In the Know with Moe

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he decries the cruel political stunt that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis orchestrated to essentially kidnap migrant families through deception in order to fly them to Martha's Vineyard and then abandon them there, as well as the bigger point it also makes as to how the GOP treats immigrants.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined Dr. Rachel Kleinfeld, a Senior Fellow in the Democracy, Conflict, and Governance Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.There she focuses on issues of rule of law, security, and governance in post-conflict countries, fragile states, and states in transition.Today we're discussing Dr. Kleinfeld's new paper for the Carnegie Endowment, titled, "Five Strategies to Support U.S. Democracy." (Link here: https://carnegieendowment.org/2022/09/15/five-strategies-to-support-u.s.-democracy-pub-87918)Dr. Kleinfeld's Twitter handle is @RachelKleinfeld.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about the power of women being on display during yesterday's primary elections being held across the U.S.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Tim Zenk, President of Molecule, LLC.Tim explains how the 'Inflation Reduction Act' will fight climate change. Some of the ways it will do so is by:- Including huge investments in clean energy- Keeping President Biden's goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030 within reach- Curbing methane emissions, which have been responsible for about 30% of global warming since pre-industrial times- Emphasizing environmental justice- Signaling to the global community that the U.S. is serious about doing its part to fight climate changeTim has worked in renewable energy project development and policy for two decades to build new technologies for difficult to decarbonize sectors. Presently, he is the president at Molecule LLC where he works at the nexus of policy, finance, and technology to fight climate change and support an industrial transformation that is required for the U.S. to remain globally competitive in a zero-carbon future. Here in the U.S., he represents renewable fuels leader Neste, and Hydrogen logistics and aviation pioneer, Universal Hydrogen, among other clients. He is the founder and Executive Director of the Washington Green Hydrogen Alliance and Clean Fuel Washington. He was a senior executive at Sapphire Energy, a company that invented renewable crude oil (green crude) from algae. Earlier in Tim's career he served in several government roles in the Clinton/Gore White House, in Congress for Rep. Norm Dicks, and on the staff of Washington's 19th Governor, Booth Gardner.His Twitter handle is @GreenCrude.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he praises President Biden for how he has managed his relationship with Senator Joe Manchin, a key swing vote in the Senate. This comes on the heels of a new legislative agreement between Manchin, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and President Biden, called "the Inflation Reduction Act."The bill would bring in $739 billion in revenue and invest $433 billion in spending in areas like clean energy, tax credits, and reducing health care costs. It also addresses Manchin's goal of reducing the deficit and would do so by $300 billion or more.The bill still needs to garner 50 votes through the Senate's reconciliation process next week, including Senator Kyrsten Sinema, the other Democrat in the Senate whose vote has been tough for Schumer and Biden to count on.However, the agreement between Manchin, Schumer and Biden is a huge breakthrough for the current legislative session.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by John Nichols, a pioneering political blogger, who writes about politics for 'The Nation' as a national affairs correspondent. His pieces have been circulated internationally, quoted in numerous books, and mentioned in debates on the floor of Congress.The two discuss his recent piece for 'The Nation' about former President Trump's during the January 6th Capitol insurrection. The piece is titled, "187 Minutes of Treason."They also talk about the news out this week that the Justice Department is investigating Trump's actions as part of its criminal probe of efforts to overturn the 2020 election results.John Nichols is a contributing writer for 'The Progressive' and 'In These Times' and the associate editor of 'the Capital Times,' the daily newspaper in Madison, Wisconsin. His articles have appeared in The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and dozens of other newspapers.Nichols also has written many great books, with his most recent being, "Coronavirus Criminals and Pandemic Profiteers: Accountability for Those Who Caused the Crisis."The website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com and their Twitter handle is @TheNation. John's handle is @NicholsUprising.You can watch this episode in the following places:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1DXGyDjaPldKMYouTube - https://youtu.be/YrcYhQK6RSMFacebook - https://fb.watch/ez84Uz7kUS/(Image Credit: Sipa via AP images)

