Progressive U.

Jack and Rachel return to sit down with Knoxville Mayor Madeline Rogero. They discuss affordable housing, climate policy, and Rogero's future political ambitions. Follow Us: Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com

Rachel talks about some really boring stories while Jack is funny, cute, and exciting! Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com

Jack and Rachel sit down with Tennessee's statewide College Democrats President Reid Guthrie. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com

Jack and Rachel get exhausted after 13 minutes of policy and bullying Trump staffers. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU Further Reading: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/06/22/trump-millennial-supporters-washington-dc-218833

Jack and Rachel discuss Obama's meetings with 2020 Presidential candidates, the New Aristocracy, and some breaking news. Follow Us: Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com https://www.politico.com/story/2018/06/11/obama-2020-elections-sanders-warren-635165 https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/06/the-birth-of-a-new-american-aristocracy/559130/

Kendall Jung joins Jack and Rachel to discuss the Koch brothers supporting Heidi Heitkamp, the Roseanne Barr controversy, Trump's cruel border policy, and news in activism. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com

Linda Haney is facing a 7' former WWE wrestler in the Knox County, TN mayoral election, but she's presenting a bold voice for a new Knox County. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Faceboook.com/ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com Linda: LindaHaney.com

Jack and Rachel beg you to save Planned Parenthood, discuss the recent primaries, and explain why you keep hearing at privacy policies. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com Further Reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/22/us/politics/georgia-primary-abrams-results.html https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-care/trump-proposes-cutting-planned-parenthood-funds-what-does-mean-n877176 https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/05/25/today-a-new-eu-law-transforms-privacy-rights-for-everyone-without-edward-snowden-it-might-never-have-happened/?utm_term=.90f441804001

Rachel and Jack discuss the Texas school shooting, an interesting proposal on income inequality, the Yanny/Laurel controversy, and more. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com Further Reading: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/5/18/17368330/food-stamps-work-requirements-farm-bill-sherrod-brown Support the show: Patreon.com/ProgressiveU

Jack and Rachel discuss Childish Gambino's "This Is America," the Iran Deal, and torturer Gina Haspel's nomination. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com Support the Show: Patreon.com/ProgressiveU

Jack and Rachel discuss the YUGE Stormy Daniels news and Trump's YUGEly awful speech to the National Rifle Association. Further Reading: https://www.cnn.com/2018/05/04/politics/donald-trump-speech-nra/index.html Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com Support the show: Patreon.com/ProgressiveU

Jack and Rachel discuss the shooting Nashville, World War III, and another instance of our idiotic President shooting himself in the foot. Further Reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/23/opinion/waffle-house-shooting-nashville.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource=story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-left-region®ion=opinion-c-col-left-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-left-region https://www.vox.com/2018/4/25/17263644/israel-bombs-syria-strikes-iran-war-conflict-map https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/courts_law/in-travel-ban-case-supreme-court-considers-the-president-vs-this-president/2018/04/22/f33f1edc-44cb-11e8-8569-26fda6b404c7_story.html?utm_term=.76bd622efdd3 Follow Us: Instagram: @ProgressiveU Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com Support the show: Patreon.com/ProgressiveU

In this episode, Jack and Rachel discuss the release of Former FBI Director James Comey’s memos, CIA Director Mike Pompeo’s meeting with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un, and Senator Claire McCaskill’s uphill battle to hold onto her Senate seat. Further Reading: https://static01.nyt.com/files/2018/us/politics/20180419-james-comey-memos.pdf https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/19/us/politics/comey-memos-trump-justice-department.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/pompeos-critics-offer-grudging-praise-for-north-korea-meeting/2018/04/18/857f505c-430d-11e8-8569-26fda6b404c7_story.html?utm_term=.8d065dd15f80 https://www.vox.com/2018/4/17/17221324/missouri-senate-claire-mccaskill-josh-hawley-2018 Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU ProgressiveU.com Support the Show: Patreon.com/ProgressiveU

Jack and Rachel sit down with Kelley Elliott of Civic TN, an organization trying to change the culture around voting in the state with the lowest voter turnout in the country. Follow Us: ProgressiveU.com Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU Civic TN: ProudVoter.org Support the show: Patreon.com/ProgressiveU

Jack and Rachel discuss Paul Ryan, Syrian missile strikes, James Comey's book, and the mystery client. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU Interested in advertising with us? https://goo.gl/forms/4QEki1AWc9erNLBU2 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/progressiveu

