Episodes

  • The Rise Of Democratic Socialist Candidates & What It Means For The Party

    The Rise Of Democratic Socialist Candidates & What It Means For The Party
    Jul 3 2026

    Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss DSA wins across the country and the Democrats' naive backlash to expanding the Democratic coalition.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • GOP Redistricting Setbacks, Paxton Wins, & Generational Change In Dem Primaries

    GOP Redistricting Setbacks, Paxton Wins, & Generational Change In Dem Primaries
    May 29 2026

    Executive Director of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss midterm updates from Texas, Iowa, Tennessee, and more.

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    45 mins
  • Is Trump As Powerful In Gop Primaries As He Seems?

    Is Trump As Powerful In Gop Primaries As He Seems?
    May 22 2026

    Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Trump's impact on recent congressional races and the path forward for Democrats.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Midterm Pulse Check With Ahmed Baba & Charles Douglas

    Midterm Pulse Check With Ahmed Baba & Charles Douglas
    May 15 2026

    Executive Director of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss notes from CoPo's trip to Tennessee and how democrats move forward after redistricting.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Southern States Move Fast To Eliminate Black Districts After SCOTUS Ruling

    Southern States Move Fast To Eliminate Black Districts After SCOTUS Ruling
    May 8 2026

    Executive Director of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the consequences of SCOTUS gutting the VRA and the GOP's strategy to redistrict the South. Join our work at commonpower.org
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    50 mins
  • SCOTUS Just Gutted The Voting Rights Act. Here's What It Means For 2026, 2028, & Beyond

    SCOTUS Just Gutted The Voting Rights Act. Here's What It Means For 2026, 2028, & Beyond
    Apr 30 2026

    Just when we thought things couldn't get any worse, yesterday SCOTUS gutted the Voting Rights Act. The Executive Director of Common Power, Charles Douglas, the Director of The Institute for Common Power, and an independent journalist, Ahmed Baba, talked through the implications of this and what comes next.
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    56 mins
  • How Democrats Can Use MAGA As Fractures To Fuel Midterm Wins

    How Democrats Can Use MAGA As Fractures To Fuel Midterm Wins
    Apr 17 2026

    Executive Director of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss MAGA's slow turn on Donald Trump amid the war in the Middle East and the rising cost of living. Join our work at commonpower.org
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    59 mins