Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
331 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 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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How You Can Help!
June 11, 2018 14:11 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBOn the #RADIO show this week we discuss why the proposed cuts to SNAP are more devastating that many know, what’s going on with the wage gap, why Trump’s practiced of intentionally separating moms from kids is wrong, and what’s going on right now in Puerto Rico and how you can help. *Special guests include: Liza Lieberman, Director of Public Policy at MAZON; Andrea Johnson, National Women’s Law Center; Mitra Ebadolahi, ACLU; Andrea González-Ramírez, Refinery 29. featuring...
#WomenRisingForWomen
May 25, 2018 14:05 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBOn the radio show this week we talk about the wave of change that’s sweeping our nation and signs of hope that women’s power is indeed rising. We also cover women standing up for every immigrant woman, child, and family to be treated fairly; about how women are winning primary elections across the country; and about how white women like me need to talk with other white women about not calling the police on Black people simply for living (Check out this CNN article on the topic that went vira...
#LiftingOurNation
May 11, 2018 11:30 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBOn the #RADIO show this week we cover how people are getting information and what it means to have changing mediums; the new #KeepMarching book; what’s going on in immigration policy and how you can help; the latest on protecting kids electronic data and a report from the USOW; and why decreasing maternal mortality is an emergency in the US right now. *Special guests include: Dream Hampton, writer, award winning filmmaker, and organizer, @dreamhampton; Angy Rivera, No Le Digas a Nadie ...
#KeepMarching!
May 04, 2018 13:08 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBOn the radio show this week we talk about the new book, #KeepMarching, that just was released; about the importance of fighting for domestic workers rights; about the winners of the Make The Breast Pump Not Suck Hackathon at MIT; and about the budget and tax debacle in Congress. *Special guests include: Ai-jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) and Caring Across Generations. @aijenpoo, @domesticworkers; Gloria Pan, MomsRising, @GloPan, @MomsRising; Sekeita Lewis, Harambee ...
How To Hack Politics For The Good!
April 27, 2018 14:47 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBOn the #RADIO show this week we cover the Farm Bill and SNAP; the Make the Breast Pump Not Suck Hackathon at MIT: how to talk across political differences; and the best tips for organizing. *Special guests include: Ellen Vollinger, FRAC, @fractweets, @emv52; Catherine D' Ignazio and Jennifer Roberts, Make the Breast Pump Not Suck@EmersonCollege, @kanarinka, @versed_ed; Joan Blades, Living Room Conversations, @LivingRoomConvo, @JoanBlades; and Miram Yeung, author, professor, and orga...
#EqualityNow!
April 13, 2018 20:08 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBOn the #RADIO show this week, we cover Black Maternal Health Awareness Week; Equal Pay Day; Trump’s #TaxScam and how corporations are benefiting from the Trump tax plan; and the impact of social media, including Facebook, on democracy. *Special guests include: Elizabeth Dawes, Black Mamas Matter Alliance, @edawesgay, @BlkMamasMatter; Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @lawncherub, @MomsRising; Frank Clemente, Americans For Tax Fairness, @clemente_frank, @4TaxFairness; and Shireen Mitchell, ...
Moving Forward
April 06, 2018 21:54 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBOn the #RADIO show this week we cover Trump’s dangerous move to increase the detention of pregnant women; the victory of ending the practice of shackling women in prison during labor and what more needs to be done; advancing #CounselorsNotCops in New York State; and how to speak to children and adults about the school shootings. *Special guests include: Katharina Obser, Women’s Refugee Commission’s Migrant Rights and Justice, @Kat_Obser; Omisade Burney-Scott, SisterSong, @Osunsweetnso...
Reaching for Equity, Equality and Justice
March 30, 2018 13:47 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBOn the radio show this week we cover the latest in the fight for fair treatment of all immigrant families; we hear how some countries have ended mass incarceration by legalizing drugs — and what we could do here; we get the inside scoop on corporations like Starbucks reaching for pay parity; and we hear the best ways to advance our nation toward gun safety and community safety. *Special guests, include: Rich Stolz, We Are One America, @rstolz11, @weareoneamerica; Kassandra Frederique, ...
