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Runaway Country with Alex Wagner

Being an American right now is a wild ride. Every day brings a new controversy, breathless media narratives, and the same loud voices rushing in to score political points. Then another Truth Social post drops and the circus moves on. But all that noise is drowning out the actual story. On her new podcast Runaway Country, veteran journalist Alex Wagner talks to the voices at the center of the headlines: from the fringes of the resistance, to the marrow of MAGA, to the many people who’ve found

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The Wilderness, Season 4 (coming May 26th)

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2024/05/19

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re not an undecided voter. But if you don’t want Donald Trump to become president again, between now and November you’ll need to convince as many as you can to cast their ballot for Joe Biden. With the help of some of the smartest strategists, pollsters, and organizers in politics today, host Jon Favreau explores the minds of voters who will decide the 2024 election, and gives you everything you need to persuade the persuadables in your life.Episodes 1 & 2

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00:51:20

Introducing Pod Save the UK: Protest, Eurovision and...

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2023/05/11

While we were busy being dazzled by glittery crowns and golden coaches…did the authorities sneak in and steal away our rights? New laws have given the police wide ranging powers to arrest protestors - scuppering the plans of anti-monarchy protestors to demonstrate against the Coronation. Instead they were arrested, detained and then released without charge - after the event was safely over. Nish and Coco ask barrister and activist Paul Powlesland and ask what happened to the British love of

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01:03:43

The Wilderness Chapter 6: Young Black Voters in Atlanta

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2022/10/17

Can Democrats keep Georgia blue? We hear from young Black voters in Atlanta about Stacey Abrams, Raphael Warnock, Joe Biden, voting rights, and the future of democracy. Organizer Nsé Ufot, political commentator and strategist Symone Sanders, and pollster Terrance Woodbury join Jon to discuss what they had to say. New episodes of The Wilderness drop every Monday. Subscribe to The Wilderness wherever you get your podcasts.Apple: apple.co/thewildernessSpotify:

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00:55:14

Chapter 5: Working-Class Latinos in Las Vegas

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2022/10/10

Are demographics destiny? We talk to working-class Latino voters in Las Vegas about what issues matter most to them and whether they’ll vote for Democrats this fall. Political scientist Ruy Teixeira, former Bernie Sanders presidential campaign manager Faiz Shakir, and Carlos Odio of EquisLabs join to discuss. If you want to learn more about how you can take action in the fight for our democracy, head over to Vote Save America and Culinary Union

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00:52:15

Chapter 4: Gen-Z Voters in Orange County

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2022/10/03

Are young voters the key to the midterms? We hear from disillusioned Gen-Z voters in Orange County, California as well as their Member of Congress, Katie Porter. Then Data For Progress’ Evangel Penumaka, organizer and former Texas Democratic Senate candidate Cristina Tzintzún-Ramirez, and John Della Volpe of Harvard Kennedy School join Jon to dig into what the voters had to say. If you want to learn more about how you can take action in the fight for our democracy, head over to Vote Save America and

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00:59:13

Chapter 3: Disconnected Democrats in Pittsburgh

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2022/09/26

How can Democrats reach disconnected voters? We talk to Biden voters in Pittsburgh who are fed up with national politics. Jon breaks down their responses with Pennsylvania Representative Malcolm Kenyatta, data expert Dan Wagner, and John Fetterman senior campaign strategist Rebecca Katz.If you want to learn more about how you can take action in the fight for our democracy, head over to Vote Save America and Pennsylvania

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00:53:41

Chapter 2: Party Switchers in Virginia

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2022/09/19

Why would Biden voters support Republicans? We hear from party switchers in Loudoun County who turned Virginia red in 2021 by voting for Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin. Communications expert Anat Shenker Osorio, organizer Tram Nguyen, and Sarah Longwell of The Bulwark join Jon to discuss. If you want to learn more about how you can take action in the fight for our democracy, head over to Vote Save America and New Virginia Majority:

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00:44:25

Chapter 1: The Divide

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2022/09/12

What will it take to save democracy in 2022 and beyond? The MAGA movement is one of the greatest threats to American democracy. But one of the greatest divides in American politics is between the minority of voters who follow politics closely and the vast majority who don’t. In order to win the midterms, Democrats will have to reach that majority.If you want to learn more about how you can take action in the fight for our democracy, head over to https://votesaveamerica.com/midterm-madness/

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00:03:44

The Wilderness, Season 3 (coming September 12th)

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2022/09/08

In season 3 of The Wilderness, Jon Favreau talks to voters in the midterm battleground regions who will determine the future of democracy. With the help of grassroots organizers and strategists, Favreau will unpack what it will take for Democrats to reach these voters, who turned out to help defeat Trumpism in the last election, but aren’t entirely sure if they’ll do it again.

