<![CDATA[Concepts of a Pod]]>https://newdigitalnow.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 19:08:57 GMTFri, 17 Apr 2026 17:34:49 GMT60New. Digital. Now.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.episodicNew. Digital. Now.gneinstein@thinkblue.digitalno<![CDATA[ Accountability for All: Eric Swalwell, Hasan Piker, and the Double Standards on the Left]]>Join our leadership team in reflecting on Eric Swalwell’s resignation and the broader need for consistent accountability on the left:

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&A. Nothing is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond

Chapters:
00:00 - Time's Up for Eric Swalwell
05:33 - Power Dynamics, Culture Shifts, and the TMZification of Politics
14:05 - Double Standards in Accountability on the Left
21:03 - Did the Pod Save America...or Destroy Us?
27:51 - Gambling and Literacy in the Manosphere
34:35 - Responding to Supporter Feedback

]]>c427e0f9-d85e-4d11-a5c5-d63d5a2886f8Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:49:57 GMT<p>Join our leadership team in reflecting on Eric Swalwell’s resignation and the broader need for consistent accountability on the left:<br /><br />New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.<br /><br />Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&amp;A. Nothing is off-limits: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newdigitalnow.us/respond" target="_blank">https://newdigitalnow.us/respond</a><br /><br />Chapters:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6IMX11qh8g&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=1" target="_blank">00:00</a> - Time's Up for Eric Swalwell<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6IMX11qh8g&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=1&amp;t=333s" target="_blank">05:33</a> - Power Dynamics, Culture Shifts, and the TMZification of Politics<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6IMX11qh8g&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=1&amp;t=845s" target="_blank">14:05</a> - Double Standards in Accountability on the Left<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6IMX11qh8g&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=1&amp;t=1263s" target="_blank">21:03</a> - Did the Pod Save America...or Destroy Us?<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6IMX11qh8g&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=1&amp;t=1671s" target="_blank">27:51</a> - Gambling and Literacy in the Manosphere<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6IMX11qh8g&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=1&amp;t=2075s" target="_blank">34:35</a> - Responding to Supporter Feedback</p>yes00:37:23 Accountability for All: Eric Swalwell, Hasan Piker, and the Double Standards on the Leftfull<![CDATA[ How to Criticize Israel Without Being Antisemitic]]>Join our co-founders for a look into a day on a fact-finding mission in the West Bank and our own family histories as we discuss the Democrats' responses to Israel and Palestine:

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&A. Nothing is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond

Chapters:
00:00 - Celebrating Two Years of Impact
05:50 - Addressing Supporter Comments on Israel/Palestine
20:24 - The Left Has Lost the Plot on Iron Dome
25:42 - How Donald Trump Poisoned AIPAC
37:01 - Our Day in the West Bank
43:33 - When Does Criticizing Israel and AIPAC Become Antisemitic?
48:10 - The Supreme Court Justice Who Let His Family Die in Auschwitz

]]>1312c004-6242-4532-a8bf-5b304c35e5a0Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:48:54 GMT<p>Join our co-founders for a look into a day on a fact-finding mission in the West Bank and our own family histories as we discuss the Democrats' responses to Israel and Palestine:<br /><br />New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.<br /><br />Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&amp;A. Nothing is off-limits: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newdigitalnow.us/respond" target="_blank">https://newdigitalnow.us/respond</a><br /><br />Chapters:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHgru6tVzCA&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=2">00:00</a> - Celebrating Two Years of Impact<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHgru6tVzCA&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=2&amp;t=350s">05:50</a> - Addressing Supporter Comments on Israel/Palestine<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHgru6tVzCA&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=2&amp;t=1224s">20:24</a> - The Left Has Lost the Plot on Iron Dome<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHgru6tVzCA&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=2&amp;t=1542s">25:42</a> - How Donald Trump Poisoned AIPAC<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHgru6tVzCA&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=2&amp;t=2221s">37:01</a> - Our Day in the West Bank<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHgru6tVzCA&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=2&amp;t=2613s">43:33</a> - When Does Criticizing Israel and AIPAC Become Antisemitic?<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHgru6tVzCA&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=2&amp;t=2890s">48:10</a> - The Supreme Court Justice Who Let His Family Die in Auschwitz</p>no00:54:39 How to Criticize Israel Without Being Antisemiticfull<![CDATA[ Monitoring the Manipulation: How Twitter is Failing our Discourse]]>From the Texas Senate Primary to the conflict in the Middle East, the discourse on Twitter is pushing too many agendas with very few facts. We’re monitoring the manipulation here on Concepts of a Pod.

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&A. Nothing is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond

Chapters:
00:00 - Texas Senate Primary
05:14 - Lack of Nuance in Iran Discourse
10:53 - How Twitter is Manipulating the Situation
15:42 - ‪@dropout‬'s #therookie (non-)Controversy
21:39 - Rethinking Persuasion in the Age of New Media

]]>23e476d9-5bce-4744-b066-89c435d0b65aFri, 17 Apr 2026 17:47:53 GMT<p>From the Texas Senate Primary to the conflict in the Middle East, the discourse on Twitter is pushing too many agendas with very few facts. We’re monitoring the manipulation here on Concepts of a Pod.<br /><br />New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.<br /><br />Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&amp;A. Nothing is off-limits: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newdigitalnow.us/respond" target="_blank">https://newdigitalnow.us/respond</a><br /><br />Chapters:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kzpIxIIH6Y&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=3">00:00</a> - Texas Senate Primary<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kzpIxIIH6Y&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=3&amp;t=314s">05:14</a> - Lack of Nuance in Iran Discourse<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kzpIxIIH6Y&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=3&amp;t=653s">10:53</a> - How Twitter is Manipulating the Situation<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kzpIxIIH6Y&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=3&amp;t=942s">15:42</a> - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@dropout">‪@dropout‬</a>'s <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/therookie">#therookie</a> (non-)Controversy<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kzpIxIIH6Y&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=3&amp;t=1299s">21:39</a> - Rethinking Persuasion in the Age of New Media</p>no00:27:18 Monitoring the Manipulation: How Twitter is Failing our Discoursefull<![CDATA[ How Democrats Can Use AI Responsibly to Win]]>Join our digital team for a candid discussion on the impacts of AI across our society and how we use these tools responsibly to organize genuine connection for No Kings Day and beyond.

