Louisiana Lefty
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 days ago - ★★★★ - 25 ratingsLouisiana Lefty, hosted by veteran campaign organizer and Democratic strategist Lynda Woolard, is a podcast about politics and community in Louisiana, where we make the case that the health of the state requires a strong progressive movement, fueled by the critical work of organizing on the ground. Our goal is to democratize information, demystify party politics and empower you to join the mission.
Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack for creating our Super Lefty artwork, and Thousand $ Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard.
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Greater Powers than You Know No. 2 with Logan Burke
April 26, 2022 05:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MBExecutive Director of the Alliance for Affordable Energy Logan Atkinson Burke joins host Lynda Woolard for the second of a two part interview during Earth Month. If you missed our previous episode, Greater Powers than You Know No. 1 with Logan Burke, please give it a listen, and then come back to this episode, as we pick up where we left off, with a wide ranging conversation on how energy impacts every aspect of our daily lives, and how each piece of the power puzzle is part of an interconne...
Greater Powers than You Know No. 1 with Logan Burke
April 12, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 72 MBExecutive Director of the Alliance for Affordable Energy Logan Atkinson Burke joins host Lynda Woolard for the first of a two part interview during Earth Month. While the episode features some nerd outs over topics like the governor's Climate Initiative Task Force, the bipartisan infrastructure plan, Build Back Better, and the Green New Deal, the reality is, energy issues affect almost every aspect of our daily lives, so this is information to which everyone should have access. For those of...
Animated by Justice No. 2 with Norris Henderson
March 29, 2022 17:00 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBNorris Henderson, best known as founder and executive director of Voice of the Experienced (VOTE) and Voters Organized to Educate, joins host Lynda Woolard for the second of a two part interview to talk about his decades of organizing for Criminal Justice Reform, the patience and persistence required for progressive change, and the formula being used by his organizations to win big victories in Louisiana. If you missed Animated by Justice No. 1 please give it a listen, and then come back to ...
Animated by Justice No. 1 with Norris Henderson
March 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBNorris Henderson, best known as founder and executive director of Voice of the Experienced (VOTE) and Voters Organized to Educate, joins host Lynda Woolard for the first of a two part interview to talk about his decades of organizing for Criminal Justice Reform, the patience and persistence required for progressive change, and the formula being used by his organizations to win big victories in Louisiana. Connect with Voice of the Experienced (VOTE) on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and throu...
Destiny like a Riptide with Justin Hartley
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBJustin Hartley, President of the College Democrats of Louisiana, joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about CDLA’s bold stances on issues impacting the state, the importance for Democrats to coalition build with local community groups, and the need for the party to pass the torch to the next generation. Connect with CDLA on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, or through their linktree. Help with Justin’s other work by connecting with and donating to the New Orleans Abortion Fund and Lift Louisi...
A Force with Sade Dumas
February 15, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MBSade Dumas, executive director of the Orleans Parish Prison Reform Coalition and co-chair of PAC for Justice, joins host Lynda Woolard to talk about the foundational work that goes into successful progressive change, the tug of war between Criminal Justice Reform and rising crime rates, and how to best welcome people into the movement. Connect with OPPRC on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and through their website: opprcnola.org. Find more Louisiana Lefty content on Twitter, Facebook, Instag...
Glorious Purpose with Lynda Woolard
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBWelcome to Season 3 of Louisiana Lefty! Host Lynda Woolard shares some highlights from Season 2, and zeroes in on key themes we’ll continue to explore. Please follow Louisiana Lefty on your favorite podcast platform and all our social media channels: Facebook Twitter Instagram Check out all the great Louisiana organizers we've celebrated on the Bayou Brief's Organizer of the Month Gallery. If you've missed any episodes from our previous seasons, you can find them all in our Louisiana L...
