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In this episode of Capital for Good we speak with veteran investor and climate activist Tom Steyer. Over twenty-five years, Steyer founded and ran Farallon Capital Management, a $36 billion multi-strategy global investment firm. In 2012 he stepped away from Farallon to dedicate his time, resources, and energy to mobilizing climate action: clean air and energy initiatives in California; climate focused ballot initiatives in numerous states; youth voter engagement and mobilization (NextGen America); and a 2020 Presidential run largely focused on the climate crisis. Today, Steyer is the co-executive chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions, a climate-focused investment firm, and the author of Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War. We begin the interview by discussing Steyer's parents, both civically engaged members of the Greatest Generation. In his father's case, a lawyer who served in the Navy and then as a prosecutor at Nuremberg. Steyer describes World War II as a crucible moment for Americans — galvanizing collective action and a sense of being part of something larger than oneself. For Steyer, the climate fight is a similar calling. We discuss why, despite current political headwinds, the momentum behind the climate revolution — the transition to net zero via the development and adoption of low carbon technologies — is very much alive, well, and accelerating. In Steyer's view, this is because of the dramatic decline in costs of renewables — solar and wind are now the cheapest forms of energy — and because applied technologies like batteries and electric vehicles continue to improve in quality and cost, driving demand. “This is not eat your gruel,” he says. “It's cheaper, faster, better. When you put eight billion people on a problem, they solve it.” We also explore promising new technologies coming on-line, from geothermal energy and AI optimization of the electric grid to geosynthetic seawalls. While these new technologies will enable the transition, Steyer notes that “climate capitalism” also requires new rules and policies to speed innovation and deployment; ultimately this means paying for carbon pollution. He argues that despite objections to the idea of a “tax,” people are already paying — in the form of destruction to homes, businesses, livelihoods, health — though often it is the most vulnerable, those who have contributed the least to the problem, in the United States and around the world, who bear the cost.   We conclude with a call to action. Historically, Steyer reminds us, “we've chosen to do the right things, even when they're hard, and that has always paid off for us, and it will always pay off for us. That is who we are, and that is where this world is going. This revolution is happening. Our job, as Americans, is to be at the forefront.”  Thanks for Listening! Subscribe to Capital for Good on Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Drop us a line at socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu.  Mentioned in this podcast: Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War, (Spiegel and Grau, 2024)

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The youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. This episode is all about the youth vote and it's impact in future elections!Chuck and Mike sit down with Christina Tzintzún Ramirez, Executive Director of Next Gen America, to dive deep into the transformative power of young Latino voters. Drawing on groundbreaking data from battleground states like Texas, Arizona, and Nevada, the conversation unpacks how economic hardship, social isolation, and innovative digital outreach—from barbershop events to gaming platforms—are reshaping political allegiances. Discover why the youth vote is the cornerstone of the Latino vote and what both parties must do to truly invest in this pivotal demographic, all while finding hope amid a rapidly shifting political landscape. Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez is a civil rights leader, former U.S. Senate candidate, author and community organizer, forging a better future for all Americans. Cristina is the Executive Director at NextGen America and previously founded and led two of Texas' largest voting and civil rights organizations: Jolt, a Texas-wide organization focused on energizing the Latino vote, and Workers Defense Project (WDP), winning the passage of local and state laws protecting the rights of hundreds of thousands of workers.Learn more about Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and NextGen America:https://www.cristinatzintzun.orghttps://nextgenamerica.orgX: @cristinanextgen-Recorded February 12, 2025-Young Latino Voters in the 2024 Election (https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Brookings-Young-Latinos-Slide-Deck_Sep12_GRS.pdf)One Week Away From Election Day, Most States Are Behind 2020 in Youth Voter Registration (https://circle.tufts.edu/latest-research/youth-voter-registration-major-challenge-2024-election)California voters in all 58 counties pass Proposition 36 (https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-california/politics/2024/11/16/voters-in-all-58-counties-passed-proposition-36)GOP closes community outreach centers in South Texas, hoping border policy will sway Hispanic voters (https://www.expressnews.com/politics/article/gop-hispanic-outreach-texas-19397572.php)RNC's former Hispanic outreach center in Milwaukee soon to become an ice cream shop (https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/03/28/former-rnc-hispanic-outreach-center-in-milwaukee-remains-vacant/72987260007/)Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more episodes of The Latino Vote Podcast!Watch our episodes on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@thelatinovotepodcastFollow us on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/TheLatino_VoteVisit our website for the latest Latino Vote news and subscribe to our newsletter: latinos.voteIf you want more of our discussions and behind the scenes please join our Patreon (www.patreon.com/thelatinovote) for exclusive content and opportunities!

Antonio Arellano, of NextGen America, joined Danielle to discuss the issues that mattered to young voters in 2024 and what the future of the youth vote looks like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By now, you've likely noticed our refreshed look. We're evolving the show to focus on the inevitable impacts of climate change and the groundbreaking solutions shaping our future.To kick off this next chapter our first guest on Inevitable is Tom Steyer, Co-executive Chair at Galvanized Climate Solutions, a multi-strategy investment firm focused exclusively on the climate transition. A little over a year ago, Galvanize announced the final close of its Innovation + Expansion Fund at over $1 billion, one of the largest climate venture funds ever raised. Tom is also the recent author of the New York Times bestselling book, "Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We'll Win the Climate War," and he wrote the Forward to Project Drawdown.In 2020, Tom was a Democratic presidential candidate with a climate-focused policy agenda, and he participated that year on the primary debate stage alongside now President Joe Biden and now VP Kamala Harris, among many other notable Democratic party leaders. He's the founder of NextGen America, the largest youth voter organization in the USA, which he created in 2013. But Tom hasn't always been focused on the energy transition and climate change. In 1986, he founded Farallon Capital Management, a multi-strategy hedge fund that he ran for over 25 years and grew to hundreds of employees and $20 billion in assets under management. His story of having incredible success in one field and then feeling the inevitable pull to work on the biggest problem of our time is exactly the type of pathway that we plan to explore on this show. *We recorded this episode live during Climate Week NYC, in front of a fantastic audience. We'd like to thank them for joining as well as the folks at ethic for lending their beautiful space and JP Morgan for helping to sponsor the event. In this episode, we cover: [4:55] Tom's book theme: "do the obvious thing"[9:58] Tom's book theme: "the status quo will not go on forever"[13:53] Energy is wealth and how we can collectively retire fossil energy with renewables[17:06] Tom's decision to dedicate his career to climate and his early pathway[21:34] NextGen and the org's origins[23:32] Sharpening your bullshit detector[25:03] What prompted Tom's 2020 presidential run[26:05] The catalyst to Galvanize[29:26] The firm's different focus areas and strategy[34:45] Tom's "five plus one" approach to investing[38:01] The model Tom would like O&G companies to take in the transition[40:45] Thoughts on the "climate war"[44:13] What happens when climate tech is no longer a category[46:56] Tom's thoughts on permitting halting clean energy progress[49:59] Rapid fire topics including China and India[53:13] Hyperscalers and AI[55:01] Tom's policy wish list[59:29] His call to action for listenersEpisode recorded on Sept 24, 2024 (Published on Nov 4, 2024) Stay Connected with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedIn | Cody Simms on XVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to Our NewsletterEnjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.

BET Media Group, the world's largest media company dedicated to empowering the Black community and championing Black culture, is proud to continue its commitment to mobilizing Black voters through comprehensive voter education initiatives, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, leading up to the 5th Annual National Black Voter Day on September 20, 2024. BET has partnered with the National Urban League and civic engagement partners to amplify this nonpartisan initiative. It focuses on empowering Black voters to participate in local, state, and national elections each year, protecting Black voters against disenfranchisement and suppression, and educating them on their collective power.BET is committed to utilizing its national reach, scale, and impact to roll out a suite of activities to maximize voter registration and create high-touch local market engagement in key markets. Civic engagement programming will be featured across linear channels, with lower-thirds displaying QR codes linked to voter registration information. On digital and social platforms, BET will launch voter education and registration campaigns, including public service announcements from the Divine 9 and young leaders, along with influencer and talent engagement. In-market activations will include Vote Fest Rally in Philadelphia, NextGen America and HBCU integrations, and partner events in key markets. BET will also engage broadcast, radio, and print press to amplify the day's importance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

BET Media Group, the world's largest media company dedicated to empowering the Black community and championing Black culture, is proud to continue its commitment to mobilizing Black voters through comprehensive voter education initiatives, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, leading up to the 5th Annual National Black Voter Day on September 20, 2024. BET has partnered with the National Urban League and civic engagement partners to amplify this nonpartisan initiative. It focuses on empowering Black voters to participate in local, state, and national elections each year, protecting Black voters against disenfranchisement and suppression, and educating them on their collective power.On September 20, BET is committed to utilizing its national reach, scale, and impact to roll out a suite of activities to maximize voter registration and create high-touch local market engagement in key markets. Civic engagement programming will be featured across linear channels, with lower-thirds displaying QR codes linked to voter registration information. On digital and social platforms, BET will launch voter education and registration campaigns, including public service announcements from the Divine 9 and young leaders, along with influencer and talent engagement. In-market activations will include Vote Fest Rally in Philadelphia, NextGen America and HBCU integrations, and partner events in key markets. BET will also engage broadcast, radio, and print press to amplify the day's importance.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

