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Politics Done RightEricka Ledferd on Texas Public Schools, Vouchers, AI and the SBOE District 9 Race
Ericka Ledferd discusses Texas public schools, vouchers, AI, curriculum, and why the 2026 State Board of Education District 9 race deserves voters’ attention…
Politics Done RightTrump’s UN Iran Threat, War Costs, Mamdani’s DoorDash Settlement and Latino Voters
Trump’s Iran threats at the UN, the conflict’s mounting costs, Mamdani’s DoorDash settlement and Latino voter polling lead Politics Done Right’s morning…
Politics Done RightLaticia Ambroz on Healthcare, Schools and the Future of Texas Senate District 1
Laticia Ambroz explains her Texas Senate District 1 campaign and discusses universal healthcare, public schools, living wages, responsible industry and Texas’s…
Politics Done RightJustice Beyond the Bench: Rodney Lee’s Vision for Tarrant County Precinct 4
Rodney Lee says justice courts affect housing, education, and mental health. He explains how Precinct 4 could become more understandable and accessible…
Politics Done RightRetired Educator Dawn Richardson Makes Her Case for Texas House District 54
Retired educator Dawn Richardson explains her campaign for Texas House District 54 and makes her case for public schools, healthcare, bodily autonomy, and…
Politics Done RightHealthcare Costs, Latino Voters and the Susan Collins–Navatek Corruption Investigation
Arnie Arnesen joins a discussion of healthcare costs and democratic socialism as Latino families face economic pressure and ProPublica examines a federal…
Politics Done RightArnie Arnesen: Why Healthcare Costs and Inequality Are Fueling Democratic Socialism
Healthcare costs, inequality, and weak political messaging are expanding interest in democratic socialism. The panel connects public policy to the pressures…
Politics Done RightPentagon Death Dispute, Venezuela Oil Funds, ICE Locator Change and U.N. Iran Findings
Officials dispute the U.S. death count in Iran as questions continue over Venezuelan oil proceeds, ICE detainee locations and U.N. findings concerning two…
Politics Done RightUnitedHealth, California’s Billionaire Tax and AI: Democracy Takes On America’s Corporate Oligarchy
UnitedHealth turns public money into private power, Nobel economists back California’s billionaire tax, and AI forces Democrats to choose working people over…
Politics Done RightThe UnitedHealth Story: Private Insurance, Public Money and Single Payer
Public research helps create medicines while private firms develop, market, and price them. UnitedHealth’s growth heightens the urgency of the…
Politics Done RightLIVE! Houston Grant, Secret Pharma Deals, Austin ICE Shooting & Trump’s Greenland Claim
Houston weighs a $300 million grant amid immigration concerns; documents expose pharma concessions; an ICE shooting shakes Austin; and Trump’s Greenland deal…
Politics Done RightHouston’s $300 Million Question: Public Safety Grant or Immigration Enforcement?
