Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
323 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsFun. Feisty. Relevant. MomsRising Radio hosted by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner is talk radio for moms, and for everyone who’s ever had a mom. This hour-long show is produced by We Act Radio and airs on WPWC 1480AM in Washington, DC--as well as in a podcast online at WeActRadio.com and MomsRising.org. The show is hosted by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, author and MomsRising Executive Director/CEO & co-founder, as an informative and entertaining exploration of the hottest issues and policies that impact real people on Main Streets across the nation everyday. Tune in to listen to lively conversation with inspiring experts, celebrities, real moms, and elected leaders as they share the inside scoop on the topics that everyone's talking about right now.
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Episodes
Ending Gun Violence, Black Maternal Health, Paid Family/Medical Leave and Glamour, and Childcare For All.
April 22, 2024 20:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBOn the radio show this week we discuss the steps our nation must take to end the epidemic of gun violence in America; we cover Black Maternal Health Week and how you can take action to advance maternal health equity; we dive into paid family/medical leave and Glamour (!!); and we hear about moms raising their voices for childcare in the US Capitol and how you can make a difference too. *Special guests include: Po Murray, Newtown Action Alliance, @NewtownAction; Monifa Bandele, MomsRisi...
Encore: #PaidLeaveForAll #CareCantWait #LivingRoomConversations #RealLove
April 15, 2024 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we dive into a new study about how people can (and can’t) get access to paid family/medical leave in every state – and how to get national coverage; we hear an update about the fight for a care infrastructure and why it matters to everyone; we tackle the importance of conversation to combat loneliness and to save our democracy; and we cover a powerful deliver of stories to every single member of Congress and how your experiences can build change. *Special gu...
#BansOffOurBodies! LGBTQIA+ Power & Rights! Women & The Economy! Direct File Taxes!
April 08, 2024 20:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover the details on the continued attacks on reproductive freedoms, including birth control, abortion, IVF, and reproductive healthcare – and what you can do about it; we dive into the power and importance of LGBTQIA+ rights; we cover the new Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy; and we hear how to get and use the IRS’ new free tax filing platform, Direct File, which can save you funds! *Special guests include: Tina Sherman, MomsRising...
The Latest in the US Supreme Court. Abortion Under Attack. Health Equity & Healthcare Access. Color of Change.
April 01, 2024 20:00 - 58 minutes - 53.1 MBOn the radio show this week we cover the latest in the attack from far right extremists on access to abortion, birth control, IVF, and why access to mifepristone is being heard in the U.S. Supreme Court; then we cover health equity, healthcare coverage, and a new report, Lowering Costs for Black Americans: How the Inflation Reduction Act Makes Health Care and Prescription Drugs More Affordable; after that we dive into culture change and how laughter can change minds and public policy; and w...
#CareMatters #Maternal Justice #WomenInPower #MaternalMentalHealth
March 25, 2024 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover the new 2024 Care Matters: Care Report Card, grading each state’s care policies and infrastructure – and tracking what’s going on in your state; then we dive into the importance of persistently fighting for reproductive justice and why the bizarre IVF ruling in Alabama isn’t about embryos; after that we hear from a nationally recognized CEO of a major brand, Argent, about motherhood and change; and we close the show covering the importance of lifting mat...
Victories! The State of the Union (SOTU), the Oscars, and YOUR Story!
March 18, 2024 20:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBOn the radio show this week we cover what really happened in the State of the Union (Hint: Victories!); how to get help through the ACF; the ability of culture change to push legislative change – and what you can do too; and we also hear from an award-winning author about the power of YOUR story. *Special guests include: Jenny Byer, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Debra Johnson, Administration for Children & Families in the Biden-Harris Administration; Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generatio...
Encore: News You Can Actually Use (and trust!)! Paid Family/Medical Leave Gaining MOMentum; Our Body Politic; and Making Good Trouble with Red, Wine, and Blue.
