Concepts of a Pod

A fake pollster just admitted it made up its numbers, and Mallory McMorrow says one of those polls killed her campaign. We break down that scandal and Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad on Amy Acton’s estranged mother, then explain why every Democrat, left to center, needs to lock in and vote blue all the way down the ballot.

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Vivek Ramaswami's Disgusting Attack Ad

08:04 - The Impact of Wedgewood's Fake Polls

12:44 - The Importance of Voting Blue No Matter Who

22:01 - Supporter Response to No Kings: Vote Early

26:59 - Fixing the K-Shaped Campaign Economy

On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we reflect on how both men and institutions can do better in light of the Cornell 7 case. Then, we share an update on how we’re helping Democrats win the midterms at the state level. But first, see what may be one of the most embarrassing moments for Republicans in the history of the U.S. Senate.

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Eric Schmitt, Jack Smith, and Caitlin Clark
05:22 - The Cornell 7: Young Men and Their Influence on Future Leaders
16:26 - Vincent Feldman's work on the ground in Chicago
24:19 - It's official! The postcard program is live

On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we share our strategy to defeat Susan Collins with her own words, along with an update on our down-ballot postcard campaign. AND, in light of Trump’s White House press blackout, we discuss how many on the far left are too distracted to meet the moment.

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Susan Collins Bribery Scandal
04:39 - Trump's White House Press Blackout
09:37 - Racist and antisemitic double standards on the far left
23:35 - The Last Ditch: How leftist self-righteousness erodes community
29:36 - How we rebuild American patriotism by coming together

On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we look at all sides of the debate on AI’s threat to humanity and reflect on your thoughts and comments.

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

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Chapters:
00:00 - So why does everyone think AI is going to kill us?
08:08 - Reflecting on 9/11 and our lack of leadership today
13:59 - Supporter comments on AI
20:51 - Laying out both sides of the AI debate
27:09 - Words of wisdom from Steve Jobs
33:16 - Voter registration day and postcards to swing districts

#anthropic #openai #democrat #AI #politics

On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we discuss Bernie’s AI bill, the debate around field organizing, and what’s next for our partnership with the national No Kings movement!

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

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Chapters:
00:00 - How both parties are approaching AI
06:11 - Reality vs. propaganda on data centers
15:14 - The field organizer discourse
22:15 - Consequences of the Luigi Left’s delusion
35:25 - What’s next for no kings

#nokings #democrat #election2026 #AI

On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we see what our supporters have to say about Jon Ossoff’s meteoric rise, and we answer the question he has us all asking:

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Who’s Natalie anyway?
03:25 - Why right-wing media is scared of Jon Ossoff
14:56 - Will Ossoff run in 2028?
21:58 - Julia Curlee’s story from the CIA

#politics #senate #democrat #ossoff #election2026

Primary season is almost over. Join us for an exclusive look at how the nation’s largest focus group of grassroots Democratic donors feels about the closest races and what Democrats need to do to win in November.

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

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Chapters:

00:23 - Donors' reactions to the 2026 primary season

08:36 - How the Michigan Primary Exposed the Antisemitism in the Democratic Party

14:50 - How Democrats can move forward: Together

17:12 - Why is everyone being so weird about AOC?

24:15 - Parasocial relationships and online wedding discourse

27:59 - The modern politics of Christopher Nolan's Odyssey

39:17 - Sports, beer, and persuasion

#politics #senate #democrat #elsayed #election2026

601 Maine Democrats were elected to a convention tomorrow night where they’ll vote on a new nominee to replace Graham Platner. Join us for an exclusive interview with one of the delegates and see his response to your comments.

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Answering Your Questions about the Process to Replace Platner
05:39 - Behind the scenes look at the convention
07:54 - Why this delegate is supporting Troy Jackson
12:32 - Due diligence and vetting of candidates
21:54 - Democrats’ odds against Susan Collins
22:35 - Updates and reflections on our work with the No Kings movement

Originally Published July 11, 2026: Join us for an in-depth reflection on your thoughts and comments about Graham Platner and an inside look at the process to choose a new nominee in Maine.

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

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Chapters:
00:00 - Leadership, Accountability, and Believing Women
10:30 - Supporter Thoughts on Graham Platner
15:45 - Conspiracy Theories from the Left
21:33 - Failures of the Progressive Establishment
27:32 - Supporter Thoughts on What's Next in Maine
32:10 - An Inside Look at the Maine Democratic Party
41:43 - Our Grassroots Campaign to Defeat Susan Collins

Originally published July 3, 2026: As Trump divides our nation, Democrats cannot be consumed by our petty differences anymore. Today, we're taking back OUR Independence Day!

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&A. Nothing is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond

Chapters:
00:00 - Supreme Court Rulings and Birthright Citizenship
04:44 - What Trump Stole from Us on America's 250th
14:25 - Taking Back Patriotism and Independence Day
18:54 - Young Revolutionaries in American Politics
22:20 - Inspiration from Today’s Emerging Leaders