In the newest Brogressive special episode, we sat down with Representatives' Greg Casar and Ritchie Torres. The Brogressive team chatted with Rep. Casar, the chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus about the future of Democratic Governance, Progessivism and its future, and Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. The crew sat down with Rep Ritchie Torres in today's double header to chat Abundance and the vision for a better Democratic governance.

Sidenote: both episodes were filmed prior to the Elon Musk and Donald Trump fight escalation.

Dream for America founder William He joins Brogressive host Beleh Toma to discuss why young voters, especially young men, are turning away from the Democratic Party, and what it will take to bring them back.The conversation dives into the need to actually listen to young men’s concerns and getting rid of the elitist tone that’s driving them away.

William and Dream for America are also hosting their first-ever conference, DemocracyFest 2025, in Washington, D.C. at The Schuyler @ The Hamilton Hotel, happening July 11–12, 2025.

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Brogressive hosts Ben Bartlett and Max Levin are joined by Micah Erfan, who represents TX-07 on the Texas Democratic Party’s Executive Committee, for a no-holds-barred ranking of the most dangerous and corrupt actions from Trump’s second term.

At (00:39), we lay out the tier list: how we’re judging illegality, institutional damage, and long-term impact. Then the countdown begins — from gutting FDA safety checks and fast-tracking deportations without due process to the crypto money funnel fueling Trump’s campaign (13:33). We talk about what’s terrifying but technically legal (30:14), and what’s so chaotic it’s hard to even rank (47:18).

Along the way, we track how Trump’s authoritarian instincts have sharpened, and why some of his most dangerous moves aren’t the ones getting the loudest headlines.

If you’re trying to make sense of Trump 2.0 and what Democrats should be doing about it, this episode is for you.

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Brogressive hosts Ben Bartlett and Max Levin sit down with Noah Widmann, Democratic candidate for Congress in Florida’s 7th District, for a wide-ranging conversation about how Congress lost the plot — and what it’ll take to bring working-class credibility and results-driven politics back to Washington.

Noah opens by explaining what pushed him to run for office (00:39), pointing to performative politics, a lack of town halls or basic accountability, and a system where lawmakers spend more time chasing headlines than helping people. He shares how growing up in Central Florida on food stamps and Social Security, then working night shifts as an EMT before earning scholarships to Columbia and Georgetown Law, shaped his deep personal connection to the programs Republicans keep trying to cut (02:41). He walks through that journey — dropping out of college to raise his daughter, working low-wage jobs, and ultimately becoming a pro bono attorney helping people like his mom (04:57).

The conversation shifts to what kind of campaign Noah is running—and why contrast with an incumbent who lives in Virginia, enriches himself through defense contracts, and avoids public engagement is so stark (09:26). He discusses his vision for results-first politics rooted in housing, insurance reform, and affordability (11:28), and reflects on the ideas behind Ezra Klein’s abundance agenda and how they could help rebuild trust and opportunity at the local level (13:01).

Later, the group explores how economic instability and uncertainty — especially around tariffs—are crushing small business owners and working families alike (17:18). Noah calls for a more honest economic debate, one that rejects the chaos of broad-brush tariffs and looks at who actually wins and loses when trade wars escalate (20:06).

From there, they dig into the path to victory in a red-leaning swing district (23:58), discuss why reforms like term limits and banning congressional stock trading are essential (27:02), and what it will take to win back skeptical voters who feel alienated by both parties. Noah shares how he plans to connect with those voters directly — through frequent in-person and digital town halls (30:48), a pragmatic message, and a campaign that actually listens.

In the final stretch, Noah talks about masculinity and the Democrats’ messaging gap with young men (36:18), how sports like wrestling shaped his worldview, and why the party needs to do a better job welcoming people without alienating them through culture-war signaling (40:34). He closes with a call for normal, grounded candidates who reflect the people they represent — and explains why, in his words, “you can’t be what you can’t see” (44:42).

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Brogressive hosts Max Levin and Ben Bartlett welcome Milan Singh of the Yale Youth Poll and Armin Thomas from Split Ticket for a comprehensive breakdown of one of the first major polls of the 2028 presidential primaries (0:00). They dive straight into the Democratic side, discussing Kamala Harris’s fragile frontrunner status, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s surprising strength, and Pete Buttigieg’s path through an increasingly divided field (9:12).

The discussion shifts to candidate favorability, unpacking why John Fetterman and Stephen A. Smith have shockingly negative numbers among Democratic voters, and what that signals about party messaging and voter expectations (10:48). On the Republican side, JD Vance emerges as the overwhelming favorite in a Trump-less scenario — but the poll reveals a potentially chaotic dynamic if Trump decides to pursue an illegal third term (1:05:25).