New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.

Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&A. Nothing is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond

Chapters:
00:00 - Colbert vs. the FCC
04:41 - Uncertainty in a World of AI-Driven Surveillance
11:40 - The Domination of AI Slop
16:25 - Navigating the Political Landscape with AI Responsibly
22:32 - The Impact of AI on the Future of Politics

]]>7579b4a6-4fc5-43d5-a2df-f4f0cc4759e1Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:46:33 GMT<p>Join our digital team for a candid discussion on the impacts of AI across our society and how we use these tools responsibly to organize genuine connection for No Kings Day and beyond.<br /><br />New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.<br /><br />Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&amp;A. Nothing is off-limits: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://newdigitalnow.us/respond" target="_blank">https://newdigitalnow.us/respond</a><br /><br />Chapters:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hok-_KB3XuY&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=4" target="_blank">00:00</a> - Colbert vs. the FCC<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hok-_KB3XuY&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=4&amp;t=281s" target="_blank">04:41</a> - Uncertainty in a World of AI-Driven Surveillance<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hok-_KB3XuY&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=4&amp;t=700s" target="_blank">11:40</a> - The Domination of AI Slop<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hok-_KB3XuY&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=4&amp;t=985s" target="_blank">16:25</a> - Navigating the Political Landscape with AI Responsibly<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hok-_KB3XuY&amp;list=PL1Q5vrifUtRYhF7a2mroG6ZVp2XDLRlw5&amp;index=4&amp;t=1352s" target="_blank">22:32</a> - The Impact of AI on the Future of Politics</p>no00:29:11 How Democrats Can Use AI Responsibly to Winfull<![CDATA[Are Democrats FINALLY Starting to Break Through?]]>Now that Trump defunded PBS & NPR, it’s more important than ever to invest in new media technology. See how we’re using YOUR grassroots voices to help Democrats fight back! We also discuss the Epstein files scandal brewing in the press and bring you an EXCLUSIVE interview with the national No Kings organizers on what’s next for the movement.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Are-Democrats-FINALLY-Starting-to-Break-Through-e35omm49f54dd87-c5e6-43f9-a0b7-2321f882dda7Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:06:00 GMT<p>Now that Trump defunded PBS &amp; NPR, it’s more important than ever to invest in new media technology. See how we’re using YOUR grassroots voices to help Democrats fight back! We also discuss the Epstein files scandal brewing in the press and bring you an EXCLUSIVE interview with the national No Kings organizers on what’s next for the movement.</p> yes00:59:47202513Are Democrats FINALLY Starting to Break Through?full<![CDATA[Democrats' Reactions to Trump's First 100 Days]]>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we look back at Trump’s first 100 days and respond to your comments. Then, we share an exclusive preview of our new rapid response strategy!New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Democrats-Reactions-to-Trumps-First-100-Days-e354dpkff5fbafb-1c1b-4d1e-83d6-31287a21107eSat, 03 May 2025 23:59:00 GMT<p>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we look back at Trump’s first 100 days and respond to your comments. Then, we share an exclusive preview of our new rapid response strategy!New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.</p> no00:35:04202510Democrats' Reactions to Trump's First 100 Daysfull<![CDATA[Concepts of How Democrats Stay Relevant in the New Trump Era (Ft. a guest social media expert)]]>On this episode, we interview a social media expert on Trump’s inauguration, where Democrats failed on social media, and how to continue the fight in the new Trump era.


Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&A. Nothing is off-limits, click to respond! New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations. Chapters: 00:00 - The TikTok Inauguration 01:26 - Today's Guest: Social Media Expert 02:43 - Silicon Valley's Hard Right Turn 09:15 - How Democrats Lost the Messaging War 11:37 - Engaging with Other People's Algorithms 19:20 - Pete Buttigieg: A Model for Engagement in the World of Social Media 23:19 - Supporter Q&A: Why Aren't Democrats More Aggressive Against Project 2025? 31:16 - Keeping up the Fight in Difficult Times

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Concepts-of-How-Democrats-Stay-Relevant-in-the-New-Trump-Era-Ft--a-guest-social-media-expert-e2trdbh409106c9-ddcc-43da-bcab-8d03aa9a96b8Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:36:26 GMT<p>On this episode, we interview a social media expert on Trump’s inauguration, where Democrats failed on social media, and how to continue the fight in the new Trump era.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&amp;A. Nothing is off-limits, <a href="https://newdigitalnow.us/respond" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">click to respond</a>! New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations. Chapters: 00:00 - The TikTok Inauguration 01:26 - Today's Guest: Social Media Expert 02:43 - Silicon Valley's Hard Right Turn 09:15 - How Democrats Lost the Messaging War 11:37 - Engaging with Other People's Algorithms 19:20 - Pete Buttigieg: A Model for Engagement in the World of Social Media 23:19 - Supporter Q&amp;A: Why Aren't Democrats More Aggressive Against Project 2025? 31:16 - Keeping up the Fight in Difficult Times</p> yes00:34:4720252Concepts of How Democrats Stay Relevant in the New Trump Era (Ft. a guest social media expert)full<![CDATA[Democrats' Concepts of a Response to Trump's Big BS Bill]]>On this special Independence Day episode of Concepts of a Pod, we introduce you to the newest member of team New. Digital. Now. We'll recap reactions to Trump's Big BS Bill from our supporters and across the political spectrum. Then, we discuss what Democrats have (or haven't) done to fight back against Trump's MAGA agenda and how New. Digital. Now. does things differently. And later, we're joined by  @BlueAnchorProject  to discuss what's next for the No Kings movement.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Democrats-Concepts-of-a-Response-to-Trumps-Big-BS-Bill-e354ebi95898768-40bd-43f0-9393-3caff6617d9cFri, 04 Jul 2025 20:30:00 GMT<p>On this special Independence Day episode of Concepts of a Pod, we introduce you to the newest member of team New. Digital. Now. We'll recap reactions to Trump's Big BS Bill from our supporters and across the political spectrum. Then, we discuss what Democrats have (or haven't) done to fight back against Trump's MAGA agenda and how New. Digital. Now. does things differently. And later, we're joined by <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCoiE2BTUr7CHmWezOoROlmA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> @BlueAnchorProject </a> to discuss what's next for the No Kings movement.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.</p> no00:54:31202512Democrats' Concepts of a Response to Trump's Big BS Billfull<![CDATA[The Future of Democratic Digital Organizing (ft. Organizer Memes)]]>On this special episode of Concepts of a Pod, Organizer Memes joins us to discuss the state of Democratic fundraising, the DC takeover, and the future of progressive organizing in an attention economy.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/The-Future-of-Democratic-Digital-Organizing-ft--Organizer-Memes-e374u35ab374b2f-c217-4ac0-8bee-f80461a70b1fThu, 21 Aug 2025 16:43:37 GMT<p>On this special episode of Concepts of a Pod, Organizer Memes joins us to discuss the state of Democratic fundraising, the DC takeover, and the future of progressive organizing in an attention economy.</p> yes01:06:13202516The Future of Democratic Digital Organizing (ft. Organizer Memes)full<![CDATA[Concepts of a Q&A (and Hunter Biden Pardon, The Pod did NOT Save America)]]>On this episode, we share the focus group's thoughts on the Hunter Biden pardon, along with our analysis on how the Pod did NOT Save America.


Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&A. Nothing is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations. Chapters: 00:00 - This Week's News: Hunter Biden Pardon 06:42 - The Pod Did NOT Save America 16:39 - Supporter Q&A 17:52 - Q1: How Do Democrats Appeal to the Middle Class Again? 21:16 - Comment: Threatening Texts From Democrats 24:15 - Q2: Why Didn't Democrats Have a Better Ground Game? 28:18 - Q3: Why Reinvent the Wheel? 30:44 - Snap Poll: Should Democrats Stay on Twitter/X? 32:26 - Q4: How Do We Reach Out To Low-Propensity Voters? 39:08 - Q5: Why are Grassroots Voices not Sought in Campaigns? 42:00 - Join the Conversation!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Concepts-of-a-QA-and-Hunter-Biden-Pardon--The-Pod-did-NOT-Save-America-e2s06of9f27f544-19a4-4e03-8ec9-a963e64a70aaFri, 06 Dec 2024 21:56:03 GMT<p>On this episode, we share the focus group's thoughts on the Hunter Biden pardon, along with our analysis on how the Pod did NOT Save America.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&amp;A. Nothing is off-limits: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEdDellBb19jTUhXR3dPR1Vkb2tzZU9yZUNZQXxBQ3Jtc0tuQmVGTnRWWWFxeWdjZ3AwZmVLT2JvSy1UelIzZ0FDQU1CdVNjZWdlb3NXeEFMcHFYdHhyRDlIcHhVMDQwOUNxYXluWENBVlNLakVYNzh5UWM0Y05aYmllQjR4cW1tTTFEb3loOEFTcEVMQlBDX0Y3RQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnewdigitalnow.us%2Frespond&amp;v=0kut6zkXa3o" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://newdigitalnow.us/respond</a> New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations. Chapters: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kut6zkXa3o&amp;t=0s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">00:00</a> - This Week's News: Hunter Biden Pardon <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kut6zkXa3o&amp;t=402s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">06:42</a> - The Pod Did NOT Save America <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kut6zkXa3o&amp;t=999s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">16:39</a> - Supporter Q&amp;A <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kut6zkXa3o&amp;t=1072s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">17:52</a> - Q1: How Do Democrats Appeal to the Middle Class Again? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kut6zkXa3o&amp;t=1276s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">21:16</a> - Comment: Threatening Texts From Democrats <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kut6zkXa3o&amp;t=1455s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">24:15</a> - Q2: Why Didn't Democrats Have a Better Ground Game? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kut6zkXa3o&amp;t=1698s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">28:18</a> - Q3: Why Reinvent the Wheel? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kut6zkXa3o&amp;t=1844s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">30:44</a> - Snap Poll: Should Democrats Stay on Twitter/X? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kut6zkXa3o&amp;t=1946s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">32:26</a> - Q4: How Do We Reach Out To Low-Propensity Voters? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kut6zkXa3o&amp;t=2348s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">39:08</a> - Q5: Why are Grassroots Voices not Sought in Campaigns? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kut6zkXa3o&amp;t=2520s" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">42:00</a> - Join the Conversation!</p> yes00:43:3720242Concepts of a Q&A (and Hunter Biden Pardon, The Pod did NOT Save America)full<![CDATA[How Texas Will Shape Democratic Strategy for 2026]]>As the stakes for 2026 heat up with healthcare subsidies expiring in the new year, see how Texas Democrats’ thoughts on the Senate primary stack up to the pundits on the internet and what it all means for our midterm strategy.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&A. Nothing is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respondChapters:00:00 - What's at Stake: Healthcare Affordability and a Do-Nothing Congress12:06 - Double Standards in Online Reactions to Jasmine Crockett27:45 - Texas Democratic Primary Focus Group Results32:45 - Talarico v. Crockett on Day 1: Comparing Launch Videos43:13 - Did Republicans Want Crockett to Run?45:05 - Mobilizing Democratic Energy

