How We Win: Recent Episodes
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The Official Podcast of the Persistence! 2016 changed us. We woke up, and we’re fighting back. In 2018 we took back the House in a massive blue wave and in 2020 we took back the White House, but that was just the beginning. Our very democracy is under attack so we must keep fighting to build a just and equitable America for us all. Every week we talk to inspiring activist leaders, politicians, celebrities, and political insiders. And hosts Steve Pierson and Mariah Craven give you the tools you need to make an immediate impact on our most critical races.
Today, as the Trump regime ramps up National Guard deployments in American cities, we are talking about Democratic wins, both electorally and in messaging. Then we have a great conversation with the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Way to Win, and host of “Charting The Way Forward”, our friend Jenifer Fernandez Ancona!
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Today we were going to take a vacation like all of the Republicans in the House decided to do, but instead we are here fighting alongside Democrats to save our health care while also hiding our hands in our faces like a General summoned to Quantico. And we’ve got a great conversation filled with perspective and hope with the author of the “Today’s Edition Newsletter,” Robert Hubbell!
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Oct. 18th No Kings Day
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Today we discuss the continued attacks on free speech, and how we saved Kimmel and our 1st amendment, Trump’s unhinged and embarrassing performance at the UN (and on an escalator), and the impending GOP government shutdown. Then Steve has an inspiring conversation that will give you perspective and hope about this dark time with organizing icon Heather Booth.
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Oct. 18th No Kings Day
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Today we talk about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, particularly the attacks on free speech and lies about political violence, and we look at Trump’s tanking economy and how he really really doesn’t want us to talk about it. Then we talk to two volunteer leaders in DIY activism who are helping spread our messages of resistance and hope all over the country with the Visibility Brigade.
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Today while RFK jr is working to make America sick again, we talk about more regressive budget fights, and of course, the Epstein birthday card that is NOT a gift for Trump. Then we hear how we can mobilize lower propensity voters around environmental issues with the Founder of the Environmental Voter Project and “voting guru,” Nathaniel Stinnett.
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October 18th No Kings
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Today we talk about the latest on the Epstein files, including today’s press conference with 15 of the victims, the disastrous unraveling of the CDC, Trump’s 5 billion dollar crypto haul, and more protests everywhere! Then Steve has a great conversation with the ranking member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Brendan Boyle.
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No King’s Rallies 10/18/25
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As trump threatens to bring the military into other blue cities on the pretense of fighting crime, the epidemic of gun violence once again goes unanswered by republicans as we reel from yet another school shooting. Then Steve has a great conversation with one of our frontline Congressmembers from California, Representative Dave Min.
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Today we talk about the redistricting push in Texas (the bad racist one) and the redistricting push in California (the one that might save our democracy). And because republicans can’t win without putting in the fix, now Trump is attacking Vote by mail. Then we hear from someone who is at the tip of the spear in our resistance against the Trump regime, Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, Mark Ramos.
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Today we talk about Trump’s DC invasion slash distraction, and Trump’s new MAGA Bureau of Labor statistics pick. A job that is way more important than it sounds. Then we talk all things redistricting with Professor of Politics at Pomona College and CA Redistricting Commissioner, Dr. Sara Sadhwani.
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Today we talk about the terrible job numbers and trump’s authoritarian response, the Texas and now national redistricting fight, and the Epstein oversight subpoena, but we are NOT talking about Trump’s stupid-ass rooftop stunts. Then Steve sits down with one of the Texas State Legislators that is breaking quorum and fighting the egregious gerrymandering in Texas, Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez.
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Today we discuss Trump's continuing no good very bad terrible week both at home and abroad as the Epstein scandal and his asinine trade wars create the lowest approval ratings in the first 6 months ever recorded. We also talk about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Then we get some practical advice about how you can make an impact by helping to amplify Democratic messages from the Executive Director of DemCast, Nick Knudsen.
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Today we talk about the Epstein scandal that just shut down the House of Representatives, Stephen Colbert’s insane cancellation, and what we want you to do on Congress’s extra-long recess! And then Steve has a great convo with one of the leading youth engagement leaders in the country, the founder of Voters of Tomorrow, Santiago Mayer.
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Today, we talk about the Epstein upset that’s roiling MAGA world, a vicious rescissions package in the senate and how it relates to disaster preparedness. And then Steve has a great conversation about the fight to protect our vote with one of the top election lawyers in the country, Elias Law Group Partner, Jackie Lopez.
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Good Trouble Lives On
Democracy Docket
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After a tragic week of news, we talk about devastating floods in Texas and in New Mexico, why the so-called “Alligator Allcatraz” needs a new name, and how republicans want to make medicaid recipients work in the fields. Then Steve has a conversation about how we can reach voters in red and purple states with CA Congressman, Ro Khanna.
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Today as the “Big Ugly Bullshit Bill” has passed the Senate, it now goes to the House where thanks to you, its fate is uncertain. We talk about what could happen next and what it could mean for the midterms. We also talk about the escalating ICE attacks on our communities. Then we have a conversation about how we can build our power for 2026, 2028 and beyond by registering voters now, with the founder and Executive Director of Field Team 6, Jason Berlin.
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Today we talk about the electoral earthquake that just happened in New York City, the ongoing debacle that is Trump’s war in Iran, and how the Big BS Budget bill will affect rural hospitals. And then we have an essential conversation about resilience in our practice of activism with our resident progressive yogi and campaign strategist, Reggie Hubbard.
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Today as we continue to celebrate the historic turnout on Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protests, we are also focused on our work to save our healthcare, push back on the Big-BS-Bill, and avoid going to war with Iran. And with all the conversations about what we do next after the protests, Steve speaks with the Founder and Executive Director of Common Power, powerhouse organizer, Charles Douglas III.
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As we are living through an attempted militarized authoritarian take over of our country, we are reporting from the ground about what is really happening in the streets of Los Angeles. And so that you are best prepared for all of the rallies and protests, including No Kings Day on Saturday, June 14th, we have an important interview with the Director of US Programs at Nonviolent Peaceforce, Kalaya’an Mendoza.
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Today, in addition to talking about the latest revelations on the republican budget abomination, we are going to report back from our surprisingly inspiring weekend at the California Democratic Party Convention. And then Steve has a truly great conversation with a truly great legislator and the epitome of resilience and perseverance, Representative Jamie Raskin!
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19 Companies Who Dropped Pride This Year
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Today we are talking about pardons, attacks on education (with Harvard fighting back), how we can protect the judiciary, and how we stand up to the felon and wannabe king occupying the White House. And then we talk about the power of personal stories with the founder of Health Care Voices and the host of “Care Talk”, Laura Packard.
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Today we talk about the Republican “death bill” that is on the move, now with cuts to Medicare too, and the bogus charges filed against a Dem Congressmember for doing her Constitutionally mandated job. Then we talk about the real policies that uplift our families and the frightening roots of the MAGA pronatalist movement with the Co-founder and Executive Director of MomsRising, Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner.
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June 14th No Kings Protest
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Today we drill down on the fight to save our health care and break down what exactly is in this Republican reconciliation budget bill. (They keep adding stuff). And then Steve has a conversation about the biggest grift in our history, and Star Wars, with author and creator of “The Left Hook” Substack, Wajahat Ali.
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Blue Wave California Victory Fund
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Today Jess is in DC with virtually every other left-leaning video content creator in America. (If it’s slow on TikTok that’s why). She reports back on some great speeches and brings us a very special interview with Pete Buttigieg. And then Steve talks about the importance of the arts in activism, especially in the face of authoritarianism, with actor and activist, Amy Brenneman!
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The Revolutionary Love Project
Unrig The Rules — Progressive Caucus Center
Resistance Revival Chorus
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Today, as we have somehow made our way through the most horrific and disastrous first hundred days of any United States presidency in our history, we are going to focus on the top ten wins we have had fighting back against the Trump regime. And then we get “Fired Up” with the founder of Moms Demand Action and always inspirational, Shannon Watts.
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Today we talk about the mass protests all over our country and how your actions are making an impact. We also talk about yet another "Signal-gate" from the most incompetent and unqualified Secretary of Defence in our history, and give you some new guidance with this week’s Chop Wood Carry Water list. Then we have a great interview with one of our frontline CA Congressmembers and former NASA Director, George Whitesides.
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Today we talk about the constitutional crisis we have definitely entered, an update on the SAVE act, an update on the budget bill, and an update on our overall mental health. Then we talk about the trump regime’s legal challenges and their authoritarian impulse to ignore the rulings of the court, with the founder of MSW Media and the host of The Daily Beans and Mueller She Wrote, Allison Gill.
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How Budget Reconciliation Works
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This week we’ve got an imminent budget resolution vote, a vote on the so-called “SAVE” act and, oh yeah… global markets tumbling because of the stupidest tariffs in our history. Then we’re joined by one of the sharpest minds in Democratic strategy—pollster, author, and truth-teller Cornell Belcher. We dig into what the data’s telling us, and how Democrats can win in the midterms!