A proposed DOJ grant could bring Houston major public-safety funds—and new federal conditions. Neil Aquino explains the questions City Council must answer…
Politics Done RightAI Apocalypse Claims Under Scrutiny: Follow the Hardware, Permissions, and Money
Follow the money behind AI fear: this analysis examines whether dramatic warnings can shape rules, raise barriers for rivals, and shift the cost of failure…
Politics Done RightLIVE! AI Panic, Farmers’ Diesel Crisis and the Presidential Record on Jobs, Wages and Inflation
Runaway-AI claims meet an evidence test, farmers confront record diesel costs, and historical data reveal which party’s presidents delivered more jobs…
Politics Done RightWhy Karl Rove Is Voting for a Texas Democrat After Three Decades of GOP Loyalty
Karl Rove calls Bo French a bigot and crosses party lines for Jon Rosenthal. The rare vote spotlights race, belonging, and accountability in Texas politics…
Politics Done RightSalazar Says Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Went Too Far—but Her Voting Record Matters
Salazar says Trump’s immigration crackdown went too far. Her warning matters—but so does her vote to fund the enforcement operations she now criticizes…
Politics Done RightSalazar Breaks With Trump as Rove Crosses Over, Iran and Canada Face New Threats
Salazar challenges Trump’s deportation drive, Karl Rove backs Democrat Jon Rosenthal, and Trump threatens Iran with annihilation while targeting closer…
Politics Done RightLIVE! Gulf Base Damage, Salazar’s ICE Break, GOP Spending, Texas Polls and Karl Rove’s Defection
Gulf-base damage tests Pentagon claims; Salazar breaks on immigration, GOP money floods defensive races, Texas polling tightens, and Karl Rove backs a Democrat…
Politics Done RightLIVE! Houston Governance, Fed Rate Hike, Hegseth Impeachment and ICE Affordability Report
Neil Aquino examines H-GAC, Grimes Park, and No Kings as the Fed hikes rates, Johnson recesses the House amid Hegseth impeachment demands, and researchers…
Politics Done RightStuart Stevens Says the GOP Became a Cartel—and Democrats Must Defend Democracy
Former GOP strategist Stuart Stevens calls his old party a cartel and says Democrats must pursue lawful accountability instead of rushing back to normal…
Politics Done RightRacism on the Ballot: Rosenthal Confronts Bo French’s Attack on UT Students
A racist tweet turned the Railroad Commission race into a test of character. Rosenthal explains why French’s attack insults students and disqualifies him from…
Politics Done RightRosenthal Rebukes Bo French; Stevens Warns GOP; Hegseth Faces Impeachment; Fed Hikes Rates
Jon Rosenthal answers Bo French’s racially charged post; Stuart Stevens critiques the GOP; Massie targets Hegseth; and the Federal Reserve raises rates—and…
Politics Done RightIran War Costs Soar as Israel Bomb Deal, Dem-DSA Rift, Patel Claims & Macklemore Fallout
CBO puts Iran war costs at $38B; Trump plans a $2.8B Israel bomb sale; Democrats debate DSA unity; Kash Patel faces election-lie criticism; Macklemore’s ouster…
Politics Done RightAI Giants Warn of Doom as Costs, Cyber Failures and Weak Profits Expose a Deeper Crisis
AI giants warn advanced models could threaten humanity. The PDR Posse asks whether soaring costs, cyber failures, competition, and shaky economics mean the…
Politics Done RightFrom Texas Policy to Trump’s $5,000 Promise: Why Independent Journalism Matters
A West University Area Democrats talk examines independent journalism, Texas GOP control, health policy, voter engagement, and Trump’s $5,000 midterm pledge…
Politics Done RightSCOTUS Mail-Vote Win; AI, Gaza, EPA Rollbacks, Trump $5K and Democrats’ DSA Divide
From a Supreme Court voting win to AI accountability, Gaza, EPA pollution rollbacks, Trump’s $5K checks, and DSA tensions, today’s show follows the battle over…
Politics Done RightAI Companies Want Government to Save Their Business Model—Not Humanity
AI giants warn government that advanced models threaten humanity. But soaring costs, cyber failures, competition, and weak profits raise another question: who…
Politics Done RightDemocrats, DSA and Mike Johnson: What Party Unity Really Means in 2026
