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Tom Moss

Podcast by Tom Moss

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR APRIL 12, 2021

The most pressing issue we are facing the country at this moment is defending our freedom to vote. Forty-three states across the country have introduced legislation intended to strip that freedom from Black and brown voters. And Republicans in Georgia have gone so far as to make it illegal to hand out water to people in line to vote. On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, Tom Moss and Marj Halperin co-hosted the Indivisible Chicago Alliance educational panel: Demand Democracy: Fighting for the Freedom to Vote -- a discussion about S1, the For the People Act, a sweeping pro-democracy bill that will ensure that ALL Americans are free to vote.

Guest included: Dan Weiner is deputy director of the Brennan Center’s Election Reform Program, where he helps to lead the Center’s work on money in politics, election security, government ethics, and other democracy and rule of law issues. More at brennancenter.org Angela Lang is a community organizer in Milwaukee and executive director of BLOC: Black Leaders Organizing for Communities. More at blocbybloc.org/ Jonah Minkoff-Zern is co-director of Public Citizen’s Democracy is For the People campaign to build a national, grassroots movement to get money out of politics and ensure all voters have access to the ballot. More at citizen.org. Barbara Arnwine is President & Founder of the Transformative Justice Coalition. She is a longtime activist for voting rights issues, and many of you will know her Voting Rights “Map of Shame” released in 2011, which exposed the new modern wave of voter suppression in the states. More at tjcoalition.org,

Learn more about how you can get involved at indivisiblechicago.com.

The podcast will be on hiatus until September. Have a great summer!

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2021

Number one, remove Trump from office. Check. Number two, demand democracy and the freedom to vote. To learn more about what's at stake, and what we can do about it, join Marj Halperin and Tom Moss on Wednesday, April 7, at 7pm on Facebook for a panel discussion featuring Dan Weiner from the Brennan Center; Angela Lang from Black Leaders Organizing for Change in Milwaukee; Jonah Minkoff-Zern from Public Citizen; and Barbara Arnwine from the Transformative Justice Coalition. Demand Democracy: Fighting for the Freedom to Vote. More at http://bit.ly/ICP_Apr7
Jennifer Nagda from The Young Center joins to discuss the current situation on the southern border. The Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights protects and advances the rights and best interests of immigrant children according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and state and federal law. More information at theyoungcenter.org.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2021

As more people are vaccinated, the prospect of returning to "normal" creates a new kind of stress. Licensed Clinical Social worker and Erickson Institute adjunct faculty member Lili Gray joins the podcast to help start thinking about the stress of this next transition.
Members of Indivisible Chicago will recognize this week's guest. She has been a fixture at a number of our events, rallies, our events at the Athenaeum Theatre back when we were able to that kind of thing, and just last August at one of our Blue Mondays events on the Indivisible Chicago Podcast. She is a musician, an activist, a documentarian, and a runner for justice. Melody Justice joins the podcast to talk music, politics, and so much more. Stream her albums in all the usual places, or at melodyangelmusic.com. On Instagram @melodyangelmusic. Her non-profit is blackrevolutionarycollective.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MARCH 22, 2021

Most of us grew up believing that Democracy was unassailable — that especially in America, Democracy was so embedded in our being that nothing and no one could tear it down. The last several years have proven how misguided that thinking was. But there are reasons to be optimistic about the future. Benjamin Page, a professor of Political Science at Northwestern and co-author of Democracy in America? What has gone wrong and what we can do about it, joins the podcast to discuss the book and shine some light in the darkness.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 15, 2021

Reflecting on all that has been lost over the past year, perhaps it’s the casual encounters with not-so-close acquaintances that will do us the most good. The article referred to is here: http://bit.ly/3exHQnf.
After a year of pandemic living, things seem to be looking up. This week's guests reflect on the year of living cautiously, with a look ahead to what we generally agree is a light at the end of the tunnel and not another oncoming train. Dr. Rachel Rubin is Senior Medical Officer and co-lead of Cook County Department of Health, and Dr. Ellen Mason is an attending physician at Cook County Hospital and adjunct faculty at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021

_1. Distribution of vaccines is up. More and more people say they are going to get the vaccine. Consumer confidence is up. Biden remains popular with approval ratings the previous president never saw. Something we haven't been able to say for a long time: This week was a pretty good week.

_2. Indivisible grew from a Google Doc in December, 2016, to a going concern with an office, a cadre of employees, and a national network within a matter of months. The goal of Indivisible from Day 1 was to remove Trump from office. Mission Accomplished. So now what? There's still a democracy to protect, and progressive policies to enact, so the work is far from over. And that work is the topic of this week's interview with Indivisible co-founder and co-executive director Leah Greenberg. Find the new Indivisible Guide at indivisible.org.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2021

_1. 2020 was such a bad year, it's hard sometimes to recognize when good things happen. But a few good things are happening. Articles referenced: Michael Grunwald - Politico Newsletter - http://politi.co/3dPyOla Zeynep Tufekci - The Atlantic - http://bit.ly/3ks45vQ Tom Nichols - The Atlantic - http://bit.ly/3q0Uvkz

_2. Ann Williams is a longtime member of the state legislature, representing her Northside district. She has been key in moving all sorts of legislation on topics near and dear to our hearts including those involving data privacy, gun control, ethics and accountability, and of course the Reproductive Health Act. She serves on a number of committees, and--key to our conversation about the Clean Energy Jobs Act-- she is the chair of the Energy and Environment Committee. We also discuss her role in the conclusion of Michael Madigan's tenure as Speaker of the House.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 22, 2021

To make American's lives better, we may need to end the filibuster. But Democrats always focus on the second part -- the process -- and not the first part -- the good stuff. We need to get it right this time. More about Hozier's song Nina Cried Power here: https://songexploder.net/hozier. More about Anat Shenker Osario here: https://bit.ly/37v0GH5.
A month or so ago, Mike Simmons had a full plate as deputy director of the My Brother's Keeper Alliance as the policy and urban planning consultant through his firm, Blue Sky Strategies. Less than two weeks later, as we record, he is one of the newest state Senators, appointed on February 6 to replace retiring Heather Steans. This week's guest represents the 7th, a diverse district that includes parts of Uptown, Andersonville, Lincoln Square, and Ravenswood.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Indivisible Chicago Alliance Exec Director Darcey Regan joins to podcast to discuss our Valentines for Democracy project.
Renato Mariotti is a CNN Legal Analyst and the host of the podcast, On Topic. He is the Legal Affairs Columnist for Politico Magazine, and has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Time Magazine, and other publications. We turn to Renato whenever we want to get into the weeds on legal issues, and he is our go to expert every time a president is impeached. Subscribe to his podcast, On Topic, wherever you get your podcasts. ontopicpodcast.com

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2021

_1. The former President pushed the internet's tall tales, gaslit the country, and denied science and reality. And it took him a long way. But there’s evidence this week that fabulist thinking has its limit. The article referenced is here: https://nyti.ms/3jnYCp8.

_2. Many of us have any number of options for how and where we buy our food. Others, especially people living on the south and west sides, live as much as four miles from the nearest major grocery store. These circumstances are not just natural, but developed over time as a result of all sorts of influences -- from economic to technological to political. And these are the circumstances that are the subject of this week's interview. Andrew Deener is Professor of Sociology at the University of Connecticut and author of the new book: The Problem with Feeding Cities: The Social Transformation of Infrastructure, Abundance, and Inequality in America (University of Chicago Press, 2020).

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2021

For nine days in October of 1960, a drama unfolded in Georgia that would determine the future of the civil rights movement, the political fortunes of Kennedy and Nixon, and would steel the determination of Martin Luther King, Jr. whose life literally hung in the balance. This week, Paul Kendrick, co-author of Nine Days: the race to save Martin Luther King's Life and Win the 1960 Election, joins the podcast. Paul is also Executive Director of Rust Belt Rising --rustbeltrising.com.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JANUARY 25, 2021

This week, excerpts from the Indivisible Chicago Inauguration Celebration extravaganza, featuring a panel co-hosted by Tom and ICA's Marj Halperin with Representatives Lauren Underwood, Sean Casten, and Marie Newman. The show was produced by Chicago4Real and hosted by Justin Kaufmann. Musical guests included Michael McDermott (featured in this week's podcast), Jeff Tweedy, and Jon Langford. Music produced by the Hideout Inn.

Find the complete video presentation, including all music, comedy and MAGIC segments at http://bit.ly/ICA_Inaug.

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Also sponsored by WCPT 820 AM at wcpt820.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JANUARY 18, 2021

After the George Floyd murder, there was a new commitment among White Americans to confront our national crisis of racism. Eight months later, have we made much progress? Maybe, if we're looking to confront racism, we are not looking in the right places. In a new book, this week's guest argues that the kind of racism that may be doing US the most damage is also the kind we don't even recognize. The book is Tacit Racism from University of Chicago Press, and my guest is Anne Rawls, Professor of Sociology at Bentley University, who is co-author with University of Pittsburgh sociology professor Waverly Duck. Link to article mentioned in the interview: https://www.routledge.com/go/black-lives-matter-an-ethnomethodology-freebook

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021

_1. The failed coup on January 6 was not a surprise. In fact many of us saw it coming as early as 2015. _2. Excerpts from 2020 episodes focusing on protecting democracy:

--William Howell and Terry M. Moe, authors of Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy. --David Daley, author of Ratf***ed and Unrigged. --Rachel Blum, author of How the Tea Party Captured the GOP --Benjamin Page, co-author of Democracy in America? What has gone wrong and what we can do about it.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 2021

This is the time of year that we the a look back on the year that was, celebrate the good times and look ahead. While it's been tough, there were a number of things to celebrate this year. Three friends join the podcast this week to reflect on the year that was and look forward to the work that remains. Darcey Regan is executive director of the Indivisible Chicago Alliance; Jessica Droeger is a leader of Indivisible Lincoln Square and ICA board member; and Jason Rieger is founder and ICA board member.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR DECEMBER 28, 2020

ICYMI: Celebrating President-elect Biden, and reflections on riding the emotional roller coaster from November 2 to November 7, 2020. While there may be trouble ahead, for today, let's face the music and dance.
On Thanksgiving Day in 2016, at a holiday gathering in Austin, Texas, Indivisible was born. Three years later, an Indivisible organization exists in every congressional district in America. This week, an encore presentation with founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin, and an interview recorded in November 2019. We talk about the evolution of Indivisible, some of the lessons learned over the past three years, and what’s happening to ensure electoral reform — all of which is cleverly recounted in their book, We are Indivisible.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2020.

Starting this week, the days start getting longer. Hope returns. ICA board member Marj Halperin joins the podcast to talk Georgia phone-banking. Learn more at indivisiblechicago.com. Also, save the date. Marj and Tom will be hosting Indivisible Chicago's Inaugural Celebration: Everything New is Blue Again on January 20, 2021 at 5:30. Stay tuned for more information. In early December, the League of Women Voters Chicago celebrated the centennial of that organization, which was founded right here in Chicago in 1920. At that celebration, Lance Gough, outgoing executive director of the Cook County Board of Election, was honored for a remarkable career in the service of democracy. Mr. Gough joins the podcast this week along with League of Women Voters Chicago executive vice president, Catherine Mardikes.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2020

With the current president's assault on democracy, one wonders what the ghosts of those who died in wars to protect our democratic way of life might expect of us.
For those of us who grew up believing that democratic values would be simply impossible to subvert in this country -- well, Donald Trump, you have our attention. This week, to help explain how we got here and what we need to do now, the authors of the new book Presidents, Populism, and the Crisis of Democracy (University of Chicago Press). William H. Howell is the Sydney Stein Professor in American Politics at the University of Chicago. He is currently chair of the Department of Political Science and Director of the Center for Effective Government. Terry M. Moe is the William Bennett Munro Professor of Political Science at Stanford University and a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2020

With incredible ratings in one demographic, you might be able to stay on TV, but you can't remain president. This is the lesson the current President is having trouble learning.
The ComEd scandal that has gotten everyone's attention over the last few months is really a story of two scandals -- one is a bribery scandal that seems to be closing in around Speaker of the House Madigan. But what of the legislation that was at the heart of the bribery scandal in the first place -- one that promises to deliver services to consumers but failed to do so. Joining the podcast this week, Abe Scarr, director of Illinois PIRG. In Springfield he leads the charge for stronger consumer protections, utility accountability, and good government. In 2017, Abe led a coalition to pass legislation to implement automatic voter registration in Illinois. Just this week, PIRG released a report, Guaranteed Profits, Broken Promises, which details how ComEd has managed to stay profitable while failing its customers. Find the report at illinoispirg.org

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The US Constitution was not delivered to the founders on a mountaintop; it was the product of bitter negotiations and tough compromises. The Electoral College was one such compromise, and we're living with the consequences to this day. Originally posted February 17, 2020.
After the election in 2016, Michigan resident Katie Fahey posted on Facebook to see if anyone was interested in taking on gerrymandering in Michigan. People were interested. Over the next two years, she led the successful fight to end gerrymandering, and is now executive director of The People — thepeople.org. Originally posted August 15, 2020.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2020

While Trump will certainly be remembered as the worst president, this transition may only be the second worst. What happened in 1861 was, so far, worse.
As Americans, we are invested in the idea that our fellow citizens accused of a crime are innocent until proven guilty. At the same time, we are invested in a bail system in which those accused are able to be released only if they can pay the price. Is it fair that the wealthy who are accused walk while the poor remain in jail awaiting their day in court? This week's guests do not think that it is fair, and they are working to end the cash bail system.

Sharone Mitchell, Jr. is the Director of the Illinois Justice Project, and State Senator Robert Peters is sponsoring the Pretrial Fairness Act which aims to put an end to the cash bail system. Learn more at endmoneybond.org.

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Does America need a Truth Commission or would a Works Project do the trick?

2, The Tea Party emerged coincidentally with America's first Black president. Initially promoting libertarian values, they attracted broad swaths of the disaffected, those with libertarian concerns, but also those with isolationist, nationalist, and racist concerns. And then came Trump. Today's guest has researched the Tea Party, how it started, how it ate the Republican party, and where it might go from here. Rachel Blum is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Oklahoma University and author of How the Tea Party Captured the GOP: Insurgent Factions in American Politics, from University of Chicago Press.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Celebrating President-elect Biden, and reflections on riding the emotional roller coaster from November 2 to November 7, 2020. While there may be trouble ahead, for today, let's face the music and dance.
Three States. One Mission. 1500 volunteers and more than half a million phone calls. We go behind the scenes with Indivisible Chicago's Get-Out-the-Vote All-Stars -- Kathleen Long, Bill Mengebier, and Kathy Tholin.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY OCTOBER 26, 2020

8 days until voting ends. Do you remember where you were four years ago?
Indivisible Chicago founder Jason Rieger on The Last Weekend. Learn more at 3states1mission.com.
Chicago media legend and friend of the podcast Ken Davis joins to talk emails and laptops, and life after Trump. Spoiler: One way or the other, he’s not going away.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2020

The only thing the GOP oppo research has done so far is demonstrate Joe Biden’s decency. Last week, a Trump aide compared Biden to Mr. Rogers. Yeah? So?
After a months-long hiatus, Indivisible Chicago is heading back (safely) to the doors. ICA board member Denise Poloyac joins to discuss. Sign up for canvassing, phone banking, and more at 3states1mission.com.
All roads to the White House lead through Wisconsin, but there is also much at stake for the state—and the country—in the Wisconsin State Assembly. Deb Andraca is a candidate in the north Milwaukee suburbs trying to flip that district blue. Learn more and get involved at debforwi.com.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2020

_1. What could happen if -- under the terms of the 12th Amendment -- an inconclusive election were to end up before the House of Representatives to decide? Spoiler: nothing good if a majority of states are not represented by a majority of Democratic members. Congressman Jamie Raskin joins to explain. Raskin will keynote a fundraiser on Friday, 10/16, at 6pm CT to support six candidates across the country to ensure the House is in good hands. The event is sponsored by our friends at Indivisible Hawaii. Register here: https://bit.ly/3dngyNJ

_2. Twenty-two days before election day, but 107 days before inauguration, we are prudent to prepare for a contested election. Congressman Mike Quigley from IL05 joins this week to talk about what could go wrong at the polls and what we need to do to get ready.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR OCTOBER 5, 2020

_1. We need to stay positive and we need to get out the vote. But we have to be prepared should the president follow through on what he has already said he might do and reject the results of the election. Indivisible Chicago Alliance Executive Director Darcey Regan joins the podcast to discuss contingency planning. To get notifications, visit protecttheresults.com.

