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How We Win

212 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 245 ratings

The Official Podcast of the Persistence!
For the past 4 years, we’ve been making history in critical elections all over the country, and last year we made history again by expanding our majority in the Senate, beating election-denying republicans in crucial statehouse races, and fighting back a non-existent red wave. But our freedoms are still under attack and we must keep fighting to build a just and equitable America for us all. Every week we take you behind the lines and inside the "rooms where it happens" with strategy, and inspiration from progressive change makers all over our country! And we give you the tools you need to make an immediate impact on our most critical races.

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Episodes

Now is Your Moment! with CA Secretary of State Shirley Weber

August 31, 2022 09:30 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Today Mariah is back from vacation and helps break down the jaw dropping revelations of this past week, and breaks some very big news about our show as well. Then, joining us to talk about her work as a lifelong advocate and activist for voting rights, and civil rights icon in her own right, is CA Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Check your Voter Registration at: www.vote.org Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve  @Mariah_Craven  @How...

How We Win LIVE! with Kathy Griffin and Friends

August 24, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Allison Gill from Mueller She Wrote and the Daily Beans and Steve host the “How We Win Live” show to benefit our How We Win fund. Featuring the brilliant and hilarious comedy duo, Frangella from The Final Word, Ben and Brett Meisales from The MeidasTouch Podcast, Bryan Tyler Cohen from his No Lie Podcast, and the always fearless and amazing, Kathy Griffin! We talk politics and justice, make some questionable jokes, and most importantly we are raising a whole lot of dough for Dems! Donate to t...

Holding The House with Michelle Vallejo

August 17, 2022 09:30 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB

Today we are joined by the always fun Frangela duo to talk about Trump’s incredible and not surprising allegations of espionage, and the Democrat’s historic week of wins. Then joining Steve for our interview is a dynamic Latina woman on the frontlines in the fight to save our democracy, Texas District 15 candidate for Congress, Michelle Vallejo. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Michelle Vallejo for Congress: https://michellefortx15.com/ Pat Ryan for Congress: https://www....

Not Lyin' with Brian Tyler Cohen

August 10, 2022 09:30 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

It’s been a remarkable and historic week with landmark legislative victories by the Democrats, real momentum heading into the midterms, and real consequences looming for Trump. Helping dissect it all with his characteristic precision and snark, is political commentator and the host of the “No Lie” podcast, Brian Tyler Cohen. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin How We Win LIVE on August 22nd in Los Angeles: www.HowWeWinLive.com www.TheLastWeekend.org Follow us on Twitter: @Bl...

Goodnight GOP, It's Time to Go! with Jon Bowzer Bauman

August 03, 2022 09:30 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Today, Joe Manchin comes around on Biden’s efforts to Build Back Better, err… reduce inflation… and joining us for our interview is legendary greaser Jon Bowzer Bauman! He talks to us about Social Security Works PAC and fighting threats to Social Security, Medicare, and our Democracy. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Live Super-Pod in LA on August 22nd: www.howwewinlive.com Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve  @Mariah_Craven  @HowWeWinPod www.howwewinpod.com

Winning the Field with Jason Berlin

July 27, 2022 09:30 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

Today we’ve got a fresh dose of hope for the midterms. There’s some hopeful legislation on the horizon and some hopeful grassroots fundraising reports. Activists are stepping up and volunteering in our key battleground states and it’s making us… hopeful! So joining us to talk about how volunteers are indeed endeavoring to “Save The World” one democrat registered at a time, is the Executive Director and founder of Field Team 6, Jason Berlin! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve  @Mariah_Craven...

Joining Forces with Dr. Allison Gill

July 20, 2022 09:30 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB

Today we have a special colab-pod with Dr. Allison Gill, the creator and host of Mueller She Wrote and The Daily Beans podcasts. We are going to talk about the J6 committee hearings, what’s brewing at the Justice department, and we are excited to announce our live Super-Pod in Los Angeles to raise money for our How We Win Fund! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @HowWeWinPod How We Win LIVE in LA on August 22nd: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/howwewinlive How We Win Fund: ...

Finding Community with Yasmin Radjy

July 13, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

We are less than 4 months away from the most important election of our lives, and amidst an always tumultuous news cycle, we remain focused and resolved on the work we all are doing together. Joining us to talk about how grassroots volunteers and activists can, and will, make the difference this November, is the new Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve  @Mariah_Craven  @HowWeWinPod How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin www.howwe...

