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The political power of Black women. The deepening crisis of America’s middle class. And, a recap of the latest Supreme Court term.   Black women and their political pursuit for justice, fairness, and equity. Plus, with inequality soaring, America’s middle class is in retreat. How to turn it around.  And a surprising term for the Supreme Court. Bill Press with Adam Liptak, Supreme Court Correspondent for The New York Times.    Melanie Campbell Melanie Campbell is known for her powerful ability to build diverse coalitions for the common good, and for advancing the political power of Black women.  She says Black women are taking their political leadership to new levels that will be felt far beyond the ballot box.   James Steele In 1992, James Steele and Donald Barlett wrote their groundbreaking book on the economic decline of the working middle class in America.  Nearly thirty years later, James Steele says new policies are launching a fresh assault on the middle class.   Adam Liptak New York Times correspondent

A new social contract for the 21st century. Plus, how Trump could use political chaos to upset the election. And, what “reopen safely” really means for our nation’s schools.   Neera Tanden on why now is the time to reimagine a social contract that not only leads us into recovery, but paves the way for a new future. Plus, former U.S. Senator Tim Wirth on how Trump could stay in the White House no matter what the voters say. And Bill Press with Randi Weingarten,  president of the American Federation of Teachers. Neera Tanden As president of the Center for American Progress, and throughout her career, Neera Tanden has focused on expanding opportunity for all Americans.  As we face the crisis brought on by the pandemic, she says we have an opportunity today to build on the New Deal with a new social contract that presents a more fair and just way forward. Tim Wirth Former U.S. Senator Tim Wirth says there’s little Trump hates more than losing, and Americans cannot afford to ignore how far he will go to avoid it.

Why “Made in America” matters for our nation's future. Why hundreds of thousands of DACA recipients are still waiting to become citizens. Plus, why the world cannot survive another four years of Donald Trump.   How we can create and keep manufacturing jobs in America. Plus, a legal and political history of the DREAM Act and DACA. And Bill Press with David Frum, author of Trumpocalypse: Restoring American Democracy.  Tom Conway As head of North America’s largest industrial union, Tom Conway speaks for over 800,000 workers. He says now more than ever, we need to protect working people and fight to rebuild our nation’s manufacturing muscle.  Michael Olivas Michael Olivas has written the first comprehensive history of the DREAM Act, and DACA.  It is an exhaustive examination of how politicians have gone wrong serving young undocumented immigrants, and  how they could still go right.  David Frum From the frontline of the Republican resistance to Trump, David Frum joins Bill Press to talk about his new book Trumpoc

A Democratic playbook for 2020, and the fight to win over traditional working class voters. Plus, the failures of Donald Trump’s foreign policy.   Veteran pollster Vic Fingerhut on why Democrats need to stand up for the core issues that have defined them for decades if they want to win in 2020. Plus, Bill Press with Washington Post columnist David Ignatius.   Vic Fingerhut Pt. 1 Vic Fingerhut is a pioneer among Democratic polling and media consultants who has consistently argued for a progressive populist message. In this extended interview, he says that in 2020, nothing could be more important than for Democrats to regain their ground with traditional working class voters.   Vic Fingerhut Pt. 2 Democratic pollster Vic Fingergut discusses the path to victory for Democrats in 2020.    David Igantius What Donald Trump is trying to accomplish in the world, and why it’s not working. Bill Press talks with award winning Washington Post columnist David Iganatius.   Jim Hightower The meek reality behind Trump’s pose

The post pandemic agenda.  What will it take to save public schools? Why universal broadband access matters. Plus, putting a permanent end to police brutality against Black Americans.   How to rescue our schools from financial collapse. How to bridge the digital divide for all Americans. Plus, Bill Press with Congressman James Clyburn.   Jeff Bryant The Coronavirus pandemic is turning into a financial crisis for our nation’s schools.  Jeff Bryant explains what it will take to save public education from a looming catastrophe   Michael Copps During this pandemic,  the internet is a lifeline. That’s why former FCC Commissioner Michael Copps says the time is now to guarantee broadband access for all Americans.   James Clyburn Will this time be different? Bill Press talks with Congressman James Clyburn about the fight to end systemic racism in America. If you'd like to hear the entire interview, visit BillPressPods.com.   Jim Hightower Who was Smedley Darlington Butler, and why is he important?

