The FrameLab podcast returns. Gil Duran speaks with pollster Stephen Clermont about a new survey that shows Democratic leaders need to talk about "freedom" and being "for the people." Dr. Lakoff weighs in with his analysis at minute 30. See the full poll at https://futuremajority.org/wp-content/uploads/FM-Movable-Voters-Report.pdf

Gil provides an update for 2024 and shares information about The FrameLab Newsletter (http://www.theframelab.com)

In Ep. 20, George and Gil discuss the press' need to take the authoritarian threat to democracy more seriously. They also discuss how hate groups help frame the discussion around immigration in the press. And they analyze why "defund the police" failed as a political frame. (Recorded on 12/13/21)

The FrameLab podcast returns. George and Gil discuss freedom, empathy and COVID-19 vaccines, as well as the differences between conservative and progressive definitions of freedom. Also: George answers questions from listeners.

In Episode 18, George and Gil discuss Bloomberg's entry into the 2020 Democratic primary and what it means.

In Episode 17 of Framelab, George and Gil return to discuss the dangers, challenges and frames of impeachment.

In Episode 16 of FrameLab, George and Gil discuss Kamala 2020, AOC and framing, and Nancy Pelosi's sound defeat of Trump's wall of hate.

In Episode 15, George and Gil discuss some guiding principles that reporters, editors, politicians, social media influencers and citizens can use to protect the truth from lies and propaganda.

George and Gil discuss Trump's use of weaponized lies, and how to combat them by making Truth Sandwiches.

George and Gil return from a break to discuss the results of the 2018 midterm elections and the lessons for 2020. George reviews the role of metaphor in political worldview. George explains how hate speech differs from free speech -- and answers a reader's question about the difference between hate speech and a fist.

In Episode 12 of the FrameLab podcast, George and Gil discuss how Trump is embarked on a strategy to put himself above the law and escape justice by 1. Appointing Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and 2. Issuing symbolic pardons as a message to his incriminated cronies.