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Finding Hope in Climate Nov 18, 2021

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HuffPost senior reporter Alexander Kaufman and investigative journalist and podcast host Amy Westervelt join the show to discuss the hottest issue of the day: climate change. Following the conclusion of COP26, Jason and Ravi are reflecting on what the conference accomplished, the role of the fossil fuel industry in these negotiations, and how we should best approach the climate crisis with people in our lives.

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Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.

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

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The Kyle Rittenhouse Trial Nov 11, 2021

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This week, everything is political. Jason and Ravi take stock of how racism is imbedded in our infrastructure, the consequences of NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers lying about his vaccination status and how the right is spinning the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse.

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Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.

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

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Virginia & Josh Hawley’s masculinity Nov 04, 2021

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How did we get to the point where Glenn Youngkin won the governor race in Virginia? It's time for Democrats to change their narrative and address their weaknesses. Plus, Sen. Josh Hawley gave a speech about the Left's apparent denigration of masculinity. But is that what he's really talking about? Jason and Ravi deconstruct the nonsensical — but impactful — argument.

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Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.

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

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Democrats Under Pressure: Virginia & DC Oct 28, 2021

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Jason and Ravi take a look at the role of Critical Race Theory in the Virginia Gubernatorial election and what's being left behind in Biden's Build Back Better agenda. Plus, the case for the billionaire tax, revelations from the January 6th commission and the most recent Fauci misinformation woes. A jam-packed episode you won't want to miss.

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Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.

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

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The Chappelle Controversy Oct 21, 2021

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Majority 54 producer Edie Allard joins the show for the first time to discuss the controversial Dave Chappelle comedy special, The Right's reaction to Mayor Pete's parental leave, and - once again - Ivermectin.

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Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.

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

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The Cost of Racism Oct 14, 2021

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Heather McGhee talks her book, "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together," and reframing the discussion about systemic racism in America. Plus, how do we talk about the infrastructure bill and cancel culture with those on the other side?

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Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.

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

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Whistleblowers feat. Lt. Col. Vindman Oct 07, 2021

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This week is all about whistleblowers. Jason and Ravi kick things off with the Facebook whistleblower's testimony and ponder what's next for the social media giant. Then, we're bringing you an interview from the Texas Tribune Festival with Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman. Vindman came to national attention in 2019 when he testified before the United States Congress regarding the Trump-Ukraine scandal. Vindman is the author of "Here, Right Matters".

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Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.

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

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The National Debt Blame Game Sep 30, 2021

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Jason and Ravi cover how we can use history to keep Republicans from hijacking the conversation about the national debt, and how we should handle conversations about it with our friends and family. They also discuss the impact of the vaccine mandate -- are republicans being driven away from the vaccine?

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Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.

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

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A New Perspective on Climate Change Sep 23, 2021

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Climate change is such a huge threat, it can be hard to truly visualize its impact. This week, we're proud to share the first episode of As She Rises, a new Wonder Media Network podcast using poetry and the voices of BIPOC to contextualize the true effects of climate change.

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Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.

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

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Vaccine Mandates feat. Swollen Testicles in Trinidad Sep 16, 2021

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Jason and Ravi are joined by Negin Farsad, comedian and host of the podcast Fake the Nation. Together they discuss Biden's federal vaccine mandate and some recent Tucker Carlson rabbit holes.

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Jason is back with a new season and a new co-host, Ravi Gupta. Each week, they'll tackle our most pressing issues, giving you the tools necessary to successfully have conversations across the aisle.

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

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