Action Lefty No. 6: Walk Together
January 18, 2022 06:00 - 4 minutes - 5.66 MBLouisiana Lefty is on winter break this month, but we’re still releasing Action Lefty mini-pods. This week, host Lynda Woolard highlights suggested materials from the Recommended Resources page of our website: LouisianaLefty.Rocks With Voting Rights legislation hanging in the balance, All In: The Fight for Democracy, a documentary framed by Stacey Abrams’ first run for governor of Georgia, is essential viewing, as it examines the issue of voter suppression in America, interweaving current ...
Action Lefty No. 5: The Watcher
January 04, 2022 06:00 - 2 minutes - 4.06 MBLouisiana Lefty is on winter break this month, but we’re still releasing Action Lefty mini-pods. This week, host Lynda Woolard goes over the resources available on our website: LouisianaLefty.Rocks Any missed podcast episodes can be found on our Archives page. We continue to add to the Watch, Read, and Listen Lists on our Recommended Resources page. As we hit the first anniversary of the January 6th Insurrection, we particularly recommend watching The Brainwashing of My Dad documentary a...
Ironheart with Alsie Dunbar
December 21, 2021 06:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBSelf-described "Steminist" Alsie Dunbar joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on her journey to a career as a chemical engineer, as well as her STEM Gems program mentoring girls in Ascension Parish, encouraging them to explore the world of STEM [Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math]. We also talk about lessons learned on her 2017 campaign for a Louisiana legislative seat in majority minority house district 58. Connect with Alsie on Facebook and Instagram. Connect with the Stem ...
Wonder Woman for President with Aimee Freeman
December 07, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.4 MBRepresentative Aimee Adatto Freeman from Louisiana House District 98 joins host Lynda Woolard on this episode to recount how she passed the Pink Tax Exemption on feminine hygiene products and diapers, share insight on how to build needed majorities to pass bills, and explain the important role our progressive advocacy groups play in informing legislation. Connect with Rep. Freeman on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Connect with Aimee Freeman Consulting through her website. Watch Rep. Fr...
The Cure to el Everything with Dr. Catherine Desmarais
November 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBEpidemiologist Dr. Catherine Desmarais talks to host Lynda Woolard about her work in public health to address the coronavirus pandemic. We discuss how the virus has been purposely politicized. Then Catherine offers facts to help listeners make good health decisions for themselves, to debunk myths that have circulated out of misunderstanding and fear, and to counter disinformation that’s being spread intentionally to divide us. Links to Trustworthy Resources and Data on Covid-19, Vaccination...
The Cure to el Everything with Catherine Desmarais
November 23, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBEpidemiologist Catherine Desmarais talks to host Lynda Woolard about her work in public health to address the coronavirus pandemic. We discuss how the virus has been purposely politicized. Then Catherine offers facts to help listeners make good health decisions for themselves, to debunk myths that have circulated out of misunderstanding and fear, and to counter disinformation that’s being spread intentionally to divide us. Links to Trustworthy Resources and Data on Covid-19, Vaccinations, a...
Great Responsibility with Mercedes Montagnes
November 09, 2021 06:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBMercedes Montagnes of the Promise of Justice Initiative and PAC for Justice talks to host Lynda Woolard about the success of the Unanimous Jury Coalition’s efforts to change the Louisiana Constitution, and explores other opportunities for Criminal Justice Reform in our state. Connect with the Promise of Justice Initiative on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Connect with PAC for Justice on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Find more Louisiana Lefty content on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram,...
Champion of Facts No. 2 with Lamar White
October 26, 2021 05:00 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBIn Part 2 of the conversation between Bayou Brief publisher Lamar White, Jr. and host Lynda Woolard, they continue their conversation about Huey P. Long in the context of modern politics, explore some of the accusations made against Long by his contemporaries and scholars, and touch on some of the other topics of Lamar’s writing. If you missed Champion of Facts No. 1, please give it a listen, and then come back to this episode, as we pick up where we left off, with the question of whether Lo...
