Commonwealth Report: Special Edition, Democratic Firsts

The 2026 midterms shattered historic barriers as Democrats delivered groundbreaking firsts, electing diverse leaders and rewriting American political history in an extraordinary election that changed.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The filibuster has blocked civil rights and economic reform for generations. Now Democrats must decide whether to keep it or confront its legacy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest-Host Alex Lawson of Social Security Works sitting in for Thom Hartmann, is joined by Brock Butler, Musician of Perpetual Groove discussing the theft of our Public Lands. Also how can music inspire the peoples' struggle and fend off the encroachment of polluting Data Centers for tech profiteers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest-Host Alex Lawson of Social Security Works sitting in for Thom Hartmann, is joined by performance artist and activist Robby Roadsteameron. Callers engage in a heated debate over the legacy of Spanish Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí who rose to prominence during the regime of dictator Francisco Franco. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

America honors its veterans with flags and speeches, but are we keeping our promises?A powerful Veterans Day investigation into healthcare, homelessness, constitutional duty, and forgotten sacrifices.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The politicians who never hesitate to fund another war are now threatening the healthcare veterans earned, while the wealthy corporations that profit from those wars keep getting richer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest-Host Alex Lawson of Social Security Works will be sitting-in this week as Thom and Louise celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary. Joining Alex is Fayaz Nawabi, the Executive Director of For the People Action. The extravagant win nationwide of the Democratic Party was only possible by the success of multiple essential races where Progressives showed up to demand change. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guest-Host Alex Lawson of Social Security Works will be sitting-in this week as Thom and Louise celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary. Joining Alex is Nancy Altman, the president of the Social Security Works to discuss how the recent Blue Wave was a cry from the people for universal healthcare and Social Security.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What Happens When Democrats Make Republicans Vote on America's Biggest Problems?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hegseth faces eight impeachment articlesTrump cries rigged after congratulating DemocratsYoung voters swing 35 points blueBernie targets the Social Security capAnd the robots clock inSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.