More Perfect AF - Pod.casts

Difficult Conversations

December 12, 2019 18:46 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

The holiday season can be stressful, especially in a volitale political climate. This week AJ, Charles and David will help you get through it with their tips on talking politics.

Know More: Do Better

December 12, 2019 17:57 - 41 minutes - 60.2 MB

In an episode (still relevant today) that was taped in mid-December - the MPAF crew take a quick glance at the impeachment and a deeper dive in the cultural and societal significance of Watchmen. Also how Charles and David are looking at parenting in this current political and social climate.

Impeachment Curious

November 26, 2019 20:14

This episode we give you the thing you didn't ask for but know you need: a deep dive into Impeachment and the politics around it. David's 3 Things shapes the conversation and we go heavy on political debates, theories and predictions.

Bayard Rustin: An exploration

November 20, 2019 17:27 - 34 minutes - 48 MB

Everything we do is a civic action today, firmly rooted in historical context for the movements that came before us. Coming out of huge efforts in Virginia and Kentucky we shift our focus to more history this episode, with AJ bringing us the story of little-known civil rights leader Bayard Rustin. We explore his life and leadership, and our own ability to work with allies and through unique adversity.

MPAF Episode 20 mixdown Revision 2

November 20, 2019 17:27

Everything we do is a civic action today, firmly rooted in historical context for the movements that came before us. Coming out of huge efforts in Virginia and Kentucky we shift our focus to more history this episode, with AJ bringing us the story of little-known civil rights leader Bayard Rustin. We explore his life and leadership, and our own ability to work with allies and through unique adversity.

So Much Winning

November 12, 2019 20:17 - 30 minutes - 43 MB

Yo. Virginia (former capital of the Confederacy) turned blue. Kentucky (home of Moscow Mitch) elected a Democratic Governor. We were there. We won. That's it. That's the episode special shoutout to @NewVAMajority for being a strong local partner in Virginia and for teaching everyone how to build long-term change. 2020, we're coming.

Watchman, Kamala & Impeachment

November 04, 2019 17:12 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

David joins us from the road, on his way to meet Kamala Harris. Charles & AJ nerd out on the Watchman and it’s political and social implications for people of color. Plus, an update on impeachment, spoiler alert: he’s goin’ down.

Antitrust, Anti-Hope?

October 28, 2019 16:31 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

This week Elizabeth Warren brings our focus to Amazon's impact on local Seattle elections, and we digest a recent visit by Ta-Nehisi Coates as he challenges our perspectives on hope. We also have the pleasure of responding live to our first sternly-worded email about our civic work, and we take note of this week's Impeachment "sit-in".

LIVE! From Seattle Interactive Conference

October 19, 2019 16:49 - 51 minutes - 70.7 MB

Somebody messed up and let us tape our podcast live. So we on-ramp an audience to CP starting with impeachment (while cursing a lot), touching on our upcoming trips to Kentucky and Virginia (this month!), and highlighting Republican Senators who are at risk in 2020 (yes!). After that light stuff, we give them the a heavy dose of reality as we address the recent police shootings, and how we all can do our part. Also, there may have been some peach mints passed around...

Unlocking #BrassRoots Activism

October 11, 2019 21:47 - 41 minutes - 57.9 MB

This week we explore the intersection of art, civics, and... jury duty, with our special guest Riley of the @westerliesmusic. The westerlies have gained national attention and have even been featured on @npr's @tinydesk series. @Rileymulherkar breaks down the meaning behind #BrassRootsActivism and explains how he uses his platform to affect change in the civic space. AJ takes us to school with a history lesson from Wilmington NC and how it relates to our current political climate. Oh and we ...

F*cking Moving to Iowa with Kamala...?

October 04, 2019 17:03 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

Kamala Harris has our hearts, but does she have our votes? And is everyone here feeling her? We start with an impeachment update (because we GOTTA keep talking about it!) but turn quickly to funt Kamala and why the black community hasn't received her as Obama's heir apparent. We introduce Common Purpose team member Maria Abando to talk about Kamala's Seattle visit, and the personal meaningfulness of candidate Harris' election run. Then AJ takes us on another historical journey with her, this...

Impeachment? For Real This Time?

September 27, 2019 15:11 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

Don't play with me. Are we doing it this time? We jump headfirst into the impeachment conversation, the Professor takes us through the details and he and Charles have it out over why it's taken so long. Then AJ takes us through her trip to Nashville, with a highlight of the Highlander School and the Nashville All-Stars. John Lewis serves as our guide through the episode as a witness to both historical moments: today's impeachment and yesterday's civil rights movement. Let's get into some goo...

