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War with Iran, and Award Shows in This Political Moment
Episode 74
This week, Stacey opens the show with the war the Trump administration launched against Iran, a deadly and expensive undertaking pursued by the pres…
5 months, 1 week ago
Here’s How Democrats Can Win Back Latino Voters
Episode 73
Latinos are a growing and increasingly powerful part of America’s electorate, with both parties fighting for their favor. While 48% of Latino voters…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
America’s Affordability Crisis and How MAGA is Making it Worse
Episode 72
America is in an affordability crisis. Basic needs like groceries, rent, childcare, and healthcare keep getting more expensive, while wages struggle…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
How Billionaires Are Destroying the Media (with Joy Reid)
Episode 71
The media landscape in the US continues to undergo drastic transformations, with billionaire ownership and corporate consolidation leading to mass l…
6 months ago
Federal Power, Voter Data, and the ICE State (with Jon Favreau)
Episode 70
Voting rights are the Trump administration’s next big target. This week, Stacey is joined by Pod Save America’s Jon Favreau to discuss the aftermath…
6 months, 1 week ago
The Killing of Alex Pretti and ICE’s Terror in Minnesota
The unjust murder of Alex Pretti is the latest ICE killing in the city of Minneapolis, and he joins a growing body count for DHS. Protestors continue…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
America’s Unaffordability Crisis, and ICE Protests (with Jelani Cobb)
This week, Stacey begins by offering a response to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins’ ridiculous assertion that Americans could save money if only…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
The Killing of Renee Good and the Normalization of State Violence (with Melissa Murray)
The killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis has sparked outrage and protests, but also an outright defense of the use of state violen…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
The Trump Administration Kidnaps Venezuela’s President
If the first week of 2026 is any indication, President Trump and his regime has their eyes set on controlling not only the United States, but the ent…
7 months ago
How to Defeat Authoritarianism in 2026
In the last episode of 2025, Assembly Required is focusing on our audience. Stacey reflects on the lessons learned this year and answers listener que…
7 months, 3 weeks ago