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The Conversation - S2 - E47
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.
The Conversation: Season 2 - 97 Episode s
2x1 - Gabe Tobias & James Mackler
January 2, 2020
The AOC-inspired Movement School trains progressive organizers. Veteran Black Hawk pilot is running for US Senate seat in Tennessee.
2x2 - Sweta Chakraborty & Lawrence Lessig
January 6, 2020
Bernie's plan to combat climate change. Professor Larry Lessig on the electoral college.
2x3 - Adam Eichen & Jonathan Larsen
January 7, 2020
Grassroots money beats Amazon in Seattle. Jonathan Larsen on the National Prayer breakfast.
2x4 - Cenk Uygur
January 8, 2020
Cenk Uygur on his Democratic opponent Christy Smith.
2x5 - Heidi Sloan & Jim Keady
January 8, 2020
TX-25 Congressional Candidate Heidi Sloan joins "The Conversation." Jim Keady on The Green New Deal.
2x6 - Lilly Adams & Donald McInnis
January 9, 2020
Lilly Adams on Trump's Nuclear Weapons policy. The murder and aftermath of 12-year-old Stephanie Crowe.
2x7 - Dave Levinthal & Jonathan Larsen
January 13, 2020
CPI Editor-at-Large Dave Levinthal on Trump's plan to sidestep 2020 investigations. TYT Investigates and The Root dive into Buttigieg
2x8 - Briahna Joy Gray & Colby Hall
January 14, 2020
Bernie's National Press Secretary Briahna Joy Gray on media coverage of Sanders. Mediaite found Editor Colby Hall on Warren vs Sanders.
2x9 - Nathan J. Robinson & Mel Gagarin
January 15, 2020
Why You Should Be A Socialist. NY-6 candidate Mel Gagarin on his progressive activism.
2x10 - Chloe Hilliard
January 16, 2020
Chloe Hilliard on her new book “F*** Your Diet”
2x11 - Byron Reese & Amanda Edwards
January 21, 2020
Gigaom CEO Byron Reese on the internet's impact on society. Amanda Edwards challenges Sen. John Cornyn in Texas.
2x12 - Alex Gibney
January 21, 2020
Director Alex Gibney on new documentary’Citizen K’
2x13 - Cassie King & Sean Lai McMahon
January 22, 2020
Cassie King from "Direct Action Everywhere." Attorney Sean Lai McMahon joins The Conversation.
2x14 - Tomas Ramos & Jonathan Metzl
January 23, 2020
Tomas Ramos on the issues facing New Yorkers. Jonathan Metzl on the future of gun research.
2x15 - Rachel Ventura & Russ Cirincione
January 27, 2020
Candidate Rachel Ventura on how progressive policies will help IL-11. Candidate Russ Cirincione on bringing progressive solutions to NJ-6.
2x16 - Jackie Fielder & Cenk Uygur
January 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.
2x17 - Zachary Siegel & Sean Shaw
January 29, 2020
What is Joe Biden's 'crack house' crusade. Attorney & Civic Leader Sean Shaw on Gov. Desantis' 'poll tax.'
2x18 - Shaniyat Chowdhury & Frances Yasmeen Motiwalla
January 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.
2x19 - Krystal Ball & Amanda Terkel
February 3, 2020
Krystal Ball on her new book "The Populist's Guide to 2020." When will the media take progressives seriously?
2x20 - Ezra Klein
February 4, 2020
Ezra Klein on his book “Why We’re Polorized.”
2x21 - Nabilah Islam & Amanda Siebe
February 5, 2020
Nabilah Islam on Trump's Muslim ban expansion. Amanda Siebe on the issues affecting OR-1
2x22 - Noam Chomsky
February 5, 2020
Noam Chomsky joins The Conversation.
2x23 - Kim McCarthy & Rob Richie
February 6, 2020
The issues affecting Ohio District 73. Rob Richie on ranked choice voting.