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Today we talk about massive victories in Wisconsin, Republicans’ shrinking margins in Florida, Cory Booker’s history-making speech (and bladder) and Tesla’s catastrophic new sales numbers. And then we have a very hopeful interview with Yasmin Radji, the Executive Director of Swing Left, about how we can and will win back the House in 2026!
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Today we talk about the ridiculous ineptitude of “signal-gate”, the trump regime’s newest effort to end democratically run elections, and speaking of elections, some hopeful results across the Country. Then we have a very informative and important interview about protecting our Social Security with the President of Social Security Works PAC, and former member of the band Sha Na Na, Jon “Bowzer” Bauman!
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Today we talk about ramped up attacks on our constitution by our wannabe king, the fight to protect our national parks, and our public libraries, and how the courts are responding to it all. Then we have a great conversation about using your voice and stepping up to fight back against autocracy with actor and activist, Jon Cryer!
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Today we are talking about the Republican stopgap funding bill, the unconstitutional and very fascist abduction of Mahmoud Khalil, and we are getting you into action on the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1st. Joining us to help us make sense of all of that and more, is the host of “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen,” it’s Brian Tyler Cohen!
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This week we talk about attacks on our Social Security, the now infamous and extremely dangerous oval office ambush with President Zelensky, more Telsa takedown protests, what we did instead of watching last night’s joint session of Congress, and a landmark SCOTUS decision that didn’t go Trump’s way.
Then we get a legal breakdown from one of the best in the business, former federal prosecutor and the host of “Justice Matters”, Glenn Kirschner.
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Today we talk about the Republican budget abomination, attacks on the Department of Education and the rising resistance to the trump/musk regime. Then joining us for our interview is the always inspiring champion for workers, families and our children, American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten.
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This is the first episode of our new weekly show where we share practical ways to make an impact, and help you navigate whatever comes next.
This week we are talking about the republican house budget bill, the effort to gut USAID, and is it safe to fly in trump’s America? And of course, we talk about what you can do about all of it.
We couldn’t ask for better guests to help kick off our show… joining us for our interview are the founders and Co-Executive Directors of Indivisible, Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin!
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Democracy is hanging by a thread, but our work as citizens is about being resilient and persistent so that together, we can build the future we want to see. That’s why we’re launching The Practivist Pod — the practice of activism made practical.
If you’re looking for ways to get engaged, or just looking for ways to stay sane… we want to help you navigate what comes next. It’s an exciting collaboration with political dynamo Jess Craven, author of the Chop Wood Carry Water newsletter, and grassroots organizer Steve Pierson, host of the How We Win podcast. Each week on The Practivist Pod, we’ll share important conversations with changemakers, give you practical ways to make an impact, have some fun, and inspire hope.
This is more than a podcast — it's a place for our community to grow our practice of advocacy for justice, equity, and progress. Action is the best antidote for anxiety, and joy is a revolutionary act, so subscribe to The Practivist Pod today.
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The final episode of our special 5 part series to make sure you have the knowledge and tools to make an impact on, yet again, the most important election of our lives. And it is GO TIME! GOTV weekend is here and joining to talk about how we will win together, is actress, activist, Melinda McGraw!
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Today we are diving into data driven, social science backed, campaign tactics that work, and just about anybody can implement. To explain, I am joined by the Founder of Vote Rev, and one of the key architects of Vote Tripling, Robert Reynolds Gambhir.
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Today I am joined by communications and messaging expert, founder of ASO Communications and host of the Words To Win By podcast, Anat Shenker-Osorio. As we are all knocking on doors and making calls to voters (right…) Anat is going to make sure that we are being effective with our words and also tell us about ways we can “Amplify” winning messages with social media.
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This is part two of our special 5 part series to make sure you have the knowledge and tools to make an impact on, yet again… the most important election of our lives! We are joined by Ross Morales Rocketto, the co-founder of Run for Something and lead organizer for White Dudes for Harris. We have a thoughtful conversation about how we can win with white men and also help shift the perceptions of masculinity in America.
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We are back with a special 5 part series to make sure you have the knowledge and tools to make an impact on, yet again, the most important election of our lives. And to help us do that, we are joined by the Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy! She’ll break down Swing Left’s key races and strategy for the next 30 days, and we will get you into action!
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Today we have a special mini-pod message for our listeners and some news about Season 5 of the “Official Podcast of the Persistence!”Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenanconawww.howwewinpod.comwww.piersonforca.com
Today we discuss the economy, our economic recovery, how strong it is, and how people actually feel about it. And McCarthy just launched an impeachment inquiry… Then, joining us for our interview for a really interesting convo about land use and parking, is the author of “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World”, Henry Grabar! https://fridaysforfuture.org/ Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we skip over all of the trump indictment talk and get right to the winning our elections and saving our democracy talk! Plus drugs... Joining us to talk strategy, data and “how we win” is messaging and media expert (and Jen’s partner) Dan Ancona! Volunteer in Virginia! Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a break last week, Steve and Jess are back and we are still celebrating our win in Ohio’s special election but are also mourning the terrible tragedy in Maui. And, of course, Trump has been handed indictment number four, this time bringing 18 of his friends with him in a historic RICO case! Maui Strong Fund, Aloha United Way, Maui foodbank, Maui Humane Society (for the animals), World Central Kitchen, River of Life Mission, Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, Mercy Chefs, The Maui Community Power Recovery Fund. Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Trump is indicted...again! We talk about effective messaging around his now three criminal indictments. And joining us for our very timely interview is former Impeachment manager and Representative for California’s 14th congressional district, Eric Swalwell! Volunteer for Ohio Special Election Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, Jenna and Jess are joined by Billy Wimsatt. He's the Director of Movement Voter Project to emphasize the need for collaboration between voter outreach organizations. Minnesota took 10 years and a lot of groundwork to get to where it is, today. Steve is on a quick vacation https://movement.vote/ www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we are back after taking a week off so there are a lot of threads to unwind! We catch up about the horrific SCOTUS decisions, and bloated military spending. Then, joining us for our interview is Ben Sheehan, civics education expert and author of “OMG WTF Does The Constitution Actually Say”. Send a Resistbot about military spending: Text "Sign PJBMBW" To: 50409 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bonus Episode: Steve, Jenifer, and Jessica are joined by Dr. Allison Gill from "Mueller She Wrote", "The Daily Beans" and "Jack", and Brian Tyler Cohen from "No Lie with BTC" to talk about the importance of State Houses and answer questions live, in support of Steve Pierson for CA Assembly! Find out more at: www.piersonforca.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we are celebrating a democracy protecting decision from… SCOTUS? Is this right? Yes it is, and we will also discuss the looming threat posed by third party candidates in the presidential election. And, we often talk about how important Virginia is as a bellwether for volunteer enthusiasm, so we are excited to be joined today by the founder and co-executive director of the New Virginia Majority, Tram Nguyen!
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Today as reporting has come out that the DOJ slow-walked the Trump prosecution, we talk about (more) GOP hypocrisy! Go figure! Then joining us for our interview is Gretchen Barton, founder of Worthy Strategy Group, a researcher and strategist who spends most of her time going inside the minds of American voters, and shares her unique perspective and insights with us!
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Today well, you know what we are talking about… Trump was indicted, again, this time with 37 federal counts from the special council himself! It's all happening as we speak so we will talk about the best way to talk about this. Also… hell’s yeah!!! And joining to give us some hope and inspiration for the fights ahead is Lateefah Simon, a Bay Area social justice activist, philanthropic leader and candidate to fill the Congressional seat of the incomparable Barbara Lee.
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Today we talk about GOP infighting, Supreme Court corruption, lions and tigers and bears! Oh my… Then, joining us to talk about the epidemic of gun violence and what gives him hope for change, is Tom Gabor, the co-author of the powerful new bestseller, “American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence.” Invest.gov Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water www.PiersonForCA.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hope you enjoyed your turkey because we are back! Marriage Equality passed in the Senate, Oath Keepers are found GUILTY of Seditious Conspiracy, and we are one week away from the Georgia runoff election! Time is running out to make sure we send Raphael Warnock back to the Senate, so joining us to share the best ways for you to make an impact is Chrystian Woods, veteran Georgia organizer and Senior Advisor to the Democratic Party of Georgia's coordinated campaign. Volunteer for Warnock - www.mobilize.us/gavotes/ Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It has been a huge week of news. We have fallen just short of holding the majority in the House, and we are reeling from yet another hate fueled mass shooting, but today for our Thanksgiving episode, Steve gives thanks for the many reasons we have to be hopeful, as we steel our resolve for the year ahead. Georgia RunOff Volunteer Opportunities Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we have more midterm election results to celebrate as we wait to find out who will narrowly control the House, as well as the outcome of the Georgia Senate runoff. Joining us to discuss the good, and the bad, as we relish in the delicious schadenfreude of it all, is the co-founder of the Democratic Coalition, and the host of the Dworkin Report Podcast, Scott Dworkin! Give: https://www.gapartnersfund.org Volunteer to Cure Ballots: https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootsdemocratslahq/ Volunteer In GA: https://www.georgiademocrat.org/ Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Voting in the midterms is over and we are still standing! While we still don’t know all the results, and control over the House and Senate hangs on a few outstanding races, this election was a clear repudiation of the MAGA republicans. To help put it all into perspective, we hear from someone who is the definition of persistence, organizing icon Heather Booth.
