The ConversationSeason 22020 · 191 episodesEpisodes1Gabe Tobias & James MacklerThe AOC-inspired Movement School trains progressive organizers. Veteran Black Hawk pilot is running for US Senate seat in Tennessee.2Sweta Chakraborty & Lawrence LessigBernie's plan to combat climate change. Professor Larry Lessig on the electoral college.3Adam Eichen & Jonathan LarsenGrassroots money beats Amazon in Seattle. Jonathan Larsen on the National Prayer breakfast.4Cenk UygurCenk Uygur on his Democratic opponent Christy Smith.5Heidi Sloan & Jim KeadyTX-25 Congressional Candidate Heidi Sloan joins "The Conversation." Jim Keady on The Green New Deal.6Lilly Adams & Donald McInnisLilly Adams on Trump's Nuclear Weapons policy. The murder and aftermath of 12-year-old Stephanie Crowe.7Dave Levinthal & Jonathan LarsenCPI Editor-at-Large Dave Levinthal on Trump's plan to sidestep 2020 investigations. TYT Investigates and The Root dive into Buttigieg8Briahna Joy Gray & Colby HallBernie's National Press Secretary Briahna Joy Gray on media coverage of Sanders. Mediaite found Editor Colby Hall on Warren vs Sanders.9Nathan J. Robinson & Mel GagarinWhy You Should Be A Socialist. NY-6 candidate Mel Gagarin on his progressive activism.10Chloe HilliardChloe Hilliard on her new book “F*** Your Diet”11Byron Reese & Amanda EdwardsGigaom CEO Byron Reese on the internet's impact on society. Amanda Edwards challenges Sen. John Cornyn in Texas.12Alex GibneyDirector Alex Gibney on new documentary’Citizen K’13Cassie King & Sean Lai McMahonCassie King from "Direct Action Everywhere." Attorney Sean Lai McMahon joins The Conversation.14Tomas Ramos & Jonathan MetzlTomas Ramos on the issues facing New Yorkers. Jonathan Metzl on the future of gun research.15Rachel Ventura & Russ CirincioneCandidate Rachel Ventura on how progressive policies will help IL-11. Candidate Russ Cirincione on bringing progressive solutions to NJ-6.16Jackie Fielder & Cenk UygurCA Senate candidate Jackie Fielder (SD11) on housing justice for all. CA-25 candidate Cenk Uygur on the DCCC backing opponent Christy Smith.17Zachary Siegel & Sean ShawWhat is Joe Biden's 'crack house' crusade. Attorney & Civic Leader Sean Shaw on Gov. Desantis' 'poll tax.'18Shaniyat Chowdhury & Frances Yasmeen MotiwallaNY-5 candidate Shaniyat Chowdhury on challenging 20 year Democratic incumbent Meeks. Candidate Frances Motiwalla on how progressive policies will help CA-34.19Krystal Ball & Amanda TerkelKrystal Ball on her new book "The Populist's Guide to 2020." When will the media take progressives seriously?20Ezra KleinEzra Klein on his book “Why We’re Polorized.”21Nabilah Islam & Amanda SiebeNabilah Islam on Trump's Muslim ban expansion. Amanda Siebe on the issues affecting OR-122Noam ChomskyNoam Chomsky joins The Conversation.23Kim McCarthy & Rob RichieThe issues affecting Ohio District 73. Rob Richie on ranked choice voting.24Mike Siegel & Lindsey BoylanFormer Lawyer and Teacher running for Congress in TX-10. Lindsey Boylan is running to unseat NY Rep. Jerry Nadler.25Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez & Wendell PotterCristina Tzintzun Ramirez on her campaign for US Senate. Former Health Insurance exec turned whistleblower.26Rishi Kumar & Thom HartmannRishi Kumar on his Congressional Campaign. Thom Hartmann on the Republican war on voting.27Alexander Sammon & Babs RamseySmall dollar donations vs high dollar, pay for access fundraising. Babs Ramsey on Nebraska's farmers, ending Trump tariffs.28Lorena Garcia & Jennifer CohnLorena Garcia on running against John Hickenlooper. Can electronic voting machines be hacked?29Ken Klippenstein & Ryan GrimLeaked Bloomberg campaign NDA. Bloomberg is stealing staffers from local campaigns.30Amy Cox & Munira AhmedAmy Cox is running for State Rep in Ohio's 43rd district. Munira Ahmed on how her photo inspired artist Shepard Fairey.31Bill Theobald & Suraj PatelWill swing state's 2020 hacking protections hold? Suraj Patel's bid to unseat Rep. Carolyn Maloney.32Donna ImamDonna Imam on her grassroots congressional campaign.33Ari Herstand & Sara AzariCA assembly bill 5's impact on the music industry. New book highlights all of Trump's crimes.34Skylar Hurwitz & Stephen SmithSkylar Hurwitz on his congressional campaign. Stephen Smith on the WV can't wait movement.35Cenk UygurCenk Uygur discusses his congressional campaign.36Imam Abdul Malik Mujahid & Caroline PhillipsViolence in New Delhi over India's 'citizenship' law. Cannabis festival raises social justice awareness.37Lizz WinsteadDaily Show creator Lizz Winstead joins The Conversation.38Jen Perelman & Terron SimsJen Perelman on her race against Debbie Wasserman Schultz. Terron Sims on HR-51, the DC Admission Act.39Rudy Reves & Dr. Sweta ChakrabortyRudy Reves on surviving the San Diego fires. Dr. Chakraborty on the dangers of Covid-19.40Jerry MitchellNew book reopens unsolved murders during civil