The Common Good Podcast

Another nightmare week in the US due to Trump and his team. The incompetence doing the lawful, important work shines brightly again. Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk details and responses to this mess.  And, Robb's nominations this week  for who had "The Dumbest Week in the Administration." 

Trump's "Home Grown" Attack on US Citizens. Trump told the El Salvadorian President he would need to build five more prisons where Trump could send American Citizens that he wants to deport.  And, he said that he doesn't know what the laws are concerning his ability to deport US Citizens to an El Salvadorian prison.  Robb's nomination for who had "The Dumbest Week in the Administration."  Doug Pag...

How The Trump Admin and Elon Musk's Foolishness Hurts Us All - The Common Good Podcast  Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the week's news that Trump continues to harm the country due to foolishness, ignorance and arrogance. Elon Musk shows why he has no business in Government. 

Trump Leads Most Anti-Christian Presidency Ever - Part 2 Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the week's news that Trump continues to harm hungry children and destroy the safety net of the most vulnerable.  The courts are stopping Trump on some, but not all, of his dangerous actions. 

Trump Signals Dangerous Incompetence   Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse discuss the week's news that Trump’s team discussed war plans on the Signal app and accidentally included a reporter. All involved should be fired.  The courts are stopping Trump on some, but not all, of his dangerous actions. 

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the week's news and how the struggling Trump Administration is sending our surrogates like Lara Trump to tell us that "we should be kissing the feet of Trump and Elon Musk." They also talk about the struggling economy, tariffs, and the mass layoffs and deportations. 

Doug Pagitt from Vote Common Good talks with Rich Logis about his group Leaving MAGA. Rich went from being an "all-in" MAGA booster and spokesperson to helping others leave the chaos and lies.

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse discuss what can be done about the hazardous decisions being made by Donald Trump.  They also show what is behind his motivations and worldviews that are so at odds with what is best for the United States and the World.

Doug, Robb and Dan discuss the tip of the Trump Chaos Iceberg on the Common Good Podcast.   Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist.   @pagitt   Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book about running for congress as a Progressive Republican in Arkan...

Doug, Dan and Robb discuss the latest lawlessness from the Trump administration. Courts or Congress seem uninterested or unable to stop him.   Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist.   @pagitt   Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book about runnin...

Trump enacted tariffs on our neighbors and allies before immediately backtracking after the Stockmarket got spooked. Elon Musk, an unelected oligarch, now has access to the nation's checkbook. Plus, JD Vance gets the message of Christianity completely wrong. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist.   @pagit...

Christian Nationalism has served as one of the philosophical underpinnings of Trumpism .  "America First" has a religious partner - Christian Nationalism. Doug Pagitt talks with Eric English about this and his book, "The Kingdom of Man." 

What can those who care for the Common Good do in response to week two of the Trump onslaught? Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse share insights and reflections on week 1

What will the first days of the next Trump administration look like? Will his extreme picks for cabinet positions be approved by the senate? Doug, Dan and Robb discuss.   Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist.   @pagitt   Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You ca...

Donald J Trump is officially a Felon. He is a Criminal. And, he is also the President-Elect. We have to come to grips with this reality and we seek the well-being of our Democracy. Doug Pagitt reflects on these realities.

What The Faith Hope and Love?! Donald Trump won the election - and it wasn't even close. Doug, Dan and Robb spiral further into despair and discuss the disastrous things Trump says he will do on Day One. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist.   @pagitt   Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Orga...

With only 41 days until Election Day, Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich discuss what candidates - and Vote Common Good - are doing to reach voters.   Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist.   @pagitt   Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his bo...

Marjorie Taylor Greene visited Cabot, Arkansas to spread conspiracy theories and divisiveness. Rodney Govens, a Democrat running for congress in Arkansas 1st District, and Robby Bevis, a Republican, decided to throw a Rally For Decency in response. Robb Ryerse sat down with Rodney, Robby and Corey Spangler, City Counsel Member in Cabot, to talk about transcending the political divide in the name o...

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in a heated presidential debate last night. One candidate looked competent, poised and presidential while the other fabricated unhinged lies about immigrants eating dogs. Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich discuss the good, the bad, the bizarre, and what it means for Election Day.   Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vot...

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris face off in their first presidential debate tonight. Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich discuss what they'll likely be asked about and what's at stake. Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist.   @pagitt   Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Director at Vote C...

With just two months to go until Election Day, Doug Pagitt, Robb Ryerse and Dan Deitrich discuss what some are calling America's first "snap election." Doug Pagitt is the Executive Director and one of the founders of Vote Common Good. He is also a pastor, author, and social activist.   @pagitt   Robb Ryerse is a pastor, author, and Political Organizer at Vote Common Good. You can find his book abo...

Every Wednesday until Election Day, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, will be sitting down with some of the  extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office.  Today's guest is Marisela Jimenez who is running for the Texas State House in District 150.  https://mariselajimenez.com   To see if there's a Common Good Candidate in your area, check out: www.candidatesforcommongood....

Every Wednesday until Election Day, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, will be sitting down with some of the  extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office.    Today's guest is David Kim who is running for U.S. House of Representatives in California's 34th District. https://davidkimforca.com/   To see if there's a Common Good Candidate in your area, check out:   www.candida...

Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse were in the convention center for the DNC. They share what the experience was like and what it means for the election.  www.votecommongood.com

Every Wednesday until Election Day, Vote Common Good's Political Director, Robb Ryerse, will be sitting down with some of the  extraordinary, ordinary Americans running for office.    Today's guest is Joe Salerno who is running for U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's 2nd District https://joesalernoforcongress.com/   To see if there's a Common Good Candidate in your area, check out:   www...