Unpacking the Courts with Mark Joseph Stern

July 06, 2022 09:30 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MB

This weekend felt like groundhog day, not Independence Day. With more mass shootings and protests after police shoot an unarmed Black man, what are we going to do right now to change things? And the Supreme Court is finally on their summer recess after an absolutely brutal round of decisions. Joining us to break down what happened and what we can expect from the next term is Slate legal reporter, Mark Joseph Stern. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin www.OperationSaveAbortio...

Pardon Us with Lizz Winstead

June 29, 2022 09:30 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Today we talk about the bombshell revelations from the January 6th committee hearings, the devastating decisions from the “captured” Supreme Court, and basically the dystopian version of America that we are currently actually living in. Joining us to make us even angrier, but then to tell us about important opportunities to get in the fight for abortion access, is comedian, Daily Show co-creator and founder of Abortion Access Front, Lizz Winstead. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah...

Making Sense in Texas with Nicole Golden

June 22, 2022 09:30 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Today as the J6 committee hearings continue we look to the great state of Texas to see what the future of the Republican party looks like, and it turns out it looks a lot like fascism. And our Texan co-host Mariah sits down with the Executive Director of Texas Gun Sense, Nicole Golden, to talk about the incremental, but incredibly important legislation we are all fighting for right now. Follow us on Twitter: @howwewinpod @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fun...

Marching Towards Justice with Adam Schiff and Glenn Kirschner

June 15, 2022 09:30 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

In the wake of nationwide March For Our Lives rallies, we talk about the upcoming bipartisan gun safety legislation. Plus we have a special interview from the field with January 6th Committee member and former impeachment manager, Representative Adam Schiff! And speaking of the Jan 6 committee, joining us to talk about the historic hearings, and what’s to come, is legal analyst and host of Justice Matters, Glenn Kirschner. Follow us on Twitter: @howwewinpod @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven H...

Better Call Voters with Patrick Fabian

June 08, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Today we are popping some extra buckets of popcorn as the prime time Jan. 6th commission hearings air on Thursday, right on the heels of new sedition charges from the Justice department. Then, Steve has a great conversation with actor, activist and star of the hit series, "Better Call Saul", Patrick Fabian! (Warning: Spoiler alert!) Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve  @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin

Reimagining Justice with District Attorney George Gascón

June 01, 2022 09:30 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Today we talk about the upcoming efforts to make sure “this time is different” when it comes to protecting our communities from mass shootings. Plus, primary season is well underway and we’ve got some updates, an interesting observation, and Mariah tells us why you should be the change we seek! Then we do a deep dive into criminal justice reform with Los Angeles District Attorney, George Gascón. He talks about how he is modernizing criminal justice through data and science, and how we can sup...

You've Got Mail! with Scott Forman and Claire Lipschultz

May 27, 2022 09:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

Today is all about writing letters and another Big Send! We have a special interview with Vote Forward founder, Scott Forman and the Vice President of the National Council of Jewish Women, Claire Lipschultz. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin

What Are We Doing?

May 25, 2022 09:30 - 17 minutes - 16 MB

Mariah and Steve talk about the senseless and avoidable tragedy in Texas and play Senator Chris Murphy's floor speech. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com The "How We Win" Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin

Bans Off Our Bodies with Julie Tighe and Nury Martinez

May 18, 2022 12:35 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Today we mourn more tragic shootings, motivated by hate and fueled by the racist rhetoric of the MAGA Republican party. We go inside the persistence to talk to volunteers and activists who are fighting for women’s health and abortion rights. We hear from activists at the Bans Off Our Bodies rally in Los Angeles, including LA City Council President Nury Martinez. And we also hear from Julie Tighe, an abortion rights activist in Texas who shared her personal story with unexpected results. Foll...

Burning The Boats with Ken Harbaugh

May 11, 2022 09:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Today we talk about who’s showing up at Brett Kavanaugh’s house… and it ain’t Tobin or Squee! Plus, could Trump be back on Twitter soon? Then joining us for our interview is veteran, candidate for office, and podcast host Ken Harbaugh. He gives us an overview of the absolutely wild primary Ohio just had and takes us inside the fight in Ukraine. And we are going to get you into action, this week and every week until the most important election of our lives! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve...

