Dave Levinthal & Jonathan Larsen
The Conversation - S2 - E7
CPI Editor-at-Large Dave Levinthal on Trump's plan to sidestep 2020 investigations. TYT Investigates and The Root dive into Buttigieg
The Conversation: Season 2 - 57 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.