Not Enough United States Senators: With Senator Ben Nelson
Michael speaks with Senator Ben Nelson about the loss of bipartisanship in the United States Senate. Partisanship has stifled the functioning of the institution.
44m Oct 19, 2021
44m
The Voting Rights Bill Still Sits In The Drawer: Appearance on The Rick Ungar Show
Michael's appearance on The Rick Ungar Show on October 13, 2021. The pair discuss the Democrat's legislative priorities. Michael points out that there is a lot of work to do on defense and repair of our democracy.
31m Oct 14, 2021
31m
Quick Take: We Have A Choice
Michael speaks with guest Jennifer Rubin about how women saved Democracy.
16m Oct 11, 2021
16m
I Keep The Flame Burning On What Republicanism Is: With Guest Keith Boykin
Michael speaks with Keith Boykin about the race to stop the darkening of America engaged in by some conservative white segments of the population. They discuss the relationship between Black people and the Republican party, including the question everyone is curious about: Why Michael is still a Republican.
1hr 5m Oct 08, 2021
1hr 5m
Quick Take: You're Not Defined By The Situation You Have Right Now
Michael speaks with Jarrett Adams. Adams was wrongfully convicted of a crime at age 17 and sentenced to 28 years in a maximum-security prison. He used the injustice he endured as motivation to become an advocate and attorney for others facing similar injustice.
12m Oct 05, 2021
12m
Sh*t Changes When Women Have Had Enough: With Guest Jennifer Rubin
Michael speaks with guest Jennifer Rubin about how women saved Democracy.
1hr 7m Sep 30, 2021
1hr 7m
Quick Take: That's Some King Sh*t
In part 1 of this interview, Michael shares a warm and personal conversation with Tyler Merritt, who's new book "I Take My Coffee Black" delves into many facets of his life as a black man.
12m Sep 29, 2021
12m
Testimony to Perseverance: With Guest Jarrett Adams
Michael speaks with Jarrett Adams. Adams was wrongfully convicted of a crime at age 17 and sentenced to 28 years in a maximum-security prison. He used the injustice he endured as motivation to become an advocate and attorney for others facing similar injustice.
45m Sep 25, 2021
45m
Quick Take: The Pink Tie That The Terrorist Was Wearing
Michael Speaks with human rights lawyer Arsalan Iftikhar. The pair discuss Muslims in America, the “Great Replacement” conspiracy theory and much more.
15m Sep 22, 2021
15m
I Still Walk Out the Door as a Black Man, Part 2: With Guest Tyler Merritt
In part 2 of this interview, Michael shares a warm and personal conversation with Tyler Merritt, whose new book "I Take My Coffee Black" delves into many facets of his life as a black man.
35m Sep 20, 2021
35m
I Still Walk Out the Door as a Black Man: With Guest Tyler Merritt
In part 1 of this interview, Michael shares a warm and personal conversation with Tyler Merritt, whose new book "I Take My Coffee Black" delves into many facets of his life as a black man.
41m Sep 16, 2021
41m
Quick Take: The Way We Attempted to Deal With Our Complicated Reality
Michael and guest Randall Kennedy have a nuanced conversation about race, and the various terms black people have used to identify themselves.
11m Sep 14, 2021
11m
Quick Take: We Could Do Better
Michael and guest Alonzo Bodden enjoy some comic relief to all the crazy that is still going around.
16m Sep 09, 2021
16m
Huge A** Moments: With Guest Rick Ungar
Michael speaks with former co-host Rick Ungar about Afghanistan, the politicization of Covid-19 and it's potential treatments and more.
1hr 1m Sep 08, 2021
1hr 1m
Our Worlds Are Coming Closer Together: With Guest Arsalan Iftikhar
Michael Speaks with human rights lawyer Arsalan Iftikhar. The pair discuss Muslims in America, the “Great Replacement” conspiracy theory and much more.
1hr 17m Sep 03, 2021
1hr 17m
Quick Take: Afghanistan
Michael's appearance on the Rick Ungar show on Thursday, August 26, 2021.
