Podcasts about Activism

Efforts to promote, impede, or direct social, political, religious, economic, or environmental change, or stasis

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    DJStrickland Podcast
    Racial Justice: A Call to Action with Dr. Jemar Tisby

    DJStrickland Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 50:36


    Jemar Tisby is a New York Times bestselling author, national speaker, and public historian on a mission to deliver truths from the Black experience with depth and clarity.SummaryIn this conversation, Danielle Strickland and James Scholl engage with Dr. Jemar Tisby, a historian and author, to explore the complex relationship between racism and spirituality. They discuss Tisby's personal journey into racial justice, the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the importance of moving from racial reconciliation to racial justice. The conversation delves into the historical context of racism in America, the role of the church, and the spiritual nature of racism. Tisby emphasizes the need for collective action, the significance of unsung heroes in the fight for justice, and the importance of discipleship in addressing systemic injustices. The discussion concludes with practical steps for church leaders to foster a commitment to justice within their communities.Take-aways* Racism is a spiritual issue that requires a collective response.* The church has a responsibility to address systemic injustices.* Racial reconciliation often lacks the depth needed for true justice.* Understanding history is crucial to addressing current racial issues.* The Curse of Ham has been misused to justify racism.* Women played a vital role in the civil rights movement.* Discipleship should include a commitment to justice.* Awareness, relationships, and commitment are key to racial justice.* Activism often starts with small groups or individuals.* Hope exists in the ongoing fight for justice.LinksFollow Dr. Jemar Tisby on Substack Get full access to Right Side Up: Danielle Strickland at daniellestrickland.substack.com/subscribe

    The Assignment with Audie Cornish
    George Takei's Journey Through Fear, Silence, and Activism

    The Assignment with Audie Cornish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 26:42


    Star Trek legend George Takei has spent a lifetime confronting injustice: his family was sent to internment camps during World War II, he fought for civil rights in the 60's, and later in life he became an activist in the LGBTQ+ community. Takei talks with Audie about his new graphic book, “It Rhymes with Takei,” a story about the experiences that shaped him, and what they say about patriotism, protest, and the state of American democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    The Podcast by KevinMD
    From Founding Fathers to modern battles: physician activism in a politicized era

    The Podcast by KevinMD

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 18:05


    Psychiatrist, internist, and addiction medicine specialist Muhamad Aly Rifai discusses his article, "Physician patriots: the forgotten founders who lit the torch of liberty." Muhamad calls for a remembrance of the five physician-patriots—Dr. Benjamin Rush, Dr. Josiah Bartlett, Dr. Lyman Hall, Dr. Matthew Thornton, and Dr. Oliver Wolcott—who signed the Declaration of Independence, risking everything for the principles of equality and unalienable rights. He contrasts their revered role with the current plight of physicians who face persecution, silencing, and legal battles within a politicized health care system, citing violations of First, Fourth, and Sixth Amendment rights. Muhamad emphasizes Dr. Benjamin Rush's profound influence beyond medicine, in shaping the nation's moral and educational fabric. The conversation serves as a rallying cry for contemporary physicians to reclaim their heritage as defenders of liberty, to organize, speak out against injustice, and fight for the ability to practice medicine ethically and without political interference, much like their predecessors did. Muhamad asserts that this new revolution is just beginning, with doctors ready to defend life, liberty, and patient dignity on new battlefields like clinics, courtrooms, and the internet. Our presenting sponsor is Microsoft Dragon Copilot. Microsoft Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow, is transforming how clinicians work. Now you can streamline and customize documentation, surface information right at the point of care, and automate tasks with just a click. Part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, Dragon Copilot offers an extensible AI workspace and a single, integrated platform to help unlock new levels of efficiency. Plus, it's backed by a proven track record and decades of clinical expertise—and it's built on a foundation of trust. It's time to ease your administrative burdens and stay focused on what matters most with Dragon Copilot, your AI assistant for clinical workflow. VISIT SPONSOR → https://aka.ms/kevinmd SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

    Future Hindsight
    Our Kidnapped Constitution: Madiba Dennie

    Future Hindsight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 40:20


    We discuss Inclusive Constitutionalism, a fresh way to interpret the Constitution that makes inclusive democracy real. By contrast, originalism interprets the meaning of the Constitution as fixed in time in the 1800s and ignores the constitutional amendments during reconstruction that were designed to foster a multiracial democracy.   Madiba's civic action toolkit recommendations are:   Join or form a local union!  Pay attention to state and local courts.   Madiba Dennie is Deputy Editor and Senior Contributor at the critical legal commentary outlet Balls and Strikes. Her debut book is The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole the Constitution and How We The People Can Take it Back.     Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Madiba on X:  https://x.com/AudreLawdAMercy    Read The Originalism Trap: https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Madiba Debbie Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

    Basic Folk
    Indigo Girls: Activism Through Fashion and Community Through Food (REISSUE), ep. 317

    Basic Folk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 57:13


    (Editor's Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the past several weeks, Basic Folk has been digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it's like to listen back. This is our last Reissue for now, so please enjoy!This episode featuring separate interviews with The Indigo Girls (Amy Ray and Emily Saliers) and host Cindy Howes was originally posted winter 2019.)Back in 2019, my now-wife and I attended the inaugural Girls Just Wanna Weekend in Cancun, Mexico, which featured an all-women lineup curated and hosted by Brandi Carlile. I was lucky enough to be able to interview The Indigo Girls there in two separate solo interviews. I still feel nervous thinking about the scene of talking to both Amy Ray and Emily Saliers in each of their (very nice!) hotel suites on my new little Shure mic that connected to my phone. Lucky for me, both Amy and Emily were really into my new mic, so it served as the best possible ice breaker. Each were very generous with their time and with their answers to my unorthodox questions.First I got to speak to Amy Ray, who talks about growing up in a conservative, modest Southern family with her radiologist father and a smart, scholarship-attaining mother. She speaks to how her suburban upbringing and intake of conservative values of the South has influenced her identity. She shares about her father's deep involvement in community service and the impact of her father's generosity on her own activism. I also asked Amy about her sense of fashion and how it challenges traditional gender norms. She talks about her love for creative clothing and that her historically unconventional approach to style serves as a form of activism.Next up: Emily Saliers. She talks about her relationship with guitar playing, tracing it back to childhood lessons at the YMCA and musical members of her family. She also points out how playing electric guitar changed the game, particularly through collaborations with Amy Ray. Emily talks about first solo album, 'Murmuration Nation.' Released in 2017, it took a long time to come to fruition due to challenges and emotional hurdles she faced during its creation. Lyris Hung, longtime Indigo Girls friend, collaborator, and producer – including on that solo album – brought her expansive musical imagination and played a critical role in shaping the record. We also get into Emily's love for hip-hop, specifically political hip-hop, and the profound impact the genre has had on her. Emily ends with talking about her other great love, food, by drawing parallels between the communal nature of music and cuisine, illustrating how both bring people together in meaningful ways.Follow Basic Folk on social media: https://basicfolk.bio.link/Sign up for Basic Folk's newsletter: https://bit.ly/basicfolknewsHelp produce Basic Folk by contributing: https://basicfolk.com/donate/Interested in sponsoring us? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpodsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    The Capsule
    Jams & Gems, America's Sweethearts, & Dance vs Activism?!