Change Is Coming!
March 23, 2018 15:07 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBOn the #RADIO show this week we cover Patrisse Khan-Cullors' bestselling new book, When They Call You A Terrorist, and how it’s helping to change the national conversation; we hear about the major victory of advancing the Equal Pay Opportunity Act in Washington State and get tips on winning; we discuss the nexus of culture change and legislative change with Elisa Batista of Presente, and we get the inside scoop on gun safety, what’s next, and what you can do. *Special guests include: ...
Episode 276: Best Of
March 17, 2018 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBBreaking Through is off this week, but we rounded up some of our favorite recent moments for this "Best Of" episode. This week we cover the intersection of art, culture, representation and politics with Jessica Byrd, a woman who was named the January Woman to Watch by Essence Magazine, “12 New Faces of Black Leadership” by Time Magazine, and Rolling Stone named her one of the most influential millennials shaping the 2016 election. Next, we cover the recently released book Invisible No More: ...
Continuing The Fight
March 09, 2018 14:32 - 58 minutes - 80.7 MBOn the #RADIO show this week we cover the how and why to end mass incarceration — and the increased impact on women and children of mass incarceration; we also cover what’s happening with media and reporting; how you can get involved to protect the DREAMers and to fight for fair treatment of all immigrant families; and then we close the show talking about the continued fight for healthcare and how you can make a difference. *Special guests include: Topeka Sam, #Cut50 and The La...
You Hold Power In Incredible Ways
March 05, 2018 12:30 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBOn the #RADIO show this week, we cover the next best steps in gun violence prevention; a new study showing that 81% of women have experienced harassment and steps to end it with www.StopStreetHarassment.org; the campaign to get candidates to NOT take contributions from the NRA anymore (www.NoNRAmoney.org); and we close the show talking about the power of stories and of YOUR voice is covered next. *Special guests include: Pastor Mike McBride, PICO Network, Live FREE Campaign, @pastormy...
Let’s Do This!
February 27, 2018 14:36 - 58 minutes - 81 MBOn the radio show this week we cover the intersection of art, culture, representation and politics with Jessica Byrd, a woman who was named the January Woman to Watch by Essence Magazine, “12 New Faces of Black Leadership” by Time Magazine, and Rolling Stone named her one of the most influential millennials shaping the 2016 election. We also cover the latest in reproductive justice with Planned Parenthood and hear from a leader in Florida about the next steps in preventing gun violence. La...
Democracy Isn’t A Spectator Sport
February 16, 2018 16:11 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBOn the #radio show this week we cover net neutrality, the real fake news, AI trolling, and how to protect our democracy; and we also cover when, where and how people’s voices are having an impact. In addition we discuss why the fight for the Dream Act and for fair treatment of immigrant families is a fight for all of us. Last up, we cover big wins in paid family medical leave policies and why it’s important to you. #KeepMarching! *Special guests include: Ashley Boyd, Mozilla Foundat...
#StateOfOurUnion
February 12, 2018 11:30 - 59 minutes - 47.5 MBOn this show we talk about the power of women’s voices, stories, words and actions, we cover the #StateOfOurUnion, learn more about toxic stress and how to deal with it, and get the inside scoop on how tiny lobbyists can have a big impact. *Special guests include: Jamia Wilson, bestselling author and director of the Feminist Press, @jamiaw; Ai-jen Poo, National DOmestic Workers Alliance (NDWA) @domesticworkers, @aijenpoo; author Nadine Harris Burke, MD, @DrBurkeHarris; and Michelle Mo...
#PowerToThePolls!
January 29, 2018 18:39 - 58 minutes - 46.8 MBOn the #RADIO show this week we celebrate that millions of women again just took to the streets to march on the Women’s March anniversary with the co-President of the march; we celebrate that paid family/medial leave is gaining momentum across the nation including in Pennsylvania where a recent poll found 80% support; we cover the new book Invisible No More: Police ViolenceAgainst Black Women and Women of Color; and we discuss the danger of marginalized communities getting pushed out of dual...