Bullshit in our own backyard

September 21, 2019 20:41 - 39 minutes - 55.3 MB

Why do we still have to talk about the fucking debates? We have to, and we do again this episode with a few takes on the 3rd #DemDebates. Then we dig into an election that could matter more to folks closer to home: the city council race in SeaTac. Where, a conservative, largely white, city council makes decisions for the majority POC (People Of Color) community. That plus #blackgirlmagic within this week's #climatestrike. Also, CALL US. Please. 360-797-9121

Red Suburbs, Red Summer

September 14, 2019 18:30 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MB

We jump into the loss in North Carolina, and explore a key shift in a meaningful demographic that could play a larger role in 2020 elections. Then we show off a member of our squad, Maggie Rittenhouse, and talk about her intro to civic action and Common Purpose. AJ takes us on her continuing exploration of the 1619 Project and its connection to the Red Summer of 1919, and we all wish Valerie Plame was the woman your mom left your dad for.

Carolina, Colvin & Queen Bey

September 08, 2019 14:33 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB

With a team in Charlotte in support of the special election there, we go all-in on North Carolina. We've got 2 team members calling in from the field, and a focus on an election to fill a seat that's been vacant for nearly a year after election fraud on the GOP side. Plus we celebrate 2 birthdays: Civil rights activist Claudette Colvin and Beyonce

Learning From Warren, Teaching with #1619

August 31, 2019 15:03 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MB

Elizabeth Warren stopped by Seattle for one of her largest rallies to date – with over 15,000 people in attendance! We'll break down her visit and what it means for her candidacy. Also, The #1619Project made a lot of noise when it first dropped, and from teaching curriculum to inspiring new work, we look at some of it's long term impact. This weeks music was brought to you by Federal Way native @JasonPalmer._ (music notes) This episode was made with love by our friends at @larjmedia

A Tale of Two Jays

August 24, 2019 01:15 - 45 minutes - 63.4 MB

Jay Inslee bows out of the Presidential race, and we go in on Jay-Z and his deal with the NFL (again). One is a farewell to a leader who's cemented his position as a champion for the cause, the other is a leader who's loyalty to the cause is in question. Also, our friends have feels... All of that plus the always important news impacts on our upcoming civic work.

Trump's Judges & Jay-Z's Judgement

August 17, 2019 15:58 - 53 minutes - 129 MB

Trump has pushed through 43 federal judges to lifetime appointments in only 3 years, a third of all appeals court judges in the country. We dive into the history and the future implications of federal judge power in America, and connections to our work in key states. That, plus a debate around Jay-Z's deal with the NFL and a highlight on NYT's #1619Project. Episode music brought to you by Seattle area artist Samurai Del! https://www.samuraidel.com/

Keep On: Racism, Death & Continuing the Fight

August 10, 2019 18:15 - 1 hour - 99.4 MB

The President's a racist and we're all paying for it. This episode we recognize the gravity of the moment and the passing of the great Toni Morrison. We also Keep On talking about the fight for Presidential election swing states, control of the Senate and advocacy for voters across the country. To join the fight with a traveling team Now, go to cpnow.org/fieldwork. To join the growing community of Millennials learning how to take the first step towards civic engagement, sign up ...

People Saying Words: Debates, Lectures & Cardi B

August 02, 2019 23:58 - 48 minutes - 69.9 MB

Historic diversity, the most progressive politics in a generation and one of the largest ever age difference between candidates, the debates were all of this plus an unexpected winner on sex appeal alone. This and Cardi B out here giving all of us the free civics lessons we never learned in school. Bonus Episodes + Show Notes here: https://www.moreperfectaf.com/episodes

More edge: We go in on Mayor Pete

July 27, 2019 18:30 - 30 minutes - 45.7 MB

We get asked a lot what our opinions are on Presidential candidates, so since we thought that talking Mueller and Trump's racism didn't need more words this week, we decided to launch a series where we evaluate the front-runners. Mayor Pete is up first, and we didn't hold back...

The Squad: Superhero Origin Story

July 19, 2019 23:09 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MB

This week is all about The Squad: Ayanna, Ilhan, Rashida and AOC. We get into the generational implications of The Squad's presence on the political and popular stage, the roots of the popular usage of "squad" and reaction to He Who Shall Not Be Named's racist tweets. Plus as many 80's references as we can make in a single episode (apparently). For more about what we do at Common Purpose and how you can be involved: https://vacayfordemocracy.com/ news politics democracy

Represent, Advocate: EVERYWHERE!

July 12, 2019 19:12 - 39 minutes - 57.9 MB

This week we highlight women repping for all of America, present and future, we pull back the curtain and continue a heavy conversation we were having on advocacy vs representation in society (and on the pod), and AJ goes in on black Ariel haters.

DemDebates: Winners & Williamson

July 06, 2019 00:06 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MB

This week we give the Common Purpose takes on the debates from who won (spoiler: it wasn’t Marianne Williamson... or was it?) to who's finished, plus a conclusion to our emergency voter registration work in Florida and how Rapinoe & Bird just became a more perfect power couple.

Supreme Court: Good, Bad and Clarence Thomas

June 28, 2019 18:21 - 41 minutes - 60.8 MB

We take a look at this week's Supreme Court decisions and what counts as a win in the Trump era, along with how Common Purpose will activate in critical states to bolster progressives for 2020. Plus how court decisions are like Christmas presents until Clarence Thomas ruins it all.