rights era.41Ryan GrimThe Intercept's Ryan Grim joins The Conversation to discuss the sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden.42Mehdi HasanThe Intercept's Mehdi Hasan joins The Conversation to discuss Trump and Iran.43Norman Broderick & Kshama Sawant"Suppressed" Documentary star Norman Broderick | Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant44Nomi Prins & Ruth Ben-GhiatJournalist and Financial Expert Nomi Prins joins The Conversation. Authoritarianism expert Ruth Ben-Ghiat speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how Trump exhibits many authoritarian traits.45Shaun KingShaun King speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the end of Bernie Sanders' campaign.46David SirotaDavid Sirota speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential run.47Ruth Sanchez & Andy GrieveThe "Angel of Antelope Valley" Ruth Sanchez speaks with Cenk Uygur about homelessness in High Desert in Los Angeles County | Emmy award winning director Andy Grieve speaks with Cenk Uygur about the new Netflix docuseries The Innocence Files.48Frank Smyth & Albert LeeAuthor Frank Smyth speaks with Michael Shure about his new book The NRA: The Unauthorized History. Congressional candidate Albert Lee on his run for Oregon's 3rd District.49Ti-Hua Chang & Eric OhlsenTi-Hua Chang on how big oil has benefited from the coronavirus stimulus. Eric Ohlsen on how the DNC meddles in progressive candidate's campaigns.50David DayenJournalist David Dayen speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about banks seizing stimulus checks.51Harvey Kaye, Vanessa Potkin, & Peter NeufeldHarvey Kaye on his new book "FDR on Democracy." Vanessa Potkin & Peter Neufeld on the new Netflix show The Innocence Files.52Hector Oseguera & John IadarolaHector Oseguera speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about candidacy for Congress in NJ-08. John Iadarola on his climate change docuseries Truth North.53Dave Weigel & Vic DibitettoWashington Post Reporter Dave Weigel speaks with Cenk Uygur about the state of the 2020 election. Comedian Vic Dibitetto on his viral COVID-19 rant.54Katherine Stewart & Zahra BurtonAuthor Katherine Stewart on her new book The Power Worshippers: Inside the Dangerous Rise of Religious Nationalism. Journalist Zahra Burton on her TV news magazine, 18 Degrees North.55John Nichols & Elie MystalJohn Nichols speaks with Cenk Uygur on whether or not the Democratic Party has a soul. Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal on how Republicans are obsessed with stacking the court system in their favor.56Jonathan Metzl & Adam EichenGun violence expert Jonathan Metzl speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about how COVID-19 led to a rise in gun ownership. Adam Eichen on voter suppression during COVID-19-era.57Sarah Dowland & Ken WyniemkoSarah Dowland & Ken Wyniemko speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Ken's incredible wrongful conviction episode of the The Innocence Files.58Thearse McCalmon & Kenya EvelynThearse McCalmon speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about her campaign for a state senate seat in New York. Race and identity reporter Kenya Evelyn on why people of color are disproportionally effected by COVID-19.59Jay Willis & Shahid ButtarThe Appeal's Jay Willis speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how conservative judges are exploiting the coronavirus crisis. California Congressional candidate Shahid Buttar on his race against Nancy Pelosi.60Kara Eastman & Mike MageeCongressional candidate Kara Eastman speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about the cracks in U.S. social service systems. CEO of Chiefs for Change Mike Magee on equity in education during a pandemic.61Josh Fox & David KleinFilmmaker Josh Fox speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how the Green New Deal is the cure for the effects of the fossil fuel industry. CEO and Co-founder of Commonbond David Klein on navigating student loans during the coronavirus pandemic.62Michael BrooksMichael Brooks speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about how the left can counteract the so-called "intellectual dark web".63Dr. Rashad Richey & Ryan FeltonDr. Rashad Richey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why Ahmaud Arbery's death was a "modern day lynching." Investigative reporter Ryan Felton on where bottled water comes from.64Adrienne LawrenceAdrienne Lawrence speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her new book Staying in the Game: The Playbook for Beating Sexual Harassment.65Justin JacksonLA Chargers' Justin Jackson joins TYT.66Zach Carter & Kai NewkirkHuffington Post Senior Reporter Zach Carter speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the father Keynesian economics. Progressive activist Kai Newkirk on how he organized a progressive COVID-19 