Aggressive Progressive

Honesty is a lost art. Chris Hahn is a progressive political commentator, radio personality and attorney based in NY.  A former aid to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chris's views are informed from experience. He doesn't mince words and he knows what it takes to defeat the right wing extremism that appears to be on the march. The weekly podcast is informative, entertaining and opinionated.  

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The Week it Get's Serious...Guest: MSNBC's Elli...
On this episode Chris talks about the serious people who will be testifying before Congress and others who are serving our nation around the world and contrasts this with the lack of seriousness on the part of the president and his allies in Congress. 
49 min
127
Left Right Other....
This week Chris welcomes Conservative Radio Host Ben Ferguson. Liberal Radio Host Rick Ungar, and Libertarian Comedian and pod caster Ben Kissel... Plus the latest on impeachment and the race for the White House. 
60 min
128
Politicon Extravaganza Part 1
This week Chris is back from Politicon in Nashville, TN and brings with him three great interviews including Presidential Candidate Mark Sanford, Radio Host Clay Travis and Political Commentator Sally Kohn Plus reaction to Trump's ISIS press and the resignation of Katie Hill... 
46 min
129
No Time for Fools...
Chris has had it with members of Congress actively promoting conspiracy theories in defense of Trump and asks why the House GOP leadership would allow this.  Plus CNN's Janet Johnson...
47 min
130
Nobody's Business but the Turks...
This week Chris rails against Trump's decision to betray the Kurds and discusses the latest on Impeachment. Author and columnist Elis Henican joins the conversation. Breaks at 16:24, 35:51 and 43:31
47 min
131
Put a Ring on It America...
This week Chris tells Congress to call Trump's bluff anf get serious about Impeachment. No more vacations because Trump never sleeps and needs to be countered every day... Former Senator and Presidential Candidate Mike Gravel joins in and offers his comparisons to Watergate. and more... 
52 min
132
Giuliani Time...
This week Chris discusses the pending impeachment of President Trump and the meltdown of his personal lawyer former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani he witnessed first hand.... Plus Sarah Burris from Raw Story.... 
43 min
133
Credible & Urgent...
This week Chris joins the debate over the White House Whist Blower and what it means for the future of the Trump Presidency and America... Also Jeremy Barr from the Hollywood Reporter discusses media in the age of Trump... .
55 min
134
Even on 9-11
This week, Chris looks back on Trump's behavior on 9-11 and shares his memories of that horrible day. Plus Chris talks Politics with Conservative pundit Amy Holmes and has a bonus monologue on Health Care... 
63 min
135
Hope and Change?
Chris speaks to guest David Weissman an Army Veteran who served two tours in Afghanistan and was a die hard Conservative Trump supporter until comedian Sarah Silverman led him out of the wilderness..  plus another week of lies from the lying liar in chief...
50 min
136
National Disaster...
This week Chris discusses Trump's latest cruelty and wonders if the administration can get any lower. He also ponders Trump's response to national emergencies. Daily Caller White House Correspondent Amber Athey joins to discuss her article that outlines serious ethical concerns in at the Knights of Columbus.
54 min
137
America is Exhausted....
This week Chris discusses how the nation is growing tired of Trump's act and suggests the end is near.  Author and columnist Grant Stern joins the conversation. Stick around for the last segment as Chris discusses how a Ringo Star concert featuring the Men @ Work's Collin Hay triggered memories of growing up in the evangelical world... 
58 min
138
Give me your well rested, well funded and insur...
This week Chris blast Trump's immigration policy as un-American. he discusses how Trump's policy ignores market forces that drive people to the US and asks if that's Trump's embrace of socialism. CNN & HLN's Janet Johnson joins the discussion.
45 min
139
The Presidential Trinity
Chris is back from Italy.... This week he discusses Trump's failure to understand his role as Head of State and how his mishandling of the El Paso massacre is just the latest example of how the President doesn't get that he has three unique rolls, Head of Party, Head of Government and Head of State. Chris also discusses the state of the Democratic Presidential Primary and echo's Bill Maher's brilliant editorial regarding personal evolution.  
41 min
140
The New Know Nothings and the Hyper-Partisan E...
This week Chris discusses where we are politically, how we got here and what comes next.  Chris asks how history will view this error 15 years from now.   
29 min
141
Mr. Mueller Returns
This week Chris discusses Robert Mueller's testimony before the House Judiciary and Intel Committees Former Watergate Assistant Special Prosecutor and frequent MSNBC guest Jill Wine Banks provides her insight into the testimony and what it means going forward, 
44 min
142
Call Racist Comments What They Are..
Chris is clear on his rebuke.of Trump's racist attacks on "The Squad" and asks why more Republican's aren't calling him out. Plus Guest Liz Claman of Fox Business joins the show to discuss Building Home's for Heroes
62 min
143
The Pointless Cruelty is the Point
This week Chris tee's off on Trump;s border detention policy. Former Washington Post Columnist and progressive pundit Cathy Areu joins in, plus listen to the end for a bonus rant from hijacked his radio show...
58 min
144
Presidential Insecurities
This week Chris discusses how Trump's 4th of July Bash was yet another example of his personal insecurity. He also continues his discussion of the inevitable demise of Mike Pence as a running mate in 2020. Chris also discusses the loss of his younger brother. 
23 min
145
Fireworks...
This week Chris welcomes guest David Cay Johnsron who has documented Trump for over 30 years.  Chis reminds progressives to push back on conservatives that question their love of country and breaks down the Democratic Debates  
43 min
146
Look up from your Kool-Aide...
This week, Chris talks about Trump's near war with Iran and asks when the Trump Cult will look up from their Kool-Aide and realize he's failed them on Key initiatives/ Chris Welcomes guest Brian Weisfeld a Ted X Talk alumnus and former leader of IMAX to discuss his latest project which hopes to empower young girls... 
46 min
147
Open for Collusion
This week Chris discusses Trump's latest efforts to entice foreign powers into supporting his failing campaign for re-election. Plus is it time for a generation other than the Boomers to have there chance at power? Guest Jordan Chariton joins to discuss Bernie Sander's policy speech...  
45 min
148
Saving Face
On this Episode, Chris discusses Trumps face saving end to the tariff standoff with Mexico, weighs in on Iowa and Biden's Hyde Amendment reversal and calls the straight pride parade what it is... a place for closet cases to celebrate.... Plus an interview with best selling author, columnist and political pundit Ells Henican and a bonus rant on the state of our political discourse..  
57 min
149
Mueller moves the Barr
On this episode Chris gives his unique take on where we are now that Mueller has finally spoken. Guest Janet Johnson of HLN joins the discussion of this and Trumps disastrous Mexican tariff plan 
43 min
150
Impeachment Point?
This week Chris asks if the President's actions in obstructing Congress have brought us to a point where Congress has no choice but to Impeach. Maybe that's exactly what Trump wants. Guest Sarah Burris from Raw Story joins the conversation to discuss Media in the age of Trump.
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