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The most important election of our lives is here! We don’t agonize, we organize! And it’s up to us in these final days. It’s GOTV time folks! One last push to do everything we can to protect our freedoms and fight back the rise of fascism! So to help pump us up and send us off to talk to voters with the messages that win, is co-founder and President of Way To Win, Tory Gavito! www.BlueIn22.org Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We know you are out there talking to voters, knocking on doors, making phone calls, and doing what it takes for us to win on November 8th. So today we help you present your closing argument for the midterms! Steve and Jenifer are talking all about messaging that works, with the help of communications guru and host of the “Words To Win By” podcast, Anat Shenker-Osorio!
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Today we are taking you into the field to get the sounds and vibe of Saturday’s Vote Forward’s Big Send Letter writing party in Los Angeles. We hear from activists doing work for groups like Northeast Arizona Native Democrats, and Momtivist. We get some inspiration from volunteers writing letters to voters, and we hear from the man himself, Executive Director and Founder of Vote Forward, Scott Forman! Write Letters: votefwd.org Northeast Arizona Native Democrats: neaznativedemocrats.org Momtivist: www.momtivist.com How We Win Fund: www.HowWeWinFund.com Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Biden is making it clear that abortion rights are on the ballot, as early voting kicks off in many states. New polls are worrying Democrats, but don’t worry… keep working! Jenifer Fernandez Ancona joins as guest co-host and we’re going to talk about effective messages to use when you are reaching out to voters. Then joining us for our interview is co-host of “Pod Save America”, and author of three great books including his most recent, “Battling The Big Lie”, Dan Pfeiffer! Vote Forward Big Send Events: https://linktr.ee/bigsend2022 Messaging Resources: www.Wedecide22.com Student Loan Relief: studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application How We Win Fund: www.HowWeWinFund.com Heartland Signal: https://twitter.com/HeartlandSignal Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s a special bonus episode to take you live from the field at last weekend’s canvass and rally for frontline Congressional candidate, Christy Smith. The rally features Christy, Senator Alex Padilla, Representative Tony Cardenas, and Civil Rights icon and organizing legend, Dolores Huerta! Listen in, get inspired, and then go knock on some doors! www.christyforcongress.org Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod How We Win Fund: www.HowWeWinFund.com www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ballots are arriving, the races are heating up, and we only have a few weeks till the midterms! Today we talk about the battle to hold on to the Senate and protect our democracy, with Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. catherinecortezmasto.com www.wadeforsealbeach.com Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
33 days until the most important election of our lives! Melinda McGraw, actress, activist, and Steve’s wife, is here today to help discuss the absolute insane clown car of lying, puppy killing republican Senate candidates. And then Steve has a great interview to talk about a truly great Senate candidate in Wisconsin with one of the best organizers in the country, Chair of The Wisconsin Democratic party, Ben Wikler!
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There is so much justice and hypocrisy happening this week, it’s hard to unpack it all, so we are going to stay focused on what it means for our democracy to win the midterms and what we can do right now to make sure that happens. Joining Steve with some hope, anger, and jokes, is the co-host of “We're Speaking” and “The Game We’re In” on Lincoln Project TV, Maya May! Vote Forward’s letter writing week of action Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod @mayaonstage How We Win Fund: www.HowWeWinFund.com www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s National Voter Registration week so there is no better time to reach out to all of your family and friends and make sure they are registered to vote! And with that in mind there is no better time to have a conversation with the woman who is leading the charge for the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan voting registration and get-out-the-vote technology platform in America, the CEO of Vote.org, Andrea Hailey! www.vote.org Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod How We Win Fund: www.HowWeWinFund.com www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
More Republicans are subpoenaed by the Justice Department, the J6 Committee announces another must-see-tv hearing, and Lindsey Graham reminds us all that he used to be the absolute worst… But with the midterms rapidly approaching, we are going to stay focused and talk strategy, messaging, and yes… polling with Democratic strategist and pollster, Cornell Belcher!
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This week we saw more momentum from Democrats heading into the midterms in some unexpected places and Biden gave a historic speech about the soul of our nation and the threat to our Democracy that the MAGA republicans pose. We talk about how we can help emulate and amplify these messages. Then Steve has an inspiring conversation with Santiago Mayer, a Gen-Z leader who is activating young people all over the country with his incredible organization, Voters of Tomorrow! votersoftomorrow.org www.vote.org www.HowWeWinFund.org Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Mariah is back from vacation and helps break down the jaw dropping revelations of this past week, and breaks some very big news about our show as well. Then, joining us to talk about her work as a lifelong advocate and activist for voting rights, and civil rights icon in her own right, is CA Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Check your Voter Registration at: www.vote.org Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @HowWeWinPod www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Allison Gill from Mueller She Wrote and the Daily Beans and Steve host the “How We Win Live” show to benefit our How We Win fund. Featuring the brilliant and hilarious comedy duo, Frangella from The Final Word, Ben and Brett Meisales from The MeidasTouch Podcast, Bryan Tyler Cohen from his No Lie Podcast, and the always fearless and amazing, Kathy Griffin! We talk politics and justice, make some questionable jokes, and most importantly we are raising a whole lot of dough for Dems! Donate to the How We Win Fund: www.HowWeWinLive.com Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we are joined by the always fun Frangela duo to talk about Trump’s incredible and not surprising allegations of espionage, and the Democrat’s historic week of wins. Then joining Steve for our interview is a dynamic Latina woman on the frontlines in the fight to save our democracy, Texas District 15 candidate for Congress, Michelle Vallejo. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Michelle Vallejo for Congress: https://michellefortx15.com/ Pat Ryan for Congress: https://www.patryanforcongress.com/ https://frangela.com/ Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @HowWeWinPod www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s been a remarkable and historic week with landmark legislative victories by the Democrats, real momentum heading into the midterms, and real consequences looming for Trump. Helping dissect it all with his characteristic precision and snark, is political commentator and the host of the “No Lie” podcast, Brian Tyler Cohen. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin How We Win LIVE on August 22nd in Los Angeles: www.HowWeWinLive.com www.TheLastWeekend.org Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, Joe Manchin comes around on Biden’s efforts to Build Back Better, err… reduce inflation… and joining us for our interview is legendary greaser Jon Bowzer Bauman! He talks to us about Social Security Works PAC and fighting threats to Social Security, Medicare, and our Democracy. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Live Super-Pod in LA on August 22nd: www.howwewinlive.com Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @HowWeWinPod www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we’ve got a fresh dose of hope for the midterms. There’s some hopeful legislation on the horizon and some hopeful grassroots fundraising reports. Activists are stepping up and volunteering in our key battleground states and it’s making us… hopeful! So joining us to talk about how volunteers are indeed endeavoring to “Save The World” one democrat registered at a time, is the Executive Director and founder of Field Team 6, Jason Berlin! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @HowWeWinPod How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin How We Win LIVE in LA on August 22nd: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/howwewinlive FieldTeamSix.org www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we have a special colab-pod with Dr. Allison Gill, the creator and host of Mueller She Wrote and The Daily Beans podcasts. We are going to talk about the J6 committee hearings, what’s brewing at the Justice department, and we are excited to announce our live Super-Pod in Los Angeles to raise money for our How We Win Fund! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @HowWeWinPod How We Win LIVE in LA on August 22nd: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/howwewinlive How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are less than 4 months away from the most important election of our lives, and amidst an always tumultuous news cycle, we remain focused and resolved on the work we all are doing together. Joining us to talk about how grassroots volunteers and activists can, and will, make the difference this November, is the new Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy!
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This weekend felt like groundhog day, not Independence Day. With more mass shootings and protests after police shoot an unarmed Black man, what are we going to do right now to change things? And the Supreme Court is finally on their summer recess after an absolutely brutal round of decisions. Joining us to break down what happened and what we can expect from the next term is Slate legal reporter, Mark Joseph Stern. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin www.OperationSaveAbortion.com Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @HowWeWinPod www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we talk about the bombshell revelations from the January 6th committee hearings, the devastating decisions from the “captured” Supreme Court, and basically the dystopian version of America that we are currently actually living in. Joining us to make us even angrier, but then to tell us about important opportunities to get in the fight for abortion access, is comedian, Daily Show co-creator and founder of Abortion Access Front, Lizz Winstead.
