Beleh, Luis, and Alex sit down with bodybuilder Max Levin to discuss the impact of steroids, the best ways to lose weight, and the controversial effects of seed oils on bodybuilding and overall health. Max shares his personal experiences, fitness insights, and the science behind these hot topics. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation on what really works in the world of fitness.

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In our newest Brogressive EXCLUSIVE interview, we got to sit down with authors William Cooper and Michael McKinley about their newest cyber-political thriller, "A Quiet Life". A Quiet Life centers on a dystopian political future where a tech mogul has become President of the United States and an innocent couple is dragged to the forefront of a global conflict. Check it out here as our newest exclusive episode!

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https://www.skyhorsepublishing.com/9781648210334/a-quiet-life/

https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Quiet-Life-Audiobook/B0DQLZP63W

https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Life-Novel-William-Cooper/dp/1648210333/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0

Ben, Beleh, and Max sit down with Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-2) for a candid conversation on banning congressional stock trading, Trump’s next-level corruption, and why Democrats must overhaul their messaging to win back young voters.

Magaziner kicks things off by giving an inside look at the exclusive House members' gym — who lifts the most, which Republicans hit the CrossFit circuit, and the surreal moment he walked in on Jim Jordan in a towel (01:14).

Then, the conversation shifts to Trump’s staggering corruption and why his financial grifts — ranging from his crypto scam to lawsuits that conveniently result in massive settlements — make previous scandals look small by comparison (17:39). Magaziner breaks down why Congress must ban stock trading among its members to rebuild public trust and counter Trump’s “everyone’s corrupt” narrative (19:27).

Later, they discuss how Democrats lost young men in 2024, why ignoring online media cost them the election, and how the party must engage with voters where they actually are — on podcasts, YouTube, and social media (29:03). He also explains why Democrats need a concrete policy agenda to match the GOP’s Project 2025, and how economic populism could help Dems win back working-class voters (33:50).

Wrapping up, Magaziner reveals his "Vacation for Everyone" bill — a push to guarantee every American worker 10 days of paid time off (48:47). Plus, he weighs in on the Celtics' championship hopes, Mahomes vs. Brady, and why he was rooting against the Eagles in the Super Bowl (07:31).

This episode is packed with insider stories, sharp political analysis, and a fresh strategy for Democrats to reclaim their winning coalition.

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Ben, Beleh, and Max sit down with Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) for a no-holds-barred discussion on Trump’s second term, Elon Musk’s outsized influence in the White House, and how Democrats can fight back.

Levin kicks things off by breaking down Musk’s unprecedented power grab, explaining why his unilateral agency cuts and government overreach are blatantly unconstitutional (01:39). He calls out Republicans’ silence on Musk’s influence and their reliance on billionaire donations, revealing that Musk himself poured $300 million into the 2024 election (04:28).

Later, they dive into how Democrats can reclaim their working-class identity, exposing Trump’s economic failures, from rising costs to disastrous tariffs (12:14). Levin also hammers Trump’s inaction on inflation and lays out what Democrats need to do to rebuild their populist appeal (16:22).

The conversation turns to America’s eroding global credibility, as Trump’s erratic foreign policy decisions leave the U.S. looking weak on the world stage (17:58). Plus, Levin shares his optimism for the Padres, his frustration with the Angels, and his thoughts on the Super Bowl and Chargers' future under Jim Harbaugh (20:11).

This is a must-listen for anyone who wants an insider’s take on the battle to stop the billionaire takeover of our democracy.

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Ben, Beleh, and Dylan sit down with Michael LaRosa, former press secretary for First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, for an unfiltered conversation about the Biden White House, the campaign’s media failures, and what went wrong in 2024.

Michael kicks things off by sharing his experience working with Jill Biden and how he navigated the campaign’s inner circle despite being an outsider with deep media connections (00:39). He reveals how Biden’s team actively avoided press engagement and how Dr. Biden pushed for Joe to be more visible while campaign staff wanted to “run out the clock” (07:10).

