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The midterms are fast approaching and with the the Supreme Court's recent decision on the Voting Rights Act, the future of the Democrats is even more uncertain than before. That's where Oath comes in - a revolutionary platform that helps you maximize your donations. I'm joined by Brian Derrick, co-founder of Oath, to discuss how the algorithm works, the impact that the smart funding has had on rac...

It took one AI generated photo depicting Trump as Jesus Christ (or a doctor?) to cause rifts in his biggest supporting base: Evangelical Christians. Not his cheating, lying, or scamming or multitude of anti-Christian actions. So why was this too far? I'm joined by Pastor Ben Marsh of First Alliance Church in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to explore the mentality behind Evangelical Christians a...

The claim that the 2020 election was "stolen" from Donald Trump has been repeatedly debunked - yet it continues to fuel legislation that could impact millions of voters. The SAVE America Act introduces strict ID requirements and other restrictive measures that experts warn could suppress access to the ballot for thousands of Americans. But how secure are our elections, really? And what d...

The world feels like it is on fire. And if you're wondering where Congress is in all of this, well so am I. Which is why I'm joined by Representative Jim Himes (D-CT), a Gang of 8 intelligence insider and one of the most informed voices on Capitol Hill, to talk about war, surveillance, and the future of American democracy. Rep. Himes breaks down why Republicans are so scared to stand up to...

It feels like every other week there's a near-miss or tragic accident involving airplanes — bringing fear and anxiety to the hundreds of millions who fly every year. The devastating LaGuardia Airport runway collision on March 22nd, where an Air Canada Express jet struck a fire truck on landing and killed both pilots, is only the latest example. So why is this keep happening? And are we actuall...

Cuba is in crisis - and it's getting worse by the day. Blackouts now stretch up to 30 hours. Pharmacies are bare. Families are going hungry. Why? Because the U.S. has implemented a blockade on the island since January, when the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, cutting off Venezuelan fuel from the fragile island.  In this episode, we’re joined by Philip Brenner, Professor Emer...

The war with Iran is showing no signs of slowing down, and thousands have been killed and injured. The Trump administration has launched the Middle East into uncertainty, and there is no one better to discuss the chaos than Kian Tajbakhsh. Tajbakhsh is an Iranian-American scholar and democratic activist who was arrested and imprisoned by this brutal regime. Released as part of the Obama Nuclear De...

The U.S. and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran - hitting major cities, taking out top military commanders, and assassinating Supreme Leader Khamenei. This isn't a warning shot. This is war. And now, uncertainty is everywhere. Thousands have died, the U.S's Middle Eastern allies are being attacked, and Donald Trump changes his answers on "How long?" and "Why?"...

Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual abuse.  When Marina Lacerda was 14 years old, she found herself giving a massage to Jeffrey Epstein in his NYC mansion - the beginning of what would be years of abuse. As Minor Victim #1, Lacerda’s testimony in the 2019 indictment of Epstein helped lead to his arrest. And for years, she hid this secret. But now, she’s ready to speak out for herself an...

This is the final episode of the two part Beerocracy! podcast special where I traveled to the top Trump supporting counties in 4 states in Appalachia to try to understand why and how people support Donald Trump. Our social media feeds keep us in our echo chambers, discouraging dialogue. I decided I was tired of the constant rhetoric making it seem like I, a liberal, couldn't find common ground...

This episode is Part 1 of a two part Beerocracy! podcast special where I traveled to the top Trump supporting counties in 4 states in Appalachia to try to understand why and how people support Donald Trump. Our social media feeds keep us in our echo chambers, discouraging dialogue. I decided I was tired of the constant rhetoric making it seem like I, a liberal, couldn't find common ground and...

Two American citizens and dozens of immigrants have been killed, hundreds injured, and the country is on edge because of Donald Trump's immigration policy. Trump ran on an anti-immigrant platform, promising record levels of deportations, and so far, he's been attempting to live up to his campaign promises. The problem? His administration is conducting itself with unseen levels of aggression, cruel...

