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Stateside with Kai and Carter

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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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Last summer, Wisconsin comedian Charlie Berens started getting messages from people in his state about plans for a major datacenter in their community. When Berens dug in, he was shocked to discover the impact the datacenter would have on local resid... more

When the US indicted Raúl Castro recently, it was another step in the escalating pressure campaign the Trump administration is conducting against Cuba’s communist government. As Cuba’s president warns of a “bloodbath” if the US engages in military ac... more

Across California, ballots sit unopened as voters struggle to decide who to back as their chosen candidate for governor. US senior political correspondent Lauren Gambino tells Kai Wright that the race has been a head-scratcher for Democrats. Despite ... more

Soon after Twitch streamer Hasan Piker started campaigning with Democratic candidates this spring, an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal was published with the headline “Democrats are too cozy with Hasan Piker". That triggered a fever pitch of more op-... more

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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
Christian Cerna
US citizen who protested ICE and was arrested; subject of the episode
Los Angeles resident
Episode: How ICE turned its violent arrest of a US citizen into content
Stacey Abrams
A prominent political figure and voting rights advocate
Democratic public figure
Episode: Stacey Abrams on why the gutting of the Voting Rights Act is 'evil'

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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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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.
Stacey Abrams on why the gutting of the Voting Rights Act is 'evil'
Q: What does it mean that the Voting Rights Act is now a 'dead-letter' law and what comes next?
Abrams explains that the court's changes remove the mechanisms that protected voting rights, making ongoing reform essential through legislation like a new Voting Rights Act or a constitutional amendment, plus continued court battles and grassroots engagement to rebuild protections.
Why the fight over abortion pills is only just beginning
Q: What is shield law, and why does it matter for providers shipping pills across state lines?
Shield laws are state-level protections that aim to shield abortion providers from out-of-state prosecutions, making cross-border mailings theoretically safer, though they face political and legal pushback from anti-abortion opponents.

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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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