March 11, 2024 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBtopics on the fantastic podcast Our Body Politic; get an inside take on how and where wins are happening at the state level; and hear about making good trouble with Red, Wine, and Blue. *Special guests include: Mariel Padilla, The 19th News, @19thnews; Morgan Givens, Our Body Politic, @ourbodypolitic; Carol Joyner, Family Values @ Work Action, @FamValuesAction; and Julie Womack, Red Wine & Blue, @redwineblueusa
#CareInAction #BansOffOurBodies #StopGunViolenceNow #MomsInMusic
March 04, 2024 21:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOn the radio show this week we cover what’s happening (already!) with care policies and the upcoming November 2024 elections; how IVF, birth control, and abortion are all under attack and how we can protect our rights; the latest with gun violence prevention from the White House; and the power of moms in music. *Special guests include: Hillary Holley, Care in Action, @CareInActionUS; Angela Vasquez-Giroux, Reproductive Freedom for All, @ReproForAll; Gregory Jackson, White House Office ...
#BansOffOurBodies: IVF, Abortion, Birth Control & Bodily Autonomy. The #CareCantWait movement. And the fight for #WIC #ChildTaxCredit and #Childcare.
February 26, 2024 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover the outrageous Alabama Supreme Court IVF decision and the fight for access to IVF, abortioncare, birth control, and to not have fewer freedoms than our children; the incredible power of Ai-jen Poo’s care infrastructure vision and how you can make a difference; the latest with the inside the Beltway battles for WIC and the CTC; and how corporations can (and must) work to build a care infrastructure too in order to retain employees and prosper. *Sp...
#PaidLeaveForAll #CareCantWait #LivingRoomConversations #RealLove
February 19, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we dive into a new study about how people can (and can’t) get access to paid family/medical leave in every state – and how to get national coverage; we hear an update about the fight for a care infrastructure and why it matters to everyone; we tackle the importance of conversation to combat loneliness and to save our democracy; and we cover a powerful deliver of stories to every single member of Congress and how your experiences can build change. *Special gu...
Just Say No To Extremism. Spotting Fake Paid Family/Medical Leave. Black History Month. Eldercare.
February 14, 2024 16:40 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover the importance of pushing back against extremism, including book bans and censorship, and how grandparents are rising for hope (and sanity); we dive into why some Republicans are pushing fake paid family/medical leave and get tips on how to support real policy; hear how parents can make Black History Month a month to commit to learning and reflecting throughout the year; and get the latest on the fight for eldercare and care workers. *Special guests inc...
From Menarche through Menopause and More, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) takes off, and Your Voice is Your Power!
February 05, 2024 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover how the more we know about life changes through the years – from menarche through menopause and more – the more we’re empowered; we hear the inside scoop on the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and how you can help keep it moving forward; learn the ways YOUR voice is likely more powerful than you think; and listen in with a viral mom comedian! *Special guests include: Omisade Burney-Scott, Black Girl's Guide to Surviving Menopause @osunsweetnsour; Laura Pera...
News You Can Actually Use (and trust!)! Paid Family/Medical Leave Gaining MOMentum; Our Body Politic; and Making Good Trouble with Red, Wine, and Blue.
January 22, 2024 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover the importance of reporting from terrific outlets like The 19th News – and why and how paid family medical leave is finally gaining momentum; we hear about the hottest topics on the fantastic podcast Our Body Politic; get an inside take on how and where wins are happening at the state level; and hear about making good trouble with Red, Wine, and Blue. *Special guests include: Mariel Padilla, The 19th News, @19thnews; Morgan Givens, Our Body Politic,...
Stop the Criminalization of Miscarriages, Your Story Has Power, Government Shutdowns Explained, and Marching Grows Movements
January 15, 2024 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover the importance of access to abortioncare and of stopping the criminalization of miscarriages; we talk about how your story can shape our world – and change public policy; we hear what’s really happening in Congress with the threat of a government shutdown; and we also learn why marching makes a difference and how you can join in with the Women’s March. *Special guests include: Beatriz Beckford, MomsRising, @MomsRising; dream hampton, author, activi...
Challenges to Trump’s Eligibility on the 2024 Ballot, Grandparents for Truth, Healthcare.gov for YOU, and the Top 10 Wins of 2023
January 08, 2024 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the #radio show this week we talk with the former Mayor of Portland, Maine, who is one of the three challengers to Trump’s eligibility to be on Maine’s primary ballot; we hear about how and why Grandparents for Truth got started and how you can get involved; we get the details on open healthcare coverage enrollment and how you can get covered at Healthcare.gov too; and we celebrate the top 10 wins of 2023 as we enter into 2024! *Special guests include: Ethan Strimling, former Mayor...