In this episode, Jack, Rachel, and Kaile discuss the tragic shooting at the YouTube headquarters in California, a new college affordability bill, and 2018 Senate prospects. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU Further Reading: https://www.cnn.com/2018/04/04/us/youtube-hq-shooting/index.html https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/3/20/17124080/brian-schatz-debt-free-college-plan-senate https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/03/us/texas-ted-cruz-orourke-senate.html https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2018/04/05/tennessee-us-senate-2018-poll-phil-bredesen-marsha-blackburn/485649002/ Interested in advertising with us? https://goo.gl/forms/ytMjAVvcwYfhzkyz1

Jack and Rachel sit down with Dr. Joshua Williams, a clinical psychologist and congressional candidate in Tennessee's 2nd district. They discuss the minimum wage, environmental policy, health care, and more. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Follow Josh: Twitter: @Joshua4Conngress Instagram: @WilliamsForCongress Facebook: Facebook.com/Williams4Congress joshuawilliamsforcongress.com Interested in advertising with us? https://goo.gl/forms/ytMjAVvcwYfhzkyz1

Jack and Rachel sit down with members of Teen Vote Knoxville, an organization trying to get the voting age lowered to 16 and advocating automatic voter registration. Teen Vote: https://teenvote.wixsite.com/teenvote Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU Interested in advertising with us? https://goo.gl/forms/DVMCrC8khwUw3kwt1

Jack and Rachel sit down with Jamie Ballinger, a lawyer running for State Senate in Tennessee's 7th district, encompassing Farragut, Fourth and Gill, Downtown, and more. They discuss guns, right-to-work laws, and more. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU Interested in Advertising with Us? https://goo.gl/forms/DVMCrC8khwUw3kwt1

On this episode, Jack and Rachel discuss attacks on Parkland shooting survivor David Hogg, former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens' striking op-ed on gun reform, and the 2020 census. They also make some exciting personal announcements. Social Media: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU Further Reading: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/03/29/laura-ingraham-savaged-for-taunting-parkland-activist-over-college-rejections/?utm_term=.132436e9ec3a https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/27/opinion/john-paul-stevens-repeal-second-amendment.html https://www.vox.com/2018/3/28/17168772/second-amendment-stevens https://www.vox.com/vox-sentences/2018/3/27/17169812/vox-sentences-us-census-citizenship Interested in advertising with us? https://goo.gl/forms/DVMCrC8khwUw3kwt1

In this episode, Jack and Rachel cover some exciting news about the March for Our Lives and then some seemingly boring foreign policy news that is actually so important that you need to listen to it to make sure you're caught up. Follow Us: Instagram: @ProgressiveU Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Facebook: Facebook.com/ProgressiveU Further Reading: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2018/03/john-bolton-named-national-security-advisor-its-time-to-panic-now.html Interested in Advertising? Fill out this Form: https://goo.gl/forms/bV94ZhMfM3LfJENC3

"WEW" -Edward Nelson, referring to the job ahead for Jack and Rachel to cover all the news this week. Let's see if they can do it. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU The Politico piece Jack referenced: https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/03/16/no-really-this-is-normal-did-you-forget-bush-cheney-217647 Interested in Advertising with us? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY6-eA3FBKpwzhyP0_2U_VJZWGsm5bGD7QuuA127r5ofYHFw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Rachel and Jack speak to State Senator Jeff Yarbro of Tennessee's 21st State Senate district, representing portions of Nashville including Belmont and Vanderbilt Universities. They discuss child marriage, an interesting health care proposal, college costs, and more. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Follow Jeff: Facebook: facebook.com/jeff.yarbro Twitter @yarbro www.jeffyarbro.com Advertising inquiries? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY6-eA3FBKpwzhyP0_2U_VJZWGsm5bGD7QuuA127r5ofYHFw/viewform?usp=sf_link

This episode, accidentally a day late, features Jack and Rachel discussing Russia's influence, Texas politics, and more. Further Reading: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/democrats-hope-texas-turnout-leads-national-wave-n854356 http://thehill.com/opinion/international/376929-russia-replaces-america-as-the-power-player-in-the-middle-east https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/3/6/17081508/senate-banking-bill-crapo-regulation Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Advertising inquiries? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY6-eA3FBKpwzhyP0_2U_VJZWGsm5bGD7QuuA127r5ofYHFw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Jack and Rachel sit down with local progressive organizer Gloria Johnson, a former teacher running for state house in Tennessee's 13th district. They discuss education, health care, and Gloria shares a tragic personal experience with opioid addiction. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Follow Gloria: Twitter: @VoteGloriaJ Facebook: facebook.com/VoteGloriaJohnson Interested in Advertising with us? https://goo.gl/forms/2S0txNk3qHWS3xi93