31m Aug 31, 2021
31m
Embrace It All: With Guest Randall Kennedy
Michael and guest Randall Kennedy have a nuanced conversation about race relations including respectability politics, problems in policing, and the backlash against "critical race theory".
1hr Aug 27, 2021
1hr
Quick Take: Supporting Effective Female Leaders
Michael speaks with former Congresswoman Barbara Comstock. The two talk about increasing numbers of women candidates for federal public office.
14m Aug 24, 2021
14m
Booster Vaccines Are Coming: With Guest Dr. Leana Wen
Michael speaks with guest Dr. Leana Wen about the news that a third booster dose of the Covid-19 vaccine will soon be available to Americans. They discuss further issues around Covid-19. Then, also, racial disparities in healthcare more generally.
14m Aug 18, 2021
14m
Quick Take: Conservatism Is About Preserving Value
Michael speaks with guest Rick Tyler about compassion, human to human generosity and the limits of government in individuals' lives.
17m Aug 17, 2021
17m
How Do You Keep A Straight Face? With Guest Alonzo Bodden
Michael and guest Alonzo Bodden enjoy some comic relief to all the crazy that is still going around.
55m Aug 12, 2021
55m
Quick Take: Cut That Sh*t Out Of Your Body Like It's The Worst Cancer
Michael speaks with Alice Stewart about the status of the Republican party. Should the Republican party concern itself with keeping the Trump voter base?
14m Aug 10, 2021
14m
They Called Her An Assistant: With Guest Congresswoman Barbara Comstock
Michael speaks with former congresswoman Barbara Comstock. The two talk about increasing numbers of women candidates for federal public office, about the crazy in the Republican Party, and about the allegations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo
45m Aug 06, 2021
45m
Quick Take: Why The Hell Don't Democrats Think Like That?!
Michael speaks with guest Dr. Jason Johnson. They talk about vote suppression and how to combat it.
17m Aug 03, 2021
17m
The Jumbotron Of Truth: With Guest Rick Tyler
Michael speaks with Rick Tyler. The pair discuss the Republican party's failure to respond to the January insurrection, the reasons for Trumpism, and more.
1hr 3m Jul 29, 2021
1hr 3m
Quick Take: The Only Consistent Thing We have
Michael speaks with guest Dahlia Lithwick about the Supreme Court. The pair discuss the impact of Trump judicial appointees. In actuality are the newest justices playing politics or acting as the impartial judges they are meant to be?
18m Jul 27, 2021
18m
Quick Take: There's A Lot Of Gap That Can Be Closed
Michael's appearance on the Rick Ungar Show, originally aired on 07/14/21. The pair talk about taxes and inflation.
13m Jul 22, 2021
13m
Let's Get Back to Principles and Policies: With Guest Alice Stewart
Michael speaks with guest Alice Stewart about voting rights, the January insurrection and how to get back to principles and policies after the Trump presidency.
50m Jul 19, 2021
50m
The Filibuster Is In The Way: With Guest Rick Ungar
Michael speaks with former co-host Rick Ungar. The friends talk about a range of issues including the Filibuster, infrastructure bills, and the New York City mayoral race.
42m Jul 16, 2021
42m
Quick Take: Active Agents In Our Liberty
Michael speaks with Ted Johnson about Johnson's new book "When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America".
15m Jul 13, 2021
15m
Why Don't You Just Have Her Cure Cancer?: With Guest Dr. Jason Johnson, part 2
48m Jul 09, 2021
48m
Quick Take: This Little Sacramental Moment
Michael speaks with Chris Matthews about Matthews' new book “THIS COUNTRY: My Life in Politics and History”
16m Jul 06, 2021
16m
Simply Unfair or Absolutely Rigged: With Guest Dr. Jason Johnson
Michael speaks with guest Dr. Jason Johnson about recent decisions by the Supreme Court upholding state laws that hamper voting. Voting rights are in jeopardy in many states across the country.
