Opinion: Obama, Roosevelt, and the Power of Progressivism
“Many people will hear the word Progressivism and immediately think of liberals or Democrats—but they’re not synonymous.” - Glenn BeckI’ve always thought of President Obama as more of a Progressive...
View ArticleOpen Phones: Progressive vs. Liberal
A recent Pew Poll found that 67% of the public have a positive perception of the word "progressive", yet only 50% have a positive view of the word "liberal". We are opening the phones to ask, how do...
View ArticleTom Perriello on Progress and Action
Tom Perriello, former Congressman, discusses his new role as president and CEO of the Center for American Progress Action Fund, the role of progressives in the 2012 elections and what he wants to hear...
View ArticleOpinion: You Should Run for Office
If there's one thing the Republican presidential primaries keep proving, it's that Republican voters don't like their candidates. On the other side of the contest, you have progressives furious with...
View ArticleOpinion: Paycheck Fairness Act Key to Progressive Full-Court Press
It's good to see Democrats go on the offensive. Over the years, it has felt like conservatives have consistently been on the attack, and it's all we can do to beat back bad ideas. Organizations like...
View ArticleOpinion: How Should Progressives Handle Wisconsin Loss? Take Cues from GOP
Last night in Wisconsin held bad news for progressives.First, Scott Walker won, holding on to his governorship in the recall election. Second, money won, as his 8-1 cash advantage over his main rival...
View Article'Eleanor Roosevelt Remembered,' a Touching Tribute by Eight Women
This 1962 tribute to the former first lady features eight women reminiscing about their friend, and illuminating the many different areas of Eleanor Roosevelt's politically wide-ranging life. Notable...
View ArticleMayoral Race for Progressives
Ben Smith, Buzzfeed editor in chief, talks about how Anthony Weiner's candidacy affects the other candidates, especially those vying for the progressive vote.
View ArticleHow Theodore Roosevelt Helped Create Progressive Politics
At the turn of the 20th century, the Republican Party was on the brink of an internal civil war. Following a devastating financial crisis, a new breed of politicians came to Washington—they vowed to...
View ArticleTheodore Roosevelt, Godfather of Progressive Politics
This is a rebroadcast of an interview originally aired on August 18.At the turn of the 20th century, the Republican Party was on the brink of an internal civil war. Following a devastating financial...
View ArticleDe Blasio Plans Progressive 'Contract With America'
In the run-up to next year’s presidential race, Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to make sure the issue of how to fight income inequality is front and center in the debate.To that end, he and his wife...
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New book, ‘Listen Liberal,’ looks at Democratic party schism
Watch Video | Listen to the AudioJUDY WOODRUFF: Finally tonight, a look at some of the backstory to this year’s raucous political season.Just as it brought to the surface tensions and disaffection...
View ArticleThe Tension for Democrats and Progressives
With the election of Donald Trump, Democrats and Progressives have to find the balance between giving him a chance and normalizing his presidency. Listeners call-in to share how they walk that line and...
View ArticleSenator Gillibrand; Democracy Debrief: Electoral College; More Organizing,...
Coming up on today's show:Kirsten Gillibrand, U.S. Senator (D-NY), talks about what Hillary Clinton's loss means for women seeking high office in the U.S. and the role Democrats in the Senate will play...
View ArticleMore Organizing, Less Activating
Jane McAlevey, labor and environmental organizer, post doctoral fellow in the Labor and Worklife Program at Harvard Law School and the author of No Shortcuts: Organizing for Power in the New Gilded Age...
View ArticleWhat Progressives Can Learn from Right Wing Organizing
Following the inauguration of Donald Trump, opposition on the left was quick to mobilize nationally. Between the Women's March on Washington and last weekend's flurry of protests at airports across the...
View ArticleWarren, Sanders and the Question of Sexism
On Monday, CNN reported that, back in 2018, Bernie Sanders told Elizabeth Warren in a private conversation that he did not believe a woman could win the presidency. Sanders denies he said it; Warren...
View ArticleAs Tensions Mount Between Centrists and Progressives, Where Does the...
Throughout his presidential campaign, president-elect Joe Biden called for unity and a “return to normalcy” following a divisive and tumultuous four years under the Trump administration. In his first...
View ArticleDo Biden’s Cabinet Picks Just Want To Make It 2016 Again?
Every presidential transition, we can see the incoming administration start to take shape. So what's the executive branch going to look like under Biden?On Today's Show:John Hudson, national security...
View ArticleProgressives and the Biden Appointments
Karthik Ganapathy, progressive communications consultant who recently advised Charles Booker’s US Senate campaign, served as a spokesperson for Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Keith Ellison,...
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