Ana continues her conversation with Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal about the growing frustration and distrust within the Democratic Party, including Hakeem Jeffries’ controversial meeting with Jared Kushner. They discuss Jayapal’s Medicare for All proposal, how she says it would work, and why she believes rising health care costs and medical debt have changed the conversation around universal coverage. Jayapal also opens up about her work on immigration, her visits to detention centers, the stories she has heard from detained immigrants, and what she hopes to do if Democrats regain control of the House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 5
34 min
Ana sits down with progressive Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal to discuss the biggest issues facing the country — from Trump's UN speech, the war in Iran, and Venezuela to the future of American foreign policy. They dig into concerns around AI, data centers, and surveillance, including Jayapal's plans for new AI legislation. Rep. Jayapal also weighs in on the Democratic Party's internal debate over its future, what voters are looking for, and the rising cost of housing, health care, child care, and everyday life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28
33 min
In January, Ana cried tears of joy watching Maduro in handcuffs, and she took hell for it. Now his right hand, Delcy Rodríguez, is smiling for photos with Trump during UN week as Venezuela's US-blessed leader. In this bonus episode, Ana explains why she's furious about what Venezuelans actually got: no election date, the same regime, and Maduro's accomplice with a seat at the table.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 24
9 min
Former Secretary of State Antony Blinken joins Ana to talk about the biggest foreign-policy challenges facing the United States, from the rise of AI and America's relationship to Iran, Israel and Gaza, Venezuela, Cuba, and the future of American alliances. They discuss his experience negotiating the Iran nuclear deal, what he learned from working alongside Joe Biden and Barack Obama, and why he believes rebuilding trust with U.S. allies is critical. Plus, Blinken opens up about his life after government, his plans to write a book, and his love of music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 21
1 hr 11 min
Ana opens up about her husband's Parkinson's diagnosis, the stigma and uncertainty that come with the disease, and the challenges families face navigating care. Plus: her take on the Trump administration's push to roll back efforts to address the history of racism in the military and other government institutions — and, with midterms less than 50 days away, her plea to vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14
29 min
It's been a long, wild summer for the Trump White House. Ana rounds up the moments that had everyone talking, and some that should've gotten more attention — from the great catering cart escape to the abrupt reversal of Haitian Temporary Protected Status, which has left 350,000 immigrants living and working legally in the U.S. vulnerable to detention and deportation. But the stakes go beyond the headlines, and she makes a strong case for why the midterm elections are too important to sit out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 7
42 min
Ana sits down with Illinois Lieutenant Governor and U.S. Senate candidate Juliana Stratton to talk about her unexpected path into politics, the influence of her parents, and the experiences that shaped her commitment to public service. They discuss voting rights and representation, immigration and the future of ICE, gun violence, foreign policy, Pope Leo, and what Stratton hopes to accomplish in the Senate. She also shares why she remains hopeful about the power of people to show up, speak out, and make their voices heard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 31
32 min
In Part 2 of Ana's conversation with Hunter, they discuss his legal career and what it feels like to watch members of the Trump family operate with apparent impunity and profit from their father's presidency while he was dragged through the mud. Hunter also gets candid about his pardon, why he makes a point of engaging on social media with people who disagree with him, and why he believes Merrick Garland's handling of his case was one of the most significant — and damaging — decisions not just of the Biden era, but of the last century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 24
51 min
Hunter Biden has lived one of the most scrutinized lives in recent American history — and he's ready to talk about it. In Part 1 of an unguarded conversation with Ana, Hunter opens up about addiction, sobriety, and what it actually felt like to hit bottom in public. He shares intimate stories about his father, the losses that shaped the Biden family, and what he really thought when Joe Biden stepped aside in 2024. Plus, how he believes history will remember a presidency his family lived from the inside. You can read Hunter's Substack here: https://hunterbiden.substack.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17
47 min
Part 2 of Ana's conversation with Chef José Andrés goes even deeper. They discuss his work with World Central Kitchen, how Hurricane Maria transformed his approach to disaster relief, and why he believes food is about dignity, respect, and hope. José also reflects on his friendship with Anthony Bourdain, playing basketball with Bad Bunny, and walking the Camino de Santiago. Plus, his very serious feelings about mayonnaise, and what it means to be a girl dad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 10
46 min
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