Love and Politics
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsAnnabel Park, a progressive activist, invites fellow Americans to discuss how we can live and love during this troubled time in our nation. Regular guests include Rich Tafel, a conservative thought leader.
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Episodes
Dear White People: A Candid Conversation with "Rev Joe" about Racism
October 24, 2019 01:22 - 48 minutes - 91.3 MBTwo ministers -- Rich Tafel and Joseph A. C. Smith -- with different political persuasions but a deep friendship tackle having an honest conversation about racism in America.
We Agree: We Need an Impeachment Inquiry
October 07, 2019 16:21 - 30 minutes - 70.8 MBShould more Republicans support an impeachment inquiry? Rich Tafel makes a compelling case for why they should. He also has suggestions for Democrats on how to manage the impeachment inquiry process. Annabel talks about the #democracyvan and her road trip across America to record podcast episodes featuring voters about 2020.
Why Does Annabel Prefer Warren to Sanders? - Part 2 of Divided Parties
September 09, 2019 21:44 - 38 minutes - 72.4 MBThis is part 2 of our conversation about the ways in which the Democratic and Republican Parties are divided. We discuss what don't like about our parties and ideas about what we want our parties to be. We have found something that we agree on! We both like Andrew Yang. Among other topics we cover: Is Trump insane and dangerous or does Annabel suffer from Trump Derangement Syndrome? Is Rich apologizing for Trump or is he offering a nuanced take?
Is the Log Cabin Republicans Imploding? - Pt 1 of Divided Parties
August 28, 2019 15:30 - 47 minutes - 87.9 MBThe Log Cabin Republicans is an organization in turmoil since August 15th when it published an oped endorsing Trump. Rich Tafel, the cohost of Democracy In America, founded the Log Cabin Republicans in the early 90s although he does not currently have an official role in the organization. Rich opens up about what he thinks of LCR's endorsement and the ensuing chaos that has overtaken the organization with key figures in the organization resigning. We also discuss the 2020 democratic primary c...
Identity Politics & Trump
August 26, 2019 08:08 - 40 minutes - 74.5 MBRich critiques the left for engaging in victim politics. Annabel explains why she thinks conservatives are in denial about the level of inequality and injustice in America. They wrestle with how to talk constructively about Trump. They circle back to how we ended up with Trump in the White House.
Introducing Democracy In America Podcast
August 23, 2019 00:35 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBLike so many Americans, we are worried about the divided state of America. We are concerned that we are headed towards more violent conflicts as we ramp up towards the 2020 election. Rich Tafel is a minister, founder of Log Cabin Republicans, and the director of the American Project: On the Future of Conservatism. Annabel Park is a documentary filmmaker, progressive activist, and the founder of the Coffee Party.