Apr 16, 2026

We discuss why Dr. Abdul El-Sayed is running for Senate in Michigan and what kind of Senator he aspires to be. A public health expert with deep understanding of the healthcare system, Dr. El-Sayed believes that Medicare for All can be a realistic future. 

Abdul’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Have an...

Apr 9, 2026

We discuss the foundational lies of the Lost Cause, the organic nature of more recent lies, and the constant vigilance necessary to defend democracy.

Ann’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Pay attention to what your (or your children’s) textbooks are saying

2) Speak up if there is a historical site...

Apr 2, 2026

We discuss the main goals of copaganda: narrowing our conception of safety and threat, constantly warning us that those harms are increasing, and telling us that the solution to our fears is more investment in the punishment bureaucracy.

Alec’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Educate yourself on...

Mar 26, 2026

We discuss the building blocks of the authoritarian playbook, the strategy behind intersectional solidarity, and the power of knowing your neighbor.

Yelena & Tatyana’s civic action toolkit recommendations are: 

1) Go local!

2) Get to know your neighbors

Yelena and Tatyana are co-founders of Stroika —...

Mar 19, 2026

We discuss  the strategy for electing from-the-gut economic populists who exude outsider vibes and who acknowledge that our system is broken. They are often outsiders who believe in issues such as protecting social security and taxing billionaires, which are super majoritarian issues. Outsiders can win in...