EndTimesPepTalk

This week: Join Smitha, Megan, Rebecca, and some EndTimes SuperFans for a nostalgic and not-too-self-indulgent farewell!

We react to the Chauvin verdict, discuss the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and dissect Qualified Immunity. ALSO: Listen up for a big announcement.

We recap recent Republican ridiculousness, relish revolutionary legislation, and reveal the most important person you didn’t know existed.

Rebecca previews Oregon’s effort to close the Charleston Loophole, Smitha gushes over the For The People Act, and Megan recreates Schoolhouse Rock.

We react to President Biden’s inauguration & first weeks in office, cover Republican efforts to curtail voting rights, detail federal legislative priorities and discuss how to remove a member of Congress.

For our last podcast of this corrupt regime, the I’s Have It: Insurrection, Infection, Impeachment, Inauguration, the Indivisible Guide and (I)xecutive Orders.

Is that hope we feel? Rebecca, Megan & Smitha revel in the Georgia results, against the backdrop of anti-democratic sedition.

Incoming Oregon State Rep Dr. Lisa Reynolds lifts the curtain on what it’s like to become a freshman lawmaker. We spend the entire episode chatting with Lisa about her experience as a candidate and Representative-Elect, and discuss the pandemic from her perspective as a physician and a legislator.

Biden keeps winning, Trump keeps criming, and we keep going!

We fucking did it! Megan, Smitha & Rebecca savor our victory and discuss the work still ahead.

With one week to go, Megan, Smitha & Rebecca address their election anxiety with GOTV coping skills.

NEW FORMAT! We just talk for a bit about the election & shit you can do to get out the vote. SO LISTEN UP, DUMMIES!?

What didn’t we cover this week?! Trump has The Rona, the NYT has his taxes, Melania has bad words, Kimberly Guilfoyle has an abusive sex addiction, the debate has us all taking Silkwood showers, Smitha has FACTS about COVID, and Megan has voter registration deadlines.

Smitha, Megan & Rebecca discuss & debate how to navigate the post-RBG landscape.

Rebecca discusses the literal and figurative burning of Portland, Smitha talks about the budget and pandemic relief, and Megan delves into the power of non-violent protest.

Megan, Smitha & Rebecca talk with Loey & Erin, two activists who created a simple checklist to increase volunteer election engagement. Loey & Erin stick around to discuss the Democratic Convention and the next 67 days.

Megan’s back (for realz this time)! And we discuss Kamala on the ticket, Tish James taking down the NRA, the Heroes Act, saving the USPS, election security, and elections 101.

Smitha & Rebecca talk with two activist moms about their experiences at the recent Portland Black Lives Matter demonstrations, the presence of federal agents in Portland, and how you can help.

Rebecca draws from a grab-bag of grievances, Smitha gears up to Get Out The Vote.

Rebecca reiterates the importance of the Supreme Court, Smitha shares her secrets of successful activism, and Megan unpacks Qualified Immunity.

Rebecca recaps Portland’s protests and their results so far, Smitha covers COVID and why you need to cover your face, and we name a number in honor of Megan.

Megan, Rebecca and Smitha react to America’s rapid descent into failed-state fascism.

Rebecca & Smitha dissect Oregon primary results, discuss what makes good political branding, and delve into campaigning in the age of Covid.

Rebecca interviews Oregon House candidates Dacia Grayber, Dr. Maxine Dexter, and Dr. Lisa Reynolds - three medical professionals who found themselves running for office in the midst of a global pandemic.

Rebecca & Smitha discuss how the White House repeatedly ignored coronavirus warnings and how we MUST vote to get out of this mess.

Rebecca recounts her experience applying for small business disaster relief, Smitha shares a prescription for Congress as they negotiate the next relief bill, and we update you on voting for down ballot races in Oregon & beyond.

This week, Rebecca says, “Bye Bye Bernie,” Megan says, “Hello Vote by Mail,” and Smitha says, “Pull Together, Everybody!”

This week, Megan’s back (!) for a discussion of the White House’s criminal incompetence, progressive pandemic messaging, and how to access Coronavirus assistance.

Smitha & Rebecca confront the End Times from their separate, undisclosed locations within the Branch Covidian compound that is America.

Rebecca & Smitha delicately address Elizabeth Warren’s departure from the primary, delve into right wing espionage and decipher the latest Coronavirus news.

Rebecca previews Super Tuesday and recaps Warren’s Seattle rally and the state of the presidential race. Smitha discusses election security, progressive messaging, and her visit to the Oregon capitol. And we shout out to all the donors to our flash fundraiser for Elizabeth Warren.

This week we talk to Kate Sharaf about campaigning in Nevada for Elizabeth Warren and interview Jamie McLeod-Skinner, a pro-democracy progressive running for Secretary of State.

We raise red flags about Bloomberg & Barr, take a red pen to Trump’s budget, and get you ready to write letters to voters.

Rebecca & Smitha share their firsthand account of the last-ever Iowa caucus, and revisit advocacy in the age of autocracy.

Smitha & Rebecca prepare for their trip to Iowa and mentally prepare for the Republicans’ complete abdication of the constitution. Plus: text banking tips!

Rebecca & Smitha react to the BREAKING NYT endorsement of Elizabeth Warren & Amy Klobuchar! Smitha is tired of stonewalling on impeachment & Iran, and we break down how to host a fundraiser.

This week, Rebecca & Smitha catch up on opportunities to get involved at the state and national level and help you brush up on your activisting skills.

We welcome 2020 with thoughts on Iran + Impeachment, a recap of Senator Wyden’s Town Hall, and your Activism Marching Orders for the year ahead. We close by interviewing Dr. Bronwyn Baz about her experience volunteering at a migrant camp along the US/Mexico border.

We’re saying “Happy Holidays” again! Rebecca observes the Eight Nights of Voter Suppression in Georgia and Wisconsin; Smitha observes Impeachment Eve and the Budget.

Rebecca & Smitha have opinions about Kamala suspending her race & CPB covering up the death of a child. Smitha shares a debrief of the Oregon Indivisible summit, and we provide a quick peek at the upcoming Week In Impeachment.

Smitha & Rebecca rant about our broken healthcare system, get up to speed on impeachment and the budget, and offer some suggestions for Giving Tuesday.

This week, we’re thankful for Adam Schiff and the Democratic House as we break down the impeachment hearings and the debate. We talk to Grace Stratton, Field Representative for Senator Ron Wyden, about her journey to public service and what she saw on the border. Finally, we recap some of our favorite moments from our first 100 episodes of EndTimesPepTalk.