Moe is joined by Andy Parker, Director of the SuperPAC, "Andy's Fight," and Author of the book, "For Alison: The Murder of a Young Journalist and a Father's Fight for Gun Safety."On August 26, 2015, the lives of Andy and Barbara Parker changed forever when their daughter Alison, a journalist for WDBJ7, was murdered on live television near Roanoke, Virginia.Vowing to do whatever it takes, Andy turned his anger into outspoken activism and action to fight gun violence. From branding the NRA a terrorist organization to publicly calling out legislators for their cowardice, Andy is willing to say what others only think. With assistance from the Georgetown University Civil Rights Law Clinic, he has now taken on Google in an effort to remove the video of Alison's murder from YouTube.Moe and Andy discuss his new SuperPAC, "Andy's Fight," which launched earlier this month.Andy's Fight is different from other gun-violence prevention groups, in both focus and tactics. Andy believes:A. Disinformation plays an enormous role, with violent imagery organizations like Facebook not only unwilling in trying to to stop, but actively promoting for engagement/clicks, killing us. No country's perfect, but other democracies like Germany, U.K., Canada, etc have at least tried to rein in disinformation from Q-anon types.B. Andy goes further than other gun reform groups that seek to put band-aids on gaping wounds. They will call for universal background checks and red flag laws, but often stop short of fully supporting an assault weapons bans and high capacity magazine bans. Andy thinks both of these measures are essential.C. Aggressiveness. Andy's Super-PAC will not be playing nice with Republican Senators like Pat Toomey or Susan Collins in the hope for bipartisan legislation. If you are failing to protect your constituents, they don't care who likes you, or about bipartisanship, or that you're a good golfer. They're coming for you to tell your constituents what kind of ghoul you are.The website for the PAC is www.AndysFight.comMoe and Andy alson discuss his most recent piece for 'The Independent,' which is titled, "My daughter was killed by a shooter. None of us want Republicans' thoughts and prayers." (Link here: https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/daughter-killed-shooter-uvalde-texas-gun-control-b2092170.html)Andy's Twitter handle is @AndyParkerVA.(Image Credit: Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he condemns today's decision by the Supreme Court striking down a New York gun law that had restricted 'conceal carry.'He is then joined by Jacopo Bencini, who since 2019 works closely with Rondine - Cittadella della Pace, in the role of Campaign and Advocacy Advisor under the wider Leaders for Peace campaign project. The two discuss Rondine and its incredible work. Rondine - Cittadella della Pace, is a non-profit organization based in Tuscany, Italy. Through its restored medieval hamlet 15 minutes by car from Arezzo, it hosts university students coming from conflict and post-conflict areas from all over the world, especially the Caucasus, the Balkans, the Middle East, West Africa, and South America, together with students from all over the Mediterranean and Italy. Rondine's approach is based on a methodology developed over more than twenty years of activity, called the Rondine Method for creative conflict resolution. At the core of the Methodology lies the residential experience, living and sharing rooms with the “enemy”, and the deconstruction of the “enemy” itself as a poisonous concept. Rondine's programs last for one or two years, and – as far as we know – are the longest, globally, in the field of creative peacebuilding. Once back home, all Rondine alumni receive support to implement local impact projects, especially if involving communities from the other side of the border. Rondine's students understood that this very experience could not remain a small, yet successful experiment in the Tuscan countryside and, in December 2018, went to the United Nations in NYC to launch a global campaign, called 'Leaders for Peace.' Through the campaign, Rondine's students asked all 193 UN Governments to invest more in peace education and the teaching of human rights in national school systems. So far, the campaign has been endorsed by Italy, Costa Rica, the European Economic and Social Committee, and Pope Francis. In 2021, Rondine gained the status of special observer at the U.N. Economic and Social Council.In April 2022, a delegation of Rondine was received in NYC by U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres, right before his trip to Russia and Ukraine.Rondine is currently opening its horizons overseas and it is looking forward to hosting students from the United States for short residential experiences, building on successful experiences with Canadian universities over past years.Their website is www.rondine.org/en and their Twitter handle is @RondineNobel. Jacopo's handle is @JacopoBencini.Jacopo is an international relations, campaign and advocacy consultant based in Florence, Italy. He has a background in International Relations and several work and research experiences around the world with the European Commission, the African Union Commission, Chatham House, the European Economic and Social Committee, the German Development Institute, and others. He has co-authored studies for the UNFCCC and other intergovernmental institutions. Moreover, he has been Youth Ambassador for the ONE Campaign for three years.You can watch this episode in the following places:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1YpKkZNmrBYxjYouTube - https://youtu.be/A1Nq9fJEXmsFacebook - https://fb.watch/dQU6LDt_y8/

Moe is joined by Joan Walsh, National Affairs Correspondent for 'The Nation' and a CNN political contributor.The two discuss her recent piece for 'The Nation,' which is titled, "The Ideas Behind the Buffalo Massacre Are Now Mainstream on the Right."They also talk about today's news that Senate Republicans have blocked gun reform legislation in the wake of the Uvalde school shooting in Texas and the racist mass shooting in Buffalo, New York.The website for 'The Nation' is www.TheNation.com and their Twitter handle is @TheNation. Joan's handle is @JoanWalsh.You can watch this episode in the following places:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1MYxNndpBZQxwYouTube - https://youtu.be/JExa1QdMm9cFacebook - https://fb.watch/dg2ZXKr6U1/We ask that you please contact your elected representatives in Congress and ask them to pass universal background checks on all gun purchases and to enact an assault weapons ban. Here is where you can find their contact information: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-memberCORRECTION: Moe accidentally said that Joe Garcia's wife was Eva Mireles, when in fact, it was Irma Garcia.