    The Capsule

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 84:07


    Intro (00:00) Jams & Gems/World Breaking Classic Review (00:36) America's Sweethearts (38:47) Consult The Capsule: Dance vs Activism (48:45) Far From The Norm: Until We Sleep Review (1:10:29) Outro (1:21:19)

    Stuff Mom Never Told You
    What's Up with WhatsApp and Privacy?

    Stuff Mom Never Told You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 38:25 Transcription Available


    Bridget Todd joins us to discuss the truth about recent privacy claims from apps like WhatsApp - now owned by Meta - and other apps in a landscape where we very much need to be aware. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Laura Flanders Show
    Marsha P. Johnson's Queer Legacy Lives On: Tourmaline & Qween Jean on Trans Liberation [Episode]

    The Laura Flanders Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 29:08


    Reframing Media Narratives for Queer and Trans Liberation with Marsha P Johnson's Story.  How Artists and Activists Are Reframing Media Narratives for Queer Liberation.SAVE THE DATE July 16th 7pm EDT:  Laura hosts an online conversation just for our donors. It's a chance to connect, ask questions, and hear what's coming up behind the scenes. Make a one off donation or become a sustaining member by making it monthly go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Episode Description: Activist and artist Marsha P. Johnson was one of the key founders of the gay liberation movement after the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, but it's taken years for her to receive recognition. On this special Pride Month edition of “Meet the BIPOC Press”, we're celebrating Marsha's life and legacy with two activists carrying her story forward. A new biography from Penguin House, “Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson” by our guest, Tourmaline traces Marsha's working-class beginnings to her work with sex workers and street activists, to her death in 1992. Qween Jean is a self-described “spiritual daughter” of Marsha and the founder of Black Trans Liberation. Explore how mainstream media coverage once excluded Marsha, and what's changed since then. We also unpack the media's coverage of transphobia and the recent ruling from Tennessee that restricts gender-affirming care for minors. In the face of extreme backlash and repression, how are artists and activists reframing media narratives for queer and trans liberation?“A lot of trans and queer people, especially here in New York City, that are asylum seekers that have had to leave other countries from persecution now find themselves in a place of purgatory . . . They can't even go to get a hormone shot because they're afraid. What if ICE is literally outside waiting for us?” - Qween Jean“Marsha knew that these conditions didn't get to determine how she felt about herself. No court, no Supreme Court, no police officer, no governor, no president . . . She was creating the conditions to remind herself and each other that we too get to feel beautiful and know our value firmly.” - TourmalineGuests:•  Qween Jean: Founder, Black Trans Liberation; Human Rights Activist & Costume Designer•  Tourmaline: Artist; Author, MARSHA: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson Watch the episode released on YouTube June 27th 5pm ET; PBS World Channel June 29th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast July 2nd. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. RESOURCES:*Recommended books:•  “Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson” by Tourmaline: Get the Book*•  “Revolution is Love: A Year of Black Trans Liberation”: Get the Book*(*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Full Uncut Conversation:  Marsha P. Johnson's Queer Legacy Lives On: Tourmaline & Qween Jean on Trans Liberation  LISTEN•  Special Report- Power Grids Under Attack: The Threat is Domestic Terrorism – Not Drag Artists. Watch / Listen-Download•  Imara Jones: Countering The Anti-Trans Hate Machine:  Watch / Listen: Episode•  Holly Hughes & Esther Newton: How Queer Kinship Ties Help Us Survive: Watch / Listen:  Episode•  Beyond Disability Rights;  Disability Justice:  Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha Watch  Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Gina Kim, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

    Stuff Mom Never Told You
    Feminists Around the World: Lori Long

    Stuff Mom Never Told You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 8:44 Transcription Available


    Today we're highlighting the Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act, inspired by Lori Long.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Free Talk Live
    FTLDigest2025-06-29

    Free Talk Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 52:43


    Alu calls about book banning and censorship :: immigration and detention :: skeeter gets slippery with the definitions :: Tim in FL calls about "reputable sources" :: Sarah in NM calls about "public financing" :: Jerome calls about immigrants and crime :: JR (David in NM) calls about accessibility features on iphone :: 2025-06-29 Hosts: Stu, Riley

    Free Talk Live
    FTLDigest2025-06-28

    Free Talk Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 57:51


    Is Trump suffering from "Libertarian Derangement Syndrome? :: Skeeter - our consensus is narrow what if's don't resemble real market actions :: Victory in the Free State as NH does away with annual vehicle inspections :: Caller doesn't think Skeeter is good at talking through his message, want's to talk to him offline :: Riley is baking bread for his friends and neighbors without government intervention :: Sarah wants to support Chuck Colson's prison fellowship ministry :: We discuss steps you can take to make sure you're not getting taken in charitable giving :: 2025-06-28 Hosts: Chris R., Mr. Penguin, Riley

    Free Talk Live
    Angela McArdle Interview from Porcfest

    Free Talk Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 22:29


    This is an interview from Porcfest of Angela McArdle, former Chair of the Libertarian Party who got the deal with Trump that ultimately freed Ross Ulbricht from a lifetime sentence in a supermax prison for starting a website and having libertarian beliefs. Bonnie and Angela talk Porcfest, what Angela is up to now and her story of going to Trump and asking for him to pledge to free Ross. Also, Mises Caucus, Can leftists learn economics?, Kids who will actually grow up libertarian, and asking Trump to free the other hostages of the war on Crypto. Thank you for your attention on this matter.

    Free Talk Live
    Jody Underwood Interview from Porcfest, Education Options in the Free State

    Free Talk Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 24:39


    Jody Underwood of EdOpt.org sits down with Bonnie from a campground during Porcfest to talk about everything she knows about schooling in the Free State. She gets into some surprising details about the state's Education Freedom Accounts, homeschooling requirements in NH and how her new organization can help parents. Jody and her husband famously were part of the school board in Croyden, NH that successfully cut the school budget in half by a vote. Then, the town leftists organized against them to undo that vote and called more expensive education a win. It caused a huge conversation to be started on why government schools need to be so expensive when other options get the job done for less. Jody is very knowledgeable about the options parents have and is very passionate about helping.

