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Eynelys Vinson & David Shimer
The Conversation - S2 - E96
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.
The Conversation: Season 2 - 101 Episode s
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.
2x98 - Jermaine Starr & Ashley McGirt
July 9, 2020
Journalist Terrell Jermaine Starr speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about his new podcast "Black Diplomats". Therapist and author Ashley McGirt on the deep effects of historical and systematic trauma.
2x99 - Dolores Huerta
July 13, 2020
Dolores Huerta speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about living a life of advocacy and activism.
2x100 - Ken Klippenstein & Simona Grace
July 14, 2020
Journalist Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his Twitter exchange with Elon Musk. Founder of Moms in Office Simona Grace on her efforts to expand how many mothers get elected to public office.
2x101 - Kenya Evelyn & Dylan Brody
July 15, 2020
Humorist and author Dylan Brody speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about making comedy during covid-19. Guardian reporter Kenya Evelyn on why minority communities in the U.S. have a higher risk of contacting covid-19.
2x102 - Bob the Drag Queen & Jason Harrow
July 16, 2020
Bob the Drag Queen speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how drag queens fight for social change. Chief Counsel at Equal Citizens Jason Harrow speaks with Francesca Fiorentini about how to fix the electoral college.
2x103 - Wade McMullen & Ihssan Leckey
July 20, 2020
Congressional candidate Ihssan Leckey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why she decided to run for Joe Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts. Managing attorney at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Wade McMullen on how Trump is continuing to limit immigration.
2x104 - Jen Perelman & Ryan Grim
July 21, 2020
Jen Perelman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her congressional race against Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida. TYT Contributor Ryan Grim on progressive candidates in democratic primaries.
2x105 - Jeet Heer & Mustafa Tameez
July 23, 2020
National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation Jeet Heer speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about unidentified federal agents clashing with protesters in Portland. Former DHS consultant Mustafa Tameez on Trump's illegal use of force against protestors in Portland.
2x106 - Richard Kreitner & Jonathan Metzl
July 27, 2020
Author Richard Kreitner speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how disunion in the United States could lead to states seceding. Professor and author Jonathan Metzl on Trump's abysmal handling of Covid-19.
2x107 - Thomas Frank & Mary Ziegler
July 28, 2020
Journalist and Author Thomas Frank speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the history of populism in the U.S. Author Mary Ziegler on the current state of women's reproductive rights in the U.S.
2x108 - Rebecca Parson & Ilyse Hogue
July 29, 2020
Congressional candidate Rebecca Parson speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about her run to represent Washington's 6th district. Author and President of NARAL Pro Choice America Ilyse Hogue on how the radical right is on the verge of banning abortion in the U.S.
2x109 - Eddie Glaude & Dr. Carl Hart
July 30, 2020
Professor Eddie Glaude speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his new book about his new book Begin Again. Scientist, professor, author and activist Dr. Carl Hart on the myth of drugs contributing to the killings of black people.
2x110 - Manuel Oliver
August 3, 2020
Manuel Oliver speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about on his son Jonquin, a victim of gun violence.
2x111 - Ken Klippenstein & John Nichols
August 4, 2020
Reporter for The Nation Ken Klippenstein speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about Trump's attempt to label antifa as a terrorist organization. The Nation's National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols on why the mainstream Democratic Party is rejecting progressive ideals.
2x112 - Maytha Alhassen & Sheryl Ring
August 5, 2020
Maytha Alhassen speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why so many people still aren't wearing masking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenants Rights Attorney and Advocate Sheryl Ring on the eviction crisis caused by COVID-19.
2x113 - Ro Khanna & Dr. Anthea Butler
August 6, 2020
Ro Khanna speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about huge victories for progressives across the map. University of Pennsylvania Professor Dr. Anthea Butler on the reason why evangelicals vote for Trump.
2x114 - Melba Pearson & Abené Clayton
August 10, 2020
Candidate for Miami-Dade State Attorney Melba Pearson speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about why she decided to run. Abené Clayton on how Covid-19 spread in California's prison system.
2x115 - Zephyr Teachout & Andru Volinsky
August 11, 2020
Gubernatorial candidate Andru Volinsky speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he's running for the top job in New Hampshire. Zephyr Teachout on her new book about deals with breaking up monopolies.
2x116 - Joe Sandberg, Morgan Pehme, & Daniel DiMauro
August 12, 2020
Aspiration Co-founder Joe Sanberg speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about who actually wins as the economy attempts to recover from Covid-19. Directors of "The Swamp" Morgan Pehme & Daniel DiMauro on how to fix the systemic corruption at the heart of Congress right now.
2x117 - Céline Semaan & Jessica Malaty Rivera
August 13, 2020
Slow Factory Foundation Founder Céline Semaan speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about how the explosion in Beirut has become a catalyst for revolution in Lebanon. Infectious Disease Expert Jessica Malaty Rivera on how important it is to make science useful to the general public.
2x118 - Alex Morse
August 14, 2020
Congressional candidate Alex Morse speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the targeted attack to ruin his campaign.
2x119 - Brent Welder & Zack Malitz
August 17, 2020
Zack Malitz speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about holding Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, accountable for Texas' Covid-19 response. Brent Welder on the influence of corporate lobbyist on the DNC.
