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The Great Battlefield

Nathaniel G. Pearlman
Democracy
Civic Engagement
Democratic Party
Donald Trump
Progressive Politics
Social Media
Political Technology
Political Campaigns
Community Engagement
Trump Administration
Authoritarianism
Voter Engagement
Mental Health
Political Campaigning
Voter Registration
Trumpism
Fundraising
Democratic National Committee
Political Activism
Social Justice

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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Dan Cantor joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics, co-founding The Working Families Party and his role at the Center for Ballot Freedom, where they advocate for fusion voting, which allows a candidate to appear on th... more

Ash-Lee Henderson joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in activism, being the first black woman to serve as Co-Director at Highlander Education and Research Center (the storied movement school in Tennessee) and founding Utopia... more

Shaughnessy Naughton returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about how she's grown 314 Action, where they recruit, train and elect Democratic Doctors and Scientists to help defeat Trump's agenda.

Tara McGowan returns to The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about how she's grown Courier, her media and news company, and her new podcast "Gloves Off".

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Recent Guests

Ash-Lee Henderson
First Black woman to serve as co-executive director at Highlander Research and Education Center; founder of Utopian Visions
Highlander Center; Utopian Visions
Episode: A Vision for Better Democracy with Ash-Lee Henderson of Utopian Visions
Shaughnessy Naughton
Founder and president of 314 Action, pro-science organization
314 Action
Episode: Supporting Progressive Doctors and Scientists for Public Office with Shaughnessy Naughton of 314 Action
Tara McGowan
Founder, CEO, and Publisher of Courier; political media entrepreneur
Courier / Good Information, Inc.
Episode: The Challenges of the Progressive Media Ecosystem with Tara McGowan of Courier
Chris Nolan
Founder and CEO of Spot-On, a political ad placement and media buying service
Spot-On
Episode: Connecting Campaigns with Local News Audiences with Chris Nolan of Spot-On
Dawn Peacock
Co-founder of Campaignalytics, data, technology, and analytics lead
Campaignalytics
Episode: Data and Analytics for Political Organizing with Dawn Peacock of Campaignalytics
Pete Davis
Writer and civic entrepreneur; co-director of Join or Die
Join or Die film project
Episode: Why You Should Join A Club to save Democracy with Pete Davis of the Film Join or Die
Karen Kornbluh
Senior policy expert with roles in the Obama White House, OECD ambassador, and tech policy advisor
Milken Institute; Columbia University; former White House AI Office
Episode: National Policy in AI and Tech with Karen Kornbluh
Susie Hayward
Minister for Justice Organizing at Creekside Church of Christ in Minneapolis
Creekside UCC, Minneapolis
Episode: Combatting ICE in Minneapolis with Susie Hayward
David Janovsky
Director of the Constitution Project at POGO
Project on Government Oversight (POGO)
Episode: Investigating Corruption and Abuse of Power in the Federal Government with David Janovsky of POGO

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 States5 months ago
  • Essential listening

    Inspiring and generous host and guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jserves
    United States10 months 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 States10 months 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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Consistently high-quality discussions that connect theory to real-world campaigning.
Host brings thoughtful, rigorous questions and builds a constructive dialogue.
Mix of guests keeps content fresh and practically useful for listeners.
Guests are often leading voices in politics, tech, and policy, making it valuable for staying ahead in the space.
Smart, insightful interviews with deep dives into strategy and impact.

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Data and Analytics for Political Organizing with Dawn Peacock of Campaignalytics
Q: Tell me about the founding story for Campaignalytics and how you connected with your co-founder, Lisa.
Dawn explains that the meeting with Lisa happened after they discovered mutual interest in moving their community forward; their collaboration grew from sharing analytics capabilities and donor data, ultimately building a platform that began by helping a few candidates win in 2024 and expanding from there.
Why You Should Join A Club to save Democracy with Pete Davis of the Film Join or Die
Q: Where should people go watch this movie and why?
The guests explain the Netflix availability and encourage screenings via joinordiefilm.com to host community events.
Why You Should Join A Club to save Democracy with Pete Davis of the Film Join or Die
Q: How did you start out and move from an idea to filming with big figures?
The hosts explain the process of getting buy-in from Bob Putnam, leveraging networks to reach major figures, and building the film through a collaborative, long-term process.
Uniting to Fund the Fight against Authoritarianism with Leena and Vini
Q: How did Block and Build come together and what is its purpose?
Block and Build was formed to coordinate defenses against authoritarian threats and to mobilize resources, infrastructure, and policy influence to protect civil liberties and sustain movement-building.
National Policy in AI and Tech with Karen Kornbluh
Q: What was it like working on the Obama platform and how did you balance competing interests within the party?
It was about peacemaking after the primary, reintegrating different factions (including Hillary supporters), and building a narrative that reflected a broad, inclusive policy agenda. We used drafting committees and crowdsourced input to ensure diverse perspectives were represented before finalizing the platform.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Great Battlefield

What is The Great Battlefield about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on progressive activism, political strategy, and the defense of liberal democracy, bringing in guests from academia, journalism, nonprofit leadership, and political technology. Episodes frequently explore how religion, media, law, and digital campaigning intersect with contemporary politics, with recurring attention to organizing tactics, campaign finance reform, and building durable leadership for the Democratic left. A standout feature is the breadth of guests—ranging from scholars and investigative reporters to technologists and political organizers—often tied together by a practical focus on making progressive work impactful in real-world campaigns and policy battles.

Listeners can expect thoughtful, policy-oriented d... more

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1. Ash-Lee Henderson
2. Shaughnessy Naughton
3. Tara McGowan
4. Chris Nolan
5. Dawn Peacock
6. Pete Davis
7. Karen Kornbluh
8. Susie Hayward

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