American Resolution

Joining host David Jolly on this episode of American Resolution is SAM Texas Chairman, Bill King. Bill is a businessman and lawyer from Houston, as well as the former Mayor of Kemah, TX and a two-time independent candidate for Mayor of Houston. Bill came within a few hundred votes of being an independent mayor of the 4th largest city in America. Tune in to this episode of American Resolution to learn more about our efforts in Texas and across the country as SAM builds a new party for a new majority.Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

This episode of American Resolution is a recording of a live webinar that SAM hosted on March 25th, 2021. SAM Chairman David Jolly sits down with author, researcher, and democracy expert Lee Drutman to discuss party building, electoral reform, and the paths to saving our broken system. They then move to questions from the audience.

Host David Jolly is joined by Mario Cardona, the Chief of Policy and Practice for Child Care Aware of America. CCAoA provides leadership and outreach to the government, CCAoA members, and the general public on issues relating to the early care and education system. Cardona previously served as a Senior Policy Advisor in the Obama Administration.Early childhood education is a passion of both the host and guest in this episode and David and Mario dive into the details of how beneficial investment in early childhood education can be for the child, their family, and the entire surrounding community. They also touch on the historic investment in early education that the Biden Administration just made via the American Rescue Plan. If we make the right investments, we can change the world!

Host David Jolly welcomes gun violence prevention activist and founder of Mom's Demand Action, Shannon Watts. They discuss her journey into the world of advocacy, from total novice to formidable activist. While it sometimes seems tough to turn passionate ideas into policy, particularly on a difficult topic like gun policy, Shannon and her cohort of Moms have proven what committed Americans really can do.

Jim Hendren made news a few weeks ago when, as the sitting Republican President Pro Tempore of the Arkansas Senate, he resigned his party membership and officially became an independent. Jim is a former fighter pilot and his courage was on full display when he left his party and resigned his leadership position. We certainly need more leaders in this country like Jim, and he joins host David Jolly on this week's episode. They discuss his decision to leave the party, his new organization, and how party politics and independents fit into the current political moment.

This is the audio of a SAM webinar originally broadcasted on the evening of February 11th. We hope you'll enjoy this special episode of American Resolution. TV & Radio Personality Fernand Amandi moderated the evening and was joined by SAM Chairman and American Resolution Host, David Jolly, as well as panelists from the SAM team across the country. They discuss SAM's goals, mission, and plans for the coming year.

Host David Jolly is joined by SAM Board Member, Duane Hughes. Duane is the Managing Director of Inclusion and Client Relationships at the international law firm Orrick, and a sought-after speaker on diversity and professional development. He has a particular focus on cognitive bias, in-group favoritism, and leniency bias.They discuss how Duane's past shaped his nuanced view of in-groups and out-groups and how that worldview leads him to believe SAM is a true disruptor in politics. Duane talks about how challenging your preferences helps drive progress - an important message in all walks of life, but especially politics.

Host David Jolly is joined by Michael Volpe, a New York lawyer and the Chair of the SAM Party of NY. Michael is leading SAM New York's efforts to build a true alternative to the two major parties in the Empire State.They discuss Michael's journey through politics as a young Democrat, a Republican Mayor of Pelham, and eventually a SAM Candidate for Lt. Governor of New York. They also touch on SAM NY's pending litigation and where the party is going from here.

Host David jolly is joined by one of America's most interesting lawyers. He's sued Gov DeSantis, had a Josh Hawley event canceled, and his COVID-19 Grim Reaper outfit is now in the Smithsonian -- Meet Florida attorney Daniel Uhlfelder.

Host David Jolly is joined by Monte Frank, a Connecticut lawyer and the Chair of SAM CT. Monte is leading SAM's efforts to advance critical electoral reforms and advance competition in the Nutmeg State. They discuss Monte's journey into politics and advocacy following the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary, his run for Lt. Governor in 2018 (where he received SAM's endorsement as well as the Hartford Courant's), and how a big tent party like SAM could transform politics.SAM is building a new party for a new majority -- one that isn't based in ideology, but on the shared values of problem solving, accountability, transparency, and electoral competition.

Host David Jolly is joined by Clive Stafford Smith. Clive has spent his life fighting to overturn death sentences, and championing human rights issues around the globe. He's perhaps best known for defending death row inmates and Guantanamo Bay detainees. They discuss his life's work, the current state of politics in the US and the UK, and more!

Host David Jolly is joined by David Clunie, who is the Executive Director of the Black Economic Alliance, a nonpartisan alliance of business leaders and supporters focused on driving economic progress for the Black community through public policy, advocacy, and political engagement.They discuss the BEA, its mission, goals, and current efforts, and also delve into David's past life working as a lawyer in New York, the Obama White House, and the US Treasury. Finally, they touch on what a Biden administration will mean for Black America.

This week on American Resolution, Host David Jolly is joined by Joy Ditto, President and CEO of the American Public Power Association. The APPA is the voice of not-for-profit, community-owned utilities that power 2000 towns and cities nationwide. Joy has an intimate knowledge of what goes in Washington and they discuss the latest on the stimulus package, what a Biden administration means for energy policy, and just how public utilities have been affected by COVID-19.

Host David Jolly is joined by award-winning author, columnist, political analyst, filmmaker, and lecturer, Jonathan Alter. Jonathan has written best-selling books about three Presidents, and his latest, out this fall, is the first full-length biography of our 39th President, Jimmy Carter. They discuss his book and Carter's character, which was much more complex than the affable, grandfatherly figure he is commonly portrayed as.They also discuss Jonathan's FDR biography, which is full of good lessons. So good in fact, that President-elect Biden has quoted it on the campaign trail and kept a copy on his desk during this year's election.