Mike Johnson backs Brandon Herrera while Democrats argue over DSA. The real issue is how parties handle ideological factions, controversial nominees, and…
Politics Done RightAI, Gaza, EPA Rollbacks, $5K Checks, DSA Unity & Texas’ Ten Commandments Fight
AI in warfare, EPA power-plant rollbacks, Trump’s proposed $5,000 checks, DSA tensions, Texas’ Ten Commandments law, and what Democrats say they must fix to…
Politics Done RightJenna Flanagan WBAI Panel- AI, Gaza, EPA Rollbacks and Trump’s $5,000 Promise- What the Facts Show
A fact-driven look at AI in warfare, who pays when AI causes harm, EPA power-plant rollbacks, and whether Trump’s proposed $5,000 checks could actually happen…
Politics Done RightTexas Classroom Religion Fight, Democrats’ Messaging Crisis, News Layoffs & AI Safety Rules
From Texas public-school religion fights to Democratic voter engagement, newsroom layoffs and AI liability, today’s show examines who controls information…
Politics Done RightWhat Democrats Say They Must Fix to Win: Messaging, Trust, and Voter Engagement
Why do political messages fail to reach voters? This discussion explores information gaps, trust, social media, newsletters, grassroots communication, and…
Politics Done RightAudrey Nath: Texas Forces Ten Commandments Into Classrooms—and This Mom Is Fighting Back
Texas calls it morality. Audrey Nath calls it government-backed religious favoritism. Three Houston moms are taking the state to court. Subscribe to our…
Politics Done RightGOP Midterm Anxiety Grows as Texas Senate Race Forces Massive New Spending
Texas was supposed to be safe Republican territory. Now GOP groups are spending tens of millions there as the fight for House and Senate control intensifies…
Politics Done RightRight-Wing Immigration Rhetoric Crashes Into America’s Labor Shortage
Farmers, builders, and hospitality employers need immigrant labor. The right’s demagoguery cannot erase the workforce reality sustaining America’s economy…
Politics Done RightHillary Clinton on DSA: Write the Bills, Debate the Policies, Deliver Results
Did Hillary Clinton endorse DSA? Not exactly. Her Morning Joe remarks welcomed left-wing policy debate and challenged Democrats to turn slogans into…
Politics Done RightTrump Promises $5,000 If Republicans Win: Why Opponents Should Take It Seriously
Trump says adults could get $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress. Here’s why the promise matters politically—and what the law, budget math, and economists…
Politics Done RightTrump’s $5K Pledge, Voting Claims, Medicare Advantage Cuts & $6 Diesel Squeeze
Trump ties $5,000 checks to a GOP Congress, election rhetoric raises voting concerns, Medicare Advantage plans cut benefits, and $6 diesel threatens another…
Politics Done RightTrump Offers $500 Health Checks, $5K Midterm Cash as Hillary Defends Democrats’ Big Tent
As healthcare premiums rise, Trump touts $500 checks and a $5,000 election-year dividend. His Dallas rally turns cultish while Hillary Clinton rejects…
Politics Done RightHillary on DSA, Taxing the Rich, Medicare Advantage Cuts & the Fight for Medicare for All
DSA’s place in Democratic politics, New York’s rich-tax debate, Medicare Advantage exits, and Medicare for All converge around one question: how should public…
Politics Done RightTake Back Our History: Reclaim Democracy, Rewrite the Rules, Rebalance Power
Can Americans reclaim the radical promise of liberty and justice for all? The hosts connect history, civics, inequality, private equity and worker power to the…
Politics Done RightNeil Aquino on Houston, Mark Kelly on Young Voters, and Trump’s Mail-Ballot Attack
Neil Aquino tackles Houston politics and voter turnout as Mark Kelly highlights young Americans’ economic anxiety and young voters confront Trump’s attack on…
Politics Done RightIran War Costs, Fox Fearmongering, AI Danger, And $100 Oil Hit Working Families
Iran’s history, Fox fearmongering, AI danger, and $100 oil expose one truth: elites create crises while working families pay. Subscribe to our Newsletter…
Politics Done RightFreeland Warns on U.S. Democracy, No Kings Pushes Early Voting, Medicare for All Debate Grows
Chrystia Freeland warns U.S. democracy is under strain as Canada diversifies trade; No Kings plans an Oct. 17 early-vote action; and Medicare for All advocates…
