Majority 54

Majority 54

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A weekly primer for progressives interested in knowing where the party is headed and persuading others to join our majority. Co-hosts Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta draw on their experience winning progressive campaigns in red states to understand the other side and how to flip them from red to blue.

Recent Episodes

OCT 15, 2026
How NOT To Debate
Jason Kander breaks down September’s alarming inflation report as Trump’s economic failures drive up gas prices and wipe out Americans’ wage gains. He analyzes the chaos surrounding Trump’s new press secretary, Republican leaders’ desperate attempts to downplay rising costs, and the growing backlash against an administration failing working families. Kander also dives into critical Senate races, Obama’s strategy to help Democrats reclaim the Senate, and Trump’s escalating weaponization of the Justice Department against Democrats while pardoning convicted Republicans. Plus, he discusses suspicious oil trades ahead of Trump’s latest policy reversal, the president’s skyrocketing net worth, and the administration’s attempt to delay scrutiny of its massive tax giveaway to the wealthy. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54!Nutrafol: Start Nutrafol today and make the hat optional. Visit https://Nutrafol.com and enter promo code MAJORITY for $15 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Mack Weldon: Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code MAJORITYGet Ravi's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-List-Passion-Year-Every/dp/0593980859/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DLW66JVLB0SQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5LDAYpIV1QkF6qGXMXrOoA.RwdEWCV1lydW_PuYCdxwhLCv2L61Iu1CcRT9HDQXAxQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=ravi+gupta+invisible+list&qid=1788969308&sprefix=%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1Majority 54 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majority_54Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimguptaRavi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebateRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: https://meidasnews.com/podcast
55 MIN
OCT 8, 2026
Can We Believe the Polls?
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the heated Collins-Jackson Senate debate as Susan Collins faces sharp attacks over Donald Trump, tariffs, abortion, and health insurance. They examine Collins’s record and Jackson’s argument that Collins helped create problems she now wants credit for addressing, plus the latest campaign ads taking aim at Trump and Republicans. Kander and Gupta also dive into the latest leaked audio from Ken Paxton, the questions surrounding who is behind the leaks, and what they reveal about the Republican Party’s struggles in Texas. Plus, they discuss a new wave of Senate polling showing Democrats gaining ground in key races, Republican spending shifts, the growing importance of “double haters,” and why the 2026 midterms could bring major surprises. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54!Hims: Visit https://hims.com/majority to get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and moreEthos: Get your free quote at https://ETHOS.com/majorityGet Ravi's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-List-Passion-Year-Every/dp/0593980859/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DLW66JVLB0SQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5LDAYpIV1QkF6qGXMXrOoA.RwdEWCV1lydW_PuYCdxwhLCv2L61Iu1CcRT9HDQXAxQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=ravi+gupta+invisible+list&qid=1788969308&sprefix=%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1Majority 54 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majority_54Majority 54 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/majority54Jason on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JasonKanderJason on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonkander/Ravi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaviMGuptaRavi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravimguptaRavi on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LostDebateRemember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: https://meidasnews.com/podcast
62 MIN
OCT 1, 2026
GOP Panics
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the growing fallout from Donald Trump’s use of taxpayer money for government-funded ads promoting his agenda, as even Republican leaders question whether public funds should be used for political messaging. They analyze Trump’s latest push on artificial intelligence, his meeting with tech executives, and his claims that AI companies can simply “police each other” as questions grow over accountability. Kander and Gupta also dive into the Texas Senate race, as leaked audio reportedly captures Ken Paxton blaming Trump and the Republican convention for hurting his numbers, while James Talarico challenges him to debate. Plus, they discuss the Supreme Court’s Missouri map ruling and the growing backlash from cattle groups over ICE operations disrupting agricultural communities and driving up costs. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54!Nutrafol: Start Nutrafol today and make the hat optional. Visit https://Nutrafol.com and enter promo code MAJORITY for $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping. Chapter: Paid Partnership For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (785) 310-3391 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://www.askchapter.org/majority54 Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.Hims: Visit https://hims.com/majority to get simple, online access to personalized, affordable care for ED, Hair Loss, Weight Loss, and moreGet Ravi's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-List-Passion-Year-Every/dp/0593980859/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DLW66JVLB0SQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5LDAYpIV1QkF6qGXMXrOoA.RwdEWCV1lydW_PuYCdxwhLCv2L61Iu1CcRT9HDQXAxQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=ravi+gupta+invisible+list&qid=1788969308&sprefix=%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncoveredFive Minute News: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/five-minute-news/id1471715443
61 MIN
SEP 23, 2026
Republicans Abandon Ship
Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down growing tensions among Republican candidates over the Iran war, as Mike Rogers, Ashley Hinson, Jon Husted, and Tom Tiffany call for an end to the conflict amid rising gas prices. They analyze Republicans distancing themselves from Trump, including Byron Donalds removing references to Trump from his campaign website, and the growing political divide within the GOP. Kander and Gupta also discuss new polling showing Democrats leading Republicans on the generic congressional ballot, while voters give Democrats an advantage on the economy, foreign policy, and gas prices. Plus, they discuss Trump’s approval rating, shifting Hispanic voter attitudes, Senator John Curtis’s call for an investigation into Donald Trump Jr., and Trump’s remarks at the United Nations. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, convince your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54!Get Ravi's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-List-Passion-Year-Every/dp/0593980859/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DLW66JVLB0SQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.5LDAYpIV1QkF6qGXMXrOoA.RwdEWCV1lydW_PuYCdxwhLCv2L61Iu1CcRT9HDQXAxQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=ravi+gupta+invisible+list&qid=1788969308&sprefix=%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1KC Event:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/majority-54-live-the-invisible-list-with-rainy-day-books-tickets-1998255832988?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true?aff=oddtdtcreatorLink to other book events:https://readinvisiblelist.com/eventsKC Event:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/majority-54-live-the-invisible-list-with-rainy-day-books-tickets-1998255832988?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true?aff=oddtdtcreatorLink to other book events:https://readinvisiblelist.com/eventsSPONSORS:Mack Weldon: Go to https://MackWeldon.com and get 20% off your first order of $125 or more, with promo code MAJORITYChapter: Paid Partnership For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (785) 310-3391 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://www.askchapter.org/majority54Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts:MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcastLegal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-afSidebar with Katie Phang: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sidebar-with-katie-phang/id1886801652The Parnas Perspective: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-parnas-perspective/id1869165949The Intersection with Michael Popok: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trialThe PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcastThe Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-showThe Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-showBurn the Boats: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/burn-the-boatsMajority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellmanUncovered: https://www.meida ...
72 MIN