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BONUS: Introducing Teaching Texas Oct 01, 2022

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Introducing Wonder Media Network's latest audio documentary, Teaching Texas. In 1961, Norma and Mel Gabler were a quiet couple living in Longview, Texas. One day, they noticed some factual errors in one of their sons’ textbooks. What began as a small complaint morphed into a multi-decade crusade to shape what children of Texas — and therefore the country — read in their textbooks. In an election year with raging debates around education, this audio documentary charts how Texas dictated American education over the last sixty years and examines how the fight over our childrens’ classroom has only intensified today.

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Live from Texas Tribune Fest w/ Lis Smith and Tim Miller Sep 29, 2022

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Ravi is joined by seasoned campaign strategists Lis Smith and Tim Miller at Texas Tribune Fest for a lively conversation about the state of America's two major parties. Tim and Lis don't hold back. They discuss the voters Democrats are unnecessarily leaving behind and the disconnect between the party's base and its elite. Plus, Tim Miller's taxonomy of complicit Republicans and an argument over whether or not DeSantis' immigration stunt is good politics.

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Check out The Wilderness to hear Jon Favreau go to the battlegrounds that will decide the 2022 midterms to find out what voters who aren’t hooked on Twitter or cable news think about politics.

Breaking: Civil Charges Against Trump Sep 22, 2022

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In this episode, Ravi takes a break from thinking about his beloved Buffalo Bills to dive into the news of the week with Jason. The boys talk trash about the assistant coach who won the Supreme Court case that gave him the right to pray at work - and then didn't return to work. Then, they discuss Ron DeSantis' political stunt of flying migrants to Martha's Vineyard, Biden's declaration that the pandemic is over, and the breaking of the civil charges filed against Trump and his family in New York.

Listen to The Wilderness to hear Jon Favreau go to the battlegrounds that will decide the 2022 midterms to find out what voters who aren’t hooked on Twitter or cable news think about politics.

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Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard and Adesuwa Agbonile. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.

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Lindsey Graham, OBGYN Sep 15, 2022

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This week, Jason and Ravi check in on the latest from Congress. What's up with Lindsey Graham's fumbled attempt at a nationwide abortion ban? They also break down the current state of the midterms, and why this election might just be different. Plus, some international news from Brazil illustrates the fragility of democracy around the globe, and the ongoing Mar-a-Lago debacle invites skepticism about one judge's impartiality and the meaning of executive privilege.

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The Special Master Sep 08, 2022

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In this episode, Jason and Ravi talk some trash about Blake Masters' incriminating college emails. Then, they discuss the latest updates on Mar-a-Lago, explaining what a special master is, and why it matters in this case. Finally, they talk about Biden's speech on democracy - what the media got wrong in their analysis, and why we should all be Team Democracy.

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Trump's Messy House Sep 01, 2022

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Jason and Ravi are joined by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, hosts of the hit podcast "Pantsuit Politics", to discuss the latest out of DOJ. Ravi offers insight into Republicans in Pennsylvania and the midterm landscape post-Dobbs. Later on, the crew breaks down a recent Joe Rogan interview with Mark Zuckerberg which leads us to ponder reality, Hunter Biden's laptop, and the corporate nation-state. Plus, Jason and Ravi respond to listener feedback from last week's episode.

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Friendly Debate With A Conservative Aug 25, 2022

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It's time for a conversation across the aisle. Jason and Ravi sit down with Mark Zinno, radio and TV talk show host and conservative political junkie. They talk Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, Anthony Fauci's legacy, and the $1.6 billion donation from a tax-dodging mogul to a conservative organization. There's some spirited discussion -- and perhaps some common ground? Plus, Top Gun references.

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Will Trump Go To Prison? Aug 18, 2022

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In this episode, Jason and Ravi learn what crudites are - then use their newfound knowledge to talk trash about Dr. Oz's crudites shopping habits. They also dive into the week's news: breaking down the significance of Trump's (many) legal issues and what it could mean for the future, examining the Republican response to the FBI raid, and discussing how to talk about all of this with your friends and family.

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Inside Trump's Safe Aug 11, 2022

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The FBI raided Trump's Mar-a-Lago home and broke into a safe! Jason and Ravi discuss what could be inside and their own experiences with highly classified documents. Then, they reflect on the impressive inflation reduction act and what this victory means for the Dems. Plus, they're joined by trial attorney Kyle Farrar to talk trash about Alex Jones.

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Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard and Adesuwa Agbonile. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.

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A Turning Point for Biden? Aug 04, 2022

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Jason and Ravi talk trash about Trump's vague, cowardly 'double endorsement.' They also discuss the inflation reduction act. Why is it so good? Could this signify a turning point in the Biden presidency? At the end of the episode they're joined by Wes Moore, the Democratic nominee for governor of Maryland. They talk about his historic campaign, his book, what he's learned, and the ideas he hopes to bring to the state.

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