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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Episodes
Organizers Assemble… Six Feet Apart with Naima Savage
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBNaima Savage, our inaugural Louisiana Organizer of the Month, joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation highlighting the importance of the organizing craft, celebrating the ingenuity and thoughtfulness that have allowed organizers to continue the work during a pandemic, and rightfully elevating them to superhero status. You can connect to Naima’s work at stepuplouisiana.org Nominate your favorite Louisiana organizer for recognition here: bit.ly/louisianaorganizers To see all our Organiz...
Organizers Assemble… Six Feet Apart
March 09, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBNaima Savage, our inaugural Louisiana Organizer of the Month, joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation highlighting the importance of the organizing craft, celebrating the ingenuity and thoughtfulness that have allowed organizers to continue the work during a pandemic, and rightfully elevating them to superhero status. You can connect to Naima’s work at stepuplouisiana.org Nominate your favorite Louisiana organizer for recognition here: bit.ly/louisianaorganizers To see all our Organiz...
Let Stacey Abrams Binge Bridgerton with Kirstin Alvanitakis
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBKirstin Alvanitakis, former Communications Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on messaging for Democratic candidates and Progressive community organizers. 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 song. Follow @LouisianaLefty on Facebo...
Let Stacey Abrams Binge Bridgerton with Kirstin Alvankitakis
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBKirstin Alvanitakis, former Communications Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on messaging for Democratic candidates and Progressive community organizers. 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 song. Follow @LouisianaLefty on Facebo...
Let Stacey Abrams Binge Bridgerton
March 02, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBKirstin Alvanitakis, former Communications Director of the Louisiana Democratic Party, joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on messaging for Democratic candidates and Progressive community organizers. 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 song. Follow @LouisianaLefty on Facebo...
The Stacey Abrams of Louisiana
February 23, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBAs a follow up to our first episode, Ashley Shelton of the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on organizing in Louisiana, framed by recent Democratic gains in Georgia. Connect to the Power Coalition at powercoalition.org. 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 artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allow...
The Stacey Abrams of Louisiana with Ashley Shelton
February 23, 2021 06:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBAs a follow up to our first episode, Ashley Shelton of the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on organizing in Louisiana, framed by recent Democratic gains in Georgia. Connect to the Power Coalition at powercoalition.org. 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 artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allow...
Stacey Abrams Wasn't Built in a Day with Candice Battiste
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBCandice Battiste of the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on organizing in Louisiana, framed by recent Democratic gains in Georgia. Connect to the Power Coalition at powercoalition.org. 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 artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop class...
Stacey Abrams wasn't built in a day
February 16, 2021 06:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBCandice Battiste of the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice joins host Lynda Woolard for a conversation on organizing in Louisiana, framed by recent Democratic gains in Georgia. Connect to the Power Coalition at powercoalition.org. 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 artwork, and Thousand Dollar Car for allowing us to use their swamp pop class...
Louisiana Lefty - A Podcast
February 09, 2021 02:45 - 7 minutes - 9.87 MBWelcome to Louisiana Lefty, a podcast about politics and community in Louisiana, hosted by veteran campaign organizer and Democratic strategist, Lynda Woolard. 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 song. Follow @LouisianaLefty on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
A Podcast for Progressives with Lynda Woolard
February 09, 2021 02:45 - 7 minutes - 9.87 MBWelcome to Louisiana Lefty, a podcast about politics and community in Louisiana, hosted by veteran campaign organizer and Democratic strategist, Lynda Woolard. 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 song. Follow @LouisianaLefty on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.