Protecting our Rights with Christina Pelosi

May 04, 2022 09:30 - 51 minutes

Today we talk about the leaked SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade, what it means for other “settled” laws, and why, yet again, we are facing the most important election of our lives. And joining us to help us understand all of those things is someone who has been fighting for women’s rights her entire career. Democratic strategist and DNC member, Christine Pelosi. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Protecting our Rights with Christine Pelosi

May 04, 2022 09:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Today we talk about the leaked SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade, what it means for other “settled” laws, and why, yet again, we are facing the most important election of our lives. And joining us to help us understand all of those things is someone who has been fighting for women’s rights her entire career. Democratic strategist and DNC member, Christine Pelosi. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com

How Strongmen Fall with Ruth Ben-Ghiat

April 27, 2022 09:30 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

Today we talk about the future of Twitter, a treasure trove of January 6 text messages, and Trump fined $10,000 a day! We’ll tell you why... And speaking of Trump, joining us for our interview is Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an expert on how fascism, authoritarian leaders, and propaganda have threatened democracies throughout history – including now. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com

Saving Our Planet with Ty and Brock Benefiel

April 20, 2022 09:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

Today we talk about what happens now that a major mask mandate has been struck down by a Trump appointed judge and how you can make the best possible decisions to stay safe. And just in time for Earth Day we’re joined by the hosts of the Climate Pod. We’re at the intersection of climate change, politics, and activism with Ty and Brock Benefiel. Mentioned in this Episode: https://fightforourfutures.com/ Follow us on Twitter @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com

Power to the People with Rick Smith

April 13, 2022 09:30 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

Today we talk about the Biden administration’s commitment to protecting our communities from guns. It couldn’t come at a more critical moment. Then joining us for our interview is the host of the Rick Smith show, you guessed it... Rick Smith! So much union organizing is happening right now and he breaks down the lessons we can take from it all! All of that plus our Reasons for Hope! Mentioned on this episode: The How We Win Fund! www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Follow us on Twitter @Blue...

Civic Hindsight with Mila Atmos

April 06, 2022 09:30 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

Today we talk about the incredible feat of organizing that Amazon employees have accomplished and look forward to a history-making moment on the Supreme Court. Also, joining us for our interview is a podcast host who’s giving a voice to civic engagement, Mila Atmos! www.howwewinpod.com Follow us on Twitter @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven

Lessons from John Lewis with Kabir Sehgal

March 30, 2022 09:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Today we are NOT talking about the Oscars, but we ARE talking about Trump crimes, missing call logs, a SCOTUS wife, two bills, (a really good one, and a really bad one), and republican gerrymandering. Then joining us to talk about his amazing book about John Lewis and all of his other projects that span books, documentaries, music, and finance, is multi-Grammy winner and bestselling author, Kabir Sehgal. Mentioned in this episode: www.SwingLeft.org kabir.cc Visit our website: HowWeWinPod.com ...

Active Peace with Reggie Hubbard

March 23, 2022 09:30 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

Today we are making the space to celebrate the imminent confirmation of the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson. And joining us for our interview is teacher, activist, strategist and organizer, Reggie Hubbard. He doesn’t tell us his reason for hope today. Instead he gives us, and you, a way to find our own. Mentioned in this Episode: ActivePeaceYoga.com

Being a Patriot with Governor Deval Patrick

March 16, 2022 09:30 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

Today we say gay, loud and proud, in solidarity with students around the country. Plus, shocking news about a DC conservative power couple. It won’t surprise you but, still pretty outrageous. And joining us for our interview is former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick. He’s got ideas for how we talk to voters who may not always agree with us and how we take back the mantle of patriotism. All of that plus our Reasons for Hope! Mentioned in this episode: Bridge Together

Getting the Good Info with Tara McGowan

March 09, 2022 10:30 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MB

Today, as we continue to be horrified by Putin’s war on the Ukraine and inspired by the Ukrainian and Russian resistance, we are going to focus on how we get our information, what messages get through to voters, and how we fight against propaganda and lies. Joining us to explain how the media landscape has changed, is someone who has been successfully fighting fake news and is building a new media infrastructure for the truth, founder of Good Information Inc, Courier Newsroom, and Acronym, Ta...

State of the Democracy with Ravi Gupta

March 02, 2022 10:30 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

There is so much to cover this week from Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, to a historic Supreme Court nomination and President Biden’s first State of the Union address. So joining us to help us break it down and hopefully help teach us how to better talk with friends and family who may not share our views, is the host of the podcasts “Majority 54” and “Lost Debate”, Ravi Gupta. Mentioned in this Episode: Daily Kos Ukraine relief fund Additional Ukrainian-based charities: Voices of Children GoF...

Holding the House with Christy Smith

February 23, 2022 10:30 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Today, the GOP finally releases a platform to run on for the midterms and it's… exactly what you think... Q has been unveiled and turns out… it’s exactly who you think… And Trump’s new social media twitter rip off has launched and it’s going… well you know… Mariah and Steve discuss it all and then are joined by Congressional candidate Christy Smith. The district she’s running in is one of our best hopes for flipping a House seat from red to blue. It's an important part of the strategy to hold...

