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Common Power Executive Director Charles Douglas and Journalist Ahmed Baba cut through the noise to break down the most critical developments from the week. This series will synthesize what’s most important in the Trump era and what volunteers nationwide can do about it.

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Sep 18, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

    Live From The Alaska Senate Race, Where Peltola Leads In the Polls (opens the original)

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    The quietest Senate race might be making the biggest moves in Alaska. This week, ED of Common Power, Charles Douglas, talks with independent journalist Ahmed Baba live from Anchorage, Alaska, about Mary Peltola's influence in her Senate race and the turf Common Power is door-knocking in for the first time.

  2. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    The AI Threat Level Is Rising. How Should Democrats Respond? (opens the original)

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    Our water, our air, and our public lands are being sacrificed all for the sake of AI. This week, Common Power Executive Director Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba dig into the latest AI news and the growing push for federal regulation.

  3. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    Coalition Building, Party Infighting, and the Fight for the House (opens the original)

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    This week, ED of Common Power, Charles Douglas, and independent journalist Ahmed Baba break down establishment Dems' attacks on Abdul El-Sayed, the polarizing House, and the unlikely candidates Common Power is door-knocking for to build the coalition.

  4. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    PA Victories, Democratic Momentum, and the GOP's Midterm Trouble (opens the original)

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    This week, ED of Common Power Charles Douglas and independent journalist Ahmed Baba talk about their expectations heading into the midterms, Democratic enthusiasm, and the states Common Power is door-knocking in this Fall.

  5. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Trump's Tariffs: Quick Decisions, Lasting Effects (opens the original)

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    Charles and Ahmed discuss Trump's terrible trade war, and its broad implications. Welcome to the Pod! To see our faces and catch up on the last 20+ episodes subscribe to our Youtube - @commonpower

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