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Majority 54

A weekly primer for progressives interested in knowing where the party is headed and persuading others to join our majority. Co-hosts Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta draw on their experience winning progressive campaigns in red states to understand the other side and how to flip them from red to blue.

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32:16

Iran

Majority 54 ·

2026/03/05

Jason Kander breaks down the fallout from Pete Hegseth’s Iran war press conference this morning, where U.S. defense officials claimed “America is winning” and offered grim updates from the Pentagon. He analyzes Speaker Mike Johnson’s remarks ahead of the looming war powers vote in Congress and the bitter legislative showdown that could redefine congressional authority over military action. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your

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66:13

Trump's Killer Robots

Majority 54 ·

2026/02/26

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the Pentagon’s escalating showdown with Anthropic, as the Pentagon threatens to cut ties or invoke the Defense Production Act while new war-game research from King’s College London shows models from OpenAI, Google, and others recommending nuclear use far more often than humans, alongside a viral video of Sam Altman. They analyze Donald Trump’s State of the Union theatrics on the economy and culture wars, the “two-tier economy” warning from McDonald's’s CEO, his

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69:37

Cracks in the MAGAverse

Majority 54 ·

2026/02/19

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump’s latest Epstein questions on Air Force One, as a growing list of right-wing media figures—from Shaun Ryan to Nick Fuentes and Dave Smith—turn on him and fracture MAGA unity. They analyze what that backlash means ahead of next week’s Clinton hearing dates and the broader implications for Trump’s coalition. Kander and Gupta also dive into the CBS decision to move James Talarico’s Colbert interview online, the explosion of digital

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63:11

Bondi Melts Down

Majority 54 ·

2026/02/12

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the stunning revision to the latest jobs report as nearly a million previously reported jobs vanish from the books, undercutting the White House’s “soft landing” narrative. They analyze how the Bureau of Labor Statistics erased 911,000 jobs from 2025 totals, why the Fed was setting interest rates based on overstated data, and what a weak labor market paired with sticky inflation could mean for stagflation fears and the midterms. Kander and Gupta also dive into

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64:50

Moral Choices

Majority 54 ·

2026/02/05

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down a stunning Democratic upset in a deep-red Texas special election, where labor leader and Air Force veteran Taylor Rehmet crushed a Trump-endorsed Republican by double digits, raising new questions about the political environment heading into the midterms. They analyze what made the race unique, why Hispanic voters proved decisive, Trump’s frantic attempts to distance himself from the loss, and what special elections can—and can’t—tell us about what’s coming

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64:57

ICE Retreats

Majority 54 ·

2026/01/28

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the growing controversy in Minnesota after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, as critics from both parties question the government’s response and demand an independent investigation. They analyze Kristi Noem’s early comments, the reported role of Stephen Miller in shaping the narrative around the shooting, and rising frustration from lawmakers like Senator Rand Paul and Senator Murkowski calling for accountability at the top. Kander and Gupta also dive

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68:17

Out of Control

Majority 54 ·

2026/01/22

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Donald Trump’s escalating clash with Europe as his threats over Greenland and sweeping tariffs rattle NATO and global stability. They analyze Trump’s jaw-dropping messages to European leaders, the backlash from U.S. allies and Republicans like Thom Tillis, and the growing concern that his rhetoric is pushing the alliance toward a breaking point. Kander and Gupta also dive into the domestic fallout as reports surface of potential military deployments in

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58:26

The Feds v. The Fed

Majority 54 ·

2026/01/15

Ravi Gupta and guest host Harry Litman break down the Justice Department’s investigation targeting the Federal Reserve and the legal battle over Fed independence, as administration allies refuse to back down and lawmakers openly acknowledge what the probe is really about. They also examine the looming government shutdown, with nearly 100 House Democrats led by Rep. Ilhan Omar vowing to oppose DHS funding without major ICE reforms, before turning to Minnesota and the fallout from the killing of Renee

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64:42

Minnesota & Venezuela

Majority 54 ·

2026/01/08

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump’s Venezuela operation as the president announces an oil deal following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about coercion, profiteering, and global backlash from China and regional allies. They analyze Trump’s claims about seizing billions in Venezuelan oil, the response from interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, and mounting fears of authoritarian crackdowns as armed militias flood Caracas under a sweeping emergency decree. Kander

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52:34

Trump Limps into the New Year

Majority 54 ·

2026/01/01

Ravi Gupta breaks down Donald Trump’s retaliatory veto of a bipartisan water bill after Lauren Boebert supported releasing the Epstein files, revealing how far Trump will go to punish perceived disloyalty. He examines new reporting on Trump’s private threats—“my friends will get hurt”—as the Justice Department reviews millions of newly uncovered Epstein documents and cracks widen inside MAGA. Ravi also dives into escalating right-wing infighting, media chaos, and Trump’s sinking approval as even

