At Our Table Podcast

The first ever three part SYAD, including repeat offender, Kristi Noem.

The people told us Kristi Noem needed to take a seat and now it has actually happened!

The former Department of Homeland Security Secretary has been awarded the "Sit Your Ass Down Award" multiple times on At Our Table—
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester | “Democracy Is a Team Sport” — Inside the Fight for 2026 | At Our Table We sit down with Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware for a conversation about history and heart. She talks about what it means to serve as one of the first two Black women ever to serve together in the Senate, how grief shaped her sense of purpose, and why democracy is a team sport. Senator Blunt Rochester also opens up about why making housing more affordable and expanding access to health care are urgent priorities at this moment. She also reminds us that none of it matters without a foundation of love and a clear focus on the prize in front of us. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:19 - Senator Blunt Rochester pulls up a seat 1:55 - Black History Month & Women's History Month 2:22 - What it feels like to be a Black history shero 5:32 - Five Black senators serving at the same time 7:44 - Growing up — ballet, not basketball 8:45 - Three lessons from dance that apply to democracy 11:40 - Keep your eyes on the prize 12:43 - Deep personal loss and how it shaped her purpose 13:16 - Meeting the love of her life & moving to China 15:30 - Losing Charles at 52 — blood clots after a basketball game 16:45 - The dad in the supermarket putting back grapes 17:47 - January 6th — praying in the gallery with Val Demings 19:42 - "We ARE this. Do we want to be better?" 20:32 - What drives her forward — children and grandchildren 20:45 - Top priorities: housing, healthcare, jobs 23:47 - Vice Chair of the DSCC — the path to winning back the Senate 27:00 - North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Maine, Mississippi 29:38 - Four Vs: voice, volunteers, votes, and money 30:00 - 2026 is an echo of 2006 32:13 - Sit Your A** Down Award: Bad Bunny haters 34:50 - President Biden as the comforter-in-chief 36:21 - Closing: "Thank you for inviting me to the table" SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW SENATOR BLUNT ROCHESTER: Instagram: https://instagram.com/LisaBRochester Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/LisaBRochester

Democrats had higher turnout in both the Texas and NC primaries this week. On this week's episode Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester laid out exactly what it means to fight for a seat — and win. Democracy is a team sport. https://youtu.be/o9EmPKw7hmc

Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester | “Democracy Is a Team Sport” — Inside the Fight for 2026 | At Our Table YouTube video by At Our Table with Jaime Harrison

🚨New Episode Alert!🚨

This week Delaware Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester is at our table, discussing the loss of her husband at 52, her viral January 6th prayer that stopped the country, and why she believes we take back the Senate in November.

Watch the full conversation here:
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Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester | “Democracy Is a Team Sport” — Inside the Fight for 2026 | At Our Table We sit down with Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester of Delaware for a conversation about history and heart. She talks about what it means to serve as one of the first two Black women ever to serve together in the Senate, how grief shaped her sense of purpose, and why democracy is a team sport. Senator Blunt Rochester also opens up about why making housing more affordable and expanding access to health care are urgent priorities at this moment. She also reminds us that none of it matters without a foundation of love and a clear focus on the prize in front of us. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:19 - Senator Blunt Rochester pulls up a seat 1:55 - Black History Month & Women's History Month 2:22 - What it feels like to be a Black history shero 5:32 - Five Black senators serving at the same time 7:44 - Growing up — ballet, not basketball 8:45 - Three lessons from dance that apply to democracy 11:40 - Keep your eyes on the prize 12:43 - Deep personal loss and how it shaped her purpose 13:16 - Meeting the love of her life & moving to China 15:30 - Losing Charles at 52 — blood clots after a basketball game 16:45 - The dad in the supermarket putting back grapes 17:47 - January 6th — praying in the gallery with Val Demings 19:42 - "We ARE this. Do we want to be better?" 20:32 - What drives her forward — children and grandchildren 20:45 - Top priorities: housing, healthcare, jobs 23:47 - Vice Chair of the DSCC — the path to winning back the Senate 27:00 - North Carolina, Ohio, Alaska, Maine, Mississippi 29:38 - Four Vs: voice, volunteers, votes, and money 30:00 - 2026 is an echo of 2006 32:13 - Sit Your A** Down Award: Bad Bunny haters 34:50 - President Biden as the comforter-in-chief 36:21 - Closing: "Thank you for inviting me to the table" SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW: 🔔 Subscribe to At Our Table on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AtOurTablePodcast 📩 Newsletter: https://jaimeharrison.substack.com 🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-our-table-with-jaime-harrison/id1826169382 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2qSQSDL4yDCGVsKT3fFedA 🌐 Website: https://www.aotpodcast.com FOLLOW JAIME HARRISON: Instagram: https://instagram.com/HarrisonJaime Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HarrisonJaime Threads: https://threads.net/@harrisonjaime FOLLOW AT OUR TABLE: Instagram: https://instagram.com/AtOurTableShow Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/AtOurTableShow Threads: https://threads.net/@atourtableshow TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@At.Our.Table Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/atourtable.bsky.social FOLLOW SENATOR BLUNT ROCHESTER: Instagram: https://instagram.com/LisaBRochester Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/LisaBRochester