Go Back To Where You Came From with Wajahat Ali

February 16, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 56.3 MB

Today Steve and Mariah talk about a landmark settlement for the families of Sandy Hook victims, 4 years after the Parkland shooting, the ongoing rise in opioid deaths in our country and what legislators are trying to do about it, and more “alternative facts” and misrepresentations from Fox News. Then we are joined by Daily Beast and New York Times columnist, and author of “Go Back To Where You Came From: And, Other Helpful Recommendations on Becoming American”, Wajahat Ali! It’s an important,...

The Meidas Touch with Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas

February 09, 2022 10:30 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Today while the GOP has made its platform of sedition official, we gear up for the midterms with some maybe, sorta, encouraging redistricting news. Then joining us for our interview are all three co-hosts of the wildly popular and influential Meidas Touch podcast. They tell us how their quarantine project mobilized the "Meidas Mighty" and helped win elections. Mentioned in this Episode: www.meidastouch.com www.HowWeWinPod.com

Crooked Politics with Shaniqua McClendon

February 02, 2022 10:30 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Today while republicans who voted against the infrastructure package start bragging about the infrastructure package... that they didn’t vote for… we talk about the impact it is starting to make in our communities. We also talk about the assault on education, banned books, and what the GOP is really trying to do (keep us dumb). Then Joining us for our interview is Crooked Media’s Political Director, Shaniqua McClendon. You may be familiar with Pod Save America and Crooked Media’s other great ...

Bringing Dark Money to Light with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse

January 26, 2022 13:31 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Today Steve and Mariah discuss the escalating tensions in the Ukraine, and the escalating troubles for the Trump crime family. Then, joining us for our interview is Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse! If you’ve heard anyone in the Senate talk about the insidious influence of dark money, it’s probably been him. We are going to help him shine a light on its corrupting and corrosive effect on our Democracy. Mentioned in this episode: Swing Left Weekend of Action

Looking Up with Ron Perlman

January 19, 2022 10:30 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Today we talk about breaking news from the inquiry into January 6, the latest on the John Lewis voting protection bill, and a big step from the Biden Administration in the fight against covid. And Steve talks to actor, activist provocateur, and one of the many stars of the Netflix disaster satire, “Don’t Look Up”, Ron Perlman. He’s got a lot to say about the state of our Democracy, and he doesn’t mince words! All of that plus our reasons for hope! Mentioned in this episode: www.whenweallvote....

How We Citizen with Baratunde Thurston

January 12, 2022 10:30 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

Today we talk about new stepped-up efforts to protect voting rights and change filibuster rules, escalating legal troubles in Georgia for the former guy, and how you can join the fight for our Voting Rights now and on MLK day of action events all over our country. And joining us to help us prepare for the work ahead both nationally and in your own backyard, is author, comedian and host of the “How To Citizen” podcast, Baratunde Thurston! Mentioned in this episode: www.mlkdayactions.org

Getting 2022 Ready!

January 05, 2022 10:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MB

Happy New Year to you all! It’s a New Year and we are going to look ahead to 2022 with some exciting changes to “How We Win” as well. But before we look too far ahead, there is important action to take as we mark the anniversary of the failed violent insurrection on our Capitol with vigils and voter registration events all over the country. Call to Action: www.jan6unityday.org

How We Win Persist with Neisha Blandin

December 22, 2021 10:30 - 31 minutes

Today we wrap up this year and look forward to the next with Swing Left’s Head of Political Strategy, Neisha Blandin. It’s the perfect way to take stock of where we are in the fight for our Democracy and How We Win in 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How We Persist with Neisha Blandin

December 22, 2021 10:30 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

Today we wrap up this year and look forward to the next with Swing Left’s Head of Political Strategy, Neisha Blandin. It’s the perfect way to take stock of where we are in the fight for our Democracy and How We Win in 2022!

How We Fight with Rep. Sharice Davids

December 15, 2021 10:30 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

On today’s show we talk about the recent SCOTUS decision on Abortion rights and what one Democratic Governor is doing about it, Mark Meadows’ Jan. 6th text threads, and filibuster reform??? Then joining us for our interview is the first openly LGBTQ Native American Representative in Congress and former MMA fighter, Sharice Davids!