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Today as the J6 committee hearings continue we look to the great state of Texas to see what the future of the Republican party looks like, and it turns out it looks a lot like fascism. And our Texan co-host Mariah sits down with the Executive Director of Texas Gun Sense, Nicole Golden, to talk about the incremental, but incredibly important legislation we are all fighting for right now. Follow us on Twitter: @howwewinpod @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin www.howwewinpod.com https://www.txgunsense.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In the wake of nationwide March For Our Lives rallies, we talk about the upcoming bipartisan gun safety legislation. Plus we have a special interview from the field with January 6th Committee member and former impeachment manager, Representative Adam Schiff! And speaking of the Jan 6 committee, joining us to talk about the historic hearings, and what’s to come, is legal analyst and host of Justice Matters, Glenn Kirschner. Follow us on Twitter: @howwewinpod @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven How We Win Fund: swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Blackbodiesforblackpower.com Moms Demand Action: Text ready to 64433 www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we are popping some extra buckets of popcorn as the prime time Jan. 6th commission hearings air on Thursday, right on the heels of new sedition charges from the Justice department. Then, Steve has a great conversation with actor, activist and star of the hit series, "Better Call Saul", Patrick Fabian! (Warning: Spoiler alert!) Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we talk about the upcoming efforts to make sure “this time is different” when it comes to protecting our communities from mass shootings. Plus, primary season is well underway and we’ve got some updates, an interesting observation, and Mariah tells us why you should be the change we seek! Then we do a deep dive into criminal justice reform with Los Angeles District Attorney, George Gascón. He talks about how he is modernizing criminal justice through data and science, and how we can support his important work. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin https://marchforourlives.com/march22/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today is all about writing letters and another Big Send! We have a special interview with Vote Forward founder, Scott Forman and the Vice President of the National Council of Jewish Women, Claire Lipschultz. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mariah and Steve talk about the senseless and avoidable tragedy in Texas and play Senator Chris Murphy's floor speech. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com The "How We Win" Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we mourn more tragic shootings, motivated by hate and fueled by the racist rhetoric of the MAGA Republican party. We go inside the persistence to talk to volunteers and activists who are fighting for women’s health and abortion rights. We hear from activists at the Bans Off Our Bodies rally in Los Angeles, including LA City Council President Nury Martinez. And we also hear from Julie Tighe, an abortion rights activist in Texas who shared her personal story with unexpected results.
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Today we talk about who’s showing up at Brett Kavanaugh’s house… and it ain’t Tobin or Squee! Plus, could Trump be back on Twitter soon? Then joining us for our interview is veteran, candidate for office, and podcast host Ken Harbaugh. He gives us an overview of the absolutely wild primary Ohio just had and takes us inside the fight in Ukraine. And we are going to get you into action, this week and every week until the most important election of our lives! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven Bans Off Our Bodies Rallies on May 14th (https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/rightfully-ours/bans-off-our-bodies) www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we talk about the leaked SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade, what it means for other “settled” laws, and why, yet again, we are facing the most important election of our lives. And joining us to help us understand all of those things is someone who has been fighting for women’s rights her entire career. Democratic strategist and DNC member, Christine Pelosi. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we talk about the future of Twitter, a treasure trove of January 6 text messages, and Trump fined $10,000 a day! We’ll tell you why... And speaking of Trump, joining us for our interview is Ruth Ben-Ghiat, an expert on how fascism, authoritarian leaders, and propaganda have threatened democracies throughout history – including now. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we talk about what happens now that a major mask mandate has been struck down by a Trump appointed judge and how you can make the best possible decisions to stay safe. And just in time for Earth Day we’re joined by the hosts of the Climate Pod. We’re at the intersection of climate change, politics, and activism with Ty and Brock Benefiel. Mentioned in this Episode: https://fightforourfutures.com/ Follow us on Twitter @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we talk about the Biden administration’s commitment to protecting our communities from guns. It couldn’t come at a more critical moment. Then joining us for our interview is the host of the Rick Smith show, you guessed it... Rick Smith! So much union organizing is happening right now and he breaks down the lessons we can take from it all! All of that plus our Reasons for Hope! Mentioned on this episode: The How We Win Fund! www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Follow us on Twitter @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we talk about the incredible feat of organizing that Amazon employees have accomplished and look forward to a history-making moment on the Supreme Court. Also, joining us for our interview is a podcast host who’s giving a voice to civic engagement, Mila Atmos! www.howwewinpod.com Follow us on Twitter @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we are NOT talking about the Oscars, but we ARE talking about Trump crimes, missing call logs, a SCOTUS wife, two bills, (a really good one, and a really bad one), and republican gerrymandering. Then joining us to talk about his amazing book about John Lewis and all of his other projects that span books, documentaries, music, and finance, is multi-Grammy winner and bestselling author, Kabir Sehgal. Mentioned in this episode: www.SwingLeft.org kabir.cc Visit our website: HowWeWinPod.com Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we are making the space to celebrate the imminent confirmation of the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson. And joining us for our interview is teacher, activist, strategist and organizer, Reggie Hubbard. He doesn’t tell us his reason for hope today. Instead he gives us, and you, a way to find our own. Mentioned in this Episode: ActivePeaceYoga.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we say gay, loud and proud, in solidarity with students around the country. Plus, shocking news about a DC conservative power couple. It won’t surprise you but, still pretty outrageous. And joining us for our interview is former Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick. He’s got ideas for how we talk to voters who may not always agree with us and how we take back the mantle of patriotism. All of that plus our Reasons for Hope! Mentioned in this episode: Bridge Together Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, as we continue to be horrified by Putin’s war on the Ukraine and inspired by the Ukrainian and Russian resistance, we are going to focus on how we get our information, what messages get through to voters, and how we fight against propaganda and lies. Joining us to explain how the media landscape has changed, is someone who has been successfully fighting fake news and is building a new media infrastructure for the truth, founder of Good Information Inc, Courier Newsroom, and Acronym, Tara McGowan. Mentioned in this Episode: Daily Kos Ukraine relief fund
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There is so much to cover this week from Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, to a historic Supreme Court nomination and President Biden’s first State of the Union address. So joining us to help us break it down and hopefully help teach us how to better talk with friends and family who may not share our views, is the host of the podcasts “Majority 54” and “Lost Debate”, Ravi Gupta. Mentioned in this Episode: Daily Kos Ukraine relief fund
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Today, the GOP finally releases a platform to run on for the midterms and it's… exactly what you think... Q has been unveiled and turns out… it’s exactly who you think… And Trump’s new social media twitter rip off has launched and it’s going… well you know… Mariah and Steve discuss it all and then are joined by Congressional candidate Christy Smith. The district she’s running in is one of our best hopes for flipping a House seat from red to blue. It's an important part of the strategy to hold onto the Democratic majority in the midterms. Mentioned in this episode: www.christyforcongress.org, and www.votefwd.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Steve and Mariah talk about a landmark settlement for the families of Sandy Hook victims, 4 years after the Parkland shooting, the ongoing rise in opioid deaths in our country and what legislators are trying to do about it, and more “alternative facts” and misrepresentations from Fox News. Then we are joined by Daily Beast and New York Times columnist, and author of “Go Back To Where You Came From: And, Other Helpful Recommendations on Becoming American”, Wajahat Ali! It’s an important, and (sorta funny?) conversation about racism in America. Mentioned in this Episode: Fire Louis DeJoy Petition www.HowWeWinPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today while the GOP has made its platform of sedition official, we gear up for the midterms with some maybe, sorta, encouraging redistricting news. Then joining us for our interview are all three co-hosts of the wildly popular and influential Meidas Touch podcast. They tell us how their quarantine project mobilized the "Meidas Mighty" and helped win elections. Mentioned in this Episode: www.meidastouch.com www.HowWeWinPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today while republicans who voted against the infrastructure package start bragging about the infrastructure package... that they didn’t vote for… we talk about the impact it is starting to make in our communities. We also talk about the assault on education, banned books, and what the GOP is really trying to do (keep us dumb). Then Joining us for our interview is Crooked Media’s Political Director, Shaniqua McClendon. You may be familiar with Pod Save America and Crooked Media’s other great podcasts, now meet the woman who steers all of their listeners into effective and strategic action! Mentioned in this Episode: VoteSaveAmerica.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today Steve and Mariah discuss the escalating tensions in the Ukraine, and the escalating troubles for the Trump crime family. Then, joining us for our interview is Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse! If you’ve heard anyone in the Senate talk about the insidious influence of dark money, it’s probably been him. We are going to help him shine a light on its corrupting and corrosive effect on our Democracy.