When I asked Senator @LisaBRochester about President Biden's legacy, she didn't talk about bills or policy. She quoted Maya Angelou — "People won't remember what you said. They won't remember what you did. They'll remember how you made them feel.". Full conversation: https://youtu.be/o9EmPKw7hmc

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Rachel Maddow: The Stories That Shape Us — Journalism, Courage, and Staying Human Rachel Maddow joins us for a candid conversation about history and the fight for democracy. She traces her path from AIDS activism to journalism and explains how she learned to use stories to move hearts as well as minds. We also wrestle with PEPFAR, mass incarceration and Trump-era abuses, and we talk about protecting our own power and holding on to hope while we try to push this country forward. In the end, Rachel reminds us that telling the truth is its own form of power, and she challenges us to keep doing the work our moment demands. -- Timestamps -- 00:00 - Coming Up: Live At the DNC Winter Meeting 02:40 - Rachel Maddow's Demo 04:51 - From Smart Aleck to Activist: Rachel's Early Years 08:17 - The AIDS Epidemic: Rachel's Formative Activism and Urgency 15:03 - PEPFAR Cuts: How Trump and Rubio are Undoing Decades of Global Health Progress 19:02 - Why Don't They Speak Up? The 'Tennis Ball Machine' of Outrage 23:31 - Rachel Maddow's Unconventional Path to Broadcast Journalism 26:53 - Connecting Hearts and Minds: The Art of Storytelling in News and Politics 36:48 - Rachel's Advice: The Power of Saying No 42:02 - Behind the Scenes: The Challenge of Interviewing VP Harris 52:07 - Burn Order: Japanese Incarceration and Recognizing Villains 01:01:08 - SYAD & Dick Cheney's Funeral 01:08:03 - Thank You for Listening: At Our Table Episode Credits #RachelMaddow #AtOurTable #JamieHarrison #PoliticalJournalism #Democracy #TruthMatters #Accountability #AmericanPolitics #MediaAndPower #JournalismMatters #HistoryAndPolitics #LongFormInterview #PoliticalPodcast

When two of the sharpest political minds sit down together, you know it's going to be good. @jaimeharrison.bsky.social + @maddow.bsky.social = must-listen conversation.

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Black and Latino Men on the Democratic Party In this episode we bring together three of Washington’s top political minds — Chuck Rocha, Albert Morales, and Khalil Thompson — for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing men of color in Democratic politics. From the lack of Black- and Latino-owned consulting firms to the need for culturally competent messaging and leadership, the panel unpacks how power, access, and authenticity shape campaigns — and what it’ll take to truly diversify the party’s future. Plus: concrete fixes that turn rhetoric into results. Glossary: Coordinated Campaign A joint effort between the political party and candidates to share resources, data, and messaging during elections. DCCC (Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee) The national organization that recruits, funds, and supports Democrats running for the U.S. House of Representatives. DGA (Democratic Governors Association) The committee that helps elect and support Democratic governors across the country. DNC (Democratic National Committee) The governing body of the Democratic Party that manages national strategy, sets party rules, and organizes the Democratic National Convention. DSCC (Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee) The party organization focused on electing and reelecting Democrats to the U.S. Senate. IE (Independent Expenditure) Money spent by outside groups to support or oppose candidates without coordinating directly with campaigns. NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) A 1994 trade deal that eliminated tariffs between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, reshaping manufacturing and labor politics. Rooney Rule A policy requiring at least one candidate from an underrepresented background be interviewed for leadership or coaching positions, adopted from the NFL. -- Timestamps -- 00:00 - From East Texas to Politics: Chuck Rocha's Unique Path 05:17 - Albert Morales on Early Campaign Challenges and Invaluable Political Advice 10:55 - Empowering Black Men: Khalil Thompson's Civic Engagement Work 15:08 - The Need for Black and Latino-Owned Consulting Firms 23:16 - Navigating Identity Politics with Cultural Competency 26:41 - Identifying the Core Issues in Democratic Campaign Strategy 29:37 - How Polling and Consultants Shape Campaign Messaging 43:12 - Challenging the Consultant Cabal: Opening Doors for Diverse Firms 50:59 - Why Constituent Service is the Game Changer in Politics 01:05:29 - A Powerful Example of Constituent Service in Action 01:11:48 - Analyzing 2024 Voter Shifts and Democratic Challenges 01:19:11 - Addressing Disinformation and the Need for New Leadership 01:23:33 - SYAD 01:28:55 - Looking Ahead: Key Races and Candidates for 2026 01:31:55 - Thank You and Episode Credits

