A News (Istanbul, Turkiye)
Aired live October 31, 2024: Cliston Brown speaks with Dilek Tuna about the different prospects for U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel/Palestine and Russia/Ukraine, depending upon the outcome of the upcoming presidential election.
CY Interview
Recorded October 27, 2024 and aired October 29, 2024: In the third and final installment of CY Interview’s 2024 U.S. elections previews, Cliston Brown discusses the upcoming U.S. presidential election with host Chris Yandek.
Times of India
Recorded October 25, 2024 and aired October 26, 2024: Cliston Brown discusses the upcoming U.S. presidential election with host Aditi Prasad.
CY Interview
Recorded October 19, 2024 and aired October 20, 2024: Cliston Brown discusses the upcoming U.S. House of Representatives elections with host Chris Yandek.
CY Interview
Recorded and aired October 12, 2024: Cliston Brown discusses the upcoming U.S. Senate elections with host Chris Yandek.
OneIndia News
Recording aired September 11, 2024: Cliston Brown discusses the previous day’s debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
The Play Typer Guy Podcast
Recording aired July 22, 2024: Cliston Brown discusses the impending (but as-yet unknown) end of the Biden campaign with host Stephen Robinson.
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live June 9, 2023: Cliston Brown discusses another Donald Trump indictment with anchor Andy Boyns.
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live April 4, 2023: Cliston Brown discusses the Donald Trump indictment with anchor Andy Boyns.
India Ahead News (New Delhi, India)
Aired live April 28, 2022: Cliston Brown participates in a panel discussion, led by Neha Khanna, to discuss the implications of Elon Musk’s $44 billion bid to buy Twitter.
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live April 27, 2022: Cliston Brown discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine with anchor Andy Boyns.
Quoted in article: Twitter Addresses Concerns That Some Accounts Lost Followers After Musk Buy
By Patricia McKnight, Newsweek, April 26, 2022
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live March 24, 2022: Cliston Brown discusses the ongoing war in Ukraine and Russian propaganda, with anchor Zaviar Ahmed.
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live March 10, 2022: Cliston Brown discusses the war in Ukraine, and the response of the international community, with anchor Andy Boyns.
CY Interview: Panel Discussion on the War in Ukraine
Recording aired March 2, 2022; Cliston Brown joins Jonathan Alter and Jay Bildstein as panelists to discuss the war in Ukraine and the potential outcomes of international involvement.
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live March 1, 2022; Cliston Brown discusses how the war in Ukraine compares to the recent conflict in Afghanistan, as well as Vladimir Putin’s endgame in Ukraine, with anchor Zavier Ahmad.
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live February 27, 2022; Cliston Brown discusses the war in Ukraine and the response of the international community with anchor Mark Mourad Hammami.
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live February 24, 2022; Cliston Brown discusses the international crisis provoked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine with anchor Andy Boyns.
CY Interview: 2021 In Review and the Year Ahead
Recording aired January 2, 2022: Cliston Brown talks with Chris Yandek and Jay Bildstein about 2021 in U.S. politics and what lies ahead in 2022.
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live September 3, 2021; Cliston Brown discusses the situation in Afghanistan with anchor Mark Mourad Hammami.
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live March 9, 2021; Cliston Brown discusses the passage of the U.S. stimulus package and the ongoing difficulties between the moderate and progressive wings of the Democratic Party.
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live February 23, 2021; Cliston Brown discusses the politics of the pandemic, the weather disaster in Texas, and immigration.
A News (Istanbul, Turkey)
Aired live February 15, 2021; Andy Boyns interviews Cliston Brown about the results of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump and the future of American democracy.
CY Interview: Attempted Coup d’Etat In America, A Discussion
Recorded January 10, 2021; Aired January 11, 2021. Cliston Brown appears in a joint interview with legendary attorney and civil rights advocate Gloria Allred on the CY Interview program with Chris Yandek and Jay Bildstein to discuss the violent mob action against the government during the events of January 6, 2021.
CY Interview: Georgia Senate Runoffs
Recorded January 3, 2021; Aired January 4, 2021. Cliston Brown talks with Chris Yandek and Jay Bildstein about the Georgia Senate runoff elections pitting incumbent Republican Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue against Democratic challengers Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff.
CY Interview
Recorded November 22, 2020; Aired November 24, 2020. Cliston Brown talks with Chris Yandek and Jay Bildstein about the ongoing failures of Donald Trump to overturn the election results, the upcoming Georgia Senate runoffs, and the prospects for national progress going forward.
