The Progressive Happy Hour

The first Supreme Court term of the Trump era is off and running, and there's plenty to be paying attention to—from the Muslim ban to gerrymandering to LGBTQ rights. In the October 6 episode of "The Progressive Happy Hour," hosts Christin "Cici" Battle and Drew Courtney are joined by PFAW Senior Legislative Counsel Paul Gordon to break down some of the big cases to watch at the Supreme Court this year. And for a bit of pop culture joy, Cici and Drew celebrate the return of "Shonda Thursdays."

Protest isn't unpatriotic, but attacking the First Amendment rights of Black athletes certainly is. In the September 29 episode of "The Progressive Happy Hour," hosts Christin "Cici" Battle and Drew Courtney sit down with PFAW Senior Director of Outreach and Public Engagement Diallo Brooks to talk about Trump's recent attacks on the athletes who are taking a knee in protest of police brutality against people of color. Cici also discusses her latest self-care strategy: Korean spas.

In this short preview, hosts Christin "Cici" Battle and Drew Courtney introduce "The Progressive Happy Hour," the new podcast from progressive advocacy organization People For the American Way. "The Progressive Happy Hour" is all about talking politics with pop culture, organizing with attitude, and the Constitution with a couple of cocktails. Each week Drew and Cici will discuss the big stories of the day and strategize about ways to create the America we want.