Water Cooler Politics w/ Chris Arps

In this episode of Watercooler Politics with Chris Arps, we break down the rough week Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer endured as members of his own party turned against him. From progressive Democrats publicly criticizing his leadership to moderates distancing themselves, Schumer found himself under fire from both flanks. We also discuss the Democratic Party’s renewed Black voter outreach efforts—an attempt to shore up a critical voting bloc ahead of the 2026 midterms. Are these efforts genuine or simply political theater?

To close out the episode, I sit down with Dr. Cornel West for an insightful interview. We discuss the state of American politics, the future of the progressive movement, and his thoughts on the Democratic Party’s Black outreach strategy. Dr. West offers his signature unfiltered analysis on the political landscape and where the nation is heading.