"No one is really talking about Black men and their engagement in voting."
Executive Director of Win with Black Men, Khalil Thompson. Hear what Black + Latino Democratic Strategists are doing to reach male voters.
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“Democracy should not be purchased." Season 2 of At Our Table kicks off in Los Angeles with Mayor Karen Bass, who takes us on her journey as a public servant and explains why she left Congress to come home and lead a city in crisis. We also dig into affordability and the policies that push people onto the streets and how her team has fought homelessness by cutting red tape and fixing broken systems. We also talk wildfire recovery, climate extremes, and the misinformation that fuels blame. Then Mayor Bass gets real about ICE raids, protests, and why nonviolent pushback matters.

If you're out here serving up nonsense in public life… don't worry, we've got an award for that. #SYAD
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"Just two of South Carolina's 46 state senators are women."
#SYAD #AtOurTable
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"The storytelling project on the right is all negative." Rachel Maddow joins us for a candid conversation about history and the fight for democracy. She traces her path from AIDS activism to journalism and explains how she learned to use stories to move hearts as well as minds. We also wrestle with PEPFAR, mass incarceration and Trump-era abuses, and we talk about protecting our own power and holding on to hope while we try to push this country forward. In the end, Rachel reminds us that telling the truth is its own form of power, and she challenges us to keep doing the work our moment demands.

"The storytelling project on the right is all negative."
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"If you want to see a leader's character, don't look at their stump speech. Look at what they do when everything is falling apart."
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Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov On ICE: "There is still a reign of terror."
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What does it take to broker the donation of an entire hospital to the VA?

@colinallredtx.bsky.social shares the behind-the-scenes work that goes into delivering real results for veterans—work that never makes headlines but changes lives.

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He led the charge for the full release of the Trump-Epstein files.

Catch the replay of our conversation with Congressman @rokhanna.bsky.social on #AtOurTable
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Karen Bass @mayor.lacity.gov On ICE: "There is still a reign of terror."
https://youtu.be/8GDxDgOTFyI

"Working folks voted for Donald Trump on the promise that he would make life more affordable." Former U.S. Representative Colin Allred of Texas pulls up a chair for a candid talk about what shaped him and what’s next. We trace his path from being raised by a single mom in Dallas to the NFL, civil rights law, and Congress. He reflects on brokering the donation of a hospital to the VA as proof that leadership isn’t just about votes and legislation. We also unpack what he learned from his 2024 Senate race and why he pivoted to a new House district. We close by calling out “electability” attacks and the elite commentary Texas doesn’t need. #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #ColinAllred #TexasPolitics #Democracy #Elections #USPolitics #elections2026 #midterms2026 #txpol #texas #talarico #jasminecrockett #football #congress #politicalpodcast #government #atourtable #football #nfl #civilrights #policy #veterans #trump #trumpadministration #corruption @colinallredTX

"Working folks voted for Donald Trump on the promise that he would make life more affordable."
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"We can't just make it all about being against Trump."
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Colin Allred: Don’t Ask for Our Votes and Disrespect Our Candidates Former U.S. Representative Colin Allred of Texas pulls up a chair for a candid talk about what shaped him and what’s next. We trace his path from being raised by a single mom in Dallas to the NFL, civil rights law, and Congress. He reflects on brokering the donation of a hospital to the VA as proof that leadership isn’t just about votes and legislation. We also unpack what he learned from his 2024 Senate race and why he pivoted to a new House district. We close by calling out “electability” attacks and the elite commentary Texas doesn’t need. -- Timestamps -- 00:00 - Welcoming Colin Allred 03:23 - Raised by a Single Mom in Dallas: Sacrifices and Lessons Learned 05:31 - Juggling Academics and Sports: Colin Allred's Unexpected Path to the NFL 10:34 - From Law School to DOJ to Congress: A Grassroots Campaign Against the Odds 17:22 - Brokering a $400 Million VA Hospital Donation: Real Leadership in Action 22:17 - Why Allred Ran Against Ted Cruz and What He Learned About the Democratic Party 31:12 - TX-33: Focusing on Constituent Services and Pathways to the Middle Class 40:17 - The Corrupting Influence of Money in Politics 46:21 - "Electability" Attacks and Disrespect Towards Black Candidates in Texas 01:00:07: SYAD #AtOurTable #JaimeHarrison #ColinAllred #TexasPolitics #Democracy #Elections #USPolitics #elections2026 #midterms2026

Our latest: "Don't Ask for Our Votes and Disrespect Our Candidates."
https://youtu.be/QmuI4BKAC54?si=MjJa_DyX4nJ3sl71

People want leaders who show up for them. Every day. #AtOurTable #Shorts

People want leaders who show up for them. Every day. Kentucky Governor @andybeshearky.bsky.social is #AtOurTable
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