It’s on! Momentum is growing at the city, county, state and federal levels
January 22, 2018 12:00 - 59 minutes - 47.5 MBOn the #RADIO show this week we talk about how people powered positive change is happening right now across the nation—and hear examples of recent wins across the country. We also get the inside scoop on the State of America's Children from the Children’s Defense Fund. *Special guests include: Melissa Stewart, @NYSWorkersComp; Councilmember Antonio Reynoso, @CMReynoso34; Maine Speaker of the House Sara Gideon, @saragideon; MaryLee Allen, Children’s Defense Fund, @ChildDefender
#Hope in the Holidays!
December 18, 2017 14:38 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBOn the radio show this week we talk about hope in the holidays — and how to find more hope and joy in this often stressful season; we cover transformative justice and electronic language dissonance talk about pulling the fire alarm on the childcare crisis in America; and discuss how wins are happening in a BIG way in states across the nation. *Special guests include: Rachel Thomas, LeanIn, @LeanInOrg; Andy Izenson, attorney with Diana Adams Law & Mediation; Lynette Fraga, Childcare Aw...
Don’t Get Mad, Get Equal!
December 11, 2017 11:30 - 59 minutes - 47.5 MBOn the #RADIO show this week, we cover the importance of net neutrality; how and why to speak up about the tax debacle in Congress; what’s happening with resisting and persisting in the states — and why we need to fight for the DREAM Act; and how paid family medical leave passed in New York! *Special guests include: Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner, @jrosenworcel; Elaine Maag, Urban Institute, @urbaninstitute; Sam Mungar, SiX, @stateinnovation; and Molly Weston Williamson, A Bett...
#KeepCalling! #KeepFightingForJustice! #KeepMarching!
December 04, 2017 12:30 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBOn the radio show this week we break down why the GOP tax plans are a disaster for our economy and for working families; we cover the MASSIVE effort being coordinated to get the word out about the open enrollment window for healthcare on www.healthcare.gov through December 15th; hear from the brother of Khaleaf Browder about youth, criminalization, and why we need to raise the age; and get the inside scoop from a former elected official on the state of politics in America right now. *...
Rise Up! No #GopTaxScam Yes #HealthcareForAll
November 27, 2017 21:44 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBOn the radio show this week we cover how to get healthcare coverage (Go to www.healthcare.gov by December 15th!), what’s happening with our environment, why the GOP & Trump tax plan hurts businesses and our economy, and how to take action to stop xenophobic policies from moving forward. *Special guests include: Emily Barson, Senior Advisor, Get America Covered, @GetUSCovered; Sarah Vogel, Vice President of Health, Environmental Defense Fund, @EnvDefenseFund; ReShonda Young, Business Owner,...
#StandUpSpeakOut
November 20, 2017 19:49 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBOn the radio show this week we talk about the destructive GOP tax plan and what you can do to fight back; gun safety policies and why they are needed; protecting healthcare; and the power of people. *Special guests include: U.S. Representative Judy Chu, @RepJudyChu; Timothy Johnson, Guns & Public Safety Program Director at Media Matters, @mmfa; Andrew Bates, Deputy Communications Director at American Bridge, @American_Bridge; and Anita Jackson, Director of Digital Communications at MomsRis...
#Winning!
November 14, 2017 21:11 - 57 minutes - 53.2 MBOn the radio show this week, we cover winning the elections; momentum picking up for early learning in DC; immigration and the importance of passing the Dream Act; and an update on the fight for healthcare for all. *Special guests include: DC Councilperson Robert White, @RobertWhite_DC; Rep. Jennifer Boyosko, Virginia General Assembly, @JenniferBoysko; Joshua Bernstein, @SEIU; and Felicia Willems, MomsRising, @MomsRising. featuring music from bensound.com
#VoteVoteVote!