protest.67Theo Henderson & Andrew RomanoPodcaster Theo Henderson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the homeless crisis in Los Angeles. Yahoo News correspondent Andrew Romano on the differences in how Germany and Sweden are handling the COVID-19 pandemic.68Ben CrumpCivil rights attorney Ben Crump speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about how to defend against the smear campaign against murder victim Ahmaud Arbery.69Bernie SandersBernie Sanders on the unity task force, uniting progressives. Bernie Sanders is still fighting for progressives.70David Sirota John Salzinger, & Seungah JeongDavid Sirota speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Joe Biden's "unity task forces". @MPOWERD executives John Salzinger and Seungah Jeong on their experiences with COVID-19 and their approach to running a B Corporation.71Jesse Eisinger & Alex SammonProPublica senior reporter Jesse Eisinger speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how stimulus funds have been unequally distributed. Writer Alex Sammon on how the Small Business Administration handled the stimulus packages.72Ramy YoussefComedian Ramy Youssef speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about the new season of his show "Ramy".73Ben JealousBen Jealous speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about George Floyd's death and police brutality during the protests.74Ken Klippenstein & Judah FriedlanderNation reporter Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Trump's plan to use the military inside the U.S. Judah Friedlander on coronavirus and the unrest in America.75Joe Walsh & Mike BroihierFormer U.S. Congressman Joe Walsh speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he stopped supporting Trump. U.S. Senate candidate Mike Broihier on running as a progressive in Kentucky.76Dr. Rashad RicheyDr. Rashad Richey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the George Floyd protests in Atlanta.77Adam McKay, Margaret Klein, & Samelys LopezMargaret Klein & Adam McKay speak with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about changing the world's mind about climate change. Samelys Lopez on her Congressional run in New York.78Jennifer Larsen & Jackie FielderJennifer Larsen speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her run for freeholder in New Jersey. Jackie Fielder her candidacy for state senate in California.79Baba Akili & Kim MangoneKim Mangone speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about running for the congressional seat in CA-23. Baba Akili on what "defund the police" really means.80Nina Turner & Lauren AshcraftLauren Ashcraft speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how her controversial fundraising email. Nina Turner on reforming law enforcement in the United States.81Jonathan Herzog & Nate McMurrayCongressional candidate Nate McMurray speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about his run for the seat in NY-27. Congressional candidate Jonathan Herzog on his run to represent Wall Street in Congress.82Fisher Stevens, Jean-Éric Vergne, Kathryn Boyd-Batstone, & Melinna BobadillaFisher Stevens & Jean-Éric Vergne speak with Michael Shure on The Conversation about their new documentary And We Go Green. Kathryn Boyd-Batstone and Melinna Bobadilla on their new documentary For Rosa.83James Felton Keith & Steve HillCongressional candidate James Felton Keith speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his run for NY-13. Steve Hill on his recent police discrimination experience.84Jamaal Bowman & Khaled AbdelghanyJamaal Bowman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how he's pulling off an underdog congressional campaign in New York. National Guardsman Khaled Abdelghany on the viral video of him chanting with protesters in D.C.85Kenya Evelyn & Derrell BradfordDerrell Bradford speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how children of color were disproportionally affected when schools shutdown during the coronavirus pandemic. Kenya Evelyn on the history of institutional racism in the United States.86Isiah James & Shaniyat ChowdhuryCongressional candidate Shaniyat Chowdhury speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about his run for NY-5. Congressional candidate Isiah James on his run for NY-9.87Ron PerlmanRon Perlman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his Twitter beef with Ted Cruz.88Sean Shaw & Elie MystalAttorney and civic leader Sean Shaw speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about police abuse and brutality. Elie Mystal on boycotting the U.S. because of racism.89Sarah Jaffe & Ti-Hua ChangSarah Jaffe speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about what is going on with "PTO Debt". TYT Investigates reporter Ti-Hua Chang on why stimulus money hasn't gone towards climate change.90Maya Rockeymoore