_2. With less than a month, it’s all hands on deck. Time to step up, if you haven’t already. Joining to discuss opportunities, with an eye toward Wisconsin this time, Kathleen Long and Laura Tanner, co-leaders Indivisible Evanston and Sandra Sullivan-Dunbar, Sister District Greater Chicago. Sign up for phone banking shifts at 3states1mission.com. Sign up to a poll observer at wisdems.org/voter-protection. Sign up to drive people to the polls at soulstothepollsmke.org.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

With claims of electoral fraud, a disputed election is thrown to Congress, where Republicans hold a slim edge. The year is 1876, and the compromise that leads to a Rutherford Hayes administration is catastrophic. What can we do to avoid such an outcome in 36 days? Hint: 3states1mission.com.
“The Imperial Presidency” is a term coined by Arthur Schlesinger in the 70s to describe the Nixon Administration, though it certainly has currency today. But what role does public opinion play in checking that power? This week, we take a step back from the election, from the Supreme Court fight, to think about how the Presidency works — or fails to — in these times. Dino Christenson is associate professor in the Department of Political Science at Boston University and an institute fellow at the Hariri Institute for Computational Science and Engineering. Douglas Kriner is the Clinton Rossiter Professor in American Institutions in the Department of Government at Cornell University. They are co-authors of The Myth of the Imperial Presidency, from University of Chicago Press.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

_1. Remembering Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

_2. David Daley spent a year documenting the ways that the Republicans, starting after Obama won election in 2008, set in motion REDMAP, a long-term strategy to win key state legislative victories in time to redraw lines after the 2010 census and secure power, while the Democrats weren’t paying attention. It worked, and his book Ratf**ked documents that part of the story. His next book, Unrigged, published last March, documents how citizens across America fought to take back their Democracy. That fight is just getting started.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This week, the Return of Blue Mondays with co-hosts Marj Halperin and Tom Moss. This week, Protecting the Vote in Wisconsin.

Guests include:

Renato Mariotti, CNN legal analyst, former federal prosecutor, host of the podcast On Topic, and friend of Indivisible Chicago.

Reverend Greg Lewis, leader of Souls to the Polls, a statewide Wisconsin coalition of faith leaders that mobilizes ministers and their congregations to strengthen the voting power of the Black community. More at soulstothepollsmke.org.

JP Thomas, Regional Voter Protection Director for the Wisconsin Coordinated Campaign. Volunteer to be a poll observer at wisdems.org/voter-protection.

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Blue Mondays is jointly sponsored by Indivisible Chicago Alliance (ICA), which is registered under 501(c)(4) and the Indivisible Chicago Alliance Political Action Committee, a separate non-profit organization connected to ICA. This program is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Additional sponsors: Blue Beginning and The Hideout.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This week, Marj Halperin and Tom Moss wrap up Blue Mondays with a deep dive into Illinois politics with guest, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood - underwoodforcongress.com.

To discuss the Fair Tax, Anders Lindall, communications co-chair of Vote Yes for Fair Tax - www.YesForFairTax.org

And reporter Dave McKinney, who spent nearly 20 years covering the Illinois Statehouse for the Chicago Sun Times. He’s still on the beat, now for WBEZ.

Special musical guest, Jon Langford.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020

As the presidential campaigns approach the post-Labor Day sprint to November, few states loom as large as Wisconsin. This week, Marj Halperin and Tom Moss take a deep dive into the politics of the state that may decide this race.

Ben Wikler, Chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party of Wisconsin wisdems.org/volunteer

Christine Neumann-Ortiz, Founding Executive Director of Voces de la Frontera, and recently named one of USA Today’s Women of the Century vdlf.org

Paul Kendrick, Executive Director of Rust Belt Rising rustbeltrising.com/

Musical guest, Jon Langford

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Blue Mondays is jointly sponsored by Indivisible Chicago Alliance (ICA), which is registered under 501(c)(4) and the Indivisible Chicago Alliance Political Action Committee, a separate non-profit organization connected to ICA. This program is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Additional sponsors: Blue Beginning and The Hideout.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2020

As the Democratic National Convention begins, as some of the polls begin to tighten, Indivisible Chicago’s Blue Mondays continues this week with a deep dive into four Southwest Michigan races.

This week, Marj Halperin and Tom Moss welcome Michigan-6 Congressional candidate Jon Hoadley, who is seeking to unseat a 34-year Congressional incumbent. Learn more at jonhoadley.com.

Also, there is much at stake in the Michigan House of Representatives, and three candidates join the program to explain.

Christine Morse - Running for State Rep in District 61, which includes Kalamazoo County - vote4morse.com

Chokwe Pitchford - Candidate for State Legislature - 79th district, which includes Benton Harbor, St. Joe, and surrounding areas- www.chokwefor79th.org/

Abigail Wheeler - Candidate for State Rep in Michigan’s 66th district - wheelerforthe66th.com

Musical guest: Jeff Tweedy

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Blue Mondays is jointly sponsored by Indivisible Chicago Alliance (ICA), which is registered under 501(c)(4) and the Indivisible Chicago Alliance Political Action Committee, a separate non-profit organization connected to ICA. This program is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Additional sponsors: Blue Beginning and The Hideout.

A special edition of the Indivisible Chicago Podcast

After the election in 2016, Michigan resident Katie Fahey posted on Facebook to see if anyone was interested in taking on gerrymandering in Michigan. People were interested. Over the next two years, she led the successful fight to end gerrymandering, and is now executive director of The People — thepeople.org. In this special edition of the ICP, Katie shares her story.

Katie will also be present at an Indivisible Chicago event on Sunday, August 23, 2020 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CT

Sign-up for our virtual Zoom movie theater on Sunday, August 23, as we come together starting at 4:00 to watch what Variety called “the most important political film of the year," Slay the Dragon. Immediately following the film, at 6:00, Katie Fahey, will join us for a panel discussion, along with Ratf**ed author, David Daley, and the film's Ruth Greenwood, a leader in the ongoing fight against voter disenfranchisement in Wisconsin.

More information and sign up at bit.ly/ICP_SLAY

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020

Indivisible Chicago's Blue Mondays continues this week as Marj Halperin and I welcome four journalists to discuss the political landscape across the Three States, One Mission area.

Monroe Anderson is a political analyst and journalist who’s written for Triibe, the Defender, Newsweek, Chicago Sun-Times, and the Tribune. He is currently featured on the Ben Joravsky podcast every Wednesday.

Malachi Barnett is Public Interest Reporter at MLive Media Group, and knows well the political landscape of Michigan

Shia Kapos is a reporter for POLITICO and author of POLITICO's Illinois Playbook, the most indispensable morning newsletter for influencers in Illinois government and politics.

Dan Simmons, a Wisconsin State Journal reporter, writes extensively on Wisconsin politics.

Musical guest: Michael McDermott. Find Michael’s music at michael-mcdermott.com.

All proceeds from the event supports the GoFundMe set up by the Hideout to keep their staff paid until they can reopen. Donations made during the musical segment go directly to the musical guest.

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Blue Mondays is jointly sponsored by Indivisible Chicago Alliance (ICA), which is registered under 501(c)(4) and the Indivisible Chicago Alliance Political Action Committee, a separate non-profit organization connected to ICA. This program is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Additional sponsors: Blue Beginning and The Hideout.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020

When your grandchildren ask you what you did to protect democracy in the Trump era, what will you say? For ideas, check out Blue Mondays, where you'll learn more about what you need to know, AND DO, now that the election is mere moments away. Every Monday in August -- there are five of them this year -- Marj Halperin and Tom Moss will host a LIVE show at The Hideout's virtual performance space -- hideoutchicago.online. The audio recording of that show will appear as an episode of the Indivisible Chicago Podcast.

The inaugural episode was recorded on Monday night, August 3, and focused on electoral politics and the pursuit of racial justice.

This week's guests:

Christian Perry, a community organizer with Black Millennial Renaissance, www.blackmillennialrenaissance.com/ Ashley Perkins, Nonviolence Training Coordinator and Lead Trainer at the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago, www.nonviolencechicago.org/ Angela Lang, Executive Director, Black Leaders Organizing for Communities in Milwaukee, WI, www.blocbybloc.org/

All proceeds from the event supports the GoFundMe set up by the Hideout to keep their staff paid until they can reopen. Donations made during the musical segment go directly to musical guest Melody Angel.

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Blue Mondays is jointly sponsored by Indivisible Chicago Alliance (ICA), which is registered under 501(c)(4) and the Indivisible Chicago Alliance Political Action Committee, a separate non-profit organization connected to ICA. This program is not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee. Additional sponsors: Blue Beginning and The Hideout.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JULY 27, 2020

Eight hundred years ago, “law and order” didn’t mean to King John of England what it meant to Richard Nixon or what it means to Donald Trump. How did “law and order” go from the language of rebellion to the language of racism and reactionaries?
Joey Andrews is organizing for political candidates in southwest Michigan, and he joins the podcast this week to talk about the political landscape there and exactly why we should care. And more important, what we can do to help.
State Assembly Representative Robyn Vining is running for re-election in a district she won last time by just 132 votes, and Indivisible Chicago has been phone banking for her to help ensure the margin is far greater this time around. Learn more about her campaign at www.robynforwi.com and follow her on Instagram at @robynvining.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, JULY 20, 2020

Remembering John Lewis.
Since 1988, Northwestern Law professor Andrew Koppelman has been arguing that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 protects LGBTQ employees from workplace discrimination. It took a while, but last month, the US Supreme Court finally agreed. Professor Koppelman is theJohn Paul Stevens Professor of Law at Northwestern University. His latest book is Gay Rights vs. Religious Liberty: An Unnecessary Conflict, from Oxford Press. The article mentioned in the interview is available here: bit.ly/3fIitwD

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JULY 13, 2020

With pressure mounting to take down the statues of the Confederacy, it’s worth considering why these monuments were put up in the first place.
Michael Fassnact was CEO of the advertising firm Foote Cone and Belding until late 2019 when he started doing ad hoc work with the city. On April 1, 2020, he was named Chief Marketing Officer of the City of Chicago. Over a remarkably successful career, Fassnacht has worked on developing brand trust in the public and private sector. His latest challenge, the brand of Chicago and its mayor.
Christine Morse is running for state representative in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, a race that is part of Indivisible Chicago’s effort to help our friends in Michigan and Wisconsin flip their legislatures blue. Find out more at vote4morse.com. Sign up to help at 3states1mission.com

3states1mission.com returns! Chokwe Pitchford is a candidate for Michigan State Rep. He joins from his home in Benton Harbor, Michigan, to discuss the campaign, his community, and why this is such an important race. Learn more at chokwefor79th.org. Sign up to phone bank for Chokwe’s campaign and many others at 3states1mission.com. Remember when you said you’d do anything to defeat Trump? Well?
When there is a shooting on the West Side, members of the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago show up to mediate, deescalate, and work with the victims family. As we work to imagine better ways of addressing gun violence and public, it must include programs like this. Senior Director of Programs and Policy Chris Patterson joins this week to discuss this effort, which is built on the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. Learn more and get involved at nonviolencechicago.org.

Public opinion can be static for years, and then something changes. That’s what happened with public opinion support for gay marriage—support was static for years, and then, one day, things changed. Similarly, over the past few weeks, public opinion for Black Lives Matter has shifted dramatically. Can we now imagine real change in race relations in America?
In 2016, Kim Foxx ran for State’s Attorney against an incumbent who had drawn criticism in the wake of the Laquan McDonald murder. This year, she won her bid for re-election after a bitter primary campaign. The Indivisible Chicago Alliance endorsed her in this race. And then came the pandemic, and then the George Floyd murder and subsequent outpouring of grief and rage. This week, the State’s Attorney joins the podcast to discuss the events of the past several weeks, as well as her record of criminal justice reform over the last four years.
Jon Hoadley is running for Congress in southwest Michigan, one of the campaigns Indivisible Chicago is supporting as part of our Three States, One Mission campaign. An openly gay candidate, this week, he returns to the podcast to discuss last week’s Supreme Court decision upholding the rights of LGBTQ employees. Learn more about his campaign at jonhoadley.com. Join the campaign’s Summer of Action kickoff on July 9 at https://bit.ly/3dlNt3J.

This week's guest is Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson.

The current president initially planned his first pandemic rally to be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma — of all places — on June 19th — of all dates. Tom talks about the Tulsa Race Massacre, and what it means for the president to choose this place for his first MAGA rally for months.
This week’s guest is Brandon Johnson, Cook County Commissioner for the first district, where he serves on a number of committees, including the Criminal Justice Committee—of which he is vice chair. Commissioner Johnson joins the podcast this week to talk about the aftermath of the George Floyd murder, the impact is has had on his district, and how we must not squander this moment when real change is possible.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, JUNE 8, 2020

_1. Some fear saying the wrong thing, so say nothing at all. The world of clinical psychology offers a model that might help: The Silk Ring Theory. More here: https://bit.ly/3h4xTMM

_2. AS a former civil rights attorney, supporter of CPAC, and co-author of the State consent decree, Alderman Matt Martin is in a unique position to help sort out some of the policy positions regarding reforming the police department. Has your Alderman signed on to support CPAC? Find out here: bit.ly/ICP_CPAC

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2020

_1. The killing of George Floyd is a tragedy that should compel us to do more. Peaceful protests are a start. Educating ourselves is another — Indivisible National’s reading list is here: bit.ly/INDIVISIBLE_Antiracism.

_2. So much depends on leadership, and right now that is in short supply. The fight for democracy runs through Michigan, and right now, Indivisible Chicago leader Bill Mengebier is leading the effort with phone banks. Bill joins the podcast with an update. It’s all hands on deck. Get involved at 3states1mission.com.

_3. Jon Hoadley, candidate for Congress in Michigan 6, Zoomed by the phone bank to share some good news about polling in his district. Find out more about his campaign at jonhoadley.com.

_4. Dani Brzozowski is the first candidate in Illinois 16 to be endorsed by Planned Parenthood. She’s running as a true progressive in a district currently represented by a man who votes with Trump 93% of the time. Learn more at daniforillinois.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020

_1. I thought the pandemic would finally give Democrats and Republicans something to agree emphatically about — the desire to avoid our own demise. Not so fast. The PEW Research study discussed is here pewrsr.ch/2zZRBZg.