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/How-Texas-Will-Shape-Democratic-Strategy-for-2026-e3cgaln7659c8d3-da34-4756-bf93-e0d35c16bd13Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:08:17 GMT<p>As the stakes for 2026 heat up with healthcare subsidies expiring in the new year, see how Texas Democrats’ thoughts on the Senate primary stack up to the pundits on the internet and what it all means for our midterm strategy.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&amp;A. Nothing is off-limits: <a href="https://newdigitalnow.us/respond" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://newdigitalnow.us/respond</a>Chapters:00:00 - What's at Stake: Healthcare Affordability and a Do-Nothing Congress12:06 - Double Standards in Online Reactions to Jasmine Crockett27:45 - Texas Democratic Primary Focus Group Results32:45 - Talarico v. Crockett on Day 1: Comparing Launch Videos43:13 - Did Republicans Want Crockett to Run?45:05 - Mobilizing Democratic Energy</p> no00:48:15202524How Texas Will Shape Democratic Strategy for 2026full<![CDATA[DC’s Reality TV Era (and how Democrats compete)]]>On this episode, we take a look at how Democrats have struggled in Trump’s first month, discussing how our supporter focus group feels and our strategy to fight back in a reality TV world.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/DCs-Reality-TV-Era-and-how-Democrats-compete-e35469hc9351b61-4378-48cd-a706-9d8249dd08cfSat, 15 Feb 2025 20:01:00 GMT<p>On this episode, we take a look at how Democrats have struggled in Trump’s first month, discussing how our supporter focus group feels and our strategy to fight back in a reality TV world.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.</p> no00:32:4820255DC’s Reality TV Era (and how Democrats compete)full<![CDATA[How We're Holding Our Representatives Accountable]]>Since Republicans refuse to hold town halls, we’re working with our on-the-ground partners on innovative new ways to hold our representatives accountable. On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we have some big news!New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/How-Were-Holding-Our-Representatives-Accountable-e3546ue95a26652-50c5-401f-b700-c237292ee759Fri, 21 Mar 2025 19:22:00 GMT<p>Since Republicans refuse to hold town halls, we’re working with our on-the-ground partners on innovative new ways to hold our representatives accountable. On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we have some big news!New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.</p> no00:34:0420258How We're Holding Our Representatives Accountablefull<![CDATA[Concepts of What Went Wrong for Democrats]]>On our first episode of Concepts of a Pod, our team breaks down the results of the post-election focus group, discussing what went wrong for Democrats in 2024.


Join the conversation! Submit your question to our Q&A for next episode. No topic is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations. Chapters: 00:00 - Concepts of a Pod 00:55 - Who/what is New. Digital. Now.? 06:57 - Focus group results: What went wrong? 13:51 - Debunking election conspiracy theories 21:30 - What happened to that $1 billion? (ft. Jon Stewart) 32:52 - Connecting with undecided voters (ft. Pete Buttigieg) 40:41 - What's next?


]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Concepts-of-What-Went-Wrong-for-Democrats-e2s06jb01d87bff-c884-4274-9670-d396dab9443bTue, 19 Nov 2024 14:41:00 GMT<p>On our first episode of Concepts of a Pod, our team breaks down the results of the post-election focus group, discussing what went wrong for Democrats in 2024.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Join the conversation! Submit your question to our Q&amp;A for next episode. No topic is off-limits: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUdQcnVidEg1N1dQUk9DUC1ramFSblFVWVVqQXxBQ3Jtc0tuVWFPWmtvYkNMc1dhRjdxN2lvX3BlMGFiNGNRY2hQRWFGZU5SNVF3WV9LMEFRWFpaakdKbGpuekx3VV9SYW4teVpnUnVibWRkdkZmYW9weTdkRlBJTi14amNqSHZiWkVVdmRqdy1teUpZaWd1a1ZoWQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fnewdigitalnow.us%2Frespond&amp;v=PNPXhjFXcE0" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://newdigitalnow.us/respond</a> New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations. Chapters: 00:00 - Concepts of a Pod 00:55 - Who/what is New. Digital. Now.? 06:57 - Focus group results: What went wrong? 13:51 - Debunking election conspiracy theories 21:30 - What happened to that $1 billion? (ft. Jon Stewart) 32:52 - Connecting with undecided voters (ft. Pete Buttigieg) 40:41 - What's next?</p> <p><br /></p> no00:44:5720241Concepts of What Went Wrong for Democratsfull<![CDATA[The Music of Peaceful Protest: Building Momentum for the Next No Kings Day]]>Opinions in pop culture are finally starting to shift on Trump and ICE! See how we’re using this new momentum to power the next No Kings Day:


New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.


Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&A. Nothing is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond


Chapters:

00:00 - Democracy Dying in Darkness

08:16 - Building Real Community Through Music and Culture

16:01 - A Springsteen Protest Anthem for a New Generation

23:26 - Mental Health in Activism

25:18 - Turning Emotion into Productive Action for No Kings Day

34:14 - New Episode Schedule!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/The-Music-of-Peaceful-Protest-Building-Momentum-for-the-Next-No-Kings-Day-e3envgaa97b77cf-b270-4b78-b804-fe3799fe5d5dFri, 06 Feb 2026 16:42:13 GMT<p>Opinions in pop culture are finally starting to shift on Trump and ICE! See how we’re using this new momentum to power the next No Kings Day:</p><p><br /></p><p>New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.</p><p><br /></p><p>Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&amp;A. Nothing is off-limits: <a href="https://newdigitalnow.us/respond" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://newdigitalnow.us/respond</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 - Democracy Dying in Darkness</p><p>08:16 - Building Real Community Through Music and Culture</p><p>16:01 - A Springsteen Protest Anthem for a New Generation</p><p>23:26 - Mental Health in Activism</p><p>25:18 - Turning Emotion into Productive Action for No Kings Day</p><p>34:14 - New Episode Schedule!</p> yes00:35:3020262The Music of Peaceful Protest: Building Momentum for the Next No Kings Dayfull<![CDATA[Democratic Response to Elon Musk's Attacks on ActBlue]]>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we respond directly to the misinformation Elon Musk has been posting about ActBlue and set the record straight once and for all. This episode has been posted directly in Elon’s replies.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Democratic-Response-to-Elon-Musks-Attacks-on-ActBlue-e3546oi0ec1a20a-38bd-4d5e-b373-bdc465183f82Thu, 13 Mar 2025 19:15:00 GMT<p>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we respond directly to the misinformation Elon Musk has been posting about ActBlue and set the record straight once and for all. This episode has been posted directly in Elon’s replies.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.</p> no00:33:0820257Democratic Response to Elon Musk's Attacks on ActBluefull<![CDATA[Concepts of a Tribute to President Carter (and how Democrats can carry on his legacy in a new era)]]>For our supporters in LA: you can find the latest updates from reliable sources here. Looking to donate to help LA? Watch Duty is a nonprofit that runs the most reliable information service for wildfire victims, and they could use your help! Join the conversation! Submit your question to our Q&A for next episode. No topic is off-limits, respond here! On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we take a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, reading messages of love and support from Democrats like you. Then, we discuss how current events are playing out on social media and what we can do to bring the decency and compassion that President Carter showed back to our politics. Chapters: 00:00 - President Carter Tribute 06:01 - Continuing Carter's Legacy in the Modern World 17:59 - LA Wildfire Resources 19:11 - Online and Media Coverage of a Climate Crisis 27:11 - Q&A: Reflecting on January 6