CummingsDr. Maya Rockeymoore Cummings speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about her three part strategy to manage the coronavirus pandemic.91Gary ChambersGary Chambers speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his viral address to a school board in Louisiana.92Lizz Winstead & Suraj PatelAbortion Access Front founder Lizz Winstead speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the recent supreme court decision concerning abortion rights. Congressional candidate Suraj Patel on Tuesday's primary results.93Ron SuskindFounder of Bongomedia Ron Suskind speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his extensive journalism career and new app.94Maytha AlhassenMaytha Alhassen speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about the police abolition movement.95Nayyera Haq & Jess ScareneJess Scarene speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her run for a U.S. Senate seat in Delaware. Nayyera Haq on Russian bounties and Stacey Abrams.96Eynelys Vinson & David ShimerEynelys Vinson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her run for Palmdale, CA City Council. Author David Shimer on how vulnerable our election systems are to Russian intrusions.97Rev. William BarberCivil Rights Activist Rev. William Barber speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about fighting for economic justice.98Jermaine Starr & Ashley McGirtJournalist Terrell Jermaine Starr speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about his new podcast "Black Diplomats". Therapist and author Ashley McGirt on the deep effects of historical and systematic trauma.99Dolores HuertaDolores Huerta speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about living a life of advocacy and activism.100Ken Klippenstein & Simona GraceJournalist Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his Twitter exchange with Elon Musk. Founder of Moms in Office Simona Grace on her efforts to expand how many mothers get elected to public office.101Kenya Evelyn & Dylan BrodyHumorist and author Dylan Brody speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about making comedy during covid-19. Guardian reporter Kenya Evelyn on why minority communities in the U.S. have a higher risk of contacting covid-19.102Bob the Drag Queen & Jason HarrowBob the Drag Queen speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how drag queens fight for social change. Chief Counsel at Equal Citizens Jason Harrow speaks with Francesca Fiorentini about how to fix the electoral college.103Wade McMullen & Ihssan LeckeyCongressional candidate Ihssan Leckey speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why she decided to run for Joe Kennedy's former seat in Massachusetts. Managing attorney at Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Wade McMullen on how Trump is continuing to limit immigration.104Jen Perelman & Ryan GrimJen Perelman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her congressional race against Debbie Wasserman Schultz in Florida. TYT Contributor Ryan Grim on progressive candidates in democratic primaries.105Jeet Heer & Mustafa TameezNational Affairs Correspondent for The Nation Jeet Heer speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about unidentified federal agents clashing with protesters in Portland. Former DHS consultant Mustafa Tameez on Trump's illegal use of force against protestors in Portland.106Richard Kreitner & Jonathan MetzlAuthor Richard Kreitner speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how disunion in the United States could lead to states seceding. Professor and author Jonathan Metzl on Trump's abysmal handling of Covid-19.107Thomas Frank & Mary ZieglerJournalist and Author Thomas Frank speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the history of populism in the U.S. Author Mary Ziegler on the current state of women's reproductive rights in the U.S.108Rebecca Parson & Ilyse HogueCongressional candidate Rebecca Parson speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about her run to represent Washington's 6th district. Author and President of NARAL Pro Choice America Ilyse Hogue on how the radical right is on the verge of banning abortion in the U.S.109Eddie Glaude & Dr. Carl HartProfessor Eddie Glaude speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his new book about his new book Begin Again. Scientist, professor, author and activist Dr. Carl Hart on the myth of drugs contributing to the killings of black people.110Manuel OliverManuel Oliver speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about on his son Jonquin, a victim of gun violence.111Ken Klippenstein & John NicholsReporter for The Nation Ken Klippenstein speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about Trump's attempt to label antifa as a terrorist organization. The Nation's National Affairs Correspondent