Best Of: Fighting for Fair Pay, Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, Getting Ready for 2024, and Closing the Childcare Cliff
January 02, 2024 16:21 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we hear the latest about pay discrimination and how the National Partnership for Women and Families is rising to close the wage gaps; celebrate National Native American Heritage Month; hear about 2023 wins and what we can win in 2024; and get an update on the childcare cliff and how you can help build change. *Special guests include: Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership for Women and Families, @jocelyncfrye, @NPWF; YoNasDa Lonewolf, www.queenyonasda.com @QueenY...
Encore: Ending Gun Violence, Stabilize Childcare Now, Saving the National Budget, and Stopping Maternity Ward Closures
December 25, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover the steps that leaders need to take to end gun violence in America; why your voice is needed to help stabilize the childcare system, which is a big part of what makes our economy run; how the national budget fights impacts you; and what’s happening with the increase in maternity ward closures – and how you can help. *Special guests include: Kathleen McFadden, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, @MomsDemand; Nina Perez, MomsRising, @MomsRi...
#ReadBannedBooks #DomesticWorkersBillOfRights #PaidLeaveForAll #MaternalJustice
December 18, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover how moms across the nation defeated book bans and censorship, as well as supported teachers, kids, and parents; we heard about the Domestic Bill of Rights and why it’s important to everyone to help pass now; we uncovered what’s stopping our nation from passing Paid Family and Medical Leave like every other industrialized nation has already done and how to break through those barriers; and we lifted up the importance of working for maternal health justice ...
#ReadBannedBooks #DomesticWorkersBillOfRights #PaidLeaveForAll #MaternalJustice
December 18, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover how moms across the nation defeated book bans and censorship, as well as supported teachers, kids, and parents; we heard about the Domestic Bill of Rights and why it’s important to everyone to help pass now; we uncovered what’s stopping our nation from passing Paid Family and Medical Leave like every other industrialized nation has already done and how to break through those barriers; and we lifted up the importance of working for maternal health justice ...
Best Of: #CareFest #SolvingTheMentalHealthCrisis #NOWnow
December 11, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBDirect from #CareFest at UCLA we have First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsome and US Senator Laphonza Butler; then we dive in with columnist from the Washington Post, Kate Woodsome, about how to address the mental health crisis in America; and we close the show with Christian F. Nunes, of the National Organization for Women (NOW) about the past, present, and future successes of the movement. *Special guests include: First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsome, @JenSiebe...
Fighting for Fair Pay, Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, Getting Ready for 2024, and Closing the Childcare Cliff
December 04, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we hear the latest about pay discrimination and how the National Partnership for Women and Families is rising to close the wage gaps; celebrate National Native American Heritage Month; hear about 2023 wins and what we can win in 2024; and get an update on the childcare cliff and how you can help build change. *Special guests include: Jocelyn Frye, National Partnership for Women and Families, @jocelyncfrye, @NPWF; YoNasDa Lonewolf, www.queenyonasda.com @QueenY...
Victories at the Ballot Box!
November 20, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover the recent victories at the ballot box with Moms (Against) Liberty losing the majority of their extremist school board races across the nation, voters ensuring that their children don’t have fewer freedoms than they did in Ohio, and democracy rising throughout the country. During this show we hear tips on how to be an effective activist, as well as hear about the many places of hope, and why it’s time to double down as we go into 2024. *Special gue...
#CareFest #SolvingTheMentalHealthCrisis #NOWnow
November 13, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBDirect from #CareFest at UCLA we have First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsome and US Senator Laphonza Butler; then we dive in with columnist from the Washington Post, Kate Woodsome, about how to address the mental health crisis in America; and we close the show with Christian F. Nunes, of the National Organization for Women (NOW) about the past, present, and future successes of the movement. *Special guests include: First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsome, @JenSiebe...
Ending Gun Violence, Stabilize Childcare Now, Saving the National Budget, and Stopping Maternity Ward Closures
November 06, 2023 21:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover the steps that leaders need to take to end gun violence in America; why your voice is needed to help stabilize the childcare system, which is a big part of what makes our economy run; how the national budget fights impacts you; and what’s happening with the increase in maternity ward closures – and how you can help. *Special guests include: Kathleen McFadden, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, @MomsDemand; Nina Perez, MomsRising, @MomsRi...
