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Progressive U. is a political podcast hosted from the perspective of college-aged progressives to present a younger viewpoint on the news. Rachel, Jack, Nina, and Kaile offer opinions on the latest news from Capitol Hill, the White House (or Mar-a-Lago :/), the Resistance, and other current events.
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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
I'm #$@!ed

I'm #$@!ed

2018-06-2513:26

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/
This Week In Bad News

This Week In Bad News

2018-06-0218:30

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
Yaurel

Yaurel

2018-05-1920:49

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
This Is Progressive U.

This Is Progressive U.

2018-05-1421:24

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
World War III

World War III

2018-04-2825:33

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
Purposely Late

Purposely Late

2018-04-1719:13

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
A Vine Reference?

A Vine Reference?

2018-03-3118:56

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
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