Moe is joined by Peter Montgomery, who writes and researches for Right Wing Watch, a project of People for the American Way, where he is a senior fellow.The two discuss Peter's latest piece for Ring Wing Watch, titled "Overturning Roe Is Just the Beginning." (link - https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/overturning-roe-is-just-the-beginning/)Then they analyze Elon Musk's hypocrisy in calling himself a "Free Speech Abolitionist."Finally, they talk about a new examination from the New York Times showing that "Tucker Carlson weaponized his viewers' fears to create what may be the most racist show in the history of cable news." (link - https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/30/business/media/tucker-carlson-fox-news-takeaways.html)Peter Montgomery has studied the Religious Right movement and its right-wing political allies for more than two decades. His Twitter handle is @PeteMont. The website for Right Wing Watch is RightWingWatch.org and their Twitter handle is @RightWingWatch.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about appearing on the NASDAQ billboard in NYC's Times Square as co-host of 'Unicorn Hunters,' and how the lesson he wants to share with others from that experience is to never give up on your dreams, no matter who you are or where you come from.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Basil Seggos, the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.The two discuss Earth Day, and what we need to be doing as a nation, and as individuals, to help fight climate change.The Commissioner's Twitter handle is @BasilSeggos.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about how violence is NEVER the answer, in referencing Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars this past week.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by WiseCare CEO, Gail Zahtz, who is a Cancer and domestic violence survivor. (Gail is also the first ever repeat guest of Moe's on the show!)During today's interview, Gail shares the valuable lessons that she learned about 'survivorship' while battling domestic abuse, and then Cancer. She also provides detailed advice that will help others and their loved ones through some of the most difficult times of our lives.Some of these tips, which Gail explains in more detail, are:- Showing up- Doing the next right thing- Finding joy- Having purpose with a vision of how you are needed- Letting go of thoughts and behaviors that are not usefulGail's Twitter handle is @GailZahtz.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about the crisis caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Tim Zenk, who has worked in renewable energy development for two decades to build new technologies for difficult to decarbonize sectors like aviation.Presently, Tim is the principal consultant at Molecule LLC. At Molecule, he focuses on the nexus of policy, finance, and technology to fight climate change.The two discuss transitioning the energy supply of the United States from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy. Tim argues that the U.S. needs to do three things domestically in order to make this happen. They are as follows:1. The U.S. needs to invest in renewable fuels, particularly renewable diesel and SAF (a biofuel used to power aircraft that has similar properties to conventional jet fuel but with a smaller carbon footprint), but really all of the energy dense renewable fuel. As Tim points out, by definition, these fuels are made locally because the feedstocks are locally derived.2. The U.S. needs to invest in green hydrogen made from green electricity, not fossil fuels for transportation on roads, marine transportation and aviation. America also needs to build and support 100% renewable energy grids.3. The U.S. needs to build a massive renewable electricity infrastructure to support the electrification of gas vehicles, homes, and some buildings.Tim also says not to worry about killing coal, oil and gas, that it will happen because we do the above.Additionally during the interview, Tim grades how he believes the Biden administration is doing with the country's energy policy.You can follow Tim Zenk on Twitter, where his handle is @greencrude.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about 'Black History Month.'For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Jarnell Stokes, a Basketball player, Entrepreneur, Writer, and Film producer. The two discuss Black History Month, basketball, and more!Jarnell's website is StokedBros.com and his Twitter handle is @JarnellStokes.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about how we as Americans cannot afford to sit on the sidelines and expect our democracy to survive without our involvement.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by leading China expert, advisor to the World Health Organization, and Founder and Chair of OneShared.World, Jamie Metzl. With the 2022 Winter Olympics set to begin tomorrow in Beijing, Metzl is calling the Beijing games “a mockery of the Olympic spirit.”He says that China is doing everything possible to prevent the media, corporate sponsors, athletes, and most everyone else from actively discussing the many dark manifestations of Chinese government actions, including mass human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet, the hollowing out of civil society and the destruction of democratic rights in Hong Kong, the illegal seizure of territory in the South China Sea, military aggression across the Taiwan Strait and on the Chinese border with India, and the prevention of any meaningful investigation into the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan.A fierce but fair critic of the Chinese government, Metzl just released an explosive article on his blog stating that the fact these games are going forward regardless of very significant human rights and other