Best Of: #BansOffOurBodies, #SavingDemocracy #StoppingStructuralRacism #Medicaid #ChildcareCliff #PaidLeaveForAll #GovernmentShutdowns
October 30, 2023 20:17 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover saving democracy, standing up against structural racism, and bans off our bodies; we also hear some very good news about what’s happening with Medicaid.gov coverage; then we learn the latest about the childcare cliff, paid family/medical leave, and the fight to build a care infrastructure; and we close the show learning why government shutdowns happen, what’s at stake, and how we can avoid it in the future. *Special guests include: Barbara Arnwine, Tr...
Building Resilient Communities, Why Care Still Can’t Wait, Winning in DC, and Mom Power
October 23, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOn the radio show this week we cover how to identify and fight back against hate, as well as to build more resilient communities; then we cover why care – and the care infrastructure – still can't wait and is more important than ever to families and the economy; after that we dive into the big wins that are happening from moms across the nation sharing our stories; and we close the show covering the many ways in which moms are powerful and can be even more powerful. *Special guests inc...
Best Of: Sex Education, Barbie & Beyoncé, Real Community Safety, and Stopping the Childcare Cliff
October 16, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover why age appropriate sex ed is important; how Barbie and Beyoncé are changing our nation for the better; the latest with momentum in legislation that brings real community safety forward; and what’s happening with the “childcare cliff” and why it matters to you even if you don’t need childcare right now. *Special guests include: Lina Acosta Sandaal, Stop Parenting Alone, @parentingexpert; Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Beatriz Beckford, Moms...
#SameGenderLovingRights #StopDisInfo #TransRights #ProtectImmigrantFamilies
October 09, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover love, same gender loving, and the importance of empowering Black lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer+, and same gender loving (LGBTQ+/SGL) people; then, next, we dive into how disinformation by the far right has, and is, harming America; after that we hear our how stories, and the stories people around us are critically important, as is supporting TGNC (trans and gender nonconforming) people; and we close the show covering the importances of immig...
#BansOffOurBodies, #SavingDemocracy #StoppingStructuralRacism #Medicaid #ChildcareCliff #PaidLeaveForAll #GovernmentShutdowns
October 02, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover saving democracy, standing up against structural racism, and bans off our bodies; we also hear some very good news about what’s happening with Medicaid.gov coverage; then we learn the latest about the childcare cliff, paid family/medical leave, and the fight to build a care infrastructure; and we close the show learning why government shutdowns happen, what’s at stake, and how we can avoid it in the future. *Special guests include: Barbara Arnwine...
#GovernmentShutdown #MediaMatters #ChildcareCiff #Momnibus
September 25, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover why the national budget is also a moral document that shows the deep priorities of our country – and where kids stand in that budget; we uncover the latest with Fox News, dive into double standards and false equivalencies in the media, and learn tactics to get real news; we hear about the #ChildcareCliff why it impacts businesses too and hear how we can help our nation avoid it; and we close the show discussing tactics to get every member of Congress on ...
Happenings Inside the U.S Capitol, World Contraception Day, Abortion Bans Update, and the U.S. Budget and YOU.
September 18, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOn the radio show this week we cover the latest from the U.S. Capitol including around WIC and childcare; we learn what’s happening with access to birth control in America and about World Contraception Day; we hear the latest with local abortion bans, including outrageous proposed bans on being able to drive to get an abortion in some states; and we close the show learning why the U.S. budget fights matter to you and our economy. *Special guests include: Anna Aurilio, Economic Security Pro...
It’s Not About the Wine, Government Shutdowns Explained, Military Birth Resources, and Diaper Banks
September 11, 2023 20:04 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover how “it’s not about the wine” and why hard-working moms need tools and opportunities to thrive; what’s happening with the potential government shutdown; why improved resources for people having babies while serving in the military matter to everyone; and how to support diaper banks. *Special guests include: Celeste Yvonne, writer, certified recovery coach, and author of It's Not about the Wine: The Loaded Truth behind Mommy Wine Culture, @ultmomcha...
#FreeThePill #HispanicHeritageMonth #NewsThatMatters #ChildcareCliff
September 04, 2023 20:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBOn the radio show this week we cover the Free the Pill campaign and the state of birth control in America; we dive into the power of the Latino vote, Hispanic Heritage Month, and how to close the wage gaps; after that we discuss how to get more news coverage on the issues you care about the most; and then we close the show with tips on the how & why we can stop the #ChildcareCliff. *Special guests include: Victoria Nichols, Free the Pill and Ibis Reproductive Health, @freethepill; Ca...
