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The Great Battlefield

Nathaniel G. Pearlman
Democracy
Civic Engagement
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Donald Trump
Progressive Politics
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Progressive Movement
Democratic National Committee

THE GREAT BATTLEFIELD PODCAST - A PODCAST ABOUT THE PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE A great political battle is being fought right now for the soul of our country.

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Cole Leiter joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics, both in campaigns and in government and his role as ED at Americans Against Government Censorship, where they're helping to defend organizations against attacks by ... more

Michelle Kuppersmith joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career working to expose corruption and her role at Campaign for Accountability, a nonprofit watchdog organization working to hold the powerful accountable.

Jesse Hassinger and LaToia Jones join The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about how the employees of Hustle (a peer to peer texting service), purchased the organization and where they see it going.

Jed Alpert joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about founding Mobile Commons (one of the earliest political texting platforms), selling it and recently buying it back and how he plans to lead Mobile Commons in a new technical age.

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Recent Guests

Chuck Borges
Former Navy pilot, data officer, whistleblower, and Maryland State Senate candidate
Campaign for Maryland State Senate (District 29)
Episode: Whistleblower and State Senate Candidate Chuck Borges
Aisha Coffey
Communications Director for Federal Workers Alliance for Democracy
Federal Workers Alliance for Democracy (FWAD)
Episode: Empowering Federal Workers to Uphold Their Oath and Defend the Public Good with Aisha Coffey
Nick Richardson
Democratic digital consultant; founder of Context
Richardson Digital; Context
Episode: Helping Campaigns Make Better Digital Media Buying Decisions with Nick Richardson
Liam Kerr
Co-founder of Welcome, a community for Democrats focused on winning majorities, reducing polarization, and governing well.
Welcome
Episode: Expanding a Moderate Faction in the Democratic Party with Liam Kerr of Welcome
Tom Carroll
Co-founder of Convos (formerly Pubsent/Pubcent)
Convos
Episode: Tools for Facilitating Mass Political Conversations with Tom Carroll
Aubrey Cox Ottenstein
Co-founder of Hilltop; CEO of Globally
Hilltop; Globally
Episode: Tools for Advocacy and Constituent Service with Aubrey Cox Ottenstein
Jaclyn Friedman
Activist, educator, and founder/executive director of EducateUS
EducateUS
Episode: The Politics of Sex Education with Jaclyn Friedman
Craig Dorfman
Partner at Mandate Media, political digital strategist
Mandate Media
Episode: Integrating Digital Strategy with Tech and Data with Craig Dorfman of Mandate Media
Greisa Martinez Rosas
Executive Director at United We Dream
United We Dream
Episode: Advocating for the Rights and Dignity of Immigrants with Greisa Martinez Rosas

Host

Nathaniel G. Perlman
Host of The Great Battlefield

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 144 ratings
  • My #1 Listen

    I’ve probably heard 75% of The Great Battlefield episodes and Nathaniel is an outstanding interviewer. Definitely listen to this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobby H. Sanderson
    United States7 months ago
  • Essential listening

    Inspiring and generous host and guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jserves
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Conversations, Real Insights

    Nathaniel clearly knows his art and brings together amazing insiders in the political and tech spaces with deep insights. Must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bartolah
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best pod to listen to if you want to understand the companies and organizations of the left

    There’s no podcast I recommend more highly to people who are trying to understand the progressive political landscape today.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A dyslexic who loves books
    United Statesa year ago
  • Crossing the Line

    Thank you for your interview with Sarah Towle. When it comes to immigration, the discourse we usually get is too limited to be of use to anyone. Sarah gave us language and perspective that we all sorely need. Love the podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nanjing94
    United States2 years ago

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Thoughtful host who brings depth to progressive conversations.
Great mix of political strategy, tech, and grassroots organizing.
High-quality guests that offer practical, actionable insights.

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Empowering Federal Workers to Uphold Their Oath and Defend the Public Good with Aisha Coffey
Q: What spurred the formation of FWAD, and how did it evolve from smaller groups into a national coalition?
FWAD started as a small cohort of federal employees from the USDS and other agencies who began organizing informally on messaging apps to push back on policy changes and protect democratic norms; it evolved through continued collaboration across agencies into a broader coalition that can mobilize media, congressional engagement, whistleblower protections, and coordinated action.
Empowering Federal Workers to Uphold Their Oath and Defend the Public Good with Aisha Coffey
Q: Aisha, would you mind introducing yourself and giving me a quick biography?
I'm Aisha Coffey, the current Communications Director for FWAD, with a long background in federal communications at NIH/NIAID and FDA, and I've dedicated my career to helping federal workers uphold their oaths and defend the public good through FWAD's organizing, training, and media outreach.
Tools for Facilitating Mass Political Conversations with Tom Carroll
Q: What is the long-term vision for Convos in political campaigns?
The founder envisions an ecosystem where every voter can have a personalized, high-quality conversation with campaigns through AI, with Convos becoming a standard part of campaign tech stacks and a trusted brand built around responsible, transparent voter engagement.
Tools for Facilitating Mass Political Conversations with Tom Carroll
Q: What about safety and misinformation risks in political AI usage?
They implement threat detection, strict terms of service, and a governance approach to avoid disinformation and harmful content, including monitoring of output and escalation if problematic content is detected.
Tools for Facilitating Mass Political Conversations with Tom Carroll
Q: How do you handle consent, opt-in, and avoid spamming voters with messages?
The platform emphasizes opt-in management by scanning messages for consent signals, respecting STOP/opt-out requests, and filtering out those who do not want to be contacted. It also aligns messaging with campaign priorities to improve relevance and reduce unwanted outreach.

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The podcast centers on progressive resistance, with guests ranging from political digital strategists and organizers to data scientists and nonprofit leaders. Episodes explore campaign messaging, data-driven campaigning, grassroots organizing, leadership development, and the evolving role of technology in advancing progressive policy. Notable threads include multi-channel storytelling, AI and data ethics in campaigns, state-level infrastructure, and mobilization tactics for social justice goals. It stands out for high-profile guests, practical insights for building campaigns and movements, and a hands-on approach to the mechanics of modern progressive advocacy, making it valuable for listeners who want to understand how progressive power is... more

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1. Chuck Borges
2. Aisha Coffey
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4. Liam Kerr
5. Tom Carroll
6. Aubrey Cox Ottenstein
7. Jaclyn Friedman
8. Craig Dorfman

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