John Nichols on why the mainstream Democratic Party is rejecting progressive ideals.112Maytha Alhassen & Sheryl RingMaytha Alhassen speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why so many people still aren't wearing masking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tenants Rights Attorney and Advocate Sheryl Ring on the eviction crisis caused by COVID-19.113Ro Khanna & Dr. Anthea ButlerRo Khanna speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about huge victories for progressives across the map. University of Pennsylvania Professor Dr. Anthea Butler on the reason why evangelicals vote for Trump.114Melba Pearson & Abené ClaytonCandidate for Miami-Dade State Attorney Melba Pearson speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about why she decided to run. Abené Clayton on how Covid-19 spread in California's prison system.115Zephyr Teachout & Andru VolinskyGubernatorial candidate Andru Volinsky speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he's running for the top job in New Hampshire. Zephyr Teachout on her new book about deals with breaking up monopolies.116Joe Sandberg, Morgan Pehme, & Daniel DiMauroAspiration Co-founder Joe Sanberg speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about who actually wins as the economy attempts to recover from Covid-19. Directors of "The Swamp" Morgan Pehme & Daniel DiMauro on how to fix the systemic corruption at the heart of Congress right now.117Céline Semaan & Jessica Malaty RiveraSlow Factory Foundation Founder Céline Semaan speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about how the explosion in Beirut has become a catalyst for revolution in Lebanon. Infectious Disease Expert Jessica Malaty Rivera on how important it is to make science useful to the general public.118Alex MorseCongressional candidate Alex Morse speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the targeted attack to ruin his campaign.119Brent Welder & Zack MalitzZack Malitz speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about holding Texas Governor, Greg Abbott, accountable for Texas' Covid-19 response. Brent Welder on the influence of corporate lobbyist on the DNC.120Cori BushCori Bush speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how she toppled a political dynasty.121Noam ChomkyNoam Chomky speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how consent to nominate Joe Biden was manufactured by the mainstream media.122Nina TurnerNina Turner speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about what the future of the Democratic Party looks like.123Anthony BaxterFilmmaker Anthony Baxter speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his new documentary "You've Been Trumped Too".124Lex Steppler & Jared A. BallDignity and Power Now Director Lex Steppler speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the situation around the police shooting of Jacob Blake. Morgan State University Professor Jared A. Ball on how race and class are inseparable.125Marjon Carlos & Monifa BandeleJournalist Marjon Carlos speaks with Maytha Alhassen on The Conversation about how Cardi B is an advocate for progressive policies and female empowerment. Senior VP of Moms Rising Monifa Bandele on the upcoming Black National Convention.126Rashad Richey & David KimCA-34 Congressional candidate David Kim speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his run to represent his community. Radio Host Rashad Richey on the police killing of Jacob Blake.127Chuck Rocha & Jenna ArnoldJenna Arnold speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her new book Raising Our Hands. Chuck Rocha on how Bernie Sanders brought latinos into the progressive movement.128Paula Jean Swearengin & Alicia GarzaPaula Jean Swearengin and Alicia Garza speak with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation.129David Becker & Max BurnsDavid Becker and Max Burns speak with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation.130Jason Stanley & Fadi QuranYale University professor Jason Stanley speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about the Trump administrations fascist politics. Avaaz Campaign Director Fadi Quran on the rise of Covid-19 misinformation on Facebook.131Eric Ohlsen & Dr. Wendy OsefoDemocrat strategist Dr. Wendy Osefo speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the presidential race and Joe Biden's outreach to progressives. Eric Ohlsen on why he needed to run for Mayor of Palmdale.132Joanne Bagshaw & Eddie KimAuthor Joanne Bagshaw speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why it's important to understand feminism. Eddie Kim on how Save the Children became a conspiracy grift.133Solomon Rajput & Brandon TuckerACLU of Tennessee Policy Director Brandon Tucker speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about how free speech and protesters are being