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Today we talk about breaking news from the inquiry into January 6, the latest on the John Lewis voting protection bill, and a big step from the Biden Administration in the fight against covid. And Steve talks to actor, activist provocateur, and one of the many stars of the Netflix disaster satire, “Don’t Look Up”, Ron Perlman. He’s got a lot to say about the state of our Democracy, and he doesn’t mince words! All of that plus our reasons for hope! Mentioned in this episode: www.whenweallvote.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we talk about new stepped-up efforts to protect voting rights and change filibuster rules, escalating legal troubles in Georgia for the former guy, and how you can join the fight for our Voting Rights now and on MLK day of action events all over our country. And joining us to help us prepare for the work ahead both nationally and in your own backyard, is author, comedian and host of the “How To Citizen” podcast, Baratunde Thurston! Mentioned in this episode: www.mlkdayactions.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Happy New Year to you all! It’s a New Year and we are going to look ahead to 2022 with some exciting changes to “How We Win” as well. But before we look too far ahead, there is important action to take as we mark the anniversary of the failed violent insurrection on our Capitol with vigils and voter registration events all over the country. Call to Action: www.jan6unityday.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we wrap up this year and look forward to the next with Swing Left’s Head of Political Strategy, Neisha Blandin. It’s the perfect way to take stock of where we are in the fight for our Democracy and How We Win in 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today’s show we talk about the recent SCOTUS decision on Abortion rights and what one Democratic Governor is doing about it, Mark Meadows’ Jan. 6th text threads, and filibuster reform??? Then joining us for our interview is the first openly LGBTQ Native American Representative in Congress and former MMA fighter, Sharice Davids! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mariah is off so joining us today is actress, activist, and Steve's wife, Melinda McGraw! We talk about the Justice department, Rep. Nunes’ "retirement," and what it’s like to have a love scene with Jon Hamm. Then Steve and Mariah have a powerful conversation with army veteran, former Missouri Secretary of State, and host of the Majority 54 podcast, Jason Kander! All of that plus our Reasons for Hope. TW: SI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, Mariah and Steve talk about the attack on Roe vs. Wade and its chances with our now conservative-leaning Supreme Court, GOP clowns in Congress, and what happens when a city hits a vaccination milestone. Then, joining us for our interview is CA Assemblymember and environmental champion, Laura Friedman! We get a behind the scenes look at COP 26, and learn some practical ways that we can help save our planet, right from our homes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mariah is back just in time for our Thanksgiving episode! We will catch up with her about all the highs and lows of the week, of which there are many. And joining us for our interview in what is becoming a Thanksgiving tradition is messaging and communications expert, Anat Shenker-Osorio! She is one of our favorite guests because she always brings amazing practical insight about how we talk to voters, and each other. Finally our "Reasons for Hope" become our "Reasons for Gratitude". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’ve got a lot of good news happening this week! Biden has signed the Infrastructure bill into law, Justice is being served to Bannon, Alex Jones, and others, and the world is coming together to address our climate crisis. Helping us out to discuss it all and also how we discuss it with each other, are the co-hosts of the “Pantsuit Politics” podcast and co-authors of “I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening): A Guide to Grace-Filled Political Conversation,” Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Infrastructure week is finally here, kids are getting Covid vaccines, and more subpoenas are being handed down to former Trump officials by the Jan. 6th commission. There are a lot of reasons for hope this week! Joining us to talk about all the things we are paying attention to (and some things we aren’t but we should be), is the founder and Executive Director of the Democratic Coalition, and host of the Dworkin Report podcast, Scott Dworkin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s been a week for Democrats… We have results from the Virginia election and are processing what it means for Democrats moving forward. We are also seeing light at the end of the infrastructure tunnel, Voting Rights legislation is on the senate’s agenda, and Biden is back from a groundbreaking trip to Europe. Joining us to help break all of it down is Senior politics reporter for the Huffington Post, Jennifer Bendery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we talk about the Jan. 6 insurrection co-conspirators, the Facebook papers, and election week! (Virginia of course but also all over the country). And we go deep into digital organizing with activist, writer and Executive Director of DemCast, Nick Knudsen. All that plus our reasons for hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we talk about Bannon, Buttigieg, the supply chain, Ahmed Aubry, and how you can help Democrats win in Virginia. Then Jessie Daniels joins us for our interview. She’s an expert on Internet manifestations of racism and the author of the new book, “Nice White Ladies - The Truth about White Supremacy, Our Role in It, and How We Can Help Dismantle It”. All of that, plus our Reasons for Hope. TW: SI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Helping us break down the week and share our reasons for hope is comedian, regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, and host of the Who’s Paying Attention? podcast, Alonzo Bodden! And because we are still just weeks away from the Virginia election, we’ve got Virginia Delegate Wendy Gooditis joining us to share her inspiring story and get you fired up to help her hold the trifecta! TW: SI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we talk, Build Back Better, unions, whistleblowers and Virginia! And joining us to help us talk about Virginia is Air Force veteran and candidate for Virginia House of Delegates, Katie Sponsler. All of that plus our Reasons for Hope.
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Today we have a special mini-pod to share some exciting news about letter writing! Scott Forman and Emily Wasserman from Vote Forward join us to share their findings from the 2020 election. Spoiler alert… the results are good! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we are watching as Congress is on the verge of passing historic investments in our country all while trying to avoid a government shutdown. Joining us for our interview is progressive advocate and Color of Change Chair of the Board, Heather McGhee. We talk about her amazing book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together and she talks about why some people in this country insist on voting against their best interests. And then JoAnne Smith from Women’s March Action joins us for our reasons for hope.
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On today’s show, Democrats begin work on legislation to curb Presidential power abuses, the first lawsuit emerges over the Texas abortion ban, and the FDA is on track to approve vaccinations for ages 5 and up by October. Then, joining us for our interview is Crooked Media Founder and Pod Save America host Jon Favreau! We talk about the state of alternative media, the filibuster conundrum, and our Swing Left and Crooked Media, “No Off Years” fund to defend our trifecta in Virginia! All of that plus stay tuned till the end for our reasons for hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A busy month on the Hill kicks off and today, we break down the senate’s new Freedom to Vote Act. We also keep our eyes peeled on the “pro-insurrectionist” rally at the Capitol on Saturday, and get you into action in Virginia. Joining us for our interview is the man who is leading the Organizing charge, Swing Left’s Head of Community David Berrios. All that, plus our reasons for hope! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s our 100th episode! Mariah and Steve talk about what they've learned from 100 interviews and 100 reasons for hope. We also talk Statehouses, with Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan. She talks about what it was like (trying to) legislate under republican control, what it’s been like since we gained the Democratic trifecta, and why it is so important to hold on to the majority there this November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today our show is graced by the lovely and talented actor Keiko Agena! You probably know her work on Gilmore Girls, Prodigal Son (and lots more) but you may not know that she is a super-volunteer and activist who can’t stop, won’t stop using her voice to help us protect our democracy! And we are also graced by the equally lovely Scott Forman, the founder and force behind Vote Forward! Scott checks in with us to let us know why we all need to write letters to Virginia voters on World Letter Writing day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we are bringing back “The Ryan Report” with Swing Left’s campaign director, Ryan Quinn! We talk about the recent Census data, and what it all means for the rising American electorate, redistricting, and our work in the Midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joining us today is the force behind the “Mueller She Wrote” and the “Daily Beans” podcasts, Dr. Allison Gill. AG is a veteran and a former employee at the Department of Veterans Affairs. We talk about what it was like launching her pod under the shadow of the Trump administration, get her thoughts on Afghanistan, and talk about staying engaged to win in 2022, 2024 and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today’s guest is an expert in misinformation who knows how to manipulate people to believe and act on suggestions that he places in their minds. He’s not a republican operative, but he is a world renown mentalist, magician, pickpocket, and mind reader… so he acts like a republican operative, but strictly for entertainment purposes. It’s mentalist and magician, Ken Salaz! Ken joins us to talk about misinformation and mind control and what we can do to recognize and counter the GOP’s messaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As we are all grappling with another spike in COVID cases due to a very contagious Delta variant and a very large number of unvaccinated Americans, we have a conversation with public health advocate, Dr. Rhea Boyd. We talk about her work to bring credible information about COVID vaccines to Black, and Latinx communities, and what we should expect as our kids head back to school this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we are joined by the co-founder of the Democracy Policy Network and author of "Dedicated: The Case for Commitment in An Age of Infinite Browsing", Pete Davis. We talk about how committing to civic advocacy, year round and especially in State houses, will build our power and just might save our Democracy. But first, Mariah and Steve talk about the surge in COVID cases, the Olympics, and the start of the Jan. 6th Commission. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For weeks we’ve been talking about how democratic Texas state legislators are making good and necessary trouble to protect voting rights, and today we’re going to hear from one! State Representative Erin Zwiener joins us from Washington DC, where she and other Democrats are staying to prevent quorum in the Texas state house. She talks to us about what’s next and what they hope to accomplish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Let’s call him the Avenger of Virginia! Joining us today is Delegate Joshua Cole. After losing a race by just 73 votes in 2017, he organized and made a big comeback in 2019, helping turn Virginia Blue! As one of the youngest members of the Assembly, he’s making a heroic impact on his community, the Commonwealth of VA, and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we are talking to the man who is on the front lines of election and voting rights litigation, fighting against the GOP’s efforts to suppress our votes, and fighting for our democracy. He is the founder of Democracy Docket, and is truly THE expert on election law. Of course, we are talking about Marc Elias. We talk about the work he’s doing on redistricting, the Supreme Court's anti-democracy decision on voting rights, and how we can all support his important work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joining us today is DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison! Many of us supported Jaime in his historic attempt to unseat Lindsay Graham and serve as US Senator from South Carolina. Now, he’s helming the DNC and working to build a new generation of Democratic electeds and activists. He shares his strategy to build our bench, win up and down the ballot, and deliver democracy for the people! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You’ve been asking about the plan... Today we’ll spill the beans on our strategy for the next 10 years! We’re joined by Swing Left Executive Director Tori Taylor and Founder Ethan Todras-Whitehill. They’re talking to us about our move from Resistance to Persistence, and most importantly, how you can jump in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joining us today to help get us fired up about this fall's election is Virginia Delegate Nancy Guy. She’s got an incredible story about running for office in the town she grew up in and how she made it through a squeaker of a race. But first we are joined by actor, history buff, and Virginia native son, Diedrich Bader. With an incredible story of his own about growing up in a political family, Diedrich helps us break down the week, and shares what gives him hope.
