Episodes
40
Jan. 14, 2020
40 - Joe Biden's Record (w/ Krystal Ball & Josh Fox)
Briahna sits down with the Hill's Krystal Ball and filmmaker Josh Fox to dissect Joe Biden's record on criminal justice, climate change, foreign policy, trade, and more. Rising at the Hill: https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising Josh's show The Truth Has Changed: http://www.internationalwow.com/tthc.php
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Jan. 14, 2020
40 - Joe Biden's Record (w/ Krystal Ball & Josh Fox)
Briahna sits down with the Hill's Krystal Ball and filmmaker Josh Fox to dissect Joe Biden's record on criminal justice, climate change, foreign policy, trade, and more. Rising at the Hill: https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising Josh's show The Truth Has Changed: http://www.internationalwow.com/tthc.php
39
Jan. 6, 2020
39 - To Heal the World: Bernie's Jewish Roots (w/ Joel Rubin & Katie Halper)
Briahna explores how Bernie's Jewish roots shaped his politics with Joel Rubin, the campaign's new director of Jewish outreach, and reporter, podcaster, and comedian Katie Halper. Briahna and Katie also dig into some of the anti-Semitic attacks that unscrupulous media types throw at Bernie. Joel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoelMartinRubin Katie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kthalps
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Jan. 6, 2020
39 - To Heal the World: Bernie's Jewish Roots (w/ Joel Rubin & Katie Halper)
Briahna explores how Bernie's Jewish roots shaped his politics with Joel Rubin, the campaign's new director of Jewish outreach, and reporter, podcaster, and comedian Katie Halper. Briahna and Katie also dig into some of the anti-Semitic attacks that unscrupulous media types throw at Bernie. Joel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoelMartinRubin Katie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kthalps
38
Dec. 23, 2019
38 - Bern After Yeeting (w/ US Youth Climate Strike & the Gravel Teens)
A recent national poll found 52 percent of 18 to 34-year-old voters support Bernie in the Democratic primary, compared to just 2 percent for Pete Buttigieg, a millennial himself. Why do young people overwhelmingly support a 78-year-old Senator for president? To find out, Briahna spoke to some of the most politically engaged young people around, including the leadership of US Youth Climate Strike, the teenage masterminds of Mike Gravel's progressive presidential campaign, and Bernie 2020's own in...
38
Dec. 23, 2019
38 - Bern After Yeeting (w/ US Youth Climate Strike & the Gravel Teens)
A recent national poll found 52 percent of 18 to 34-year-old voters support Bernie in the Democratic primary, compared to just 2 percent for Pete Buttigieg, a millennial himself. Why do young people overwhelmingly support a 78-year-old Senator for president? To find out, Briahna spoke to some of the most politically engaged young people around, including the leadership of US Youth Climate Strike, the teenage masterminds of Mike Gravel's progressive presidential campaign, and Bernie 2020's own in...
37
Dec. 16, 2019
37 - People Over Profits (w/ Nathan J. Robinson)
Current Affairs editor Nathan J. Robinson stopped by the DC office for a conversation with Briahna about socialism and putting people back at the heart of politics. Nathan's book, Why You Should Be a Socialist: us.macmillan.com/books/9781250200877
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Dec. 16, 2019
37 - People Over Profits (w/ Nathan J. Robinson)
Current Affairs editor Nathan J. Robinson stopped by the DC office for a conversation with Briahna about socialism and putting people back at the heart of politics. Nathan's book, Why You Should Be a Socialist: us.macmillan.com/books/9781250200877
36
Dec. 9, 2019
36 - Keep on the Sunnyside (w/ Kal Penn)
Belén Sisa, Latino Press Secretary for the campaign, talks to actor Kal Penn about his time in the White House, that time she got arrested in Chuck Schumer's office, and making the US immigration system funny on Kal's latest show, Sunnyside. Then, Briahna sits down with the teenage leadership of US Youth Climate Strike for a quick conversation spanning TikTok, ASMR, and hot pickles. Kal on Twitter: twitter.com/kalpenn Sunnyside on NBC: www.nbc.com/sunnyside
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Dec. 9, 2019
36 - Keep on the Sunnyside (w/ Kal Penn)
Belén Sisa, Latino Press Secretary for the campaign, talks to actor Kal Penn about his time in the White House, that time she got arrested in Chuck Schumer's office, and making the US immigration system funny on Kal's latest show, Sunnyside. Then, Briahna sits down with the teenage leadership of US Youth Climate Strike for a quick conversation spanning TikTok, ASMR, and hot pickles. Kal on Twitter: twitter.com/kalpenn Sunnyside on NBC: www.nbc.com/sunnyside
35
Dec. 2, 2019
35 - Office Race (w/ Grace Blakeley)
Briahna talks to author Grace Blakeley about our era of hyper-capitalism, characterized by the growing dominance of the financial sector and weakened labor. Then, Hear the Bern producer Ben Dalton interviews an anonymous Amazon worker, who describes the company's union busting, mandatory overtime, and relentless monitoring of workers. Grace's book, Stolen: How to Save the World from Financialisation: https://repeaterbooks.com/product/stolen-how-to-save-the-world-from-financialisation
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Dec. 2, 2019
35 - Office Race (w/ Grace Blakeley)
Briahna talks to author Grace Blakeley about our era of hyper-capitalism, characterized by the growing dominance of the financial sector and weakened labor. Then, Hear the Bern producer Ben Dalton interviews an anonymous Amazon worker, who describes the company's union busting, mandatory overtime, and relentless monitoring of workers. Grace's book, Stolen: How to Save the World from Financialisation: https://repeaterbooks.com/product/stolen-how-to-save-the-world-from-financialisation
34
Nov. 25, 2019
34 - Turkey Talk: Making the Case for Bernie's Electability (w/ Bernie Sanders & Peter Daou)
As millions of us head home for the holidays, Briahna sits down with Bernie and former sparring partner Peter Daou for lessons on talking across our rancorous political divides. Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterdaou
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Nov. 25, 2019
34 - Turkey Talk: Making the Case for Bernie's Electability (w/ Bernie Sanders & Peter Daou)
As millions of us head home for the holidays, Briahna sits down with Bernie and former sparring partner Peter Daou for lessons on talking across our rancorous political divides. Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/peterdaou
33
Nov. 18, 2019
33 - Best of Bernie: DACA Fight | On the Trail with AOC | Elegy for Oligarchs
Briahna talks to protesters outside the Supreme Court on the day that the justices hear arguments on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program. Bernie hits the campaign trail with AOC and stops by Desus & Mero to guess (badly) how much sneakers cost.
