In which the eminent social scientist helps us dive deeply into the rise of grassroots civic engagement on the right and the left and how this contributes to social transformation.

Music Credit: Leslie Odom Jr. - "A Change is Gonna Come"

In which we talk further with Jonathan Smucker about how the Democratic party can connect with the needs of working class people.

Music Credit: Ryan Harvey - "Light in the Morning (feat. RAAST, Shireen & bell's roar)

In which we speak with Jonathan Smucker, author of Hegemony How-to: A Roadmap for Radicals, on what we can learn from organizing victories in rural Pennsylvania.

Music Credit: Ryan Harvey - "Light in the Morning (feat. RAAST, Shireen & bell's roar)

Senator Monique Limon on why progressives struggle in office In which we discuss the promise, limits, and pragmatics of electing left and progressive representation. Music Credit: Keb Mo - "Put a Woman in Charge"

In which we talk with Jane Kleeb chair of the Nebraska Democratic Party about the nitty gritty of making the party able to connect to rural America and some of the ways party transformation is happening. It turned out to be an exciting conversation with a rising progressive leader.

Music Credit: Neil Young - "Who's Gonna Stand Up (orchestral version)"