Rachel and Jack cover the news for the first time in ages. They discuss a victory for LGBT rights, temporary good news on DACA, and Jack reads an impassioned essay on gun reform. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Further Reading: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-lgbt/u-s-appeals-court-says-title-vii-covers-discrimination-based-on-sexual-orientation-idUSKCN1GA201 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/26/us/politics/supreme-court-trump-daca-dreamers.html Advertising inquiries? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY6-eA3FBKpwzhyP0_2U_VJZWGsm5bGD7QuuA127r5ofYHFw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Jack and Rachel sit down with Renee Hoyos, a Congressional candidate in Tennessee's 2nd district. They discuss gun reform, health care, higher education, and more. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Follow Renee: Twitter: @Hoyos4Congress Facebook: www.facebook.com/Hoyos4Congress http://hoyosforcongress.com Advertising inquiries? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY6-eA3FBKpwzhyP0_2U_VJZWGsm5bGD7QuuA127r5ofYHFw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Jack and Rachel sit down with former Knox County County Commissioner John Schmid, a #NeverTrump Republican. They discuss local activism, Donald Trump, and Jack pushes Mr. Schmid, his former AP Government teacher, on George W. Bush. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Follow John: Facebook: facebook.com/john.schmid.501

Jack and Rachel sit down with State House candidate Alex Dunn, a progressive former Marine running for Tennessee's 14th district. They discuss health care, gun reform, youth activism, and more. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Follow Alex: Twitter: @AD4District14

Jack and Rachel sit down with Knoxville City Councilwoman Seema Singh-Perez, a newly-elected progressive politician. Councilwoman Singh-Perez discusses gun violence, Black Lives Matter, and youth activism. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Follow Seema: Facebook: facebook.com/Seema3rddistrict/ www.knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_council/city_council_members/seema_singh-_perez_-_3rd_district

Jack and Rachel sit down with Edward Nelson, a Navy veteran running for State House in Tennessee's 19th district. They tackle gun reform, education, the opioid crisis, youth engagement, and more. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Follow Eddie: Twitter: twitter.com/eddienelson Facebook: facebook.com/en4tn en4tn.com

Kaile joins Jack from California again to break down the horrific domestic abuse allegations against two White House staffers, the bipartisan budget deal, and an underreported story on consumer protection. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Further Reading: https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2018/2/7/16987122/congress-massive-budget-deal-explained https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-equifax-cfpb/exclusive-u-s-consumer-protection-official-puts-equifax-probe-on-ice-sources-idUSKBN1FP0IZ

Jack and Rachel discuss the State of the Union and the RFK-esque Democratic response. Follow us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Further reading: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trumps-state-union-address/ https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/30/full-text-joe-kennedy-state-of-the-union-rebuttal-speech-transcript-379368 https://www.sanders.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/state-of-the-union-response-2018 https://www.vox.com/2018/1/30/16953716/fact-checks-trump-state-of-the-union

Jack introduces a new co-host, Kaile, who is filling in for Rachel while she is out of town. They discuss the Robert Mueller investigation and Democrats' grassroots energy. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Further reading: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/25/us/politics/trump-mueller-special-counsel-russia.html https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2018/01/26/mueller-trump-obstruction-of-justice-russia-216532 https://www.cnn.com/2018/01/26/politics/donald-trump-rod-rosenstein-frustration/index.html

Jack and Rachel examine Trump's first year in office, the government shutdown, and the Women's March. They also introduce a new Republican character. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU

Jack and Rachel play a game with Trump's tweets, discuss Democratic health care proposals, call a Senator, and more. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Further reading: https://www.politico.com/story/2018/01/08/trump-bob-corker-mend-fences-328239 http://www.cnn.com/2018/01/11/middleeast/iran-nuclear-deal-analysis-intl/index.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/on-health-care-democrats-are-shifting-to-offense/2018/01/08/0e6ae864-f43e-11e7-9af7-a50bc3300042_story.html

Jack and Rachel discuss the latest in news from the White House and 2018 election prospects. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU Further reading: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2018/01/10/trump-vs-trump-again-judge-cites-presidential-tweets-as-he-blocks-daca-phaseout/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2018/01/11/trump-just-torpedoed-his-own-administrations-position-on-fisa/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2018/01/10/early-election-forecast-republicans-could-lose-38-seats-and-house-majority/ http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/01/a-federal-court-just-struck-down-north-carolinas-congressional-map/

Jack and Rachel introduce their new podcast, Progressive U., a show hosted by high-school/college-aged progressives about the latest in current events. Follow Us: Twitter: @ProgressiveUni Instagram: @ProgressiveU Facebook: facebook.com/ProgressiveU