Later, the conversation turns to the critical mistakes that doomed Biden’s reelection bid—why the team refused to adjust strategy even as his numbers plummeted, their bunker mentality, and how failing to engage with the media let GOP narratives take over (12:52). Michael explains how internal White House arrogance prevented them from seeing the warning signs and why their response to Biden’s disastrous debate performance was worse than the debate itself (34:26).

Wrapping up, Michael discusses the future of Democratic strategy, the lessons they should have learned from Trump, and why scripted, robotic candidates are no longer viable in today’s media landscape (23:06). Plus, he reflects on the Biden family’s deep distrust of the press, stemming from the 1987 plagiarism scandal, and how that shaped their approach to the 2024 race (42:38).

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In the newest episode of the Brogressive Podcast, we collaborated with The Electorate! The Electorate was founded in November 2024 by Ian, a North Carolinian Democrat. Max and Ian talked a retrospective of 2024, and compared the roadmap for Democrats in the future. We talked leadership for the future, the need to build things in America again, and authenticity in a scripted political world. Ian and the Electorate can be found at the links below!

https://x.com/ElectoratePod

https://www.youtube.com/@TheElectoratePodcast

https://open.spotify.com/show/2g3HdewhhF13PX5LXkyzji?si=e83cfff089244b91

Max and Dylan talked with Rotimi Adeoye. Rotimi was a Senate Staffer for the former Senator of PA, Bob Casey. Rotimi worked the ACLU and now, is an MSNBC Columnists. He is also lucky enough to be a Philidelphia Eagles fan in 2025.

Beleh, Dylan, Ben, and Max break down the shocking trade that sent Luka Dončić to the Lakers. They kick things off with their real-time reactions to the news and debate whether this marks the start of the post-LeBron era in LA (00:54). The discussion moves to the trade’s ripple effects around the league, including what went wrong for the Mavericks (04:28), potential locker room tensions between LeBron and AD (06:12), and predictions for the Lakers’ next moves before the deadline (11:33).

The crew also dives into other major NBA trade rumors, from the Warriors’ interest in Kevin Durant and Zion Williamson (12:43) to the uncertainty around Jimmy Butler’s future (16:20) and Brandon Ingram’s potential landing spots (18:26).

Switching to politics, they analyze Trump’s new tariff plan, breaking down why it’s economically flawed and how it could backfire on American consumers (19:48). They explore the political motivations behind the move, the impact on U.S. trade relations, and the broader lessons for Democrats on messaging and risk-taking in politics (38:54).

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Beleh, Max, and special guest Jack Cocchiarella break down the state of Democratic messaging, the Republican overreach, and how the left can build long-term influence in media.

They kick things off by discussing the Democrats’ struggles in digital outreach and why party leaders need to flood the zone with content instead of waiting for media coverage (00:08). The conversation turns to Republican messaging victories, Trump’s TikTok strategy, and why Democrats need to meet voters where they are — including on podcasts like Joe Rogan’s (07:35).

Later, they debate Kamala Harris’ 2028 future, whether Biden dropping out actually saved key Senate races, and how Dems can rebuild their economic narrative after this election (33:19). Wrapping up, Jack lays out why the Republican cultural shift is overblown and why economic hardship — not ideology — drove 2024's results (35:38).

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Make sure to check out The Jack Cocchiarella Show on YouTube (@JackCocchiarellaShow) and follow Jack on X (@JDCocchiarella) for more sharp political commentary and insights!

Beleh, Ben, and Dylan break down the divisional round surprises, make their calls for the conference championships, and talk about what’s next for Kamala Harris.

They start by recapping last week’s predictions and current Brogressive prediction league standings (00:07) before digging into the Ravens’ missed chances, the Lions’ collapse, and the Bills' narrow victory over the Ravens. Looking ahead, they preview the conference championships, debating whether Josh Allen and the Bills can finally get past the Chiefs (18:33). They also lock in new Super Bowl picks after last week’s chaos (23:07).

On the political side, the crew talks about the TikTok “ban” and how it turned into a political win for Trump (28:41). They close with a discussion on Kamala Harris — whether she’ll run for governor in 2026, how that could reframe her political future, and what it means for 2028 (29:12).

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