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Concepts-of-a-Tribute-to-President-Carter-and-how-Democrats-can-carry-on-his-legacy-in-a-new-era-e2tg4mda3004be9-a67a-443c-b828-90797577211cTue, 14 Jan 2025 16:26:58 GMT<p>For our supporters in LA: you can find the latest updates from reliable sources <a href="https://watchduty.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Looking to donate to help LA? Watch Duty is a nonprofit that runs the most reliable information service for wildfire victims, and they could use your help! Join the conversation! Submit your question to our Q&amp;A for next episode. No topic is off-limits, <a href="https://newdigitalnow.us/respond" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">respond here</a>! On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we take a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, reading messages of love and support from Democrats like you. Then, we discuss how current events are playing out on social media and what we can do to bring the decency and compassion that President Carter showed back to our politics. Chapters: 00:00 - President Carter Tribute 06:01 - Continuing Carter's Legacy in the Modern World 17:59 - LA Wildfire Resources 19:11 - Online and Media Coverage of a Climate Crisis 27:11 - Q&amp;A: Reflecting on January 6</p> no00:33:1520251Concepts of a Tribute to President Carter (and how Democrats can carry on his legacy in a new era)full<![CDATA[How Democrats Can Break Through Trump's Lies With Laughter]]>As Trump and his ICE goons escalate their lies and violence, see how grassroots activists are finding new ways to protest peacefully with humor:New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&A. Nothing is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respondChapters:00:00 - Trump’s Bad Lies: The Final Humiliation07:35 - Disproving ICE’s Narrative on Renee Good16:13 - The Importance of Peaceful Protest22:15 - Breaking Through the Rage Economy with Humor30:53 - Introducing Teen Rogue: A Platform for Young Voices36:32 - Blue Anchor’s Plan to Defeat Susan Collins

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/How-Democrats-Can-Break-Through-Trumps-Lies-With-Laughter-e3e3mf04c56b43f-cf28-45b5-b2fe-18739055d54eFri, 23 Jan 2026 22:26:00 GMT<p>As Trump and his ICE goons escalate their lies and violence, see how grassroots activists are finding new ways to protest peacefully with humor:New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&amp;A. Nothing is off-limits: <a href="https://newdigitalnow.us/respond" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://newdigitalnow.us/respond</a>Chapters:00:00 - Trump’s Bad Lies: The Final Humiliation07:35 - Disproving ICE’s Narrative on Renee Good16:13 - The Importance of Peaceful Protest22:15 - Breaking Through the Rage Economy with Humor30:53 - Introducing Teen Rogue: A Platform for Young Voices36:32 - Blue Anchor’s Plan to Defeat Susan Collins</p> yes00:43:5220261How Democrats Can Break Through Trump's Lies With Laughterfull<![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE: On the Ground with No Kings Protest Sponsors]]>New. Digital. Now. and The  @BlueAnchorProject  joined a coalition of national grassroots Democratic organizations to sponsor No Kings protests across the country in response to Trump's military parade on June 14, 2025. The rallies were a massive success, while nobody showed up to Trump's parade. Hear from our team on the ground at the rallies as we discuss the atmosphere of peaceful protest and what's next for the movement.Were you at a No Kings protest? Tell us about your experience here, and we may share your response (anonymously) with the media: https://newdigitalnow.us/nokings

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/EXCLUSIVE-On-the-Ground-with-No-Kings-Protest-Sponsors-e354e59029e9818-9fce-4ea1-86c2-3eeeb2d70240Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:19:00 GMT<p>New. Digital. Now. and The <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCoiE2BTUr7CHmWezOoROlmA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> @BlueAnchorProject </a> joined a coalition of national grassroots Democratic organizations to sponsor No Kings protests across the country in response to Trump's military parade on June 14, 2025. The rallies were a massive success, while nobody showed up to Trump's parade. Hear from our team on the ground at the rallies as we discuss the atmosphere of peaceful protest and what's next for the movement.Were you at a No Kings protest? Tell us about your experience here, and we may share your response (anonymously) with the media: <a href="https://newdigitalnow.us/nokings" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://newdigitalnow.us/nokings</a></p> no00:09:50202511EXCLUSIVE: On the Ground with No Kings Protest Sponsorsfull<![CDATA[Concepts of a Plan to Fix the Media (And How They Covered Trump and Elon's Shutdown Threat)]]>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we break down how various news outlets covered Trump and Elon’s shutdown threat to figure out why only 51% of Democrats like you trust the media!


Join the conversation! Submit your question to our Q&A for next episode. No topic is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations. Chapters: 00:00 - Focus Group Results: Trust in Media 02:06 - Around The News: TV Sources 12:43 - Around the News: Print Journalism 19:46 - Elon Musk's Influence on Media and Politics 21:07 - Around the News: Pod Save America 27:20 - Concepts of a Plan for What's Next 30:25 - Q&A: Where are the Democrats? 37:20 - Final Q&A of 2024

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Concepts-of-a-Plan-to-Fix-the-Media-And-How-They-Covered-Trump-and-Elons-Shutdown-Threat-e2sjjv7fdfc3466-e404-4705-8b88-dac9b1acbbccSat, 21 Dec 2024 03:04:28 GMT<p>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we break down how various news outlets covered Trump and Elon’s shutdown threat to figure out why only 51% of Democrats like you trust the media!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Join the conversation! Submit your question to our Q&amp;A for next episode. No topic is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations. Chapters: 00:00 - Focus Group Results: Trust in Media 02:06 - Around The News: TV Sources 12:43 - Around the News: Print Journalism 19:46 - Elon Musk's Influence on Media and Politics 21:07 - Around the News: Pod Save America 27:20 - Concepts of a Plan for What's Next 30:25 - Q&amp;A: Where are the Democrats? 37:20 - Final Q&amp;A of 2024</p> no00:38:5120244Concepts of a Plan to Fix the Media (And How They Covered Trump and Elon's Shutdown Threat)full<![CDATA[Concepts of a Holiday Q&A (ft. Questions and Comments from our Supporters)]]>On our final episode of Concepts of a Pod for 2024, we respond to your most frequently asked questions and comments as we get ready to rebuild the Democratic media strategy for the new year.


