Brogressive Podcast

Ben, Beleh, and Max sit down with Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) for a no-holds-barred discussion on Trump’s second term, Elon Musk’s outsized influence in the White House, and how Democrats can fight back. Levin kicks things off by breaking down Musk’s unprecedented power grab, explaining why his unilateral agency cuts and government overreach are blatantly unconstitutional (01:39). He calls out...

Ben, Beleh, and Dylan sit down with Michael LaRosa, former press secretary for First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, for an unfiltered conversation about the Biden White House, the campaign’s media failures, and what went wrong in 2024. Michael kicks things off by sharing his experience working with Jill Biden and how he navigated the campaign’s inner circle despite being an outsider with deep media connecti...

In the newest episode of the Brogressive Podcast, we collaborated with The Electorate! The Electorate was founded in November 2024 by Ian, a North Carolinian Democrat. Max and Ian talked a retrospective of 2024, and compared the roadmap for Democrats in the future. We talked leadership for the future, the need to build things in America again, and authenticity in a scripted political world. Ian an...

Max and Dylan talked with Rotimi Adeoye. Rotimi was a Senate Staffer for the former Senator of PA, Bob Casey. Rotimi worked the ACLU and now, is an MSNBC Columnists. He is also lucky enough to be a Philidelphia Eagles fan in 2025.

Beleh, Dylan, Ben, and Max break down the shocking trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers. They kick things off with their real-time reactions to the news and debate whether this marks the start of the post-LeBron era in LA (00:54). The discussion moves to the trade’s ripple effects around the league, including what went wrong for the Mavericks (04:28), potential locker room tensions between Le...

Beleh, Max, and special guest Jack Cocchiarella break down the state of Democratic messaging, the Republican overreach, and how the left can build long-term influence in media. They kick things off by discussing the Democrats’ struggles in digital outreach and why party leaders need to flood the zone with content instead of waiting for media coverage (00:08). The conversation turns to Republican m...

Beleh, Ben, and Dylan break down the divisional round surprises, make their calls for the conference championships, and talk about what’s next for Kamala Harris. They start by recapping last week’s predictions and current Brogressive prediction league standings (00:07) before digging into the Ravens’ missed chances, the Lions’ collapse, and the Bills' narrow victory over the Ravens. Looking ahead,...

In the 10th episode of the Brogressive Podcast , Ben and Beleh kick things off by reflecting on their playoff predictions, where they went wrong, and what surprised them most from the wildcard round. Beleh shares his firsthand account of attending the Chargers vs. Texans game, describing the Chargers’ devastating collapse, Justin Herbert’s struggles, and the surprisingly welcoming Texans fanbase (...

On this episode of the Brogressive Podcast, Beleh and Dylan talk with Bakari Sellers about the Democratic Party’s recent struggles and what lies ahead. They discuss Kamala Harris’s near victory, the cultural and economic challenges shaping elections, and the importance of storytelling in political messaging. Sellers also shares his thoughts on young leaders like AOC and Pete Buttigieg, the role of...

In this episode of the Brogressive Podcast , Ben, Beleh, Dylan, and Luis dive into the NFL playoffs, the chaos of Rush Week at UCLA, and rank the most intriguing NFL head coaching vacancies. Dylan, a fraternity president, shares insider stories about fraternity culture, the dynamics of Rush Week, and the political dynamics of frat bros. The conversation transitions to football as the group breaks...

In this episode of the Brogressive Podcast , Max Levin and Ben Bartlett sit down with Dhaaruni Sreenivas , a DNC delegate , to discuss the dynamics of the DNC chair race, gender politics, and the challenges of political messaging. The conversation explores healthcare reform, the backlash to the Me Too movement, and the evolving role of social media in shaping political identity. Dhaaruni brings fr...

In this episode of the Brogressive Podcast , we sit down with journalist and political commentator Matt Yglesias for a deep dive into the shifting political landscape. From Gen Z’s surprising rightward turn and their backlash against “woke” politics to the challenges of maintaining a big tent Democratic coalition, Matt offers his sharp insights and unfiltered takes. We explore how activist groups...

Follow Beleh ⁠⁠ @Btoma15⁠⁠ , Ben ⁠⁠@BenBartlettt⁠⁠ , and Brogressive Podcast ⁠⁠@BrogressivePod⁠⁠ on Twitter/X. Timestamps: (00:03:38) Warriors and Lakers Seasons and Potential Trade Targets (00:37:47) State of the NBA and Ratings Discourse (00:49:52) Chargers Talk (01:03:15) NFL Playoff and MVP Predictions

We sat down with attorney and author William Cooper to talk about his new book How America Works … And Why It Doesn’t . We covered everything from the Chiefs' dark magic-fueled success this season and the A’s leaving Oakland to the roots of America’s political dysfunction, Trump’s legacy, and the impact of social media on tribalism. Will is giving away 10 signed copies of his book — visit our Twit...

In Part 2 of this two-part episode of Brogressive, we draft possible 2028 Democratic candidates and explore who would have the best chance of defeating JD Vance. Vote for who drafted the best slate in the poll below! Follow Max ⁠⁠@MaxLevin23⁠⁠ , Beleh ⁠⁠ @Btoma15⁠⁠ , Ben ⁠⁠@BenBartlettt⁠⁠ , David ⁠⁠@michiganstan25⁠⁠ , and Brogressive Podcast ⁠⁠@BrogressivePod⁠⁠ .

In Part 1 of a two-part podcast, we debate Trump’s best and worst cabinet picks so far. We also talk about whether RFK Jr.’s pick has some positives and if there need to be big changes in U.S. food production, like with seed oils. Plus, we dig into what Trump’s labor secretary pick means and whether it shows unions got something out of not endorsing Biden. Follow Max ⁠@MaxLevin23⁠ , Beleh ⁠ @Btoma...

Follow Armand on Twitter @ArmandDoma . Follow Max @MaxLevin23 , Beleh @Btoma15 , Ben @BenBartlettt , David @michiganstan25 , and Brogressive Podcast @BrogressivePod . Timestamps: (01:38) Why Did Democrats Lose in 2024? (25:30) Rightward Shift of Young Men and Reasons for Optimism in the Next Four Years (28:56) Armand Domalewski Interview (30:22) The Future of YIMBYism (01:05:06) Lessons from 2024...