In another round of fascinating and inspiring interviews, Thom connects with the Democratic Party activists making a difference. We visit with Benn Hogg from the gun-regulation group Leaders we Deserve, Ben Jealous of the Sierra Club, and Progressive leader Mark Pocan!

Plus- Thom reads from 'Saving Yellowstone' by Megan Kate Nelson.

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It's a guest and issue packed episode today- Thom welcomes Mayor of Hartford and Obama alum Luke Bronin, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon of Pennsylvania, Former governor of Alabama Don Siegelman (and his son), Laura Packard from Americans for Contraception, as well as West Virginia Democratic party activist, candidate, and Thom show veteran Troy Miller!

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Democrats shine with humanity as Republicans wallow in hate…

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Artificial intelligence could change the results of the 2024 election. Thom and US Rep Don Beyers (VA) discuss Donald Trump's AI lie campaign and how forward thinking progressives are working on the regulation of artificial intelligence. Also Jane Kleeb, American political executive & activist, Ron Nirenberg, Honorable Mayor of San Antonio, TX, and Adam Hodge, former DNC Communication director share insights on the convention.

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America needs a healthy conversation — a debate, even — about freedom. And Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have kicked it off…

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It’s supported by more than half the Democrats in the Senate, along with independents Bernie Sanders and Angus King; not a single Republican had the courage or patriotism to sign onto it….

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Thom checks in with Democrats on the Convention floor- Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro of Connecticut is fighting child poverty. Texas' Ronald Nirenberg is optimistic about the vote in Texas. And, Pat Murphy of Pennsylvania wants us to get smart on crime.

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Live from Chicago- Can the party of love, common sense, and dignity rise above the Republican hate stoked by billionaires all these years? Plus Thom talks union with Lee Saunders- President of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.

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