Milan also highlights some surprising results from message testing, explaining why framing progressive policies as “human rights” caused support to plummet dramatically (1:53). Armin analyzes the growing disconnect between party elites and everyday voters on immigration, education, taxes, and spending, suggesting Democrats might be fundamentally misreading voters' values heading into 2028 (42:55).

Finally, they explore potential paths for outsider candidates on the Democratic side, debating whether figures like Mark Cuban, Josh Shapiro, or even Raphael Warnock could redefine the race (1:17:25). The episode closes with a look at Trump's unpredictable role—will he endorse JD Vance early, or keep the GOP guessing until the convention? (1:18:14).

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Max Levin and Ben Bartlett are joined by Dhaaruni Sreenivas to break down the Trump administration’s unprecedented deportation of Kilmar Obrigo Garcia, an asylum seeker previously granted federal protection, and the resulting constitutional showdown that's dominating headlines (0:00). They discuss the disturbing details of Garcia’s deportation to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison and debate whether the Trump administration will respond to the Supreme Court's rare bipartisan rebuke (9:52).

The group then dives deeper into immigration politics, analyzing how Democrats are failing to counter GOP narratives around border security, asylum claims, and temporary protected status—even as Republicans weaponize immigration fears for electoral gain (19:11). Dhaaruni unpacks the cultural tensions emerging in Democratic strongholds like Chicago and New York City, where Republican governors' migrant busing strategies are fueling voter backlash (26:06).

Ben questions whether the Trump administration’s harsh immigration tactics could backfire politically, or if GOP voters gave Trump a mandate to be as extreme as he chooses (24:06). Max explores how Democrats could effectively counter Trump’s authoritarian moves, proposing a shift in messaging that personalizes threats to ordinary Americans and labels Trump's actions as a direct assault on due process and constitutional norms (27:51).

Finally, the episode wraps by confronting the difficult question facing Democrats: what real options do they have to resist Trump's escalation when they're out of power in every branch of government except the judiciary? (44:32).

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Brogressive welcomes back fan-favorite guest Armand Domalewski to dive deep into the economic and political fallout of Trump's explosive tariff decisions (0:17). The guys analyze Trump's policy impacts on everyday Americans, the markets, and global trade (12:37) and discuss the political winners and losers emerging from this crisis (45:27). Next, the group dives into Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson’s recent book, Abundance, exploring whether this moment provides an opening for Democrats to move away from zero-sum politics toward a more optimistic, abundance-oriented agenda (50:06). Finally, they close by sharing their cautiously optimistic predictions for America's economic and political future (1:05:29).

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In this chat, Tara Jirari and Gary Winslett dive into the nitty-gritty of recent tariff policies—how they’re hitting everyday folks at the store and affecting workers’ livelihoods, plus what’s really driving the politicians to make these calls. They toss around ideas about how Democrats could shake things up with a fresh game plan, zeroing in on practical, supply-side fixes for the economy. Think cool, out-of-the-box stuff like using mass timber to tackle the housing crunch. Along the way, they also riff on how culture’s shifting, how different generations see things, and why it’s high time for a reboot in how politicians talk and act.

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In this week's episode, hosts Beleh and Dylan sit down with College Democrats President Sunjay Muralitharan to discuss how Democrats can effectively counter the GOP and win back support from young voters, especially young men.

We sit down with Marianne Williamson, bestselling author, political activist, and former Democratic presidential candidate, for an unfiltered conversation on how the Democratic Party lost its backbone, Elon Musk’s growing stranglehold on government, and what it will take to rebuild real progressive power.

Williamson starts by discussing the failures of the Democratic Party’s messaging—why they struggle to communicate their victories and how a consultant-driven, donor-focused strategy has alienated voters (01:20). She explains why Democrats are afraid to fully embrace their own progressive legacy, and how the party has allowed Republicans to define the political narrative (12:49).

The conversation shifts to how Republicans intentionally sabotage government programs to justify cutting them and how billionaires like Elon Musk are orchestrating a hostile takeover of the U.S. government (17:21). Williamson warns that Musk’s endgame is mass privatization and consolidation of power, turning the government into a tool for the ultra-wealthy (23:06).

Later, Williamson discusses the failures of Democratic leadership, explaining why Kamala Harris, Barack Obama, and other top Democrats have struggled to inspire voters (35:39). She reveals the corrupt inner workings of the 2024 Democratic primary, including how the DNC and corporate media colluded to deamplify her campaign and suppress challenges to Biden (41:59).

As the discussion deepens, Williamson addresses why young voters, especially young men, are shifting away from Democrats, and how the party needs to stop focusing on ideological purity tests and start welcoming in new voices (48:23). She warns that the Democratic establishment is running out of time to fix its failures before 2028 (55:19).

Finally, Williamson shares personal advice for young people navigating today’s chaotic world—how to stay politically engaged without burning out, why conviction and resilience matter more than credentials, and why your 20s should be a time of transformation, not self-doubt (1:02:47).

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