Champion of Facts No. 1 with Lamar White
October 12, 2021 05:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBLamar White, Jr. is publisher of and writer for Louisiana’s first and only reader-supported digital publication, the Bayou Brief. In this episode, he joins host Lynda Woolard for the first in a two-part conversation on the need for a left-wing media ecosystem, his new 3-part piece on the death of Huey P. Long, and how Long’s progressive populism compares to the politics of today. Follow us on your favorite podcast platform so you will get a notification for the second installment of Champion...
The Wise Build Teams with Tyronne Walker
September 28, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBTyronne Walker, political consultant and Chief Administrative Officer for Orleans District Attorney Jason Williams, joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on building teams to win elections and making progress in Louisiana’s justice system. Connect with the work of @orleansparishda on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, as well as through their website: orleansda.com Note: Louisiana Lefty missed a few weeks of episodes due to Hurricane Ida’s impact on the Gulf Coast. Due to the long roa...
All Star Campaign Finance No. 2 with Amelie LeBreton
August 31, 2021 06:00 - 56 minutes - 78.3 MBHost Lynda Woolard is joined by Amelie LeBreton, former finance director for the DCCC and Planned Parenthood, as well as current development director for the Louisiana SPCA, for the second of a two-part conversation on fundraising for political campaigns. Learn more about creating a finance plan at the Complete Political Fundraising Guide for 2021 from Numero. Find information on donors at the following sites: Federal Election Commission Louisiana Campaign Finance Reports Political Mone...
All Star Campaign Finance No. 1 with Amelie LeBreton
August 24, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 57.1 MBHost Lynda Woolard is joined by Amelie LeBreton, former finance director for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee and Planned Parenthood, as well as current development director for the Louisiana SPCA, for the first of a two-part conversation on fundraising for political campaigns. Read more about the Basics of Fundraising for a Political Campaign from NGP-VAN. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwor...
Demystifying Democratic Alphabet Soup with Professor Handwerk
August 17, 2021 16:30 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBLynda Woolard hosts Stephen Handwerk, consultant, strategist, and former executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, for the second in a series of episodes on how the Democratic party operates. This week, we go through the alphabet soup of organizations in Washington, D.C. that work on Democratic party politics throughout the United States. Follow Stephen Handwerk on Twitter. Read about the Democratic Alphabet Soup on the DNC website. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Lou...
504 Underdog with Royce Duplessis
August 10, 2021 05:00 - 43 minutes - 60 MBHost Lynda Woolard speaks to Louisiana District 93 Representative Royce Duplessis about his call to public service, his winning state house campaign, and successes worth celebrating from legislative session. Connect with Royce Duplessis on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Click here to subscribe to Rep. Duplessis’ email newsletter Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing ...
Previously On with Lynda Woolard
August 03, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MBWelcome to Season 2 of Louisiana Lefty! Host Lynda Woolard shares some highlights from the first season, and sets up the next steps for the podcast. Please follow Louisiana Lefty on your favorite podcast platform. Thanks to all our wonderful guests and contributors, with special acknowledgments to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for our Super Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Gu...
Action Lefty No. 4: Louisiana’s Mightiest Heroes
July 27, 2021 06:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBLouisiana Lefty is on summer break this month, but we’re still releasing Action Lefty mini-pods. This week, Lamar White, publisher of the Bayou Brief, joins host Lynda Woolard to discuss the Organizer of the Month Awards. View our previous awardees and nominate your favorite organizer for future recognition at the links below. Bayou Brief: Louisiana Organizer of the Month Gallery Organizer of the Month Nomination Form Read Lynda Woolard's Ground Game on the Bayou Brief about the organizer...
Action Lefty No. 3: Letters to the Daily Planet
July 20, 2021 14:05 - 6 minutes - 8.65 MBLouisiana Lefty is on summer break this month, but we’re still dishing out tips and tricks! This week, host Lynda Woolard gives a quick overview of how to set up your own Letter To the Editor writing team, with best practices for getting your letters published. For more information on how to write letters and why they work, check out this ACLU LTE page. If you listen to us on the Apple podcast app, please help us reach more listeners by giving us a great rating and positive review. Foll...