2x24 - Mike Siegel & Lindsey Boylan
February 10, 2020
Former Lawyer and Teacher running for Congress in TX-10. Lindsey Boylan is running to unseat NY Rep. Jerry Nadler.
2x25 - Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Wendell Potter
February 12, 2020
Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez on her campaign for US Senate. Former Health Insurance exec turned whistleblower.
2x26 - Rishi Kumar & Thom Hartmann
February 13, 2020
Rishi Kumar on his Congressional Campaign. Thom Hartmann on the Republican war on voting.
2x27 - Alexander Sammon & Babs Ramsey
February 17, 2020
Small dollar donations vs high dollar, pay for access fundraising. Babs Ramsey on Nebraska's farmers, ending Trump tariffs.
2x28 - Lorena Garcia & Jennifer Cohn
February 18, 2020
Lorena Garcia on running against John Hickenlooper. Can electronic voting machines be hacked?
2x29 - Ken Klippenstein & Ryan Grim
February 19, 2020
Leaked Bloomberg campaign NDA. Bloomberg is stealing staffers from local campaigns.
2x30 - Amy Cox & Munira Ahmed
February 20, 2020
Amy Cox is running for State Rep in Ohio's 43rd district. Munira Ahmed on how her photo inspired artist Shepard Fairey.
2x31 - Bill Theobald & Suraj Patel
February 24, 2020
Will swing state's 2020 hacking protections hold? Suraj Patel's bid to unseat Rep. Carolyn Maloney.
2x32 - Donna Imam
February 26, 2020
Donna Imam on her grassroots congressional campaign.
2x33 - Ari Herstand & Sara Azari
February 27, 2020
CA assembly bill 5's impact on the music industry. New book highlights all of Trump's crimes.
2x34 - Skylar Hurwitz & Stephen Smith
March 2, 2020
Skylar Hurwitz on his congressional campaign. Stephen Smith on the WV can't wait movement.
2x35 - Cenk Uygur
March 4, 2020
Cenk Uygur discusses his congressional campaign.
2x36 - Imam Abdul Malik Mujahid & Caroline Phillips
March 5, 2020
Violence in New Delhi over India's 'citizenship' law. Cannabis festival raises social justice awareness.
2x37 - Lizz Winstead
March 9, 2020
Daily Show creator Lizz Winstead joins The Conversation.
2x38 - Jen Perelman & Terron Sims
March 11, 2020
Jen Perelman on her race against Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Terron Sims on HR-51, the DC Admission Act.
2x39 - Rudy Reves & Dr. Sweta Chakraborty
March 12, 2020
Rudy Reves on surviving the San Diego fires. Dr. Chakraborty on the dangers of Covid-19.
2x40 - Jerry Mitchell
March 18, 2020
New book reopens unsolved murders during civil rights era.
2x41 - Ryan Grim
April 6, 2020
The Intercept's Ryan Grim joins The Conversation to discuss the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden.
2x42 - Mehdi Hasan
April 8, 2020
The Intercept's Mehdi Hasan joins The Conversation to discuss Trump and Iran.
2x43 - Norman Broderick & Kshama Sawant
April 9, 2020
"Suppressed" Documentary star Norman Broderick | Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant
2x44 - Nomi Prins & Ruth Ben-Ghiat
April 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.
2x45 - Shaun King
April 14, 2020
Shaun King speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the end of Bernie Sanders' campaign.
2x46 - David Sirota
April 14, 2020
David Sirota speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential run.
2x47 - Ruth Sanchez & Andy Grieve
April 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.
2x48 - Frank Smyth & Albert Lee
April 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.
2x49 - Ti-Hua Chang & Eric Ohlsen
April 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.
2x50 - David Dayen
April 21, 2020
Journalist David Dayen speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about banks seizing stimulus checks.
2x51 - Harvey Kaye, Vanessa Potkin, & Peter Neufeld
April 22, 2020
Harvey Kaye on his new book "FDR on Democracy." Vanessa Potkin & Peter Neufeld on the new Netflix show The Innocence Files.
