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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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Trump's TV speech, and his declining situation, politically and mentally: Six years after he lost the 2020 election, Trump is still trying to find someone, anyone, to tell him he won. Trump said that last night's speech was about the 2020 election bu... more

The Democrats in Maine have got to pick a new candidate to replace Platner by July 27th. As we've learned from Kamala Harris, replacing a candidate this late is hard – but​, Harris carried Maine by 7 points in 2024, the Democratic candidate for gover... more

On the Supreme Court today there is a 6 to 3 majority—I hesitate to call them 'conservatives' because they have been ripping apart tradition so drastically—right-wing Republican rule; Harold Meyerson comments on the "week of do this but don't do it h... more

In New York City, Zohran Mamdani's three candidates for the House all won, showing that Mamdani has "one heck of a lot of clout in New York". Meanwhile, some point out that Democrats should be focusing NOT on DSA victories in urban areas, but on the ... more

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Norm Eisen
Co-founder and executive chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund and Democracy Defenders Action; election-protection lawyer
Democracy Defenders Fund; Democracy Defenders Action
Episode: Trump vs. Republicans: Harold Meyerson; Election Protection: Norm Eisen; How Protest Works: John Nichols
John Nichols
Executive Editor of The Nation
The Nation
Episode: Trump vs. Republicans: Harold Meyerson; Election Protection: Norm Eisen; How Protest Works: John Nichols
Randall Kennedy
Harvard Law School professor, commentator on race and law
Harvard Law School
Episode: Iran and Ohio: Harold Meyerson; Harvard and Trump: Randall Kennedy; Supermarket Workers: Ann Larson
Ann Larson
Author and journalist focusing on labor and poverty
The Nation
Episode: Iran and Ohio: Harold Meyerson; Harvard and Trump: Randall Kennedy; Supermarket Workers: Ann Larson
Allan Kozinn
Music critic for The New York Times, author
The New York Times / The Beatles book
Episode: California's primary, and Maine's: Harold Meyerson; AI "Poetry": Katha Pollitt; George Harrison: Allan Kozinn
Gary Stewart
Activist, organizer, and music historian; curator of girl group box set
Rhino/Archivist
Episode: The Primaries and Us: Harold Meyerson and John Nichols; Girl Groups: Gary Stewart
Robert Weissman
Co-president of Public Citizen
Public Citizen
Episode: Texas Republicans: Harold Meyerson; Suing Trump: Rob Weissman; Elmore Leonard's Rules
Elmore Leonard
Writer and novelist
Author of Pagan Babies
Episode: Texas Republicans: Harold Meyerson; Suing Trump: Rob Weissman; Elmore Leonard's Rules
Daniel Squadron
Co-founder and co-executive director of The States Project; former New York state senator
The States Project / The Fourth Branch
Episode: The Billion Dollar Ballroom: Harold Meyerson; The States Project: Daniel Squadron; Minneapolis vs. ICE

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

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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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    United States6 years ago
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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.
Trump is sinking: Harold Meyerson; AI for the People: Ro Khanna; Solar is cheaper: Bill McKibben
Q: Please explain the core idea of your AI manifesto.
The core idea is to regulate AI to enhance human welfare, create a robust jobs program, and ensure safety and accountability, with federal standards while acknowledging the role of states in the interim.
Iran and elections: Harold Meyerson; Minnesota Changed Everything: Deepak Bhargava; Road Trip: Beverely Gage
Q: Well, we'll start today with your Minnesota moment. Deepak, you've been organizing social movements and helping fund progressive groups for a couple of decades now. Please explain.
Deepak Bhargava explains that Minnesota's response to the ICE presence, built by labor, faith groups, and community volunteers, forced policy changes and sparked a broader conversation that connected diverse communities in a nonviolent uprising, ultimately changing the political landscape long after the immediate events.

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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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7. Robert Weissman
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