47m Jul 02, 2021
47m
Quick Take: Forgiveness is for Yourself
Michael Speaks with guest Yusef Salaam, who was one of the falsely accused central park five. Salaam talks about the American justice system in general, and about becoming better through an experience such as his. What happens to us does not define what happens inside. Salaam's new memoir is Better, Not Bitter: Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Justice.
16m Jun 30, 2021
16m
What 6 to 3 Machete of Conservatism?: With Guest Dahlia Lithwick
Michael speaks with guest Dahlia Lithwick about the Supreme Court. The pair discuss the impact of Trump judicial appointees. In actuality are the newest justices playing politics or acting as the impartial judges they are meant to be?
1hr 1m Jun 25, 2021
1hr 1m
Quick Take: Getting Perspective
Michael speaks with former Navy Seal Commander Mike Hayes. The two discuss Hayes' book "Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning". They discuss leadership, service, growth and strength.
13m Jun 21, 2021
13m
Is This How You Treat A Black Man In America?: With Guest Ted Johnson
Michael speaks with Ted Johnson about Johnson's new book "When the Stars Begin to Fall: Overcoming Racism and Renewing the Promise of America".
1hr Jun 16, 2021
1hr
Quick Take: There Are Still People Who Are Willing To Put Country Over Party
Michael speaks with Sophia Nelson about the radicalization of the Republican party which remains since Trump.
15m Jun 15, 2021
15m
What Is This Moment A Prologue To?: With Guest Chris Matthews
Michael speaks with Chris Matthews about Matthews' new book “THIS COUNTRY: My Life in Politics and History”
53m Jun 11, 2021
53m
Quick Take: Manchin Is The Point Man
Michael's appearance on the Rick Ungar Show on 06-07-21. The pair discuss Joe Manchin's cooperation with Republicans.
11m Jun 08, 2021
11m
The Exoneration Of The Central Park Five: With Guest Yusef Salaam
Michael Speaks with guest Yusef Salaam, who was one of the falsely accused central park five. Salaam talks about the American justice system in general, and about becoming better through an experience such as his. What happens to us does not define what happens inside. Salaam's new memoir is Better, Not Bitter: Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Justice.
1hr 12m Jun 03, 2021
1hr 12m
Quick Take: The Candidate Running to Replace MTG
Michael speaks with Marcus Flowers, running against Marjorie Taylor Greene in the 14th Congressional District in Georgia. The two speak about Flowers' reasons for running.
11m May 31, 2021
11m
Leaning Into Those Hard Things: With Guest Mike Hayes
Michael speaks with former Navy Seal Commander Mike Hayes. The two discuss Hayes' book "Never Enough: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility, and Meaning". They discuss leadership, service, growth and strength.
44m May 28, 2021
44m
Quick Take: Intellectually and Politically Prepared
Michael speaks with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson about the Biden administration's proposals on childcare.
13m May 27, 2021
13m
You Have To Be Out Of Your D&mn Mind: With Guest Sophia Nelson
Michael speaks with Sophia Nelson about the radicalization of the Republican party which remains since Trump.
48m May 21, 2021
48m
Quick Take: The Message Is A Lie
This is Michael's recent appearance on The Rick Ungar Show. The pair discuss the ouster of Liz Cheney.
10m May 17, 2021
10m
Fixing the Hot Mess In Georgia: With Guest Marcus Flowers
Michael speaks with Marcus Flowers, running against Marjorie Taylor Greene in the 14th Congressional District in Georgia. The two speak about Flowers' reasons for running.
38m May 14, 2021
38m
Quick Take: A More Diverse History
Michael speaks with guest Kimberly Jones. They reflect on the importance of a full understanding of our country's history in the pursuit of equity.
13m May 10, 2021
13m
It's All About The Children: With Guest Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson
Michael speaks with Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson about the Biden administration's proposals on childcare.
47m May 06, 2021
47m
Quick Take: It'd Be Remarkable How Much Change We Could Make
Michael speaks with Nick Troiano about how to improve American voting systems.
12m May 04, 2021
12m