2x120 - Cori Bush
August 18, 2020
Cori Bush speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how she toppled a political dynasty.
2x121 - Noam Chomky
August 19, 2020
Noam Chomky speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how consent to nominate Joe Biden was manufactured by the mainstream media.
2x122 - Nina Turner
August 21, 2020
Nina Turner speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about what the future of the Democratic Party looks like.
2x123 - Anthony Baxter
August 24, 2020
Filmmaker Anthony Baxter speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his new documentary "You've Been Trumped Too".
2x124 - Lex Steppler & Jared A. Ball
August 25, 2020
Dignity and Power Now Director Lex Steppler speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the situation around the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Morgan State University Professor Jared A. Ball on how race and class are inseparable.
2x125 - Marjon Carlos & Monifa Bandele
August 26, 2020
Journalist Marjon Carlos speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about how Cardi B is an advocate for progressive policies and female empowerment. Senior VP of Moms Rising Monifa Bandele on the upcoming Black National Convention.
2x126 - Rashad Richey & David Kim
August 27, 2020
CA-34 Congressional candidate David Kim speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his run to represent his community. Radio Host Rashad Richey on the police killing of Jacob Blake.
2x127 - Chuck Rocha & Jenna Arnold
August 31, 2020
Jenna Arnold speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her new book Raising Our Hands. Chuck Rocha on how Bernie Sanders brought latinos into the progressive movement.
2x128 - Paula Jean Swearengin & Alicia Garza
September 1, 2020
Paula Jean Swearengin and Alicia Garza speak with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation.
2x129 - David Becker & Max Burns
September 2, 2020
David Becker and Max Burns speak with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation.
2x130 - Jason Stanley & Fadi Quran
September 3, 2020
Yale University professor Jason Stanley speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about the Trump administrations fascist politics. Avaaz Campaign Director Fadi Quran on the rise of Covid-19 misinformation on Facebook.
2x131 - Eric Ohlsen & Dr. Wendy Osefo
September 9, 2020
Democrat strategist Dr. Wendy Osefo speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the presidential race and Joe Biden's outreach to progressives. Eric Ohlsen on why he needed to run for Mayor of Palmdale.
2x132 - Joanne Bagshaw & Eddie Kim
September 10, 2020
Author Joanne Bagshaw speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why it's important to understand feminism. Eddie Kim on how Save the Children became a conspiracy grift.
2x133 - Solomon Rajput & Brandon Tucker
September 11, 2020
ACLU of Tennessee Policy Director Brandon Tucker speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about how free speech and protesters are being criminalized. Chair of Done Waiting Solomon Rajput on how his organization can help progressive campaigns across the U.S.
2x134 - Shahid Buttar
September 14, 2020
CA-12 Congressional Candidate Shahid Buttar speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the disagreements between himself and his campaign staff.
2x135 - Richard Ojeda & Aida Rodriguez
September 15, 2020
Retired Major Richard Ojeda speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the goals of No Dem Left Behind. Aida Rodriguez on how this year's Emmy nominations failed latinx actors.
2x136 - Liz Garbus & Lisa Cortes
September 16, 2020
Liz Garbus and Lisa Cortes speak with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about their new movie All In: The Fight for Democracy.
2x137 - Sasha Abramsky & Dr. Sweta Chakraborty
September 17, 2020
Nation Columnist Sasha Abramsky speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about Trump's threat to democracy. Climate Change Expert Sweta Chakraborty on how to communicate the reality of the risks of climate change.
2x138 - Ravi Patel
September 21, 2020
Actor Ravi Patel speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his new docuseries.
2x139 - Alex Gibney
September 22, 2020
Alex Gibney
2x140 - Michael Waldman
September 23, 2020
Michael Waldman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the battle over the Supreme Court vacancy.
2x141 - Vijay Ravindran & Gina Torres
September 24, 2020
CEO of Floreo Vijay Ravindran speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how virtual reality can help children on the autism spectrum. Actress Gina Torres on diversity in show business.
2x142 - Jon Hoadley & Xander Schultz
September 25, 2020
State Representative Jon Hoadley speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about his campaign for Michigan's 6th District. When We Band Together Cofounder Xander Schultz on how the Moria refugee camp is handling the recent fires.
2x143 - David Becker & Greg Ellis
September 28, 2020
Actor, author, and host of the "The Respondent" Greg Ellis speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about why men are struggling emotionally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Election Innovation & Research's David Becker on making a plan and voting early.
2x144 - Michael Patrick Oristian & Pam Keith
September 29, 2020
Former Congressional Candidate Michael Patrick Oristian speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he supports everything Trump does. FL-18 Congressional Nominee Pam Keith on the controversies surrounding her Republican opponent.
2x145 - James Thompson & Tara Palmeri
September 30, 2020
Judicial candidate for KS-18 James Thompson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his struggle with cancer and how he got on the ballet to be a judge. Investigative Reporter Tara Palmeri on her new podcast Broken: Seeking Justice.
2x146 - Derek W. Black & Angelica Dueñas
October 1, 2020
Author of Schoolhouse Burning Derek W. Black speaks with Emma Vigeland on The Conversation about Betsy Devos' attack on America's public education system. Congressional Candidate Angelica Dueñas on why she can't be bought.