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Words & Phrases are Driving us to Distraction

Pay attention no matter what

16 hrs ago •

26:27

The state of men with Pasha Dashtgard

Listen now | Today on The Contrarian Pod, we are so excited to have Pasha Dashtgard, the Director of Research from PERIL, to discuss a new report called…

3 hrs ago •

Evening Roundup, July 22

Featuring Max Stier, Jess Piper & Jennifer Rubin, Pasha Dashtgard, Mimi Rocah & Jacqueline Kelly, Meredith Blake & Indivisible, RJ Matson, Nick…

6 hrs ago •

How Andor is Inspiring Fans to Fight Authoritarianism in the Real World

Indivisible's Leah Greenberg talks about the Star Wars series and what it says about political resistance

7 hrs ago •

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Indivisible Project

If the shoe fits

A cartoon by Nick Anderson

8 hrs ago •

25:06

Pasha Dashtgard on Why American Men Feel Trapped

"If we're defining masculinity so rigidly, then 'being a man' becomes a lot harder, and a lot more precarious, and a lot more high-stakes."

10 hrs ago •

Maurene Comey’s unjustified firing looks even more corrupt today

Trump's Justice Department has bulldozed the norms of justice and fired dozens of prosecutors.

10 hrs ago

37:37

Let’s Do Lunch! 07/22

A recording from Let's Do Lunch LIVE 07/22

11 hrs ago •

Jared Bernstein

and

Nothing to see here

A cartoon by RJ Matson

11 hrs ago •

Live Chats

37:37

Let’s Do Lunch! 07/22

A recording from Let's Do Lunch LIVE 07/22

11 hrs ago •

Jared Bernstein

and

Coffee with Contrarians 07/21

A recording from Coffee with Contrarians LIVE 7/21

Jul 21 •

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24:37

The Tea w/ April Ryan ft. Karen Attiah & Arne Duncan

A recording from The Tea w/ April Ryan

Jul 17 •

57:10

Coffee with Contrarians 07/17

Good Trouble Edition

Jul 17 •

and

21:35

Coffee with Contrarians 07/16

A recording from Coffee with Contrarians LIVE 7/16

Jul 16 •

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, and

Randi Weingarten

30:45

Democracy Movement

The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement

Tuesday: Good Trouble Lives On protests in Chicago, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and more.

14 hrs ago •

The Democracy Index

Jul 1 •

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The Democracy Index

Jun 20 •

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1:40

An Ode to the Flag

Last week, millions across the United States said no to kings—reclaiming the Constitution, the flag, and our future.

Jun 20 •

Culture Corner

How Andor is Inspiring Fans to Fight Authoritarianism in the Real World

Indivisible's Leah Greenberg talks about the Star Wars series and what it says about political resistance

7 hrs ago •

and

Indivisible Project

Stephen Colbert's Cancellation Shows Corporate Media Will Do Anything to Appease Trump

CBS just killed the top show in late night for 'financial reasons.' (Translation: to make sure Paramount's sale goes through.)

Jul 18 •

Superman is a Box Office Hit. But is it 'Woke'?

In James Gunn's reboot, the Man of Steel loves his girlfriend, cares about his dog, and treats people with kindness. Who could possibly object to that?

Jul 15 •

What the Contrarians are Reading This Summer

From epic works of history to timely crime novels, here are the books that are keeping us inspired and entertained while the weather is warm

Jul 11 •

Links

Trump’s reckless assault on the federal workforce affects every aspect of our lives

The Texas tragedy is at the front edge of harm facing the country as Trump dismantles the government.

13 hrs ago •

Rural America is worth saving: Jess Piper on finding blue dots in red states

"There's excitement in these little rural space, they just need a cheerleader."

14 hrs ago •

and

12:59

The Contrarian covers the Democracy Movement

Tuesday: Good Trouble Lives On protests in Chicago, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and more.

14 hrs ago •

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