Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the growing controversy in Minnesota after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, as critics from both parties question the government’s response and demand an independent investigation. They analyze Kristi Noem’s early comments, the reported role of Stephen Miller in shaping the narrative around the shooting, and rising frustration from lawmakers like Senator Rand Paul and Senator Murkowski calling for accountability at the top. Kander and Gupta also dive into President Trump’s latest exchanges on gun policy and protester rights, the conflicting claims about federal messaging on 2A issues, and what the latest reporting reveals about ICE enforcement tactics and the impact on local communities. Plus, they discuss the wider political backlash and what it means for public trust in law enforcement and the midterm elections. 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!

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Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Donald Trump’s escalating clash with Europe as his threats over Greenland and sweeping tariffs rattle NATO and global stability. They analyze Trump’s jaw-dropping messages to European leaders, the backlash from U.S. allies and Republicans like Thom Tillis, and the growing concern that his rhetoric is pushing the alliance toward a breaking point. Kander and Gupta also dive into the domestic fallout as reports surface of potential military deployments in Minnesota, civil rights probes tied to ICE, and new polling showing Americans believe the country is spiraling out of control. Plus, they discuss Trump’s record-low approval, revelations about his personal profits from the presidency, and disturbing new details about political operatives accessing voter data. 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!

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Ravi Gupta and guest host Harry Litman break down the Justice Department’s investigation targeting the Federal Reserve and the legal battle over Fed independence, as administration allies refuse to back down and lawmakers openly acknowledge what the probe is really about. They also examine the looming government shutdown, with nearly 100 House Democrats led by Rep. Ilhan Omar vowing to oppose DHS funding without major ICE reforms, before turning to Minnesota and the fallout from the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, including questions about federal accountability and the resignation of six prosecutors. Plus, they cover Trump’s response to the case, paid pro-ICE influencer campaigns, sweeping immunity claims, updates on Venezuela and Iran, a growing measles outbreak, the “rage economy,” and new data showing a record share of Americans identifying as independents. 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!

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Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the fallout from Trump’s Venezuela operation as the president announces an oil deal following the capture of Nicolás Maduro, raising questions about coercion, profiteering, and global backlash from China and regional allies. They analyze Trump’s claims about seizing billions in Venezuelan oil, the response from interim leader Delcy Rodríguez, and mounting fears of authoritarian crackdowns as armed militias flood Caracas under a sweeping emergency decree. Kander and Gupta also dive into Trump’s revived push to acquire Greenland, unpacking Marco Rubio’s closed-door comments, NATO alarm, and the administration’s refusal to rule out military force. Plus, they discuss new scrutiny over Epstein-related DOJ delays, fresh data showing young men souring on Trump, escalating GOP infighting, and renewed attempts to rewrite the history of January 6. 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!

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Ravi Gupta breaks down Donald Trump’s retaliatory veto of a bipartisan water bill after Lauren Boebert supported releasing the Epstein files, revealing how far Trump will go to punish perceived disloyalty. He examines new reporting on Trump’s private threats—“my friends will get hurt”—as the Justice Department reviews millions of newly uncovered Epstein documents and cracks widen inside MAGA. Ravi also dives into escalating right-wing infighting, media chaos, and Trump’s sinking approval as even conservatives warn his obsession with retribution is backfiring. Plus, he unpacks new data on crime, the economy, public dissatisfaction, and why America’s real story looks nothing like Trump’s narrative. 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!

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Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down the Republican revolt that forced a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, as four GOP lawmakers joined Democrats on a discharge petition to prevent premiums from doubling for millions of Americans. They analyze the political fallout for House Republicans in swing districts, Speaker Mike Johnson’s failed negotiations, and the looming deadline that could leave 22 million people facing higher health care costs. Kander and Gupta also dive into a wave of national turmoil, from mass shootings and rising antisemitism among young Americans to chaos and incompetence inside Trump’s law enforcement leadership and explosive reactions to Trump’s own rhetoric. Plus, they discuss new reporting on Susie Wiles, deepening MAGA infighting, growing backlash to AI and Big Tech, and fresh polling showing cracks in Trump’s base. 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!

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Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump’s chaotic attempt to rebrand the economy as he mocks “affordability,” confuses inflation with deflation, and delivers a meandering Pennsylvania rally full of distortions. They examine how Americans view Trump’s economic record compared to the end of the Biden presidency and why his messaging isn’t matching voters’ lived experiences. Kander and Gupta also dig into Trump’s $12 billion farm bailout sparked by his own tariffs, and the criticism that foreign competitors—not American farmers—benefited most. They explore Trump’s push for a sweeping national AI rule to override state protections, as well as his surprising reversal on advanced chip exports to China. Plus, they look at Miami’s first Democratic mayor in decades, the GOP’s internal fight over Obamacare subsidies, and escalating MAGA infighting heading into 2026. 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!

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Jason Kander and Ravi Gupta break down Trump’s latest spiral after posting 160 times on Truth Social and then appearing to fall asleep in a cabinet meeting. They examine the escalating “Double Tap” scandal, from Pete Hegseth’s shifting explanations to sharp criticism from Megyn Kelly, Brit Hume, Marco Rubio, and Rand Paul as Republicans contradict themselves in real time. The hosts also dig into Trump’s shocking pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández and his commutation of private-equity CEO David Gentile, highlighting the uproar over freeing major drug traffickers and white-collar criminals. Kander and Gupta then turn to the National Guard shooting involving an Afghan asylee, breaking down the rigorous vetting process, the mental-health failures that followed, and why this was a support-system breakdown rather than an immigration failure. All that plus a quick look at the Tennessee special results 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!

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Jason Kander and Stephen Webber break down the controversy surrounding the emerging “Trump peace plan” for Ukraine, as reports reveal it began as a Russian wish list before being reshaped by the Trump administration. They discuss Ukraine’s tentative buy-in, the looming fight over territorial concessions, and the backlash to leaked audio of Trump ally Steve Witkoff coaching a Russian counterpart on how to sway Trump. Kander and Webber also look at the escalating dispute over illegal orders, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s abrupt retirement, growing GOP turmoil on Capitol Hill, and new warnings from Steve Bannon about Trump’s AI agenda. Plus, they touch on the dismissals of the Comey and McCabe cases and Harry Enten’s view that Democrats won the shutdown fight. This and more on the podcast that helps you, the majority of Americans who believe in progress, persuade your conservative friends and family to join us—this is Majority 54!

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Ravi Gupta and Stephen Webber break down Congress’s explosive vote to release the Epstein files as Trump abruptly reverses course at the last minute, raising questions about whether compromising material is being withheld. They analyze accusations from Mark Epstein that the files are already being scrubbed, Rep. Thomas Massie’s threat to read names on the House floor, and the sweeping disclosure requirements included in the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Kander and Gupta also dive into the political chaos surrounding Speaker Mike Johnson’s demand for last-minute changes that the Senate flatly rejected, Trump’s meltdown when pressed on why he didn’t release the files himself, and the escalating infighting on the right—from MTG’s attacks on Trump to Megyn Kelly’s soft-pedaling of Epstein’s crimes to new reporting that the White House intervened on behalf of Andrew Tate. Plus, they discuss the stunning court ruling striking down Texas’s redistricting maps after a DOJ-induced legal fiasco. 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!

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