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Our voting rights are under attack. The For The People Act is in the Senate, but the filibuster stands in the way of it passing. How do we fight back against the biggest voter suppression campaign since the reconstruction? Mother Jones reporter and voting rights expert Ari Berman returns to our show to give us some historical context and help us figure out what we can do about it.
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"How We Win" is back! Joining us to kick off our new season is Congressman, veteran, impeachment manager, and everyone’s favorite Twitter truth teller, Ted Lieu! We talk about the GOP’s attack on voting rights, the GOP’s attack on the January 6th commission, and what it’s really like to go to work with these radicalized republicans. And as always, we talk about actions you can take right now, and what gives us hope.
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Season one of Swing Left’s How We Win chronicled the amazing and tumultuous journey to defeat Trump and win the majority in the U.S. Senate. Season two picks up where we left off to go even deeper with experts, civic leaders, and everyday organizers. We’ll give you the information and inspiration you need to stay fired up in the fight to strengthen our democracy and protect our hard-won Democratic majorities in 2021, 2022, and beyond. It’s not the news, but what you can do about it. This is How We Win!
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It's our season one finale and thanks to YOU we have the trifecta in our government! Joining us to help us celebrate the Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, is the Co-Founder of Indivisible, Ezra Levin. We talk about how important it is that we all stay engaged and involved, and make sure we take advantage of this opportunity to make real lasting change for our Democracy.
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There is one week until the Inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. The countdown to Jan. 20th includes Impeachment 2.0, securing the very safety of our Congress, and holding everyone involved in the seditious acts last week, fully accountable. Today we are joined by counterterrorism expert and the author of "Homegrown Violent Extremism", Dr. Erroll Southers. We talk about last week’s attack on the Capitol, how these groups have grown in America, and what community based practices work to reduce the risk of domestic terrorism.
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Despite the worst efforts of Trump and the GOP, there are 11 days until Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will be inaugurated, completing the trifecta with Democrats controlling the White House and both houses of Congress! The seditious events at the Capitol only serve to reinforce how important our work has been. Joining us today to talk about this Historic moment, and the work we have ahead of us, is Swing Left’s Executive Director, Tori Taylor.
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There are 20 days till Joe Biden is inaugurated, 6 days until the Georgia special election, and 2 days until we slam the door on 2020. Joining us to discuss all of that is the President and Co-Founder of “The New Agenda” and creator of “The Weekly List”, Amy Siskind. She’s been calling out the erosion of norms and the rise of authoritarianism since Trump took office, so we talk about what he broke, what we can fix, and what our priorities need to be in 2021.
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There are 27 days till Joe Biden is inaugurated and Trump is dragged kicking and screaming out of the White House! Today we catch up with Georgia Democratic Senate candidate Jon Ossoff. We hear how he first got involved with politics, and most importantly how you can get involved to help us gain control of the Senate Majority!
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Today’s guest is powerhouse activist who has been working for social justice and LGBTQ rights for the past 5 decades, Torie Osborn. She talks about how she’s organized her groups over the years and how we stay engaged as we transition from fighting trump to building our collective power.
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Joining us today is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Run For Something, Amanda Litman. If you haven’t heard yet, "We are the change we seek", and "Down ballot races are where it’s at!" We talk about how Run for Something is recruiting and training our next generations of leaders. Spoiler alert… that’s YOU!
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You know today's guest from the big screen, the small screen, your favorite podcast platform, Supreme Court confirmation hearings, the stage of the Women’s March... She’s basically everywhere speaking up and speaking out. Alyssa Milano joins us to talk about her work as an activist and how everyone has a platform they can use for social change.
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Joining us for our Thanksgiving episode is messaging expert, host of the "Words to Win By" Podcast, and our very first repeat guest, Anat Shenker-Osorio. We had an amazing conversation with her back in January and today's is even more impactful. We talk about what messages worked over the last year, and how we should talk about the results of the election.
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Today we have a conversation with member-elect of the Georgia House of Representatives, Regina Lewis-Ward. She just flipped that seat from red to blue and we talk about how we can keep building democratic power in Georgia, to flip two vital Senate seats on Jan. 5th.
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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are going to the White House! We’ve won some battles but we still have more to do. If this election has shown us anything, it’s that the work of being a citizen doesn’t stop. Joining us to talk about why he’s confident in our election results, even as Trump pulls out all the tricks to try to hold on to power, is California Secretary of State, Alex Padilla. He talks facts, truth and real voting numbers -- how’s that for a change?!
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We knew that we weren’t likely to get results on election night, and despite that, it’s really hard to be patient and to watch another election that is much closer than we would like. To help us process what we know about the results and what that means for our Country moving forward, we are joined by activist, comedian, writer of “How to be Black” and host of “How to Citizen” podcast, Baratunde Thurston.
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This special Mini-Pod features a conversation with the 3rd in line for the Presidency, and everyone’s favorite thorn in Trump’s side, Speaker of The House, Nancy Pelosi. She doesn’t mince words when it comes to what it’s like to walk the halls of congress with these republicans, and offers encouragement and perspective as we head into the final days of the election.
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Today, in our last episode before the most important election of our lives, we are keeping it in the family with Neisha Blandin, Swing Left’s Head of Political Strategy. We talk about the state of the race, what we can (and should) still do to win, and how we can support efforts to protect the integrity of the election.
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Today's show features documentary filmmaker, and author, Michael Moore. We talk about how he got his start as an activist, and what is different about how people are engaging in this election. We are also joined by Tony award winning director and the creator of Broadway’s “American Idiot”, Michael Mayer. Both Michaels joined Swing Left earlier this week for an American Idiot Letter Writing event, and this full conversation is not to be missed!
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Joining us for our interview is the Co-Founder of “Run For Something”, Ross Morales Rocketto. He talks about going from working on one campaign at a time, to helping over 60,000 new candidates stepping up to run for office in their communities. And of course we are going to get you busy reaching out to voters because time is running out and fence sitting is NOT an option!
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Today’s special mini-pod is a conversation with the Executive Director and Founder of “Vote Tripling”, Robert Reynolds. Robert tells us how his start as a behavioral scientist looking for answers after 2016, led him to create a new voter engagement tactic that starts with you, reminding three friends to vote!
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Joining us for a really timely interview today, is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Indivisible Project, Leah Greenberg. We cover a lot of important ground including actions around the Supreme Court, what Trump’s coronavirus infection means for the election, and of course, the importance of voting early.
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Today we are talking about talking on the phone with voters in our key states! Phone banking is now the only safe way we have to connect one on one with voters. We’re going to give you the tips and tricks to have effective, meaningful conversations. We also hear from diversity, inclusion, and equity expert, Jordyne Blaise. She talks about how to have culturally competent conversations with voters in communities outside of our own, and how to go deeper with our conversations around race and equity.
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Today’s special mini-pod is a conversation with the Youth Coordinator and Digital Organizer for the Grassroots Democrats HQ in Los Angeles, Eve Levenson. Eve has been organizing her peers from a very early age and is now tirelessly focused on getting younger voters to the polls. We talk about how young organizers like her are helping make that happen!
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Joining us today we have epidemiologist, former candidate for Michigan Governor and current host of Crooked Media’s “America Dissected: Coronavirus” podcast, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. We talk about his new book, “Healing Politics” and how policies based in empathy are the right prescription for our country. And to help us break down the week, we are joined by the host of the Dworkin Report, and co-founder and Executive Director of the Democratic Coalition, Scott Dworkin. We talk about the tragic passing of another American icon, the Notorious Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and what the abhorrent GOP response has done to fuel Democratic senate campaigns.
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Joining us today is the Executive Director and Founder of Sister District, Rita Bosworth. We have a fantastic conversation about how important volunteer engagement is, and why “Down ballot races are where it’s at!” And joining as this week's guest co-host is Swing Left’s social media manager, Ellen Wernecke. She's helps us break down the week and talk about what it’s like to be on Twitter, every waking moment!
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Today’s special mini-pod is an important conversation with the Senior Advisor to “We Can Vote”, Jessica Barba Brown. “We Can Vote” along with their website, Healthyvoting.org, provides information and opportunities for each of us to do our part in making the 2020 elections safe, secure, and successful.
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We are so excited to welcome Hollywood power couple, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick to our show! Kevin and Kyra are committed activists and generous supporters of Swing Left and today they are helping us kick off our “Last Weekends” campaign! We talk about what this election means for them and why it’s not enough to vote, we need you to volunteer!
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Joining us today is Daily Beast Editor at Large and co-host of the podcast, “The New Abnormal”, Molly Jong-Fast. She helps us run down the week, talk about the misinformation on social media, and how we can fight back against Trump’s lies. And then, we have another installment of “The Ryan Report”. Swing Left Political Director Ryan Quinn talks about the state of the Presidential race and what affect the conventions had… if any.