Getting Candid with Jason Kander and Melinda McGraw

December 08, 2021 10:30 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MB

Mariah is off so joining us today is actress, activist, and Steve's wife, Melinda McGraw! We talk about the Justice department, Rep. Nunes’ "retirement," and what it’s like to have a love scene with Jon Hamm. Then Steve and Mariah have a powerful conversation with army veteran, former Missouri Secretary of State, and host of the Majority 54 podcast, Jason Kander! All of that plus our Reasons for Hope. TW: SI

Combatting our Climate Crisis with CA Assemblymember Laura Friedman

December 01, 2021 10:30 - 48 minutes

Today, Mariah and Steve talk about the attack on Roe vs. Wade and its chances with our now conservative-leaning Supreme Court, GOP clowns in Congress, and what happens when a city hits a vaccination milestone. Then, joining us for our interview is CA Assemblymember and environmental champion, Laura Friedman! We get a behind the scenes look at COP 26, and learn some practical ways that we can help save our planet, right from our homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Combating our Climate Crisis with CA Assemblymember Laura Friedman

December 01, 2021 10:30 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Today, Mariah and Steve talk about the attack on Roe vs. Wade and its chances with our now conservative-leaning Supreme Court, GOP clowns in Congress, and what happens when a city hits a vaccination milestone. Then, joining us for our interview is CA Assemblymember and environmental champion, Laura Friedman! We get a behind the scenes look at COP 26, and learn some practical ways that we can help save our planet, right from our homes.

How We Win With Words with Anat Shenker-Osorio

November 24, 2021 10:30 - 1 hour - 67.7 MB

Mariah is back just in time for our Thanksgiving episode! We will catch up with her about all the highs and lows of the week, of which there are many. And joining us for our interview in what is becoming a Thanksgiving tradition is messaging and communications expert, Anat Shenker-Osorio! She is one of our favorite guests because she always brings amazing practical insight about how we talk to voters, and each other. Finally our "Reasons for Hope" become our "Reasons for Gratitude".

Pantsuited with Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers

November 17, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

We’ve got a lot of good news happening this week! Biden has signed the Infrastructure bill into law, Justice is being served to Bannon, Alex Jones, and others, and the world is coming together to address our climate crisis. Helping us out to discuss it all and also how we discuss it with each other, are the co-hosts of the “Pantsuit Politics” podcast and co-authors of “I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversation,” Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Sil...

Infrastructure Week! with Scott Dworkin

November 10, 2021 10:30 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Infrastructure week is finally here, kids are getting Covid vaccines, and more subpoenas are being handed down to former Trump officials by the Jan. 6th commission. There are a lot of reasons for hope this week! Joining us to talk about all the things we are paying attention to (and some things we aren’t but we should be), is the founder and Executive Director of the Democratic Coalition, and host of the Dworkin Report podcast, Scott Dworkin!

Election Breakdown with Jennifer Bendery

November 04, 2021 09:30 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

It’s been a week for Democrats… We have results from the Virginia election and are processing what it means for Democrats moving forward. We are also seeing light at the end of the infrastructure tunnel, Voting Rights legislation is on the senate’s agenda, and Biden is back from a groundbreaking trip to Europe. Joining us to help break all of it down is Senior politics reporter for the Huffington Post, Jennifer Bendery.

Deep Into Digital with Nick Knudsen

October 27, 2021 09:30 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Today we talk about the Jan. 6 insurrection co-conspirators, the Facebook papers, and election week! (Virginia of course but also all over the country). And we go deep into digital organizing with activist, writer and Executive Director of DemCast, Nick Knudsen. All that plus our reasons for hope.

Nice White Ladies with Jessie Daniels

October 20, 2021 09:30 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

Today we talk about Bannon, Buttigieg, the supply chain, Ahmed Aubry, and how you can help Democrats win in Virginia. Then Jessie Daniels joins us for our interview. She’s an expert on Internet manifestations of racism and the author of the new book, “Nice White Ladies - The Truth about White Supremacy, Our Role in It, and How We Can Help Dismantle It”. All of that, plus our Reasons for Hope. TW: SI

Paying Attention with Alonzo Bodden and VA Delegate Wendy Gooditis

October 13, 2021 09:30 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

Helping us break down the week and share our reasons for hope is comedian, regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, and host of the Who’s Paying Attention? podcast, Alonzo Bodden! And because we are still just weeks away from the Virginia election, we’ve got Virginia Delegate Wendy Gooditis joining us to share her inspiring story and get you fired up to help her hold the trifecta! TW: SI

Guests

Alonzo Bodden
2 Episodes
Alyssa Milano
1 Episode
Anat Shenker
1 Episode
Chris Murphy
1 Episode
Karen Bass
1 Episode
Kate Kelly
1 Episode
Kathryn Hahn
1 Episode
Ravi Gupta
1 Episode

Twitter Mentions

@heartlandsignal 1 Episode