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The Great Battlefield

Nathaniel G. Pearlman
Civic Engagement
Civic Advocacy
Voting Rights
Grassroots Organizing
Progressive Politics
Progressive Campaigning
Community Organizing
Democratic Party
Democracy
Public Wise
Social Justice
Election Threat Index
Electoral Politics
Hillary Clinton
Insurrection Index
Digital Rights
Net Neutrality
Impact Measurement
Community Building
Voter Registration

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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Vinay Orekondy joins The Great Battlefield to talk about his career in politics in the U.S. and Australia and founding Better Together America, where they're working to bridge divides and combat authoritarianism from the bottom up.

Emma Welsh-Huggins joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career in organizing, starting her campaign consultancy and co-founding Nontoxic Media, an AI platform that monitors content on social media.

David Kusnet joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as an author and political speechwriter including for President Bill Clinton.

John Chrastka joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career and founding the EveryLibrary PAC, where they work to support public libraries and help fight against book bans.

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Recent Guests

Emma Welsh-Huggins
Political strategist and founder of the June Group, experienced in digital mobilization and creative engagement.
The June Group; Nontoxic Media
Episode: Social Media and Politics with Emma Welsh-Huggins
John Chrastka
Executive Director for EveryLibrary and the EveryLibrary Institute
EveryLibrary
Episode: Supporting Our Public Libraries with John Chrastka of EveryLibrary
Ira Chaleff
Author of To Stop a Tyrant, political expert, and speaker on followership and tyranny.
Nonpartisan Congressional Management Foundation
Episode: Author of To Stop a Tyrant, Ira Chaleff
Shikha Dalmia
A reporter from India turned libertarian columnist and founder of The UnPopulist
The UnPopulist
Episode: Defending Liberal Democracies Against Authoritarianism with Shikha Dalmia of The UnPopulist
Haley Lickstein
Progressive political content creator and activist focused on mobilizing young women.
Haley on the Go
Episode: Mobilizing Young Women Through Social Media with Haley Lickstein
Claire Shorall
Co-founder and CEO of Sway, a voting groups platform that helps people mobilize around shared views
Sway
Episode: A Voting Group Platform for People with Shared Views with Claire Shorall of Sway
Asli Aydintasbas
Senior policy fellow at Brookings and a long-time analyst of Turkish politics
Brookings
Episode: Erdogan, Orban and Trump and the Backsliding of Democracy with Asli Aydintasbas
Amy Pritchard
Founder of GAIN Power and expert in democratic and progressive leadership
GAIN Power
Episode: Leadership, Training and Fellowships with Amy Pritchard
Chris Torres
Executive Director of Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice
Leadership for Democracy and Social Justice
Episode: Training the Next Generation of Organizers with Chris Torres

Host

Nathaniel G. Perlman
Host of the podcast, engaging with a variety of guests centered on political resistance and progressive movements.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 142 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 States2 months ago
  • Essential listening

    Inspiring and generous host and guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jserves
    United States7 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 States7 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 States8 months 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 Statesa year ago

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Some critical feedback highlights occasional misalignment with guest qualifications or controversial topics, but overall, the positive sentiments dominate.
Listeners appreciate the deep insights and diverse guests, often describing the content as essential for understanding the progressive landscape.
Many find the podcast inspiring and informative, making it a preferred resource for changemakers interested in politics.
The host is praised for being an outstanding interviewer and for fostering meaningful conversations about political and social change.

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Author of To Stop a Tyrant, Ira Chaleff
Q: Who do you want reading your book most and how do you want them changing?
Chaleff expresses a desire for MAGA-leaning audiences to read his book, aiming to engage them in questioning the excesses and dangers of their political path without demanding they abandon their beliefs.
Author of To Stop a Tyrant, Ira Chaleff
Q: How do you characterize the origin story for your book?
Chaleff shares that the origin story is tied to his childhood, particularly the impact of Holocaust survivors who visited his home, shaping his understanding of tyranny and followership.
Social Media and Politics with Emma Welsh-Huggins
Q: Emma, would you mind introducing yourself and giving me a quick biography?
Emma shares her background growing up in Columbus, Ohio, her political interests, and her experiences working in various roles related to politics and digital engagement.
Supporting Our Public Libraries with John Chrastka of EveryLibrary
Q: Tell me about Course Notes slash Class Map.
Yeah, so after spending some time doing all that work on the religion, philosophy, and ethics side, particularly in higher ed, I wanted to start doing some more work broadly in the education space.
Supporting Our Public Libraries with John Chrastka of EveryLibrary
Q: How did you decide to go for that? What was the kind of founding story for that? Why was that the thing that you tackled at that point in your life?
The infrastructure of education is a giant part of our economy. The quality of that experience, the depth of your engagement with the ideas, your ability to find your own path, it's a high value thing.

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Content centers around dynamics of progressive politics, focusing on themes such as electoral integrity, voting rights, and youth activism. It features conversations with experts and activists who share insights on current political challenges and strategies to engage communities in the democratic process. Noteworthy discussions include election security, media ethics, digital strategy for campaigns, and grassroots organizing, all framed within the broader context of progressive movements and resistance against authoritarianism. The podcast appears to serve as both an educational resource and a motivational platform for changemakers seeking to understand and navigate the political landscape effectively.

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Recent guests on The Great Battlefield include:

1. Emma Welsh-Huggins
2. John Chrastka
3. Ira Chaleff
4. Shikha Dalmia
5. Haley Lickstein
6. Claire Shorall
7. Asli Aydintasbas
8. Amy Pritchard

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