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Stateside with Kai and Carter

The Guardian
Cuba
The Guardian
Voting Rights Act
ICE
Hasan Piker
California
AI Data Centers
Kai Wright
Carter Sherman
Mifepristone
Robert Reich
Los Angeles
Hantavirus
Democratic Party
Javier Becerra
Wisconsin
United States Economy
New York Knicks
San Antonio Spurs
Port Washington

The news is stressful. Talking about it doesn’t have to be. Join The Guardian’s Kai Wright and Carter Sherman for conversations with the best journalists and biggest thinkers. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Andrew Lawrence
Guardian sports writer
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Episode: Knicks v Spurs: the NBA finals a billionaire can’t ruin
Robert Reich
Economist, former U.S. labor secretary, Guardian columnist
The Guardian
Episode: Robert Reich on how Trump's slush fund loss is an opportunity for Democrats
Charlie Berens
Comedian and former journalist, Wisconsin-based activist using humor to engage on local AI data center debates
Independent/Media personality based in Wisconsin
Episode: The comedian taking on AI datacenters
Mónica Baró Sánchez
Cuban journalist in exile in Miami
The Guardian/Cuban exile press
Episode: What if Trump invades Cuba?
Ruaridh Nicoll
Guardian reporter based in Havana
The Guardian
Episode: What if Trump invades Cuba?
Lauren Gambino
Guardian political reporter focused on California politics
The Guardian
Episode: Are Democrats losing in California?
Hasan Piker
Political commentator and streamer on Twitch
HasanAbi/Leftist movement
Episode: What is Hasan Piker’s dude bro project really about?
Dr. Angel Foster
Abortion provider who mails abortion pills to patients nationwide
MAP (Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project)
Episode: Why the fight over abortion pills is only just beginning
Melody Schreiber
Health Correspondent for The Guardian
The Guardian
Episode: Hantavirus isn’t the next Covid. But here's why we should actually worry

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Kai Wright
Host associated with The Guardian; widely involved in political and social commentary.
Carter Sherman
Co-host with Kai Wright; investigative journalism and political analysis focus.

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Robert Reich on how Trump's slush fund loss is an opportunity for Democrats
Q: What is the core danger of the 1.8 billion fund and the associated immunity from audits?
The fund functions as a mechanism for permanent immunity and self-dealing, effectively allowing the president and family to operate with reduced accountability, which distorts incentives and undermines trust in the rule of law.
Robert Reich on how Trump's slush fund loss is an opportunity for Democrats
Q: Why do you refer to the Trump White House as a regime rather than an administration?
Reich explains that the governance style is top-down, does not seek co-equal legitimacy from Congress or the courts, and uses power in a way that treats the government as an instrument for personal or partisan benefit rather than a constitutional system.
What is Hasan Piker’s dude bro project really about?
Q: When's the last time you fully changed your mind on something?
Hasan notes a history of evolving views, such as overcoming transphobic opinions from the past, but says there hasn't been a seismic worldview shift recently, and emphasizes ongoing learning and consistency in advocacy.
What is Hasan Piker’s dude bro project really about?
Q: What is this movement you describe and what role do you see for yourself in it?
He defines the movement as the working-class-centered left, including Berniecrats and DSA-aligned activists, and says his role is as an independent political commentator who both informs and organizes, including outreach and coalition-building beyond online entertainment.
What is Hasan Piker’s dude bro project really about?
Q: You recently interviewed Tom Steyer, the billionaire running for California governor. Did you seek that out or did they seek you out?
Hasan says it was a mutual interest; he was interested in Steyer's candidacy because it aligned with pushing politics left of the Democratic Party machine, and Steyer was willing to engage, especially on wealth taxation.

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Listeners tune in for thoughtful conversations with journalists, politicians, and policy experts, focused on how news and current events shape society and democracy. Episodes often center on U.S. politics, civil rights, media accountability, public health, and how online discourse intersects with real-world impact. A notable strength is the host duo's ability to push for nuanced perspectives from prominent guests—ranging from political figures to frontline professionals—while keeping discussions anchored in practical implications for audiences and communities. The show seems to aim for informed, engaged listeners who want clear analysis without sensationalism, with a cadence that supports deep dives into timely topics while avoiding doomscr... more

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