This Week with Common Power

By Common Power

Common Power Executive Director Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba cut through the noise to break down the most critical developments from the week.

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September 18, 2026 Live From The Alaska Senate Race, Where Peltola Leads In the Polls
The quietest Senate race might be making the biggest moves in Alaska.
This week, ED of Common Power, Charles Douglas, talks with independent journalist Ahmed Baba live from Anchorage, Alaska, about Mary Peltola's influence in her Senate race and the turf Common Power is door-knocking in for the first time.
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41min
September 11, 2026 The AI Threat Level Is Rising. How Should Democrats Respond?
Our water, our air, and our public lands are being sacrificed all for the sake of AI.
This week, Common Power Executive Director Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba dig into the latest AI news and the growing push for federal regulation.
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55min
September 04, 2026 Coalition Building, Party Infighting, and the Fight for the House
This week, ED of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist Ahmed Baba break down establishment Dems' attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, the polarizing House, and the unlikely candidates Common Power is door-knocking for to build the coalition.
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55min
August 28, 2026 PA Victories, Democratic Momentum, and the GOP's Midterm Trouble
This week, ED of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba talk about their expectations heading into the midterms, Democratic enthusiasm, and the states Common Power is door-knocking in this Fall.
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55min
August 21, 2026 Takeaways From Primaries In Florida, Alaska, & Wyoming
ED of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Florida, Alaska, and Wyoming primary results.
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1h
August 14, 2026 Analyzing Another Week Of Primaries - Midterm Pulse Check
Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Wisconsin and what we can learn from the recent Democratic primary races.
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29min
August 07, 2026 Michigan Primary Debrief: Takeaways, Insights, & Lessons From The Ground
Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Michigan, Abdul El Sayed's big win, and notes from talking to Michiganders on the ground.
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52min
July 31, 2026 Midterm Pulse Check: Trump Has Worst Polling Week Yet, Dem Primaries Take Shape
Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Trump's unprecidented poll numbers, and the upcoming Dem primaries that Common Power has been working on. Check out our work at Commonpower.org
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59min
July 03, 2026 The Rise Of Democratic Socialist Candidates & What It Means For The Party
Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss DSA wins across the country and the Democrats' naive backlash to expanding the Democratic coalition.
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1h 2min
June 12, 2026 Midterm Pulse Check - Primary Wins Losses & Lessons
Executive Director of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba discuss recent primary wins and losses, and the lessons we're learning ahead of the midterm elections.
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1h 10min

FAQs about This Week with Common Power:

How many episodes does This Week with Common Power have?

The podcast currently has 54 episodes available.