    Milk Drunk by Bobbie
    Bobbie For Change 101 With Lawyer, Founder, Director, Activist + Mom Michele Lampach

    Milk Drunk by Bobbie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 39:07


    It's the season 2 finale! Human rights lawyer, founder, activist, mother + the Director of Bobbie For Change, Michele Lampach, pumps up the volume on what Bobbie's social impact + policy arm is doing to evolve society for modern parenthood, give back + support all feeding journeys. Michele spills the milk on how Bobbie For Change is fighting for critical issues and policies that support maternal health + paid leave, committed to rapid response relief work + showing up for families, making long term impact, programs + partnerships, exciting progress on a bill inspired by The Bobbie Breasties program, how to get involved + more.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Sweat, Snot & Tears
    S16 Ep10: Burnout, balance and activism: Anna Whitehouse on redefining motherhood and self-care

    Sweat, Snot & Tears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 46:26


    This episode of The Netmums Podcast features Anna Whitehouse, known as Mother Peach, a campaigner, radio presenter, and author. Join Wendy and Alison as they discuss the challenges of motherhood, the importance of self-care, and flexible working rights for parents. Anna's new novel Influenced is released on 14th August. She has also teamed up with Lovehoney, to pull back the covers on sex and intimacy pre and postpartum, being part of Lovehoney's 'Mama Sutra' campaign. At its core this is a free ebook for Mums at every stage of motherhood, offering support and guidance, and sharing real-life experiences. Key topics include: - The Vulnerability of Motherhood: Anna shares how motherhood reveals strengths and vulnerabilities. - Self-Care: Discover why prioritising personal needs is vital for mental well-being. - Challenging Gender Roles: Anna discusses the dad strike and the importance of active fatherhood. - Co-Parenting Insights: Anna shares her journey through separation, explains the concept of ‘Magpie Parenting', and the value of open communication. - Being a 'Geriatric Mum': Reflecting on societal pressures and the resilience of older mothers. - Relationships and Intimacy: A look at emotional connections in relationships post-baby. - Flexible Working Future: Anna's vision for flexible work to support parents. Stay connected with Netmums for more parenting tips, community support, engaging content: Website: netmums.com / Instagram: @netmums  Proudly produced by Decibelle Creative / @decibelle_creative

    Stuff Mom Never Told You
    Monday Mini: 2025 Pride Wrap-Up

    Stuff Mom Never Told You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 12:36 Transcription Available


    As we come to the end of Pride 2025, we go over some of the fights we're fighting, conversations we're having and the hope we're holding onto.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Lions of Liberty Network
    FF 496: The Business of Protest: Inside Paid Activism with Adam Swart

    Lions of Liberty Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 45:45


    Adam Swart is the founder of Crowds on Demand, the original paid protesting firm in the U.S. He's a free speech absolutist who's worked on both liberal and conservative campaigns. Adam has insider knowledge of how protests are coordinated, funded, and used to shape public perception—sometimes by foreign actors or elite donors. He's appeared on Fox News, Newsmax, and NewsNation, with viral clips reaching millions. Follow Adam on Twitter. Stop paying health insurance companies your hard-earned dollars. Go to Join Crowd Health now and experience freedom from health insurance. Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month. That's almost 50% off the normal price, and a lot less than a high-deductible healthcare plan. Go to Join Crowd Health and use promo code LIONS at sign-up. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and More
    A People's History of the United States: Insights from the Audiobook Journey

    Bookey App 30 mins Book Summaries Knowledge Notes and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 19:59


    Part 1 A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn Summary"A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn provides a recounting of American history from the perspective of marginalized and oppressed groups, rather than through the lens of political leaders and traditional narrative. Zinn emphasizes the experiences and struggles of Native Americans, African Americans, women, laborers, and others who have often been excluded from mainstream historical accounts. Key Themes and Concepts:Perspective of the Oppressed: Zinn argues that history is often told from the viewpoint of those in power, neglecting the voices of ordinary people. He aims to correct this by focusing on the experiences of the disenfranchised.Social Justice and Inequality: The book highlights the ongoing struggles for social justice, revealing patterns of inequality and exploitation throughout American history. Zinn discusses events such as slavery, the labor movement, and civil rights, stressing that these struggles are integral to understanding the nation's past.Critique of Traditional Narratives: Zinn critiques the glorified narratives of American exceptionalism and manifest destiny, instead portraying America's expansion and growth as often built on violence, oppression, and displacement.Activism and Resistance: Zinn emphasizes the importance of grassroots movements and the ability of ordinary people to effect change. He provides examples of successful revolts and uprisings, showcasing how collective action can challenge unjust systems.War and Imperialism: The book discusses America's military conflicts, framing them in terms of their impacts on ordinary citizens and the underlying motives of power and profit rather than national honor or safety. Structure:The book is organized chronologically, but Zinn often interjects with stories from various groups, illustrating the diverse experiences in each historical period. Key chapters address: Native American resistance and European colonization The realities of slavery and the abolitionist movement The labor movement and unrest during the industrialization era The Civil Rights Movement Contemporary issues such as war, corporate power, and government policy. Impact:Howard Zinn's work has been influential in reshaping historical scholarship and understanding, encouraging readers to consider whose voices are heard and whose are ignored in historical narratives. It serves as a call to recognize the importance of social movements and the power of collective action in shaping history.Part 2 A People's History of the United States AuthorHoward Zinn (1922-2010) was an American historian, playwright, and social activist, best known for his acclaimed book "A People's History of the United States," which was first published in 1980. Zinn's work offers a perspective on American history that highlights the experiences of marginalized groups, including indigenous peoples, enslaved individuals, women, and laborers, rather than focusing solely on political leaders and traditional narratives. Details of "A People's History of the United States"Publication Date: 1980 Significance: Zinn's work became influential in academic circles and beyond, challenging conventional narratives of American history and encouraging readers to view history from the perspective of those often excluded from mainstream accounts. The book has been updated and revised several times, with notable editions released in the years following its initial publication. Other Notable Works by Howard ZinnZinn authored numerous other books and essays throughout his career, including: "You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train" (1994) A memoir that also serves as a reflection on the importance of activism. "A People's History of the United States,...

    My Simplified Life
    BONUS: Big Bad Bill with Senator Cory Booker

    My Simplified Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 7:47


    Senator Cory Booker joins the show to break down the real-world consequences of a controversial bill making its way through Congress. He calls out the massive wealth transfer from working-class Americans to the ultra-wealthy, the looming threat of widespread job losses, and the deep moral failures embedded in the legislation. Senator Booker makes an urgent case for activism, stressing that democracy demands participation—and now is the time to show up and speak out. What We're Talking About The bill represents a significant wealth transfer from the poor to the rich. Healthcare costs will increase for millions of Americans. The bill could lead to job losses in various sectors. Many Americans will lose access to essential services like Medicaid and food stamps. Senator Booker believes the bill is morally wrong and un-American. Activism is crucial in influencing legislative outcomes. The power of the people can challenge those in power. Democracy requires active participation from citizens. Senator Booker encourages creative protests and activism. The consequences of inaction are severe for vulnerable populations. Chapters 00:00 The Current State of Legislation 03:05 The Moral Implications of the Bill 05:52 Activism and the Power of the People

    Finding Freedom
    The Business of Protest: Inside Paid Activism with Adam Swart

    Finding Freedom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 45:45


    Adam Swart is the founder of Crowds on Demand, the original paid protesting firm in the U.S. He's a free speech absolutist who's worked on both liberal and conservative campaigns. Adam has insider knowledge of how protests are coordinated, funded, and used to shape public perception—sometimes by foreign actors or elite donors. He's appeared on Fox News, Newsmax, and NewsNation, with viral clips reaching millions. Follow Adam on Twitter. Stop paying health insurance companies your hard-earned dollars. Go to Join Crowd Health now and experience freedom from health insurance. Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month. That's almost 50% off the normal price, and a lot less than a high-deductible healthcare plan. Go to Join Crowd Health and use promo code LIONS at sign-up. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    Fluent Fiction - Catalan
    Climate Breakthrough in Barcelona: One Scientist's Stand

    Fluent Fiction - Catalan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 17:55


    Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Climate Breakthrough in Barcelona: One Scientist's Stand Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-06-30-22-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava intensament a través de les grans parets de vidre, mentre els delegats es movien pel gran saló de conferències.En: The sun shone intensely through the large glass walls as the delegates moved around the grand conference hall.Ca: Era estiu a Barcelona i el cel blau era una postal perfecta de la Mediterrània.En: It was summer in Barcelona, and the blue sky was a perfect postcard of the Mediterranean.Ca: A l'interior, Pere es trobava immers en un mar de persones, sota l'ombra de la seva creixent preocupació.En: Inside, Pere found himself immersed in a sea of people, overshadowed by his growing concern.Ca: Era el tercer dia de la cimera internacional sobre el canvi climàtic i el seu torn per presentar la seva recerca seguia sense arribar.En: It was the third day of the international summit on climate change, and his turn to present his research was still pending.Ca: Pere, un científic ambiental apassionat, havia treballat durant mesos en un estudi que creia seria clau per desfermar accions reals contra el canvi climàtic.En: Pere, a passionate environmental scientist, had worked for months on a study he believed would be key to sparking real actions against climate change.Ca: Però, arrossegat per les forces polítiques i econòmiques que influïen sobre la cimera, veia com la ciència quedava marginada.En: However, being swept along by the political and economic forces influencing the summit, he saw how science was being marginalized.Ca: Cada vegada que esperava ansiós asseure's a la taula de ponents, rebia un altre missatge dels organitzadors: "La seva presentació ha estat posposada".En: Every time he waited anxiously to sit at the speakers' table, he received another message from the organizers: "Your presentation has been postponed."Ca: Entre els assistents, hi havia Anna, una activista jove, i Ramon, un reconegut polític de Catalunya.En: Among the attendees were Anna, a young activist, and Ramon, a renowned politician from Catalunya.Ca: Tots dos eren aliats i compartien la frustració de Pere.En: Both were allies and shared Pere's frustration.Ca: "No pots deixar que t'apartin, Pere", li va dir Anna.En: "You can't let them sideline you, Pere," Anna said to him.Ca: "La teva veu importa".En: "Your voice matters."Ca: Després d'una reunió on el lobby corporatiu va acaparar el protagonisme, Pere va decidir que ja n'hi havia prou.En: After a meeting where corporate lobbying took center stage, Pere decided enough was enough.Ca: Amb determinació, va buscar els organitzadors.En: With determination, he sought out the organizers.Ca: "He de parlar ara.En: "I need to speak now.Ca: El món ha d'escoltar el que tinc a dir", els va dir, amb la veu ferma.En: The world needs to hear what I have to say," he told them, with a firm voice.Ca: Finalment, el seu moment va arribar.En: Finally, his moment arrived.Ca: El saló, amb gent sorollosa i distreta, va quedar en silenci quan Pere es va situar sobre l'escenari.En: The hall, with noisy and distracted people, fell silent when Pere took the stage.Ca: Va començar la seva ponència amb paraules clares i precises sobre l'impacte del canvi climàtic i va compartir dades impactants que ningú podia ignorar.En: He began his presentation with clear and precise words about the impact of climate change and shared striking data that no one could ignore.Ca: La seva passió es va transmetre a l'audiència, i una connexió especial es va crear.En: His passion resonated with the audience, and a special connection was formed.Ca: Mentre parlava, els ulls de molts es van obrir com mai ho havien fet abans.En: As he spoke, the eyes of many opened like never before.Ca: Entre ells, es veia l'interès creixent d'alguns assistents influents.En: Among them, there was a growing interest from some influential attendees.Ca: Quan va acabar, la resposta va ser aclaparadora.En: When he finished, the response was overwhelming.Ca: Anna va aplaudir amb força i Ramon va fer una promesa pública: treballar per incloure les descobertes de Pere en les noves polítiques governamentals.En: Anna clapped vigorously and Ramon made a public promise: to work on including Pere's findings in new government policies.Ca: L'aprovació i el suport van ser immediats, i aquella resposta va renovar la fe de Pere en el seu treball.En: The approval and support were immediate, and that response renewed Pere's faith in his work.Ca: Va sortir del saló amb un nou vigor, conscient que, tot i les traves, la veritat i la dedicació sempre trobaran el seu camí.En: He left the hall with a new vigor, aware that, despite obstacles, truth and dedication will always find their way.Ca: Aquella jornada a Barcelona es convertiria en el punt d'inflexió que Pere necessitava, recordant-li que, fins i tot davant les adversitats, mai s'ha de perdre l'esperança en el canvi positiu.En: That day in Barcelona would become the turning point Pere needed, reminding him that, even in the face of adversity, hope for positive change should never be lost.Ca: I sota el sol d'estiu, una vegada més, creia en el poder de la seva recerca i la força de la comunitat global per lluitar junts per un futur millor.En: And under the summer sun, once more, he believed in the power of his research and the strength of the global community to fight together for a better future. Vocabulary Words:the sun: el solthe delegates: els delegatsthe conference hall: el saló de conferènciesto overshadow: sota l'ombrathe international summit: la cimera internacionalpending: sense arribarthe scientist: el científicto marginalize: quedar marginadathe organizers: els organitzadorspostponed: posposadathe activist: l'activistato sideline: apartarto lobby: lobbythe determination: la determinacióthe impact: l'impactethe data: les dadesstriking: impactantsthe passion: la passióto resonate: es va transmetreinfluential: influentsoverwhelming: aclaparadorato promise: fer una promesathe approval: l'aprovacióthe support: el suportthe obstacles: les travesthe truth: la veritatthe dedication: la dedicacióthe turning point: el punt d'inflexióthe adversity: les adversitatsthe hope: l'esperança

    Lions of Liberty Network
    FF 496: The Business of Protest: Inside Paid Activism with Adam Swart

    Lions of Liberty Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 45:45


    Adam Swart is the founder of Crowds on Demand, the original paid protesting firm in the U.S. He's a free speech absolutist who's worked on both liberal and conservative campaigns. Adam has insider knowledge of how protests are coordinated, funded, and used to shape public perception—sometimes by foreign actors or elite donors. He's appeared on Fox News, Newsmax, and NewsNation, with viral clips reaching millions. Follow Adam on Twitter. Stop paying health insurance companies your hard-earned dollars. Go to Join Crowd Health now and experience freedom from health insurance. Right now you can get your first six months for just $99 per month. That's almost 50% off the normal price, and a lot less than a high-deductible healthcare plan. Go to Join Crowd Health and use promo code LIONS at sign-up. Subscribe to John's Finding Freedom Show solo feed to listen to “Pursuit of Freedom,” which is a new podcast series where John shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey. Listen and Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow the Lions of Liberty: Twitter Rumble YouTube Instagram Telegram Get access to all of our bonus audio content, livestreams, behind-the-scenes segments and more for as little as $5 per month by joining the Lions of Liberty Pride on Patreon OR support us on Locals! Check out our merchandise at the Lions of Liberty Store for all of our awesome t-shirts, mugs and hats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    The Rebbe’s advice
    5560 - Blessings for Upcoming Wedding and Continued Activism

    The Rebbe’s advice

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 3:11


    The Rebbe blesses the kallah for a successful and joyous wedding and encourages her to continue her involvement in strengthening and spreading Yiddishkeit, especially through Neshei U'Bnos Chabad, as this is a fitting preparation for building a lasting Jewish home. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/015/010/5560

    Free Talk Live
    FTL2025-06-28

    Free Talk Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 145:17


    Is Trump suffering from "Libertarian Derangement Syndrome? :: Skeeter - our consensus is narrow what if's don't resemble real market actions :: Victory in the Free State as NH does away with annual vehicle inspections :: Caller doesn't think Skeeter is good at talking through his message, want's to talk to him offline :: Riley is baking bread for his friends and neighbors without government intervention :: Sarah wants to support Chuck Colson's prison fellowship ministry :: We discuss steps you can take to make sure you're not getting taken in charitable giving :: 2025-06-28 Hosts: Chris R., Mr. Penguin, Riley

    Stuff Mom Never Told You
    What Does it Mean to Be Non-Binary?