concerns “raises fundamental questions about the accountability of the Olympic movement” and that the International Olympic Committee's inaction “unfairly and inappropriately transfers all of the pressure of supporting the principles of the Olympic movement to athletes, sponsors, and others.”Moe and Jamie also analyze how Beijing and the Chinese government are preventing media, corporate sponsors, athletes, and most everyone else from actively discussing the many dark manifestations of Chinese government actions, including mass human rights abuses in Xinjiang and Tibet, the hollowing out of civil society and the destruction of democratic rights in Hong Kong, the illegal seizure of territory in the South China Sea, military aggression across the Taiwan Strait and on the Chinese border with India, and the prevention of any meaningful investigation into the origins of COVID-19 in Wuhan.Jamie's website is www.JamieMetzl.com and his Twitter handle is @JamieMetzl.You can watch this episode on the following platforms:Twitter - https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1gqxvlBqnjWGBYouTube - https://youtu.be/-sdgwUh0Kq8Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IntheKnowwithMoe/videos/469687471290011

Moe is joined by Randi Weingarten, President of the 1.7 million-member American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. The two discuss education, teachers, COVID safety and more.The website for the AFT is AFT.org and their Twitter handle is @AFTunion. President Weingarten's handle is @rweingarten.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about the fight for voting rights in the United States.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Colonel Cedric Leighton, Founder and President of Cedric Leighton Associates, a strategic risk and leadership consultancy serving global companies and organizations. He founded the company in 2010, after serving in the US Air Force for 26 years as an Intelligence Officer and attaining the rank of Colonel. The two discuss the likely upcoming Russian invasion of Ukraine, and how the world, including NATO and the United States, are likely to respond.Moe and Colonel Leighton also analyze NATO's newly released policies of how they will operate in outer space.Colonel Leighton can also be seen regularly on CNN, where he is a Military Analyst. The Colonel's Twitter handle is @CedricLeighton, and his website is CedricLeighton.com.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about contracting COVID-19 and why we should all remain vigilant in protecting ourselves and our families against the virus.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by WiseCare CEO, Gail Zahtz, who is also a Cancer and domestic violence survivor.Gail first shares how her experiences with America's healthcare system, while battling Cancer and domestic abuse, helped highlight for her where and how the system needed desperately to be changed and improved.Moe and Gail also analyze how we can all be transformational in the move from fee-for-service to value based healthcare. This is in terms of what it is, why it matters, and what we can all do about it to serve patients and healthcare providers. The goal is to help steer the country towards better health and experience for entire populations at a lower more manageable cost.The website for Wisecare is www.wisecare.health and Gail's Twitter handle is @GailZahtz.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about the legacy of the late American icon Betty White, who recently passed away at age 99.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Peter Montgomery, who writes and researches for Right Wing Watch, a project of People for the American Way, where he is a senior fellow.With it being the somber one-year anniversary of the domestic terrorist attack on our Capitol, Moe and Peter discuss how the insurrection came to be, and what warning signs we're seeing that another could be coming in the future. They also analyze how right-wing political extremism has shifted in the year since the insurrection.Peter Montgomery has studied the Religious Right movement and its right-wing political allies for more than two decades. His Twitter handle is @PeteMont. The website for Right Wing Watch is RightWingWatch.org and their Twitter handle is @RightWingWatch.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about the hypocrisy of Congressional Republicans when it comes to disaster relief funding and President Biden's recently passed infrastructure law.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Dr. Robert Shapiro, Chairman of Sonecon, an economic advisory firm and a Senior Fellow of the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University.They discuss:1. Economics 101 when it comes to supply and demand, as well as inflation2. Dr. Shapiro's newest piece for 'Washington Monthly.' It's titled, "It's a Biden Boom—and No One Has Noticed Yet"3. Socialism versus free market4. President Biden and his 'Build Back Better' planDr. Shapiro is an internationally-known economist who has advised, among others, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, Jr., British Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and then U.S. Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. He was Under Secretary of Commerce for Economic Affairs in the Clinton Administration.His website is Sonecon.com and his Twitter handle is @RobShapiro.(Image Credit: AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Two of Moe's close friends, and business associates, David Montoya and Josh Jones, guest host the show.The two of them are both Air Force Veterans, and are joined by Navy Veteran Michael Grandjean for today's special Veterans Day show.The three veterans discuss why they decided to join the military, what it was like while they were serving, and how returning to civilian life has been for them.

