Raphael Warnock is 'nauseously optimistic' about Dems' midterm chances

Oct 30

Why the midterms are a warning sign for both parties

With Election Day days away, Republican strategist T.W. Arrighi and Democratic strategist Lis Smith join Dasha to break down what’s driving a surprisingly competitive midterm map. They discuss the central role of affordability, how candidates are navigating voter frustration with ... Show More

45m 26s

Oct 28

Hochul makes the case for a governor to lead Democrats in 2028 | On the Road

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joins POLITICO’s Jonathan Martin over breakfast in New York City for a wide-ranging conversation about governing in 2026. She discusses working with Mayor Zohran Mamdani, her conversations with President Donald Trump over ICE operations and why she says ... Show More

45m 23s

Oct 23

Democrats’ race reckoning (with Angie Nixon)

Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon joins Dasha for a wide-ranging conversation about her historic campaign and the Democratic Party’s future. Nixon had sharp words for her own party, arguing that Democrats have taken Black voters for granted and the party needs to have ... Show More

38m 37s

Sep 2022

Beto O’Rourke - The Race to Restore Rights in Texas

Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate and author Beto O’Rourke discusses how the extremism in Texas is reflective of a broken democracy and immigration system, why there’s a need for solutions to the immigration issue rather than reactive stunts, and how dialogue across all po ... Show More

9m 49s

Aug 2025

Texas Democrats Working Remote

Texas Democrats, in an attempt to block Trump's redistricting effort, shut down a special legislative session by fleeing the state. Texas State Rep. James Talarico joins the show to explain what happens now and why he and his Democratic colleagues believe that getting out of town ... Show More

1h 8m

Jul 2021

Texas Democrats fight back

<p>Texas Democrats fled the state to block Republicans from passing a voter suppression bill and finally held a highly-anticipated meeting with Joe Manchin. Brian interviews one of the Texas Democrats himself, James Talarico, about his viral interview with a Fox News host, his re ... Show More

44m 33s

Jul 2025

#2352 - James Talarico

James Talarico is a Democratic member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 50. www.jamestalarico.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2h 41m

Nov 2019

Is Cristina Tzintzun Texas Democrats' Best Bet for the Senate?

<p>The last Democrat elected to the Senate seat Cristina Tzintzun has her sights on was Lyndon Johnson. Republican takeovers are just a fact of life in the South. And yet in some places, there's light at the end of the tunnel for beleaguered Dems. It's in the Lone Star State that ... Show More

34m 51s

Aug 2025

Joe Kennedy on Rebuilding Democratic Values

The battle is on in Texas, where Republicans voted to issue civil arrest warrants for Democrats who fled the state to stop plans to redistrict the congressional map. Texas Democrats involved say they're “running into the fight to stand up for our democracy.” Former Democratic Con ... Show More

56m 3s

Feb 2025

'The Interview': Senator Ruben Gallego on the Democrats’ Problem: ‘We’re Always Afraid’

The Arizona lawmaker diagnoses what he thinks needs to change in the way his party communicates with men, Latinos and Trump voters. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nyti ... Show More

37m 47s

Feb 2025

How Democrats Can Win Back Young Men (feat. Rep. Pat Ryan)

Jessica sits down with Congressman Pat Ryan, the Hudson Valley native representing New York’s 18th District. They discuss everything from his recent viral moment calling Elon Musk a "villain" to how the Democratic Party can better connect with young men and working-class voters. ... Show More

30m 9s

Raphael Warnock is 'nauseously optimisti...