The Common Good Podcast
Vote Common Good is inspiring and mobilizing people of faith to make the common good their voting criteria. Tuesdays we talk Politics, Wednesdays we talk about how Faith should compel us to care about the Common Good, and Thursdays we talk Science, Space and Economics.
Episodes
The Deficit of Victory: Trump’s Multi-Front War Losses from Iran to Trade Wars. From Ukraine to Gaza, it is loss after loss. It is heartbreaking watching a President fail this severely.
And, his Natalie problem at home gets worse.
Election season is in full swing, and change is coming.
Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about it all on the Common Good Podcast.
Once again, we hear and see Trump fail at the very basics of doing his job. Now, is scandelous relationship with his female aide is coming to light, and he will be a lame-duck President who doesn't have control of Congress.
Progressives and Democrats are gaining followers and voters across the country and will take control of the House and Senate.
Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about it all on this weeks podcst.
In today’s episode of Common Good Podcast, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse dive deep into the unraveling center of the current administration.
When a political movement relies on a single leader’s ability to drive the narrative, what happens when that leader can no longer hold the storyline together? Doug and Robb examine the mounting evidence of Donald Trump’s declining cognitive focus and his increasingly fractured ...
We are the hpe we have been waiting for. And, we are 98 days away from November 3—a defining moment when accountability finally returns to the voting booth.
On this episode of The Common Good Podcast, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse sit down to examine the latest actions, statements, and political maneuvers from Donald Trump over the past week. From rhetoric that divides to policy positions that undermine democratic norms, ...
Trump Won’t Leave the Stage — But in 914 Days, This Nightmare Presidency Will Be Over
Donald Trump made a spectacle of himself on the World Cup stage. But in 914 days, this nightmare presidency will be over!
Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse discuss the fallout of a presidency run amok—including the cringe-worthy moment an American president was so starved for attention that he tried to hijack the success of World Cup a...
It will not always be like this. Trump will be gone. We will remain. The political events of this week remind us that nothing and no one lasts forever. Soon, this national nightmare will be over. Not soon enough, and the damage will take generations to repair, but it will end. Trump and his conspirators will be out of power. It is up to us to be sure the replacements care for the common good. Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about ...
Now that Trump has failed at celebrating the country, and weakened us at home and across the globe, we turn our sights to the freedom that can come to our country when in November, we vote MAGA Republicans out of power. Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about it on this week's podcast.
Today on the Common Good Podcast, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse lament the Freedoms and Hope of America lost under Trump.
Including conversation about the current state of American democracy. Following a turbulent week of actions by Donald Trump and recent pivotal rulings from the Supreme Court, Doug and Robb break down the profound impact these events are having on foundational American liberties.
Together, they discuss why a ...
Doug Pagitt talks with Katie Gaddini about her new book, Esther's Army: The Christian Women Who Power The Christian Right.
For decades, political pundits on the Left have dismissed conservative Christian women as politically passive or brainwashed—voters simply following the instructions of the men in their lives.
But that narrative completely misses the reality on the ground. In this episode of The Common Good Po...
On this episode of The Common Good, hosts Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse dive deep into a news cycle defined by manufactured distractions and hidden influences.
The conversation begins with a sober look at the geopolitical landscape, tracking the continued danger radiating from Iran as regional instability threatens to boil over. Yet, while critical national security concerns demand the country's full attention, Donald Trump remains h...
Here is part 2 of the training we did for the Michigan Democratic Rural Caucus on Connecting with Faith Voters
Welcome to *The Common Good Podcast*, the show where we actually call a circus a circus.
On today’s special Monday episode, hosts Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse wade through the absolute wreckage of another disastrous week for the Trump administration. First up, they take a look at the utter embarrassment over the weekend, where Trump decided the best use of presidential dignity was playing hype-man at a UFC fight—because ...
Title: Boos, Ballots, Bailouts, and Buffoonery: The Desperate Gasp of a Crumbling Ego Hosts: Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse Listen Time: 42 minutes of pure, unvarnished reality Summary: The wheels aren't just coming off the MAGA wagon—they've bounced down the highway and caused a ten-car pileup. This week, Doug and Robb take a front-row seat to the latest, loudest public meltdown of Donald Trump, and honestly? It's a trainwreck ...
Trump's 250 Flop We are supposed to be ramping up to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, but instead of a unified national moment, the White House has turned it into a partisan vanity project. The result? High-profile organizers, artists, and corporate sponsors are quietly quitting and pulling out of the committee. It’s hard to sell a message of "national pride" when the administration’s actual governance is dr...
The "Art of the Deal" or the Art of the Fold? 🤡
Trump's big bold strategy to choke out Iran just hit a brick wall, and his newly announced framework is a masterclass in backing down. Trump talked a massive game about forcing an "unconditional surrender," demanding zero nuclear enrichment, and threatening to blast Iran "back to the Stone Ages." But after a few drone strikes, a naval blockade standoff, and a spiked global gas crisis...
Trump Has Gone Full Mob Boss and Acts Like a Don
Trump isn’t just bending the rules anymore — he’s desteroying them for his own benefit, and daring anyone to stop him. On this episode of Common Good, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse dig into what happens when the most powerful office in the world gets treated like a family business and a protection racket rolled into one.
We’re talking about a president who...
From Iran to Voting, to Ballrooms and Cosplay Religious Dedications, to Dismantling Essential American Promises, this administration's cruelty and buffoonery are devastating America at home and around the world.
We The People, are the response.
We talk about it all today on the Common Good Podcast.
In this episode of The Common Good, host Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse dive into a difficult but necessary conversation: the profound internal brokenness of Donald Trump and how that personal fracture is manifesting as a national crisis. For years, we have analyzed the policies, the tweets, and the political maneuvers. But today, we look deeper. We explore the idea that the chaos we see in our streets, our courtrooms, and our communi...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Betrayal Weekly is back for a new season. Every Thursday, Betrayal Weekly shares first-hand accounts of broken trust, shocking deceptions, and the trail of destruction they leave behind. Hosted by Andrea Gunning, this weekly ongoing series digs into real-life stories of betrayal and the aftermath. From stories of double lives to dark discoveries, these are cautionary tales and accounts of resilience against all odds. From the producers of the critically acclaimed Betrayal series, Betrayal Weekly drops new episodes every Thursday. If you would like to share your story, you can reach out to the Betrayal Team by emailing them at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod and @glasspodcasts. Please join our Substack for additional exclusive content, curated book recommendations, and community discussions. Sign up FREE by clicking this link Beyond Betrayal Substack. Join our community dedicated to truth, resilience, and healing. Your voice matters! Be a part of our Betrayal journey on Substack.
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.
The official podcast of comedian Joe Rogan.