Making politics matter.  Taking action for racial justice at the ballot box.  Fighting back against voter suppression.  Plus, why one conservative thinker wants to stop Donald Trump from leading for another four years.   How politicians can make a difference in the fight against systemic  racism. Plus, what Wisconsin can teach us about how to vote during a pandemic.  And Bill Press with neoconservative political commentator Bill Kristol.   Ada Briceño Ada Briceño believes in an all-encompassing fight against police brutality and systemic racism  that goes beyond protest. That’s why she calls on all of us to vote for politicians who will take a stand in the fight for racial justice and make real change.   Ben Wikler Ben Wikler says voter suppression is a core strategy in the Republican strategy to reelect Donald Trump,  and they are willing to put lives on the line.  That’s why he’s leading a fight for universal mail-in voting in Wisconsin.    Bill Kristol Neoconservative political commentator Bill Kristol tal

An economic recovery that works for all. Why racial equity matters. How billionaires are getting richer in the middle of a pandemic. Plus, George Floyd’s death and the reckoning of America.   The economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic for people of color. Plus, how tax breaks for the rich are standing in the way of a fair recovery. And Bill Press with CNN’s Bakari Sellers, author of My Vanishing Country.   Danyelle Solomon The coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on every community across the United States, but nowhere more than in communities of color. That’s why Danyelle Solomon is calling for a recovery that will reduce the racial wealth gap rather than increase it.   Frank Clemente Within the most recent coronavirus stimulus package is a tax cut that is making the rich richer at the expense of everyone else.  Frank Clemente says it’s time to put an end to this millionaire’s give away.   Bakari Sellers What justice means in the wake of George Floyd’s murder.  Bill Press with CNN commentator and auth

Making real change. The dangers of politics as a spectator sport. The political potential of nonviolent activism.  Plus Bill Press on the political rise of Nancy Pelosi. . How to move beyond political hobbyism and make real change. Plus, what is nonviolent resistance and why does it work? And Bill Press  with journalist Molly Ball on her new biography of Nancy Pelosi.  Eitan Hersh Author Eitan Hersh says millions of Americans see politics as a form of self-expression rather than as a mechanism for change. In his new book, he explains why this is bad for democracy and shows us a way toward more effective political participation. Todd Hasak-Lowy In his new book for young readers, Todd Hasak-Lowy tells the stories of powerful leaders who used nonviolent resistance to bring lasting change.  He says what they understood about politics and power is a necessary lesson for today’s world.  Molly Ball How Nancy Pelosi became the most powerful Democrat in the country.   Bill Press with author Molly Ball. If you'd like t

COVID 19 and the billionaire bonanza. An unauthorized history of the NRA.  Plus Bill Press on what Obamagate is really about. . How pandemic profiteers are deepening America’s wealth gap. Plus, the unauthorized history of the NRA. And Bill Press talks with David Corn, Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones.   Chuck Collins Chuck Collins is a long time advocate for greater economic equality in America. He says billionaires are only getting richer during the pandemic, and if we don’t act now, inequality will only get worse. Frank Smyth Journalist Frank Smyth has been writing about the NRA for over 20 years. He’s brought that work together now in a new book that offers a definitive account of America’s most powerful, secretive, and controversial nonprofit, and how far it has strayed from its origins.  David Corn From birtherism to Obamagate. Bill Press talks with David Corn, Washington Bureau Chief for Mother Jones about Trump’s phony narratives and the politics behind them. If you'd like to hear the entire in

A better and bolder pandemic relief plan. Is it time to abolish the electoral college?  Plus Bill Press on the rise of  democratic women in politics.   Progressives call on politicians for a relief package that meets the needs of all Americans. Plus, how the electoral college is bad for democracy and why it needs to end. And Bill Press talks with Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY's List.   Emma Einhorn The coronavirus pandemic has laid bare our nation’s devastating disparities in health and wealth.  Activist Emma Einhorn says the next relief package has to put people first and commit to an America that works for all.   Jesse Wegman Twice in two decades, the electoral college has chosen a president who lost the popular vote.  Journalist Jesse Wegman says it doesn’t have to be that way, and the time is now to finally make every citizen's vote matter.   Stephanie Schriock Bill Press talks with Stephanie Schriock, President of EMILY's List about why it is so important to have women in public office. If you'd