President Trump has set his sights on Greenland. This arctic territory has become center stage for Trump's imperialistic desires, leading to classically aggressive statements that cause chaos on a global stage. But what makes Greenland so desirable? I'm joined by Dr. Cameron “Cam” Carlson from the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, to break down the importance of this icy plateau. From nation...

On January 13th, the Supreme Court is hearing the arguments for West Virginia v. BPJ , a landmark Supreme Court case that could reshape the future of transgender rights and school athletics nationwide. The case challenges West Virginia’s 2021 Save Women’s Sports Act , which bans transgender girls and women from participating in female school sports. At the center is B.P.J., Becky Pepper Jackson, a...

In one of the most dramatic and controversial moments in recent U.S.–Latin America relations, the U.S. military captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, brought them to the United States on criminal charges, and sent shockwaves across the region. So what happens next? Between Trump's very transparent desires for oil investment in the country, and Secretary of State Marco Rubi...

Hello Team! Just wanted to thank everyone for their part in contributing to this podcast. From my guests dedicating their time and my listeners for engaging with every episode, I am so grateful for the year that was 2025. I can't wait for what awaits in 2026. Cheers to 2025 and thank you all. Emily

It's happened again. Another school shooting. A terrible, unnecessary constant in American life. But it doesn't have to be this way. This episode takes a hard, solutions-focused look at school shooting prevention through conversations with leaders from Sandy Hook Promise, one of the nation’s leading violence prevention organizations. In the wake of gun violence across the U.S., we move bey...

Prices are up, paychecks aren’t keeping pace, and the stock market is soaring like nothing’s wrong. So… what is actually going on in this economy?! I'm joined by Ben Harris, Vice President and Director of Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution to unpack everything you want to know about the affordability crisis, why economists are calling this a "K-shaped" economy, and how we...

The United States has been using a highly controversial tactic in its effort to stop drug trafficking: bombing suspected “narco-terrorist” boats off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia. After a bombshell report in the Washington Post alleging that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered all survivors to be killed during one of these bombings, there has been bipartisan outcry over whether the United...

Beerocracy! went on the road! On a stop in Washington D.C., I was lucky to sit down for conversation with Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) to discuss all thing Capitol Hill. If you want to know what one of the rising stars of the Democratic party thinks about Trump's reign and his Republican colleagues, this is the episode for you.

Sudan is facing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises due to a brutal war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. Over 150,000 have been killed with 12 million displaced, and the recent falling of El-Fasher to the RSF has left reports of mass atrocities. I'm joined by Caitlin Howarth, Project Director of Conflict Analysis Programs from the Yale School of Public H...

The November 4, 2025 elections delivered a strong night for Democrats across the country, signaling potential cracks in Donald Trump’s political influence as his second term continues. Abigail Spanberger won the governorship in Virginia, Mikie Sherrill won in New Jersey, and Democratic-Socialist Zohran Mamdani made history as New York City’s first Muslim mayor after defeating Andrew Cuomo. After N...

The US has been upping its pressure campaign on stopping drug trafficking into the United States and one such tactic is by very illegally bombing "narco-terrorists" in boats off the coasts of Venezuela and Columbia. But this isn't the full story. The US is increasing its pressure campaign against Venezuela, in what appears to be a push for a regime change against Venezuelan President...

Across the country, a growing movement is reshaping public education - Christian nationalism. From book bans to parent choice arguments to bibles in schools, public education in America is facing an aggressive religious push that's never been seen before in modern history. I'm joined by Kevin J. Burke, Professor of Education at University of Georgia, who recently researched and wrote a whi...

After two years of devastating war, a fragile ceasefire has finally taken hold between Israel and Gaza. But what comes next? The new 20-point peace plan is vague, lacking any clear roadmap for peace or accountability. What’s certain is that more than 70,000 people have been killed in Gaza, and the enclave has been left in ruins. I'm joined by Khaled Elgindy, former senior fellow and director o...