criminalized. Chair of Done Waiting Solomon Rajput on how his organization can help progressive campaigns across the U.S.134Shahid ButtarCA-12 Congressional Candidate Shahid Buttar speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the disagreements between himself and his campaign staff.135Richard Ojeda & Aida RodriguezRetired Major Richard Ojeda speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the goals of No Dem Left Behind. Aida Rodriguez on how this year's Emmy nominations failed latinx actors.136Liz Garbus & Lisa CortesLiz Garbus and Lisa Cortes speak with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about their new movie All In: The Fight for Democracy.137Sasha Abramsky & Dr. Sweta ChakrabortyNation Columnist Sasha Abramsky speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about Trump's threat to democracy. Climate Change Expert Sweta Chakraborty on how to communicate the reality of the risks of climate change.138Ravi PatelActor Ravi Patel speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about his new docuseries.139Alex GibneyAlex Gibney140Michael WaldmanMichael Waldman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the battle over the Supreme Court vacancy.141Vijay Ravindran & Gina TorresCEO of Floreo Vijay Ravindran speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how virtual reality can help children on the autism spectrum. Actress Gina Torres on diversity in show business.142Jon Hoadley & Xander SchultzState Representative Jon Hoadley speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about his campaign for Michigan's 6th District. When We Band Together Cofounder Xander Schultz on how the Moria refugee camp is handling the recent fires.143David Becker & Greg EllisActor, author, and host of the "The Respondent" Greg Ellis speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about why men are struggling emotionally during the COVID-19 pandemic. Center for Election Innovation & Research's David Becker on making a plan and voting early.144Michael Patrick Oristian & Pam KeithFormer Congressional Candidate Michael Patrick Oristian speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why he supports everything Trump does. FL-18 Congressional Nominee Pam Keith on the controversies surrounding her Republican opponent.145James Thompson & Tara PalmeriJudicial candidate for KS-18 James Thompson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about his struggle with cancer and how he got on the ballet to be a judge. Investigative Reporter Tara Palmeri on her new podcast Broken: Seeking Justice.146Derek W. Black & Angelica DueñasAuthor of Schoolhouse Burning Derek W. Black speaks with Emma Vigeland on The Conversation about Betsy Devos' attack on America's public education system. Congressional Candidate Angelica Dueñas on why she can't be bought.147Lizz Winstead & Dan SherrelAbortion Access Front Founder Lizz Winstead speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about what will happen to abortion rights if Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed to the Supreme Court. #VoteTrumpOut Campaign Director Dan Sherrel on why the left should vote Trump out.148Patrick Nelson & Brian StelterState Senate Candidate Patrick Nelson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why his vote could have a massive impact for citizens of New York. DCNN's Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter on his new book Hoax: Donald Trump, Fox News and the Dangerous Distortion of Truth.149Rick WilsonCo-founder of the Lincoln Project Rick Wilson speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how to get conservatives to vote for Joe Biden.150Cathy Areu, John Hoffman, & Kahane CoopermanHost of Liberal Sherpa podcast Cathy Areu speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about why young Cuban-Americans are against Trump. Filmmakers Kahane Cooperman and John Hoffman on their new movie The Antidote: Stories of Kindness and Decency in America.151Alex Sammon & Matt MatternAmerican Prospect Staff Writer Alex Sammon speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about how progressives took on the DCCC. Founder of Championing America Matt Mattern on why he left the Republican Party.152Kyle Bibby & Carlton LarsonNational Campaigns Manager for Common Defense Kyle Bibby speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about the issues that matter to progressive veterans. Author and Professor Carlton Larson on his new book On Treason: A Citizen's Guide to the Law.153Othón Nolasco & Terrance WoodburyCo-founder of No Us Without You Othón Nolasco speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how to ensure undocumented families have enough food during the pandemic. Owner and Principal of Hit Strategies Terrance Woodbury speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about how to reach underrepresented