Action Lefty No. 2: Whose Tweets? Our Tweets!
July 13, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBLouisiana Lefty is on summer break this month, but we’re still dishing out tips and tricks! This week, host Lynda Woolard gives advice on how to organize Twitter actions. Follow Louisiana Lefty on Twitter! Louisiana Political Hashtags: #lalege #lagov #lasen For more details, check out: How to Organize a Twitter Storm. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing ...
Action Lefty No. 1: Twitter 101
July 06, 2021 12:00 - 5 minutes - 8.07 MBLouisiana Lefty is on summer break this month, but we’re still dishing out tips and tricks! This week, host Lynda Woolard offers some Twitter basics for you to use or share with your volunteers. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram! Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Security Guard, as the Louisiana Lefty theme son...
Run Before You Walk with Davante Lewis
June 29, 2021 05:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBHost Lynda Woolard is joined by Davante Lewis, Director of Public Affairs and Outreach at the Louisiana Budget Project, for a conversation on the intersection of policy and organizing. Connect with Davante on Twitter. Check out the Louisiana Budget Project's work at labudget.org, as well as on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. More ways to connect to Davante’s work: Foundation for Louisiana: Truth and Racial Healing New Leaders Council - Louisiana Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for produci...
Demystifying Democratic Endorsements with Professor Handwerk
June 22, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MBLynda Woolard hosts Stephen Handwerk, consultant, strategist, and former executive director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, for the first in a series of episodes on how the Democratic party operates. This week, we go through what candidates need to know about getting an endorsement from the party. Find Stephen Handwerk on Twitter. Read the DNC bylaws. Read the Louisiana Democratic Party bylaws. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studi...
There’s a Hero in Us All with Gaby Goldstein
June 15, 2021 20:09 - 53 minutes - 73.2 MBLynda Woolard hosts Gaby Goldstein, co-founder and Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Sister District, to discuss the importance of state legislatures in advancing progressive policies and protecting democracy. The conversation includes a deep dive into the work Sister District is doing across the country to share data, support organizers, and build coalitions, as part of a complete strategy to shift state legislatures to the left. Connect with Sister District through their w...
Super Friends Team Up with Peyton Rose Michelle
June 08, 2021 05:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MBLynda Woolard hosts Peyton Rose Michelle, activist with Louisiana Trans Advocates and elected member to the Democratic State Central Committee, for a discussion on anti-trans legislation, organizing at the state Capitol, and getting pronouns right. Follow Peyton on Twitter and Facebook. Connect to Louisiana Trans Advocates: latransadvocates.org Find more information about the Louisiana Legislature: legis.la.gov Watch Blair Imani’s Smarter in Seconds TikTok on Pronouns. Peyton used the t...
Proof of Heart with Brooks Fordham
June 01, 2021 17:36 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MBLynda Woolard hosts Brooks Fordham, student at Louisiana Tech in Ruston, LA, and outgoing Vice President of College Democrats of Louisiana, for the podcast’s continuing series of conversations with young Democratic leaders on the best ways to engage voters in their peer group. Connect with Louisiana Lefty on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar...
Sister Civics with Tamara Agins
May 25, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBTamara Agins, Executive Director for Emerge Louisiana, joins host Lynda Woolard for a discussion on the crucial role their organization’s work to recruit and train Democratic women candidates plays in our state. Also, check out Women in Politics, the Bayou Brief’s very first podcast, which was recorded at the November 2017 launch of Emerge Louisiana. It features Lynda Woolard’s interview of former State Representative and current New Orleans City Council President Helena Moreno and Emerge A...