Host David Jolly is joined by Tim O'Brien, journalist, author, political commentator, former advisor to Mike Bloomberg, and yes, the man who has seen Donald Trump's taxes. They discuss Trump's instincts, why he succeeds or fails, the United States Football League, the need for a third party, and so much more. This is an episode you do not want to miss.

A crazy week in politics deserves an episode that covers a lot! This week on American Resolution, originally recorded November 5th, host David Jolly is joined by Alvin Bragg, a candidate for next year’s District Attorney’s race in Manhattan. They discuss the presidential election, policing and needed reform, the Breonna Taylor case, Alvin’s church and how it ties into the Georgia Senate runoff, and even more.

Host David Jolly is joined by political commentator and author Jeff Greenfield. Jeff has written fiction and nonfiction about our elections, how they’re decided, and the litany of possible outcomes, both real and imagined. They discuss our climate of polarization and how the different forces in our politics could meet on November 3rd for a decisive result or chaos. This is an episode you won’t want to miss as we gear up for the election of our lifetime next week.

Host David Jolly is joined by former United States Representative Patrick Murphy. Tune in as they discuss their similar paths in politics, the difference between being moderate and being bipartisan, and the story of a time they almost ran on a "unity" ticket together.

Host David Jolly is joined by DNC Rising Star Nikki Fried, the only Democrat to win a statewide race in Florida in the last 10 years. Tune in as they discuss the politics of Covid, of guns, and her view of the Democratic Party's growing tent - and how it all comes together to shape the Presidential race on November 3rd.

Host David Jolly is joined by US Representative Eric Swalwell to discuss why you're hearing about the 1824 election, how the House could handle a brokered election, and what Pelosi and company are doing to prepare for that scenario.

Host David Jolly is joined by Charlie Sykes, an MSNBC Political Commentator and the Editor-in-Chief of The Bulwark. They discuss how SAM and The Bulwark are looking to play similar roles in different spaces, where the "Never-Trump" Republicans will go from here, and what Charlie thinks this November's election will really come down to.

Host David Jolly is joined by gun control advocate Fred Guttenberg. Jolly and Guttenberg discuss Fred’s personal journey from tragedy to hope, his fight for change to gun policy in the United States, and his just released book “Find the Helpers”.

Host David Jolly is joined by John Opdycke, President of Open Primaries. They discuss why we need to open primaries and how they lead to a legislature that is more representative of the constituency they govern.

Host David Jolly is joined by Fox News analyst Juan Williams to discuss the politics of COVID, the messages of the conventions, and strategies going forward for both Biden and Trump.`

Host David Jolly is joined by Mark Sanford, former U.S. Congressman and former Governor of South Carolina. They discuss the ballooning debt and how that may sway voters.

Host David Jolly is joined by pollster and political analyst Fernand Amandi. They dig into the numbers and talk strategies that could decide this race for Trump or Biden.

Host David Jolly is joined by Republican strategist Adam Goodman on why America could go for Trump. They discuss the conventions, candidate strengths and strategies, and like all of us, even have some friendly disagreements. You don't want to miss this special edition of American Resolution.

Host David Jolly is joined by Kip Eideberg, Senior Vice President of Government & Industry Relations at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. They discuss the manufacturing constituency, how it helped Donald Trump win in 2016, and how those same voters are feeling about the election this fall. This is the first episode in a special series breaking down the key constituencies that may swing the election in November. You won't want to miss this one...

Host David Jolly is joined by Political Strategist Rick Tyler, author of Still Right. They talk about what conservatism really means and how the current occupant of the White House does not embody it. David refers to Rick as “The Conservative’s Conservative” so would you be surprised to hear he is able to find common ground with Fred Guttenberg on Guns and Bernie Sanders on healthcare? Tune in to this week’s episode of American Resolution to learn more.

Host David Jolly is joined by Philip Bump, National Correspondent for the Washington Post, to discuss the Democratic National Convention, Trump’s latest polling numbers, the strengths and weaknesses of the Biden-Harris ticket, and more.

Host David Jolly is joined by New York Times columnist Bret Stephens to discuss what the Kamala Harris VP Pick means for Joe Biden’s chances, Trump’s strategy for reelection this fall, and how those influence one another. They also talk about the hotly debated Tom Cotton op-ed, Stephens’ disagreement with Cotton’s position, but support of its publication, and the place that unpopular opinions (perceived or otherwise) have in major publications like the NYT.

Host David Jolly sits down with former US Rep. Gwen Graham to discuss our broken electoral system, the internal politics of the Democratic Party, Ron Desantis’ mishandling of the pandemic in Florida, and more!

Host David Jolly is joined by author, commentator, and former George Bush speechwriter, David Frum, to discuss how we got to this moment in American politics, the effects of the Trump Presidency, and future of Conservatism.

David talks with Andy Slavitt, the former Acting Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services under President Obama, about what we did wrong in response to the coronavirus and how we can correct course.

Our nation was founded on a grievous sin. The reverberations of that sin have echoed throughout American history and have boiled over in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Host David Jolly sits down with Eddie Glaude Jr, the James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor in the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University, to discuss race in America today. They touch on our history and how we got to this moment, monuments and their place in our society, reparations, and more. David and Eddie then explore paths through which we can come together and where we go from here.

Host David Jolly engages in thought provoking conversations with leading democracy reformers about ways to disrupt, innovate, and heal America’s broken politics.