    Stuff Mom Never Told You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 58:07 Transcription Available


    Friend of the show Joey gives us a rundown on the wide array of experiences and histories that encompass identifying as non-binary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Free Talk Live
    AnarchoAgendaEp137-2025-06-28

    Free Talk Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 21:41


    On episode 137 of Anarcho Agenda, I talk about Fork Fest, the Porcupine Freedom Festival pre-party, and I interview a couple friends. Subscribe via this link, or where ever pods are cast. Take back your privacy by visiting my sponsor Think Penguin. This podcast is covered by the BipCot NoGov license. This allows use and re-use by anyone except governments and government agents. Learn more at https://bipcot.org Support me on Patreon: Send Bitcoin: 1MnoYoPirXQHfhknDxbDHhLsF9u7kUggKy Send Bitcoin Cash: qpp62s8uupdqkrfew7vgp805pnsh5jk2ncnfkndwrd Send Dash: XpApo1jcPzTJyLLB6G8GJ7DoW9CGjcV5xT Send Ether: 0xFb1a23163bea743BB79B93849D864ad070597855 Send Lightcoin ltc1q6ygsamrkwl0at93datyqfh47z4crg4jkg4fx30

    Stuff Mom Never Told You
    Female Firsts: Yaa Asantewaa

    Stuff Mom Never Told You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 34:03 Transcription Available


    Yaa Asantewaa has a storied history of leadership and fighting for her beliefs. Yves sheds light on her life and accomplishments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Free Talk Live
    Saturday Show From Porcfest, No ads!

    Free Talk Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 142:24


    This show was supposed to air Saturday, June 21, 2025 while the crew was at Porcfest. There were technical difficulties that Bonnie is still working out with Ian over slow prison email. The cause hasn't been figured out yet, but the following weekend will be a normal live show and that will air as normal. No ads for anyone this show because it's the least we could do for getting it out late! Thanks for listening. Porcfest is the annual libertarian camping festival held at Roger's Campground in New Hampshire. Thousands of libertarians from all over descend on the campground to live in peace for a week away from government tyranny. Cryptocurrency and precious metals are spent on vendor's wares, public speeches are given and listened to and private meeting up and bonding is done between liberty lovers. This episode displays what we love so much about the goal of bringing as many like-minded individuals together. Does this appeal to you? Come visit New Hampshire! Check out the FSP calendar! TJ THE SPY BACK :: FBI CANT KISSY KANOODLE WITH DEFENDANTS :: TJ ‘s TIME IN THE NSA :: UNDERLYING MATH OF BITCOIN :: BEING FRIENDS WITH NORMIES OR NOT :: OPEN CARRYING GUNS :: GUN SAFTEY :: ZEPHAN ON BITCOIN 2025 CONFERENCE :: LIGHTNING NETWORK HAS GOTTEN BETTER :: DAY TO DAY LIFE AS LIBERTARIANS IN NH :: ROSS ULBRICHT WAS TARGETED FOR HIS LIBERTARIAN VIEWS AND SPREADING BITCOIN :: TARAS FROM AUTONOMY :: GRAND THEFT WORLD :: HELPING PEOPLE BUILD SKILLS :: IS AUTONOMY A CULT? :: WHY IS TARAS MOVING TO NH? :: SPREAD BITCOIN, SPREAD PEACE :: INDONESIAN HYPER INFLATION AND GRTTING THEM BTC :: TRUMP WORSE THAN GEORGE BUSH :: WILL TRUMP RELEASE THE BITCOIN HOSTAGES? :: KAMALA WAS GOING TO PRICE FIX GROCERY STORES RHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN WORSE THAN TRUMP TARRIFFS :: ISRAEL IS A PROCY WAR FOR US :: ISTAEL SITUATION NOT AMERICA FIRST :: LIVING OFF JUST CRYPTO AND BEING A CRYPTO NOMAD :: ARTIST SAYS EFTS WERE USELESS :: TSA: AN EXERCISE IN COMPLIANCE :: 2025-06-21 Hosts: BONNIE, TJ THE SPY, ZEPHAN, TARAS, RILEY, ULYSSEES

    The Laura Flanders Show
    Marsha P. Johnson's Queer Legacy Lives On: Tourmaline & Qween Jean on Trans Liberation [Full Conversation]

    The Laura Flanders Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 44:04


    As an unapologetic advocate for trans and queer empowerment, Qween Jean carries forward Marsha P. Johnson's spirit by confronting systemic barriers that continue to threaten vulnerable communities today.Full Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation. These audio exclusives are made possible thanks to our member supporters.SAVE THE DATE July 16th 7pm EDT:  Laura hosts an online conversation just for our donors. It's a chance to connect, ask questions, and hear what's coming up behind the scenes. Make a one off donation or become a sustaining member by making it monthly go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: Activist and artist Marsha P. Johnson was one of the key founders of the gay liberation movement after the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, but it's taken years for her to receive recognition. On this special Pride Month edition of “Meet the BIPOC Press”, we're celebrating Marsha's life and legacy with two activists carrying her story forward. A new biography from Penguin House, “Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson” by our guest, Tourmaline traces Marsha's working-class beginnings to her work with sex workers and street activists, to her death in 1992. Qween Jean is a self-described “spiritual daughter” of Marsha and the founder of Black Trans Liberation. Explore how mainstream media coverage once excluded Marsha, and what's changed since then. We also unpack the media's coverage of transphobia and the recent ruling from Tennessee that restricts gender-affirming care for minors. In the face of extreme backlash and repression, how are artists and activists reframing media narratives for queer and trans liberation?“A lot of trans and queer people, especially here in New York City, that are asylum seekers that have had to leave other countries from persecution now find themselves in a place of purgatory . . . They can't even go to get a hormone shot because they're afraid. What if ICE is literally outside waiting for us?” - Qween Jean“Marsha knew that these conditions didn't get to determine how she felt about herself. No court, no Supreme Court, no police officer, no governor, no president . . . She was creating the conditions to remind herself and each other that we too get to feel beautiful and know our value firmly.” - TourmalineGuests:•  Qween Jean: Founder, Black Trans Liberation; Human Rights Activist & Costume Designer•  Tourmaline: Artist; Author, MARSHA: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson Watch the episode released on YouTube June 27th 5pm ET; PBS World Channel June 29th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast July 2nd. Full Episode Notes are located HERE. RESOURCES:*Recommended books:•  “Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson” by Tourmaline: Get the Book*•  “Revolution is Love: A Year of Black Trans Liberation”: Get the Book*(*Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores. The LF Show is an affiliate of bookshop.org and will receive a small commission if you click through and make a purchase.) Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Special Report- Power Grids Under Attack: The Threat is Domestic Terrorism – Not Drag Artists. Watch / Listen-Download•  Imara Jones: Countering The Anti-Trans Hate Machine:  Watch / Listen: Episode•  Holly Hughes & Esther Newton: How Queer Kinship Ties Help Us Survive: Watch / Listen:  Episode•  Beyond Disability Rights;  Disability Justice:  Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha WatchRelated Articles and Resources:•  Trans power is my sword and my shield:  Qween Jean at trans rights conference in Chennai, by Video Sigamany, November 10, 2024, The News Minute•  Thanks to Tourmaline, the Long-Awaited Biography of Marsha P. Johnson Is Here, by Journey Streams, May 20, 2025, Interview Magazine•  Stonewall 1979:  The Drag of Politics, by Steve Watson, Originally published:  June 15, 1979, The Village Voice Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Gina Kim, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