Today's guest host is Brianna Vela Garcia, Director of Media and Public Relations for Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District. She is Moe's niece and has a passion for promoting the community where they both grew up. Her love extends to showcasing how the town's innovative and strategic public school district creates excellent choices and opportunities for children. This school system's moment in time is a movement in history as they work to ensure every child graduates college, career and community ready. Brianna is joined by HCISD Assistant Superintendent of Education, Lori Romero. They discuss the importance of literacy in a child's primary years and showcase how innovative education strategies in elementary set up a child for success into secondary school and beyond. In the second half of the show, Brianna speaks with HCISD Fine Arts Coordinator, Lee Ann Ince. She talks about the transformation and growth of fine arts in the school district over the last several years. She also discusses how this focus on artistic talent has put HCISD on the map at state and national levels. To see the school district in action, visit www.hcisd.org.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he talks about Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is October.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by his younger brother Manny Vela. Manny is the CEO of Valley Baptist Health System and Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.The two discuss their upbringing together and how it shaped their futures, healthcare, COVID-19, Breast Cancer, and more.'In The Know With Moe' can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.Also, be sure to catch Moe on 'Unicorn Hunters,' the show that he co-produces and co-stars in, at www.UnicornHunters.com.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he criticizes two new severely restrictive laws passed in Texas by Republican Governor Greg Abbott.The first is "the most restrictive abortion law to be enforced since the Supreme Court's 1973 Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion nationwide," according to Axios.The second law is the most restrictive voter suppression bill that has passed nationwide. It rolls back early voting and adds new ID requirements, which critics say disproportionately impact voters of color. The measure could also make it more difficult for people with disabilities to vote, the Washington Post notes, by creating penalties for people who assist with filling out a ballot.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Nikhil Sehgal, CEO of Vastmindz. Vastmindz aims to transform regular consumer technology devices into comprehensive non-invasive diagnostic tools using artificial intelligence. With their technology, they have the opportunity to positively impact lives, by empowering people to better understand their health state.Moe and Nikhil talk about why Nikhil started Vastmindz, and how he wants to help people. They also discuss entrepreneurialism, aspiration, career changes, and life.Nikhil will be appearing on an episode of the upcoming second season of 'Unicorn Hunters,' which Moe co-stars in and co-produces. You can watch episodes for free right now at www.UnicornHunters.com.The website for Vastmindz is www.Vastmindz.com and Nikhil's Twitter handle is @nikhilsehgal_ai.

Today's guest host is Lorena Chambers, PhD, CEO of Chambers Lopez Strategies LLC. Lorena is the only Latina — and one of only two women — to have produced broadcast commercials for a U.S. presidential campaign. In 2020, she was the media strategist for People For the American Way's Latinos Vote campaign and the Latina strategist for Senate Majority PAC (SMP) to elect John Hickenlooper as the new U.S. Senator from Colorado. Dr. Chambers is also a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Michigan.Lorena is first joined by Margaret Salazar-Porzio, Curator of Latinx History and Culture at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.The two discuss “¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues,” a bilingual exhibition that Salazar-Porzio is curator of at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. (The exhibition will also be traveling to 15 different cities through 2025)You can find out more about the exhibit here: https://www.si.edu/newsdesk/releases/pleibol-slides-smithsonian-summer-2021During the second half of the show, Lorena is joined by George J. Sanchez, Professor of American Studies & Ethnicity, and History at the University of Southern California.They talk about his new book, "Boyle Heights: How a Los Angeles Neighborhood Became the Future of American Democracy."It's described as "the radical history of a dynamic, multiracial American neighborhood." The book is available for purchase here: https://bookshop.org/books/boyle-heights-59-how-a-los-angeles-neighborhood-became-the-future-of-american-democracy/9780520237070You can find out more about guest host Lorena Chambers at her website: www.chamberslopez.com

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which is about the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine, and wearing masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by aspiring Actor Cameron Somers to discuss how to find the resolve, and make the sacrifices, to follow your dreams. They also explore the qualities, characteristics, values and resiliency it takes to pursue a career like acting.Finally, they talk about how trauma, and how you respond to it, can shape your life.You can follow Cameron on Instagram where his handle is @cameronsomers.