Quoted in article: U.S. Elections: Remaining Swing States Hold Key to Victory
Posted at TheNationalNews.com, November 4, 2020
CY Interview
Recorded October 4, 2020; Aired October 6, 2020. Another discussion with Chris Yandek and Jay Bildstein about the 2020 elections, including the improving prospects for Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
CY Interview
Recorded September 11, 2020; Aired September 18, 2020. Discussion with Chris Yandek and Jay Bildstein about the state of the 2020 presidential and Congressional races.
Quoted in article: Harvard Pal’s Backing of Liz Warren For VP Called ‘Offensive’
By Joe Battenfeld and Hillary Chabot, Boston Herald, June 16, 2020
California’s Top Two Primary System Still A Focus Of Debate
California Globe, June 11, 2018
Voters’ Second Or Third Choices Likely To Determine New SF Mayor
California Globe, May 22, 2018
Net Neutrality: Democrats’ Ticket To The Millennial Vote And Midterm Success
New York Observer, May 22, 2018
Democrats Are Wasting Millions By Messing With Texas
New York Observer, March 19, 2018
Democrats Will Win As The Anti-Trump Party
New York Observer, March 6, 2018
If You Don’t Vote, You Can’t Talk Gun Control
New York Observer, February 16, 2018
Democrats and Republicans Need A Divorce
New York Observer, February 6, 2018
Women Are Powering Democrats’ Impending 2018 Takeover
New York Observer, January 26, 2018
Shutdown Presents Lose-Lose For Republicans, Win-Win For Democrats
New York Observer, January 22, 2018
With Midterm Victory In Sight, Democrats Must Prepare To Ride The Wave
New York Observer, January 15, 2018
2017: The Year Of Progressive Amnesia
New York Observer, December 28, 2017
Net Neutrality: Democrats’ Missed Opportunity
New York Observer, December 4, 2017
Stop Saying Roy Moore Is Like Bill Clinton and JFK
New York Observer, November 16, 2017
Decrepit Democratic Party Is Nearing Its Final Collapse
New York Observer, November 6, 2017
Desperate Democrats Revive Ghosts Of Politicians Past In Tennessee
New York Observer, October 19, 2017
Stuffy, Focus-Grouped Democrats Need To Quit Walking On Eggshells
New York Observer, September 27, 2017
Quoted in article: This Is What It Would Take To Invoke The 25th Amendment To Remove Donald Trump
By Jordan Rosenfeld, Second Nexus, September 9, 2017
Team Blue’s Paradox: Unqualified Candidates Win
New York Observer, September 8, 2017
Democrats, Your Hatred of Donald Trump Plays To His Advantage
New York Observer, September 1, 2017
Dear Democrats: It’s Time To Move On
New York Observer, August 1, 2017
To Dump Trump In 2020, Democrats Need A Wild Card
New York Observer, July 12, 2017
From One Democrat To Another: I’m Sorry, But Trump Is Here To Stay
New York Observer, July 4, 2017
This Is How The GOP Health Care Bill Rips Off Poor People
New York Observer, June 28, 2017
What Ossoff’s Near-Flip of a Blood Red District Means for Team Blue
New York Observer, June 21, 2017
To Advance In Blood-Red States, Democrats Need To Abandon Them
New York Observer, June 16, 2017
It’s Okay If You’re A Republican
New York Observer, May 31, 2017
Don’t Impeach: The Liberal Case For Not Removing Trump
New York Observer, May 16, 2017
Wake Up: Politicians Don’t Listen To Phone Calls And Protests
New York Observer, May 8, 2017
Dear Donald Trump: The Civil War Never Actually Ended
New York Observer, May 2, 2017
Quoted in article: Trump’s First 100 Days: Legislative Victories Are Sparse, But Officials Hopeful
By Derek Johnson, Federal Soup, April 27, 2017
Where Berners And Trumpkins Unite: Failure To Employ Basic Logic
New York Observer, April 24, 2017
For 2018, Moderate Democrats Are Progressives’ Last Hope
New York Observer, April 19, 2017
Dear Democrats: Nobody Wants To Associate With The Weak
New York Observer, April 18, 2017
Earth To Idealists: Everything Is Political, Especially Court Appointees
New York Observer, April 7, 2017
Stop Letting The GOP Play Democrats For Fools: Filibuster Neil Gorsuch
New York Observer, April 3, 2017
A Word To Team Blue: Let The Republicans Self-Destruct
New York Observer, March 31, 2017
Because Democrats Need A Refresher Course on How To Be Effective
New York Observer, March 27, 2017
Brown-Harris 2020: A Ticket To Threaten Trump’s Reelection
New York Observer, March 1, 2017
Twitter’s Democrats Lack Originality: Impeaching Trump Will Never Happen
New York Observer, February 21, 2017
The Hal Ginsberg Podcast (Halcast)
Aired February 21, 2017; recorded February 20, 2017. Cliston joins host Hal Ginsberg and fellow guest Danny Cardwell to discuss what Democrats and progressives can do right now, with the Democratic Party controlling none of the levers of power.