    Here I Am With Shai Davidai
    What It's Really Like to Convert to Judaism as a Queer Person | EP 45 Jess Escalante

    Here I Am With Shai Davidai

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 63:25


    Consider DONATING to help us continue and expand our media efforts. If you cannot at this time, please share this video with someone who might benefit from it. We thank you for your support! https://tinyurl.com/HereIAmWithShaiDavidai NEW ORDER MERCH!! https://here-i-am.printify.me/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadyxrG4LjvtjdxST9OlPhLrlkc98L0bnOwVevbq-B4YRP33yIQgwimjqE5bYw_aem_HDn3ScZcGWRnbD_8A36Zlg NEW SUPPORT ME ON PATREON! https://www.patreon.com/ShaiDavidai --------- Guest: Jess Escalante IG: https://www.instagram.com/_jescalante_/?hl=en In this episode of "Here I Am," host Shai Davidai sits down with Jess Escalante, a proud, queer, progressive Jew and inspiring activist. Jess shares their unique journey from El Salvador to the United States, their experiences growing up in a multicultural environment, and the intersection of their Jewish identity and LGBTQ+ advocacy. The conversation explores Jess's path to Judaism, the challenges and acceptance they found along the way, and their reflections on recent events in Israel. Together, Shai and Jess discuss the complexities of identity, community, and the importance of inclusivity within Judaism and beyond.

    RNZ: Saturday Morning
    Rebecca Solnit: the long and winding road

    RNZ: Saturday Morning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 24:51


    The indirect route to progress - where there's success without victory - a win perhaps for future generations, if not immediately, is the focus of award-winning Guardian columnist Rebecca Solnit's latest essay collection. No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain argues for the long-term view and the power of collective action, making a case for seeding change wherever possible, and offering us all a path out of the wilderness. Rebecca Solnit talks to Susie about celebrating indirect and unpredictable consequences, and embracing slowness and imperfection, which, she argues, are key to understanding the possibilities of change.

    The European Skeptics Podcast
    TheESP – Ep. #485 – Barbara Bananas

    The European Skeptics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 48:51


    Is the virus metaphor for spreading misinformation really as good as we have been led to think? Some psychologists disagree. We again ask everyone to show support their support for the Naked Scientists podcast and then in TWISH we hear about George Orwell whose dark visions of society seems ever relevant. Then, we go to the news:ENGLAND / WALES: Assisted dying set to become law in England and Wales after MPs pass billISRAEL / IRAN: Disinformation to look out forINTERNATIONAL: Climate misinformation turning crisis into catastrophe, report saysSWITZERLAND: Government tries to hide expert report on the carbon footprint of electric vehiclesAUSTRALIA / EUROPE / USA: Australian SCAM promoter Barbara O'Neill is planning a European tourStatins is the subject for both the Really Wrong and Really Right Awards this week. One goes to Aseem Malhotra and the other to Full Fact. Can you guess who gets which?Enjoy!https://theesp.eu/podcast_archive/theesp-ep-485.htmlSegments:0:00:27 Intro0:00:51 Greetings0:09:52 TWISH0:17:12 News0:41:10 Really Wrong / Really Right0:45:01 Quote0:46:14 Outro0:47:36 Outtakes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow
    Empowering Change: A Journey to Sexual and Reproductive Justice With Holly

    Oh F*ck Yeah with Ruan Willow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 57:45


    Send us a textEp 627: **Breaking Down Barriers in Sexual Health Education**Guest: Holly Eckelberger (she/her) is a public health expert, sex educator, and passionate advocate for sexual and reproductive justice. With over 15 years of experience, she's led community education programs, developed inclusive sexual health curricula, and is a fierce community activist. Holly is also the co-founder of the Rochester Sexual and Reproductive Justice Task Force and the host of Meet Me at the Spot Podcast, where she dives into real talk about sex, pleasure, and justice. She brings a unique blend of professional insight and sex-positive enthusiasm to every conversation.Dive into a powerful conversation with Holly, where she transforms from health teacher to community sex educator and reproductive justice advocate. From viral TikTok content to launching a groundbreaking podcast, Holly shares how authentic conversations about sexual health can create meaningful change.The episode explores critical gaps in K-12 sex education, challenging traditional approaches and highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive, accurate information. Holly discusses how her work with the Rochester Sexual and Reproductive Justice Task Force is reshaping conversations around sexual health and education.Key highlights:- Journey from classroom teaching to community advocacy- Impact of social media in sexual health education- Importance of representation in LGBTQ+ sexual health- Role of podcasting in breaking taboos- Challenges of modern sex educationReady to challenge your perspectives on sexual health education and learn how one voice can make a difference? Listen to this eye-opening episode that bridges the gap between education and authentic conversation.Tune in now to join this crucial conversation about reshaping sexual health education for future generations.Chapters timeline:00:00:00 - Passion for Sexual Health Education00:03:06 - Journey in Sexual Health Education00:08:56 - Teaching Kids About Consent and Relationships00:13:24 - Importance of Comprehensive Sex Education00:15:31 - Understanding the Reality of Pornography00:17:54 - Understanding Sexuality and Pornography00:26:54 - Representation and Acceptance in Society00:34:59 - The Power of Storytelling and Censorship00:39:35 - Activism Through Joyful Existence00:46:58 - Normalizing Body Conversations with Children00:52:41 - Reclaiming Female Pleasure ConversationsKey takeaways: • Comprehensive sex education is often misunderstood and is crucial for empowering youth, yet it remains insufficiently implemented in many schools.  • The influence of porn is detrimental to young people's understanding of healthy relationships and sexuality, highlighting the need for better educational resources. • Indie publishing plays a vital role in amplifying diverse voices and perspectives, contributing to more inclusive discussions about sexuality and identity.Connect with Holly: Website: thatsexeducator.comListen: https://meetmeatthespot.buzzsprout.coSupport the showSubscribe for exclusives: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1599808/subscribeSign up for Ruan's newsletters: https://subscribepage.io/ruanwillowhttps://linktr.ee/RuanWillowI Dare You book https://books.ruanwillowauthor.com/idareyouthesaturdaysexchallenge

    Stuff Mom Never Told You
    Happy Hour #174: You're Too Young

    Stuff Mom Never Told You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 10:00 Transcription Available