Today's guest host is Atiba Madyun, the President/CEO of Party Politics US, a data collection firm that not only gathers data from American voters but also engages with young people to educate them on public policy.Atiba is first joined by Co-Host of the "Chalkboard Conversations" Podcast, Earl Wyatt, and progressive political activist Mark Grimaldi. The three discuss the new CDC recommendations on having vaccinated Americans wear masks while indoors due to the Delta COVID variant, the House investigation into the January 6th insurrection, and the bipartisan infrastructure agreement emerging in the Senate.For the final segment of the show, Atiba is joined by Tennessee State Representative London Lamar to talk about the fight for voting rights in America.Atiba's website is AtibaMadyun.com and his Twitter handle is @AtibaMadyun.(Image Credit: Getty Images)

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which is about the conclusion of LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month, and being proud of ourselves regardless of our backgrounds.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by a pair of Air Force Veterans, who Moe also knows personally. They are David Montoya and Josh Jones.With Independence Day this weekend, David and Josh discuss what being military veterans has taught them, the important issue of PTSD, and what entering civilian life from the military is like.You can watch this week's episode here: https://www.pscp.tv/w/1LyGBddEWPPxN'In The Know With Moe' can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Today's guest host is Atiba Madyun, the President/CEO of The Madyun Group, a government relations firm based in Washington, DC, as well as Party Politics US, a data collection firm that not only gathers data from American voters but also engages with young people to educate them on public policy. Atiba is joined by Dr. Lauren Wright, Professor of Politics at Princeton University. The two discuss Dr. Wright's book, which is titled, "Star Power: American Democracy in the Age of the Celebrity Candidate."Atiba's Twitter handle is @AtibaMadyun and Dr. Wright's handle is @DrLaurenAWright.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which is about LGBTQ+ PRIDE Month and about how we should treat others.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by his personal trainer, Jonnie King, President and CEO of King Fitness.  Jonnie is a premiere personal trainer in Los Angeles, a highly sought after DJ, and a sports card investor.Moe first speaks to Jonnie about how his parents' divorce shaped his childhood, and how forgiving his Father allowed him to reconnect with his Dad after seven years of not speaking to one another.They also discuss how Jonnie became a personal trainer, a DJ, a sports card investor, and a Vegan.'In The Know With Moe' can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which is about why it is important that we are accountable to ourselves.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Adam Matalon, President of Chatsby Films and Show Runner for 'Unicorn Hunters,' which Moe also produces and stars in.Moe interviews Adam about his self described bohemian like upbringing, which featured both of his parents on Broadway, including his Mother, who was a Tony award winner.  They also discuss Adam's own successful run as a Broadway actor.  Additionally, Adam explains why and how he switched from being in front of the camera to behind it as a Producer and Creator.Finally, Moe and Adam discuss the show they are currently working on together, 'Unicorn Hunters.'  As reported in Variety.com, "the pioneering new business series spotlights emerging growth companies working to hit the coveted billion-dollar “unicorn” valuation mark while rallying individual investors worldwide to help fund breakout ventures. Self-defined as “enrichtainment,” the series combines pure entertainment with the potential for consumers worldwide to back select pre-IPO investment opportunities, thereby democratizing wealth creation."  The series, which just got picked up for a second season, premiered May 10th and episodes are available to view for free at www.unicornhunters.com.'In The Know With Moe' can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's episode with his 'Moe-ment of Truth,' which is about being able to have gratitude for the good things in our lives, even while we're still facing the obstacles that life throws our way.Moe is then joined by his Executive Producer, Mark Grimaldi, to discuss the power of media in politics.They also discuss what advice Mark has for those grieving the loss of a parent, as he lost his Mom to Cancer when he was 17 years old. Mark is the Executive Producer for three nationally syndicated progressive radio shows, "In The Know With Moe," "The Leslie Marshall Show," and "Deadline D.C. with Brad Bannon."He has been a Producer for over 15 years and a progressive political activist for more than 12 years. He volunteered for the campaigns of President Obama (2008 and 2012), Senator Bernie Sanders (2016), Secretary Hillary Clinton (2016), and President Joe Biden (2020). Mark is also involved in campaign finance reform efforts around the country, and philanthropic efforts for Cancer research.His Twitter handle is @MarkJGrimaldi.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which is to always follow your dreams!  