groups of voters.154Farron Cousins & Mia MasonCongressional Candidate Mia Mason speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about why she is trying to turn MD-1 from red to blue. Ring of Honor Host Farron Cousins on which way Florida could go in the upcoming election.155Tom LoBianco & Kara EastmanCongressional Candidate Kara Eastman speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about her race against Rep. Don Bacon. Political Correspondent for Business Insider Tom LoBianco on his new book Piety & Power: Mike Pence and the Taking of the White House.156Charlotte Swasey & Viviana VigilPolitical Commentator Viviana Vigil speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how Trump is gaining popularity with Latino men. Charlotte Swasey from Data for Progress on how things could go horribly wrong on November 3rd.157Jon MeachamAuthor of The Soul of America Jon Meacham speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the long struggle between progressives and conservatives.158Kyle Kulinski & Dr. Merav Ben-DavidDemocrat for U.S. Senate Dr. Merav Ben-David speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about her science-based campaign. Host of Secular Talk Kyle Kulinski speaks on where progressive grassroots energy could be focused moving forward.159Mike Siegel & Josh BalkVice President of Farm Animal Protection Josh Balk speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the biggest problems farm animals face. Congressional Nominee for TX-10 Mike Siegel on why his race is so important for progressives.160Julie OliverDemocratic Nominee in TX-25 Julie Oliver speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about running as a progressive in Texas.161Chris Boutté & Tim WardHost of the Rewired Soul Chris Boutté speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about why people should be skeptical about conspiracy theories. Co-author of Pro Truth Tim Ward on how truth is on the ballot this election season.162Joshua Kahn RussellJoshua Kahn Russell speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about how to prevent the Trump administration from orchestrating a coup following the election.163Larry LessigHarvard Law Professor Larry Lessig speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about Trump's false accusations of voter fraud.164Keiajah “KJ” BrooksCommunity Organizer and Activist Keiajah “KJ” Brooks speaks with Ana Kasparian on The Conversation about her viral speech at a police commissioners meeting.165Akela Lacy & Yaron ZilbermanPolitics Reporter at the Intercept Akela Lacy speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how progressive Democrats won in the 2020 election. Director of the Valley of Tears Yaron Zilberman on his documentary that tells the story of the first three days of the Yom Kippur War.166Ryan Grim & Ken KlippensteinThe Intercept's Ryan Grim speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why President-elect Joe Biden chose Ron Klain to be his chief of staff. Reporter for The Nation Ken Klippenstein on how he trolled Richard Grenell on Twitter.167Eddie Kim & Dr. Cynthia Miller-IdrissAuthor Dr Cynthia Miller-Idriss speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about understanding the rising extremism in America. Features Writer for Mel Eddie Kim on the effect of California's Prop 22 on gig workers.168Alex Sammon & Frederick JosephStaff Writer at the American Prospect Alex Sammon speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why centrist Democrats are blaming progressives for 2020 loses. Author and Marketer Frederick Joseph on his upcoming book The Black Friend.169Kali Holloway & Michael HullDirector of the Make It Right Project Kali Holloway speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about psychological after effects of Trump's presidency. Filmmaker Michael Hull on his documentary about the Attica prison riots.170Stacey Henson & Barry EidlinClinical Reviewer for the Recovery Village Stacey Henson speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the effect of the election on Democrats vs. Republicans. Professor of Sociology at McGill University Barry Eidlin on where Trumpism is headed now that the election is over.171Zeke Stokes & Ankur JainZeke Stokes speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about what Trump's refusal to concede says about America. Kairos HQ Co-founder and Co-CEO Ankur Jain on how his organization is working to fix the housing crisis.172David Pakman & Charles Coleman Jr.Host of the David Pakman Show, David Pakman, speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the upcoming Biden's administration and his Spanish language news show. Charles Coleman Jr. on the police killing two black teenager in Brevard County, FL.173Eitan Prins-Trachtenberg, Hannah Taheri, Nikka Makhani, & Laura FlandersCo-founders of The Ballot Project Eitan