2x52 - Hector Oseguera & John Iadarola
April 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.
2x53 - Dave Weigel & Vic Dibitetto
April 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.
2x54 - Katherine Stewart & Zahra Burton
April 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.
2x55 - John Nichols & Elie Mystal
April 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.
2x56 - Jonathan Metzl & Adam Eichen
April 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.
2x57 - Sarah Dowland & Ken Wyniemko
May 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.
2x58 - Thearse McCalmon & Kenya Evelyn
May 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.
2x59 - Jay Willis & Shahid Buttar
May 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.
2x60 - Kara Eastman & Mike Magee
May 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.
2x61 - Josh Fox & David Klein
May 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.
2x62 - Michael Brooks
May 12, 2020
Michael Brooks speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about how the left can counteract the so-called "intellectual dark web".
2x63 - Dr. Rashad Richey & Ryan Felton
May 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.
2x64 - Adrienne Lawrence
May 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.
2x65 - Justin Jackson
May 18, 2020
LA Chargers' Justin Jackson joins TYT.
2x66 - Zach Carter & Kai Newkirk
May 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.
2x67 - Theo Henderson & Andrew Romano
May 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.
2x68 - Ben Crump
May 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.
2x69 - Bernie Sanders
May 22, 2020
Bernie Sanders on the unity task force, uniting progressives. Bernie Sanders is still fighting for progressives.
2x70 - David Sirota John Salzinger, & Seungah Jeong
May 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.
2x71 - Jesse Eisinger & Alex Sammon
May 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.
2x72 - Ramy Youssef
May 28, 2020
Comedian Ramy Youssef speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about the new season of his show "Ramy".
2x73 - Ben Jealous
June 1, 2020
Ben Jealous speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about George Floyd's death and police brutality during the protests.
2x74 - Ken Klippenstein & Judah Friedlander
June 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.
2x75 - Joe Walsh & Mike Broihier
June 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.
2x76 - Dr. Rashad Richey
June 4, 2020
Dr. Rashad Richey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the George Floyd protests in Atlanta.
2x77 - Adam McKay, Margaret Klein, & Samelys Lopez
June 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.
2x78 - Jennifer Larsen & Jackie Fielder
June 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.
2x79 - Baba Akili & Kim Mangone
June 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.
2x80 - Nina Turner & Lauren Ashcraft
June 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.
2x81 - Jonathan Herzog & Nate McMurray
June 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.
2x82 - Fisher Stevens, Jean-Éric Vergne, Kathryn Boyd-Batstone, & Melinna Bobadilla
June 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.
2x83 - James Felton Keith & Steve Hill
June 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.
2x84 - Jamaal Bowman & Khaled Abdelghany
June 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.
2x85 - Kenya Evelyn & Derrell Bradford
June 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.
2x86 - Isiah James & Shaniyat Chowdhury
June 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.
2x87 - Ron Perlman
June 19, 2020
Ron Perlman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his Twitter beef with Ted Cruz.
2x88 - Sean Shaw & Elie Mystal
June 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.
2x89 - Sarah Jaffe & Ti-Hua Chang
June 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.
2x90 - Maya Rockeymoore Cummings
June 25, 2020
Dr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about her three part strategy to manage the coronavirus pandemic.
2x91 - Gary Chambers
June 29, 2020
Gary Chambers speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his viral address to a school board in Louisiana.
2x92 - Lizz Winstead & Suraj Patel
June 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.
2x93 - Ron Suskind
July 1, 2020
Founder of Bongomedia Ron Suskind speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his extensive journalism career and new app.
2x94 - Maytha Alhassen
July 2, 2020
Maytha Alhassen speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about the police abolition movement.
2x95 - Nayyera Haq & Jess Scarene
July 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.
2x96 - Eynelys Vinson & David Shimer
July 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.
2x97 - Rev. William Barber
July 8, 2020
Civil Rights Activist Rev. William Barber speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about fighting for economic justice.