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$650 a Month, For Everyone: The American Dividend $650 a Month, For Everyone: The American Dividend
E05 Mar 30, 2025
$650 a Month, For Everyone: The American Dividend

Imagine $650 in your bank account every month, no strings attached. It’s not a fantasy, it’s your fair share of America’s prosperity. And yes, we can actually afford it.

Zero Taxes Under $50K: The “Build a Longer Table” Tax Plan Zero Taxes Under $50K: The “Build a Longer Table” Tax Plan
E04 Mar 18, 2025
Zero Taxes Under $50K: The “Build a Longer Table” Tax Plan

Let’s be real: taxes are boring. But this tax plan is a no-nonsense fix that gives working folks a break while asking the wealthy to chip in their fair share. Why didn’t we do this sooner?

The Celebrity Advantage: How Democrats Can Win in 2028 The Celebrity Advantage: How Democrats Can Win in 2028
E03 Mar 4, 2025
The Celebrity Advantage: How Democrats Can Win in 2028

The celebrity strategy isn’t just smart, it’s necessary. Why a famous face might be our only shot at saving democracy in 2028, and how the right star could finally deliver real change.

The Science Behind RUBI Theory The Science Behind RUBI Theory
E02 Feb 17, 2025
The Science Behind RUBI Theory

Skeptical about our RUBI theory? Buckle up, because we’ve got the receipts. From stress-warped decisions to shocking voting patterns, this deep dive will change how you see American voters.

Who the hell are the RUBIs and why did they vote for Trump? Who the hell are the RUBIs and why did they vote for Trump?
E01 Feb 10, 2025
Who the hell are the RUBIs and why did they vote for Trump?

Pulling your hair out over Trump voters? There’s this hidden group nobody’s talking about, and they’re nothing like MAGA. Once you see who they really are, modern politics starts making scary sense.

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About Blue Hope Rising

Blue Hope Rising is for progressives who refuse to stand by while extremists dismantle our democracy. We won’t let chaos dictate our agenda. With fresh insights, we’re reconnecting with struggling Americans and offering a better way forward. No hand-wringing. No doomscrolling. Just sharp analysis, smart ideas, and a community that believes hope is our superpower. Sitting on the sidelines isn’t an option. Join us, and let’s build the future we all deserve.

About our host

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Matthew Allen has spent over 25 years in tech doing something that unexpectedly prepared him for political analysis: listening to how regular people think. As a UX designer and coder, he's conducted hundreds of interviews with users, learning how stress and overwhelm affect decision-making. Now he's applying those insights to understand voter behavior, and designing solutions that actually work for real people.

When he's not crafting frameworks to save democracy, Matthew's usually building Lego Star Wars sets (problem-solving comes naturally), binge-watching The Great British Baking Show (stress relief), or diving into Minecraft adventures with his two daughters (multitasking at its finest). He shares his home with his wife and kids, a German Shepherd who thinks she's the boss, and two cats who definitely are.

His unique blend of tech expertise, human understanding, and dad-life chaos-management gives him a fresh perspective on American politics. And yes, he really does believe hope is our superpower.

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