_2. Lawrence Lessig is the Roy L. Furman Professor of Law and Leadership at Harvard Law School. He was the co-founder of Creative Commons, and was a candidate for president in 2016. He is the author of numerous books, most recently They Don’t Represent Us published by Dey Street and America: Compromised from the University of Chicago Press. He hosts the podcast Another Way. Professor Lessig joins to talk electoral reform, finance reform, our dire circumstances, and glimmers of hope.

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_1. Each Monday for now, Indivisible Chicago opens a Zoom room and welcomes all comers to a virtual phone bank -- Michigan Mondays. Indivisible Chicago is organizing calls into a southwest Michigan state legislative district which is key to flipping the Michigan State House Blue. This week, a reluctant activist faces his fears and gets with the program. You can get with the program at 3state1mission.com.

_2. We start in Michigan, and then cross the Lake to Milwaukee to hear from Angela Lang, Executive Director of BLOC — Black Leaders Organizing for Communities — which is dedicated to organizing communities in Milwaukee. Learn more at blocbybloc.org. The New Yorker article discussed can be found here: https://bit.ly/3675hgL.

Angela will be headlining a virtual event on Wednesday, 5/20: How Milwaukee Could Decide the Next President: An Indivisible IL9 Salon. RSVP here: bit.ly/mke-rsvp.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MAY 11, 2020

_1. Remember Hope? This week, Becoming, the documentary chronicling Michelle Obama’s book tour, premiered on Netflix. The documentary is partly a book tour, partly biography, partly a peek behind the scenes. The key, however, lies in the conversations the former First Lady has with young people.

_2. For 71 years, except for a two year gap, Illinois 9 has been represented by just two people: current Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, of course, and prior to her, elected in 1948, Sidney Yates. Authors George Van Dusen and Michael Dorf wrote Clear it with Sid: Sidney Yates and fifty years of presidents, pragmatism, and public service. This interview was recorded January 10, 2020.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MAY 4, 2020

_1. Recently the Indivisible Chicago Alliance signed on to support the Illinois Fair Tax Amendment. It is not surprising that powerful forces have aligned to oppose it, but fortunately, powerful forces are organizing to support it as well. Amisha Patel, is the Executive Director of the Grassroots Collaborative, and she joins this week to offer common sense responses to arguments listeners might hear from certain family and friends. More info is at yesforfairtax.org and grassrootscollaborative.org.

_2. Cecilia Muñoz was a senior member of Obama’s White House Leadership team. She’s also the author of a new book: More than Ready: Be Strong and Be You and Other Lessons for Women of Color on the Rise. With most of the country still on lockdown, with cruelty and injustice emanating from the White House, and with a difficult election year ahead, there is no better time to talk about the qualities of leadership.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2020

_1. The president’s scientific musings sound perfectly reasonable, if it’s 1985 and you are Tom’s college dorm-mates. Some thoughts about Disinfect-gate. The New York Times article referred to is here: https://nyti.ms/356h7r7.

_2. Six weeks ago, the Indivisible Chicago Alliance was up to its eyeballs in canvassing, in-person trainings, and carpools to Wisconsin and Michigan. Now, like everything else, the activism has migrated online. Joining the podcast this week — via Zoom — Indivisible Chicago founder and Alliance executive board member Jason Rieger, and Reid McCollum, co-leader of the Coalition for a Better Illinois 6.

Learn more about how to get involved with the Postcard Posse, phone banking, and other projects at indivisiblechicago.com. Also, see postcards2wi.com, postcards2mi.com and ICA’s 3states1mission.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, APRIL 20, 2020

_1. Most of us grew up believing that Democracy was unassailable — that especially in America, Democracy was so embedded in our being that nothing and no one could tear it down. The last several years have proven how misguided that thinking was. But there are reasons to be optimistic about the future. Benjamin Page, a professor of Political Science at Northwestern and co-author of Democracy in America? What has gone wrong and what we can do about it, joins the podcast to discuss the book and shine some light in the darkness.

_2. Jared Launius with a firsthand account of what Democracy under siege looks like — he’s the Swing Left Wisconsin and Illinois Field Director and he has some highs and lows from the Wisconsin primary. Contact Jared at jared@swingleft.org. Also get involved at 3states1mission.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR APRIL 13, 2020

_1. The impact of the pandemic, with the weight of an uncertainty that is off the scales, will affect Generation Z in ways we don’t yet comprehend. For more, check out the Axios article here: bit.ly/ICP_GenZ. Odds Are from the Barenaked Ladies can be found here: https://bit.ly/2RusvYa.

_2. Personal PAC is an organization dedicated to protecting a woman’s reproductive rights in Illinois. An upcoming Supreme Court decision will most likely effectively overturn Roe. What does that mean for the future of abortion rights? Back in February, Tom sat down with Personal PAC President and CEO Terry Cosgrove. Just last Friday, Tom and Terry checked in to discuss what has and hasn’t changed regarding abortion rights since then. The Vox article mentioned can be found here bit.ly/ICP_VoxRoe.

Information about the virtual town hall on Monday 4/13 here: www.personalpac.org/events/

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020

_1. The shutdown is stark, scary, and certainly devastating for many. It’s also getting weird, and some of that weirdness was on display this week as the Cuomo Brothers blurred all sorts of lines between public information, news, and entertainment.

_2. Even under lockdown, the work of our city and county go on. This week, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi joins the podcast. He ran as a reformer, was elected to clean up the process of property tax assessments both commercial residential. We talk about his first year, the progress he’s made, and also the resistance from some quarters.

_3. Ryan Bernsten is the host of the 50 States of Mind podcast. He’s on lockdown in Kansas City at the moment, but last year, he visited all fifty states. As season two of his podcast kicks off, Ryan joins to talk about the project as well as life under lockdown in a red state. Learn more at ryanbernsten.com/50-states-of-mind.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2020

_1. On Day 16 of the lockdown, we look to the future. What’s at stake in the local elections across the country? And how might the outcome affect us for many years to come?

_2. Speaking of local elections, Abigail Wheeler is a candidate for Michigan’s State House of Representatives. She’s from western Michigan, a firefighter and EMT, a young progressive in an increasingly blue district, and she’s got a very good shot at winning one of the four races necessary for Democrats to take control of the Michigan State House. Abigail joins the podcast this week to introduce herself, explain what’s at stake for her constituents, and tell you how you can get involved in her campaign, even though canvassing in the district if off. Learn more at wheelerforthe66th.com.

_3. Indivisible Chicago’s Marj Halperin and Indivisible Oak Park Area’s Nicole Miller join the podcast talk about the next best thing to canvassing. Learn more at indivisiblechicago.com or bluebeginning.org.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 23, 2020

_1. PEW Research points to how Republicans and Democrats are experiencing leadership around COVID-19. Are skeptical Republicans more at risk? The study Tom refers to is here: pewrsr.ch/2QDkwHN

_1. Marie Newman was Indivisible Chicago’s first-ever endorsement. On Tuesday, she prevailed in the primary, and she will be the Democratic candidate for Congress from Illinois 3, ending the reign of the Lipinski family. Marie joins the podcast this week to reflect on the race, the impact of COVID-19, and what lies ahead.

_2. Indivisible Chicago leaders Kathy Tholin and Jessica Droeger come on to explain all that is still underway in the world of grassroots activism even at a socially safe distance. Learn more at indivisiblechicago.com. Jessica also mentioned Open Progress [openprogress.com] and Indivisitext [https://indivisible.org/payback-project-p2p].

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY MARCH 16, 2020

_1. Dr. Ronald Hershow, Director of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the UIC School of Public Health and Infectious Disease Epidemiologist, joins the podcast to talk COVID-19, the coronavirus. Things are dire, but certainly not hopeless.

_2. Indivisible Chicago Alliance executive board members Steve Held and Marj Halperin join the podcast to discuss ICA’s recent endorsement of Kim Foxx for States Attorney. And also how the coronavirus is affecting our 3 States 1 Mission project and how people can still get involved.

_3. Poet, educator, Vermont resident and Sanders supporter Kirk Robinson joins the podcast. In bleak times, we may look to art for consolation.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020

_1. Democrats fall in love while Republicans fall in line. If this cliche has ever been true, it certainly hasn’t been true this cycle. We look back on 2016, and the Republican #fail.

_2. Robert Emmons, Jr. is running for Congress against Bobby Rush, and he first appeared on the ICP about a year ago. SInce then, he has run a solid campaign with a solid organization, and has racked up a number of endorsements—including from Indivisible Chicago South Side. This week, he checks in one last time before the primary.

_3. Young people get a bad rap for not turning out to vote. But it’s not that they don’t care or recognize what’s at stake. Jen Dean and Josh Blair from Chicago Votes (chicagovotes.com) join to talk about what they’re doing to help young people remove barriers to participation and make their voices heard.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2020

_1. If you believe the coronavirus is a hoax, does that make it less dangerous? What the world needs now is a heavy dose of media literacy. Learn more at medialiteracynow.org.

Research judicial candidates at voteforjudges.org.

_2. Ken Davis has been a media staple in Chicago for more than a couple of years. On Sunday, February 23, he and Linda Paul convened a town hall of two dozen Chicago media luminaries to discuss the current state of the industry and imagine what might lie ahead. It’s a mixed bag of good news and bad news for the future journalism.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020

_1. With no Democratic contender likely to lock up the nomination early, the prospect of a brokered convention loomed. What can we learn from the last time this happened in 1952?

_2. Renato Mariotti is a former federal prosecutor, CNN analyst, Politico contributor, Indivisible Chicago member, and friend of the podcast. This week, in the midst of Trump’s purge of enemies, pardon of friends, and claims that he is US law enforcement, Renato joins to help sort it all out. Find Renato’s most recent Politico commentary here: politi.co/2V78lGy. We’re big fans of Renato’s own podcast, On Topic. More about that here: ontopicpodcast.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2020

_1. The Constitution of the United States has authority because we all agree it has authority. But that social contract is being tested. Will our democracy pass that test? Talking about the future of the Constitution, the Supreme Court and free speech, this week’s guest is Erwin Chemerinsky, Constitutional scholar and Dean of the University of California Berkeley School of Law.

_2. Indivisible Chicago’s Kathy Tholin on the final four-week push to elect Marie Newman over Dan Lipinski in Illinois 3. Interested in preserving that Constitution? You can start by knocking on doors in your own hometown. Find out more at 3states1mission.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2020

-1. On Monday, February 3, hundreds of you filled the Athenaeum Theatre for the 2020 get-out-the-vote kickoff. Indivisible Chicago Alliance board member Marj Halperin joins the podcast for a True Blue Revue Review. While the event has passed, opportunities to get involved are still plenty. Find out more at 3states1mission.com.

-2. Last year, former Obama Great Lakes Czar Cam Davis won a seat on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District through an historic write-in campaign. This year, he’s on the ballot again, running for a six-year term. Cam joins the podcast to talk climate change and lake levels, renewable energy, and why we should all care about the District.Indivisible Chicago is not endorsing in this race, but more information about Cam’s campaign can be found at camdavis.org.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2020

-1. Whether it’s high school football or impeachment, knowing you’re going to lose doesn’t make losing any easier. So, what now?

-2. READI Chicago finds young men likely to be involved in violence, gets them therapy, a job, and a pathway to a real future. It’s hard work. It’s expensive. And it’s effective. Eddie Bocanegra is senior director of READI Chicago at the Heartland Alliance. He joins the podcast this week to explain the program and help us understand the challenges these young men face. Learn more at heartlandalliance.org/readi/.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020

-1. Revolution or Restoration? The New York Times double-endorsement articulates the problem — or is it an opportunity? nyti.ms/ICP_NYTendorse

-2. Marj Halperin joins to talk about the True Blue Revue, the kick-off event for the Three States One Mission Campaign. Find out more and register at truebluerevue.com.

-3. Cook County judicial candidates Bradley Trowbridge and Jill Rose Quinn join the podcast for a 101 on Cook County courts and judicial elections. Also, how would their election add some much-needed diversity to the courts? While Indivisible Chicago is not endorsing in these races, you can find out more about Trowbridge’s campaign at bradtrowbridgeforjudge.com. Find out more about Quinn’s campaign at votejillrosequinn.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 2020

Each week, host Tom Moss opens the podcast with an opening monologue or essay with topics ranging from the history of impeachment, the rise of authoritarianism, or the time Diana Ross single-handedly stopped a panic in Central Park. This week, a look back on a few of the highlights with guest host, ICP producer Dan Nelson.

_1. Diana Ross saves the day, first aired 7/15/19 _2. Quantifying the deplorables, 4/15/19 _3. Sexism by proxy, 12/2/19 _4. What would Walter Cronkite do?, 11/18/19 _5. Bran Stark for President, 5/27/19 _6. All come to look for America, 11/4/19

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2020

A look back on 2019 with a few of Tom’s favorite interviews.

-1. Mara Kiesling, Executive Director and Founder of the National Center for Transgender Equality. From June 3, 2019

-2. Toi Hutchinson, now Senior Advisor to the Governor on Cannabis Control, she was State Senator and one of the architects of the cannabis legalization act that went into effect this year. From September 2, 2019

-3. Representative Lauren Underwood. From March 25, 2019

-4. Tom’s Mom. From July 8, 2019

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2020

-1. First up, leadership from the Coalition for Change Illinois 3 -- Abby McEntee, Jeanette Quirk, and Ray Valek -- about what’s at stake in this election.

-2. The Indivisible Chicago Alliance made its first ever endorsement this year when we went all in with Marie Newman in her rematch with Dan Lipinski. Marie is a true blue progressive Democrat taking on an entrenched incumbent in the Democratic primary on March 17, just ten weeks away. In this, the first podcast of the new year, she joins to talk about how she plans to prevail. Recorded live on Saturday January 4th at the Indivisible Chicago Canvassing Kickoff at Zoe’s Patio in Garfield Park.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2019

On this week’s podcast, a look back on the year that was with a very special roundtable of guests. Joining this week are Darcey Regan; Executive Director of Indivisible Chicago, and fellow board members Chad Fitzgerald and Denise Poloyac.

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-1. A few words about Liberalism and Love. Adam Gopnik’s book, A Thousand Small Sanities, is the jumping-off point.

-2. Bonnie Perry has been rector at All Saints Episcopal Church on the northside for 27 years. Before she moves on to become the Bishop of the Michigan Diocese, she sits down to talk about love and politics.

-3. Greg Trotter is spokesman for the Greater Chicago Food Depository and joins the podcast to discuss how governmental policies will affect those experiencing food insecurity. Find out more about the GCFD, donate, and find volunteer opportunities here. chicagosfoodbank.org

Mich. 6 candidate Jon Hoadley / IC’s Marj Halperin on impeachment week prep

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2019

_1. Three things worth knowing: -Trump’s victory plan is now public — and it’s not implausible. Report is here: https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-am. -A lot hinges on the economy. Most Americans think it’s to great things. For the rich. Report is here: https://pewrsr.ch/34o6UnM. -And finally, last week it looked like Trump was breaking away in Wisconsin. This week? Report is here: http://bit.ly/2RRGsAv.

_2. IC Alliance board member Marj Halperin joins to talk Impeachment Week prep. The Impeach and Remove Rally is Tuesday, December 17 at 5:30 downtown in Federal Plaza. Learn more at bit.ly/ImpeachVoteChi.

