123 episodes

Crooked Minis takes a step back from the chaotic breaking news to offer a new series every month that explores an issue or event that reflects cultural, political, or societal changes in America and need more than a 10-minute conversation and a split-second news cycle to unpack.

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    • 4.7 • 3.9K Ratings

Crooked Minis takes a step back from the chaotic breaking news to offer a new series every month that explores an issue or event that reflects cultural, political, or societal changes in America and need more than a 10-minute conversation and a split-second news cycle to unpack.

    Brian Tyler Cohen Reacts to Democrats Closing Midterm Messages

    Brian Tyler Cohen Reacts to Democrats Closing Midterm Messages

    Former Barack Obama Communications Director and Pod Save America host Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive commentator and host of the podcast No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen. They break down 2022 midterm ads from Raphael Warnock (running for Senate against Herschel Walker in Georgia), John Fetterman (running against Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania), and an ad from the Way to Win Action Fund.

    • 10 min
    Democracy or Else with County Commissioner Candidate Dexter McCoy (TX)

    Democracy or Else with County Commissioner Candidate Dexter McCoy (TX)

    Dexter McCoy, candidate Fort Bend Texas' Precinct 4 County Commissioner, joins Crooked Media’s Shaniqua McClendon to discuss everything at stake in Texas this November. To get involved in and/or donate to his campaign you can head to www.dextermccoy.com. And to get involved in key election races across the country head to votesaveamerica.com.

    • 12 min
    Political Experts React to VIRAL Midterm Ads about Abortion and the Big Lie (Eric Swalwell)

    Political Experts React to VIRAL Midterm Ads about Abortion and the Big Lie (Eric Swalwell)

    Former Barack Obama Communications Director and Pod Save America host Dan Pfeiffer is joined by Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA) to break down 2022 Midterm Ads. They discuss the issues that motivate voters going into the midterm elections by breaking down Rep. Swalwell’s VIRAL abortion ad, Republican Kari Lake's (Arizona) ad about the economy/inflation, and Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto's (D-Nevada) ad about Adam Laxalt and the "Big Lie."

    • 10 min
    Democracy or Else with Senate Candidate Charles Booker (KY)

    Democracy or Else with Senate Candidate Charles Booker (KY)

    Charles Booker, candidate for Senate in Kentucky, joins Crooked Media’s Shaniqua McClendon to discuss everything at stake in Kentucky this November. To get involved in and/or donate to his campaign you can head to charlesbooker.org. And to get involved in key election races across the country head to votesaveamerica.com.

    • 13 min
    Political Experts React to the FINAL Midterm Ads from Dr. Oz and John Fetterman (David Plouffe)

    Political Experts React to the FINAL Midterm Ads from Dr. Oz and John Fetterman (David Plouffe)

    Former Barack Obama Communications Director and Pod Save America host Dan Pfeiffer is joined by David Plouffe, former Campaign Manager and Senior Advisor to Barack Obama. The former Whitehouse colleagues break down 2022 Midterm Ads from republican Dr. Oz and democrat John Fetterman for senate in Pennsylvania. They answer the question: "Do political ads still work in 2022?" Plus an Attack Ad against Sen. Mark Kelly (Arizona) from Sentinel Action Fund.

    • 9 min
    Democracy or Else with Amaris Leon of the Working Families Party

    Democracy or Else with Amaris Leon of the Working Families Party

    Amaris Leon of the Working Families Party joins Crooked Media’s Sara Garcia to discuss everything at stake in Sheriffs races across the country this November. To learn more about the Working Families Party you can head to workingfamilies.org. And to get involved in key election races across the country head to votesaveamerica.com.

    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
3.9K Ratings

3.9K Ratings

mellie_melly ,

Yes We Dan!

More Dan please! Also bought a ticket to his DC event and hoping that the accompanying book purchase counts towards pre-sales/his donation to Fair Fight!

Judily50 ,

More Dan Pfeiffer!

I enjoyed the mini of "unsolicited advice". Dan says it like it is, a gentler James Carville. Come on People, Vote Blue!

Nicolewaves ,

Dan Pfeiffer Episode - Terrible

The Dan Pfeiffer advice episode was boring and unnecessary. Terrible.

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