erica Smith
September 5, 2019
Jay-Z's deal with the NFL conflicts with support of Kaepernick. State Senator Erica Smith seeks to unseat Thom Tillis.
1x107 - David Dennis Jr. & Erica Vladimer
September 9, 2019
Hosted by Brooke Thomas. Kamala Harris releases massive criminal justice reform plan. Erica Vladimer challenging a 14-term Democrat.
1x108 - Nse Ufot & Joan Williams
September 10, 2019
Fighting voter suppression in Georgia. How women can avoid the 'likability trap' at work.
1x109 - Isaiah James & Jodi Gomes
September 11, 2019
Affordable Housing Activist Isiah James is running for congress. "One Child Left Behind" documentary covers 2009 Atlanta cheating scandal.
1x110 - Jonathan Larsen & Stephen Nobel Smith
September 16, 2019
Documents reveal South Bend cops plan to oust black police chief. Meet the progressive populist running for WV governor.
1x111 - Kimberly Graham & Ryan Grim
September 17, 2019
Lawyer for abused children is running for US Senate in Iowa. Biden's War on Drugs.
1x112 - Jim Gaffigan
September 18, 2019
Jim Gaffigan gets serious for role in new dark drama 'American Dreamer.'
1x113 - Thom Hartman
September 19, 2019
Thom Hartman: The Founders would've impeached Trump "in seconds."
1x114 - McKayla Wilkes & Briana Urbina
September 20, 2019
Candidate Briana Urbina seeks to unseat Steny Hoyer. McKayla Wilkes is running to unseat House Majority leader Steny Hoyer.
1x115 - Ro Khanna & Morgan Harper
September 23, 2019
Ro Khanna on "Democracy Dollars." Justice Democrat Morgan Harper on the biggest issues affecting Ohio's 3rd district.
1x116 - Paula Jean Swearengin & Edward Snowden
September 24, 2019
Meet the progressive candidate fighting for West Virginia. Edward Snowden opens up in new memoir, "Permanent Record."
1x117 - Andy Zee 8 Alan Cohn
September 25, 2019
LAPD spied on anti-Trump activists during protests. Cohn is running to unseat FL congressman under investigation.
1x118 - Krystal Ball & Ted Terry
September 26, 2019
Meet the "Millennial Mayor" running for congress. Krystal Ball on Trump's impeachment.
1x119 - Ken Klippenstein & Peter Khalil
September 30, 2019
Ken Klippenstein On Nancy Pelosi's Agenda For Impeachment | Meet the Progressive candidate running for Congress in WA-03