    Recent experiences with the healthcare industry have Anney and Samantha discussing some of the odder things that came up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Future Hindsight
    It's Time to Change the Constitution: Erwin Chemerinsky

    Future Hindsight

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 36:46


    We discuss why the Constitution—the document we've been taught to revere as the very foundation of American democracy—might actually be responsible for the current crisis in government. It might be leading us away from a more perfect union and toward destruction or even secession.    Erwin's civic action toolkit recommendations are:  Be informed Get involved Speak out   Erwin Chemerinsky is the Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law and one of the nation's leading constitutional scholars. His most recent book is No Democracy Lasts Forever: How the Constitution Threatens the United States, which urges us to think about starting over.      Let's connect! Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Discover new ways to #BetheSpark:  https://www.futurehindsight.com/spark    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Read No Democracy Lasts Forever: https://bookshop.org/shop/futurehindsight    Sponsor:  Thank you to Shopify! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Early episodes for Patreon supporters: https://patreon.com/futurehindsight  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Erwin Chemerinsky Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

    My Simplified Life
    PERSIST. Voices - Empathy, Activism and the Power of the Multi-Hyphenate Life with Malynda Hale

    My Simplified Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 32:08


    In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Malynda Hale — singer, songwriter, podcast host, activist, and advocate — for a powerful conversation on using your voice to create meaningful change. Malynda opens up about the importance of speaking out on social justice issues, how collective empathy can drive progress, and the realities of facing online criticism as a public figure. The discussion dives into the intersection of Christianity and activism, the role of faith in fighting injustice, and why self-care is essential for anyone doing the work of advocacy. Michelle and Malynda also emphasize the importance of local politics, civic engagement, and recognizing elected officials when they serve their communities well. This inspiring episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to activism, faith-driven leadership, and creating positive change. What We're Talking About... Malynda Hale is a multi-hyphenate artist and activist. Collective empathy is crucial for social progress. Speaking out is essential for artists and public figures. Navigating online criticism requires resilience and self-care. Bad theology can harm people and misrepresent Christianity. Engaging with local politics is important for community impact. Self-care practices help maintain balance in activism. Empathy should not be viewed negatively in society. Praise elected officials for their good work to encourage them. Diversity and understanding other cultures enrich society. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 04:14 The Power of Multi-Hyphenate Careers 07:11 Speaking Out in the Industry 10:28 Collective Empathy and Social Justice 13:18 Navigating Hate and Online Criticism 16:07 The Role of Christianity in Politics 19:11 Self-Care and Personal Well-Being 22:07 Engaging with Local Politics 25:19 Conclusion and Call to Action 31:16 The Importance of Advocacy and Friendship 31:46 Supporting Activists and Speaking Out Links Mentioned Malynda Hale's Website malyndahale.com Malynda Hale on Substack malyndahale.substack.com Malynda Hale on Instagram instagram.com/malyndahale

    End of the Road
    Episode 318: Reggie Hubbard: Activism/Sound/Yoga/Mindfulness/Political Strategy

    End of the Road

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 68:58


    Reggie Hubbard is a senior political strategist who is also a certified yoga and mindfulness teacher.  He was the former Senior Political Strategist and Congressional Liaison for MoveOn.org, served as the National Advance Lead for the 2016 Bernie Sanders Campaign, and was an Advance Consultant for then Vice President Biden and First Lady Michelle Obama.   Reggie is the founder of Active Peace Yoga, a practice whose mission is to make the practice of yoga and living the yogic lifestyle accessible to all, regardless of race, gender, body type or practice level.  He advises yoga and meditation communities, studios, teachers and the broader wellness industry on the importance of diversity and inclusion and eliminating exclusionary cultures and habits.   Reggie earned a B.A. from Yale and an M.B.A. in International Strategy from the Vlerick Business School in Belgium.  He has also studied with renown yoga and meditation teachers such as Faith Hunter, Amy Ippoliti, Yogarupa Rod Stryker, Sri Dharma Mittra, Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.  For more information about Reggie, please see:  https://activepeaceyoga.com/ This podcast is available on your favorite podcast feed, or here:    https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-318-reggie-hubbard-activismsoundyogamindfulnesspolitical-strategy Have a blessed weekend!

    The Indisposable Podcast
    The Pathway to Reuse to Retail

    The Indisposable Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 58:27


    Upstream's Sydney Harris is joined by the US Plastics Pact's Olivia Merritt Fitzgerald and Sustainable Packaging Coalition's Olga Kachook to discuss the growing drive for reuse among consumer brands. They share the details of two recent reports that map a path for bringing reuse to the retail setting and which product lines are best poised for the switch—plus the USPP's initiative to turn these findings into action. The key to success? Standardization and pre-competitive collaboration—both of which, our guests are happy to report, are in the works.Resources: Sustainable Packaging Coalition: Framework for Scaling ReuseClosed Loop Partners & US Plastics Pact: Getting Ready for Reuse in RetailUSPP Retail Reuse Initiative one-pagerListeners interested in participating in the US Plastic Pact's retail reuse initiative should contact Olivia Merritt Fitzgerald: OMFitzGerald@usplasticspact.org Listeners interested in exploring refill models should contact Olga Kachook: olga.kachook@greenblue.org Upstream: Embracing Reuse in U.S. Packaging EPR ProgramsPR3 StandardsEpisode 88: Setting the Standard for Reuse with PR3Episode 180: The Quest for a Universal Reuse SymbolGet involved:Join the Reuse Solutions NetworkSupport Upstream to make sure these stories continue to be heard and the reuse economy continues to grow — thank you!

    Neurotakes
    But I Have Friends That Are Straight!

    Neurotakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 54:59


    Join Chase and Courn as we close out pride month to chat about our own queer experiences, terminology, and the connection between trans and disability liberation all year round!Watch on Youtube! Instagram: @neurotakespod Contact us: Hello@neurotakespod.comEpisode Transcripts: www.neurotakespod.com

    Stuff Mom Never Told You
    SMNTY Classics: The First Lady of the Internet

    Stuff Mom Never Told You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 47:42 Transcription Available


    In this classic, Bridget Todd shines a light on the Lenna image, an image that became foundational to the internet and has an enduring legacy. The story of how this image became so widespread without the consent or fair compensation of the model in question highlights problematic attitudes around women in tech spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Laura Flanders Show
    From ACT UP to Palestine: Sarah Schulman on How to Build Solidarity Across Difference [Episode]