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00:54:32

Introducing: Offline with Jon Favreau

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2021/11/22

Wilderness fans! Jon Favreau has a new weekly podcast called Offline. In this episode: Snapchat’s Peter Hamby talks to Jon Favreau about why Twitter has ruined political journalism, how the internet transformed the media business, and what a healthy, sustainable model of journalism might look like.Listen to new episodes of Offline with Jon Favreau every Sunday wherever you listen to podcasts.

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00:42:05

Chapter 6: The Path

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2020/01/29

What’s the winning message in 2020? We talk about how to overcome Trump’s massive media advantage and deliver a message that resonates everywhere with the smartest people we know.Jon Favreau sits down to answer some of questions about The Wilderness Season 2, the democratic primary, and what democrats need to do to win the general election. You can subscribe to Crooked's YouTube channel and watch it here: https://youtu.be/2kbOgJvznUU For a transcript of this episode, please visit

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00:45:44

Chapter 5: The Midwest

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2020/01/27

How can Democrats beat Trump’s divisive politics? We spend time with Obama-Trump voters in Milwaukee, and sit down with political leaders and strategists who know how to win in the Midwest.For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/thewilderness.

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00:42:24

Chapter 4: The Southeast

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2020/01/20

How can Democrats turn out new voters? We talk about expanding the electorate with Stacey Abrams and spend time with organizers and occasional voters in Florida.For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/thewilderness.

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00:40:58

Chapter 3: The Southwest

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2020/01/20

Are the Sunbelt’s suburbs key to victory in November? We talk to Romney-Clinton voters in Arizona and follow a candidate who’s trying to flip her changing district.For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/thewilderness.

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00:51:02

Chapter 2: The Northeast

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2020/01/13

How can grassroots organizers flip a red state? We talk to women who are trying to turn Pennsylvania blue and defeat Susan Collins, and sit down with a focus group of disaffected Democrats outside of Philadelphia.For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/thewilderness.

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00:42:19

Chapter 1: The Stakes

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2020/01/13

What can the 2018 midterms teach us about 2020? A deep dive into how the Blue Wave shapes the race against Donald Trump and the path to 270.For a transcript of this show, please visit crooked.com/thewilderness.

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00:03:41

The Wilderness, Season 2 (coming January 13, 2020)

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2020/01/06

Jon Favreau looks for the path to victory in 2020 by talking to voters, strategists, organizers, and candidates in the battleground states that will decide the election.

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00:57:44

Chapter 15: The Story (with Barack Obama)

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2018/09/24

In the series finale, Barack Obama and Jon Favreau have a conversation on the story we need to tell about America. What should the Democratic Party’s message be in 2018? Learn more: www.thewildernesspodcast.com The Wilderness with Jon Favreau is presented by Honey. Join for free at www.joinhoney.com/wildernessFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/thewilderness.

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01:01:54

Chapter 14: The Ceiling

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2018/09/17

What are the unique challenges facing women in politics? A first-time candidate who’s running to be a state legislator tells her story. Learn more:www.thewildernesspodcast.com The Wilderness with Jon Favreau is presented by Honey. Join for free at www.joinhoney.com/wilderness

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00:46:06

Chapter 13: The Bench

Runaway Country with Alex Wagner ·

2018/09/10

How can we recruit a new generation of winning candidates? Three young, recently-elected Democrats talk about what it’s like to run for office. Learn more: www.thewildernesspodcast.com The Wilderness with Jon Favreau is presented by Honey. Join for free at www.joinhoney.com/wildernessFor a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/thewilderness.

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