#DemolishDisabledPoverty
The Resistbot Podcast
English - September 28, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsGovernment Society & Culture government policy politics activism grassroots organizing community campaign petition democracy Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Next Episode: #DemolishDisabledPoverty, Part 2
✊🤖 Our premiere episode is a discussion of the ongoing movement to end disabled poverty and to fix SSI and SSDI programs.
0:00 - Moderator Scot Mactaggart introduces the show.2:26 - Introducing Susan Stutz, Resistbot policy writer, and content researcher, to open today’s topic of SSI and the #DemolishDisabledPoverty campaign.9:20 - Introducing Athena Fulay in Washington D.C., community organizer, and Resistbot outreach volunteer, discussing the experience of delivering Resistbot letters in person to Congressional offices.16:50 - Introducing Dr. Joseph Coohill (a.k.a. Professor Buzzkill) a 25-year professor of history who’s taught at Duquesne University, Penn State, and Oxford.20:11 - Introducing Melanie Dione; writer, podcaster, and event organizer in New Orleans, La.; and the text for the Improve SSI in Recovery Bill petition.31:07 - Introducing Matthew Berwick, disability advocate and President of the United Spinal Association of Western Pa, to discuss his personal experiences.39:54 - Panel discussion on SSI/SSDI1:08:24 - OutroIf you have comments, feedback, or want to volunteer, email [email protected] anytime; or learn more about Resistbot on our website.
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