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Living in the USA

Living in the USA
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Talking about politics, thinking about the Left. Hosted by Jon Wiener, co-author of "Set the Night on Fire: L.A. in the Sixties," contributing editor at The Nation, and broadcast live at KPFK 90.7FM in LA Thursdays at 4.

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More progressive democrats have triumphed over AIPAC money — starting with the surprising victory of Aisha Wahab in Northern California – Harold Meyerson comments on how "AIPAC is on a negative roll".

Also: Indivisible’s 2,500 local volunteer-led gr... more

News from Wisconsin, one of the most gerrymandered states and a key to the national Democratic strategy; and from my home state of Minnesota, where Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan triumphed over opponent in the primary for state senate, Angie Crai... more

Abdul El-Sayed's first task is winning Black Detroit; next is making inroads in working class white Michigan. Harold Meyerson comments.

Also: A rehearsal for the election protection groups: the California sheriff who seized 650,000 ballots from Nove... more

Trump's trouble this week is getting the Senate committee to advance his nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Two key Republican senators are refusing to vote for Blanche unless Trump gives up on his deal that gives him immunity from tax a... more

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Recent Guests

Zach Roth
Managing editor, Democracy Docket
Democracy Docket
Episode: Abdul El-Sayed's Tasks: Harold Meyerson; A GOP Ballot Seizure: Zach Roth; Jurassic Museum: David Wilson
Skye Perryman
President and CEO of Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward
Episode: Trump's Todd Blanche problem: Harold Meyerson; Election Protection: Skye Perryman; 'The Odyssey': John Powers
John Powers
Critic at large for Fresh Air with Terry Gross
NPR/Fresh Air
Episode: Trump's Todd Blanche problem: Harold Meyerson; Election Protection: Skye Perryman; 'The Odyssey': John Powers
John Nichols
Executive editor of The Nation
The Nation
Episode: Sinking Republicans: Harold Meyerson; Rising Democrats: John Nichols: 'Blonde on Blonde": Alan Minsky
Alan Minsky
Executive Director of Progressive Democrats of America
Progressive Democrats of America
Episode: Sinking Republicans: Harold Meyerson; Rising Democrats: John Nichols: 'Blonde on Blonde": Alan Minsky
Robert Lypsite
Legendary sportswriter and columnist; jock culture correspondent
New York Times; Tom Dispatch; The Nation
Episode: Trump from 2020 to 2026: Harold Meyerson; Smithsonian & History: Beverly Gage; Trump and Golf: Robert Lypsite
Jamie Raskin
Congressman, Ranking Democrat on House Judiciary Committee
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Dems after Platner: Harold Meyerson; House Dems v. Trump: Jamie Raskin; Haitians After TPS: Amy Wilentz
Amy Wilentz
Writer on Haiti and TPS commentator
The New Yorker? The Nation contributor (as stated)
Episode: Dems after Platner: Harold Meyerson; House Dems v. Trump: Jamie Raskin; Haitians After TPS: Amy Wilentz
David Cole
Former National Legal Director of the ACLU; law professor
Georgetown University (teacher); writes for major outlets
Episode: The Supremes and Us: Harold Meyerson and David Cole; 'Common Sense' for Today: Alan Minsky

Host

Jon Wiener
Host of the show focused on politics and Left-leaning perspectives; co-author and commentator.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • I don’t understand why

    all the trumpies seem to hate this show. It’s fair and balanced. The show regularly proves that trump is both a criminal AND a fascist. What’s wrong there?

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    buddhatim
    United States5 years ago
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    bionicblaz383
    United States5 years ago
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    fun with owen
    United States6 years ago
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    United States6 years ago
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    Good stuff

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sinking Republicans: Harold Meyerson; Rising Democrats: John Nichols: 'Blonde on Blonde": Alan Minsky
Q: What is the current outlook for Democrats taking the Senate according to prediction markets and polls?
Prediction markets have flipped to favor Democrats gaining control of the Senate, signaling a potentially historic shift and a broader favorable climate for Democratic leadership in 2026.
Dems after Platner: Harold Meyerson; House Dems v. Trump: Jamie Raskin; Haitians After TPS: Amy Wilentz
Q: Please explain why the Supreme Court's rulings last week matter for regulatory agencies and the president.
They centralize executive power, enabling the president to directly influence regulatory bodies and undermine the traditional checks and balances that kept independent agencies free from presidential control; this prompts calls to expand Congress's role and, in some conversations, potentially expand the Supreme Court to rebalance power.
The Billion Dollar Ballroom: Harold Meyerson; The States Project: Daniel Squadron; Minneapolis vs. ICE
Q: What is the core power of state legislatures according to Daniel Squadron?
State legislatures can profoundly influence civil rights, health care, climate policy, voting rights, and the everyday functioning of democracy, often more directly and efficiently than Congress, because they operate closer to voters and can act quickly on policy.
After the Voting Rights Act: Harold Meyerson; Trump's ICE Prisons: John Nichols; Confederate Monuments: Christopher Knight
Q: What does the May Day mobilization suggest about grassroots power in the face of federal policy?
Small-scale, local actions can build momentum and solidarity, expanding the political space for resistance and pushing back against top-down policy shocks, especially when communities coordinate across labor, immigrant rights, and civil society groups.
After the Voting Rights Act: Harold Meyerson; Trump's ICE Prisons: John Nichols; Confederate Monuments: Christopher Knight
Q: What do you think is going to happen with Congress declaring war or authorizing the use of military force this week?
The constitution and congressional practice have been patchworked over decades, and the likelihood of a timely, decisive vote is slim given current leadership dynamics and party divisions, which makes a rapid check on presidential war powers unlikely.

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What is Living in the USA about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program delivers in-depth political analysis with a focus on U.S. policy, elections, and democratic processes, often pairing live updates on current races with broader historical context. Guests range from political analysts and editors to activists and scholars, providing both national and state-level perspectives, plus occasional archival segments that connect past movements to present-day organizing. Notable strengths include clear, live political breakdowns, an emphasis on grassroots organizing, and a willingness to integrate cultural and historical counterpoints into policy discussions. The mix of timely updates, strategic insights, and archival conversations makes it a potentially valuable fit for listeners who want both immediat... more

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4. John Nichols
5. Alan Minsky
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8. Amy Wilentz

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