Episodes

America at 250: The March We Never Made — When the Bus Never Came What began as a powerful call to show up for democracy became an unexpected and deeply disappointing experience. In this special Cuckoo4Politics episode, Michael Desrosiers takes listeners behind the scenes of the Get on the Bus — March on Washington, a commemoration of the historic 1963 gathering at the Lincoln Memorial and the continuing fight for the right to organize, speak, and vote. At 4 a.m., people of all ages—including...

9/11: 25 Years Later — A Moment of Reflection and Gratitude Twenty-five years later, we pause to remember September 11, 2001, and the lives forever changed by one of the darkest days in American history. Often overlooked in the retelling is a painful truth: the first victims were airline crews and passengers—people who began their day simply doing their jobs or traveling to their destinations. Recorded at the Women’s Veterans Museum, this special tribute brings together moments of reflection,...

🎙️ AMERICA AT 250: WHO GIVES A DAMN ABOUT THE AMERICAN WORKER? The eight-hour workday, weekends off, overtime, workplace safety, collective bargaining, healthcare benefits, and retirement security weren’t corporate gifts. Workers fought for them! In Season 5, Episode 75 of Cuckoo4Politics, I’m joined by Keturah “KJ” Johnson, International Vice President of AFA-CWA, for a Labor Day conversation about worker power and the future of organized labor. Using the airline industry as a lens, we tackl...

The Debrief continues our thought-provoking conversation with Pastor Selena Dionne Brown about faith, justice, and America’s unfinished promise. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to walk by faith in a nation deeply divided by politics, race, and religion. Pastor Brown reminds us that authentic faith requires believers to remain connected to God. As Jesus teaches in John 15, He is the vine and we are the branches. That spiritual connection gives us the strength to endure life’s cha...

As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, a profound question remains: Has the nation truly fulfilled its promise of liberty, justice, and equality for all—or are we still confronting freedoms delayed and promises unfinished? Pastor Selena Dionne Brown, a passionate community leader with more than three decades of ministry experience, joins Cuckoo4Politics for a powerful conversation about faith, justice, and America’s unfinished promise. Together, we examine how faith and politics interse...

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, Americans are asking difficult questions about democracy, freedom, race, identity, and whether the nation is still living up to the ideals upon which it was founded. In the premiere episode of the America at 250 series, host Michael Desrosiers sits down with Tameko Patterson, former Chair of the Monroe County Democratic Committee, corporate executive, and community leader, for an in-depth conversation about the political and cultural crossr...

After the votes are counted, what happens next? In this episode of The Debrief, host Michael Desrosiers sits down with former PA-7 congressional candidate Carol Obando-Derstine for an honest conversation about the realities of running for office — and what campaigns reveal long before Election Day. Carol reflects on the role of endorsements, fundraising, outside influence, voter engagement, and the challenges of building a grassroots movement in a low-turnout environment. She shares lessons le...

The Debrief, hosted by Michael Desrosiers, is an extension of the Cuckoo4Politics Podcast — a space where conversations continue beyond the formal interview to unpack deeper meaning, reflection, and perspective. Using reflections from recent interviews — including a conversation with congressional candidate , Carol Obando-Derstine — this episode examines how meaningful engagement does not always end when the recording stops.In this episode, Carol Obando-Durstein, a dedicated community advocate a...

On this edition of The Debrief on the Cuckoo4Politics Podcast, host Michael Desrosiers continues the conversation with the outgoing United Airlines MEC President Ken Diaz for a deeper look into the long game behind airline labor negotiations. Building beyond the TA2 discussion, Ken breaks down how the Railway Labor Act, prolonged negotiations, targeted bargaining strategies, leadership accountability, and industry restructuring continue shaping the future of flight attendants and airline worker...

Season 5 of the Cuckoo4Politics Podcast premieres with host Michael Desrosiers sitting down for a timely and engaging conversation with Carol Obando-Derstine, candidate for Pennsylvania’s 7th Congressional District. Together, they explore grassroots organizing, coalition-building, and the changing political landscape shaping communities across Pennsylvania and beyond. Carol shares her campaign philosophy centered on accessibility, transparency, and genuine community connection — discussing mult...