The Common Good Podcast

Elections Have Consequences Elections have consequences, and we are here for them. In this episode of Common Good, Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse dig into what last week's midterm results mean for the country. The MAGA movement is crumbling under its own weight and its own lies. The promises didn't hold, the grievances didn't feed anyone, and voters noticed. But winning an election is only the beginning. Doug and Robb talk about what comes next: Democrats have earned the chance to lead, and now they have the opportunity to win something even more lasting, the hearts and minds of the American people. That means showing up in places that have been ignored, telling the truth, and governing for the common good. Pull up a chair. The work starts now

A political shift is taking place in the United States. The 10-year MAGA movement has been shown to be a fraud, and Americans are fleeing it.  Now the question is, will Democrats provide an inclusive movement of hope?  Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the common good path forward. 

When Democrats defeat MAGA Politics in November, then the job becomes fixing what Trump has broken.  Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse talk about the common good path forward. 

Even Trump supporters have had enough of the failures and harm. Election Day will be a referendum on the choice made in 2024, and as it turns out, now we do all want to go back - to a time when this man and his administration were not harming and weakening America.  Robb and Doug talk about what they are seeing on the campaign trail and across the country.   

The frustration of the American people will be turned into voting action in 56 days. We The People will take our protest and redress of our government to the ballot box, and begin the breaking of Trump's death-grip on America. The design of Equal Branches of Government will show its power for the Common Good.  Robb and Doug talk about it all on this episode of The Common Good Podcast. 

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 grasp on the key talking points that once united his base. From contradictory foreign policy signals to forgotten legislative promises, the story is slipping through his fingers—and the administration is feeling the shockwaves. We discuss: The Broken Narrative: How losing track of the core storylines is causing total message breakdown inside the White House and across the MAGA coalition. The Congressional Fall: Why Republican leaders in Capitol Hill are finding it impossible to defend an ever-shifting, erratic reality—and how this loss of discipline is setting the stage for a dramatic shift in control of Congress this fall. The Path to the Common Good: What a post-chaos political landscape looks like for voters seeking moral clarity, stability, and actual governance over theatrical confusion. Tune in for an urgent, sharp, and necessary reality check on where the administration stands, why the wheels are coming off, and what it means for the upcoming midterms.

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, Doug and Robb highlight why these recent developments demand a response from people of faith, conscience, and common sense. With under 100 days remaining until Election Day, every week matters. Join Doug Pagitt and Robb Ryerse as they parse out what’s happening, why it matters for the future of our communities, and how everyday voters can stand up for truth and the common good. Tune in live, share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for weekly discussions on faith, politics, and the common good

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 athletes in front of millions. Unfortunately for the United States and the world, this behavior isn't limited to poor sportsmanship. It directly impacts the policies and actions of the U.S. government. The Presidency isn't supposed to solve all of our problems, but it certainly shouldn't be the problem.  Join Doug and Robb for this crucial conversation about how we navigate a historically problematic administration