Moe cites being able to co-create, co-produce and co-star in the new streaming-TV series 'Unicorn Hunters' as proof that you should never give up on your dreams.  As reported in Variety.com, "the pioneering new business series spotlights emerging growth companies working to hit the coveted billion-dollar “unicorn” valuation mark while rallying individual investors worldwide to help fund breakout ventures.Self-defined as “enrichtainment,” the series combines pure entertainment with the potential for consumers worldwide to back select pre-IPO investment opportunities, thereby democratizing wealth creation."  The series premiered May 10th and episodes are available to view at www.unicornhunters.com.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Chris Wagner, Founder and CEO of White Label Productions, and co-producer of 'Unicorn Hunters.' Chris is also the Co-Executive Producer for 'the Masked Singer,' and has done production for shows like American Idol, the X-Factor, Shark Tank, Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader?, the MTV Movie Awards, and much more.Moe interviews Chris about what it was like growing up while he was trying to live on a path that pleased his Father, and how he ended up breaking off to go his own way, and how that shaped his career and his life.The two also discuss what it's been like working together on 'Unicorn Hunters,' and what makes the show a MUST WATCH!Finally, Chris and Moe give their thoughts on how to succeed in heavily competitive sectors, without losing your soul doing so.Again, you can watch episodes of 'Unicorn Hunters,' which just got picked up for a second season, for free at www.unicornhunters.com.'In The Know With Moe' can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which is the big news that he is part of the cast of the new streaming-TV series called 'Unicorn Hunters.'  As reported in Variety.com, "the pioneering new business series spotlights emerging growth companies working to hit the coveted billion-dollar “unicorn” valuation mark while rallying individual investors worldwide to help fund breakout ventures.Self-defined as “enrichtainment,” the series combines pure entertainment with the potential for consumers worldwide to back select pre-IPO investment opportunities, thereby democratizing wealth creation."The series premieres May 10th at 10am ET at www.unicornhunters.com.Moe also gives his thoughts on Caitlyn Jenner's poor treatment of the rest of the LGBTQ community, and why he believes Jenner is a terrible candidate for Governor of California.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Philip Dufour, President and creative Director of The Dufour Collaborative, one of the nation's premier event experience design firms, and a founding member of the Live Events Coalition and the DC Events Coalition.Moe interviews Philip about what it was like growing up in a large devout Catholic family in Louisiana, and the difficult challenges that Philip and his brother both faced after coming out as gay.  Then, Philip shares what makes a successful event, including during the pandemic, and why the first ten minutes and last ten minutes of an event are the most important.The website for The Dufour Collaborative is dufourcollaborative.com and their Twitter handle is @dufourcollab.'In The Know With Moe' can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," where he gives his thoughts on Derek Chauvin being found guilty of murdering George Floyd.For the remainder of the show, Moe discusses the power of branding oneself and the pros and cons of using social media to build your public image. He's joined by two experts in the field for the discussion.During the first half of the show, he's joined by Paul Bloomfield, Content Department Manager for the Tel Aviv-based online communications agency Percepto.Then, Moe's guest for the second half of the show is Wally Hasselbring, Founder and Head of Digital for 'The Right Now.''In The Know With Moe' can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which covers his thoughts on the police killing of Daunte Wright in Minnesota.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Jeff Roth, Author of "Fires, Floods, and Taxicabs. Taking A Bite Out of Big Apple Bureaucracy," to talk about his life and his book.The book can be purchased on Amazon at the following link: https://www.amazon.com/Fires-Floods-Taxicabs-Taking-Bureaucracy/dp/1544518781You can follow Jeff Roth on Twitter, where his handle is @RothJeff.Moe's show can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which covers his thoughts on the GOP's 'cancel culture' hypocrisy.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Melissa Helmbrecht, CEO and Founder of 'Hopeloft,' an incubator for solutions to serious social and economic problems.  The two discuss Melissa's background, and how it led her to found Hopeloft.  Moe and Melissa are then joined for the second half of the show by one of Hopeloft's success stories, Isaiah Showell, a multimedia journalist for 'Follow South Jersey News.' The trio discusses how grassroots initiatives like Hopeloft can make a difference in our communities and revitalize local economies while empowering the disenfranchised.The website for Hopeloft is Hopeloft.com and their Twitter handle is @TheHopeLoft.  Melissa's Twitter handle is @mjoyhelmbrecht and Isaiah's handle is @IsaiahShowell.Moe's show can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which is his impression of President Biden's bold infrastructure proposal.