Join the conversation! Submit your question to our Q&A for next episode. No topic is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond


New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.


Chapters:

00:00 - Concepts of a Holiday Q&A

00:39 - Question #1: Where is Kamala?

04:05 - Question #2: Why are Democrats so Tone Deaf?

07:06 - Question #3: When Will Dems Pull it Together?

08:39 - Comment #1: Raw Emotions

11:08 - Frequent Comment: Citizens United

14:50 - Comment #2: Gaslighting Fundraising Emails

16:48 - Comment #3: Run Primaries!

19:18 - Comment #4: 2028 Primary Picks

23:08 - Comment #5: Get Stuff Done

24:40 - Question #4: Why So Much $ on TV Ads?

26:56 - Question #5: Why Do Dems Destroy Their Best People?

31:44 - Comment #6: Dems Need to Counter Right-Wing Media

32:51 - What's Next?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Concepts-of-a-Holiday-QA-ft--Questions-and-Comments-from-our-Supporters-e2souece07082b4-25da-49d3-998c-68a6e548aba5Thu, 26 Dec 2024 15:59:43 GMT<p>On our final episode of Concepts of a Pod for 2024, we respond to your most frequently asked questions and comments as we get ready to rebuild the Democratic media strategy for the new year.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Join the conversation! Submit your question to our Q&amp;A for next episode. No topic is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond</p> <p><br /></p> <p>New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Chapters:</p> <p>00:00 - Concepts of a Holiday Q&amp;A</p> <p>00:39 - Question #1: Where is Kamala?</p> <p>04:05 - Question #2: Why are Democrats so Tone Deaf?</p> <p>07:06 - Question #3: When Will Dems Pull it Together?</p> <p>08:39 - Comment #1: Raw Emotions</p> <p>11:08 - Frequent Comment: Citizens United</p> <p>14:50 - Comment #2: Gaslighting Fundraising Emails</p> <p>16:48 - Comment #3: Run Primaries!</p> <p>19:18 - Comment #4: 2028 Primary Picks</p> <p>23:08 - Comment #5: Get Stuff Done</p> <p>24:40 - Question #4: Why So Much $ on TV Ads?</p> <p>26:56 - Question #5: Why Do Dems Destroy Their Best People?</p> <p>31:44 - Comment #6: Dems Need to Counter Right-Wing Media</p> <p>32:51 - What's Next?</p> yes00:35:5720245Concepts of a Holiday Q&A (ft. Questions and Comments from our Supporters)full<![CDATA[The Real State of Trump's Union]]>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we discuss Trump's disastrous Oval Office meeting with Zelenskyy and how our Focus Group thinks Democrats should fight back. We also take a look at the first successful petitions from our new petition system.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/The-Real-State-of-Trumps-Union-e3546gm289a3f5d-62f6-4131-bc11-06d017ea4846Wed, 05 Mar 2025 20:09:00 GMT<p>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we discuss Trump's disastrous Oval Office meeting with Zelenskyy and how our Focus Group thinks Democrats should fight back. We also take a look at the first successful petitions from our new petition system.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.</p> no00:52:1220256The Real State of Trump's Unionfull<![CDATA[What Democrats Can Learn from Charlie Kirk — Part 2: A Turning Point for the Left]]>In part 2 of this special episode, we discuss how Republicans are exploiting the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk to silence Democrats. Then, we share how we’re turning real feedback from supporters like you into our own Turning Point to help Democrats meet the moment.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/What-Democrats-Can-Learn-from-Charlie-Kirk--Part-2-A-Turning-Point-for-the-Left-e3935lh842eb59a-f946-49ca-ac0c-9ed457d2230aWed, 17 Sep 2025 13:33:00 GMT<p>In part 2 of this special episode, we discuss how Republicans are exploiting the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk to silence Democrats. Then, we share how we’re turning real feedback from supporters like you into our own Turning Point to help Democrats meet the moment.</p> no00:48:07202518What Democrats Can Learn from Charlie Kirk — Part 2: A Turning Point for the Leftfull<![CDATA[Concepts of a Law & Order Episode (and what Democrats can learn from the online reaction to Luigi Mangione)]]>On this episode, we break down the internet's reaction to the assassination of Brian Thompson and Luigi Mangione's arrest. Then, we talk about the lessons the Democratic Party can learn from all this as we figure out how to rebuild in a second Trump administration.


Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&A. Nothing is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond


New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.


Chapters:

00:00 - Living Through a Law & Order Episode

08:05 - Luigi Mangione's Motives and Manifesto

15:35 - Lessons for Democrats

27:39 - Focus Group Thoughts on Shifting Political Norms

34:53 - Q&A 1: What Happened to the Rule of Law?