The Democratic Party Won’t Win Elections Until Liberals Make Peace
New York Observer, February 17, 2017
Democrats Need To Stop Hoping Republicans In Congress Will See The Light
New York Observer, February 14, 2017
Sorry, Marches Won’t Win Battles
New York Observer, January 22, 2017
Dear Democrats: Nobody Cares About Your Feelings
New York Observer, January 16, 2017
The Worst Could Be Yet To Come For Democrats
New York Observer, December 12, 2016
Partisan Polarization Has Not Stopped Insurance Legislation
W.I.N. Magazine, December 1, 2016
Democrats Are The Party Of Denial
New York Observer, November 17, 2016
How We Blew It
New York Observer, November 11, 2016
Clinton Will Win, But Her Victory Will Be Short Lived
New York Observer, November 7, 2016
The RNC Spins, But Trump Is Still Sputtering
New York Observer, November 3, 2016
Legislative Races Could Determine Control of Several States
New York Observer, October 26, 2016
A Democratic Down-Ballot Wave Is Not Guaranteed
New York Observer, October 19, 2016
Indiana Might Say Goodbye To Bayh
New York Observer, October 12, 2016
Clinton’s Position Erodes Significantly Since Labor Day Forecast
New York Observer, October 4, 2016
Far-Fetched Scenario: How Gary Johnson Could Win The Presidency
New York Observer, September 20, 2016
Don’t Give Third Parties A Second Thought
New York Observer, September 13, 2016
Headed Into Home Stretch, Clinton Is Poised For Victory
New York Observer, September 6, 2016
You’re Stupid, Wrong And Ugly
New York Observer, August 29, 2016
Clinton Can Play It Safe, But That Won’t Help Her Party
New York Observer, August 24, 2016
Democratic Senate Candidates Lagging Behind Clinton
New York Observer, August 18, 2016
Ready, Fire, Aim: The Left’s Suicide Wing Prepares To Self-Destruct Again
New York Observer, August 9, 2016
Inside Story: Could A Third Party Crash The White House Race?
Aired on Al Jazeera English, August 5, 2016; Cliston Brown joins Republican analyst Joe Watkins and Iona College political science professor Jeanne Zaino on a panel to discuss U.S. third parties and what (if any) effect they may have on the 2016 presidential race. Hosted by Jane Dutton.
The Pennsylvania Polka: Every Election Year Is Groundhog Day In The Keystone State
New York Observer, August 3, 2016
We’ll Never Escape The Two-Party System
New York Observer, July 26, 2016
Gary Johnson’s Quest To Shake Up The Race
New York Observer, July 22, 2016
What To Expect When You’re Electing
Speech to the Western States Surplus Lines Conference, recorded July 14, 2016 at the Fairmont Chateau, Whistler, British Columbia
VEEP-Hype: Nobody Votes For The Running Mate
New York Observer, July 12, 2016
The State of the Senate Races
New York Observer, July 6, 2016
Clip From Left, Right, Center With David Shaw
Aired on Sirius XM Patriot (Channel 125), June 27, 2016; taped June 26, 2016 at Politicon in Pasadena, California
Democrats Prep Path To Victory On Gun Control
New York Observer, June 23, 2016
Millennials and the 2016 Election, June 21, 2016
Millennial Talk With Chelsea Krost
Hillary Has The Edge At The Starting Gate
New York Observer, June 20, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, June 15, 2016
Segment begins at 24:56—In the final “Listen to Cliston” segment (at least for now), Cliston wishes Hal the best of luck on his future plans, and discussion focuses on gun control politics and the downward spiral of the Trump campaign.
According To Gun Lobbyists, The Price Of A Human Life Is About $36,905
New York Observer, June 15, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, June 8, 2016
Segment begins at 28:20—Cliston and Hal discuss the last big round of presidential primaries and prospects for the fall campaign.
