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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The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.

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March 13, 2026 The Push For Generational Change In The 2026 Dem Primaries
In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss dem leadership and the primariy races that are shifting power within the party.
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1h 7min
March 06, 2026 Why Talarico Won The Texas Primary
In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the aftermath of the Texas Primary race. What went well, what didn't go well and what dfoes this mean for the general election in November.
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1h 7min
March 06, 2026 Midterm Election Pulse Check News Of The Week (3/27)
In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the surge in voting for the Texas primaries.
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50min
February 13, 2026 Ice Retreats In Minnesota & The Save Act Passes House
In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss ICE's "retreat" in Minneapolis, the SAVE Act, and just how weak Trump and his administration really are. CommonPower.org
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44min
February 06, 2026 What Minneapolis Teaches Us About Anti-ICE Organizing: Lessons Live From the Ground
In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the communities response to ICE raids in Minneapolis. Charles speaks on his trip live from Minneapolis and shares about learning from community leaders/organizers.
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55min
January 30, 2026 What We Can Learn From Minnesota’s Anti-ICE Organizing
In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss tensions in Minneapolis and our trip there with organizers, journalists, and volunteers this week.
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22min
January 23, 2026 Minneapolis - Ground Zero For ICE Resistence
In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss Minneapolis's fight against ICE and the community-led resistance that's spreading across the country.
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20min
January 16, 2026 Fighting Back vs. Unifying Leadership
In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the current state of democratic leadership and what's needed to win across the nation, including in key swing states like Texas. Who are the leaders who are meeting the moment and standing out amongst the noise?
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20min
January 09, 2026 No Room For Debate: Renee Good, Venezuaela, ACA Healthcare
In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the recent murder of Renee Good by an ICE agent. They also dive into the aftermath of Maduro's kidnapping and the recent ACA vote in the House.
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32min
December 19, 2025 Recapping 2025: Epstein Files, DNC, And Everything In Between
In this conversation, Common Power ED Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba discuss the Seahawks ' beautiful win against the Rams and how it parallels the Democrats' string of victories this past year. They go on to recap the year's top events and make predictions for 2026.
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37min

FAQs about This Week with Common Power:

How many episodes does This Week with Common Power have?

The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.