The Battle for American Identity (w/ Ben Rhodes)
What can the great political speeches of the past teach us about the moment we’re living through today? Pod Save the World host and author of All We Say: The Battle for American Identity, Ben Rhodes j...
11 Aug 1h 12min
How Trumpism Might Survive the Fall of Trump (w/ Eugene Daniels and Symone Sanders-Townsend)
Trump's second term has been defined by mounting corruption, but who, if anyone, is holding him accountable? MSNOW’s Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels join the show to discuss whether Republi...
4 Aug 59min
There Actually Is a Plan: How Democrats Can Save Us and Keep Winning (w/ Ben Wikler)
America can feel like it's spiraling out of control—but could a state like Wisconsin hold the blueprint for turning things around? Ben Wikler, former chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin and aut...
28 Jul 1h 9min
The Real(ish) History of America (w/ Heather Cox Richardson & Rebecca Nagle)
America has an infamously imperfect past, but rather than confronting our demons, interpretations of our history have become a political football. This week, Stacey is joined by historian and author H...
21 Jul 57min
Why the Majority Needs the Minority to Save America with Kimberlé Crenshaw
Why do intersectionality and Critical Race Theory matter in today’s political climate? This week, Stacey sits down with civil rights advocate, Critical Race Theory scholar, and Columbia Law School pr...
14 Jul 1h 5min
Why Art Might Save America - For Real
How can art help save our democracy? The relationship between art and politics has shaped American history for generations. From challenging those in power to inspiring social movements, artists have ...
7 Jul 52min
Obama's Library, Trump's UFC 250, and Two Very Different Americas
This week, guest host Melissa Murray, host of Crooked Media’s Strict Scrutiny podcast is joined by Erin Ryan, co-host of Crooked Media’s Hysteria. They juxtapose the Obama Presidential Center opening ...
23 Jun 1h 23min
How Christian Nationalism Threatens Democracy - Original Airdate 2025
This episode originally aired in 2025. Christian nationalism is an extremist, anti-democratic ideology rooted in the belief that the United States should be a nation for Christians to the exclusion of...
16 Jun 1h 7min