Latinos Are Registering In Droves To Dump Trump
New York Observer, June 6, 2016
It’s Time To Ditch The Caucuses
New York Observer, June 1, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, May 25, 2016
Segment begins at 25:05—Discussion centers on Cliston’s new Observer column, “Give Bernie What He Wants”, in which Hal is quoted extensively. Hal and Cliston also discuss how the Clinton-vs.-Trump race is developing and whether Clinton’s numbers will rebound, and touch on what should happen with controversial Democratic National Committee chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Give Bernie What He Wants
New York Observer, May 24, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, May 18, 2016
Segment begins at 25:28—Hal and Cliston discuss the complete breakdown of order at the recent Nevada state convention, whether Bernie Sanders and his supporters are going to far with their “politics of grievance,” and what it might mean for Democrats in the November election against Donald Trump
Goodbye Democrats, Adios GOP, The Party Is Ending
New York Observer, May 18, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, May 11, 2016
Segment begins at 25:32—Hal and Cliston discuss whether Bernie Sanders is doing the progressive cause more harm than good by staying in the Democratic race and continuing to drive up Hillary Clinton’s negatives. Also, what should Clinton do to win over skeptical progressives? And if Democrats win big in November’s presidential race, how many Senate seats do they pick up?
Down-Ballot Blues: GOP Is Right To Fear Trump’s Impact
New York Observer, May 10, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, May 4, 2016
Segment begins at 17:30—Hal and Cliston review the results of the Indiana primary and discuss Cliston’s column regarding Donald Trump’s chances of winning the general election; also discussed: What does Bernie Sanders want and how should Hillary Clinton proceed?
No Amount Of Working Class Whites Can Win Trump The White House
New York Observer, May 3, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Apr. 27, 2016
Segment begins at 24:25—Hal and Cliston discuss the state of the presidential race: why progressives need to get behind Hillary Clinton; whether Donald Trump is on pace to win the Republican nomination and whether he can win the general election; and why Bernie Sanders isn’t using his massive fundraising to help downballot progressives.
Now Is Not The Time To Teach The DNC A Lesson
New York Observer, April 26, 2016
We Hold This Truth To Be Self-Evident: Primary, Caucus Rules Must Go
New York Observer, April 19, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Apr. 13, 2016
Segment begins at 26:06—Discussion includes Cliston’s latest Observer column on the possibility of a Trump-Cruz ticket; whether Bernie Sanders is peaking too soon; why Sanders has struggled with African-American voters; whether Hillary Clinton really gives Democrats the best shot to win in November; and the controversial “bathroom bill” in North Carolina.
Trump and Cruz Have Two Choices: Hang Together Or Hang Separately
New York Observer, April 13, 2016
California, Here We Come
New York Observer, April 5, 2016
Bernie Will Hurt The Party If He Keeps Going After Hillary
New York Observer, March 29, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Mar. 23, 2016
Interview begins at 27:00—Hal discusses with Cliston his recent Observer column on Republican machinations to stop Donald Trump; other topics include the results of the March 22 primaries; what Bernie Sanders hopes to accomplish by staying in the Democratic race; and whether Democrats should be paying attention to the legitimate concerns of blue-collar Americans who are attracted to Trump.
The GOP Is Running Toward The Wrong Goal
New York Observer, March 21, 2016
Cruz Control: Why Ted Will Be Key At a Brokered Convention
New York Observer, March 17, 2016
Listen to Cliston, the Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Mar. 16, 2016
Interview begins at 26:41—Hal and Cliston discuss whether Bernie Sanders should drop out of the Democratic presidential race after getting swept in all five states on Tuesday, and also take a look at what happens next on the Republican side.
Speech to the Surplus Lines Law Group, Sonoma, California, Mar. 14, 2016
Cliston previews the March 15 primaries and takes questions about the state of the presidential race. Total length 52 minutes, 28 seconds. (Last few seconds inadvertently cut out.)
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Mar. 9, 2016
Interview begins at 27:05—Hal and Cliston discuss the results and implications of the March 8 primaries and which of the four leading candidates from the Republican and Democratic primaries was the biggest winner.
Risky Business: The Unorthodox Way the GOP Can Stop Donald Trump
New York Observer, March 7, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Mar. 2, 2016
Interview begins at 28:14—Hal and Cliston discuss the implications of the Super Tuesday results and turnout in the Democratic and Republican primary races.
The Ides of March Could Be the End of the GOP Establishment
New York Observer, February 29, 2016
It’s All About That Base: Clinton vs. Trump in November
New York Observer, February 24, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Feb. 24, 2016
Interview begins at 26:53—Hal and Cliston discuss whether Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have their respective presidential nominations wrapped up; whether Bernie Sanders pushed Clinton to the left; whether it is even possible for an “anti-establishment” candidate to win the Democratic nomination; and why Sanders supporters should back Clinton if she does win the nomination.