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Nov. 18, 2019
33 - Best of Bernie: DACA Fight | On the Trail with AOC | Elegy for Oligarchs
Briahna talks to protesters outside the Supreme Court on the day that the justices hear arguments on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program. Bernie hits the campaign trail with AOC and stops by Desus & Mero to guess (badly) how much sneakers cost.
32
Nov. 11, 2019
32 - Bernie Gets It Done (w/ Warren Gunnels)
Next time someone asks you what Bernie has accomplished in his career, send them this podcast and tell them that we had to leave the better part on the cutting room floor just to get it under an hour. Featuring veteran policy advisor to the Senator, Warren Gunnels.
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Nov. 11, 2019
32 - Bernie Gets It Done (w/ Warren Gunnels)
Next time someone asks you what Bernie has accomplished in his career, send them this podcast and tell them that we had to leave the better part on the cutting room floor just to get it under an hour. Featuring veteran policy advisor to the Senator, Warren Gunnels.
31
Nov. 4, 2019
31 - Live at Politicon (w/ Kyle Kulinski, James Adomian, and Anthony Atamanuik)
Briahna stopped by Politicon for a live show of Hear the Bern featuring Kyle Kulinski, James Adomian, and Anthony Atamanuik. The four talked the current state of the 2020 race, celebrity impressions, and, of course, why Bernie beats Trump. Kyle Kulinski is the host of the show Secular Talk and co-founder of Justice Democrats. James Adomian is a comedian, host of the podcast The Underculture, and the Bernie half of "Trump vs. Bernie." Anthony Atamanuik is a comedian, author of American Tantrum: ...
31
Nov. 4, 2019
31 - Live at Politicon (w/ Kyle Kulinski, James Adomian, and Anthony Atamanuik)
Briahna stopped by Politicon for a live show of Hear the Bern featuring Kyle Kulinski, James Adomian, and Anthony Atamanuik. The four talked the current state of the 2020 race, celebrity impressions, and, of course, why Bernie beats Trump. Kyle Kulinski is the host of the show Secular Talk and co-founder of Justice Democrats. James Adomian is a comedian, host of the podcast The Underculture, and the Bernie half of "Trump vs. Bernie." Anthony Atamanuik is a comedian, author of American Tantrum: ...
30
Oct. 28, 2019
30 - It's Not Your Fault (w/ Michael Moore & Meagan Day)
Life under unfettered capitalism is tough, and in a thousand ways, big and small, mainstream figures tell us that our failures are our own, alone. Briahna talks to acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore and Jacobin writer Meagan Day about why so many of our struggles result from the system in which we live - and how we can change it for the better. Michael's site: https://michaelmoore.com/ Meagan's writing at Jacobin: https://jacobinmag.com/author/meagan-day
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Oct. 28, 2019
30 - It's Not Your Fault (w/ Michael Moore & Meagan Day)
Life under unfettered capitalism is tough, and in a thousand ways, big and small, mainstream figures tell us that our failures are our own, alone. Briahna talks to acclaimed filmmaker Michael Moore and Jacobin writer Meagan Day about why so many of our struggles result from the system in which we live - and how we can change it for the better. Michael's site: https://michaelmoore.com/ Meagan's writing at Jacobin: https://jacobinmag.com/author/meagan-day
29
Oct. 21, 2019
29 - Bernie's Back, Baby!
In one of the most exciting weeks of the campaign yet, Briahna heads to New York for Bernie's massive rally in Queens with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who along with Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Bernie for president last week. Then, Briahna sits down with campaign research director Tyson Brody to react to some of Bernie's spiciest moments from the debate.
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Oct. 21, 2019
29 - Bernie's Back, Baby!
In one of the most exciting weeks of the campaign yet, Briahna heads to New York for Bernie's massive rally in Queens with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who along with Rep. Ilhan Omar endorsed Bernie for president last week. Then, Briahna sits down with campaign research director Tyson Brody to react to some of Bernie's spiciest moments from the debate.