The Damage Report host John Iadarola will be joined by Sharon Reed, Host/Commentator and Rebel HQ Contributor for Big News Wednesday! Help Us Meet Our $47,000 Goal: https://go.tyt.com/dncjoin We talk to Mother Jones' Garrison Hayes on his research on black republicans. The Obamas rock the house and roast Trump during their DNC speeches. We interview Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, executive director of NextGen America on the importance of the youth vote in the election. Trump is confused as to why women don't like him. " ** Be part of the Dragon Squad as a YouTube channel member: http://go.tyt.com/join-tdr Follow The Damage Report on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDamageReportTYT/ Help build the Home of the Progressives http://tyt.com/JOIN Subscribe to The Damage Report YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/thedamagereport?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Damage Report on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamagereport?lang=en Follow The Damage Report on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thedamagereport/ Follow The Damage Report on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDamageReport #TheDamageReport #JohnIadarola #TheYoungTurks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson discusses the stakes of the 2024 election and why Trump's denouncement of Project 2025 is unfounded. National Memo editor Joe Conason details his new book, The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism. NextGen America's Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez examines how to motivate young people to vote.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do the newest generation of voters want? What engages them and motivates them? This is a question that's central to 2024, as protests over Gaza continue on college campuses nationwide. Senator Claire McCaskill and former White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri check in with Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, Executive Director of NextGen America, to get at the heart of how to reach this important constituency. And a review of Trump's Time magazine profile, in which he's telling voters exactly who he is. Then, the campaign pros zoom in on Arizona as a case study of the converging issues that will be central in November.

This week, we are pleased to be joined by NextGen America president, Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, for a vibe check on the youth vote. Cristina tells us where we are and how Democrats need to message to hold and strengthen turnout and enthusiasm for Gen Z and Millennial voters. Brian and Glennis also discuss the Time Magazine article that used interviews with Trump and some of his closest allies to outline the dystopia that a second Trump term would bring. In the GROUP CHAT this week - Kristi Noem, puppy killer + Drew Barrymore gets up close and personal with VP "Mamala" Harris. Subscribe to Vibes Only wherever you get your podcasts (probably wherever you're reading this). If you enjoy the show, please consider giving us a rating and review so others can find it. You can WATCH full episodes of Vibes Only on YouTube. Follow COURIER on Instagram, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, and Twitter/X.You can find out more about COURIER at couriernewsroom.com

In a close election, every vote matters. But in the 2020 presidential race, there's a good argument that young voters mattered a lot — and helped tip the scales for President Biden.This year, though, things seem much less straightforward. Polling data shows that Mr. Biden's approval rating has tanked among young Americans. Polls also show that he continues to be hounded by the perception that he is too old for the job. And young activists are creating a public-relations nightmare for the campaign as they protest for more direct action on climate change and demand a permanent cease-fire in Gaza.In this episode, we speak to young voters. We also talk with two leaders of Democratic groups that are focused on young people: Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the executive director of NextGen America, which just conducted a poll of young voters, and Santiago Mayer, the founder and executive director of Voters of Tomorrow.

Joe McCarthy heads to the US and joins Tom Steyer, Wall Street giant and visionary behind Galvanize Climate Solutions and Farallon Capital Management.Transitioning from finance to climate activism in 2012, he safeguarded California's Global Warming Solutions Act and founded NextGen America, rallying record youth voters. Co-founder of Beneficial State Bank and TomKat Ranch, Steyer champions sustainability and justice. His 2020 presidential bid and leadership roles with Governor Newsom and Vice President Biden showcase his influence. Steyer blends financial acumen with environmental passion, offering unparalleled insights at the intersection of finance and climate activism. During the conversation they explore the transformative power of finance with climate activism. Our guest shares insights from Wall Street.Join us for a journey of optimism, purposeful leadership, and leveraging capitalism for global impact from a true investment legend. What we discuss:Early life experiences and their influence.How a trip to Alaska changed everything.The secret's behind Farallon's success.Movement capitalism: where profit meets purpose.Impactful global leadership and it's influence.The role of family wealth in addressing climate change.Impact investing and the emphasis of profitable investments in renewable energy. If you enjoyed this episode, you can keep up to date with more content on our social media channels below. Follow usYouTube: @HighNetPurposeInstagram: @highnetpurposeTwitter: @HighNetPurposeLinkedIn: high-net-purpose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richie & Rigo are back in the studio after a month break. This episode highlights our intentions as a media outlet for 2024.   We also talked about Austin FC's preseason form, 2024 Leagues Cup announcement, Tenoch Huerta's book “Orgullo Prieto” and his event collaboration with NextGen America at UT Austin. Thank you for your support. Don't forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe so we can continue to grow this project.  Social media: @richiecon85, @shotswithrichie & @rigorrdz Intro (0:00) Austin FC (10:23) NextGen Tenoch Huerta (32:27) 2024 Plans (39:47) Links: Golz TV https://golz.tv/ OXF Contact Form https://www.otraxfavor.com/contact-us Tenoch Huerta “Orgullo Prieto https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Tenoch-Huerta/dp/6073821042 Spokeman Graffiti Battle V. 48 https://www.instagram.com/spokesmancoffee/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otraxfavor/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/otraxfavor/support

The civil rights leader behind Texas' Workers Defense Project and Jolt, and now NextGen America, shares her insights on organizing and mobilizing young and Latino voters, the biggest mistake she made while running for the US Senate, and why she grew up believing that people were jealous of her Mexican identity.Follow Cristina on Instagram @cristinanextgen. If you liked this episode, listen to How Monica Ramirez Embraced Solidarity to Build a Movement and Code for America's Amanda Renteria Lost Some Battles, but Is Winning the Political War.

10.24.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA Democratic Party, 4th Trump Ally Guilty Plea, Stop Moms For Liberty, Black-owned Golf Brand After Louisiana's Democratic gubernatorial candidate could not secure more than 26-percent of the vote, they are pointing fingers and trying to regroup.  One candidate who did not get much support from the state's leading democrat will join us to discuss the party's future.  The youth vote is becoming harder to secure.  The president of NextGen America will be here to let us know what's needed to get them to the polls.  Moms of Liberty is facing opposition from the Stop Moms of Liberty movement.   A fourth Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia election case.  We'll show you what  Jenna Ellis had to say about her role in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election. In today's Marketplace, a black-owned lifestyle golf brand that's creating a more inclusive future for golf and making the sport accessible for all.  The founders of Eastside Golf will be joining us tonight. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let's be honest: political groups don't have a great success rate when it comes to their strategic communication tactics. Every election cycle, American voters are bombarded with mailers, emails and text messages that mostly just get trashed or deleted. And when a Political Action Committee like NextGen America is charged with reaching out to younger voters, they face an even more substantial task in motivating the perennially under-performing youth vote to make their voices heard. But this year, NextGen America made headlines nationwide when it leveraged a new, unconventional tactic in its get-out-the-vote efforts for a Wisconsin State Supreme Court race. Using a small team of staff volunteers, the group reached out to young people on the dating app Hinge, urging them to register and pledge their vote on an app that's typically reserved for romance and relationship seekers. And, with success in that race, the PAC is now looking to scale up its tactic for the nationwide presidential election next year. So in this episode, we talk to NextGen America's National Press Secretary Kristi Johnston. She not only pioneered the idea, but led from the front by reaching out to voters on Hinge herself, and she'll share what she learned, how her tactic is different from other forms of youth outreach, and why authenticity is key. Plus, we meet, Noah Turecek, a young man from Wisconsin who matched with Kristi on Hinge, to get his view. Visit podcampmedia.com/survey to give some feedback about the future of the Lead Balloon Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson discusses the many hilarious missteps of the DeSantis 2024 campaign. Cristina Ramirez, President at NextGen America, explains how to motivate young voters in the 2024 election. Corey Robin, the author of The Enigma of Clarence Thomas, brings us up to date on the latest fuckery in the Supreme Court.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremi and Zachary sit down with Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez to discuss young voters and the role they are playing in our democracy. Zachary sets the scene with his poem: "For My Generation and the Story We Will Write" Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez is the president and executive director of NextGen America, the largest youth-vote mobilization organization in the country. She is a millennial, a civil rights leader, and a 2020 U.S. Senate candidate who has spent the last 20 years taking on some of the most powerful special interests in her home state of Texas. Cristina's dedication to lifting up the largest and most diverse generation in history is rooted in her conviction that young people have the power — and the right — to determine the future of our country.

In the latest iteration of voter suppression, members of the Republican Party are trying to prevent college students from voting by getting rid of polling places on campuses and disallowing college IDs as valid forms of identification. They say it's in the name of voter fraud and public safety, but could it also be due to the fact that young voters are casting their ballots for Democrats in record numbers? Andy speaks with NextGen America director Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and Harvard's director of polling John Della Volpe about how young voters are reshaping democracy and whether the Republicans' strategy to suppress them will succeed.  Keep up with Andy on Post and Twitter @ASlavitt. Follow Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez and John Della Volpe on Twitter @cristinanextgen and @dellavolpe. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Support the show by checking out our sponsors! Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/    Check out these resources from today's episode:  Learn about Next Gen America: https://nextgenamerica.org/ Read the latest Harvard Youth Poll: https://iop.harvard.edu/fall-2022-harvard-youth-poll Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/ Order Andy's book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to NextGen America's Press Secretary, Kristi Johnston, about their unconventional strategy to reach young voters this election. Hint: it includes matching on Hinge. Then we talk to Wisconsin Policy Forum Research, Don Cramer, on his new report: In Case of Emergency: More schools turn to short-term licensesGuests: Kristin Johnston, Don Cramer

Host Reed Galen is joined by Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, the President and Executive Director of NextGen America, the nation's largest youth voter organization. They discuss, the ever-changing political landscape of Texas, why Latino voters should never be looked at like a monolith, what motivates young voters, and why economic inequality is such a threat to democracy. If you'd like to connect with The Lincoln Project, send an email to podcast@lincolnproject.us.

Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, President at NextGen America, is back to talk with us about young voters. She talks about whether the rising numbers of young voters we saw during the midterms are sustainable, and what still needs to be done to achieve more young voter participation in our democracy as we progress toward a better America.

This episode features audio from a Center for American Progress Action Fund event on the role of young voters in the 2022 midterm elections and beyond. CAP Action President Navin Nayak, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-FL), Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez of NextGen America, and Rachael Russell of the Hub Project discuss ways to meaningfully engage young voters and how they might shape future elections and policy. Lead producer Erin Phillips also talks about the violent attack on the Brazilian capital and its connection to the January 6 insurrection in the United States.

We speak with the Texas-based President at NextGen America, Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, about what she is seeing on the ground with young voters. Historically, midterm elections hurt the political party in power. Historically, young folks do not come out to vote in high numbers. These are historic times and the Republican Party's full embrace of fascism may have changed the traditional narrative forever.

Younger Voters Turned Out and Were Critical to Outcomes in Battleground StatesToday's LinksArticles & Resources:Harvard University Kennedy School of Government Institute of Politics - Harvard Youth PollTufts University Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE) - Millions of Youth Cast Ballots, Decide Key 2022 RacesTeen Vogue - Youth Voter Turnout in the 2022 Midterms Shows Strong Support for Democrats, Abortion RightsCNN - Analysis: Democrats would have gotten crushed this election without young votersGroups Taking Action:Alliance for Youth Action, NextGen America, Campus Vote Project, Student PIRGS Today's Script:  (Variations occur with audio due to editing for time) You're listening to the American Democracy Minute, keeping YOUR government by and for the people.In September, we reported on expectations of a high turnout of younger voters in the 2022 midterms.  Did that turnout materialize, and what were the consequences?A Harvard Kennedy School study released in late October suggested that 40% of 18 to 29-year-olds said they would “definitely” vote in the midterms.  Then Tufts University's Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement, CIRCLE, found that an estimated 27% of that group DID vote.   That number was historically high, but not as high as the 31% turn out in the 2018 midterms, driven by a reaction to Trump's presidency and the shooting of students at Florida's Stoneman Douglas High School. CIRCLE'S polling found that nationally, 12% of all votes cast were younger voters, and in battleground states, turnout matched 2018's 31%.   Battleground states also saw younger voters break heavily for Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate, Congress & governor.  In Pennsylvania's Dr. Oz/John Fetterman U.S. Senate race, younger voters supported Fetterman 70% to 28%.   In Arizona's Senate race, they backed Mark Kelly over election denier Blake Masters, 76% to 20%.  Data shows that youth turnout was critical to the outcomes of races nationwide. More details on how youth voters of color voted, and what legislation we can expect from state legislatures to suppress youth voting in our next report.We have links to articles and resources at AmericanDemocracyMinute.org  For the American Democracy Minute, I'm Brian Beihl.

SUPD "Midterm Extravaganza Bonanza Part 1 Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more John Avlon is a senior political analyst and anchor at CNN. He is an award-winning columnist and the author of Independent Nation, Wingnuts, and Washington's Farewell. Previously, he was the editor-in-chief and managing director of The Daily Beast and served as chief speechwriter for the Mayor of New York during the attacks of 9/11. He lives with his wife Margaret Hoover and their two children in New York. John's new book Lincoln and the Fight for Peace reveals how Lincoln's character informed his commitment to unconditional surrender followed by a magnanimous peace. Even during the Civil War, surrounded by reactionaries and radicals, he refused to back down from his belief that there is more that unites us than divides us. But he also understood that peace needs to be waged with as much intensity as war.  Dr Christina Greer is hosting a new podcast called The Blackest Questions Christina Greer is an Associate Professor of Political Science at Fordham University - Lincoln Center (Manhattan) campus. Her research and teaching focus on American politics, Black ethnic politics, campaigns and elections, and public opinion. Prof. Greer's book Black Ethnics: Race, Immigration, and the Pursuit of the American Dream (Oxford University Press) investigates the increasingly ethnically diverse black populations in the US from Africa and the Caribbean. She finds that both ethnicity and a shared racial identity matter and also affect the policy choices and preferences for black groups. Professor Greer is currently working on a manuscript detailing the political contributions of Barbara Jordan, Fannie Lou Hamer, and Stacey Abrams. She recently co-edited Black Politics in Transition, which explores gentrification, suburbanization, and immigration of Blacks in America. She is a member of the board of The Tenement Museum in NYC, The Mark Twain House in Hartford, CT, Community Change in Washington, DC, and serves on the Advisory Board at Tufts University in Medford, MA.   She is a frequent political commentator on several media outlets, primarily MSNBC, WNYC, and NY1, and is often quoted in media outlets such as the NYTimes, Wall Street Journal, and the AP. She is the co-host of the New York centered podcast FAQ-NYC, is a host of the The Blackest Questions Podcast and political analyst at thegrio.com, is a frequent author and narrator for the TedEd educational series, and also writes a weekly column for The Amsterdam News, one of the oldest black newspapers in the U.S. Prof. Greer received her BA from Tufts University and her MA, MPhil, and PhD in Political Science from Columbia University.  Antonio Arellano Vice President, Communications Antonio serves as the Vice President of Communications at NextGen America where he oversees the implementation of a national strategy to increase the progressive power of young Americans in politics. As a multimedia and communications expert, his culturally competent campaigns have contributed to the empowerment and mobilization of youth-led movements at the state and national levels. Antonio is based in Texas. Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe Follow and Support Gareth Sever  Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page

Thank you, GenZ, for saving the country. Fox News told one truth and called out the Republican Party. Matthew Dowd nailed it again. Fox News slams GOP: Voters said no thanks to the Republican alternative. They've indicted the Party: Marc Thiessen did not mince his words on Fox News as he pointed out that Americans have rejected the Republican Party despite the headwinds Democrats had. Matthew Dowd nails the election as if he was reading a crystal ball: Thank you, GenZ, for saving the country. Fox News told one truth and called out the Republican Party. Matthew Dowd nailed it again. ‘Young People Saved This Election' for Democrats, Say Progressives: “Don't underestimate the power of a pissed-off generation,” said NextGen America. While control of Congress remained unclear as of Wednesday afternoon, young voters who turned out for Democrats on Tuesday played a key role in blocking a “red wave” that had been anticipated based on previous midterm elections and widely predicted by political pollsters and pundits. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support

NextGen America is the nation's largest youth voting organization that's using innovative digital and field strategies to turn out young voters in key states. On today's episode of The MeidasTouch Podcast, we speak with NextGen America President Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez about the power of young voters in the 2022 midterm elections, and the strategies NextGen is implementing to get these voters to the polls. But politics is not simply about elections. It's about how our elected officials deliver tangible results for their constituents. And with a string a historic wins for the people, Democrats and the Biden administration have never been better suited to make the case for why Democrats have earned the trust of the American people, especially as a brazenly autocratic Republican Party seeks power at all costs. We hope you enjoy our conversation on this edition of The Mighty! On The Mighty, we feature some of the most impactful responses, reactions, narratives, musings, and rants of Meidas content creators and highlight pro-democracy candidates and activists throughout the country. New episodes of the traditional MeidasTouch Podcast featuring drop every Tuesday and Friday morning. Learn more about NextGen America: https://nextgenamerica.org/volunteer/ Follow Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez: https://twitter.com/cristinanextgen Shop Meidas Merch at: https://store.meidastouch.com Join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Remember to subscribe to ALL the Meidas Media Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://pod.link/1510240831 Legal AF: https://pod.link/1580828595 The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://pod.link/1595408601 The Influence Continuum: https://pod.link/1603773245 Kremlin File: https://pod.link/1575837599 Mea Culpa with Michael Cohen: https://pod.link/1530639447 The Weekend Show: https://pod.link/1612691018 The Tony Michaels Podcast: https://pod.link/1561049560 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We attended the Women and the Future of Democracy event at the LBJ Library and felt so connected to the speakers and women around the world more broadly. We discuss our most sobering and valuable takeaways. You can watch the stream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qxUpzbmQmsThe panelists and moderators were compelling, accomplished women who represent a variety of organizations that support democracy at home and internationally.Lauren Leader, Co-founder and CEO, All In Together https://aitogether.org/Cristina Tzintzún (sinzun) Ramirez, Executive Director, NextGen America https://nextgenamerica.org/Sheryl Cole, State Representative, Texas District 46 https://www.sherylcole.com/Pat Mitchell environmental advocate https://www.patmitchellmedia.com/Valerie Dowling director of the women's democracy network, https://www.iri.org/wdn/Naheed A. Farid, Former Member of Afghanistan Parliament @FaridNaheed https://spia.princeton.edu/spia-afghanistan-policy-labNatalie Gonnella-Platts, Director, Women's Advancement, George W. Bush Institute https://www.bushcenter.org/explore-our-work/index.htmlAdela Raz, Former Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to the United States @AdelaRaz

We speak with the Texas-based President at NextGen America, Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, about what she is seeing on the ground with young voters. Historically, midterm elections hurt the political party in power. Historically, young folks do not come out to vote in high numbers. These are historic times and the Republican Party's full embrace of fascism may have changed the traditional narrative forever. 

As the polls closed in Wyoming, the focus over Rep. Liz Cheney became not if she would win the Republican primary for Wyoming's sole congressional seat, but by how much she would lose. And that loss was colossal. On this episode of The New Abnormal, hosts Molly Jong-Fast and Andy Levy discuss whether the left loves Cheney and why she has no chance at becoming president. Then, Jeet Heer, a national affairs correspondent for The Nation magazine and host of the Time of Monsters podcast, joins the discussion to explain why he thinks we need more Republicans like Cheney. Also, Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, executive director of NextGen America, the country's largest organization mobilizing young voters, discusses how she's inspiring the next generation to get involved. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Holyoke Media, en asociación con WHMP radio, emiten diariamente la Síntesis informativa en español a través del 101.5 FM y en el 1240 / 1400 AM. Esta es la síntesis informativa del lunes 2 de mayo de 2022: - Una delegación del Congreso de Estados Unidos encabezada por la presidenta de la Cámara de Representantes, Nancy Pelosi, elogió el coraje del pueblo ucraniano durante una visita a Polonia el domingo, un día después de que los legisladores estadounidenses hicieran un viaje sorpresa a Kiev para reunirse con el presidente ucraniano Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Los legisladores estadounidenses evaluaron las necesidades de Ucrania para la próxima fase de la guerra y Pelosi prometió que Washington apoyaría al país hasta que derrote la invasión rusa de su territorio. Pelosi, demócrata de California que ocupa el segundo lugar en la línea de sucesión a la presidencia después de la vicepresidenta, fue la legisladora estadounidense de mayor rango en visitar Ucrania desde que comenzó la guerra de Rusia hace más de dos meses. Su visita no anunciada previamente se produjo pocos días después de que Moscú bombardeara la capital ucraniana de Kiev mientras el secretario general de la ONU estaba allí. Su visita se produjo dos días después de que el presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, pidiera al Congreso 33.000 millones de dólares para impulsar la lucha de Ucrania contra Rusia, más del doble del tamaño de la medida de ayuda inicial de 13.600 millones de dólares que el Congreso promulgó a principios del mes pasado y que ahora está casi agotada. Con la guerra avanzando en su tercer mes, la medida fue diseñada para indicarle al presidente ruso, Vladimir Putin, que el armamento estadounidense y otras formas de asistencia no iban a desaparecer. La delegación continuó su viaje por el sureste de Polonia y visitó la capital, Varsovia, para reunirse con el presidente Andrzej Duda y otros altos funcionarios. Polonia ha recibido a más de 3 millones de refugiados de Ucrania desde que Rusia inició su guerra el 24 de febrero. FUENTE: AP - A medida que el calendario político avanza hacia las elecciones intermedias de noviembre, una serie de encuestas recientes apunta a una cosa: el presidente Biden tiene un problema con los votantes jóvenes. La nueva encuesta de NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist encontró que el apoyo al presidente se había desplomado 16 puntos entre la Generación Z y la generación del milenio en el último año, para ubicarse en el 37%, el más bajo de cualquier grupo de edad en los EEUU. El cambio climático, la justicia racial y la deuda estudiantil son algunos de los temas clave para los jóvenes, dijo Cristina Tzintzun Ramírez, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de NextGen America, una de las organizaciones de movilización de votos juveniles más grandes del país. Si bien los encuestadores demócratas hacen sonar la alarma, muchos votantes jóvenes dicen que no les sorprende. Biden se desempeñó bien con los votantes jóvenes en 2020, capturando el 61% de los votantes de 18 a 29 años, según AP VoteCast. FUENTE: WBUR. NPR.

Tom Steyer is Co-Executive Chair of Galvanize Climate Solutions, a mission-driven investment platform.Tom Steyer founded and ran Farallon Capital Management, a multi-strategy global investment business based in San Francisco, from 1986 until 2012. During that period, it grew assets from $6mm to $36bn. Over the same time, Tom was also a partner and Investment Committee member at Hellman & Friedman, a multi-billion dollar private equity firm.After retiring from Farallon, Tom dedicated himself to public service and philanthropy, with a focus on climate action. Tom is the Co-Founder of Beneficial State Bank, a triple bottom line community development financial institution founded in 2007 with over $1 billion in assets. Tom is also the Founder of NextGen America, the largest youth voter mobilization organization in American history. Most recently, Tom was a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate and beginning in April 2020 served as co-chair for Governor Newsom's Business and Jobs Recovery Task Force. He also co-chaired Vice President Biden's Climate Engagement Advisory Council to help mobilize climate voters.Tom graduated from Yale and received his MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. 

Today's episode of the Just & Sustainable Economy Podcast comes from our 2017 archives, featuring Labor and Civil Rights Icon Dolores Huerta of The Dolores Huerta Foundation and philanthropist, co-founder of ASBN member company Beneficial State Bank, and founder of NextGen America, Tom Steyer. The conversation was spurred by the documentary film DOLORES, which was screening in festivals at the time and premiered just a few months later. The documentary is a portrait of activist icon Dolores Huerta, who tirelessly led the fight for racial and labor justice. You can find and watch the film at PBS online by searching DOLORES documentary. 

Today we're looking at the youth vote—how important it was in 2020, and how critical it will be in 2022 to have any chance of retaining control of both chambers of Congress. Our guest is Ben Wessel, the former executive director of NextGen America, an organization focused on youth voter turnout. His advice on how to keep young people engaged can't be missed. Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-kos-the-brief/id1549983077?i=1000526586496   The show originally ran June 23, 2021.  

More than half of Americans are under the age of 40, and according to Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez, President and Executive Director of NextGen America, they are facing three crises simultaneously — a climate catastrophe, a democracy in decline, and grotesque income inequality. Cristina is a progressive labor organizer and former 2020 U.S. Senate candidate who truly understands the complexity of the youth vote, especially in her home state of Texas, and particularly within the Latino community. She joins Amanda this week to pull apart the Democrats' mistaken assumption that young voters are all college kids; discuss why campaigns clinging to the ‘young people don't vote' myth after impressive turnout in 2020 do so at their own peril; and, as always, they tackle money in politics. Plus, breaking up Facebook: it's time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NextGen America, the nation's largest youth voter organization, is launching a major campaign across eight states. Executive director Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez joins Joe Garofoli to explain why the progressive organization is investing so heavily in Texas, one of the nation's most conservative states. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Youth Vote Power Young people wield a lot of power when they vote. A whopping 73% of youth who were registered to vote by NextGen turned out to vote. This type of turnout can change the outcome of an election. Because voting is a habit, investing in youth leads to long-lasting change in the electorate. Letting young people know the power they have can make a tremendous difference. Voting Rights and Immigrants The current battle over immigrants is not just about immigration. It is also about race, power, and voting. Purging naturalized citizens, preventing DACA recipients from becoming citizens, and undercounting in the US census are all efforts to enact racist policies and to suppress votes. Keep the Door Open When Cristina first organized undocumented workers in Texas, she was met with hostility from pro-labor unions. Over time, they realized the work she was doing benefited everyone, and are now her allies. Leaving the door open for others to change their mind and work with you is a valuable tool that can yield positive results. FIND OUT MORE: Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez is a civil rights leader and former 2020 U.S. Senate candidate. She has spent the last twenty years taking on some of the most powerful special interests in her home state of Texas, organizing construction workers, immigrant mothers and young voters to build a government and economy that works for all of us. Today, Cristina is the Executive Director of NextGen America, the nation's largest youth voting rights organization. NextGen has registered and mobilized millions of young people to the polls, with the goal of harnessing the power of young people to reshape the political outcomes of our country – not for an election cycle but a generation. Previously, Cristina founded two of Texas' largest voting and civil rights organizations. She founded Jolt, a statewide organization focused on mobilizing the Latino vote, when she was six-months pregnant and in the wake of the 2016 election. Under her leadership, Jolt mobilized tens of thousands of young Latinos and developed some of the nation's most creative strategies to engage young Latinos, like #Poderquince that supports young quinceañeras to use their sweet 15 birthdays as a platform to register and mobilize Latino voters. You can follow her on Twitter @cristinafortx.

Zack Gingrich-Gaylord, communication director of TrustWomen speaks out against the new Texas anti-woman law taking effect recently. Zack visited with Politics Done Right to discuss the Texas draconian abortion law. He wanted to make it clear that it would have very damaging effects on women. He was speaking on behalf of TrustWomen. Jeff Reese, president of Houston Peace & Justice Center, appeared with us to discuss their great work and drive for new membership. He pointer out the purpose of the organization and much more. Many believed the trip by the two Congressmen from the different Democratic and Republic parties was ill-advised. Given the misinformation about the August 31st exit from Afghanistan, their trip turned out to be very important. Why? They provided an objective assertion of the necessity of a quick exit instead of a prolonged quest to evacuate every person using our military. Cristina Tzintzún Ramirez appeared on Politics Done Right to discuss the issues of the day, voter suppression, infrastructure bill, NextGen America, and much more. Cristina is a civil rights leader, former U.S. Senate candidate, author, and community organizer, forging a better future for all Americans. --- If you like what we do please do the following! Most Independent Media outlets continue to struggle to raise the funds they need to operate much like the smaller outlets like Politics Done Right SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel here. LIKE our Facebook Page here. Share our blogs, podcasts, and videos. Get our books here. Become a YouTube PDR Posse Member here. Become a Politics Done Right Subscriber via Patreon here. Become a Politics Done Right Subscriber via Facebook here. Consider providing a contribution here. Please consider supporting our GoFundMe equipment fund here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support

Cristina is a civil rights leader, former U.S. Senate candidate, author, and community organizer, forging a better future for all Americans. Cristina previously founded and led two of Texas' largest voting and civil rights organizations: Jolt, a Texas-wide organization focused on energizing the Latino vote, and Workers Defense Project (WDP), winning the passage of local and state laws protecting the rights of hundreds of thousands of workers. It is easy for us to get into wars and difficult to get out because we have media that entertain warmongers that depend on American's geographical and sociopolitical ignorance. As I watched the Sunday morning shows today, I could not help but attempt to pull out the hairs I no longer have on my head. You see, it was hard to believe that a few hours before a local natural disaster, we were making Afghanistan the top story. Maskhole Misogynist Blind To His Own White Privilege Loses Mind At Miami Airport: It never ceases to amaze me how people who get upset at airports see, “powerless worker”, and not, “protected by Federal law worker. Perhaps it is ignorance, or just a disrespect for labor, but watching this clown swing pole and punch an employee I could not help but think that he comes from serious privilege, unaware of consequences, never been told no, and carries around with him a card of a lawyer for when his dumb ass inevitably gets hauled into the local free hotel. --- If you like what we do please do the following! Most Independent Media outlets continue to struggle to raise the funds they need to operate much like the smaller outlets like Politics Done Right SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel here. LIKE our Facebook Page here. Share our blogs, podcasts, and videos. Get our books here. Become a YouTube PDR Posse Member here. Become a Politics Done Right Subscriber via Patreon here. Become a Politics Done Right Subscriber via Facebook here. Consider providing a contribution here. Please consider supporting our GoFundMe equipment fund here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support

Cristina is a civil rights leader, former U.S. Senate candidate, author, and community organizer, forging a better future for all Americans. Cristina previously founded and led two of Texas' largest voting and civil rights organizations: Jolt, a Texas-wide organization focused on energizing the Latino vote, and Workers Defense Project (WDP), winning the passage of local and state laws protecting the rights of hundreds of thousands of workers. --- If you like what we do please do the following! Most Independent Media outlets continue to struggle to raise the funds they need to operate much like the smaller outlets like Politics Done Right SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel here. LIKE our Facebook Page here. Share our blogs, podcasts, and videos. Get our books here. Become a YouTube PDR Posse Member here. Become a Politics Done Right Subscriber via Patreon here. Become a Politics Done Right Subscriber via Facebook here. Consider providing a contribution here. Please consider supporting our GoFundMe equipment fund here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/politicsdoneright/support

Today we're looking at the youth vote—how important it was in 2020, and how critical it will be in 2022 to have any chance of retaining control of both chambers of Congress. Our guest is Ben Wessel, the former executive director of NextGen America, an organization focused on youth voter turnout. His advice on how to keep young people engaged can't be missed.

Black people are diverse and we often times don't talk about how the Black experience is not the same and how Black immigrants experience a different type of Black experience from Black Americans. In this epsiode I sat down with Azza who is from Sudan and the previous State Director for NextGen America in Arizona.  NextGen America is a progressive organization that mobilizes 18-35 year olds to become civically engaged and vote in crucial elections.   Azza also serve an executive board member for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). CAIR is a grassroots civil rights and advocacy group and America’s largest Muslim civil liberties organization. Lastly, she serves as one of the lead organizers for the Phoenix Women’s March. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kumosunfilteredconvos/message

Tom Steyer, businessman, climate activist and NextGen America founder will be in conversation with Dean Malcolm Clemens Young to reflect on politics in the 21st century in the first week following the inauguration of the 46th President.    Each year Grace Cathedral chooses a theme for reflection, and in 2021 our theme is healing.  Dean Young and Steyer will discuss the current state of our country as we head into a new year with the same problems of COVID-19 and new challenges of 2021, and Steyer's hopes for healing in our divided country.   

Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress. During today's episode, they discuss how, after over a year of campaigning and organizing, a record number of Americans turned out on or before November 3rd to cast a ballot. Although it took several (very long) days for many races to be called, the results for most of them have now been decided—with a couple of notable exceptions.  In Georgia, a battleground state that Joe Biden ultimately won in the presidential race, two different Senate races are heading for a runoff on January 5th. According to Georgia election laws, candidates needed to win 50% of the vote in the November election to avoid a runoff, which none of the candidates for Senate did.  The enormous turnout of young voters, and particularly young voters of color, in Georgia played a significant role in Joe Biden's victory in the state. Now, Senate campaigns are working hard through the holiday season to sustain the momentum from the November election and get out the vote for the two January 5th runoff elections. To break down the role that young voters of color played in Georgia in November and what Senate campaigns must do to earn their votes on January 5th, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by two expert guests: ●Krys White, a political consultant and the former National Black Youth Vote Manager at NextGen America, as well as a founding Member of Our Black Party & Co-founder of Black Millennials 4 Flint. ●And Dominik Whitehead, the national civic engagement director at the NAACP Our Black Party's website is OurBlackParty.org and their Twitter handle is @OurBlackParty.  Krys's Twitter handle is @KrysWhiteSpeaks.  The website for the NAACP is NAACP.org and their Twitter handle is @NAACP.  Dominik's handle is @D_Whitehead87. The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress.  Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne.

Today's guest hosts are Edwith Theogene and Charlotte Hancock, Organizing Director and Communications Director for Generation Progress. During today's episode, they discuss how, after over a year of campaigning and organizing, a record number of Americans turned out on or before November 3rd to cast a ballot. Although it took several (very long) days for many races to be called, the results for most of them have now been decided—with a couple of notable exceptions. In Georgia, a battleground state that Joe Biden ultimately won in the presidential race, two different Senate races are heading for a runoff on January 5th. According to Georgia election laws, candidates needed to win 50% of the vote in the November election to avoid a runoff, which none of the candidates for Senate did. The enormous turnout of young voters, and particularly young voters of color, in Georgia played a significant role in Joe Biden’s victory in the state. Now, Senate campaigns are working hard through the holiday season to sustain the momentum from the November election and get out the vote for the two January 5th runoff elections. To break down the role that young voters of color played in Georgia in November and what Senate campaigns must do to earn their votes on January 5th, Edwith and Charlotte are joined by two expert guests: ●Krys White, a political consultant and the former National Black Youth Vote Manager at NextGen America, as well as a founding Member of Our Black Party & Co-founder of Black Millennials 4 Flint. ●And Dominik Whitehead, the national civic engagement director at the NAACP Our Black Party's website is OurBlackParty.org and their Twitter handle is @OurBlackParty. Krys's Twitter handle is @KrysWhiteSpeaks. The website for the NAACP is NAACP.org and their Twitter handle is @NAACP. Dominik's handle is @D_Whitehead87. The website for "Generation Progress" is www.GenProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @GenProgress. Edwith Theogene's Twitter handle is @WhoIsEdwith and Charlotte Hancock's handle is @CharlatAnne. (Image Credit: Jenny Jarvie / Los Angeles Times)

We’re ONE day away from the election and we want to make sure YOU are ready to vote. Honestly, we live for it. Pop in your headphones and take a listen to the 1 step, 2 steps to voting tomorrow. We run through key questions like what you can wear to the polls, what forms of identification you might need, and more with the Deputy Press Secretary of NextGen America, Briana Megid. Naturally, we also dove into hot topics like the polls and what they mean for the election’s potential outcome and the importance of the Senate. Don’t miss out, listen, and subscribe. Links:https://www.knowyourvote.io/https://nextgenamerica.org/https://iwillvote.com/ https://votewithme.us/

In this episode of Our Future Now!, National Children’s Campaign co-founders Natalie Mebane and Jonah Gottlieb are joined by philanthropist and former democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer, to talk about his work mobilizing Millennials and Gen Z to vote in the 2020 elections. We talk about everything from Tom’s starting point in activism, his organization NextGen America and why this generation can mobilize the change for a better world.   Visit vote4ourfuture.org to learn more about how Zero Hour and the National Children's Campaign are galvanizing Americans to vote on behalf of our nation's 74 million children, who deserve bold climate action and environmental justice.   Learn more about NextGen America at: https://nextgenamerica.org/ Learn more about elections in your area at https://ballotpedia.org/Main_Page Apply for your absentee ballot here: http://www.vote4ourfuture.org/votebymail.html If you’re interested in getting involved with the National Children’s Campaign visit: tinyurl.com/teamncc    This episode of Our Future Now! was produced and edited by Sean Fox for goal17media.com and is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or Spotify.

Invest - We talk with Tom Steyer about how he went from investing in distressed assets with a hedge fund to investing in the future of the planet with NextGen America. Along the way we talk about climate change, Presidential politics, his tartan ties, where money comes from, as well how to mobilize the #youthvote.

Our second episode with NextGen America’s Arizona Press Secretary, Kristi Johnston is a must-listen as we inch closer to election day. We dive into NextGen’s mission to get the youth vote out in record numbers and all of the strategies they have in place to make the magic happen. We also learn about what has stopped young voters from turning out in the past and how we can move the needle on this dilemma going forward. As mentioned in the episode, here are your resources to take action today, https://nextgenamerica.org/vote/ & https://nextgenamerica.org/volunteer/.

Since May, protests have unfolded to denounce the way police interact with Black Americans. Most recently, the shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed father, has grabbed national headlines. Blake was shot in the back seven times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The violent event has resulted in many taking to the street and demanding answers to why this keeps happening.  Maya King, political reporting fellow at POLITICO, and Katie Glueck, national politics reporter for The New York Times unpack how questions surrounding the role of law enforcement could alter November's election. NextGen America is a political group that engages young voters to support progressive causes and candidates. Before the start of the pandemic, they interacted with students in-person on college campuses through voter registration drives and casual conversations about voting. Jared DeLoof, State Director NextGen America explains how they've adapted to the new reality. The idea that disinformation and conspiracy theories thrive on the internet is widely known and has been part of the mainstream conversation since the election of Donald Trump in 2016. Despite attempts to remove bad actors and regulate social media networks, conspiracy theories are still making their way to the forefront of our politics in 2020.  Ben Collins, covers disinformation, extremism, and the internet for NBC, and Cindy Otis, vice president of analysis at the Alethea Group and author of “True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News” describe the methodology behind these nefarious actors and why they're committed to their cause.

Since May, protests have unfolded to denounce the way police interact with Black Americans. Most recently, the shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed father, has grabbed national headlines. Blake was shot in the back seven times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The violent event has resulted in many taking to the street and demanding answers to why this keeps happening.  Maya King, political reporting fellow at POLITICO, and Katie Glueck, national politics reporter for The New York Times unpack how questions surrounding the role of law enforcement could alter November's election. NextGen America is a political group that engages young voters to support progressive causes and candidates. Before the start of the pandemic, they interacted with students in-person on college campuses through voter registration drives and casual conversations about voting. Jared DeLoof, State Director NextGen America explains how they've adapted to the new reality. The idea that disinformation and conspiracy theories thrive on the internet is widely known and has been part of the mainstream conversation since the election of Donald Trump in 2016. Despite attempts to remove bad actors and regulate social media networks, conspiracy theories are still making their way to the forefront of our politics in 2020.  Ben Collins, covers disinformation, extremism, and the internet for NBC, and Cindy Otis, vice president of analysis at the Alethea Group and author of “True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News” describe the methodology behind these nefarious actors and why they're committed to their cause.

Since May, protests have unfolded to denounce the way police interact with Black Americans. Most recently, the shooting of Jacob Blake, an unarmed father, has grabbed national headlines. Blake was shot in the back seven times by police in Kenosha, Wisconsin. The violent event has resulted in many taking to the street and demanding answers to why this keeps happening.  Maya King, political reporting fellow at POLITICO, and Katie Glueck, national politics reporter for The New York Times unpack how questions surrounding the role of law enforcement could alter November's election. NextGen America is a political group that engages young voters to support progressive causes and candidates. Before the start of the pandemic, they interacted with students in-person on college campuses through voter registration drives and casual conversations about voting. Jared DeLoof, State Director NextGen America explains how they've adapted to the new reality. The idea that disinformation and conspiracy theories thrive on the internet is widely known and has been part of the mainstream conversation since the election of Donald Trump in 2016. Despite attempts to remove bad actors and regulate social media networks, conspiracy theories are still making their way to the forefront of our politics in 2020.  Ben Collins, covers disinformation, extremism, and the internet for NBC, and Cindy Otis, vice president of analysis at the Alethea Group and author of “True or False: A CIA Analyst's Guide to Spotting Fake News” describe the methodology behind these nefarious actors and why they're committed to their cause.

This week's guest on ourVoices is the billionaire philanthropist, environmental activist, and former presidential candidate, Tom Steyer. Since leaving the corporate sector, Steyer has pursued an active political career. In 2013 he launched the nonprofit organization NextGen America, which mobilizes young people to vote for Democratic candidates who back progressive positions on climate change, immigration, and education. Last year, Steyer launched his own outside bid for the Democratic presidential nomination. Running on a platform that forefronted the climate crisis, he also advocated for a wealth tax and reparations for slavery. Recently named a co-chair of Vice President Joe Biden's https://www.axios.com/biden-rolls-out-team-to-boost-climate-vote-abad6b06-2b89-4987-8ced-9d195e76449c.html (Climate Engagement Advisory Council) – Aaron White and Freddie Stuart asked Steyer about Biden's newly released https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/14/us/politics/biden-climate-plan.html (climate plan), and whether there is a consensus forming in the Democratic Party around a bold environmental justice agenda.

This week, Tom Steyer joins the show again to talk about his new role as chairman of Joe Biden's Climate Engagement Advisory Council and get his thoughts on the vice president's new climate plan. We also discuss how to drive climate-concerned voters to the polls, what he's learned founding and working with NextGen America, and how he plans to help win down ballot races with GiveGreen. Then, world-renowned climate scientist Dr. Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, explains why he's deeply concerned with new climate modeling data that could suggest greater climate sensitivity to carbon emissions and faster global warming as a result. Dr. Rockström explains how we should react and why 2020 is still a super year for climate action.  Co-hosts Ty Benefiel and Brock Benefiel also discuss their reaction to Biden's climate plan. As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! Subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Thank you to our sponsor Hero Power. Learn more about Hero Power's nationwide Solar Share program. Further Reading: The Gap in Joe Biden's $2 Trillion Climate Plan Reveals the Biggest Fight to Come by Brian Kahn Joe Biden has endorsed the Green New Deal in all but name by Julian Brave NoiseCat

Ben Wessel and John Brougher join The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about their careers in progressive politics and how NextGen America is working to engage and mobilize young voters.

NextGen America is spending $45 million on one of the largest youth voter turnout campaigns in history — and it has a big challenge because many young voters aren’t excited about Joe Biden. NextGen leader Ben Wessel explains how Biden can appeal to the younger generation. | Get unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, we cover:Maggie’s interest in and passion for climate policyHow Maggie found herself in politics, policy and climateHer time and experience as Climate Deputy Director on Washington Governor Jay Inslee’s presidential campaignWhat she learned during the campaignWhat she observed of the landscape of climate stances among the Democratic presidential candidatesHer transition to the role of Climate Policy Director in Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren’s campaignThe founding, mission and work of Evergreen ActionThe need for clear timelines for specific sectors to abandon fossil fuelsWhy clean energy standards are critical for addressing climate changeExamples of meaningful market incentivesThe importance of climate justice and its part in addressing climate changePutting a price on carbon, thoughts on its effectiveness and political feasibilityThe role of the private sectorThe role of nuclear power as a solutionWhy Maggie feels natural gas has no role in a clean energy futureWhether bipartisan support is needed to make progress on climate changeWhat she recommends a potential Biden Administration do to address climate changeLinks to topics discussed in this episode:Evergreen Action: https://evergreenaction.com/NextGen America: https://nextgenamerica.org/“The US can reach 90 percent clean electricity by 2035, dependably and without increasing consumer bills”: https://gspp.berkeley.edu/news/news-center/the-us-can-reach-90-percent-clean-electricity-by-2035-dependably-and-without-increasing-consumer-bills“A Clean Jumpstart for America”: https://www.dataforprogress.org/clean-jumpstart

In episode 114 of America Adapts, Doug Parsons hosts climate activist, billionaire investor and former Democratic Presidential candidate Tom Steyer! Tom and I talk about what’s happening with the coronavirus and reopening; his run for President in the Democratic primary; what a Biden Presidency will mean for climate action and listen in to find out the greatest thing you can do to move the needle forward on climate change! Topics covered: What’s happening with Covid-19 and economic planning? How will Biden respond to climate change? Did the media take climate change seriously in the presidential primaries? Running for president and what that means. Does Tom focus on climate adaptation? What is NextGen America and the importance of voting. Fan of the band Guster! What’s next for Tom Steyer! Donate to America Adapts Listen to America Adapts on your favorite app here! Sign up to be a guest on Cimpatico Studios! Check out what Cimpatico is all about! https://www.cimpatico.com/about https://cimpatico.com/dougparsons Doug Parsons and Speaking Opportunities: If you are interested in having Doug speak at corporate and conference events, sharing his unique, expert perspective on adaptation in an entertaining and informative way, more information can be found here! Now on Spotify! List of Previous Guests on America Adapts Subscribe/listen to podcast on Apple Podcasts. Donate to America Adapts, we are now a tax deductible charitable organization! Facebook and Twitter: @usaadapts https://www.facebook.com/americaadapts/timeline www.americaadapts.org @TomSteyer @NextGenAmerica https://www.facebook.com/NextGenAmerica @guster Links in this episode: https://www.mongabay.com/podcast/ https://www.tomsteyer.com/whats-next/ https://nextgenamerica.org/press/ Lyceum Educational Podcastshttps://www.lyceum.fm/about America Adapts was published in the Federal Reserve Newsletter! Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Strategies to Address Climate Change Risk in Low- and Moderate-income Communities - Volume 14, Issue 1 https://www.frbsf.org/community-development/publications/community-development-investment-review/2019/october/strategies-to-address-climate-change-low-moderate-income-communities/ Article on using podcasts in the Classroom: https://naaee.org/eepro/blog/are-you-using-podcast-your-classroom-you Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/america-adapts-climate-change/id1133023095?mt=2 Listen here. On Google Podcast here. Please share on Facebook! Podcasts in the Classroom – Discussion guides now available for the latest episode of America Adapts. These guides can be used by educators at all levels. Check them out here! The best climate change podcasts on The Climate Advisor http://theclimateadvisor.com/the-best-climate-change-podcasts/ 7 podcasts to learn more about climate change and how to fight it https://kinder.world/articles/you/7-podcasts-to-learn-more-about-climate-change-and-how-to-fight-it-19813 Directions on how to listen to America Adapts on Amazon Alexa https://youtu.be/949R8CRpUYU America Adapts also has its own app for your listening pleasure!  Just visit the App store on Apple or Google Podcast on Android and search “America Adapts.” Join the climate change adaptation movement by supporting America Adapts!  Please consider supporting this podcast by donating through America Adapts fiscal sponsor, the Social Good Fund. All donations are now tax deductible! For more information on this podcast, visit the website at http://www.americaadapts.org and don't forget to subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.   Podcast Music produce by Richard Haitz Productions Write a review on Apple Podcasts! America Adapts on Facebook!   Join the America Adapts Facebook Community Group. Check us out, we’re also on YouTube! Producer Dan Ackerstein Subscribe to America Adapts on Apple Podcasts Doug can be contacted at americaadapts @ g mail . com

Reclaim Our Vote volunteers are sending millions of postcards to people purged from voting rolls in recent years, often in error and without their knowledge. NextGen America's young organizers look for ways to find and register young voters online while campuses are closed by the pandemic. 

Guests: Mark Riffenburg, Nv State Director, NextGen America

Guests: Mark Riffenburg, Nv State Director, NextGen America

Josh (Rosenberg) is joined by Josh (Fryday) for a friendly chat about the world and what's inside of it, around it, and beyond it. Fryday is currently the Chief Service Officer of California, after working in leadership positions with Golden State Opportunity, NextGen America, and countless other impressive stops along the way (including the US Navy). Josh and Josh became friends after the far-from-famous Barnyard Boogie at Walker Creek Ranch, which is a reference that will be lost on many but not all. That friendship is reaching one of many pinnacles right here in episode 93 of Here We Go. So, here you go, into your listening experience. You are appreciated, as Tupac explained to his mother on the Me Against the World album. Okay, onward folks, and on Twitter @jrosenberg957. Be sure to leave a rating on iTunes. Much love.

Bernie Sanders officially drops out of the presidential race, leaving Joe Biden as the presumptive nominee. It’s worth noting how much the Bernie Sanders campaign has fundamentally shifted the Democratic party’s base to the left, even while power in the party still remains firmly entrenched with the neoliberal baby boomers. Writing in In These Times, Megan Day and Michael Uetricht captured the moment perfectly, “Bernie Sanders Started the Revolution, the Rest is Up to Us.” In what appears to be an attempt to woo Sanders supporters to consider voting for him, Joe Biden released plans to lower the Medicare eligibility age to 60 and to forgive some student debt. I don’t know how many times we have to say it, but half-measures and tinkering around the edges just isn’t going to cut it. That was the message sent this week in a letter written to Biden by 8 progressive groups - Alliance for Youth Action, Justice Democrats, IfNotNow Movement, March for Our Lives Action Fund, NextGen America, Student Action, Sunrise Movement, and United We Dream Action: “Messaging around a ‘return to normalcy’ does not and has not earned the support and trust of voters from our generation.” The numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to be devastating, even as some hot spots around the world have begun to see a flattening of their curves. Global confirmed cases: 1,596,496; total deaths: 95,455; total recovered: 354,006; U.S. confirmed cases: 462,135; total deaths: 16,513; total recovered: 25,410; and, nearly 17 million Americans file for unemployment over the past three weeks. Black Americans are getting COVID-19 and dying from the disease at alarmingly disproportionate rates. To anyone paying attention to deep structural racism in the U.S. it’s no mystery as to why. As the New York Times reports, this trend shines a spotlight on what “public health researchers say are entrenched inequalities in resources, health, and access to care.” This week, COVID-19 became the #1 cause of death each day, outpacing heart disease and cancer. Meanwhile, the Radical Christian Right is going off the rails, turning to embrace the coronavirus as some kind of godly messenger. For example, Tony Spell of Life Tabernacle Church in Baton Rouge spoke to TMZ about his decision to defy the Governor’s ban of meetings larger than 50 people. Spell said, “like any revolutionary, or like any zealot, or like any pure religious person, death looks to them like a welcomed friend.”  Necessary listening: Rumble with Michael Moore discussion with Jane McEleavy.  Be warned, there is a high pollen warning across most of PA.  State Senator Robert Mensch, a Republican from Montgomery County, seems to be loving the shift of online meetings. He was caught on a hot mic saying that he liked the online sessions because he could “stare daggers at Muth,” referring to outspoken, progressive Democratic State Senator Kaie Muth, also from Montgomery County. Muth took to Twitter writing, “How was your day teleworking?  Welp, mine was full of #Daggers - misogyny beaming strong in virtual workplaces... too bad we couldn’t pass bills to actually help ppl, instead of mean-mugging on Zoom.” On Thursday, the Wolf administration announced that all Pennsylvania K-12 public and private schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. The PA hospital association is seeking a second round of financial assistance from the PA government just two weeks after Gov. Wolf signed a $50 million aid package.  Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office reports that the PA government may lose as much as $4 billion in tax revenues this year as a direct result of the pandemic. That could leave PA’s budget about $1.8 billion short. We’re flagging this for our shock doctrine report.  Despite Gov. Wolf’s stay-at-home orders, Pennsylvanians are getting worse at social distancing according to a new report. Data from a cell phone data company shows that after some initial successes, since March 26th, Pennsylvania’s are traveling more often and further.  On May 29, Netflix will finally release its new intergalactic comedy, “Space Force,” starring Steve Carell!   Sean got a new toy - actually TWO new toys. Free Will now has its two cider releases ready for your online order and pick up: Kurant Bees - Hard Cider with Honey 5.5% ABV Kurant Earth - Hard Cider w/ Mosaic Hops 5.5% ABV Another plug this week for DDH Love Letter from the 90s. Hazy IPA brewed with oats, Bloody Butcer cornmeal from Castle Valley Mill (Doylestown, PA), and milk sugar, then double dry hopped with Galaxy, Mosaic, and Citra. 7.2% ABV

In Episode 88, Quinn & Brian ask: You voted for clean energy… so why hasn’t it become a thing yet? Our guest is: Dr. Leah Stokes, author of the new book (https://www.leahstokes.com/book) She’s like Captain Planet if Captain Planet was a powerful woman with a Ph.D. in kicking polluters’ asses AND public policy. At the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly why your state is still building or spewing fossil fuels and how you can help burn it all down. The energy system in our country is functioning exactly as it was designed — poorly and toxically — but we do have the ability to reclaim our air, reclaim our water, and reclaim our health if we start working together now. Have feedback or questions? (http://www.twitter.com/importantnotimp) , or send a message to funtalk@importantnotimportant.com Trump’s Book Club: “The Education of an Idealist: A Memoir” by Samantha Power https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3R5XF4WMZE0TV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_2Gr8Ab6RS5WF3 Links: Twitter: (https://twitter.com/leahstokes) Website: (https://www.leahstokes.com/) Leah’s Book: (https://www.leahstokes.com/book) NextGen America: (https://nextgenamerica.org/) Indow Window Inserts: (https://indowwindows.com/) Get the 5 Calls app: 5calls.org Connect with us: Subscribe to our newsletter at (http://importantnotimportant.com/) ! Follow us on Twitter: (http://twitter.com/ImportantNotImp) Follow Quinn: (http://twitter.com/quinnemmett) Follow Brian: (http://twitter.com/briancolbertken) Like and share us on Facebook: (http://facebook.com/ImportantNotImportant) Intro/outro by Tim Blane: timblane.com Important, Not Important is produced by (http://crate.media/) Support this podcast

