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21st Century Democrats is proud to bring you AmericasDemocrats.org, the weekly netcast for stand-up Democrats that explores progressive perspectives on public policy, economic debates, foreign affairs and national politics. With regular contributors who include Texan populist Jim Hightower and provocative media commentator Bill Press, AmericasDemocrats.org seeks to become a salon of the nation’s most prominent Democrats. We're all about giving progressive Democrats tools you need to fight back against the Tea Party Republicans. So progressives, populists, liberals, Democrats and independents, sit back and listen -- then stand up and fight!

#515 : Political Reckonings.

Jan 18, 2021

Political Reckonings. Confronting the threat of right wing extremism. Plus. GOP loyalty put to the test. And Bill Press with Congressman David Cicilline, co-author of the article of impeachment against Trump.

Alexandra Minna Stern on the changing face of America’s far right. Michael Koncewicz on why Trump’s...

#514 : The Democrats' working class problem.

Jan 11, 2021

The Democrats' working class problem. Plus, How corporate monopolies have changed our lives. And Bill Press on the right wing media Trump is watching now.

Joan Williams says Democrats still have to figure out how to connect with the working class. David Dayen says it's time for a grassroots movement to challenge...

#513 : Progressive politics at a turning point.

Jan 4, 2021

Progressive politics at a turning point. Trump’s weaponization of the national security state. Plus Bill with Madeleine Albright.

Theda Skocpol on the right wing coalition that brought us Donald Trump, and what progressives should do now. Melvin Goodman on how Trump politicized the government to advance his personal...