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This Week with Common Power

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Common Power Executive Director Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba cut through the noise to break down the most critical developments from the week. This series will synthesize what’s most important in the Trump era and what volunteers nationwide can do about it.

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Analyzing The Senate Debates - Midterm Pulse Check With Ahmed Baba Charles Douglas 09.10.2026

It's a politico's favorite time of the year — debate season! This week, ED of Common Power, Charles Douglas, talks with independent journalist Ahmed Baba about Senate debates that happened in Georgia, Maine, and Michigan Check out our work at https://commonpower.org/

Can Dems Flip Iowa? Insights Live From The Ground 29.09.2026

Did you hear about Iowa's gubernatorial race? It's a big one This week, ED of Common Power, Charles Douglas, talks with independent journalist Ahmed Baba about Iowa and the gubernatorial race that we should all be looking out for. Check out our work at https://commonpower.org/

Live From The Alaska Senate Race, Where Peltola Leads In the Polls 18.09.2026

The quietest Senate race might be making the biggest moves in Alaska. This week, ED of Common Power, Charles Douglas, talks with independent journalist Ahmed Baba live from Anchorage, Alaska, about Mary Peltola's influence in her Senate race and the turf Common Power is door-knocking in for the first time.

The AI Threat Level Is Rising. How Should Democrats Respond? 11.09.2026

Our water, our air, and our public lands are being sacrificed all for the sake of AI. This week, Common Power Executive Director Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba dig into the latest AI news and the growing push for federal regulation.

Coalition Building, Party Infighting, and the Fight for the House 04.09.2026

This week, ED of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist Ahmed Baba break down establishment Dems' attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, the polarizing House, and the unlikely candidates Common Power is door-knocking for to build the coalition.

PA Victories, Democratic Momentum, and the GOP's Midterm Trouble 28.08.2026

This week, ED of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba talk about their expectations heading into the midterms, Democratic enthusiasm, and the states Common Power is door-knocking in this Fall.

Takeaways From Primaries In Florida, Alaska, & Wyoming 21.08.2026

ED of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming primary results. Check out our work at Commonpower.org

Analyzing Another Week Of Primaries - Midterm Pulse Check 14.08.2026

Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Wisconsin and what we can learn from the recent Democratic primary races. Check out our work at Commonpower.org

Michigan Primary Debrief: Takeaways, Insights, & Lessons From The Ground 07.08.2026

Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Michigan, Abdul El Sayed's big win, and notes from talking to Michiganders on the ground. Check out our work at Commonpower.org

Midterm Pulse Check: Trump Has Worst Polling Week Yet, Dem Primaries Take Shape 31.07.2026

Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Trump's unprecidented poll numbers, and the upcoming Dem primaries that Common Power has been working on. Check out our work at Commonpower.org

The Rise Of Democratic Socialist Candidates & What It Means For The Party 03.07.2026

Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss DSA wins across the country and the Democrats' naive backlash to expanding the Democratic coalition. Check out our work at Commonpower.org

Midterm Pulse Check - Primary Wins Losses & Lessons 12.06.2026

Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss recent primary wins and losses, and the lessons we're learning ahead of the midterm elections. Join our work at commonpower.org

GOP Redistricting Setbacks, Paxton Wins, & Generational Change In Dem Primaries 29.05.2026

Executive Director of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss midterm updates from Texas, Iowa, Tennessee, and more. Join our work at commonpower.org

Is Trump As Powerful In Gop Primaries As He Seems? 22.05.2026

Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Trump's impact on recent congressional races and the path forward for Democrats. Join our work at commonpower.org

Midterm Pulse Check With Ahmed Baba & Charles Douglas 15.05.2026

Executive Director of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss notes from CoPo's trip to Tennessee and how democrats move forward after redistricting. Join our work at commonpower.org

Southern States Move Fast To Eliminate Black Districts After SCOTUS Ruling 08.05.2026

Executive Director of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the consequences of SCOTUS gutting the VRA and the GOP's strategy to redistrict the South. Join our work at commonpower.org

SCOTUS Just Gutted The Voting Rights Act. Here's What It Means For 2026, 2028, & Beyond 30.04.2026

Just when we thought things couldn't get any worse, yesterday SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act. The Executive Director of Common Power, Charles Douglas, the Director of The Institute for Common Power, and an independent journalist, Ahmed Baba, talked through the implications of this and what comes next.

How Democrats Can Use MAGA As Fractures To Fuel Midterm Wins 17.04.2026

Executive Director of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss MAGA's slow turn on Donald Trump amid the war in the Middle East and the rising cost of living. Join our work at commonpower.org

Live From The Georgia Runoff To Replace MTG 06.04.2026

The Common Power team is in Illinois, working on one of the biggest primary elections of the year. Executive Director of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist, Ahmed Baba, discuss the pivotal race in GA's 14th district. Charles and the Common Power team are live on the ground, knocking on doors for Shawn Harris! Join our work: commonpower.org

Live From The Illinois Dem Primary - Election Day Analysis! 17.03.2026

The Common Power team is in Illinois, working on one of the biggest primary elections of the year. We joined independent journalist, Ahmed Baba, to discuss Kat Abughazaleh, her platform, and what the CoPo team is experiencing as they talk to voters.

The Push For Generational Change In The 2026 Dem Primaries 13.03.2026

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss dem leadership and the primariy races that are shifting power within the party. We're live every friday morning on susbstack. Join us - https://substack.com/@commonpower

Midterm Election Pulse Check News Of The Week (3/27) 06.03.2026

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the surge in voting for the Texas primaries.

Why Talarico Won The Texas Primary 06.03.2026

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the aftermath of the Texas Primary race. What went well, what didn't go well and what dfoes this mean for the general election in November. We're live every friday morning on susbstack. Join us - https://substack.com/@commonpower

Ice Retreats In Minnesota & The Save Act Passes House 13.02.2026

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss ICE's "retreat" in Minneapolis, the SAVE Act, and just how weak Trump and his administration really are. CommonPower.org

What Minneapolis Teaches Us About Anti-ICE Organizing: Lessons Live From the Ground 06.02.2026

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the communities response to ICE raids in Minneapolis. Charles speaks on his trip live from Minneapolis and shares about learning from community leaders/organizers.

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