Politics Done RightChrystia Freeland Warns America: Democracy Is on Life Support as Canada Moves On
Chrystia Freeland says U.S. democracy is on life support as Canada diversifies trade and Trump’s policies drive longtime democratic allies away. Subscribe to…
Politics Done RightMidterm Warning Signs for GOP, Budget-Law Fallout, Canada’s U.S. Concern & Medicare for All
Democrats enter the midterm sprint with momentum as Republicans defend their 2025 budget law. Plus: Canadian anxiety over U.S. stability and the case for…
Politics Done RightMamdani Backs Workers, AfD Rises With Musk, GOP Red Scare Returns, Trump Controls Venezuela Oil
Who gets power: workers, oligarchs or governments? Mamdani backs organizing, AfD thanks Musk, Republicans revive anti-communist fear, and Trump officials brag…
Politics Done RightPolitics Done Right Introduces Liberty and Justice For All: A New Voice for Working People
A new program, Liberty and Justice For All, goes beyond daily political noise to examine labor, democracy, history, economics, and how working people can…
Politics Done RightSocial Security, Special Ed, HART & RISE: Invest in People, Not Punishment
Why cut Social Security when the rich got tax breaks? Plus Nick Tuell fights for special ed, Rodney Ellis backs HART/RISE, and Harris County interrupters prove…
Politics Done RightOhio Dad Takes On Government: Fully Fund Special Education and Defend Public Schools
Politicians fund tax cuts and stadiums while schools struggle. Nick Tuell explains why parents of children with disabilities are fighting back locally and…
Politics Done RightThese Harris County Violence Interrupters Show Why Prevention Beats Incarceration
Harris County RISE workers explain how trusted community messengers interrupt violence, connect people with services, and reduce the need for police, courts…
Politics Done RightRodney Ellis Harris County Can Prevent Crises Before Police, Courts and Jails Are Needed
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis makes the case for investing another $4.5 million to make HART, RISE, and domestic-violence prevention permanent…
Politics Done RightDoes DSA Belong in the Democratic Party? Rahm Emanuel Draws a Hard Line
Does DSA belong in the Democratic coalition? Emanuel says no. DSA’s strategy, recent election wins and major policy differences reveal a more complicated…
Politics Done RightTrump Voter Regret, Autism Advocacy, Medicare for All and Record-High Diesel Prices
Trump voters voice disappointment; Nick Tuell presses for special-ed support; Medicare for All enters the debate; and diesel reaches a reported $5.85 national…
Politics Done RightPrevention Beats Jail: Rodney Ellis Backs HART/RISE, Pentagon Eyes NIH, Dems Target BDS
Harris County shows how prevention can reduce police and jail pressure as the Pentagon seeks NIH funds and 33 House Democrats join Republicans on a bill…
Politics Done RightCheryl Elkins: Rahm Emanuel and Corporate Democrats Are Dangerously Out of Touch
After working a Massachusetts primary, Cheryl Elkins saw what voters actually want—and why corporate Democrats attacking progressives are missing the point…
Politics Done RightCivil Rights: Progress or Failure? Voter Suppression, ICE and Trump’s IRS War on Nonprofits
From the civil-rights struggle to voting access and ICE, the show exposes democracy’s thousand cuts—and a reported Trump plan to use the IRS against dissenting…
Politics Done RightHouston’s Woodlands Deal, Iran War Escalation, Trump Voter Hunt & Water Deception
Neil Aquino joins us on Houston’s Woodlands deal as the Iran war drags on, Trump targets voter rolls, and the administration denies data centers’ massive water…
Politics Done RightRich Win From IRS Cuts as Rahm Attacks DSA, Trump Targets Mail Voting and Medicare for All
IRS audit revenue plunges after Trump-era staffing cuts; Rahm Emanuel attacks DSA; Sanders fights a mail-voting power grab; Trump distorts Medicare for All…
Politics Done RightJenna Flanagan Panel: From West Bank Violence to AI Data Centers: Who Pays for Concentrated Power?
Israeli settler violence escalates in the West Bank as Americans confront AI data centers consuming enormous amounts of electricity and water. Subscribe to our…