40:25 - Q&A 2: Where Did All the Money Go?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Concepts-of-a-Law--Order-Episode-and-what-Democrats-can-learn-from-the-online-reaction-to-Luigi-Mangione-e2sbqnk452b098f-d3ed-423e-aeb4-bf2c856ef71cSun, 15 Dec 2024 16:19:07 GMT<p>On this episode, we break down the internet's reaction to the assassination of Brian Thompson and Luigi Mangione's arrest. Then, we talk about the lessons the Democratic Party can learn from all this as we figure out how to rebuild in a second Trump administration.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Join the conversation! Let us know what topics you want to hear about on future episodes and add to the Q&amp;A. Nothing is off-limits: https://newdigitalnow.us/respond</p> <p><br /></p> <p>New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Chapters:</p> <p>00:00 - Living Through a Law &amp; Order Episode</p> <p>08:05 - Luigi Mangione's Motives and Manifesto</p> <p>15:35 - Lessons for Democrats</p> <p>27:39 - Focus Group Thoughts on Shifting Political Norms</p> <p>34:53 - Q&amp;A 1: What Happened to the Rule of Law?</p> <p>40:25 - Q&amp;A 2: Where Did All the Money Go?</p> yes00:45:2520243Concepts of a Law & Order Episode (and what Democrats can learn from the online reaction to Luigi Mangione)full<![CDATA[What Democrats Can Learn from Charlie Kirk — Part 1: The Tragedy of Political Violence]]>In part 1 of this 2-part special episode, we share raw reactions to the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and the tragedies of political and gun violence in America. Then, we talk about how the political press responded and what Democrats can learn, all guided by comments from supporters like you.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/What-Democrats-Can-Learn-from-Charlie-Kirk--Part-1-The-Tragedy-of-Political-Violence-e38bpdu2056cf83-7d3d-4a3c-9ee3-0d5119364856Sat, 13 Sep 2025 15:50:00 GMT<p>In part 1 of this 2-part special episode, we share raw reactions to the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk and the tragedies of political and gun violence in America. Then, we talk about how the political press responded and what Democrats can learn, all guided by comments from supporters like you.</p> yes00:31:29202517What Democrats Can Learn from Charlie Kirk — Part 1: The Tragedy of Political Violencefull<![CDATA[EXCLUSIVE Interview w/ TX Rep. Rafael Anchía]]>On this special episode of Concepts of a Pod, we bring you an exclusive interview with Rep. Rafael Anchía, one of the Texas Democrats who left the state to stop Republican’s mid-cycle redistricting. All questions were written by supporters like you.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/EXCLUSIVE-Interview-w-TX-Rep--Rafael-Ancha-e36mhj21339b3a0-35fd-4f5e-974d-b173cab2c657Sun, 10 Aug 2025 21:51:26 GMT<p>On this special episode of Concepts of a Pod, we bring you an exclusive interview with Rep. Rafael Anchía, one of the Texas Democrats who left the state to stop Republican’s mid-cycle redistricting. All questions were written by supporters like you.</p> no00:14:03202515EXCLUSIVE Interview w/ TX Rep. Rafael Anchíabonus<![CDATA[Are the Texts Tanking Democrats' Approval Rating?]]>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we discuss supporter reactions to Democrats’ texts and emails and whether or not they’re contributing to the party’s tanking approval rating.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Are-the-Texts-Tanking-Democrats-Approval-Rating-e36de7b1d21a2b1-91ba-4674-96c3-ec4cde2429b0Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:40:18 GMT<p>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we discuss supporter reactions to Democrats’ texts and emails and whether or not they’re contributing to the party’s tanking approval rating.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.</p> no00:45:06202514Are the Texts Tanking Democrats' Approval Rating?full<![CDATA[No Kings 2 Supporter Q&A]]>See the answers to supporters' questions for the No Kings national organizing team on this EXCLUSIVE episode of Concepts of a Pod!


New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:42 - Where can I find my protest? (and all the logistics)05:28 - Why aren't there more protests?14:07 - What do I do if the feds show up?18:57 - Can I bring weapons for self defense? (Answer: NO!!!)23:53 - How are organizers building awareness of No Kings Day?30:42 - What should our protest signs say?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/No-Kings-2-Supporter-QA-e39is03332b86ac-aedb-4a27-90a8-d25d5b7c0b9dWed, 15 Oct 2025 16:08:27 GMT<p>See the answers to supporters' questions for the No Kings national organizing team on this EXCLUSIVE episode of Concepts of a Pod!</p><p><br /></p><p>New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the 2024 election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in power, it's time to have the hard conversations.Chapters:00:00 - Intro02:42 - Where can I find my protest? (and all the logistics)05:28 - Why aren't there more protests?14:07 - What do I do if the feds show up?18:57 - Can I bring weapons for self defense? (Answer: NO!!!)23:53 - How are organizers building awareness of No Kings Day?30:42 - What should our protest signs say?</p> no00:32:27202520No Kings 2 Supporter Q&Afull<![CDATA[No Kings 2 On-The-Ground Protest Recap]]>See our No Kings protest recap with members of national organizing team (and featuring comments from supporters like you) on this EXCLUSIVE episode of Concepts of a Pod!

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/No-Kings-2-On-The-Ground-Protest-Recap-e39v1mc2915fd5b-3eaf-4d50-a039-483ad0cb2ec5Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:19:39 GMT<p>See our No Kings protest recap with members of national organizing team (and featuring comments from supporters like you) on this EXCLUSIVE episode of Concepts of a Pod!</p> no00:34:50202521No Kings 2 On-The-Ground Protest Recapfull<![CDATA[Concepts of an Alliance to Restore the Democrats (Ft. The Blue Anchor Project)]]>In a bold response to the systemic failures of the Democratic Party’s consultant class and elite leadership, The Blue Anchor Project  is joining us as our first on-the-ground partner in a new alliance to empower working-class voters, counter misinformation, rebuild donor trust, and restore the Democratic Party’s commitment to real, grassroots-driven progress. They sat down with us on Concepts of a Pod to tell you more about their work!


Join the conversation! Sign up for updates from our grassroots partners and submit your question to our Q&A for next episode. No topic is off-limits, ⁠click here⁠!


New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting from Kamala's campaign, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations with the people doing the work.


Chapters:

00:00 - Fundraising With Honesty (Inspired by The West Wing)

03:30 - Introducing Our First Partner Org: The Blue Anchor Project

07:33 - How Democrats Stay Relevant As Trump Destroys the Country

20:48 - Our Strategy for Political Reengagement

25:36 - Where the Resist Libs Went Wrong

33:35 - Q&A: Other Than Money, What Can I Do?

