With Friends Like These

Ana and Josh Gondelman explore the power of presence, reflecting on how connecting with others, embracing creativity, and asking for what you need transform everyday acts into resistance and joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Richter joins Ana to reflect on life in the public eye, navigating politics in a fractured America, and what mental health looks like, all while sharing insights from his podcast and reflections on progress and privilege. — For all episodes, exclusive content, and to join the conversation, support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/AnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Day After: Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Ana to unpack the reality of Trump’s victory, process what it means, explore paths forward, and tackle an important question: Is hope a sign of strength or an indulgence? — For all episodes, exclusive content, and to join the conversation, support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/AnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 3 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan joined Ana to discuss resiliency, playing to win, feeding kids, protecting trans rights and everyone's least favorite thing: silly season. Go vote!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 5 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today Ana talked with community organizer Emily Hauser about her atomic GOTV Google Doc, how to have hard talks, and getting the yet gettable votes for Harris Walz without making Thanksgiving suck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 6 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox and the triumphant return of our friend Parker Malloy who joined Ana to talk about the Washington Post non-endorsement, the role trans rights has played in the election, vote tally dream scenarios and of course the usual anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 10 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today, Ana talked to executive producer Beau Friedlander about fascism, mutual support groups, 12-foot skeletons and ecological collapse! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 12 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today Ana was joined by comic book writer, filmmaker and avowed lefty booster Greg Pak to talk about the good, the bad and the ugly in what has become a no-holds barred fight between good and evil as we slouch towards Election Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 13 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today, Washington Post national columnist Philip Bump joined Ana to gut check polls, high stakes, the consequences of a Trump victory and the unknowable reproductive rights vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 17 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today, labor journalist Hamilton Nolan joined Ana to talk about courting the union vote, the many challenges labor unions face this election, and why activism is crucial not only in the lead up to Election Day but after, too. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 19 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Ana talked to New York Times bestselling author Kevin M. Kruse about the Colin Allred/Ted Cruz debate, fascism, and why the upcoming election could be the most pivotal moment in American history. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 20 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Today writer and comedian Josh Gondelman is back to talk with Ana about down-ballot voting on local policy, balancing activism with self-care, and the difference between courage and hope when it comes to political engagement. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 24 of '90 Days with Ana Marie Cox.' In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, Ana talked to Emily Atkin, founder of the Substack newsletter "Heated," about climate disinformation, the political rhetoric around fossil fuels, and why courage—not hope—drives action. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 26 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Today, Ana and Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion and former NBC News guy, talked about the misinformation beat, humor as a cure to our chaotic media landscape, political trauma and mental health and how satire is both coping mechanism and political resistance. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 27 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Today Ana talked to Rebecca Nagle, author of By the Fire We Carry and a citizen of Cherokee Nation, about historical injustice and today's political climate, the Supreme Court’s adversarial vibe and why Indigenous issues matter this election year. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 31 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Today Ana talked to Democratic pollster Terrance Woodbury about the Democrats quest for a young and diverse base and reclaiming the mantle of patriotism and family values from Republicans. — Voting Alert! If you haven't registered to vote yet, time is running out. Many states have strict registration deadlines and other may have booted you from they rolls, so make sure you're ready for Election Day. Visit your state's election website or vote.gov to check your registration status, or register today. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 33 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Today Ana talked to activist and veteran Paul Rieckhoff about white men in the middle, the VP debate, two-party politics and then spar over the future of the Democratic party. — Voting Alert! If you haven't registered to vote yet, time is running out. Many states have strict registration deadlines and other may have booted you from they rolls, so make sure you're ready for Election Day. Visit your state's election website or vote.gov to check your registration status, or register today. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 34 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Today Ana talked to New York Times bestselling author Jemar Tisby about white Christian nationalism, democracy in a divided nation and the role race may play on Election Day. — Voting Alert! If you haven't registered to vote yet, time is running out. Many states have strict registration deadlines and other may have booted you from they rolls, so make sure you're ready for Election Day. Visit your state's election website or vote.gov to check your registration status, or register today. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 38 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." Today Ana talked to writer and comedian Akilah Hughes about the first entirely online election, climate change, biscuits versus overt racism and other election topics. — Voting Alert! If you haven't registered to vote yet, time is running out. Many states have strict registration deadlines and other may have booted you from they rolls, so make sure you're ready for Election Day. Visit your state's election website or vote.gov to check your registration status, or register today. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Day 40 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox.” Today Beto O'Rourke pinch hits for Ana (she's on the road) with a look at voter registration. Travis County Judge Andy Brown joins Beto to discuss Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s war on voter rights in Travis County, and how it could impact not only the 2024 elections but the future of national politics. — Voting Alert! If you haven't registered to vote yet, time is running out. Many states have strict registration deadlines and other may have booted you from they rolls, so make sure you're ready for Election Day. Visit your state's election website or vote.gov to check your registration status, or register today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices