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WE'RE BACK! It's season 4. It's 2024. Everything is on fire already. Are we in a post-hex world? Are men ok? Is there a light at the end of the tunnel? All this and more in our opening episode! Shownotes Here
Sen. Katie Muth is back! We're gonna have to have an SNL style five timers club soon. We're talking PA Vooters (not a typo) and a WHOLE lot of environmental issues. We had to nix the hexes this time so if you want to join us on patreon (patreon.com/TheNightCaucus) you can hear them, but otherwise get fascinated with an in depth look at how very not well we're doing environmentally. Register for the PA Bulletin: (make sure to check your spam for the confirmation) https://www.pacodeandbulletin.gov/Account/PARegister Events Hospital Workers March @ Morrow Park: Saturday, May 7th, 11am - https://fb.me/e/2ntDBdrys Welcoming Johnstown @ the State Theater of Johnstown and the Gallery on Gazebo: Saturday, April 30th, 10am to 9pm - https://fb.me/e/1NPMZrWH9
We're taking next week off but we're leaving you hanging with the return of Sen. Katie Muth! Will she become a regular contributor? What are we hexing, among other things capitalism coopting activism. Check out the Washington County Dems Campaign Kickoff: https://www.facebook.com/events/s/general-election-campaign-kick/206639878167009/ Music: Barry The Badger by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
Sen. Katie Muth, District 44, says the commonwealth may never again see the amount of funds they currently hold, and Gov. Wolf should be doing more with it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ready for our very first guest witch? We're so excited to have State Sen. Katie Muth on the show with us for this week digging into what running for office as a woman is like and why you've just got to do things even if it isn't perfect. All that and find out what's in our cauldrons this week! Show Notes: Black Maternal Health Week - April 11-17 - Check out BlackMamasMatter.org to learn more. Thursday, April 15, 7pm - Preparing for the Primary Election -Hosted by Make Black Count Coalition of Southeastern PA and Philly CLUW (Coalition of Labor Union Women) - https://www.facebook.com/events/458140742272083/?sfnsn=mo Wednesday, April 21, 6pm - Glass Half Full, Planning for Pennsylvania's Water Future - by Conservation Voters of PA - https://secure.everyaction.com/U3QwGmUNGkqonQ_S_kn64g2?ms=web Saturday, May 8, 11am-3pm -TailGayte - An Out & Proud Celebration in Montgomery County - Hosted by the Montgomery County LGBT Business Council - https://www.facebook.com/events/202007787976463/?sfnsn=mo
In 2018, Katie Muth made history as one of the youngest women ever to be elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate. In her first foray into electoral politics, she beat an incumbent first elected in 2003. She shares with us what motivated her to run in 2017, how she built a grassroots army that knocked on over 100,000 doors in 2018 and what it will take to keep the momentum going in 2022.
In 2018, Katie Muth unseated a longtime Republican incumbent to flip a key State Senate seat in Pennsylvania. In doing so, her team built a movement, recruited hundreds of volunteers, and she created a following that has only grown since then. At the time of her election, Senator Muth was motivated by access to healthcare and the influence of money in politics. In this You Should Run Podcast, Senator Muth talks about what she has learned in two years in the legislature, climate change, and the current controversies and motivations of her Republican colleagues as they push conspiracy theories around the 2020 election. Listen and share today and maybe Katie Muth will inspire you to run for office as well.
Trump continues to wage a battle to overturn the election. Republican leaders from Michigan’s two legislative chambers are scheduled to meet with Trump today to strategize about how to overturn the election. Guiliani started melting during an off the rails press conference. Trump has lost 32 out of 33 lawsuits so far. But that’s not stopping him. Lindsay Graham potentially commits felony election crime by attempting to lean on Georgia’s Secretary of State to throw out all the mail ballots from counties with a high rate of signature mismatch. Erin Brockovich, the environmental activist who most Americans came to know through the Julia Roberts film based on her life, wrote a piece in the Guardian asking the question on most progressives minds: “Joe Biden: Are You Kidding Me?” Brockovich focused on Biden’s decision to choose Michael McCabe to head the EPA. McCabe is a former communications consultant for the chemical giant DuPont. It wasn’t just the EPA, though. Biden’s pick to head the Office of Public Engagement, Louisiana congressman Cedric Richmond, also raised red flags for progressives. Richmond is among the top Democratic recipients of fossil fuel money in the House. After a year-long scientific mission in the Arctic, scientists warn that if bold, expansive action is not taken to address the climate crisis immediately, we face a very grim future. Some Democratic Party leaders are being COVID hypocrites. This week Senator Diane Feinstein was filmed in the Capitol without a mask talking to a group of people; Gavin Newsom was caught maskless on video at an indoor birthday party for a lobbyist held at the exclusive Napa Valley restaurant, French Laundry. Nancy Pelosi was re-elected, despite previous promises that she would step down. Black Lives Matter activists want to see conservative Democrats’ receipts for their claims that “defund the police” messaging was responsible for down-ballot losses. Still waiting. As the national director of the Working Families Party, Maurice Mitchell told Politico, “This is the tip of the spear. They are using this ‘defund’ fight as a proxy for a broader ideological fight.” Marco Rubio lays out GOP plans for the Biden administration: they plan on blocking all Biden’s cabinet appointments because Democrats mean. The Rockefeller Christmas Tree was set in place last Saturday. The Charlie Brown Christmas tree was set in place last Saturday and to nobody’s surprise, it was as scraggly as 2020. And, they found a baby owl trapped inside. Maybe 2020 will end like the Charlie Brown Christmas special after all. China just set up the world’s largest trading bloc. And speaking of the Charlie Brown Christmas special, after loads of public pressure, Apple TV - who bought the exclusive rights to the Charlie Brown specials - gave in and will allow the show to air on PBS alongside Apple TV. It will air on December 13. Oh, by the way, the Grinch Who Stole Christmas will air on NBC on Friday, November 27th. Perfect for closing out the war on Thanksgiving and preparing our assault on the war on Christmas. A couple of big wins in PA Democratic Party leadership. Two outspoken progressives, just won leadership roles in the PA Senate Democratic leadership fight. Katie Muth will take over the reigns from Lisa Boscola as Senate Dems policy chair. And, Maria Collett replaced outgoing Senator Larry Farnese to take over as caucus secretary. Refinery 29 published a profile on some of Pennsylvania’s women of color organizers who have spent the past four years organizing throughout the commonwealth and how their organizations were able to put together the Count Every Vote rallies. Former Pennsylvania Lt Governor Mikey Stacks made a surprise acting appearance once again. This time he was moonlighting for a campaign to Save Stonehenge and prevent the construction of a tunnel that may destroy the world heritage site. Pennsylvania, like many other states, is exploding with COVID cases. Yesterday afternoon, Dr. Rachel Levine, PA’s Health Secretary, laid out the state’s vaccination plans, assuming the continued success on the vaccine front. Levine reminded people that while a vaccine may be available by the end of next month, the supply will be limited. In the meantime, Mask Up Til March would be a good slogan. Several PASSHE University presidents pack their bags and get out of Dodge in the wake of planned university mergers and layoffs. At a short Board of Governors’ meeting on Wednesday, Chancellor Greenstein praised the “breadth and audacity” of the mergers, mass layoffs, program eliminations, and deep cuts, calling them “ambitious and audacious goals.” SpaceX officially launches the first crewed mission to the International Space Station from the Kennedy Space Station. Baby Yoda was on board. Astronomers are proposing a huge telescope on the Moon to further research about the Big Bang. According to The Hill, “ University of Texas astronomer Anna Schauer nicknamed the proposed telescope the ‘Ultimately Large Telescope,’ adding that it would have a liquid mirror over 300 feet in diameter.” Free Will Brewing has got some great releases for your quarantine Turkey Day. And, the 2020 Ralphius bottle variants are announced and will be available on Free Will’s online store at 9 am on Saturday, 11/21 for presale pick up on Black Friday, 11/27.
With businesses re-opened, and as schools across Pennsylvania consider how best to re-open, many business owners and leaders are looking for answers and support from the government at many levels. We spoke with Senator Katie Muth, the PA Senator for the 44th District in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We discussed how the State of PA […] The post Support of Businesses by the State of PA with Katie Muth appeared first on Start Local.
In this episode of the Discover SPRINGFORD podcast, #ActingRealtor and host Geoffrey Desiato sits down with Pennsylvania State Senator Katie Muth to discuss her unlikely journey into the political arena and how her career in physical therapy and losing a parent at a young age shaped her worldview and ultimately led her to run for office. For … Continue reading "Podcast S03Ep06: PA State Senator Katie Muth" The post Podcast S03Ep06: PA State Senator Katie Muth appeared first on Discover SPRINGFORD.
This is Episode 61 of the State of the Theory Podcast. Politics. Power. Popular Culture. And other stuff, probably. In this series, we’re like super nerdy philosophical DJs: mashing up Serious Academic Questions with the most topical news and trends in pop culture. Each week, we’ll tackle a new topic and collide it with ‘critical theory’ (we’re pretty loose with our definitions, though, so expect the unexpected). Our aim is to destroy the stuff we know, explore the stuff we don’t and unsettle everything we think we know about the world. We take the obvious, the commonsensical, the certain, and then we rip it all to shreds. We are your theory doctors and we are always on call. In this episode, we continue last week’s discussion on Capitalist Utopias, with friend of the pod and special guest Dr Katie Muth. Following on from the self-help industry, this week we focus on multi-level marketing and pyramid schemes, and their presence in capitalism. Along the way, we talk about Octavia E. Butler, Ursula K. Le Guin, “Star Trek” and “The Matrix”. The difference between MLMs and pyramid schemes that we quote can be found here: https://consumer.sd.gov/fastfacts/marketing.aspx Our theme music is "The Face of God" by The Agrarians (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Agrarians/The_Jovial_Shepherd/The_Face_of_God) State of the Theory is brought to you by Hannah Fitzpatrick and Anindya Raychaudhuri Find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/stateofthetheorypodcast) or Tweet us @drhfitz and @DrAnindyaR
This is how the budget ends, not with a bang but with Andrew and Justin discussing the finer points of the $33.9 billion spending plan. We break down where the legislative debate heads from here (minimum wage anyone?), the meteoric rise of Sen. Katie Muth and what is on the menu for our 4th of July cookouts. Like what you hear? Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify and Google Play.
This is Episode 60 of the State of the Theory Podcast. Politics. Power. Popular Culture. And other stuff, probably. In this series, we’re like super nerdy philosophical DJs: mashing up Serious Academic Questions with the most topical news and trends in pop culture. Each week, we’ll tackle a new topic and collide it with ‘critical theory’ (we’re pretty loose with our definitions, though, so expect the unexpected). Our aim is to destroy the stuff we know, explore the stuff we don’t and unsettle everything we think we know about the world. We take the obvious, the commonsensical, the certain, and then we rip it all to shreds. We are your theory doctors and we are always on call. In this episode, the first of a two-parter on Capitalist Utopias, we are joined by friend of the pod and special guest Dr Katie Muth to talk about the self-help industry, religion and politics. We discuss the work of science-fiction writer Octavia E. Butler and her use of self-help literature. We also consider as wide ranging a set of texts as The Geeta, The Founder, The Path and the theories of Michel Foucault and Judith Butler. Our theme music is "The Face of God" by The Agrarians (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Agrarians/The_Jovial_Shepherd/The_Face_of_God) State of the Theory is brought to you by Hannah Fitzpatrick and Anindya Raychaudhuri Find us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/stateofthetheorypodcast) or Tweet us @drhfitz and @DrAnindyaR
Students, teachers, and politicians got together to rally at the State Capitol for more after school programs that would support Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math learning, also known as STEM. Senators John Yudichak of Luzerne County and Senator Katie Muth of Chester County were there, saying that students in these programs stay off the streets and learn the skills they need in life and as part of the workforce. $1.2 billion is provided to after school programs through the 21st Century Learning Center grants program, making up about half the budgets of many local after school programs. Listen to the full report and audio interviews.
In this week's episode, I wax poetic on how to encapsulate all that I am in 2 minutes or less, I share my love of networking, and I discuss fighting bigotry. I also talk about how it's not all about me, how important it is to make sure we see ourselves reflected in our elected officials, and how I've been challenged to a door knocking competition by my canvassing friends. --- Links --- Dior exhibit: https://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/873.html Dan Smith, Jr.: https://danielsmithjr.com/ Brian Sims: http://sims4pa.com/ Katie Muth: https://www.katiemuthforpasenate44.com/ Race for Hope Philadelphia: http://bit.ly/RFH18BEF by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/ Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
I'm Beth Finn and this is See Beth Run. In this week's episode, I talk about starting to figure out my policies, candidates helping candidates, and campaign finance limits. I also talk about busy people, campaign literature, and a civics 101 lesson with my nieces. --- Links --- PA Senate Democratic Campaign Committee (SDCC): https://pasenatedems.com/ Maria Collett: https://www.mariaforpasenate.com/ Kristin Seale: https://www.kristinseale.com/ Katie Muth: https://www.katiemuthforpasenate44.com/ Danielle Friel-Otten: http://danielle4pa.com/ Brian Sims: http://sims4pa.com/ Vote for Aunt Beth: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYCzGzl2AhRtrvTVkhIlhCthRQm2IkQKs Music by Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/ Donate: bit.ly/Beth4PHLDonateP Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL Twitter: twitter.com/Beth4PHL Instagram: www.instagram.com/Beth4PHL/
In this week's episode, I get reflective about the 4th of July, learn some history about Octavius Catto, and examine the changing nature of relationships. I also make some comparisons between canvassing in the city vs. the suburbs and discover that I need some practice talking to people who don't agree with me. And finally, you may have noticed some new music at the beginning of my podcast. That song is called New Year by the very talented local singer song writer, Avi Wisnia. There's a link to hear more of his music in the show notes. --- Links --- Avi Wisnia: https://aviwisnia.com/ Octavius Catto: http://philadelphiaencyclopedia.org/archive/murder-of-octavius-catto/ Madeleine Dean: https://www.mad4pa.com/ Katie Muth: https://www.katiemuthforpasenate44.com/ Pam Hacker: https://www.pamhackerforpa26.com/ Chrissy Houlahan: https://www.chrissyhoulahanforcongress.com/ Western Chester County Dems: https://westernccdemocrats.com/ --- Stay in Touch --- http://www.beth4phl.com
I'm Beth Finn, first time candidate for Philadelphia City Council at Large. This week, I talk about the logistics of fundraising and growing my circle of supporters, my first conversations with voters, and standing on the shoulders of giants. I also emphasize again the importance of the mid-term elections this Fall, being a candidate, and building up political capital. --- Links --- Tina Davis http://votetinadavis.com/ Mike Doyle https://www.mikedoyleforpa.com/ Gretchen Driskell https://votedriskell.com/ Elizabeth Fiedler https://elizabethfiedler.com/ Katie Muth https://www.katiemuthforpasenate44.com/ Kristin Seale https://www.kristinseale.com/ Melissa Shusterman https://www.melissashusterman.com/ Moving Philly Forward https://www.movingphillyforward.org/ Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) http://boldprogressives.org/ --- Stay in Touch --- Website: www.Beth4PHL.com/ Donate: secure.actblue.com/donate/beth4phl?refcode=podcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/Beth4PHL
Kelly and Sophy speak to Katie Muth, candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate District 44, and Danielle Friel Otten, candidate for Pennsylvania State House District 155, about the gerrymandered old boys' club that is the current Pennsylvania state legislature, the growing sense that the power should belong to the people, and the issues that voters are concerned with in southeastern Pennsylvania, including pipeline construction and gun violence. Katie Muth's segment starts the show, and Danielle Friel Otten's segment starts just before the 21-minute mark.
Kelly and Sophy speak to Katie Muth, candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate District 44, and Danielle Friel Otten, candidate for Pennsylvania State House District 155, about the gerrymandered old boys' club that is the current Pennsylvania state legislature, the growing sense that the power should belong to the people, and the issues that voters are concerned with in southeastern Pennsylvania, including pipeline construction and gun violence. Katie Muth's segment starts the show, and Danielle Friel Otten's segment starts just before the 21-minute mark.