_3. Michigan State Representative Jon Hoadley joins the podcast. He’s a progressive running for Congress in southwest Michigan — just around the corner from Chicago — and looking to unseat a 33-year incumbent. While Indivisible Chicago is not endorsing in this race, we will be working hard to get out the vote in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Michigan. Find out more about Hoadley’s campaign at jonhoadley.com. Learn more about more IC's Three States - One Goal Project at http://bit.ly/ICP_3states.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2019

_1. Some scary polling over the past couple of weeks. How nervous should we be? Jared Launius is field director for Swing Left Wisconsin and Illinois and has some excellent advice. Find out more about how you can get involved at bit.ly/ICP_3states. Also, more about Vote Forward at votefwd.org.

_2. Daniel Epstein is young, an outspoken Progressive, and a candidate for the Illinois Supreme Court. This week, Daniel comes on the podcast to talk about the campaign and to give me a lesson on how the courts operate in Illinois. For starters, did you know Supreme Court justices were elected? While IC is not endorsing in this race, more info about Daniel’s campaign can be found at epsteinforsupremecourt.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019

_1. Sexism by proxy is what happens when you say you would have no problem voting for a female candidate — it’s your neighbors that are the problem, and therefore you don’t support that female candidate after all. A recent study out of Northwestern University debunks the myth. More at lat.ms/ICP_proxy.

_2. Mony Ruiz-Velasco, executive director of PASO West Suburban Action Project on the effort to end the cruelty occurring in our name on the southern border. Call your Senators and Representatives today and tell them to defund MPP in this year’s budget. More information is available at pasoaction.org/

_3. Michael Cabonargi wants to modernize and reform the Office of the Cook County Clerk of Courts — the office now held by the retiring Dorothy Brown. This week, he joins to podcast to talk about the work of that office and why it deserves our attention. The Indivisible Chicago Alliance is not endorsing in this race, but more information is available about Cabonargi’s campaign at michaelcabonargi.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019

_1. Jessica Droeger joins to talk about how to stay grounded when so much chaos continues to swirl around us. Tom suggest a radical idea—“radical kindness.” Jessica refers to openprogress.com. The Tom Junod Esquire article Tom mentions is available at bit.ly/ICP_Junod.

_2. Ken Thomas is a young lawyer who is running for State Senate in the 13th District — the seat once held by Kwame Raoul and Barack Obama. This week, he joins the ICP to talk about not just taking on an incumbent, but also eviction court, affordable housing, and the criminal justice system. While the Indivisible Chicago Alliance is not endorsing in this race, more information about Ken’s campaign can be found at kenthomas.org.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2019

_1. A recent study verifies what might already seem obvious—too many Americans have trouble identifying what information is true and what information is not true, and the problem played out this week as the impeachment process went public. Find the study here: http://bit.ly/2CRZxK0.

_2. As a young man, this week’s guest was a key player in the rise of the white supremacist youth movement here in Chicago. Now, he dedicates himself to helping young people disengage from such movements. Activist, author, founder of the Free Radicals Project, and friend of the podcast Christian Picciolini joins this week to talk about his life and his work. To learn more about Christian’s work, check out freeradicals.org.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019

_1. What do we talk about when we talk about “electability?” The research study cited can be found here: bit.ly/ICP_Avalanche.

_2. On Thanksgiving Day in 2016, at a holiday gathering in Austin, Texas, Indivisible was born. Three years later, an Indivisible organization exists in every congressional district in America. This week, founders Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin join the podcast to discuss the evolution of Indivisible, some of the lessons learned over the past three years, and what’s happening to ensure electoral reform — all of which is recounted in their new book, We are Indivisible.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2019

_1. “America” by Paul Simon is probably the single song about the American Road Trip that gets it right.

_2. As part of a capstone project at Oxford University, Ryan Bernsten traveled to all fifty states seeking answers about life in America during this new era. He’s the host and producer of the podcast "Fifty States of Mind,” with a book to follow. This week, Ryan joins the podcast this week to share what he learned in Hawaii, Wyoming, Ohio, … and the rest.

_3. Indivisible Chicago Executive Board Member Chad Fitzgerald comes on the podcast for a post-mortem on last week’s protest at Trump Tower and a reminder of what lies ahead.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2019

_1. As Indivisible Chicago prepares for a mass demonstration to greet the current president when he comes to town, we notice that mass demonstrations are taking hold all across the world. But — beyond making us feel part of a community — do large presentations have any effect? The answer may surprise you.

_2. Robert Emmons Junior is a social innovator, nonprofit leader, and gun violence-prevention advocate. He’s also in an uphill race for Congress against an entrenched Democratic incumbent. While IC is not endorsing in this race, this week, Emmons joins the podcast to talk about why he thinks he’s the better choice. Learn more at www.robertemmons.org.

_3. Mary Catherine Hanafee LaPlante, a high school junior who was the lead organizer for last week’s Period Rally. Learn more about the Menstrual Movement at www.period.org.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019

_1: The importance of Wisconsin in the 2020 race in five hard numbers.

_2: Segment: If the Democrats have a path to victory in 2020, it goes through Wisconsin. Ben Wikler is chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, and he joins the ICP to talk about Wisconsin and his efforts to ensure the state lives up to its Progressive heritage. Learn more at wisdems.org.

_3: Bob Best and Linda Tate from Indivisible Evanston are among several who are leading the charge into Wisconsin with canvassers, registrars, and volunteers of all kind. Find out more about their efforts or get in touch with them at indivisibleevanston.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019

-1. A few words about Liberalism and Love. Adam Gopnik’s book, A Thousand Small Sanities, is the jumping off point.

-2. Bonnie Perry has been rector at All Saints Episcopal Church on the northside for 27 years. Before she moves on to become the Bishop of the Michigan Diocese, she sits down to talk about love and politics.

-3. Greg Trotter is spokesman for the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and joins the podcast to discuss how governmental policies will affect those experiencing food insecurity. Find out more about the GCFD, donate, and find volunteer opportunities here. chicagosfoodbank.org

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2019

-1. The current president would like to defy the laws of nature, but some laws just won’t bend. Take the laws of linguistics for instance. This week, a look at what the president meant when he asked for “a favor, though.”

-2. With impeachment proceedings underway, Illinois 9 Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky joins the podcast to talk about where things stand and what lies ahead. Also, as we follow the impeachment, it’s important that we don’t lose track of some key legislative priorities. The Congresswoman runs down the list.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

At the start of his impeachment proceedings, Nixon’s approval rating was at 70%. It fell dramatically as the hearings unfolded. As we hold our breath, we wait for the signs that the same thing could happen again.
The Ukraine Memo: Is this the scandal that will finally bring down Trump, or just one more example of how nothing will stick. WCPT AM afternoon host and friend of the podcast Joan Esposito joins to talk impeachment, the Democratic primary contest, and observations about the changing Chicago media landscape.
Remember those 80s movies where the bullies really got theirs? Kirk Robinson calls in to explore the hidden wisdom of the bully movie

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Maybe we shouldn’t try to change people’s minds as much as help ensure their voting behavior aligns with what they already believe. IC’s Jason Rieger joins to announce Indivisible Chicago’s first-ever endorsement: Marie Newman for Congress in Illinois 3. Find out how you can get involved in Marie’s campaign at www.marienewmanforcongress.com. Chicago is a little like that member of your family who can’t quite get it together. So much potential, an excellent education, plenty of resources. But so many bad decisions. Ed Zotti is an urban planning reporter and author of the ongoing Chicago at the Crossroads column in the Chicago Sun-Times. Ed joins to discuss what Chicago needs to do to buckle down and make something of itself. Find his columns at bit.ly/IC_zotti.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, SEPT 16, 2019 The political pundits love the Democrats in Disarray narrative and the tug of war between the far left and the center left. This week, some evidence that they’re getting it all wrong. Indivisible Chicago’s Marj Halperin joins to debrief about the Democratic debate. Can podcasting do for the left what talk radio has done for the right? Tom talks a little shop with fellow podcaster Kelly Pollock from Two Broads Talking Politics — twobroadstalkingpolitics.com, Kelly is also the Director of Content for demcastusa.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

If fear is what drives the wave of anti-democratic populism around the world, the only counter is the kind of courage we see among the protesters on the streets of Hong Kong. Erika Bachner, co-lead of Indivisible Oak Park Area and River Forest Village Trustee, introduces Tom to her friend Carmen, who joins the podcast from Hong Kong for a first hand account of the protests. Take acton: call Senators and Reps and ask them to support the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 - http://bit.ly/31h8TJO. Learn more at freedomhkg.net.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Opening: Electoral college: vital or vestigial organ? The most recent dust up involving AOC prompts the question.

Segment 1: Senator Toi Hutchinson was one of the key representatives in the state legislature responsible for passing the Illinois Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. She joined the podcast recently to discuss the act and it’s affect on public safety, public health, taxes, and criminal justice reform.

Segment 2: Rose Colacino is Election Security/Voters' Rights Lead for Indivisible Illinois.

Action steps from Public Citizen, the Mueller Book Club, Senator Ron Wyden and others: ●Letters-to-the-editor ●Regular calls to our Senators demanding they put pressure on McConnell ●Day-of-Action on Sept 17.

DAY-OF-ACTION SEPT 17 in Chicago in front of Sens. Duckworth and Durbin's office. Located at the Kluczynski Federal Building. The goal is to promote the passage of federal legislation by Sen. Maj. Leader Mitch McConnell and key Republicans.

1) Watch the webinar recording on Secure Our Vote here: https://www.facebook.com/SecureOurVote/ 2) Take action to secure our elections now: https://secureourvote.us/take-action/

Please contact Rose Colacino at rcolacino@indivisibleil.com if interested in learning more about how you can help secure our votes. Rose’s group is also available to join you on appointments to your State Rep and State Senators.

RIGGED: THE VOTER SUPPRESSION PLAYBOOK

FREE Film Screening -- Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook Monday September 9, 6pm - 8pm Sulzer Library 4455 N. Lincoln Ave

Narrated by Jeffrey Wright, Rigged chronicles how our right to vote is being undercut by a decade of dirty tricks - including the partisan use of gerrymandering and voter purges, and the gutting of the Voting Rights Act by the Supreme Court. The film captures real-time voter purges in North Carolina and voter intimidation in Texas.

Watch the trailer: http://bit.ly/2ZuWjJF RESERVE YOUR SPOT: http://bit.ly/2PHxUMW

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2019

Opening: What do Hong Kong, Kashmir, El Paso and the someday-state of New South Illinois have in common? Tom thinks about borders and ambiguity after reading Joshua Keating’s Slate article, "The Grim Worldview Behind Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Push, the Hong Kong Protests, and the Kashmir Crisis." Find it here http://bit.ly/31ZHJHy.

Segment: This week, a conversation about the current president’s cruel immigration policy, the horror of gun violence, and how the two collided tragically recently in El Paso, a town that holds special meaning to this week’s guest, Congressman Chuy Garcia. Tom and the Congressman talk about immigration, sensible gun policy, how the honeymoon may be over for Mayor Lightfoot, the state of the 2020 presidential race, and more.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 19, 2019

Opening: When it comes to social mobility, a lot depends on where you were born. A recent study looks at where children grow up and their likelihood to change their economic status. Learn more at https://opportunityinsights.org/neighborhoods/

Interview: This week, Jeremy Rosen, director of economic justice for the Shriver Center on Poverty Law, joins the podcast to talk about the ongoing war on poverty in the face of the current administration’s war on the poor. Learn more about the Shriver Center here: www.povertylaw.org/

Episode 115: Igor Volsky, Guns Down America [Encore Presentation]

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019

Opening: After two mass shootings in less than two days — not to mention the violence that gets less attention on the streets of our town — we present this essay originally presented just after the Parkland shootings.

Interview: There are more guns than citizens in the United States, which is a statistic that the NRA can’t stand. Why isn’t it more? In this interview originally recorded in April 2019, Igor Volsky, founder and executive director of Guns Down America, presents a strategy to weaken the NRA.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019

Opening: When it comes to the Democratic debates, what’s more important? What is said by the candidates at the debate? Or what is said by the media about the candidates before and after the debate? Jeff Favre is a journalist, a professor of journalism, Chicago native, and friend of the podcast, and he helps sort it out.

Segment: Healthcare is shaping up to be a key issue in 2020. Now is a good time to be sure we understand the terminology and how the candidates differ. Carrie Chapman is an attorney for the Legal Council for Health Justice, and she joins the podcast for a little Healthcare 101.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, JULY 29, 2019.

Opening: History may be kind to Mueller, but after his performance on Wednesday, the pundits have not been. When it comes to removing the current president from office, what’s next?

Segment 1: Kina Collins is an activist working to end gun violence, a healthcare advocate, and now she’s running for Congress in Illinois 7. She joins to talk about the vitality of that district as well as the challenges it faces. While IC makes no endorsement, more info about Kina and her campaign may be found at kinaforcongress.com.

Segment 2: Mike Lenehan is a leader of the Blue Beginning chapter of the Indivisible Chicago Alliance. He joins to discuss efforts to support out our neighbors to the north in 2020. More info about those activities may be found at bluebeginning.org.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, JULY 22 2019

Opening: A new study suggests that America is becoming a less welcoming place to people from other countries. But it depends who you ask. Find that study here: pewrsr.ch/ICP_OTHERS. Also, we can probably degree that the current president is a tyrant. But what kind of tyrant is he? Friend of the podcast and IC Exec Committee member Jessica Droeger joins to help sort it out.

Interview: Congressman Mike Quigley represents Illinois 5 and is a member of the House Intelligence Committee. Just a few days before Mueller testifies to that committee, the Congressman sat down with Tom to talk about preparations, about the specter of impeachment, and about the business of protecting our Democracy.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019

Opening: An unusual source provides guidance for the qualities we should look for in a president. See the video discussed here: https://youtu.be/rXWDwVY-270

Segment: The ideals of freedom and civil liberties are embedded in our Constitution, which without vigilance and protection, is nothing more than a piece of paper. For 100 years, the American Civil Liberties Union has provided that vigilance and protection, and today, the Indivisible Chicago Podcast and ACLU Illinois’ Talking Liberties podcast join forces and welcome National Legal Director David Cole. Some say SCOTUS has taken a sharp partisan turn. Do this term’s decisions support that idea?

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JULY 8, 2019

Opening: A few words about the current president’s troublesome relationship with history. Plus, how the Grand Old Party has appropriated the Grand Old Flag. We should take it back.

Segment 1: This week, Tom checks in with Indivisible Chicago’s roving band of activists. Denise Poloyac and Steve Held are members of our executive committee, and part of the team that shone a light on Democracy the evening of July 3rd. See more here: https://www.indivisiblechicago.com/light-mischief

Segment 2: History starts at home. Tom sits down with his fiercest guest yet--his mother--to talk about a childhood growing up in a small town during the Depression, taking on the Army, and what has happened to the Republican Party.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JULY 1, 2019

Opening: From the week that was: Chaos in Miami, open season for gerrymanders, and the citizenship question stalled, for now.

Segment 1: Robert Peters was appointed to fill the State Senate seat of Kwame Raoul when Raoul was elected Attorney General. No stranger to politics, this is Peters’ first time holding office, and he and Tom discuss some of the successes in his first term.