Pandemic politics. The state of play in Wisconsin. What Americans think about the rush to reopen. Plus Bill Press on the conservative crisis agenda.   What pollsters are learning about American concerns over COVID 19, and why politicians should listen. Why Wisconsin republicans pushed to have an election in the middle of a pandemic.  Plus Bill Press talks with Congressman Tim Ryan of Ohio about what we need to do now to protect the nation’s working class.   John Anzalone John Anzalone has been measuring the nation’s political pulse for decades. He says, during this pandemic, many politicians are out of step with what Americans really want.   Ruth Conniff The pandemic is changing the political landscape in Wisconsin, and few know that better than long time political journalist Ruth Conniff. She says Republicans are willing to sacrifice public health in the interest of holding on to power. But it may not work.   Tim Ryan Bill Press talks with Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan about crisis politics and what’s at stake f

On the front lines for Medicare for All. Nurses take a stand for all Americans to have access to healthcare.  The labor campaign for health care justice. Plus, are we ready to reopen? Bill Press on where we stand now in the coronavirus pandemic.   Why nurses are fighting for single payer health care, and why the American labor movement is mobilizing with them.   Plus Bill Press talks with  Politico healthcare reporter  Adam Cancryn about what it will take to end the pandemic crisis and what stands in the way.   Malinda Markowitz Whether it’s at the bedside or in the offices of our elected officials, nurses are fighting for our lives. And now, in the middle of a pandemic, they are risking their own lives to do so.  In this encore interview, Malinda Markowitz explains why Medicare for All is such a personal issue for nurses and why they are campaigning to insure all Americans.   Mike Dudzic The coronavirus pandemic means millions of Americans are losing their jobs and their health insurance. The Labor Campaign

Democracy fights back. The movement to restore voting rights and make elections fair and free.  Plus, Bill Press with Congressman Eric Swalwell on what it will really take to reopen America. David Daley on his new book Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy. Plus Bill Press talks with  California Representative Eric Swalwell about what Congress needs to do next to deal with the coronavirus crisis. David Daley Pt. 1 Journalist David Daley’s 2016 bestselling book Ratf**Ked opened the nation’s eyes to the vast reach of  GOP gerrymandering and the GOP plan to lock in control of American politics Now he’s opening our eyes again, this time to the story of how Americans are fighting back.  David Daley Pt. 2 And now Part Two of our conversation with David Daley about his new book Unrigged: How Americans Are Battling Back to Save Democracy. Dave, there’s a chapter in the book titled The Defeat of the Voter Fraud Myth, and a central character is Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap who served on

Power Shifts. The dangerous rise of religious nationalism. What the future holds for America’s labor unions. Plus, Bill Press gets a behind the scenes view of the White House briefing room.   An investigation of the religious right's rise to political power. A history of the rise and fall of organized labor in America and what that means for its future.  Plus Bill Press with ABC’s chief White House correspondent Jonathan Karl on his new book Front Row at the Trump Show.   Katherine Stewart Katherine Stewart’s newest book  explores the rise of the religious right in America and its vast reach into American politics. She warns that the end result is fundamentally anti-democratic. And at such a critical point in time, it is dangerously anti-science.   Steven Greenhouse Steven Greenhouse is one of our nation’s most respected labor journalists. His newest book spans a century of America’s labor movement to understand its decline and what workers are doing today to reclaim their power.   Jonathan Karl Covering Trum

Coronavirus and the crisis of poverty.  How to put people over profits. Plus, Bill Press on what we owe our front line workers in the midst of a pandemic.   Building a moral response to COVID-19.  An extended conversation with Reverend Liz Theoharis, Co-Chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Plus Bill Press talks with Marc Perrone, President of the United Food and Commercial Workers. Liz Theoharis - Pt. 1 It's been two years since Reverend William Barber and Reverend Liz Theoharis started  a modern day Poor People’s Campaign to confront the ongoing crisis of poverty in America.  In the midst of a devastating pandemic, that work is even more critical . Reverend Theoharis says if we don’t do more now to help poor people, the entire nation is at greater risk.  Liz Theoharis - Pt. 2 And now Part Two of our conversation with Reverend Liz Theoharis, Co-Chair of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival.   Marc Perrone Millions of workers are putting themselves at