Day of Reckoning: Hillary and Bernie Battle For the Democratic Party’s Soul
New York Observer, February 19, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Feb. 17, 2016
Archived interview incomplete due to technical issues; Hal and Cliston discuss the politics of replacing deceased Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia; the upcoming Nevada Democratic caucuses; and the state of the Republican nominating race.
Crunch Time: The Rubber Meets the Road for Bernie Sanders
New York Observer, February 10, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Feb. 10, 2016
Interview begins at 26:38—Hal and Cliston discuss the results of Tuesday’s New Hampshire primaries and what they mean to the upcoming presidential nominating contests.
The Inevitable Crash and Bern: Even If Elected, Bernie’s Agenda is DOA
New York Observer, February 3, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Feb. 3, 2016
Interview begins at 15:15—Hal and Cliston discuss the results of Monday’s Iowa Caucuses and the implications for the upcoming presidential primaries and caucuses.
Michael Bloomberg Will Never Be the Next U.S. President
New York Observer, January 28, 2016
Listen to Cliston, The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Jan. 27, 2016
Interview begins at 23:04—Topics include Mike Bloomberg’s presidential trial balloon, the upcoming Democratic caucuses in Iowa, the standoff with insurrectionists in Oregon and the Flint, Michigan water crisis.
The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Jan. 21, 2016
Interview begins at 11:01—Topics include the media’s fixation with “Reagan Democrats” and the state of play in the Republican and Democratic presidential nominating races.
Newsflash to the GOP: There’s No Such Thing As A Reagan Democrat
New York Observer, Jan. 20, 2016
Political Powerball: The Top Ten “Election Lottery” Losses in American History
New York Observer, Jan. 12, 2016
The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Jan. 6, 2016
Interview begins at 24:37—Topics include the politics of immigration & customs raids against undocumented immigrants and what will happen after the Iowa caucuses.
Weeding the Iowa Caucus “Field of Dreams”
New York Observer, Jan. 4, 2016
Democrats Face Unholy 2016 Choice: GOP Or Gridlock
New York Observer, Dec. 18, 2015
Trumped: How Donald Keeps Republicans In Checkmate
New York Observer, Dec. 11, 2015
What If There Is No Obama Coalition?
New York Observer, Dec. 11, 2015
The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Nov. 25, 2015
Interview begins at 1:58:52—Topics include the Louisiana gubernatorial election and whether there is still hope for Democrats in the South, Democratic failures to convince voters to vote in their own interests, and the political fallout from the release of the Laquon McDonald shooting video in Chicago.
Louisiana’s Next Governor Is a Democrat, But the Solid South Is Still Solid Red
New York Observer, Nov. 23, 2015
Cruz Control: Firebrand Texas Senator Is Well Positioned in the GOP Sweepstakes
New York Observer, Nov. 9, 2015
The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Nov. 6, 2015
Interview begins at 26:34—Topic: Results of the Kentucky gubernatorial election and what it portends for the Democratic Party in the South
The Party’s Over: Kentucky Marks the End of the Democratic Party in the South
New York Observer, Nov. 5, 2015
The Democratic Race That Isn’t
New York Observer, Oct. 29, 2015
Follow the Money: Cash On Hand Shows Who’ll Drop Out Next
New York Observer, Oct. 16, 2015
The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Oct. 9, 2015
Interview begins at 48:46—Topic: the state of play in the presidential nominating races
Joe Biden: Will He Or Won’t He?
New York Observer, Oct. 8, 2015
There’s One Group Democrats Dominate: Non-Voters
New York Observer, Sept. 22, 2015
In 2016, GOP Faces Daunting Task of Breaching the Blue Wall
New York Observer, Sept. 10, 2015
The Hal Ginsberg Morning Show, Sept. 9, 2015
Interview begins at 58:40—Topic: “Clinton Derangement Syndrome” and how progressives are using some of the same attacks against Hillary Clinton that conservatives have been using for a quarter century.
Democrats Unlikely To Expand Electoral Map In 2016
New York Observer, Aug. 31, 2015
Democrat Celebration Is Premature: GOP Is Hardly DOA
New York Observer, Aug. 26, 2015
Doing the Limbo With Bernie: A Sanders Nomination Will Crater Down-Ballot Democrats
New York Observer, Aug. 21, 2015
Presentation on Political Engagement and the 2016 Elections
Delivered at the Western States Surplus Lines Conference, Sun Valley, Idaho, June 22, 2015