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Nathan J. Robinson & Mel Gagarin
The Conversation - S2 - E9
Why You Should Be A Socialist. NY-6 candidate Mel Gagarin on his progressive activism.
The Conversation: Season 2 - 59 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.