Sex Education, Barbie & Beyoncé, Real Community Safety, and Stopping the Childcare Cliff
August 28, 2023 20:04 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover why age appropriate sex ed is important; how Barbie and Beyoncé are changing our nation for the better; the latest with momentum in legislation that brings real community safety forward; and what’s happening with the “childcare cliff” and why it matters to you even if you don’t need childcare right now. *Special guests include: Lina Acosta Sandaal, Stop Parenting Alone, @parentingexpert; Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Beatriz Beckford, Moms...
Saving Democracy, Staying on Healthcare, Creating a Fair Tax System, Breastfeeding Month
August 21, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover what’s going on with our democracy and how we can effectively fight to protect it; the latest with www.medicaid.gov/ and how to make sure you keep your healthcare coverage; the ways we can move forward in creating a fair tax system; and Breastfeeding Month and why that’s important to everyone. *Special guests include: Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @TJC_DC, @barbs73, @BarbaraArnwine; Allie Gardner, Georgetown Center for Children an...
Paid Leave for All, Childcare Support, The Story of Women in Hip Hop, and Student Loan Relief
August 14, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover what’s happening with paid leave for all after a new baby arrives or serious health crisis strikes; how childcare support is moving in the states and in the nation’s capital; hear about two new film projects – Ladies First: The Story of Women in Hip Hop, and also Fresh Water – and why culture creates change; and get the details on student loan relief. *Special guests include: Dawn Huckelbridge, Paid Leave for All; @PaidLeaveforAll @dhuckelbridge; Laure...
Best Of": Saving Democracy, Mental Health Support, and States Rising
August 07, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover why and how to save democracy; what happened with the debt ceiling negotiation and the fights ahead; why mental health and public policy are intertwined; and how taking action at the state level really does change the world. *Special guests include: Christine Pelosi, award-winning author, advocate, and DNC member, @sfpelosi; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; Fatima Salman, National Association of Social Workers, @UMSocialWork; Bet...
Feminist Buzzkills Podcast Hosts, Dad Caucus in the House!, Writers & Actors Strike, VA Elections, and more!
July 31, 2023 15:26 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBOn the radio show this week we dive in with the hosts of the Feminist Buzzkill podcast about all things Barbie and more; hear why one dad, who happens to be a US Representative, started a terrific Dad Caucus in Congress; learn the latest with the writers and actors strike and hear how you can support; and get news about the Virginia elections and why everyone across the nation is talking about them. *Special guests include: Lizz Winstead & Moji Alawode-El, Feminist Buzzkills Podcast & ...
#CareCantWait, Addressing the Student Loan Crisis, Stopping Book Bans and Standing Up For Teachers, and Winning in New Hampshire
July 24, 2023 20:42 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we showcase brilliance from Netroots Nation about the next steps for building the care infrastructure and about the fight to stop unfair student loans; then we dive in on how to best support teachers and parents who are under attack, as well as how to stop the ridiculous book bans; and last but not least we get the inside scoop about not one, not two, but three big wins in the “purple” state of New Hampshire with lessons for winning that can be used in every state...
Netroots Nation LIVE from Chicago with national leaders
July 17, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we bring you guests recorded LIVE from Netroots Nation in Chicago, including from NAACP, MoveON, Working Families Party, and the National Women’s Law Center discussing the road ahead, how you can effectively be involved, and what’s happening in our nation right now. *Special guests include: Jamal R. Watkins, NAACP, @NAACP; Rahna Epting, MoveOn, @MoveOn; Maurice Mitchell, Working Families Party, @WorkingFamilies; Melissa Boteach, National Women’s Law Center...
Protecting Native Sovereignty, Marching for Our Rights, Standing Up To Moms (Against) Liberty, and Pregnant Workers Fairness wins.
July 03, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover why the US Supreme Court Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) decision was a big deal and the ongoing need to protect native sovereignty; we touch base with the Women’s March about how people are rising across the country – and how you can get involved; we hear the latest about the attack on our communities and schools by the Moms (Against) Liberty; and we get some good news about the passage of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the Pump for Nursing Mother...
