Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

Steve Phillips—author of the New York Times bestselling book, Brown Is the New White: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American Majority; New York Times contributing op-ed writer, and founder of Democracy in Color—is the host of the color-conscious political podcast, “Democracy in Color With Steve Phillips.” New episodes are released every two weeks on Thursdays. Join Steve for a conversation that is unafraid and unapologetic about grappling with some of today’s toughest topics in politics.As one of the nation’s top political thought leaders, Steve invites listeners to learn how the key to Democrats and the progressive ecosystem winning and saving our democracy lies in running towards, rather than away from, the societal flashpoints of racial and economic justice.

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips is a news podcast hosted by Democracy in Color, with 215 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Beyond the Polls: Reading the 2026 Electorate—with Tom Bonier

  Sep 10, 202656 min

  With the 2026 midterms less than eight weeks away, we sit down with veteran Democratic strategist and political data expert Tom Bonier to take a closer look at what the numbers are telling us about the electorate. Tom is CEO of the TARA Group and a senior adviser and former CEO of TargetSmart, one of the country’s leading Democratic political data firms. He has also taught political science at Howard University. Together, we dig into the battle for Congress, what Democrats’ performance among Black and Latino voters could mean in November, the changing electoral map, and why Bonier says we should take the polls with a grain of salt. Plus, Bonier shares what he’s watching most closely in the final stretch and where the data may be telling a different story from the conventional wisdom. REFERENCES: Tom Bonier - @tbonier

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  The Occupy Movement at 15 with Mila Atmos

  Aug 27, 202644 min

  Mila Atmos, host and executive producer of the new podcast series Occupy! An Unfinished Uprising, joins us to discuss the lasting legacy of Occupy Wall Street and how many of the ideas once considered radical have moved into the political mainstream. She points out the through-line from Occupy’s “99 percent” movement, which started 15 years ago in September 2011, to Bernie Sanders and today’s progressive resurgence, as well as the movement’s shortcomings around race and the racial wealth gap. Mila also reflects on what Occupy can teach today’s organizers—and the Democratic Party—as the struggle over the party’s future continues. REFERENCE: Mila Atmos - About Future Hindsight - Podcast Site Occupy! An Unfinished Uprising - Podcast Site

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  The Reckoning: Cheyenne Hunt on Holding Powerful Men Accountable

  Aug 13, 202651 min

  Political creator, influencer, attorney, and Reckoning Action founder Cheyenne Hunt discusses her work supporting survivors and how she helps bring allegations of sexual misconduct and assault by powerful political figures into public view. She takes us behind the scenes of how she builds trust with survivors, connects them with major media outlets, and uses a savvy mix of advocacy, law, and digital strategy to hold powerful people accountable—even when they're fellow progressives or Democrats. Cheyenne also shares the experiences that shaped her, her path from political creator, influencer, and congressional candidate to survivor advocate, and what her generation—Gen Z—is teaching the political world about power and accountability. REFERENCES: Cheyenne Hunt - IG: @Cheyenne.L.Hunt Reckoning Action - reckoningaction.org Reckoning Action - X: @ReckoningAction

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  A New Model for Black Politics with Jake Grumbach

  Jul 30, 202643 min

  After the Supreme Court's Callais decision further dismantled the Voting Rights Act, where does Black political power go from here? We talk with UC Berkeley political scientist Jake Grumbach about why the old model of Black politics is no longer enough—and what a new strategy for building lasting political power could look like. REFERENCES: Jake Grumbach - website // @JakeMGrumbach The Voting Rights Act Is Dead. Here’s a New Model for Black Politics by Jake Grumbach, Perry Bacon, The New Republic

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  The Myth of Electability with Maya Rupert

  Jul 16, 202642 min

  Why do some politicians get to be "authentic," while others are told they're too polished, too outspoken, or simply not electable? Our latest guest Maya Rupert—author, political strategist, and one of the nation's leading voices on race and democracy (she’s also the former campaign manager for Julián Castro's 2020 presidential campaign, and for Maya Wiley's New York City mayoral campaign)—shares her views on the Democratic Party's approach to electability, media strategy, and what it will take to build a more inclusive and successful politics. REFERENCES: Maya Rupert - mayarupert.com X: @mayarupert IG: @maya.rupert Bluesky: @mayarupert.bsky.social The Real Ones: How to Disrupt the Hidden Ways Racism Makes Us Less Authentic - Penguin Random House

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