Making history with the women of the 116th Congress. Celebrating the history of Earth Day … online. Plus, how to cover a President who won’t tell the truth. Bill Press talks with Soledad O'Brien.   A behind-the-scenes look at the women reshaping Congress. The 50th anniversary of Earth Day in the midst of a pandemic. Plus Bill Press on how the media should cover Trump during a public health crisis.   Jennifer Steinhauer Jennifer Steinhauer’s newest book takes a deep dive into the 116th congress through the lens of the record-setting number of women newly elected to office. She says the diversity they bring goes far beyond gender.   Kathleen Rogers Fifty years ago, twenty million Americans turned out for the very first Earth Day. Because of the pandemic, that anniversary will be celebrated online. Kathleen Rogers is leading the campaign, and she says the message of Earth Day is essential now more than ever.   Soledad O'Brien Should networks stop airing Trump's coronavirus briefings? Bill Press talks with vetera

How conservatives hijacked democracy, and how progressives can win it back. Plus, Trump in a showdown with science. Bill Press with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan.   Caroline Fredrickson on her book The Democracy Fix: How to Win the Fight for Fair Rules, Fair Courts and Fair Elections.  Caroline Frederickson - Pt 1 Despite representing a minority of the American public, conservatives are in power across the country. In her book The Democracy Fix, author Caroline Frederickson tells us how it happened and how to turn it around.   Caroline Frederickson - Pt 2 Part Two of our conversation with Caroline Fredrickson about her book “The Democracy Fix: How to Win the Fight for Fair Rules, Fair Courts and Fair Elections”. The book suggests that progressives can learn from the conservative playbook. But can progressives do that and not sacrifice  democratic values along the way?   Jonathan Swan Trump vs Reality. Bill Press talks with Axios reporter Jonathan Swan. If you'd like to hear the entire interview, visit BillPres

Protecting our vote.  The battle against gerrymandering.  Standing up for the voting rights of young people. Plus, how not to manage a crisis. Bill Press with Politico reporter Dan Diamond.   Making the case for fair maps and fair elections. Fighting back against the effort to suppress young voters. Plus, an in-depth conversation about Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.    Dan Vicuna Through his work at Common Cause, Dan Vicuna is at the forefront of the fight against partisan gerrymandering and unfair redistricting. And as the 2020 Census moves ahead, that fight is more important now than ever.   Benjamin Barber Voter Suppression has a long history in the American south. Writer Benjamin Barber says that for young voters in the South today, that history lives on.   Dan Diamond Deny and delay. Assessing Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic. Bill Press talks  with Politico reporter Dan Diamond. If you'd like to hear the entire interview, visit BillPressPods.com.   Jim Hightower

Building the Progressive Movement. Filling the slate with working class candidates. A grassroots strategy for democratic victories. Plus  Bill Press with a leading national pollster on crisis politics and what American voters want now.   Randy “Ironstache” Bryce on why we need more working people in Congress. Tori Taylor on the Swing Left campaign to restore democracy up and down the ballot. Plus Bill Press with pollster Peter Hart on what Americans want in the midst of a crisis. Randy Bryce Former iron worker and congressional candidate Randy Bryce is on a mission - to recruit and support working-class congressional candidates. He says  working people bring a powerful and much needed voice to politics.   Tori Taylor Flipping the Senate, the White House and key state legislatures by empowering volunteers everywhere to  win critical elections. That’s the goal of Swing Left. Chief Political Officer Tori Taylor describes their innovative strategy to mobilize a movement for maximum impact. Peter Hart A national m

The Power to Protect. Fighting back against consumer fraud.  Standing up to end child poverty. Plus Bill Press on the costs of playing politics with a public health crisis.   Richard Cordray, former director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, talks about his new book Watchdog: How Protecting Consumers Can Save Our Families, Our Economy, and Our Democracy.  Jeff Madrick, author of Invisible Americans:The Tragic Cost of Child Poverty, on what government gets wrong about child poverty and how to get it right. Plus, Bill Press talks with Dana Milbank about what the White House should be doing about the coronavirus outbreak.   Richard Cordray  Throughout his career, Richard Cordray has been at the forefront in the fight to protect consumers against fraud and abuse. His new book tells a compelling story about how government can play a powerful role in that fight.   Jeff Madrick In his new book, author and veteran journalist Jeff Madrick sheds a necessary light on the unseen reality and irreparable damage