Segment 2: Anna Marin, Organizing Director of PASO. There is a major rally coming up on Saturday, July 13 to be sure our voices are heard regarding the horror show on the border. Learn more about the rally here: http://bit.ly/2xiCwgC. Learn more about PASO here: https://www.pasoaction.org/.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JUNE 24, 2019

Opening: To Impeach or not to impeach? Max Boot’s Washington Post opinion piece with a template for articles of impeachment can be found here: https://wapo.st/2x6MYrl

Interview: Holding the schmuck accountable, or playing right into his hands? Jousting at windmills, or justice for scoundrels? This week, attorney, former federal prosecutor, co-host of his own podcast — On Topic [ https://apple.co/2RxHiQD ], and CNN analyst Renato Mariotti joins the podcast to help get it sorted.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JUNE 17, 2019

NOTE: Join Tom and Indivisible Oak Park Area for a live recording of the Indivisible Chicago Podcast. On Tuesday, June 18, he will be interviewing commentator and former federal prosecutor Renato Mariotti on the topic of impeachment—should we or shouldn’t we. Hamburger Mary’s, 155 S. Oak Park, 6pm for postcards to voters, 7pm for the live recording. More info at the IOPA Facebook page, http://bit.ly/2RfGUWM

Opening: What do you do about people who believe in ideas the rest of us think are ridiculous? Hint: You don’t start the conversation by pointing that out. Lee McIntyre’s Newsweek opinion piece is here. http://bit.ly/2RmbYEC

Segment 1: Congressman Sean Casten represents Illinois 6 and was part of the Blue Wave that swept a majority of Democrats to office in the recent election. He joins the podcast to catch us up on just some of the issues he’s tackling during his first term in Congress. The Congressman mentioned the writings of scientist Hal Harvey. More information about Harvey can be found here: https://energyinnovation.org/team-member/hal-harvey/

Segment 2: Reid McCollum is one of the leaders of the Coalition for a Better Illinois 6, and we talk about what’s happening in the district as they prepare for 2020. More information about the organization can be found at www.betterillinois6th.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JUNE 10, 2019

Opening: Governor Pritzker campaigned on shifting the state to a progressive income tax—just like most every other state not to mention the federal government. Just what makes a progressive income tax fair and a flat tax regressive? Calculate how you’ll fare with the Fair Tax at bit.ly/ICP_FairTax.

Interview: This legislative session was one for the record books. A balanced budget, a flurry of high profile bills passed, and even some bipartisan success. It almost makes you wonder if there’s anything left to do next year! This week, we recap the highlights of the 2019 bill-passing season with State Representative and friend of the podcast Ann Williams.

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Opening: Nixon was an extremely popular president—until he wasn’t. You might be surprised at how long it took his numbers to slide.

Segment 1: Mara Keisling, Executive Director and Founder of the National Center for Transgender Equality, about the struggle to secure civil rights for transgender people. The current president is not helping.

Segment 2: Shawn Skelly’s story takes her from Long Island teen to Navy officer, to the Obama administration, and beyond. A career in public service that has always been rewarding, if not always easy.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, MAY 27, 2019

Opening: What did the conclusion of Game of Thrones tell us about how the government works?

Segment 1: Should the House move to impeach Trump? What is executive privilege, anyway? And even though there’s a jail in the Capitol building, it may not be big enough. Jill Wine-Banks is an MSNBC commentator, a legal expert, and a former Watergate prosecutor. She joins the podcast to help sort it all out. Find her recent article in justsecurity.org here: bit.ly/ICP_BalanceHasShifted

Segment 2: If you’re starting to lose faith, remember there are people out there like Diego Garcia. He’s working hard to make life better in the Brighton Park neighborhood. He’s committed, connected, and is 17 years old.

Episode 103: María Urbina, Indivisible National Political Director / Julie Lynn from Planned Parenthood Illinois

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, MAY 20, 2019

Opening: We’re hearing the drumbeat of war. It’s a bit like the days before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, and a bit more like the movie Wag the Dog. Is there any reason to think things may go differently this time?

Segment 1: As red states pass laws aimed at challenging Roe, organizations are taking action. Julie Lynn from Planned Parenthood of Illinois joins the podcast to talk about the Reproductive Health Act, which remains stalled in the state legislature. Find out how to help uninstall it at passrha.com. Also, join the emergency rally at Federal Plaza on Monday, 5/20, 5pm.

Segment 2: Are there too many candidates for president? Should they focus on the Rust Belt or all 50 states? Should they move more to the left or to the center? Indivisible National Political Director MarÍa Urbina joins the podcast for a bit of myth-busting about 2020. Learn more at https://indivisible.org/blog/primary-2020-how-we-engage-win.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MAY 13, 2019

Opening: "Executive privilege" is useful when it allows for free and open dialogue about ideas. It’s dangerous as a get-out-of-jail-free card. Which way does the current president lean?

Segment 1: Air Force LTC B. Fram has served sixteen years in the military, is literally a rocket scientist, and is also openly trans. B. is the communications director for SPAR*TA, an organization that supports transgender service members, and today, we hear from B. and from B’s wife Peg about coming out and what a future featuring a transgender ban would be like. Learn more at https://spartapride.org/.

Segment 2: Indivisible Chicago Exec Board member Denise Poloyac on how we’re getting ready for 2020. If you’re interested in getting involved in the activities discussed, email Denise at info@indivisiblechicago.com.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MAY 6, 2019

Opening: To impeach or not to impeach? Is there any lesson in the very first time a US president was impeached? Also, Tom marks the passing of a great writer, teacher, and friend. Read one of Lee K. Abbott's stories here: bit.ly/ICP_LKA.

Segment 1: Roe v. Wade has been the law of the land for the past 46 years—long enough to make it feel like settled law. The ascension of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court changed all of that, and now, Roe is anything but secure. ACLU Illinois is working to ensure that abortion remains safe and legal, and this week, Tom talks about those efforts with Ed Yohnka, Director of Communication and Public Policy for ACLU of Illinois. More here: https://www.aclu-il.org/

Segment 2: Jennifer Lee from Think Big Illinois joins to talk about where things stand with the Fair Tax.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2019

Opening: Poet and professor Kirk Robinson has up-close experience with the shifting sands of higher education. He joins the podcast to share those experiences, as well as mark the occasion of our 100th episode.

Interview: For the second time, Marie Newman is taking on a Democratic incumbent in Illinois’ Third Congressional District. She joins the podcast this week to talk about the race—what’s different this time around and why some are saying she’s a favorite? Find out more or get involved with her campaign at https://www.marienewmanforcongress.com/.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR APRIL 22, 2019

Opening: As a cathedral burns, metaphors abound. How can rebuilding Notre Dame help us think about rebuilding our democracy?

Segment: Ra Joy is this week’s guest. Has was Chris Kennedy’s running mate in last year’s gubernatorial primary. He’s an artist, an organizer, and now, on Lori Lightfoot’s transition team. We talk politics, policy, and the intense challenges that await the mayor-elect on Mary 20th. Got an idea? Check out the transition website at bettertogetherchicago.com.

Segment: Indivisible Chicago’s Jeff Radue returns to the ICP for an update on SB145, the bill that would require presidential and vice presidential candidates to release their tax returns in order to be on the Illinois Primary ballot.

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Opening: No matter what Lou Dobbs might think, the current president’s approval ratings continue to hover at about 40 percent. How many of those might be labeled “deplorable?” Clues here. https://pewrsr.ch/2Iy5TSX

Interview: There are more guns than citizens in the United States, which is a statistic that the NRA can’t stand. Why isn’t it more? This week’s guest holds an opposing view: America needs far fewer guns and much less NRA. Igor Volsky is founder and executive director of Guns Down America, and author of a new book that outlines what he thinks we need to do to fix this problem.

Volsky’s Washington Post article about the global aspirations of the NRA is here. https://wapo.st/2GkYkh2

Guns Down America looked at how big banks have invested in guns. See if your bank made the grade here. Isyourbankloaded.org

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019

Opening: Joe Biden is a man out of time.

Interview: Once manufacturing drove the economies of small and mid-size towns in the states that ring the Great Lakes. Those jobs dried up, and the Steel Belt turned to rust. This week, former state Senator Daniel Biss, now executive director of Rust Belt Rising, joins to discuss politics and economy in the Rust Belt. More information about Rust Belt Rising is at rustbeltrising.com. Follow @rbrtraining. And check out Daniel’s new podcast, IL Informed from State Matters. Find it wherever you find your podcasts. [ bit.ly/ICP_ILINFORMED ]

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR APRIL 1, 2019

Opening: Mueller will not save us, so we must save ourselves. Tom talks with Anu Sarda from Swing Left about what’s next.

Segment 1: In March of 2003, the US invaded Iraq with a display of overwhelming shock and awe. Sixteen years later, the war grinds on both in Iraq and Afghanistan. Senator Tammy Duckworth joins the podcast to talk about equipping the US military for the 21st century battles it must fight.

Segment 2: Robert Emmons, Jr. is an anti-gun violence activist and a candidate for Congress. What have we learned in the year since March for our Lives? Find out more at www.robertemmons.org/.

95 Lauren Underwood and Indivisible Chicago’s Erika Bachner

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2019

Opening: One thing is for certain: the future is coming. Tom discusses a recent Pew Research Center study that asked Americans what they think life will be like in 2050. It isn’t rosy. [pewrsr.ch/ICP_095]

Segment 1: The freshman class of this congress is the most racially diverse and most female group ever elected, and this week’s guest, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood, is among that group. She discusses her questioning of Homeland Security Secretary Nielsen, the character of the 14th district, and even the dangers of vaping.

Segment 2: Erika Bachner is a co-founder of the Indivisible Chicago Alliance, co-founder of Indivisible Oak Park Area, and is now a candidate for the River Forest Village Board.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2019

The attack in New Zealand this week amplifies the rise of white nationalism across the globe, and with it, the rise of authoritarianism. Tom considers the work of Karen Stenner, a behavioral economist, whose research suggests that authoritarianism is a psychological disposition that gets awakened from time to time. You can check out an interview with her on Slate’s The Good Fight podcast. Her book is The Authoritarian Dynamic [https://amzn.to/2ubNKSM], and she’s also featured in the essay collection, Can it Happen Here? [https://amzn.to/2ucCSnn] Indivisible Chicago’s Jeff Radue and Steve Held discuss three bills that are moving through the state legislature and what you can do to support them. Representative Celina Villanueva will be the Illinois House sponsor of the Tax Return Transparency Bill. She explains why that bill is so important.

Can It Happen Here?: Authoritarianism in America

The Authoritarian Dynamic (Cambridge Studies in Public Opinion and Political Psychology)

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 A new skyline, a new mayor, a new bill opening up prospects for rent control. Change is in the air. Chicago has hundreds of thousands of families that need affordable housing—and demand far outstrips supply. This week, I talk to State Representative Will Guzzardi about his a bill that would allow cities in Illinois to consider rent control ordinances. Seven words that could change the future. [http://ltbcoalition.org] Nick Kryczka is a member of Neighbors for Affordable Housing, and he joins to talk about the effort to expand affordable housing on the Northwest Side. Learn more from the Lift the Ban Coalition. [http://ltbcoalition.org/]

Episode 92: IL House Majority Leader Greg Harris; IC’s Marj Halperin on election results

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR EPISODE 92

Opening: The city election by the numbers: What can Preckwinkle and Lightfoot do to reach the one million registered voters who stayed home on Tuesday?

Segment 1: State Representative Greg Harris was first elected to the legislature in 2006. In January, he was made Majority Leader of the House. He’s also chief budget negotiator, so in the wake of Governor Pritzker’s first budget speech, it seemed like a good time to sit down and talk money. Also, Indivisible Chicago Executive Committee member Marj Halperin joins to reflect on the city election.

Segment 2: Indivisible Chicago Executive Committee member Marj Halperin joins to help breakdown the results of the city election.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Opening: What do winter weather, the Mueller investigation and Dante’s Inferno all have in common? Tom thinks about what it means to be in the middle of it all.

Interview: Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart took office in 2009 at the crest of the housing crisis. He has surprised some by declining to run for mayor in the years since. This week, Sheriff Dart talks about how that office has changed over the past ten years and where things may be going from here.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019

On Wednesday, February 13, Indivisible Chicago hosted Conversations with Chicago mayoral candidates Lori Lightfoot and Amara Enyia. A few hundred voters filled the Second Presbyterian Church on South Michigan where Tom and Marj Halperin co-moderated the event.

While Indivisible Chicago is not making an endorsement in this race, we saw this as an opportunity to get the word out about a couple of candidates who address our Progressive Principles, but who haven’t had the resources to saturate the media markets with their messages.

This week, the ICP presents those conversations in their entirety.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Opening: The history of voter suppression goes back to the beginning and runs through the North as well as the South. Tom highlights an essay in Talking Points Memo by Gregory Downs, which can be found here: bit.ly/ICP_Downs.

Segment 1: Oren Jacobson calls himself a civic entrepreneur. He also recently completed a study analyzing the effects of strict photo identification laws.

Segment 2: Indivisible Chicago executive director Darcey Regan joins the podcast to discuss the new Progressive Principles document. Find the document at indivisiblechicago.com. Also, plan to attend the Mayoral Forum on Tuesday at the Second Presbyterian Church, 1936 S. Michigan, Wednesday at 6:30. More information available at bit.ly/ICP_MayorConvo.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR FEBRUARY 4, 2019

Opening: What has Tom missed while he’s been away for a few weeks? Also, meet New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, and learn about the “controversy” that rocked her in January.

Interview:: Considering our current situation, many of us get a warm glow remembering the Obama years. Which makes the Obama Foundation's ham-fisted move to put the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, with little public input, so frustrating for the Center’s potential neighbors. Jackson Park Watch co-president Margaret Schmid joins the podcast this week to discuss the situation. Learn more at jacksonparkwatch.org and protectourparks.org

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR JANUARY 28, 2019

Opening: Poet and professor Kirk Robinson and his family lived for a few years in Northwest Indiana in the shadow of the US Steel plant. He joins to talk about that experience as well as share some thoughts about surfing and the sea.

Interview: It may surprise you to learn that there is a surf scene in Chicago. It may not be as much of a surprise that US Steel plants on the Indiana coast are threatening the health of surfers—and water drinkers—with dangerous chemicals they’ve allegedly dumped into the waterways. Mitch McNeil from the Surfrider Foundation of Chicago joins the podcast to talk Great Lakes surfing and the lawsuit his organization has brought against US Steel.

Just after the interview, there was a development in the case. On December 13, 2018 the court granted Surfrider Foundation's request to become a party in the EPA and Indiana Department of Environmental Management's enforcement action against U. S. Steel, over the company's Clean Water Act violations including illegal discharges of hexavalent chromium into a waterway emptying into Lake Michigan. The Court declined to grant the governments' requests to (1) defer ruling on the Motion until after the public comment review process for the proposed Consent Decree, and (2) to place conditions on how Surfrider could participate as an intervenor. Learn about the case it unfolds at www.surfrider.org. [bit.ly/ICP_Surfrider.]

Episode 86: Cam Davis, Metro Water Reclamation District Commissioner

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JANUARY 21, 2019

Opening: While it has not always been so in baseball, when it comes to economic supremacy in the Midwest, Chicago beat St. Louis a long time ago, and water is a big part of that story.