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by former Congressman and 2020 Presidential candidate Joe Walsh. The two discuss Joe's background, what made him go from voting for Trump in 2016 to running against him in 2020, and how we begin to bridge America's great political divide between left and right.Joe Walsh is currently a Radio Host and is Author of the book, "F*ck Silence: Calling Trump Out for the Cultish, Moronic, Authoritarian Con Man He Is." His Twitter handle is @WalshFreedom.Moe's show can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which is a congratulation to President Biden and Congressional Democrats for passing the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.  Moe also points out how hard it would be to vote for any Congressional Republican after zero of them voted for the plan, showing how little they care about the millions of Americans currently in need.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Atiba Madyun, President and CEO of the Madyun Group (TMG).  The two discuss race relations and Police reform in America.Atiba is also the author of "Saving Grace," and is the former Deputy Executive Director of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators. His Twitter handle is @AtibaMadyun.Moe's show can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth" about the Republican Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, ending the mask mandate in Moe's home state.He is then joined by his nephew, Manny Mac Vela, as well as Manny Mac's wife, Ashley Vela.Manny Mac gives a first-hand perspective of what it's like to live as someone who was diagnosed with autism at the age of three and diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome at the age of 11.  Manny Mac also shows that it is possible to still achieve one's hopes and dreams, even with these serious disabilities, as he graduated in the top 10% of his high school class, is happily married, and has a successful voice acting career as well.Moe's second guest is Dave Kearon, Director of Adult Services for 'Autism Speaks.'  They discuss what is known about the causes of autism, living with the disability, and what types of work are done by the organization 'Autism Speaks.'The website for 'Autism Speaks' is AutismSpeaks.org.Moe's show can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4 pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth," which this week is about the Republican hypocrisy surrounding the cost of President Biden's proposed $1.9 trillion dollar COVID stimulus bill.  As a reminder, these same Republicans had no such concerns when it came to the Trump tax cuts for the wealthy that were passed back in 2017.For the remainder of the show, Moe is joined by Luis C. de Baca, Ambassador-at-Large to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (Ret.).   The two discuss human trafficking, police brutality, white supremacists, and more.  Ambassador de Baca's Twitter handle is @AmbCdeBaca.Moe's show can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth" about his initially conflicted feelings regarding the death of Rush Limbaugh.He is then joined by Claudia Flores, Senior Campaign Manager for Immigration at the Center for American Progress.The two discuss the immigration challenges that recipients of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA), also known as 'DREAMERS,' have faced in the United States.  This includes Claudia, who is a DREAMER herself.  Claudia also talks about what DREAMERs are hoping for from the Biden administration in regards to immigration policy.  Claudia's Twitter handle is @ClaudsDC.Moe's second guest is Sergio Gonzales, Executive Director for 'The Immigration Hub,' an organization dedicated to advancing fair and just immigration policies through strategic leadership, comms, legislative advocacy and partnerships.  Moe and Sergio discuss and analyze the U.S. Citizenship Act, a plan that is based on the comprehensive immigration legislation proposal that President Biden introduced on his first day in office.  The bill was released yesterday and is sponsored by Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-CA) in the House and Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) in the Senate.  The proposal includes an eight-year pathway to citizenship for nearly 11 million undocumented immigrants, a shorter process to legal status for agriculture workers and DREAMERS, and an enforcement plan that includes deploying technology to patrol the border. Sergio's Twitter handle is @SergGonzales.Moe's show can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.

Moe begins today's show with his 'Moe-ment of Truth" about what it means to be progressive.He is then joined by Tom McMahon, Former Executive Director at the DNC and current Partner at the New Paradigm Agency.The two discuss former President Trump's second impeachment trial and whether the deep political divisions in America are beyond repair.Moe's second guest is Shanon Jaramillo, CEO of Seed Crest, an educational and software company that provides training and insight into the medical uses of cannabis.  Moe and Shanon demystify cannabis and talk about where the industry is heading in the United States.Moe's show can be heard live every Thursday from 3-4pm ET at www.spreaker.com/intheknowwithmoe.