Prins-Trachtenberg, Hannah Taheri and Nikka Makhani speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how students in high school are getting out the vote in local election. Host of the Laura Flanders Show, Laura Flanders on how local people can make progressive priorities happen.174Lizz Winstead & Rashad RitchieAbortion AF Founder Lizz Winstead speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about her new comedy special Corona Borealis. The Host of the Rashad Ritchey Show, Rashad Ritchie, on the upcoming elections in Georgia.175Joel Simon & Greg PalastExecutive Director for the Committee to Protect Journalists, Joel Simons, speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the global consequences of Trump's rhetoric towards the media. Investigative Reporter Greg Palast on tracking purged voters in Georgia.176Kandist Mallett & Walter MastersonJournalist and Columnist Kandist Mallett speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why Biden is calling for a "United America". Actor and Content Creator Walter Masterson on his experiences interviewing Trump supporters.177Nia Miranda & Mark Titus"Artivist" and businesswoman Nia Miranda speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about how art is the strongest form of change. Filmmaker Mark Titus on his new film The Wild.178Nsé Ufot & Justin HorwitzNew Georgia Project CEO Nsé Ufot speaks with Benjamin Dixon on The Conversation about what to expect in the Georgia runoff election. Really American PAC Founder Justin Horwitz on his grassroots efforts in the Georgia runoff elections.179Brianna Wu & Gary Chambers Jr.Rebellion PAC Executive Director Brianna Wu speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how the PAC's new ad speaks to working class Georgians. Publisher of the Rouge Collection Gary Chambers Jr. on his potential run for U.S. Congress.180Larry Lessig & Steve HofstetterProfessor of Law at Harvard Larry Lessig speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about why he's worried about state legislatures attempting to hand the election to Trump. Comedian Steve Hofstetter on comedy during quarantine.181Fritzi Horstman & Tom BowmanspeakFounder of the Compassion Prison Project Fritzi Horstman speaks with Francesca Fiorentini on The Conversation about how trauma leads to incarceration. Author of What If Solving the Climate Crisis Was Simple Tom Bowman on how easy it is to solve climate change.182Saru Jayaraman & Tamara Toles O'LaughlinPresident of One Fair Wage Saru Jayaraman speaks with Mark Thompson on The Conversation about how restaurant staff face increased hostility during Covid-19. North American Directory of 350.org Tamara Toles O'Laughlin on what trading water means for future generations.183Akela Lacy & Charles Coleman Jr.Intercept Politics Reporter Akela Lacy speaks with Ryan Grim on The Conversation about the effort to end surprise hospital billing. Civil Rights Attorney Charles Coleman Jr. on how lawful black gun owners are treated unfairly in the U.S.184Ti-Hua Chang, Rebecca Roskill, & Willem MorrisTYT Investigative Reporter Ti-Hua Chang speaks with Michael Shure on The Conversation about the future of environmental justice under President Biden. Columbia DSA Organizers Willem Morrisa and Rebecca Roskill on why Columbia students are refusing to pay tuition.185Mustafa Tameez & Yannick MarshallDemocratic Strategist Mustafa Tameez speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the Senate runoff races in Georgia. Professor of Africana Study at Knox College Yannick Marshall on how Obama called Defund the Police a 'snappy slogan'.186Patrice Amandla Sulton & Beth BourdonThe Executive Director of the D.C. Justice Lab Patrice Amandla Sulton speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the reforms needed to make our criminal justice system less brutal. FOIA Lawyer Beth Bourdon on what inspired her to help advance Ken Klippenstein's groundbreaking journalism.187David SirotaFounder and Editor of the Daily Poster David Sirota speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about if Medicare for All should be forced to a floor vote.188Rev. William Barber & Rev. Dr. Liz TheoharisRev. William Barber and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about how to push president-elect Biden in the right direction to help the poor.189Ken KlippensteinReporter for The Nation Ken Klippenstein speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about why the military is making soldiers pay for Covid-19 tests.190David DayenExecutive Editor of the American Prospect David Dayen speaks with Cenk Uygur on The Conversation about the latest updates on the Covid relief bill.191Farron Cousins & Dr. Rashad RicheyHost of Ring of Fire Farron Cousins speaks with Adrienne Lawrence on The Conversation about the fight for stimulus checks. 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