Interview: Cam Davis had an interesting year last year. He mounted a write-in campaign to win the primary for a vacant seat on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, which he won. Survived an attempt by Rauner to subvert that election. Then won his seat outright on the November ballot. In December, he was sworn in, and now, on to the vital work of protecting Chicago’s water supply.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JANUARY 14, 2019

This week, Tom presents three of his favorite interviews from the first year and a half of the Indivisible Chicago Podcast.

Christian Picciolini, former leader in one of Chicago’s violent white power movements, and current activist working to help others find their way out. He’s the author of White American Youth: My Descent into America's Most Violent Hate Movement--and How I Got Out. This interview first appeared in episode 16 on September 11, 2017. bit.ly/ICP_016

David Orr’s name did not appear on the ballot in November for the first time since 1979. Last July, Tom spoke with Clerk Orr in his office for a wide ranging conversation about his days fighting the Democratic Machine and his role in protecting our right to vote. David Orr had a front row seat for the Council Wars of the 80s, and reflects on those times in this interview that first appeared in episode 61 on July 16, 2018. bit.ly/ICP_061

Those who thought abortion rights were safe under the so-called settled law of Roe v. Wade got a wake-up call this year as women’s rights were curtailed across a number of states and the spectacle of Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation only punctuated the peril. Last fall, Tom spoke with Martha Scott, who, along with a number of colleagues, comprised Jane, an organization that helped women get safe abortions in the late sixties and early seventies. The interview first appeared in episode 72 on October 1, 2018. bit.ly/ICP_072

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR JANUARY 7, 2019

This week, a special episode! Each week, Tom opens the show with a short essay--a reflection on the week’s news, some historical context for the week’s main interview, or whatever. ICP producer and former co-host returns to host this week to share some of his favorite essays, including Tom’s evening watching the midterm returns at Little Fort bar, reclaiming the American flag from the right, and the history of fake news.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR DECEMBER 31, 2018

With so much uncertainty in the world — a government shutdown, a burgeoning autocracy, kleptocracy, and idiocracy — there’s some comfort in the fact that time at least still ticks away at predictable intervals. This week, a look back at the year that was with a roundtable of Indivisible Chicago leaders: Executive Director Darcey Regan, Indivisible Lincoln Square leader Jessica Droeger, and founder Jason Rieger.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2018.

Opening: Despite an attempted coup by 16 congresspeople, including Bill Foster who represents parts of the Western Suburbs, Nancy Pelosi will almost certainly be Speaker of the House in January. Watching how she baited and schooled the president last week, that seems like a very good thing. An excellent profile of her can be found in the NY Times Magazine [https://nyti.ms/2zbQLVZ]

Interview: The Illinois State Legislature gains a Democratic super-majority in January, but loses a member who has been a fixture for many years. Retiring Representative Barbara Flynn Currie, majority leader of the State House of Representatives, joins the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about her years in Springfield.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR DECEMBER 10, 2018

This week, Ezra Levin, co-author of that original guide and co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible National joins the Indivisible Chicago Podcast to talk about going on offense starting on January 3. During the interview, Ezra mentioned two podcasts worth checking out: Slow Burn from Slate [https://slate.com/slow-burn] and Bag Man from Rachel Maddow and MSNBC [https://www.msnbc.com/bagman].

Episode 80: Reclaiming State Legislatures with Flippable CEO Catherine Vaughan and State Rep-elect Mary Edly-Allen

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR DECEMBER 3, 2018

Opening: Article V of the US Constitution stipulates how the constitution gets changed. One way is via a convention called by two thirds of the states. How close were we to having a Republican controlled constitutional convention?

Segment: Catherine Vaughan is CEO and co-founder of Flippable.org and joins the ICP to talk about the state of the states. Many of those that were flippable—flipped!

Segment: A few weeks ago, state representative candidate Mary Edly-Allen came on the podcast to discuss her campaign against a Trumpish opponent. This week, she returns as state representative-elect with a story about how every vote counts.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Opening: Stacey Abrams acknowledged defeat, but did not “concede.” Kemp’s victory in Georgia may be a Pyrrhic one as the issue of voting rights and voter expansion now take center stage. Abrams’ speech is most definitely worth checking out. http://bit.ly/2S263nh

Interview Segment: If you’ve ever had the nagging feeling that all of the effort you have put into recycling your newspapers, milk jugs, plastic bags and boxes has been wasted--you’re not alone. And currently, there’s reason for concern. In an investigative article from the BGA, serious problems in the way recycling is handled in some parts of the city are exposed. Madison Hopkins is an investigator for the Better Government Association and joins to discuss. Find Madison's article here: https://projects.bettergov.org/2018/recycling-chicago/

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES FOR NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Opening: Another rollercoaster week. Democrats up, Sessions down. And no one knows what happens next.

This week’s interview: What’s at the root of the urge among some toward a demagogue? What happens when America begins to confront the illusion of the American Dream? And where do we go from here? Allan Scholom is a psychotherapist who has thought and written extensively on the connection of politics to psychoanalysis, and he joins the podcast this week to discuss mental health in the age of Trump.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Opening: Whatever happens on November 6, 2018, our work is only beginning.

Segment 1: During the past legislative session, State Representative Ann Williams sponsored the house bill that would have given Illinois some net neutrality protection in the face of the FCC’s deregulation of the internet. The bill is currently stuck in limbo, but is set to return to center stage under a more reasonable administration. This week, Representative Williams joins to talk about this bill, about the future of Interstate Crosscheck, and what we might expect in the coming legislative session.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR OCTOBER 29, 2018

Opening: Moss’s Hierarchy of Action explained.

Segment 1: Kwame Raoul emerged from a packed field of highly qualified Democratic challengers in the March primary for Illinois Attorney General. In eight days, Illinois will choose between the candidate who believes in protecting Obamacare, in LGBTQ rights, and protecting women’s reproductive rights and the one who does not.

Segment 2: Anu Sarda from Swing Left and Indivisible Chicago joins to impress upon all of us the need to do a little something extra between now and election day. What are you going to do to help between now and Election Day when every little bit helps. Raise your hand at thelastweekend.org/indivisiblechicago

ICP for Monday, October 22, 2018.

Episode 75: The War the Made Today, UIC history professor Neal McCrillis on 100 years since the end of WWI

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2018

Opening: The history of the world is made up of the stories of people, and those stories remind us what it means to be human.

The First World War left epic devastation at the doorstep of the 20th century, and its effects are with us today. University of Illinois at Chicago history professor Neal McCrillis discusses those effects as well as a ten-day centennial commemoration of the end of the war—The War that Made Today. More information at bit.ly/ICP_WWI.

Also, Kirk Robinson with Wilfred Owen’s’ Anthem for Doomed Youth. bit.ly/ICP_owen

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2018

Opening: With the media under attack, fake news running rampant, and the risk of newspapers becoming irrelevant, what is the value of newspaper endorsements today? The CJR article Tom refers to is here: http://bit.ly/2CI1pXM

Segment 1: If there’s one thing the Kavanaugh spectacle taught us, it’s that there are good judges and there are not-so-good judges. In Illinois, voters are charged with keeping a check on judges, but how know which are the rotten apples? On this week’s episode, Elizabeth Monkus from the Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice helps sort things out. Elizabeth mentioned six judges that received at least one “unqualified” rating at voteforjudges.org:

Maura S. Boyle Matthew Coghlan Kathy Flanagan Lionel Jean-Baptiste Andrea Schleifer James Varga

Research at Vote for Judges -- www.voteforjudges.org. The full report of judicial endorsements — including helpful narrative rationales — is from the Chicago Council of Lawyers. http://bit.ly/2CdimIC

Segment 2: Billy Stripeik, President of the Chicago Democrats of Illinois comes on to talk about getting out the vote on campus.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2018

This week, a look back at the Blue Wave Rave on Wednesday, October 3, at the Athenaeum Theater. Second City’s TJ Shanoff directed the show, and he joins the ICP to recap and look ahead. Also, Marj Halperin, show organizer and IC Executive Committee member, comes on to reemphasize what the event was really all about: getting members out knocking on doors during the critical weeks leading up to November 6.

There are still doors to knock. Sign up now at indivisiblechicago.com/canvass. http://indivisiblechicago.com/canvass

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR OCTOBER 1, 2018

Opening: Three thoughts about the two acts of the Kavanaugh hearing.

Segment 1: The Jane Collective was a group of Chicago activists in the late 60’s and early 70’s that took the problem of illegal abortion into their own hands. Martha Scott was there and comes on the podcast to tell the story. We referred to a photo from 1972, which you can see here: https://n.pr/2NaumfJ.

Segment 2: Mia Sato is Engagement Editor for the Better Government Association. The organization has just released Illinois Votes, www.ilvotes.org, to help voters research candidates, find their polling places, and prepare to vote. Mia joins the ICP to tell us all about it.

Find out more about the BLUE WAVE RAVE and register at http://bit.ly/2MWxOiS. While this is may be the most important election of our lifetimes, we can still have a good time reclaiming our state and country. _____ Song credit: "Little Lily Swing" by Tri-Tachyon Song download link: https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/li... http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Tri... This song is used under a Creative Commons Attribution License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/…

Episode 71: Mary Edly-Allen, candidate for State Rep in the north suburbs

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

Opening: The rise of the GOP went through Wisconsin in 1854. From the inevitable ruins of the Trump Presidency, might a new party arise out of Nebraska?

Segment 1: Mary Edly-Allen is running for State Representative in the 51st District—which includes Libertyville, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Hawthorn Woods— against a tea party candidate whose views align perfectly with the current president. An elementary school teacher, Mary Edly-Allen is on the right side of every issue. Now all she needs a little wind at her back. Find out more at maryforil.com

Sign up for Yes, We Canvass! training here: http://bit.ly/2MZhIoQ --Wednesday September 26, 5:30-7:30 PM at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia.

Find out more about the BLUE WAVE RAVE and register at http://bit.ly/2MWxOiS. While this is may be the most important election of our lifetimes, we can still have a good time reclaiming our state and country.

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Episode 70: Sierra Club’s Renner Barsella; Carrie Kiley, Women’s March Chicago

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Opening: Tom talks to his old friend Trent about an aspect of the New York primaries that might have been lost on us here in the Midwest. What happened and why does it matter? Also, what about Tyler Linfesty, #plaidshirtguy, and his “radical” form of protest? Check him out in all his unassuming plaid glory here: http://bit.ly/2OucsGw.

Segment 1: From the moment he took office, the current president and his administration have taken aim at the environment for the benefit of polluting industry. Sierra Club Chicago’s Renner Barsella joins for a wide ranging conversation about how Illinois’ EPA has operated under Rauner, the Sierra Club’s role in the demise of Scott Pruitt’s secretaryship, and what the future might hold for the environment as well as for the Barsella family. Learn more about the drive toward 100% clean energy at chicagoisreadyfor100.com and more about the Sierra Club at sierraclub.org/illinois.

Segment 2: Carrie Kiley is one of the organizers for the March to the Polls on October 13 in Grant Park. Find out more at womensmarchchicago.org.

Sign up for Yes, We Canvas! training here: http://bit.ly/2MZhIoQ --Wednesday September 26, 5:30-7:30 PM at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia.

Plan to attend the BLUE WAVE RAVE on Wednesday, October 3, and register at http://bit.ly/2MWxOiS. While this is may be the most important election of our lifetimes, we can still have a good time reclaiming our state and country.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 Segment 1: Tom talked to mayoral candidate Lori Lightfoot at the end of a week that began with the departure of the current mayor from the race. Lightfoot has a lot to say about Emanuel’s performance over the past eight years, and how she would manage the city as mayor. IC is not currently endorsing in this race.

Segment 2: Indivisible Chicago executive committee member Marj Halperin and Second City’s TJ Shanoff join the podcast to talk about the Blue Wave Rave coming up on October 3 at the Athenaeum Theater. Find out more and register at http://bit.ly/2MWxOiS. While this is may be the most important election of our lifetimes, we can still have a good time reclaiming our state and country.

Sign up for Yes, We Canvas! training here: http://bit.ly/2MZhIoQ --Wednesday September 26, 5:30-7:30 PM at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 Segment 1: This weekend, in addition to celebrating all that Labor has done for America, we also note that for many among us, it’s Back-to-School. On this week’s ICP, Tom talks education with John King. Currently, Dr. King is the President and CEO of The Education Trust. He also served as Obama’s second Secretary of Education.

Segment 2: As Illinois District 4 State Rep, Delia Ramirez will be representing her native Humboldt Park as well as parts of Wicker Park and Logan Square. Last Thursday, Delia was a special guest at Indivisible Chicago’s Evening with JB where Tom interviewed her live on stage for the podcast. They talked about her resounding victory in the primaries and her effort now to help get JB Pritzker elected. (You will also learn more about her number one precinct captain!)

Sign up for Yes, We Canvas! here:

--Tuesday September 4, 6:30-8:30 PM, Indivisible Lincoln Square's monthly meeting at Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln. --Thursday September 6, 7-9 PM at 1551 W. Homer, a private theater space near Armitage and Elston. --Wednesday September 26, 5:30-7:30 PM at the Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia.

While this is the most important election of our lifetimes, it doesn’t mean we can’t have a good time reclaiming our state and country. Make plans to attend the Blue Wave Rave on October 3, featuring performances by Second City. Find out more here.

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INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR AUGUST 27, 2018

Segment 1: Brendan Kelly has spent most of his life in Southern Illinois. Currently, he is state’s attorney in St. Clair County, but he’s running to represent Illinois 12 in Congress. The district voted for Obama twice, then went for Trump in 2016. Kelly joins the ICP to talk about the issues facing the district and what it’s going to take to unseat the Republican incumbent.

Segment 2: Darcey Regan is the new Executive Director of Indivisible Chicago. She and Tom talk about the state of Indivisible Chicago and what needs to get done before November.

Don’t forget:

Indivisible Chicago presents An Evening with JB Pritzker, Juliana Stratton and Other Special Guests. It’s an opportunity to present our views on issues that are important to us and hear what they have to say. Admission is free but space is limited so reserve your spot today. Join Indivisible Chicago and be part of our work shaping the agenda of state and local politics.

Indivisible Chicago Presents An Evening with JB Pritzker, Juliana Stratton, and Delia Ramirez Thursday, August 30, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church 77 West Washington Street

** August 27, 2018 Episode 067 - Brendan Kelly for IL12; Indivisible Chicago Exec Dir Darcey Regan LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, AND RATE Every week, Indivisible Chicago Podcast host Tom Moss talks to politicians, newsmakers, academics and activists about resisting the Trump agenda. The ICP is also a great way to keep up with what’s happening in Indivisible Chicago. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or listen online at IndivisibleChicago.com/podcast. Take a minute to rate us on iTunes. It helps us get the word out about the ICP.

August 20, 2018 Episode 066 - Cecilia Muñoz on immigration policy; Julie Lynn from Planned Parenthood on #stopkavanaugh

Segment 1: Cecilia Muñoz was the Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council for Obama where she worked on immigration issues among many other things. She was on the team that wrote the DACA policy. Now, Stephen Miller sits in her old office. Currently, Ms. Muñoz is Vice President for Public Interest Technology and Local Initiatives for New America. She joins the ICP this week to talk about what it was like to work for Obama, the pain of watching her hard work under fire, and where we go from here.