It Is Your Time with Cameron English
May 18, 2021 05:00 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBLynda Woolard hosts Cameron English, outgoing Chair of College Democrats of Louisiana, and plaintiff in the lawsuit filed by the National Democratic Redistricting Committee challenging Louisiana’s congressional district map. Following release of the 2020 census data, petitioners asked the Court to declare Louisiana’s current congressional district map unconstitutional and implement a new map that adheres to the constitutional requirement of one-person, one-vote. You can reach out to the Col...
Reform Without Fear with J.P. Morrell
May 11, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBLynda Woolard hosts Jean-Paul “J.P.” Morrell, self-described “former legislator, current lawyer, comic nerd and dad,” for a discussion on his role in ending the discriminatory practice of non-unanimous juries in Louisiana. J.P. walks us through the legislative efforts and messaging discipline that were required to get Constitutional Amendment 2 on the ballot in 2018. This, in turn, launched the Unanimous Juries Coalition, which created a network and a model that shows how we can win on progr...
Fantastically Forward with Frederick Bell
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBLynda Woolard hosts Frederick Bell, founder of Louisiana High School Democrats, organizer for multiple campaigns, and current campaign associate for the Democracy program at the Hub Project. You can connect to Frederick’s work, past and present, at the following links: Louisiana High School Democrats Bayou Brief Interview with James Carville Louisiana Youth Platform The Hub Project Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating...
Fantastic Forward
May 04, 2021 05:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBLynda Woolard hosts Frederick Bell, founder of Louisiana High School Democrats, organizer for multiple campaigns, and current campaign associate for the Democracy program at the Hub Project. You can connect to Frederick’s work, past and present, at the following links: Louisiana High School Democrats Bayou Brief Interview with James Carville Louisiana Youth Platform The Hub Project Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating...
Democrats United
April 27, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBLynda Woolard hosts Robin Parrott, Democratic party leader, Emerge Louisiana alum, and former candidate for House District 95, to start a conversation on the difficulties of being a Democrat in solidly red parts of Louisiana. Robin shares her experiences running for office in Livingston Parish, and offers ideas of how Louisianans in Democratic strongholds can assist those who are trying to build the party in the more rural and suburban areas of the state. You can connect to Robin’s work wit...
Democrats United with Robin Parrott
April 27, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBLynda Woolard hosts Robin Parrott, Democratic party leader, Emerge Louisiana alum, and former candidate for House District 95, to start a conversation on the difficulties of being a Democrat in solidly red parts of Louisiana. Robin shares her experiences running for office in Livingston Parish, and offers ideas of how Louisianans in Democratic strongholds can assist those who are trying to build the party in the more rural and suburban areas of the state. You can connect to Robin’s work wit...
Merging Messaging Brains and Brawn
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBHost Lynda Woolard speaks with Hyma Moore, who has a wide range of experience in campaign communications, from press secretary to advance man for presidential candidates. The discussion includes advice to campaigns on crafting a strong communications strategy, explains how communications staff needs organizers to succeed, and shows the importance of early investment in young people who are interested in politics. You can connect to Hyma’s work by following @hymamoore on Twitter. Thanks to ...
Merging Messaging Brains and Brawn with Hyma Moore
April 20, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 83 MBHost Lynda Woolard speaks with Hyma Moore, who has a wide range of experience in campaign communications, from press secretary to advance man for presidential candidates. The discussion includes advice to campaigns on crafting a strong communications strategy, explains how communications staff needs organizers to succeed, and shows the importance of early investment in young people who are interested in politics. You can connect to Hyma’s work by following @hymamoore on Twitter. Thanks to ...
Warrior Strength and Endless Compassion with Mandie Landry
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MBLouisiana State Representative, Mandie Landry, talks to host, Lynda Woolard, about the extra hurdles women candidates face, the importance of having progressive representation in Baton Rouge, and the long game strategy Democrats must maintain to make progress in Louisiana. You can connect to Rep. Landry’s work by following @votelandry on Twitter and Instagram. To watch the Louisiana legislature during session, find daily agendas, and search for filed bills, go to legis.la.gov Thanks to Be...
