The Common Good Podcast

Now that Trump has failed at celebrating the country, and weakened us at home and across the globe, we turn our sights to the freedom that can come to our country when in November, we vote MAGA Republicans out of power.  Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about it on this week's podcast. 

Today on the Common Good Podcast, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse lament the Freedoms and Hope of America lost under Trump.  Including conversation about the current state of American democracy. Following a turbulent week of actions by Donald Trump and recent pivotal rulings from the Supreme Court, Doug and Robb break down the profound impact these events are having on foundational American liberties....

Doug Pagitt talks with Katie Gaddini about her new book, Esther's Army: The Christian Women Who Power The Christian Right.  For decades, political pundits on the Left have dismissed conservative Christian women as politically passive or brainwashed—voters simply following the instructions of the men in their lives.  But that narrative completely misses the reality on the ground. In this episode of...

On this episode of The Common Good, hosts Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse dive deep into a news cycle defined by manufactured distractions and hidden influences. The conversation begins with a sober look at the geopolitical landscape, tracking the continued danger radiating from Iran as regional instability threatens to boil over. Yet, while critical national security concerns demand the country's ful...

Here is part 2 of the training we did for the Michigan Democratic Rural Caucus on Connecting with Faith Voters 

Welcome to *The Common Good Podcast*, the show where we actually call a circus a circus. On today’s special Monday episode, hosts Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse wade through the absolute wreckage of another disastrous week for the Trump administration. First up, they take a look at the utter embarrassment over the weekend, where Trump decided the best use of presidential dignity was playing hype-man...

Title: Boos, Ballots, Bailouts, and Buffoonery: The Desperate Gasp of a Crumbling Ego Hosts: Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse Listen Time: 42 minutes of pure, unvarnished reality Summary: The wheels aren't just coming off the MAGA wagon—they've bounced down the highway and caused a ten-car pileup. This week, Doug and Robb take a front-row seat to the latest, loudest public meltdown of Donald Trump, and...

Trump's 250 Flop We are supposed to be ramping up to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, but instead of a unified national moment, the White House has turned it into a partisan vanity project. The result? High-profile organizers, artists, and corporate sponsors are quietly quitting and pulling out of the committee. It’s hard to sell a message of "national pride" when the administration’s actual...

The "Art of the Deal" or the Art of the Fold? 🤡 Trump's big bold strategy to choke out Iran just hit a brick wall, and his newly announced framework is a masterclass in backing down. Trump talked a massive game about forcing an "unconditional surrender," demanding zero nuclear enrichment, and threatening to blast Iran "back to the Stone Ages." But after a few drone strikes, a naval blockade stand...

Trump Has Gone Full Mob Boss and  Acts Like a Don Trump isn’t just bending the rules anymore — he’s desteroying them for his own benefit, and daring anyone to stop him. On this episode of Common Good, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse dig into what happens when the most powerful office in the world gets treated like a family business and a protection racket rolled into one. We’re talking about a preside...

From Iran to Voting, to Ballrooms and Cosplay Religious Dedications, to Dismantling Essential American Promises, this administration's cruelty and buffoonery are devastating America at home and around the world.  We The People, are the response.  We talk about it all today on the Common Good Podcast. 

In this episode of The Common Good, host Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse dive into a difficult but necessary conversation: the profound internal brokenness of Donald Trump and how that personal fracture is manifesting as a national crisis. For years, we have analyzed the policies, the tweets, and the political maneuvers. But today, we look deeper. We explore the idea that the chaos we see in our stree...

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Doug Pagitt was a guest on Runaway Nation, hosted by Alex Wagner.  They talked about Trump and faith voters.   

Corruption vs. The Common Good The tide is turning. This week, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse dive into why more Americans are walking away from the Trump administration’s "loyalty over law" culture. It’s not just politics—it’s a moral reckoning. Why the shift? • The "Easter Miracle" Narrative: Calling aggressive military moves "divine acts" is backfiring with voters of faith. • Pay-to-Play Politics:...

So this is how it ends for Trump.  Robb Ryerse and Doug Pagitt talked about it all. 

On this episode of the Vote Common Good podcast, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse unpack one of the most jarring Easter messages ever delivered by an American president.   Instead of a message of peace, Donald Trump used Easter morning to issue a profanity-laced threat against Iran—warning of attacks on power plants and infrastructure and declaring the country would be “living in Hell” if it didn’t com...

Trump's Worst Week - Iran, No Kings, Pastor Wanted Talarico Crucified 

Missiles flying. Markets shaking. Corruption rising. Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse connect the dots on Trump’s Iran war, the economy, and the cost of it all.

Due to schedule issues, we recorded on Monday this week. Trump's disastrous policies and decisions are moving record numbers of people away from him and the Republican Party. Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse take a Common Good look at the terrible, awful, no good last week in Trump's America.   

One Betrayal Too Many is the title of Rich Logis autobiography of being a MAGA star and then leaving. It is also the experience of millions of people in the United States today. We hear Rich's story and about his book today.  www. LeavingMAGA.org

Trump’s biggest lies are to himself. These lies then come out of his mouth and the country has to respond.  From claims about the economy and the war in Iram, to Gaza and Israel; to the 2020 election and the Epstein files, Donald Trump’s repeated lies and self-deception continue to shape public life in the United States. In this episode, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about how these self-reinfo...

Trump attacks Iran to "spark the return of Jesus," according to Military Generals. This Ill-fated military action damages all involved.  The complete dangerous clown show of this administration puts us all at risk.  

On this week’s podcast, we dive into what can only be described as an Olympic-level disaster for the Trump administration. We’ll unpack how his officials embarrassed themselves on the global stage at the Olympics, with behavior that raised eyebrows worldwide. Meanwhile, his immigration policy decisions stirred outrage at home, leaving families in limbo and tensions high. And we can’t ignore the ec...