Segment 2: Julie Lynn is the Director of External Affairs at Planned Parenthood of Illinois Action. Planned Parenthood is leading the charge to stop the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Join the Unite for Justice rally on Sunday, August 26, 2018, 1pm, at Federal Plaza to #stopkavanaugh!

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Indivisible Chicago presents An Evening with JB Pritzker, Juliana Stratton and Other Special Guests. It’s an opportunity to present our views on issues that are important to us and hear what they have to say. Tom will moderate, but the questions will all come from Indivisible Chicago membership. Submit your questions here. Admission is free but space is limited so reserve your spot today. Join Indivisible Chicago and be part of our work shaping the agenda of state and local politics.

Indivisible Chicago Presents An Evening with JB Pritzker, Juliana Stratton, and Other Special Guests Thursday August 30, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church 77 West Washington Street

Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin Tom talks with Indivisible co-founders Ezra and Leah, and they cover a lot of ground including the origin of Indivisible, thoughts about how the primaries are playing out, and the veracity of the “democrats in disarray” media narrative. Spoiler: There is not as much disarray as some would like to believe. Find Indivisible at indivisible.org and on Twitter @indivisibleteam.

Mentioned this week: Ohio 12 Indivisible https://www.facebook.com/groups/IndivisibleOH12/ @OhioDistrict12

Demos https://www.demos.org/ @demos

Wimberly Texas Indivisible https://www.facebook.com/Wimberley-Indivisible-502536480146128/

Beto O’Rourke for Senate from Texas betofortexas.com @BetoORourke

LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, AND RATE Every week, Indivisible Chicago Podcast host Tom Moss talks to politicians, newsmakers, academics and activists about resisting the Trump agenda. The ICP is also a great way to keep up with what’s happening in Indivisible Chicago. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or listen online at IndivisibleChicago.com/podcast. Take a minute to rate us on iTunes. It helps us get the word out about the ICP. INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR AUGUST 13, 2018

An Evening with JB Pritzker: Indivisible Chicago will be hosting an event featuring JB Pritzker and other candidates. It’s an opportunity to present our views on issues that are important to us and hear what they have to say. Tom will be moderating, but the questions will all come from Indivisible Chicago membership. Submit your questions here. Details are being nailed down, so look for an email and social media announcement in a few days. Admission is free but space is limited so do keep an eye out in order to secure a spot. Join Indivisible Chicago and be part of our work shaping the agenda of state and local politics.

Indivisible Chicago Presents An Evening with JB Pritzker Thursday August 30, 2018 6:30 - 8:30 Location and other details coming to your inbox soon.

INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR AUGUST 6, 2018

Segment 1 — Tom goes on the record with journalist and journalism professor Jeff Favre. They talk about the state of the news media in the age of Fake News, the security of journalists, and more.

Segment 2 — Paul Kendrick has a lot of experience organizing people to get out the vote. This week, how you can get involved with one of the few actions we know for a fact works—knocking on doors and talking to voters. Get in touch with Paul directly at kendrick.paul@gmail.com.

LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, AND RATE Every week, Indivisible Chicago Podcast host Tom Moss talks to politicians, newsmakers, academics and activists about resisting the Trump agenda. The ICP is also a great way to keep up with what’s happening in Indivisible Chicago. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast. Take a minute to rate us on iTunes. It helps us get the word out about the ICP.

LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, AND RATE Every week, Indivisible Chicago Podcast host Tom Moss talks to politicians, newsmakers, academics and activists about resisting the Trump agenda. The ICP is also a great way to keep up with what’s happening in Indivisible Chicago. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast. Take a minute to rate us on iTunes. It helps us get the word out about the ICP. INDIVISIBLE CHICAGO PODCAST SHOW NOTES AND ACTIONS FOR JULY 30, 2018 Segment 1 — This week, Tom talked to three women running for office in DuPage County for the first time. The men they are running against have run unopposed, but not this year. Find out how you can get involved in their campaigns.

Laura Ellman is running for Illinois State Senate. Find out more about her campaign at ellmanforillinois.com. Val Montgomery is running for Illinois State Representative — valmontgomeryil41.org. Lynn LaPlante is running for DuPage County Board Chair — helplynnwin.org.

Segment 2 —

In June, a woman wearing a Puerto Rican flag t-shirt was accosted in Caldwell Woods on the Northwest side by a man who was subsequently charged with a felony hate crime. A video of the confrontation—including a Forest Preserve officer doing nothing to help—went viral. Neighbors are responding by organizing Peace in the Preserves, in the spot where the alleged hate crime occured—an event that calls for unity and is a celebration of cultural diversity and a rejection of racism. Engy Sutherland and Al Grippe from the Northwest Side Coalition against Racism and Hate join the podcast to discuss the event, which is happening on August 3. Details on Facebook.

Former prosecutor and current CNN commentator Renato Mariotti stays on top of the ever shifting landscape of Trumpworld. This week, Tom Moss sits down with Renato to try and make some sense of the president’s bizarre and tortured relationship with Russia. Also, Indivisible Chicago director Jason Rieger talks about the League of Writin’ Voters and how Postcard Posses are a piece of the puzzle as we take back the House in November. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or listen online at IndivisibleChicago.com/Podcast. Take a minute to rate us on iTunes. It helps us get the word out about the ICP.

David Orr is not running for re-election this year after serving as Cook County Clerk since 1990. On this week’s Indivisible Chicago Podcast, Clerk Orr discusses his career fighting the Democratic Machine and the future of elections security in Cook County. Also, Jen Dean and Ethan Ethos Viets-VanLear from chicagovotes.com discuss the prison voting bill and how you can encourage the Governor to sign it. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

SHOW NOTES: Andries du Toit’s Twitter thread is here. https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1012121580401582082.html

Sign the petition to ask the Governor to sign HB4469. https://campaigns.organizefor.org/petitions/support-voting-in-jail-eligible-voters-should-be-able-to-vote?just_launched=true

Get involved with Chicago Votes at chicagovotes.com.

Slate’s Virginia Heffernan’s interview with Andries du Toit — http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/trumpcast/2018/07/trump_s_republican_party_should_not_be_treated_as_a_glitch.html

Carol Ammons represents Champaign in the Illinois General Assembly, is one of three members of a panel to address anti-harrassment in the capital, and has been key in the #endcrosscheck movement. This week, she joins Tom Moss to talk about all of that and more on the Indivisible Chicago Podcast. Subscribe wherever you find podcasts or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

Alderman Ameya Pawar joins the Indivisible Chicago Podcast this week to discuss how his new media venture, One Illinois is working to unite Illinoisans around our common concerns and reject the destructive narratives promoted by our current governor. Also, Kate Monkus, a co-lead of Indivisible Lakeview-Lincoln Park, talks to Tom Moss about Martin Luther King’s "Letter from a Birmingham Jail," and how that 55-year-old letter still resonates today. Subscribe wherever you find your podcasts, or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

Find King’s Letter from a Birmingham Jail here.

This week, the Indivisible Chicago Podcast examines the crisis on the border with a number of guests including Mony Ruiz Velasco, Executive Director of PASO Western Suburban Action Project, Congressman Mike Quigley, and Senator Dick Durbin. Subscribe to the Indivisible Chicago Podcast wherever you find your podcasts, or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

Get involved with PASO at www.pasoaction.org or the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights at http://www.icirr.org.

This week, retired State Department official John Merrill joins the podcast to tell us what he thinks about last week’s summit in Singapore. Also, Adrienne Lever from Swing Left and Adu Sadar from Indivisible Chicago discuss efforts underway to Take Back the House in November. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

Betsy Dirksen Londrigan is challenging Republican congressman Rodney Davis in downstate Illinois 13, which stretches from the University of Illinois in Champaign Urbana to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She talks to Tom Moss on this week’s Indivisible Chicago Podcast about the district and how she plans to win. Subscribe everywhere you get podcasts or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

The Indivisible Chicago Podcast takes on the privatization of public education on this week’s episode. Tom Moss talks with Indiana University education professor and researcher Christopher Lubienski. His findings about the success rates of public schools may surprise you. Also, Cassie Creswell from Raise Your Hand for Action discusses what’s happening with public schools in Chicago and how you can get involved. Subscribe anywhere you get podcasts or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

This week, Daniel Biss returns to the Indivisible Chicago Podcast to talk to Tom Moss about his endorsement of JB Pritzker, to reflect on his campaign for governor, and share thoughts about his final week in the Senate. Also, Jessica Olson discusses Postcards for Choice [http://bit.ly/Post4Choice] and Logan Square Solidarity Sundays. Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

The Indivisible Chicago Podcast this week welcomes registered nurse and Obama administration advisor Lauren Underwood. She’s taking on Republican Randy Hultgren for Congress in Illinois 14. Also, Better Government Association attorney Matt Topic talks to host Tom Moss about how citizens can become government watchdogs. Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you find your podcasts, or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

The Indivisible Chicago Podcast looks west this week, to Illinois 16 and the candidate who wants to flip that district blue. Immigration attorney Sara Dady joins to talk about her plans to unseat Adam Kinzinger. Also, Indivisible Lincoln Square leader Jessica Droeger discusses what’s happening in the neighborhood. Subscribe wherever you find your podcasts or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

The Indivisible Chicago Podcast explores the coming blue wave with Adrienne Lever from Swing Left and Catherine Vaughan from Flippable. Also, Jack McNeil, outgoing president of the College Democrats of Illinois, talks to host Tom Moss about political engagement on campus. Subscribe wherever you find podcasts or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

This week, the Indivisible Chicago Podcast explores how Big Tech uses our biometrics—our bodies—to expand their reach. Abe Scarr, State Director of Illinois PIRG, joins host Tom Moss to discuss efforts to preserve Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act and Big Tech’s desire to undermine it. Also, Indivisible Chicago’s Jeff Radue updates us on the fight to end Interstate Crosscheck. Subscribe wherever you find podcasts or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

Subscribe to the Indivisible Chicago Podcast today on Itunes. We’re also on Android or stream from our website.

This week on the Indivisible Chicago Podcast, a very special episode as Tom Moss welcomes Olivia Countryman, host of the Indivisible Denton TX podcast Dressed for the Protest. Tom and Olivia compare notes about podcasting, community, and the local political scene. Subscribe wherever you find your podcasts. Or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

The Indivisible Chicago Podcast this week looks to November and the effort to flip Illinois 6. Tom Moss is joined by candidate Sean Casten, who discusses plans to take on Peter Roskam. Also, Reid McCollum and Elizabeth Hooper from the Coalition for a Better Illinois 6th discuss efforts underway to hold Roskam accountable for his voting record. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

This week’s Indivisible Chicago Podcast shines a light on gun violence and what is going on in the wake of the Parkland shooting and the March for our Lives. Tom Moss welcomes Brenna O’Brien from Moms Demand Action, and State Senator Don Harmon discusses where legislation stands. Also, four March for our Lives student organizers talk about where we go from here. Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

The Equal Rights Amendment is destined to be added to the US Constitution and Illinois really should be the 37th state to ratify it. This week, Tom Moss talks with Kamala Lopez, the director of the documentary Equal Means Equal, and artist Natalie White to learn more. A joint resolution to ratify the amendment will be voted on this spring. State Senator Heather Steans joins to explain the process. Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

This week, the Indivisible Chicago Podcast talks net neutrality as Tom Moss welcomes UIC Professor Steve Jones who was an eyewitness as the Internet Age was just getting started. Also, State Representative Ann Williams comes on to talk about HB4819 and what the state is doing to address net neutrality.

This week on the Indivisible Chicago Podcast, a glimpse into the future as Tom Moss welcomes three millennials who are running for office this year—Bushra Amiwala, Nicole Johnson, and Ugo Okere. Also, Maggie O’Keefe joins for some last minute voting tips. Subscribe at iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.

This week, on the Indivisible Chicago Podcast Tom Moss welcomes Jason Kander, founder and president of Let America Vote, an organization targeting the the Republican voter suppression racket. Also, Ezra Levin, co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, joins to discuss where the organization is going in 2018. Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.

This week, Tom Moss welcomes Illinois Attorney General candidate Aaron Goldstein to the Indivisible Chicago Podcast. A public defender, Goldstein now seeks to defend the state against corruption and the Trump agenda. State Representative Will Guzzardi is taking on the pharmaceutical industry. Indivisible Chicago founder and director Jason Rieger joins to talk Indivisible Chicago Summit. If you haven’t registered yet, text ‘Summit’ to 66866 and do it today. Subscribe to the Indivisible Chicago Podcast on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Listen at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast

For this week’s Indivisible Chicago Podcast, Tom Moss takes the show on the road to interview former federal prosecutor and current Attorney General candidate Renato Mariotti live on stage at Fitzgerald’s in Berwyn. They talk Russia, gun control, and what an Attorney General can do to stand up to Trump. Also, Indivisible Oak Park Area’s Erika Bachner joins to talk about what’s happening in the neighborhood. Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

On this week’s Indivisible Chicago Podcast, Jeff Radue interviews State Senator and candidate for Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. What would he do to address criminal justice reform is elected? Also, Jen Dean from Chicago Votes joins to discuss GOTV efforts among the youth of the city. Subscribe on iTunes or anywhere you get podcasts. Listen at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

This week, the Indivisible Chicago Podcast welcomes Cook County Assessor candidate Fritz Kaegi for Property Tax Assessment 101 and to talk about alleged corruption and inefficiencies in that office and what he would do to clean it up if elected. As the DACA deadline approaches, Indivisible Chicago’s Carol Rodriguez joins to talk about what we all need to do to be better advocates for those affected. Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

On this week’s Indivisible Chicago Podcast, Tom Moss talks with progressive candidate Marie Newman, who is challenging incumbent Democrat Dan Lipinski in Illinois 3. Also, Bushra Amiwala, candidate for Cook County Commissioner and DePaul University sophomore talks about her campaign. Jessica Olson of Solidarity Sundays joins to talk about getting out the vote. Heads up! The Indivisible Chicago Summit is coming on March 11. Tom talked to Josh Fox to learn more. Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Or listen at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

This week, we welcome DACA recipient and activist Angelica Magaña about what’s at stake for her in this fight over DACA. Christian Picciolini, author of White American Youth updates us on his efforts to show people a way out of white supremacist movements, and Dave Fleisher and Bob Moriarty join to talk deep canvassing. Dave is director of the LA LGBT Center’s Leadership Lab and Bob is leading an effort to change voter’s minds in Illinois 6 one conversation at a time. Subscribe wherever you find your podcasts or listen online at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

On this week’s Indivisible Chicago Podcast, Tom Moss talks with Amber Smock, Director of Advocacy at Access Living, about the ongoing civil rights fight for people with disabilities. Also, Brian Hess, executive director of the Sports Fans Coalition joins to talk about how the Sinclair Broadcast Group takeover of local media affects sports coverage. Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Or listen at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

This week on the Indivisible Chicago Podcast, Tom Moss talks with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky to reflect on the year that was and look to the one that will be. Also, the tax scam, net neutrality, the state of the democratic party and more. Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts. Or listen at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast

This week, host Tom Moss and guest co-host Kirk Robinson tackle what it means to create art in the age of Trump. How do artists reflect their times? American Theater Company artistic director Will Davis and About Face Theatre artistic director Megan Carney join the conversation. Subscribe on iTunes or anywhere you find podcasts. Or listen at indivisiblechicago.com/ic-podcast.