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Concepts-of-an-Alliance-to-Restore-the-Democrats-Ft--The-Blue-Anchor-Project-e2ugrfe25a286a9-7e0b-43a7-b13a-27373684491cThu, 06 Feb 2025 16:19:21 GMT<p>In a bold response to the systemic failures of the Democratic Party’s consultant class and elite leadership, The Blue Anchor Project  is joining us as our first on-the-ground partner in a new alliance to empower working-class voters, counter misinformation, rebuild donor trust, and restore the Democratic Party’s commitment to real, grassroots-driven progress. They sat down with us on Concepts of a Pod to tell you more about their work!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Join the conversation! Sign up for updates from our grassroots partners and submit your question to our Q&amp;A for next episode. No topic is off-limits, <a href="https://newdigitalnow.us/respond" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">⁠click here⁠</a>!</p> <p><br /></p> <p>New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting from Kamala's campaign, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations with the people doing the work.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Chapters:</p> <p>00:00 - Fundraising With Honesty (Inspired by The West Wing)</p> <p>03:30 - Introducing Our First Partner Org: The Blue Anchor Project</p> <p>07:33 - How Democrats Stay Relevant As Trump Destroys the Country</p> <p>20:48 - Our Strategy for Political Reengagement</p> <p>25:36 - Where the Resist Libs Went Wrong</p> <p>33:35 - Q&amp;A: Other Than Money, What Can I Do?</p> yes00:37:2320254Concepts of an Alliance to Restore the Democrats (Ft. The Blue Anchor Project)full<![CDATA[Breaking Down Machine Politics: From MTG and the Epstein Files to Democratic Primaries]]>Between the Epstein files on the right and party leaders meddling in primaries on the left, everyone is fed up with machine politics! We break it all down on this episode of Concepts of a Pod.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Breaking-Down-Machine-Politics-From-MTG-and-the-Epstein-Files-to-Democratic-Primaries-e3b8ffh8af82b51-34a6-44f4-b879-5a56410eb4acThu, 20 Nov 2025 20:07:49 GMT<p>Between the Epstein files on the right and party leaders meddling in primaries on the left, everyone is fed up with machine politics! We break it all down on this episode of Concepts of a Pod.</p> yes00:39:38202523Breaking Down Machine Politics: From MTG and the Epstein Files to Democratic Primariesfull<![CDATA[The Future of the Democratic Party is Local: 2025 Election Recap]]>It’s official: the future of the Democratic Party is at the state level! See our full 2025 Election recap on this episode of Concepts of a Pod.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/The-Future-of-the-Democratic-Party-is-Local-2025-Election-Recap-e3al8kte7c9e187-85e3-468d-9354-16f349611b4eWed, 05 Nov 2025 20:10:00 GMT<p>It’s official: the future of the Democratic Party is at the state level! See our full 2025 Election recap on this episode of Concepts of a Pod.</p> no00:41:27202522The Future of the Democratic Party is Local: 2025 Election Recapfull<![CDATA[Concepts of What Democrats Thought of Trump's First Week (and our new strategy to fight back)]]>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we share our Democratic focus group’s thoughts and comments on Trump’s first week as we figure out a new strategy to fight back.


Join the conversation! Let us know who you think the new DNC chair should be, or submit your question to our Q&A for next episode. No topic is off-limits, respond here! New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations. Chapters: 00:00 - Anti-Trump Outrage and the Democratic Leadership Void (ft. Pete Buttigieg) 04:04 - Trump's Reality TV-Inspired Political Strategy 07:55 - Venn Diagram of Outrage: Processing the News Effectively 13:19 - Where Democrats Should Focus the Fight 18:14 - Are Social Media Companies Censoring Democrats? 23:45 - Our Response to Supporter Concerns About Democratic Texts 31:30 - How We’ll Do Better (and Thoughts on the DNC Chair Race)

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Concepts-of-What-Democrats-Thought-of-Trumps-First-Week-and-our-new-strategy-to-fight-back-e2u2jldad66c3c9-b640-45ae-a1ba-f58ccedfe40fMon, 27 Jan 2025 21:15:16 GMT<p>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, we share our Democratic focus group’s thoughts and comments on Trump’s first week as we figure out a new strategy to fight back.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Join the conversation! Let us know who you think the new DNC chair should be, or submit your question to our Q&amp;A for next episode. No topic is off-limits, <a href="https://newdigitalnow.us/respond" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">respond here</a>! New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump won AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations. Chapters: 00:00 - Anti-Trump Outrage and the Democratic Leadership Void (ft. Pete Buttigieg) 04:04 - Trump's Reality TV-Inspired Political Strategy 07:55 - Venn Diagram of Outrage: Processing the News Effectively 13:19 - Where Democrats Should Focus the Fight 18:14 - Are Social Media Companies Censoring Democrats? 23:45 - Our Response to Supporter Concerns About Democratic Texts 31:30 - How We’ll Do Better (and Thoughts on the DNC Chair Race)</p> yes00:34:1320253Concepts of What Democrats Thought of Trump's First Week (and our new strategy to fight back)full<![CDATA[How Democrats Can Beat Burnout]]>On this episode, we discuss the lead-up to the government shutdown and read comments from supporters like you on how we fix the state of burnout in the Democratic Party.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/How-Democrats-Can-Beat-Burnout-e39irsu310f90cc-249a-47df-be9e-e28d97cafae1Sat, 04 Oct 2025 16:04:00 GMT<p>On this episode, we discuss the lead-up to the government shutdown and read comments from supporters like you on how we fix the state of burnout in the Democratic Party.</p> no00:48:47202519How Democrats Can Beat Burnoutfull<![CDATA[Democrats React to Cory Booker's Record-Breaking Speech]]>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, the Blue Anchor Project team joined us live to watch Cory Booker break the record for longest speech on the Senate floor. Then, we discuss the work we’re doing to continue his momentum.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.

]]>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conceptsofapod/episodes/Democrats-React-to-Cory-Bookers-Record-Breaking-Speech-e354777eae04630-e3d0-4212-a275-b2124cd72776Thu, 03 Apr 2025 19:32:00 GMT<p>On this episode of Concepts of a Pod, the Blue Anchor Project team joined us live to watch Cory Booker break the record for longest speech on the Senate floor. Then, we discuss the work we’re doing to continue his momentum.New. Digital. Now. built the nation's largest focus group of grassroots Democrats to figure out how we can fix our party. We kept things behind the scenes during the election to avoid distracting the media, but now that Trump is back in office AGAIN, it's time to have the hard conversations.</p> no00:50:3320259Democrats React to Cory Booker's Record-Breaking Speechfull