Join us for our first presidential candidate interview with Tom Steyer. This is a preview of our new upcoming show “Latino Politics & News”. Join co-hosts Tony Diaz, El Librotraficante, Terrell Quillin and the Nuestra Palabra Crew as they talk about politics, art, and culture. Additional guests include: Playwright, Director, and Actor Frida Espinosa Müller with Cara Mia Theater talks about her play URSULA. This powerful one-woman show about immigration was part of Sin Fronteras, Stages Festival for Latinx Theater. Tomás Aguilar, Disaster Recovery Coordinator for Living Hope Wheelchair Association, and board member Guillermo De La Rosa “Memo”. Click here to donate to Nuestra Palabra: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=9CPLMM88TF5BS Bios: Tom Steyer Tom Steyer stepped down as head of his investment firm in 2012 to dedicate all his time to philanthropy and political action focused on making America more just by putting the people, not the corporations, in charge of our democracy. Tom, a self-made billionaire, and his wife, Kathryn Taylor, known as “Kat,” were among the first to sign the Giving Pledge — a commitment to give away the bulk of their personal fortune during their lifetimes. In 2013, he founded NextGen America, a nonprofit group that combats climate change, promotes social justice and increases participation in our democracy through voter registration and grassroots organizing. Frida Espinosa Müller is a Mexican-born artist. She holds her BFA in Dramatic Literature and Theatre from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (U.N.A.M.) and studied physical theater at the Dipomado Teatro del Cuerpo (DTdC) in Mexico City. In Mexico City, she was part of the Company Tespis from 1992 to 1997, founded her own company in 1999 called Seudópodos, and was a member of the Artistic Ensemble of El Laboratorio de La Máscara from 2002 to 2004. In 2005, Frida moved to Dallas to join Cara Mía Theatre Resident Ensemble, where she has served as an actress, designer and teaching artist. For the last few years, Tomas has been busy working on Disaster Recovery for Living Hope Wheelchair Association. The other half of his time is spent on administering database, data, as well as training staff on using technology to continue doing their amazing work. Before coming to Houston, Tomas worked for Progressive Technology Project as a data specialist. He's also worked with Alternatives for Community and Environment and United for a Fair Economy, both in Boston. Guillermo De la Rosa was one of the founders of Living Hope. Memo, as he's called, has done pretty much everything as Living Hope but has focused a lot on media and technology. Memo has been busy the last two years working on the organization’s new website, social media, and training others on using technology. NP Radio airs live Tuesdays 6pm-7pm cst 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. Latino Politics & News will air live Thursdays 2 pm – 3 pm cst, starting March 12, 2020. 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX. Livestream www.KPFT.org. More podcasts at www.NuestraPalabra.org. The Nuestra Palabra Radio Show is archived at the University of Houston Digital Archives. Our hard copy archives are kept at the Houston Public Library’s Special Collections Hispanic Archives. Producer: Leti Lopez. Tony Diaz Sun 7am "What's Your Point" Fox 26 Houston Tues 6pm NP Lit Radio 90.1 FM KPFT, Houston www.NuestraPalabra.org Thurs 2pm Latino Politics & News, starting March 12, 2020, 90.1 FM KPFT Houston, TX.

Democratic Presidential Candidate and founder of NextGen America, Tom Steyer, joined us for Civil Liberties and the Presidency. This event was presented by the Warren B. Rudman Center for Justice Leadership and Public Service and the American Civil Liberties Union of New Hampshire.  https://law.unh.edu/rudman 

Tom Steyer is a 2020 Presidential Candidate, advocate, and billionaire founder and philanthropist (The Giving Pledge and NextGen America). Tom sits down with Brad to talk about his Presidential launch, his love of pick-up sports, and his plan for fixing our democracy.

Billionaire hedge fund executive and environmental activist Tom Steyer is officially making a run for the White House — and putting an aggressive climate action plan at the center of his campaign.In this episode of Political Climate, we speak with the newest contender in the 2020 Democratic primary about why he entered the crowded race, and how he plans to use "emergency powers" to combat climate change.After the first Democratic debate it looked as though the field of presidential candidates could be thinning out. That is, until Steyer entered the race, pledging to spend $100 million on his bid.He boosted his campaign on July 25 with the launch of a bold climate action plan — the only climate action plan to effectively address the climate crisis with the urgency that it demands, according to Steyer.Political Climate sat down with the candidate for an in-depth interview the day after he announced his new climate policy.Recommended reading:Politico: How Tom Steyer would address climate changePBS: What does Tom Steyer believe? Where the candidate stands on 6 issuesFramework for a Justice-Centered Climate PlanPolitical Climate is produced in partnership with the USC Schwarzenegger Institute.Subscribe to the Political Climate podcast via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, Overcast or any of these other services!

Although many climate conversations talk about impacts on future generations, all too often those younger generations are not at the table or in the room. So how are young people taking charge of their climate future? For Isha Clarke, a high school student and activist from Oakland, California, by speaking truth to the senior U.S. Senator from her state. “I think that truth is respectful and that you can speak truth in a way that is compassionate and authentic,” says Clarke, who recently gained fame for a viral video in which she confronts Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein over the Green New Deal. “I think the conversation now isn’t really about Senator Feinstein anymore,” Clarke says as she reflects on that experience and the ensuing coverage, “it's really about politicians in general and power holders in general, who aren’t and haven't been taking the necessary steps to reverse this climate crisis. Feeling a similar frustration at her elders’ failure to act more urgently, 14-year old Sarah Goody organized a climate strike in San Francisco. “Why study for a future that’s not gonna exist?” says Sarah in response to passers-by who question why she’s sitting on a sidewalk rather than in a classroom, “I need to be here now and fighting now for my future.” Sitting alone outside iconic buildings can be a lonely endeavor, so other slightly-less young activists have found their climate calling by getting involved in more organized movements. “I see [it] as a civic duty to be involve to be socially engaged in whatever way I can,” says Morrisa Zuckerman, Bay Area chapter coordinator for the Sunrise Movement, the grassroots organization behind the Green New Deal. She and her colleagues have been pressing lawmakers and candidates to make climate action a top priority – and it’s working. “This Democratic presidential primary is talking about climate change in a way that I don't think any of us necessarily expected,” enthuses Ben Wessel, Youth Vote Director at NextGen America, the environmental advocacy organization founded by billionaire activist Tom Steyer. Wessel has been impressed by the diversity of motivations that have recently been drawing young people to climate politics. “This is one intersectional movement that has to address our racial injustices our climate injustices and our economic injustices,” Wessel says, “I actually think the Democratic primary electorate is recognizing that more than ever before.” Elections have consequences; but without more fundamental changes, shifting political winds can erase hard-fought carbon reductions. That’s why for Julia Olson, Executive Director of Our Children's Trust, the most effective climate solution lies in judicial rather than legislative action. Olson is chief legal counsel for plaintiffs in Juliana versus United States, the lawsuit brought by 21 young people accusing the federal government of violating their fundamental rights under the Fifth Amendment to life, liberty and property by knowingly promoting and subsidizing an energy system that damages climate. “What we hope to do through our case in lifting up the voice of youth in the Judiciary,” Olson explains, “is to secure the binding constitutional mandate that forces the people in the presidency and in the legislature to actually adopt laws and policies that comply with its constitutional obligation.” Guests: Isha Clarke, Student Activist Sarah Goody, Student Activist Julia Olson, Executive Director at Our Children's Trust; Chief Legal Counsel for plaintiffs in Juliana v. U.S. Ben Wessel, Director, NextGen Rising Morissa Zuckerman, Bay Area Chapter Coordinator, Sunrise Movement Related links: Sunrise Movement NextGen Rising Youth v. Gov (Juliana v. United States) Our Children’s Trust Plant for the Planet

This week on the pod, we're happy to welcome Tom Steyer! He's a former hedge fund manager who then turned to political action by founding NextGen America, a nonprofit group that combats climate change, promotes social justice and enlarges participation in democracy. He's also been at the forefront of a movement to impeach President Trump, called Need2Impeach. Be sure to tune in to a great episode!

Kevin Cirilli discusses the end to the partial government shutdown and the indictment of Roger Stone with guests Michael Caputo,  former Trump campaign advisor , Tom Steyer, Founder of Need to Impeach & NextGen America,  Dan Lippman, Politico Playbook Co-Author and Craig Gordon, Bloomberg News Washington Bureau Chief.

Kevin Cirilli discusses the end to the partial government shutdown and the indictment of Roger Stone with guests Michael Caputo,  former Trump campaign advisor , Tom Steyer, Founder of Need to Impeach & NextGen America,  Dan Lippman, Politico Playbook Co-Author and Craig Gordon, Bloomberg News Washington Bureau Chief.

Bill Press hosts with guests Tom Steyer (Need to Impeach, NextGen America), Connor Maxwell (Center for American Progress), and Sabrina Singh (DNC). From what the youngest generation of voters are passionate about to fighting back against voter suppression, to where the DNC sees the biggest opportunity: Bill covers it all.

At a time of powerful youth activism, Heather Hargreaves of Nextgen America is on a mission to inspire young people to vote. 

Stanford Pathfinders with Howard Wolf: "Addressing Problems Facing the US w/ Progressive Political Activist Tom Steyer" Tom Steyer – Former hedge fund manager and current progressive political activist, as well as founder of NextGen America, on his ideas for how to address the many problems facing the U.S. Originally aired on SiriusXM on December 30, 2017. Recorded at Stanford Video.

Tom Steyer, former hedge fund manager, current progressive political activist and founder of NextGen America, discusses his ideas for how to address the many problems facing the United States.

San Francisco's Tom Steyer is a force in progressive politics. A successful former professional investor, Steyer is now dedicated to addressing climate change, inequality, immigration reform, and voter registration and civic engagement. He backs his advocay with personal philanthropy as well as the efforts of his grassroots organization, NextGen America. You may one day see his name on a ballot, as well, and he discusses all this with KCBS Radio's Jane McMillan.