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The Great Battlefield

Nathaniel G. Pearlman
Democracy
Democratic Party
Civic Engagement
Donald Trump
Progressive Politics
Political Technology
Community Engagement
Authoritarianism
Artificial Intelligence
Trumpism
Trump Administration
Political Campaigning
Political Campaigns
Voter Registration
Social Media
Fundraising
Ranked Choice Voting
Digital Communications
Electoral Strategy
MAGA New Right

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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Nadine Bridges joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career and her role at One Colorado, where they work to protect the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination.

Chandra Chouhan and Aryan Ranjan join The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about founding Baraza, an all in one organizing platform for candidates and causes.

Eli Stonberg returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about what he's been up to at Hovercast, where they build tools to help progressive candidates and causes raise more money through live stream events.

Kim Norton joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her entry into politics, serving as a State Representative and now as Mayor of Rochester, Minnesota and fighting trolls online.

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Recent Guests

Nadine Bridges
Executive director of One Colorado, Colorado's statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization
One Colorado
Episode: Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Community in Colorado with Nadine Bridges
Chandra Chouhan
CEO and political organizer, with experience on the Biden and Harris campaigns
Baraza
Episode: Unified AI Based Campaign Software with Chandra and Aryan of Baraza
Aryan Ranjan
Head of artificial intelligence and data-driven research at Baraza
Baraza
Episode: Unified AI Based Campaign Software with Chandra and Aryan of Baraza
Eli Stonberg
Founder of Hovercast, a live-streaming and virtual events technology company
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Episode: Live Stream Political Fundraising with Eli Stonberg
Kim Norton
Mayor of Rochester, Minnesota and former Minnesota state representative
City of Rochester
Episode: Minnesota Politics are Changing with Mayor Kim Norton
David Skaggs
Former Colorado legislator and U.S. representative, executive board chair of Keep Our Republic
Keep Our Republic
Episode: Protecting Democracy with Former Congressman David Skaggs
Eric Liu
CEO and co-founder of Citizen University; author of Live Like a Citizen
Citizen University
Episode: Author of "Live Like a Citizen", Eric Liu
Matt Lackey
Founder and CEO of Tavern Research
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Episode: Innovations in Political Media with Matt Lackey
Ryan Fanning
President at DSPolitical
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Episode: Politics and Advertising with Ryan Fanning of DSPolitical

Host

Nathaniel G. Perlman
Host of The Great Battlefield

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 147 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 Statesa year 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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A must-listen for anyone working in civic tech and movement-building.
Hosts bring thoughtful questions and deep industry connections.
High-quality guests and nuanced discussions on media and policy.
Gives practical, actionable guidance for progressive campaigns and organizations.
Insightful interviews with top practitioners in democracy and tech.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Protecting Democracy with Former Congressman David Skaggs
Q: What most worries you about this upcoming midterm and maybe the presidential that follows?
Skaggs is concerned about low-probability, high-consequence scenarios, including alleged polling-place disruptions being used to justify invoking the Insurrection Act and deploying the National Guard or ICE agents. He says a clear, decisive election result gives him the most hope that such actions will be deterred.
Protecting Democracy with Former Congressman David Skaggs
Q: What can be done if shenanigans, to call it mildly, like that happen?
Skaggs says Keep Our Republic colleagues and experienced experts are examining the House and Senate procedures and available legal remedies. Statutes make the clerk's role ministerial, though a federal court's speed in intervening could be uncertain.
Minnesota Politics are Changing with Mayor Kim Norton
Q: Do you have thoughts about how we can find a happy medium between transparent public feedback and giving a forum to people who will abuse it?
Norton says that online forums became so abusive that they were no longer useful, so she stopped public comments and resumed in-person town halls, where face-to-face interaction can encourage more civil exchanges.
Minnesota Politics are Changing with Mayor Kim Norton
Q: What were the one or two pieces of legislation you're most proud of that made the most difference?
Norton cites the Destination Medical Center economic development legislation as especially impactful for Rochester, and says she worked hardest on passing Minnesota's primary seatbelt law, which she believed would save lives.
Live Stream Political Fundraising with Eli Stonberg
Q: If you were advising someone like that, that can't count on a big audience, but wants to gin it up for a fundraising event like this, tell them how you would go about that and how you could make something like that successful.
Stonberg recommends having one team member learn the tool, practice with it, and then run a straightforward event. He says campaigns can build attendance by collaborating with streamers and asking talent to promote the event repeatedly before it begins.

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A long-running interview-focused show that centers on progressive politics, technology, and democracy. Episodes feature leaders and practitioners from media, advocacy, climate action, election administration, data-driven organizing, and political tech, exploring how to build movements, improve governance, and leverage storytelling and data to drive change. Notable through-lines include creating sustainable left-leaning media ecosystems, anti-corruption and oversight strategies, and the ethical use of AI and data in political campaigns. The conversations often blend personal origin stories with practical guidance on fundraising, governance, coalition-building, and scalable organizing, making it a useful resource for listeners who want action... more

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Recent guests on The Great Battlefield include:

1. Nadine Bridges
2. Chandra Chouhan
3. Aryan Ranjan
4. Eli Stonberg
5. Kim Norton
6. David Skaggs
7. Eric Liu
8. Matt Lackey

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