The Indivisible Chicago Podcast Forum concludes this week as we hear from JB Pritzker. What will it take to dig Illinois out of it’s fiscal mess? And what role does the candidate’s personal wealth play in the campaign? Subscribe to the Indivisible Chicago Podcast on iTunes or wherever you find your podcasts. Listen at indivisiblechicago.com/podcast.

Chris Kennedy joins the Indivisible Chicago Podcast this week as the fourth installment of our forum continues. The candidate has a lot to say about Rauner, but thinks there’s housecleaning to do within the Democratic party as well

Indivisible Chicago Podcast Governor Forum Continues with Tio Hardiman

This week on the Indivisible Chicago Podcast, we continue the series featuring each of the candidates for Governor with crowdsourced questions from the Indivisible Chicago membership. This week we meet with Bob Daiber.

This week on the Indivisible Chicago Podcast, we begin a multi-part series — a podcast forum featuring each of the candidates for Governor and crowdsourced questions from the Indivisible Chicago membership. Where do the candidates stand on pension reform, education funding, equal pay, and gun control? For the next several weeks, we will hear these questions and more put to Daniel Biss, Bob Daiber, Tio Hardiman, Chris Kennedy and JB Pritzker.

This week on the Indivisible Chicago Podcast, we discuss our multi-part series — a podcast forum featuring each of the candidates for Governor and crowdsourced questions from the Indivisible Chicago membership. Martin Cuellar joins to discuss the process of crowdsourcing the questions for the candidates. And Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth joins to discuss the GOPTAXSCAM protest happening on Monday 12/4 at the BOT.

A special Indivisible Chicago Podcast: Indivisible Chicago vs. Interstate Crosscheck. Jessica Droeger joins to cohost and tell the story, and Indivisible Chicago’s Jeff Radue interviews members of the state legislature who participated in a joint committee hearing about this issue—Rep. Greg Harris, Rep. Ann Williams and Sen. Bill Cunningham offer insight. Join the fight at endcrosscheck.com.

Erika Bachner and Host Tom Moss talk about how to hold Democrats responsible for their Sexual Harassment in light of the new Senator Franken information. Tom and Erika also discuss the underqualified judges that the current administration is putting in lifetime roles. House Representative Mike Quigley returns to the podcast to talk about how damning the new evidence is of the Trump campaigns ties to Russia and election tampering. Congressman Quigley also talks about how Republicans are so desperate for a win, they are willing to put out a terrible tax bill.

Host Tom Moss is joined by Carol Rodriguez as they talk about some rare good news after last week's elections. Alex Goldenberg (Southside Together Organizing for Power) joins the podcast to talk about concerns about the planned President Obama library.

Tom Moss and co-host Josh Fox discuss the blip of time Trump was thrown off Twitter. Robert Ginsburg joins the show to talk about the new Republican tax plan.

Tom Moss and co-host Robin Dusek this episode about bail. Sharlyn Grace is Policy Analyst for the Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice and cofounder of the Chicago Community Bond Fund

Alex Muhammad is the lead south suburban organizer for the People’s Lobby and lead staff for mass incarceration.

The Chicago Reporter article referenced may be found at http://bit.ly/2icukql.

Deidra Hewitt and Gigi Delugo talked about a good places to donate for USVI relief:

https://www.youcaring.com/blog/2017/tim-duncan-hurricane-irma-relief https://vi-r3.org/ https://www.gofundme.com/vi-r3 https://www.facebook.com/MyBrothersWorkshop/?fref=ts&ref=br_tf

Jeff Radue joins Tom Moss to discuss how we should be focusing our energy now and in the upcoming election.

Liz Kersjes of She Votes Illinois joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming Gubernatorial debate at UIC. Info about the free gubernatorial panel on Thursday, 10/26, can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/SheVotesIL/

Charles Whitaker, Associate Dean, Journalism and Helen Gurley Brown Professor at Medill at Northwestern joins the podcast to talk about what journalism is and his hopes for the future.

Episode 21

Chad Fitzgerald co-hosts the podcast with Tom and they discuss if Congress will save the ACA from Trump's death strike. They discuss Gabriel Sherman's Vanity Fair article about the White House unraveling. https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2017/10/donald-trump-is-unraveling-white-house-advisers

Jeff Barron, retired U.S. foreign service officer, comes on the podcast to talk about North Korea.

If you want to learn more about North Korea, these sources were recommended by our guest: Baron, J. (2012, December 15). An American NGO ... in North Korea. Retrieved October 14, 2017, from https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/12/an-american-ngo-in-north-korea/266269/

Frank, R., North, 3., Brown, W., & Jr., M. J. (2017, October 13). Informed analysis of events in and around North Korea. Retrieved October 14, 2017, from http://www.38north.org/

Hoare, J. E., & Pares, S. (2005). North Korea in the 21st century: an interpretative guide. Folkestone: Global Oriental.

Oberdorfer, D., & Carlin, R. (2014). The two Koreas: a contemporary history. New York: Basic Books.

Osnos, E. (2017, September 22). The Risk of Nuclear War with North Korea. Retrieved October 14, 2017, from https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/09/18/the-risk-of-nuclear-war-with-north-korea

Tom Moss and Jessica Droeger talk about whether Rex Tillerson is the next cabinet member to abandon Trump and why the NRA seems onboard to regulate bump stocks.

Representative Luis Gutiérrez tells us what he learned first hand on his trip to Puerto Rico. Illinois State Senator Don Harmon comes on the podcast to talk about SB 1657 - the Illinois bill to license gun dealers. Colleen Daley, Executive Director of Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence, joins us to talk about the gun violence problem.

Steve Held joins Tom on the podcast and they talk about races in Alabama and Tennessee and that Puerto Rico is an American Territory. Colleen Connell, Executive Director at ACLU Illinois comes on to remind us that we have to fight for our right to protect the First Amendment or we will lose it.

A friend of the podcast and Illinois State Rep, Ann Williams comes on to tell us about the surprising news that Governor Rauner singed HB40 guaranteeing the right to have an abortion even if Roe V. Wade is ever overturned.

Tom and Dan talk about how much attention to give the presidents tweets and rallies and why Murkowski and Collins are keeping their cards close to their chest.

This week on the Podcast, Anthony Clark comes on to talk about being the director of Suburban Unity Alliance, Brand New Congress, the fight for 15, how to stop gun violence, and why he decided to run for Congress in the 7th District.

Carrie Chapman, Director of Policy Advocacy and Strategic Innovation, Legal Council for Health Justice comes back on the podcast to talk about Graham-Cassidy Health Care bill, why it has problems and reminds us that we cannot give up the fight. Send your stories to GCHcomments@finance.senate.gov

This week, the podcast ponders the future. Tom interviewed Jack McNeil and Kevin Oyakawa, leaders in the College Democrats of Illinois about engaging young people in progressive politics and getting them to vote. Dan is out this week, so Tom is joined by guest co-host Jason Rieger, founder and director of Indivisible Chicago. Jason talks about how far Indivisible Chicago has come since February, and how far it has to go. The Republican Healthcare Repeal Fail was a high point, but they’re going to try again, so stay tuned. Jason also gives his two cents about the potential DACA deal, Sanders’ Medicare for All Bill, and even the Cassini Space Probe.

Christian Picciollini, a former skinhead and author of Romantic Violence: Memoirs Of An American Skinhead comes on the podcast to talk about how young men are recruited into hate groups and how to get them to leave. Solomon Lieberman of Better Government Association tells us about an anti-Semitic incident in his neighborhood and reminds us that this rising tide is all around us.

As we approach Labor Day, this week's episode talks about the labor movement. First we talk with Dan Montgomery about the status of teachers in Illinois. Then we talk to Terry Nelson about the fight to keep Missouri among the few pro-union midwestern states. And we catch up with Josh Fox to find to learn about the #Fightfor15 movement.

On this week's episode of the indivisible podcast, we talk to Senator Tammy Duckworth about the job Trump is doing as Commander in chief in Afghanistan. Indivisible member and UVA grad, Lauren Tucker comes on the podcast to tell her personal story about being in Virginia when her alma mater was taken over by Nazis. And Jennifer O'Brien tells us the latest step in the fight to kill interstate crosscheck.

We talk about the President's response to Charlottesville, Bannon leaving the Whitehouse and if the Republicans can recover. Lou Lang comes on the podcast with Jeff Radue to talk about how we win and how resistance movements can work with the Democratic Party.

This week we discuss whether Trump is going nuclear or creating a smokescreen for the Mueller investigation. We visit Congressman Luis Gutierrez in his office in Chicago to talk about the politics of immigration. Jeff Radue joins to remind us why fighting interstate CrossCheck is so important. Fight back here: https://www.indivisiblechicago.com/end-interstate-crosscheck/

Tom and Dan discuss if we can expect our governor to know how his veto works. Senator Dick Durbin comes on the podcast to talk about the future of health care and whether we might actually get bi-partisanship.

Steve Held tells us about Interstate Crosscheck and why it is important to fight it.

In a week when the repeal failed and the Women's March roared back in nationwide rallies, we talk to Planned Parenthood and someone that was saved by the ACA expansion. Julie Lynn of Planned Parenthood Illinois tells us about the 100-year struggle to get low-cost healthcare to men and women across America. David Zoltan reminds us what life was like before the Affordable Care Act and tells us that it is the only thing keeping him alive.

In this special episode Jill Wine-Banks talks about cross-examining Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods.

The fight to save the ACA continues with instructions on how to help. Andrzej Duda's tyranny is a reminder of what can happen and why we have to be alert and respond if Trump tries to stop Mueller's investigation. This is the first of many upcoming episodes about people that have run for office and people that are challenging conservatives. Harish Patel comes on the podcast to talk about why he ran for state legislature in the 40th district. Matt Brolley talks about making the move from being a mayor in an Illinois suburb to run for the 14th district. Neill Mohammad talks about what it will take to win the seat in the 16th district.

Will Governor Rauner's slow reaction to the floods in Lake County affect voter turnout? How many Russians are the Trump family trying to hide away in their closet? Jill Wine-Banks joins the podcast to talk about how things went down during Watergate. She discusses the similarities and differences with RussiaGate and President Trump. Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth joins the podcast to tell us how she got started with Indivisible Illinois, what they have worked on in the past, and what we need to do to move forward.

Dan and Tom talk about Trump in Russia, how bad Dan is at prognosticating, and unsanctioned fireworks. Greg Harris, Chief House Democrat Budget Negotiator, sits down with Tom to talk about the new budget. He gets into the details about how they passed the budget and what has to happen next.

Leah Greenberg, Co-Executive Director of Indivisible, joins us to talk about how the Indivisible Guide was created and how far it has exceeded anyones goals. We also talk about the success of the resistance and the future of the Democratic Party.

Illinois State Rep Ann Williams comes on the pod to discuss HB40 and reminds us that this bill is sitting on Governor Rauner's desk. She also tells about the first state anti-privacy bill, Geolocation Privacy Protection Act HB3449. Learn more about digital privacy here: https://digitalprivacyalliance.org/

As we celebrate July 4, our history correspondent (and Tom's brother), David Moss comes on to give us some perspective.

We go to the Rally to save the ACA at Federal Plaza, see the mobile billboard and talk to JB Pritzker. Dan answers the call from Senator Durbin's office. Jessica Gimeno tells how personal the ACA is and how important it is to save it. And Steve Held tells us what Indivisible Chicago Northwest Side is doing to save ACA through phone banking.

This week’s podcast is dedicated to health care. Dan tells his personal story about being on the Affordable Care Act and how he uses the Amplify App to contact his representatives. You can get the details here: https://www.indivisiblechicago.com/amplify

Dan connected with Senator Tammy Duckworth to ask her what she was going to do to stand up against the ACA repeal. Carrie Chapman, Director of Policy at Legal Council for Health Justice, goes deep into how dependent Illinois is on the health care act and describes the far-reaching ramifications of its repeal. Scott Cross tells us all about the Illinois Health Care Truth Tour—a mobile billboard will be at events around the state to hold Republican reps accountable for their vote for the AHCA and against their constituents. The bill is so bad even Trump thinks it’s mean. Tell your friends to donate to the project at the following link: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/signsforsellouts

Tom returns from a hiking trip where he was disconnected to the internet and gets updated on Comey in America and May in the UK. We talk about the Indivisible Illinois project Signs for Sellouts, which aims to put up billboards in the districts of Illinois’ reps who voted for the fiasco of a Republican health care bill. Constituents will be reminded that they were sold out for the sake of loyalty to Trump and the GOP. Go here to donate today: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/signsforsellouts

We recorded this week’s interview with Alderman and gubernatorial candidate Ameya Pawar the day the Pritzker FBI tapes were reported, and we got his reaction. He also told us how he would keep people from fleeing Illinois, how he’d increase revenue, and why he doesn’t really care about who’s an insider and who’s an outsider. Here’s the story about how Ameya Pawar won the election for Alderman in the 47th Ward. https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/ameya-pawar-city-council-election/Content?oid=3349408

We also chat with Indivisible member Robin Dusek about the Witness Slip Project and how this fairly simple thing can have a serious impact on legislation.

Each week, Dan and Tom catch up on the week’s events, talk to Indivisible Chicago’s neighborhood leads and talk to a variety of people in the resistance movement—elected officials, activists and scholars. We adhere to the tenets of the Indivisible Guide, which is focused on direct positive action we mere mortals can take to affect change in our government.In this week’s episode, we talk with State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss about what he really thinks about Rauner and Madigan. He talks about what’s wrong with Illinois and what he’d like to do as governor.The week climate denial goes mainstream seems like a good time for a March for Truth. We report back with discussions about the power of protest with representatives Mike Quigley, Jan Schakowsky, Robin Kelly, and ALCU of Illinois Executive Director Colleen Connell. We caught up with one of the organizers, Julia Kline, at the end of the march for a recap of the day.

May 29, 2017 The Indivisible Chicago Podcast is finally on the air, or at least in your ears. Welcome! We're glad you found us. Once you listen to the cast and know for sure that you love it, please go to iTunes and subscribe, rate us, and write a review. Doing this helps other people find us, but even more important bolsters our fragile egos. In this week’s episode, Dan and Tom talk about how they got involved with Indivisible Chicago, the resistance movement, and what they hope to accomplish with this podcast.

Dan did his part, but ultimately, things did not work out in Montana. Quist came closer than expected, but not close enough. Still, is this good news or bad news for the Resistance?They also reflect on the first half year of the Resistance Movement. In focusing on Trump, are we also focusing on the agenda Democratic party?For that matter, what is the agenda of the Democratic party? This conversation was sparked by a recent article in The New Republic https://newrepublic.com/article/142425/path-resistance-promise-perils-democrats-fight-against-trump. See also Salon. http://www.salon.com/2017/05/17/future-of-the-resistance-where-does-the-anti-trump-movement-go-from-here/

Tom talks to Jason Rieger, director and founder of Indivisible Chicago about how angst and agony lead to action and organization. We also talk to Indivisible Lincoln Square leader Jessica Droeger about what’s going on in her neighborhood and how the prep is coming for the March for Truth on June 3, 11 am in Federal Plaza. The March is an Indivisible Chicago sponsored event, which means there are bills to pay. Consider dropping a few coins in the hat at https://www.gofundme.com/marchfortruthchi.

Next week, State Senator and gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss, and Julia Kline on the March for Truth. Thanks for listening. Thanks for subscribing. Thanks for rating us high and writing a review. And thanks for remaining Indivisible, Chicago!

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