Warrior Strength and Endless Compassion
April 13, 2021 05:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MBLouisiana State Representative, Mandie Landry, talks to host, Lynda Woolard, about the extra hurdles women candidates face, the importance of having progressive representation in Baton Rouge, and the long game strategy Democrats must maintain to make progress in Louisiana. You can connect to Rep. Landry’s work by following @votelandry on Twitter and Instagram. To watch the Louisiana legislature during session, find daily agendas, and search for filed bills, go to legis.la.gov Thanks to Be...
Never Yield: Louisiana Forever with Westley Bayas
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBPolitical strategist and media consultant, Westley Bayas III, and host, Lynda Woolard, discuss paid media for campaigns, give advice for progressives considering a run for office, and underscore the importance of utilizing modern campaign techniques to level the playing field in Louisiana. You can connect to Westley’s work at https://berlinrosen.com/campaigns/ and https://bit.ly/3aw0Te9 As promised, here is the photo of his costume: http://bit.ly/39vERs5 Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for pro...
Never Yield: Louisiana Forever
April 06, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBPolitical strategist and media consultant, Westley Bayas III, and host, Lynda Woolard, discuss paid media for campaigns, give advice for progressives considering a run for office, and underscore the importance of utilizing modern campaign techniques to level the playing field in Louisiana. You can connect to Westley’s work at https://berlinrosen.com/campaigns/ and https://bit.ly/3aw0Te9 As promised, here is the photo of his costume: http://bit.ly/39vERs5 Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for pro...
Not All Crusaders Wear Capes
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBDemocratic strategist, Ryan Berni, joins host, Lynda Woolard, for a discussion on how Louisiana Democrats and Progressives can “Win The Day.” Ryan is best known for his work with James Carville and Mitch Landrieu. You can connect to Ryan’s nonprofit, nonpartisan work with former mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieu, through E Pluribus Unum at: unumfund.org and dividedbydesign.org Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our S...
Not All Crusaders Wear Capes with Ryan Berni
March 30, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 92.4 MBDemocratic strategist, Ryan Berni, joins host, Lynda Woolard, for a discussion on how Louisiana Democrats and Progressives can “Win The Day.” Ryan is best known for his work with James Carville and Mitch Landrieu. You can connect to Ryan’s nonprofit, nonpartisan work with former mayor of New Orleans, Mitch Landrieu, through E Pluribus Unum at: unumfund.org and dividedbydesign.org Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our S...
Golden Lasso of Data
March 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBLouisiana Pollster Jennifer Johnson joins host, Lynda Woolard, for a discussion on how to think about polls, how to use data to inform campaign work, and what the numbers can tell us about the possibilities for progressives. You can connect to Jennifer’s work at: ljrcustomstrategies.com Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Sec...
Golden Lasso of Data with Jennifer Johnson
March 23, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBLouisiana Pollster Jennifer Johnson joins host, Lynda Woolard, for a discussion on how to think about polls, how to use data to inform campaign work, and what the numbers can tell us about the possibilities for progressives. You can connect to Jennifer’s work at: ljrcustomstrategies.com Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our Super-Lefty artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop classic, Sec...
Star Spangled Super Journo with Versha Sharma
March 16, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBVersha Sharma, Alexandria native and journalist with Now This!, joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation about the role media plays in powering our organizing, combating disinformation, and saving democracy. You can connect to Versha’s work with Now This! at nowthisnews.com and all social media platforms. Follow @LouisianaLefty on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our Super-Lefty a...
Star Spangled Super Journo
March 16, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBVersha Sharma, Alexandria native and journalist with Now This!, joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation about the role media plays in powering our organizing, combating disinformation, and saving democracy. You can connect to Versha’s work with Now This! at nowthisnews.com and all social media platforms. Follow @LouisianaLefty on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thanks to Ben Collinsworth for producing Louisiana Lefty, Jennifer Pack of Black Cat Studios for creating our Super-Lefty a...