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Today we speak with Elizabeth Vitanza and John Ballon, who started the activist group, Civic Sundays. It was a simple idea born in the wake of Trump’s election to “build community one Sunday at a time.” They’ve been doing just that since early 2017, and have become a force raising money and lending volunteer hours to campaigns in California and beyond.
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Today, we are so excited to welcome the unwavering, and unrelenting Congresswoman from California, Maxine Waters. You do not want to miss this powerful conversation and hear her advice about how we overcome blatant voter suppression and win in November. But first, Brian Tyler Cohen, the host of the podcast, “No Lie” and the face of every debunking video you have ever seen, helps break down the last week including the highlights from the DNC and the lowlights from the RNC.
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Today we are so excited to introduce you to a powerhouse organizer who is making a huge difference in Arizona as Director of the Navajo-Hopi Campaign with the Navajo County Democratic Party. Jaynie Parish is a digital organizing and social media expert who has brought her skills back home to register, organize, and turn out Navajo and Hopi voters.
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Today on the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we are joined by four powerful and inspiring women. First off, is Crooked Media’s Political Director, Shaniqua McClendon. We talk about the DNC Convention and her amazing work with Vote Save America. Then we have a great interview with Nse Ufot of the New Georgia Project, and Grace Lee and Marjan Safinia the co-directors of the PBS documentary series, "And She Could Be Next". It’s an inside look at the history-making women of color running and organizing in the 2018 elections.
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For today's Mini-Pod, we are talking to Andy Keeton, the founder of “Run4Democracy”. Prior to starting Run4Democracy, Andy had never been actively involved in politics. Now, he’s spearheading a fundraising campaign, and is on a mission to help others recognize how low the barriers are to making a difference.
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We have a Veep! Mariah shares her experience working with Senator Harris and what she brings to the ticket. Then Héctor Sánchez Barba, the Executive Director and CEO of Mi Familia Vota, talks about how immigrants are under attack, disproportionately affected by the coronavirus, and how we can help support the communities that need it the most. From the census, to voter suppression, he is on the front lines of so much important work to support the Latinx community.
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Joining us today is the incredible Stacey Abrams! Get ready to call your Reps because she’s got some important actions for all of us, some recommendations for fighting voter suppression in your community, and some advice for the Swing Left college fellows that we could all benefit from.
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Joining us today is Ravi Gupta -- Obama alum, co-founder of Arena and co-host of the “Majority 54” Podcast. We talk about how Arena is training a new generation of candidates and campaign professionals, and how Ravi is working to reach Red state voters that will flip key seats in November.
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For another bonus mini-pod we are talking with Dan McCool, a musician who founded the grassroots group, Blue Revolution with the simple call to action: "Join us, Beat Trump". His website is a hub for action and his facebook group now has over 63,000 members! He’s been helping them engage in important states, and raise money for crucial campaigns.
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Today we have an impactful and timely conversation with Gina Belafonte. Gina is the executive director of Sankofa.org, a social justice organization founded by her father, singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte. She talks about growing up in a home that played host to Dr. King, John Lewis, and the giants of the civil rights movement, and how she continues that legacy with her work today.
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On another bonus “mini-pod” we hear from Lisa Herrick, a clinical psychologist who became politically activated in 2016 when Trump was elected. She founded a powerhouse volunteer group in Washington D.C., “31st Street Swing Left” in February 2017. Now a group of 1,000 members, 31st Street was part of the successful effort to turn Virginia Blue last year, and has raised a jaw dropping amount of money for campaigns!
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Today we are honored to be joined by the House Intelligence Committee Chair, Impeachment Manager, and everyone’s favorite thorn in Trump's side, Congressman Adam Schiff. We talk about Trump and Attorney General Barr’s assault on our democracy and how you can help protect the integrity of this election. And, we are excited to talk about a new state we are adding to our campaign to take back the Senate!
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Joining us today is Reggie Hubbard from MoveOn… and Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign… and formerly Joe Biden’s advance team. He’s going to talk to us about some important calls to action you can take to make a difference right now. And how he’s using yoga to keep some of your Congressional faves healthy and focused on the fight.
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This is a special, How We Win, Mini-Pod! We talk with Stasha Rhodes, the Campaign Director of 51 for 51, a pro-D.C. statehood coalition of groups committed to equal rights and representation for the more than 700,000 residents of Washington, D.C. by making it the 51st state with a simple majority of 51 votes in the Senate.
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Joining us today to help break down the historic month of June, is the host of Crooked Media’s “Keep It” podcast, Ira Madison III. We talk about the entertainment industry, how pop culture intersects with politics, Pride month, and who will help us win in November.
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Joining us today is former Obama speechwriter and best selling author, David Litt. He has a new book called, "Democracy in One Book or Less: How It Works, Why It Doesn't, and Why Fixing It Is Easier Than You Think." So basically he’s gonna tell us how we fix our democracy... Also, we take an easy dunk on Trump but remind you why we must play hard for every minute, right to the last buzzer!
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It's a special Father’s Day bonus episode! We share some wisdom from our fathers, and an interview with Steve's dad, DeVier Pierson. DeVier was council to President Johnson and shares some great stories from those turbulent years and the parallels to the work we are still doing today.
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Today we have an important and challenging discussion with the author of “Don’t Label Me - An Incredible Conversation for Divided Times”, Irshad Manji. She is the founder of the Moral Courage College, and we talk about what it means to be courageous, and how to have effective conversations, even with people we don’t agree with.
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We are joined by Sarah Kendzior bestselling author of “Hiding in Plain Sight” and journalist filmmaker, Andrea Chalupa. Together they host the Gaslit Nation podcast. We’ll talk about how the GOP will use “divide and conquer” strategies to try to do just that, and what we can do to fight against it. Then we’ll hear sounds from the protests over last weekend, including words from actors and activists Michael B. Jordan, Kendrick Sampson, Dr. Melina Abdullah, and more.
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We are not just witnesses to history, we are the ones writing it. And we have a responsibility to stand up to injustice everywhere we see it. Joining us today is political strategist, MSNBC contributor and author of “A Black Man in the White House”, Cornell Belcher. We talk about this extraordinary time and the extraordinarily terrible response from the president. We have a conversation about how we support this movement, where we go from here, and what you can do at this moment.
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Today we are excited to welcome the founder of Moms Demand Action, Shannon Watts. We hear about how she created a facebook page, and started a powerful grassroots organization. We’ll also hear how Moms Demand and Everytown For Gun Safety is investing in the election, and organizing digitally during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Joining us today is the founder of Flippable and Swing Left’s chief strategist, Catherine Vaughan. She is going to introduce us to Swing Left's newest innovation, Blueprint! It's your personalized investment portfolio for the 2020 elections! It's a new way for you to donate and get involved with the whole big picture in mind.
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Today we have the honor of speaking with legendary labor leader and civil rights icon, Dolores Huerta. We talk about how she organized farm workers in the sixties, how those lessons are applied today, and the work she’s continuing to do now, at the age of 90!
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Today we are California Fever-Dreamin’ with the Chair of the CA Democratic Party, Rusty Hicks. We talk about the lessons learned from the labor movement, how to build coalitions between the party and grassroots groups, and how we are leveraging digital tools to win in November. We also have an important election next week in California’s 25th district where Assemblymember Christy Smith is running to fill the seat vacated by Katie Hill. We will tell you how you can help hold a House seat in this tight race.
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What’s the most effective way to reach voters while you are staying home? Writing letters! Specifically GOTV letters from Vote Forward! We are excited to announce “The Big Send” and to tell us more about it, we are joined by the founder of Vote Forward, Scott Forman! Then we will hear from political strategist and host of the Democracy in Color podcast, Steve Phillips. Steve talks about the “New American Majority”, gives us his VP pick, and of course what gives him hope for November.
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Today we are looking inside the Constitution with the author of the new book, “OMG WTF Does The Constitution Actually Say?",Ben Sheehan. But before we do that, our show is infused with a grace filled conversation with Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers, the hosts of the Pantsuit Politics Podcast.
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Protecting our Democracy is at the top of our minds as we prepare for the most important election of our lives, during the most unprecedented time in our lives. So today we hear from voting rights expert and journalist Ari Berman. We talk about the incredible outcome of the Wisconsin election, voting during a pandemic, and what we’ve got to keep an eye out for in November.
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This week, while we are staying home and staying safe, we want to make sure you are informed AND have some great TV to watch. So for today’s episode we focus on the Equal Rights Amendment. We’ll hear from ERA expert and host of the “Ordinary Equality” podcast Kate Kelly about the history of the ERA and where we are now. And, we are joined by Emmy Award-winning writer and producer, Dahvi Waller, the creator of the upcoming Hulu series, “Mrs. America”!
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Joining us today is Ben Wikler -- head of the Wisconsin Democratic Party. They have a big fight on their hands next week, and their election is still on! Ben breaks down what’s going on and how volunteers are helping by phone and by social media to turn out vote-by-mail voters for a race that’s going to have national implications. But first, Steve and Mariah give you important ways to help out, while you stay home.
