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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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The big question about the midterms — control of the Senate. Statistician and political analyst Nate Silver estimated the Democrats winning the Senate at 74%. Harold Meyerson comments

Also: Our right to peaceful protest is under assault. To save i... more

Leah Greenberg, co-executive director of Indivisible, answers the question, “What’s the Plan – for the next No Kings Nationwide Day of Action?” This one shifts from mass protest in the streets to organizing for early voting – and preparing for whatev... more

The primary force behind the settlement that will allow Trump’s allies at Paramount to take over Warners-Discovery and CNN was Gavin Newsom, who pressured California Attorney General Rob Bonta to end the anti-trust fight defending media independence.... more

To win control of the Senate in the midterms, the Democrats need to hold all of the seats they have and flip 4 to get to 51 – but, the wild card Dem that is John Fetterman of Pennsylvania means the Dems really need 5 to get to 52 – how and where migh... more

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Rashad Robinson
Executive director of Color of Change
Color of Change
Episode: How the Dems Win Control of the Senate: Harold Meyerson; The Supremes and Mail Voting: David Cole; the Paramount-Warners merger fight: Rashad Robinson
David Wallace-Wells
Writer, The New York Times Opinion Pages; author of The Uninhabitable Earth
The New York Times
Episode: That Republican convention: Harold Meyerson; Data Center Politics: David Wallace-Wells; 'Ordinary People': Skye Perryman
Robert Weissman
Co-president of Public Citizen
Public Citizen
Episode: Unions and Data Centers: Harold Meyerson; The Supremes and the Ballroom: Rob Weissman; The Dems' Senate Candidates: John Nichols
Viet Nguyen
Author of The Sympathizer; associate professor
University of Southern California
Episode: From the Iran War to the Reflecting Pool: Harold Meyerson; The Supremes, the Postal Service, and Voting: David Cole; 'The Sympathizer': Viet Nguyen.
Vanita Gupta
Director of the Center for Law and Public Trust at NYU Law School; former associate attorney general
New York University School of Law; US Department of Justice
Episode: Surprise Dem Victories - Harold Meyerson; Indivisible and the Elections: Leah Greenberg; Defending Voting: Vanita Gupta
Deirdre Schifeling
ACLU Chief Political and Advocacy Officer
ACLU
Episode: Wisconsin and Minnesota Dems: Harold Meyerson; ACLU Election Protection; Dave Zirin on Howard Zinn
Dave Zirin
Author and sports journalist, biographer of Howard Zinn
Haymarket Books / The Nation (context)
Episode: Wisconsin and Minnesota Dems: Harold Meyerson; ACLU Election Protection; Dave Zirin on Howard Zinn
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
Harold Meyerson
Editor at large of The American Prospect
The American Prospect
Episode: Trump's Todd Blanche problem: Harold Meyerson; Election Protection: Skye Perryman; 'The Odyssey': John Powers

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Jon Wiener
Host of Living in the USA; introduces guests and guides conversations with a focus on politics and the left.

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
  • *** trump

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    bionicblaz383
    United States6 years ago
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    fun with owen
    United States6 years ago
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    So duum

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    United States6 years ago
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    Good stuff

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Guest quality is high with rigorous, informed discussion.
Sometimes provocative or blunt, signaling strong opinions and candid conversations.
Listeners appreciate historical context and actionable civic strategies.
Balanced, thoughtful analysis of current events and policy implications.

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Norm Eisen on the media consolidation fight; John Nichols on Trump and the press; the National Popular Vote campaign
Q: What are the implications of the White House's ban on certain networks for the press and the public's access to information?
The host and guests discuss how bans threaten the accountability function of journalism and may push outlets to seek alternative channels of inquiry, while underscoring the need for a diverse ownership landscape to prevent a narrowed discourse.
From the Iran War to the Reflecting Pool: Harold Meyerson; The Supremes, the Postal Service, and Voting: David Cole; 'The Sympathizer': Viet Nguyen.
Q: What is the current status of the Postal Service's rule on mail-in ballots and how might the Supreme Court rule on it?
The rule has been blocked pending ongoing litigation; the discussion emphasizes that the court will likely review the merits on appeal, with potential fast-tracked action given the election timeline, but the immediate issue remained procedural at the time of the transcript.
That Republican convention: Harold Meyerson; Data Center Politics: David Wallace-Wells; 'Ordinary People': Skye Perryman
Q: For those of us who did not watch, tell us what you saw and heard.
Meyerson describes Trump's speech as largely delusional with scattered references to achievements, while highlighting the perception that the President used free associative rhetoric to energize the base, undermine opponents, and frame the political narrative for the midterms.
Surprise Dem Victories - Harold Meyerson; Indivisible and the Elections: Leah Greenberg; Defending Voting: Vanita Gupta
Q: How confident are you that midterm voting will be free and fair, given the threats discussed?
There is guarded optimism due to strong local officials defending elections and failing attempts to subvert processes, though challenges and messiness are acknowledged as likely realities.
Surprise Dem Victories - Harold Meyerson; Indivisible and the Elections: Leah Greenberg; Defending Voting: Vanita Gupta
Q: What is the role of a national coalition in safeguarding elections across multiple states?
A coordinated effort across many states, combining legal strategy, mobilization, and clear communication, ensures that state actors receive support, misinformation is countered, and organizers can act swiftly to protect voting rights.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Living in the USA

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

A left-leaning political discussion program that blends in-depth analysis of U.S. elections, voting rights, labor, media influence, and constitutional questions with cultural context. The host guides conversations with prominent analysts, historians, lawyers, and activists to unpack midterms, Supreme Court decisions, and grassroots organizing. Noteworthy is the show's habit of weaving policy critique with historical perspective and focused calls to action, aiming to illuminate how national politics play out at local levels and how civic engagement can shape outcomes.

Episodes frequently center on Senate races, voting rights protections, labor movements, and media ownership, often featuring guests who are policy experts, legal scholars, and... more

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3. Robert Weissman
4. Viet Nguyen
5. Vanita Gupta
6. Deirdre Schifeling
7. Dave Zirin
8. Zach Roth

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