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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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Jul 3, 2026

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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.

What We Can Learn From Minnesota’s Anti-ICE Organizing 30.01.2026

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss tensions in Minneapolis and our trip there with organizers, journalists, and volunteers this week.

Minneapolis - Ground Zero For ICE Resistence 23.01.2026

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Minneapolis's fight against ICE and the community-led resistance that's spreading across the country.

Fighting Back vs. Unifying Leadership 16.01.2026

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the current state of democratic leadership and what's needed to win across the nation, including in key swing states like Texas. Who are the leaders who are meeting the moment and standing out amongst the noise?

No Room For Debate: Renee Good, Venezuaela, ACA Healthcare 09.01.2026

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the recent murder of Renee Good by an ICE agent. They also dive into the aftermath of Maduro's kidnapping and the recent ACA vote in the House.

Recapping 2025: Epstein Files, DNC, And Everything In Between 19.12.2025

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the Seahawks ' beautiful win against the Rams and how it parallels the Democrats' string of victories this past year. They go on to recap the year's top events and make predictions for 2026.

Strategic Surprises: Winning in Unexpected Places 12.12.2025

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the unexpected political shifts in Miami and other key regions and the impending downfall of the AI economy.

Tennessee - Progressive Waves in Conservative Waters 05.12.2025

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the surprising progressive shift from Aftyn Behn's campaign in Tennessee. They also addressed the challenges faced by the Democratic Party, the influence of national figures like Kamala Harris, and the evolving perceptions of electability.

Chuck's Losing It + Epstein Emails 15.11.2025

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the Dem's strategy to fight for affordable healthcare and the gravity of the most recent release of Epstein emails.

Election Results Are In, Trumpism Is Out! 07.11.2025

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba dive into the latest political shifts and victories, exploring the dynamics of recent elections and their implications for the future.

Election Talk - Dems Are Finally Pushing Back! 31.10.2025

In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the upcoming elections and the losing strategy that Republicans have adopted.

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