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72:43

MAGA Factions

Majority 54 ·

2025/12/18

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the Republican revolt that forced a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, as four GOP lawmakers joined Democrats on a discharge petition to prevent premiums from doubling for millions of Americans. They analyze the political fallout for House Republicans in swing districts, Speaker Mike Johnson’s failed negotiations, and the looming deadline that could leave 22 million people facing higher health care costs. Kander and Gupta also dive into a wave of national

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76:48

Trump Economic Panic

Majority 54 ·

2025/12/12

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump’s chaotic attempt to rebrand the economy as he mocks “affordability,” confuses inflation with deflation, and delivers a meandering Pennsylvania rally full of distortions. They examine how Americans view Trump’s economic record compared to the end of the Biden presidency and why his messaging isn’t matching voters’ lived experiences. Kander and Gupta also dig into Trump’s $12 billion farm bailout sparked by his own tariffs, and the criticism that foreign

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69:17

War Crimes

Majority 54 ·

2025/12/04

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump’s latest spiral after posting 160 times on Truth Social and then appearing to fall asleep in a cabinet meeting. They examine the escalating “Double Tap” scandal, from Pete Hegseth’s shifting explanations to sharp criticism from Megyn Kelly, Brit Hume, Marco Rubio, and Rand Paul as Republicans contradict themselves in real time. The hosts also dig into Trump’s shocking pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández and his commutation of

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53:32

Illegal Orders

Majority 54 ·

2025/11/27

Jason Kander and Stephen Webber break down the controversy surrounding the emerging “Trump peace plan” for Ukraine, as reports reveal it began as a Russian wish list before being reshaped by the Trump administration. They discuss Ukraine’s tentative buy-in, the looming fight over territorial concessions, and the backlash to leaked audio of Trump ally Steve Witkoff coaching a Russian counterpart on how to sway Trump. Kander and Webber also look at the escalating dispute over illegal orders, Marjorie

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60:10

Is Trump Boxed In?

Majority 54 ·

2025/11/20

Ravi Gupta and Stephen Webber break down Congress’s explosive vote to release the Epstein files as Trump abruptly reverses course at the last minute, raising questions about whether compromising material is being withheld. They analyze accusations from Mark Epstein that the files are already being scrubbed, Rep. Thomas Massie’s threat to read names on the House floor, and the sweeping disclosure requirements included in the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Kander and Gupta also dive into the

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66:32

Epstein Fingers Trump

Majority 54 ·

2025/11/13

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the explosive release of newly uncovered Jeffrey Epstein emails, including messages referencing Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell that raise fresh questions about what the former president knew and when. They analyze the media and political fallout, how these revelations intersect with ongoing legal scrutiny, and what Epstein’s 2019 emails to journalist Michael Wolff reveal about his ties to Mar-a-Lago. Kander and Gupta also unpack the end of the government

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62:35

Momentum

Majority 54 ·

2025/11/06

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the Democrats’ dominating victories in Virginia and New Jersey, where early returns and strong turnout have analysts like Harry Enten and Dave Wasserman predicting Democrats could be favored to retake the House in 2026. They unpack how the results exposed cracks in the GOP coalition, with MAGA influencers blaming “weak” Republican candidates and moderates pointing to Trump’s shutdown chaos and record-low approval rating of -18%. Kander and Gupta also examine

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86:05

Trump's Lowest Approval Ever

Majority 54 ·

2025/10/30

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Donald Trump’s collapsing approval numbers, as new polling from The Economist shows his net rating falling to -18, the lowest it has ever been—even lower than any point in his first term. They discuss what’s driving the drop, from voter fatigue to economic fallout, and what it means for Trump’s reelection odds. Kander and Gupta also dive into a new Reuters report revealing the Trump family raked in over $800 million from crypto ventures in just the first half

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58:02

We Can Still Win

Majority 54 ·

2025/10/23

Ravi Gupta and guest host Stephen Webber, filling in for Jason Kander, start with some rare good news for Democrats, breaking down Harry Enten’s latest analysis showing early positive signs in New Jersey’s returns and what that might mean heading into 2026. They unpack data showing Democrats cutting into the GOP’s mail ballot lead, rising early vote enthusiasm, and a noticeable shift in party energy as figures like Senator Schatz test new messages aimed at revving up the base. Gupta and Webber also

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62:23

Bribery and Corruption

Majority 54 ·

2025/10/16

Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down JB Pritzker’s sharp warning to Trump over invoking the Insurrection Act and Obama joining the “imagine if Obama did it” chorus. They analyze Trump’s explosive comments comparing U.S. cities like Chicago and Portland to Egypt, Tish James’s latest legal moves, and Eric Trump’s wild claim that Jack Smith planted classified folders at Mar-a-Lago. Kander and Gupta also dive into the stunning New York Times report on the forced resignation of a U.S. attorney in

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