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The Chauncey DeVega Show

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The Chauncey DeVega Show is the official podcast of Salon.com politics writer Chauncey DeVega. On a weekly basis the show features a relaxed and free-form conversation with artists, authors, musicians, researchers, academics, journalists, activists, as well as Hollywood actors and directors.

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Dave Zirin is the sports editor for The Nation, a columnist for The Progressive, and the author of eight books on the politics of sports, including What's My Name, Fool? Sports and Resistance in the United States and A People's History of Sports in t... more

This is a special joint episode of The Chauncey DeVega Show and The Truth Report.

Steve Cash is Executive Director of The Steady State, a nonprofit advocacy organization whose members are former senior national security officials.

He previously s... more

Greg Palast is an investigative reporter whose work has been featured by The Guardian, BBC Television, and Rolling Stone.

His books include the New York Times bestsellers The Best Democracy Money Can Buy and Billionaires & Ballot Bandits. His late... more

This is a special joint episode of The Chauncey DeVega Show and The Truth Report.

Steve Cash is Executive Director of The Steady State, a non-profit advocacy organization whose members are former senior national security officials.

He previousl... more

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Greg Palast
Investigative reporter featured by The Guardian, BBC, Rolling Stone
The Guardian, BBC, Rolling Stone
Episode: Ep. 453: Investigative Journalist Greg Palast Explains Trump's Plot Against Democracy Through the Midterms and 2028 Presidential Election
Nell Irvin Painter
Edwards Professor of American History, Emerita at Princeton University; author
Princeton University
Episode: Ep. 451: Nell Irvin Painter Reflects on Her Landmark Book "The History of White People" and the Color Line in the Age of Trump and Beyond
Michael Valdovinos
Clinical psychologist, US Air Force veteran, taught at the Sears School, expert on moral injury
Independent clinical psychologist (interview guest)
Episode: Ep. 450: The Age of Trump Has Inflicted a Great Moral Injury on the American People
Reverend Paul Rauschenbush
president and CEO of Interfaith Alliance; ordained Baptist minister; commentator on faith, civil rights, and religion
Interfaith Alliance
Episode: Ep. 449: The Battle for Minneapolis and the Fight for America's Soul
Fatima Bhutto
Journalist and novelist
Guardian, The Irish Times, The Runaways, The Shadow of the Crescent Moon
Episode: Ep. 448: The World Is Broken and on Fire. Use Your Anger to Remake It for the Better
Jeffrey Stern
Award-winning journalist and author of The Warhead: The Quest to Build the Perfect Weapon in the Age of Modern Warfare
Author and journalist
Episode: Ep. 447: Trump's War of Choice Against Iran is Not a Video Game or Action Movie
Reverend Paul Raushenbush
President and CEO of the Interfaith Alliance; theologian and religious leader
Interfaith Alliance
Episode: Ep. 446: Taking a Holy Ghost Walk -- Honoring the Life and Legacy of Robert Duvall and His Iconic Film "The Apostle"
Steve Cash
Executive director of The Steady State, a nonprofit advocacy organization
The Steady State
Episode: Ep. 445: The Data Is Clear — A National Security Expert Assesses America's Slide into Authoritarian Rule
Heather McGhee
New York Times best-selling author and Chair of Color of Change.
Color of Change
Episode: Ep. 444: Heather McGhee on Racism, Zero-Sum Politics, and Why America Can't Have Nice Things

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Chauncey DeVega
Salon politics writer and host contributing in-depth political, historical, and cultural conversations.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 302 ratings
  • The best!

    A generous, kind, authentic voice speaking truth to power!

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    TieDyedDevil
    United States6 months ago
  • Terrible

    This show is poorly researched nonsense. This is where misinformation comes from.

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    19JLH80
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Guests You Won’t Hear Anywhere Else

    Great guests you won’t hear anywhere else, often providing thought-provoking, well-researched insights about the state of our American political culture or lack thereof. Sometimes Chauncey’s rants at the beginning of the show can get tiresome which is why I deducted a star.

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    4
    Wazer020362
    United Statesa year ago
  • Chauncey ✊

    He’s a singular voice w passion. Giving us jewels ad-free. Plz donate to keep alive

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    5
    judge tito
    United Statesa year ago
  • Chauncey is Deep and Wide and Fun, too

    If you see the one-star reviews from the MAGAts then you know Chauncey is doing it right! This program has so much depth and warmth, I always enjoy it and learn from it. It’s very honest and real…Genuine. Compassionate and passionate. It took me a few times to catch the vibe on the silly goofy moments but now I am good with his style. He will get down to the heart of the matter. I’ve heard many of his guests on other shows but he gets a different and better interview out of them because he is wi... more

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    Mistah HC
    United States2 years ago

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Ep. 453: Investigative Journalist Greg Palast Explains Trump's Plot Against Democracy Through the Midterms and 2028 Presidential Election
Q: What should listeners prepare for ahead of 2028, and how can they protect their registrations?
He urges ongoing re-registration campaigns, publicizing purge lists, and collaboration with civil rights organizations to empower voters to re-register and safeguard their eligibility, stressing that vigilance and proactive outreach are essential.
Ep. 453: Investigative Journalist Greg Palast Explains Trump's Plot Against Democracy Through the Midterms and 2028 Presidential Election
Q: If the SAVE Act or its elements pass, what would that mean for Democrats in upcoming elections?
Palast contends that even partial adoption of such measures would create a structural handicap for the Democratic side, making it extremely difficult to regain seats, particularly in battleground states, unless proactive counter-mobilization mitigates the effects.
Ep. 453: Investigative Journalist Greg Palast Explains Trump's Plot Against Democracy Through the Midterms and 2028 Presidential Election
Q: What do you think about pundits' conclusions that Trump can't actually steal the midterms through voting rules?
Palast argues that pundits miss the scale and mechanism of suppression, noting that while administrations may say elections are administered by states, the underlying voter rolls, purges, and targeted disenfranchisement are decisive factors that can swing outcomes, especially in close races.
Ep. 450: The Age of Trump Has Inflicted a Great Moral Injury on the American People
Q: What is the core concept behind hypernormalization and why is it important to understand in today's context?
Hypernormalization describes a situation where people accept a fake or unsatisfactory reality as normal because there is no believable alternative, leading to a shared sense of truth that is fragmented by disinformation and algorithmic manipulation; understanding this helps explain why society appears overwhelmed yet potentially inert in the face of clear evidence.
Ep. 449: The Battle for Minneapolis and the Fight for America's Soul
Q: What is the role of faith and morality in the current political climate?
Faith provides a framework for naming oppression as evil, guiding moral clarity and collective action, while encouraging mercy, compassion, and the defense of vulnerable neighbors.

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