November 06, 2017 15:32 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBOn the radio show this week we hear from the woman who started the #MeToo movement many years ago; catch up on the #VoteRunLead push to get more women in office (Remember to vote!!!); hear about what you can do about the Trump tax proposal and the budget process #TrumpTaxScam; and get an update on the fight for healthcare and CHIP. Learn what you can do & how to have an impact as you get up-to-date on what’s going on in DC! *Special guests include: Tarana Burke, Just Be Inc., @Taran...
Breaking All The Ceilings! #KeepMarching
October 30, 2017 11:00 - 58 minutes - 47.4 MBOn the show this week we cover Sarah McBride’s new book, Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss and the Fight for Trans Equality, as well as discuss the ways to help fight back again Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ attacks; hear the story of the win of the best in the nation policy for paid family medical leave in Washington State; learn about how the wage gap is impacting Latina women; and uncover the benefits of dual-language learning. *Special guests include: Sarah McBride, author and Human Ri...
Dig Down & Rise Up Even Higher!
October 09, 2017 11:30 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MBOn the #radio show this week we cover the tragedy in Las Vegas and gun safety in our nation; then our next segment covers voter suppression and the importance of registering to vote; after that we cover the ridiculous situation with Trump’s tax package which give money to the very wealthy and NOT to everyone sees; and we close the show covering the importance of high quality, affordable early learning and childcare. *Special guests include: Annette Magnus, Battle Born Progress (BBP), ...
#TakeAKnee!
October 02, 2017 10:30 - 58 minutes - 53.9 MBWhat’s going on with the NFL, #TakeAKnee, and protecting the health of althletes; we hear the latest on health care fight and what you can do to hold the line; find out about lead in our water and what you can do; and get the lowdown on the Arc's recent Paid Family and Medical Leave report! *Special guests include: Byron Hurt, award-winning filmmaker, author, lecturer, and advocate, @byronhurt; Lori Lodes, #ProtectOurCare, @FamiliesUSA and @loril; Laura Vollmer, Nutrition Policy In...
#GoFightWin!
September 18, 2017 13:15 - 59 minutes - 47.8 MBDuring the #RADIO show this week, we cover organizing in the time of Trump and the importance of protecting immigrant children and families; how to fight ageism head on and the benefits of older workers in the workforce; the gender wage gap and how to get equal pay for equal work; and disaster relief funding, including how to make sure your dollars to to work with real people in real time. *Special guests include: U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-7), @RepJayapal; Kelly Laflamm...
From Outrage To Action!
September 11, 2017 11:00 - 59 minutes - 47.7 MBOn the radio show this week we cover addressing police brutality through policy change; how to stay effective as an activist and not burn out; why it’s important to stand with the DREAMers, and what you can do about child care deserts. *Special guests include: Riall Johnson, Alliance for Gun Responsibility, De-Escalate Washington, and retired NFL professional, @Deescalatewa, @WaGunResponsib; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Elias Rosenfeld, DREAMer advocate, @AdvocatElias; and Kat...
Resist & Persist
September 01, 2017 11:30 - 58 minutes - 47 MBOn the radio show this week we hear the latest from the Women’s March, including about the Resistance Revival Chorus and the Women’s Convention; get the inside scoop on immigration policy, the importance of keeping families together, and the contributions of immigrants to our nation; learn about the Secret Service and Trump protestors; and hear the latest on attacks on healthcare and how you can fight back. *Special guests include: Sarah Sophie Flicker, Women’s March and the Resistance...
Wonder Women To The Rescue!
August 28, 2017 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.3 MBOn the #RADIO show this week we cover hope and organizing in the time of Trump and the importance of access to birth control and reproductive health services; Black Breastfeeding Week #BBW17; Maternal mortality and the alarmingly higher rate of deaths due to pregnancy related causes amongst Black women; and the fight to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour. *Special guests include: U.S. Representative Suzan Delbene, @RepDelBene; Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka, CNM, MSN, MSEd is a nurse-midw...