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Joining us to discuss the news of the day and help us with this week’s “to do list”, is the founder of Daily Kos, Markos Moulitsas. We talk about the importance of staying home, what we should be doing from our living rooms, and a little free advice for Republicans. We also hear from Nathan Rubin, founder of Millennial Politics. It’s a great conversation about how younger voters are engaging, and the hope it brings us for November.
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As we are all dealing with new challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, we are going to talk about what organizing and communicating look like as we stay home to flatten the curve. We are joined by Dr. Karen North, an expert in social media and psychology and a Clinical Professor at the Annenberg School of Communication at USC. Then we’ll hear from Swing Left’s National Field Director, Marisa Kanof, about how we are continuing to organize and stay connected with volunteers and voters.
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On today’s episode, Mariah and Steve talk about how to stay productive while social distancing. Then we talk to former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold about what we need to do to win in the rust belt, and how you can get involved with the “Campaign for Nature” to, you know, help save our planet. Finally we are joined by Swing Left Wisconsin Field Director, Jared Launius. He gives us a report from the ground and lets you know how you can help there too!
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Today we have a very special post-Super Tuesday pod and are joined by Former Senior Advisor to President Obama, Co-host of Pod Save America, and Author of the great new book, “Un-Trumping America”, Dan Pfeiffer! Dan’s gonna help us break down what we learned from Super Tuesday, and how you can help with his plan to win in 2020, and Un-Trump America!
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On today’s episode, we are joined by actress and activist, Piper Perabo! She shares her experiences jumping into this work, knocking on doors, and getting arrested at the Kavanaugh hearings. It’s been an eventful week and she’s gonna help us break it down and get YOU into action. Then we have an interview with one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world, Annise Parker. She was the first openly gay mayor of a major American city and is now the President & CEO of the Victory Fund. She talks to us about the work she is doing to support LGBTQ candidates, and how we can all help elect more diverse representatives.
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Today we are joined by Obama alum and author, Chris Liddell-Westefeld. After joining the campaign in 2007, Chris spent 5 years on the Obama White House staff. In 2014, Chris began documenting the story of the 1st Obama campaign through oral history interviews. That work culminated in his great new book, “They Said This Day Would Never Come - Chasing the Dream on Obama’s Improbable Campaign.” We hear about how Obama’s campaign was organized, the important role that volunteers played, and how we can apply those lessons now.
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Today we hear from Sandra Fluke! She’s the activist and attorney that Rush Limbaugh went after a few years back -- the same skeevy Rush Limbaugh who was recently given a Presidential Medal of Freedom by Donald Trump. She’s got a lot to say about that and she has been doing incredible things as an activist since.
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Today’s episode is about the intersection between the arts and activism. First we are joined by actors Jonathan Del Arco and Tara Karsian. We talk about the Hollywood-DC connection and tease the Oscars by giving our favorite documentary picks. Then we interview former Senator Barbara Boxer and her daughter, documentary filmmaker, Nicole Boxer. They talk about what it was like to sit through the Clinton impeachment, how this is different, and the role of the arts in cutting through the political noise.
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On today’s episode we discuss the Iowa caucuses with Iowa Representative Cindy Axne. She gives us a look at how the caucuses work, how they help other important races, and why Iowans are ready for the Presidential candidates to get out of town!
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It’s a star-studded and powerful episode. We take you backstage at the Women’s March Los Angeles where we interviewed activists and celebrities like Yvette Nicole Brown, Rosanna Arquette, Lea Thompson, CA First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, CA Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks, and many more… including… Seal!
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For our 20th episode, we’re talking about Swing Left’s plan for 2020! Swing Left’s leadership recently held a national organizing call with details about the plan for this year and most importantly, how you can get involved. Listen in to the strategy, answers to frequent questions, and get yourself 2020 ready!
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We are kicking off 2020 with communications expert, Anat Shenker-Osorio. She talks about how well our Presidential candidates are communicating, how she advised the Senate Dems to talk about impeachment, how to be effective when we talk to voters, and more. This episode will make you a better volunteer, a better organizer, and get you 2020 ready!
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We’ve got a special Holiday episode today. With all of the turmoil and uncertainty in the news, we are going to focus on what is giving us hope. It’s a look back at what we learned from some of the inspiring interviews that you may have missed. And we hear some special messages from the Swing Left leadership team and an “Impeachment Song” to ring in the New Year!
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Today we go inside the Democratic National Committee with DNC Co-Chair and Assemblymember from the Bronx, Michael Blake. We talk about the DNC’s strategy to win in 2020, where and who we need to engage with, and we will hear about the viral moment when Michael Blake asked the question we all want to know the answer to… Why the HELL does Tucker Carlson still have a job at Fox???
Interview at 15:59
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On today’s episode… Christine Pelosi! She’s got a new book out about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. And she shares some great anecdotes about how her mom operates in leadership, what she doesn’t discuss with family, and that viral moment when she walked out of the White House in her orange coat and sunglasses.
Interview at 17:22
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From “Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Me” and Last Comic Standing, we talk about our favorite and least favorite news of the week with Comedian Alonzo Bodden. Then we have an inspiring conversation with one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people, Jess Morales Rocketto.
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Civil rights activist, DeRay Mckesson is a leading voice in the Black Lives Matter Movement, author of “On the Other Side of Freedom - A Case for Hope”, and the host of “Pod Save the People”. We talk about the stories that the media isn’t covering right now, and hear DeRay’s advice on what we need to be doing in the run up to election day.
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On today’s episode one of our favorite actors, comedians and man on the street, Billy Eichner! He’s not just one of our favorites because of his great work on Parks and Rec, The Lion King, and Billy on the Street, but also because he is a passionate activist who has some exciting news to share!
Interview at 21:24
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Jennifer Epps-Addison is the President and Co-Executive Director of the Center for Popular Democracy and her life’s work is advancing campaigns for economic and racial justice. She talks about how we can build lasting change, by supporting the organizations who are in the trenches of communities our political system often leaves behind.
Interview at 15:06
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We hear how Representative Harley Rouda navigates this partisan congress and Republicans in his own district, and gives us some hot tips for healthy Holiday conversations.
Interview at 14:08
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It’s Get Out The Vote time in Virginia! We chat with Tori Taylor, the head of Political and Organizing at Swing Left. Tori is a campaign veteran who will take us through the tactics and strategies to help Democrats win the majority in all three branches of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Interview at 11:32
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On today’s episode you’ll learn how to support the young activists who are leading the way, making change, and bringing us all hope. We sit down with March for Our Lives co-founders Lauren Hogg and Delaney Tarr. They tell us how they’ve turned tragedy into a social movement.
Interview at 14:15
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We are joined by powerhouse activist and organizer, Cecile Richards. President of Planned Parenthood from 2006 to 2018, she recently co-founded Supermajority, a new women’s advocacy organization dedicated to getting more women elected to office. We caught up with her in Las Vegas at the end of Supermajority’s cross country bus tour.
Interview at 12:12
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Today’s episode is an inside look at the recent Gun Safety Forum in Las Vegas, featuring interviews with Senator Chris Murphy, and Giffords Executive Director Peter Ambler.
Interview at 13:26
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Known for her work as an actress on shows and movies like Crossing Jordan, Revolutionary Road, Parks and Recreation, Step Brothers, Transparent, Bad Moms, and the upcoming Mrs. Fletcher (among many others), Kathryn Hahn has been active off screen lending her voice and time to progressive causes like Planned Parenthood and Swing Left.
Interview at 7:43
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Five-term Congressmember Karen Bass is the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, a leader in the resistance movement, and started her career as a community organizer. We talk about how she got her start, what moved her to run for office, and yes, we talk about Trump’s latest criminal acts and impeachment.
Interview at 9:32
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Today’s guest is our own Ethan Todras-Whitehill, the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Swing Left. Ethan talks about how Swing Left evolved from an idea, to an organization that has empowered hundreds of thousands of volunteers to help win critical elections.
Interview at 12:20
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Today our guest is Omar Rivero, the founder of the biggest grassroots political media website in the country, Occupy Democrats. Omar talks about how he started with one like and one share, and built a facebook page with over 7.8 million followers.
Interview at 10:02
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On today’s episode, a conversation with the founder and Executive Director of Women’s March Los Angeles, Emiliana Guereca. She’s got an incredible story that starts as an undocumented immigrant living in the Chicago projects and culminates with her helping to organize 700,000 people in the streets of LA, and working to win Democratic victories all over the Country.
Interview starts at 9:16
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For our debut episode, we are joined by rising star freshman representative for California’s 25th district, Katie Hill. She shares her story about running and winning her first race for a seat in Congress, the difference grassroots volunteers made for her campaign, and how we can all step up to help win in 2020.
Interview starts at 6:24
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2016 changed us. We woke up, and now we’re fighting back. In 2018 we took back the House in a massive blue wave, but that was just the beginning. Now, we’re looking ahead to how we’ll win in 2020. Every week you’ll hear inspiring frontline stories from activist leaders, politicians, celebrities, and political insiders. And we’ll give you the tools you need to make an immediate impact on 2020’s most critical races.
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