Stopping Cuts to Family Economic Security Programs, Ending Gun Violence, and Halting Discrimination Against LGBTQIA+ Children and Families
June 19, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we dive into the fact that U.S. House Republican leaders are pushing for tax breaks for the wealthy and, at the same time, pushing for big cuts to programs that lift families and our economy like WIC and SNAP; we get history on gun policy in America and advice on what we need to do right now to increase gun safety; and we hear about the ways in which LGBTQIA+ parents and families are facing discrimination and what needs to happen to stop that discrimination. *Sp...
Saving Democracy, Mental Health Support, and States Rising
June 12, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover why and how to save democracy; what happened with the debt ceiling negotiation and the fights ahead; why mental health and public policy are intertwined; and how taking action at the state level really does change the world. *Special guests include: Christine Pelosi, award-winning author, advocate, and DNC member, @sfpelosi; Elyssa Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; Fatima Salman, National Association of Social Workers, @UMSocialWork;...
Glamour, Next Up In Congress, Medicaid, and Real Feminism
June 05, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover why fighting for paid family/medical leave is making the pages of Glamour Magazine; the top issues moving next in Congress and how you can help; the big recent win with Medicaid; and we dive into celebrating 50 years of the Ms. Foundation for Women and talk about what real feminism really means. *Special guests include: Natasha Pearlman, Glamour Magazine, @glamourmag; Catherine Rowland, Progressive Caucus Action Fund, @WeAct4progress; Mandy Culbert...
Get on the MOMNIBUS! #FamilyAct #HealthyFamiliesAct #Michigan #YesWeCan!
May 22, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover hope in motion in states like Michigan; why the recent introduction of the FAMILY Act (paid family/medical leave) and Healthy Families Act (earned sick days) is a big, BIG deal for everyone; we also celebrate the re-introduction of the MOMNIBUS, to help improve maternal health and advance health equity; and we close the show hearing what’s on mom’s minds – and what every candidate should know – from a top pollster in America. *Special guests include: M...
Family Values at Work, Stopping Gun Violence and Hate, Women and the Economy, and Victories on the Horizon
May 15, 2023 20:11 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover Family Values at Work, the power of the voices of families in Congress, and you; we hear the latest in the campaign to stop gun violence and hate and how you can help; touch in on new research about women and the economy; and we close the show covering some victories on the horizon and how you can help build momentum for much-needed change. *Special guests include: Erica Clemmons Dean, Family Values @ Work, @fmlyvalueswork; Varun Nikore, AAPI Victo...
Best Of: Freedom Dreams, Addressing Childhood Hunger, Stopping Gun Violence, and Healthcare Access
May 08, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover Freedom Dreams to create a better future where everyone can thrive; addressing childhood hunger in America; how you can help stop gun violence in our nation; and access to healthcare. Through the show, we give tips for activism and ways to help make change! *Special guests include: Dr. Chera Reid, Center for Evaluation Innovation, @FreedomDreamNow; Gina Plata-Nino, Food Research & Action Center, @fractweets; Gloria Pan, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Felic...
Your Story & Our Story Is Power, Republicans Defaulting on Families, and Tips on Making Change
May 01, 2023 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBOn the radio show this week we cover the power of story (your story!!) and of narrative to change the world for the better; what’s happening with the Republican default debacle; cover the latest with the Chamber of Moms and how you can get involved; and hear about the fight for fair pay and a new store MomsRising is test launching at merch.momsrising.org. *Special guests include: dream hampton, award-winning filmmaker, author, journalist, and activist; Meredith Dodson, Coalition on ...
Thank you, President Biden for the Executive Order on Care! And: The #CareCantWait movement, as well as the latest with access to abortioncare and how you can help!
April 24, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week we cover the rise in power of care workers and care givers; the latest with access to abortioncare; and the victory of the Care Executive Order that President Biden just signed – and how you can help keep building momentum for much needed change. *Special guests include: April Verrett, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), @SEIU; Rachel O’Leary Carmona, Women’s March, @womensmarch; Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance and Caring Across Gene...
Black Maternal Health Week, Stop Banning Books, Art as a Tool for Activism, and Fighting Back Against Moms (Against) Liberty
April 10, 2023 20:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover the latest with Black Maternal Health Week; how to help stop the banning of diverse books by a small group of very loud far right extremists; the ways in which art is a tool for activism which can change culture and public policy; and we close the show covering how to fight back against the Moms for (against) LIberty who are taking away parent’s rights. *Special guests include: Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Dr. Kimberly Allen, 904WARD, ...