    The Laura Flanders Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 28:35


    In a powerful interview, author Sarah Schulman reflects on decades of activism, from fighting AIDS to advocating for Palestinian liberation, revealing key lessons learned along the way.SAVE THE DATE July 16th 7pm EDT:  Laura hosts an online conversation just for our donors. It's a chance to connect, ask questions, and hear what's coming up behind the scenes. Make a one off donation or become a sustaining member by making it monthly go to LauraFlanders.org/donate. This show is made possible by you! Description: What is “solidarity” and what does it require? Giving up on perfection, for one thing, says Sarah Schulman, author of “Conflict is Not Abuse,” and so much more. Award-winning writer, teacher, playwright and activist, Schulman's latest book is “The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity”, in which she reflects on years of experiments and learning, from the 1980s to today. In this episode, find out what role GRITtv, an earlier iteration of Flanders' show, played in the movement for Palestinian liberation, and hear a discussion of the Harlem artist Alice Neel. Schulman sits on the advisory board of Jewish Voice for Peace. Her non-fiction books include “Conflict is Not Abuse: Overstating Harm, Community Responsibility, and the Duty of Repair” and “Let the Record Show: A Political History of ACT UP New York, 1987-1993”. Also in this episode, a commentary from Laura on the assassination of Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman, a strategic progressive who practiced solidarity.“When I confronted the Israeli occupation of Palestine, something resonated for me emotionally between that and the AIDS experience. What I felt was similar was that people who were endangered were being falsely depicted as dangerous.” - Sarah Schulman“Right now we're in the middle of a cataclysm of fascism and there's no quick fix. And we have to understand that the idea that you can go in and just fix it is a supremacy concept.” - Sarah SchulmanGuests:  Sarah Schulman, Writer & AIDS Historian; Author, The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Watch the special report released on YouTube June 20th 5pm ET; PBS World Channel June 22nd, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airing on community radio (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast June 25th.Full Uncut Conversation Release: While our weekly shows are edited to time for broadcast on Public TV and community radio, we offer to our members and podcast subscribers the full uncut conversation.  Full Episode Notes are located HERE. RESOURCES-Related Laura Flanders Show Episodes:•  Organizing for Ceasefire Through Policy & Protest: Meet the People of JVP & NY Assemblymember Mamdani:  Watch, Listen:  Full Conversation,  Episode• Jacqueline Woodson & Catherine Gund: Breathing Through Chaos & the “Meanwhile”:  Watch, Listen:  Full Conversation,  Episode•  GRITtv: Sarah Schulman: Emerging Palestinian Queer Movement: Watch Related Articles and Resources:•  ‘They're Coming After All of Us.'  You Might as Well Tell the Truth. The longtime activist and writer Sarah Schulman on why now is the time to stand up to people you oppose. By Lydia Polgreen, Produced by Vishakha Darbha, April 10, 2025, The Opinion - New York Times•  The Vault:  ACT UP protesters tue up traffic in lower Manhattan in 1988, NY Eyewitness News ABC 7•  Jewish peace activists hold sit-in protest at Grand Central to demand ceasefire in Israel-Hamas conflict, October 27, 2023, PIX11 News-NY•  Alice Neel Documentary on the life and work of Alice Need (1900—1984), American portrait painter.  November 18, 2009, Official Trailer•  Jim Hubbard and Sarah Schulman Present, United In Anger, A History of ACT-UP, a film by Jim Hubbard. Learn More Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Gina Kim, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

    miseducAsian Podcast
    The Future is Now: Identity, Art, and Activism with Violet Chin

    miseducAsian Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 51:03


    We chat with Violet Chin, a filmmaker, storyteller, activist, and currently the Youth Governor of California. We discuss:Generational perspectives on social media and curating identity (1:57)The role of social media on identity and creating community (11:54)Exploring mixed heritage and cultural identity and not fitting into boxes (21:15)Being a young filmmaker, aspirations for supporting diverse stories and storytellers (28:25)Queer identity and creating Letter to Love (35:29)Political engagement, youth leadership, and a future in politics (40:50)Make Noise Today, youth advocacy through the arts, and celebrating AAPI joy (46:00)

    PUSHBACK talks
    Summer Word Food: Human & Walk the Dog

    PUSHBACK talks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 8:14


    The Pushback Talks Summer Series is back!This summer, Fredrik & Leilani are serving up what we call Word Food – bite-sized conversations that pack a punch. Here's how it works: each week, we randomly select two words and dive into a 10-15 minute exploration of how these seemingly simple words intersect with our complex socio-political moment.Think of it as intellectual snacking with substance – light enough for your summer playlist, deep enough to make you think twice about the world around us. New episodes out every Wednesday, so make this your midweek ritual for curious minds.This week: Human & Walk the DogSupport the show

    Stuff Mom Never Told You
    Feminists Around the World: Even More LGBTQ+ Organizations

    Stuff Mom Never Told You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 8:52 Transcription Available


    In honor of Pride month, we highlight more LGBTQ+ organizations doing important work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Bossed Up
    Your Emotions Around Money Matter More Than You Think

    Bossed Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 45:32


    With the uncertain state of the economy right now, money is on most people's minds. Now is the perfect time to explore why our finances are so much more than “just numbers,” and how intricately emotions and money intertwine.My guest, Aja Evans, is a financial therapist and the author of the new book, Feel Good Finance. After noticing how often people in therapy sessions breeze past their money stresses, she set out to make talking through our financial concerns more commonplace. This one is certain to resonate—Aja's insights left me feeling like I'd just had a cathartic therapy session myself.Identify your financial priorities and values with Aja's expert advice:Why we need to consider our childhoods when thinking about money;How we can talk about money with our kids to set them up for their own financial futures;The hefty, wide-ranging impact of financial trauma (and why we need to address it);How to start figuring out our basic needs and making brave changes to get aligned.Related Links:Learn more about Aja's work - https://ajaevanscounseling.com/Get a copy of “Feel Good Finance” - https://bookshop.org/p/books/feel-good-finance-untangle-your-relationship-with-money-for-better-mental-emotional-and-financial-well-being-aja-evans/21301669Connect with Aja on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ajaetherapy/Listen to Hidden Brain, “Rewrite Your Money Story” - https://hiddenbrain.org/podcast/money-2-0-rewrite-your-money-story/TAKE ACTION with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeactionBossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/

    Milk Drunk by Bobbie
    Bobbie Mom Leila Milgrim on Hyperemesis, Using Formula top Resolve Oversupply and Breastfeed Longer + Her Billboard in Times Square

    Milk Drunk by Bobbie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 34:22


    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get the official “influencer treatment” from a brand? New mom + real Bobbie customer Leila Milgrim spills what it was like starring in Bobbie's Mother's Day campaign with her 6-month-old son, including their professional photoshoot + brand trip to NYC, where they made lifelong memories + friends with Bobbie. Leila shares how debilitating hyperemesis is + the need for more solutions, what it's really like having an oversupply + why combo feeding lets her keep breastfeeding, getting outed by Alix Earle for being on a billboard in Times Square with her son, plus Tabria's sage advice for new moms. Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode. Produced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    Stuff Mom Never Told You
    Monday Mini: The Male Loneliness Epidemic

    Stuff Mom Never Told You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 19:55 Transcription Available


    There's been a lot of talk about what has been labeled the Male Loneliness Epidemic. But what is it? Are there gendered differences in loneliness?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stuff Mom Never Told You
    SMNTY Classics: Making Space for Being Ace

    Stuff Mom Never Told You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 46:21 Transcription Available


    After somewhat of a second public coming out, Anney offers some basics about asexuality, and discusses some of the biggest misconceptions around it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Stuff Mom Never Told You
    Feminist Movie Friday: The Watermelon Woman

    Stuff Mom Never Told You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 36:45 Transcription Available


    When it came out in 1996, Cheryl Dunye's film The Watermelon Woman was a first in many ways, and stirred up controversy and conversation. We talk intersecting identities, complex relationships, preserving history, and coming into yourself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.