And, This Is How To Celebrate America 250 With Ken Burns

And, This Is How To Celebrate America 250 With Ken Burns

Ahead of the July 4th holiday and America's 250th anniversary we're replaying our conversation with filmmaker and historian Ken Burns.  Burns discusses what made Washington's leadership so different from today's leaders, the Trump administration's struggle to erase American history and how his work threatens autocrats. Plus Burns discusses whether we truly are in unique times what comforts he finds from being such a student of history and how DEI actually has historical roots.    00:00  Flawed Heroes Founded This Country  9:27 - Disinformation & Censorship Is Nothing New 12:47 Who Made The Revolution Possible? 18:00 Faith & Religion in Our Democracy 24:54 The Birthright Citizenship Fight  & American Nativism 28:25 American Patriotism & The Disappointing Legislative Branch 35:39 "I Just Want To Know Who Is Being Protected" 42:03 The One Thing That Surprised Burns About The Revolution  50:15 Ranking Today Amongst Historical American Crises   58:00 Make America Great Again Going Forward  1:02:10 Ken Burns Relationship With Steve Jobs & Apple See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

And, This Is How Democrats Lead Us To A Post Trump World With Brian Tyler Cohen

Podcaster and independent media powerhouse Brian Tyler Cohen joins the show to break down the future of the Democratic Party, why Republicans are already executing their long-term strategy, and why Democrats need to deliver fast or risk losing a whole generation of people who are up for grabs right now. Brian then outlines how progressives can compete in today's media landscape, why voting rights are a chance for Democrats to actually win and how to battle the impending Supreme Court crisis.  Plus, Brian shares how Democrats should wield their power after Trump and for more on his 2029 plans check out his new book  The Day After: How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World BOOK LINK: https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/thedayafter [https://www.harpercollins.com/pages/thedayafter] 00:00 From Hollywood to Independent Creator 3:03 How Democrats Can Embrace an Insurgency Mindset 7:30 Why Republicans Are So Good At Playing the Long Game 16:15 Democrats Need to Stop Playing Defense 22:27 The Courts Are a Crisis Waiting to Happen 32:57 Voting Rights Reform 38:10 Who Gets a Pardon? 42:09 The Greatest Con of This Administration 49:45 Democratizing the Economy 53:18 Why Healthcare Is Still Broken 57:40 Can Democrats Win the Media War? 1:09:18 Purity Tests & Coalition Building 1:16:00 Where Democrats Should Focus Their Political Capital 1:19:39 Climate Change: The Missed Opportunity 1:26:17 The Last Election  1:31:34 Democrats Must Deliver Accountability Post-Trump See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

And, This Is Why Reid Hoffman Doesn’t Fear Artificial Intelligence

Right now it seems like everyone’s afraid of AI.  Whether its worries over job loss, wealth concentration, or lack of regulation, anxiety around artificial intelligence is real. Here to make a case for why we shouldn’t be so afraid, is Reid Hoffman, AI optimist and someone who has thought about the way artificial intelligence can lead to positive outcomes more than anyone. Hoffman sits down to talk about why we’re not powerless in how AI impacts our lives, and how to best  incorporate it without losing your identity or job.    00:00 Intro 00:23 Is Artificial Intelligence Going To Kill My Job? 8:14 Does Artificial Intelligence Have A PR Problem? 15:07 The Optimist’s Case For Embracing AI 27:09  Humanity First, Society Second, Industry Third 37:12 Do The Tech Industry Players Shaping Our Future Care About Us? 43:44 Crypto As A Cautionary Tale: How Dems Should Talk About AI 49:23 Elon, The SpaceX IPO and Greatest Kleptocracy of Our Lifetimes 55:20 Investing In Data Centers & Compute 1:03:34 What Happened With Mythos & OpenAI?  1:09:54 Positive Impacts: Where Are We 5 Years From Now? 1:23:31 Concentration of Wealth,  Corruption & Selling Out To Trump 1:33:28 2 Subjects Of DOJ Investigations 1:38:38 Where Does The Democratic Party Stand Today?  1:42:06 Pro-Business Democrats & The Billionaire’s Tax See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

And, This Is Hunter Biden Like You've Never Heard Him Before

Long one of the most discussed figures in politics, Hunter Biden joins the podcast for an unfiltered conversation about addiction, public scrutiny,  and the political battles that have defined the last several years. He reflects on the darkest moments of his life, the controversies that dominated headlines, and why he believes now is the time to speak directly to the public. From his father's legacy and the future of the Democratic Party to what he sees as unprecedented grift within the Trump family, Hunter offers his perspective on the narratives consuming our politics. He also discusses the perils of social media, the DC media ecosystem, his recovery, and his ongoing feud with journalist Jake Tapper. 00:00 He’s Running 3:30 - They Gave Me A Stage And I’m Gonna Use It 7:29 - Why Speak Up Now? 14:45 Biden’s Authenticity vs. Trump’s Audacity 20:04 Graham Platner & Zohran Mamdani  27:20 Art & Addiction  32:20 He Was Never Part Of That DC Elite 38:05 The Obama Years 42:40 It All Happened All At Once - Data Leaks & Criminal Proceedings 54:54 The Prosecution, The Plea & The Pardon 1:03:37 The Trump Family Grift Is Unprecedented 1:14:50 Who Speaks For The Democratic Party? 1:25:28 What’s Next For Hunter Biden?  1:28:37 Hunter vs. Tapper: The Biden Books See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

And, This Is Former MAGA Influencer Ashley St. Clair

Ex-MAGA influencer Ashley St. Clair joins the show to share her journey from MAGA mouthpiece to outspoken critic of the movement she helped build. She exposes the online influencer networks that begin in the White House and end in your feeds, before revealing why Elon Musk was so desperate to keep her silenced. 00:00 Intro 00:52 Ashley’s MAGA Origin Story 8:10 From TPUSA Recruit To Monetizing Activism 16:45 MAGA Influencers - Who Calls The Shots?  21:55 The Real Elon Musk & Big Tech’s Unchecked Power 36:30 The Trump Influencer Group Chats & How The Left Responds  46:22 Elon's 10,000 Space Lasers & The $40 Million NDA 56:05 St. Clair’s Biggest Regrets  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.