Podcasts about suburban women problem

We knew it was coming, but it's still hard to believe that this is our last episode of The Suburban Women Problem. We have appreciated this community of listeners so much over the past 4 years, and we're so grateful to Jasmine, Rachel and Amanda for continuing to bring their whole selves to 5 seasons of great conversations.This week, RWB founder Katie Paris sends us off - but she's also here to share a little bit about what's coming next! Red Wine & Blue's work is more important than ever in this difficult political time, and we've been hearing two things from our community: women have questions, and we're burned out. Starting next week, we'll run a series of short shareable episodes called "Okay But Why," where we answer some of the questions we've been hearing. Katie also teased a show we'll be producing later this spring about political burnout. The struggle is real and we want to meet our listeners where they're at!So don't go anywhere - unlike many federal departments right now, you will not have an interruption in service! And if you have any questions or thoughts about what podcasts might help you right now, please feel free to reach out.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

The week after last November's election, we knew there was only one person we wanted to talk to: Connie Schultz. We were still immersed in grief, anger, and even despair following Trump's win - and Connie was dealing with her husband Sherrod Brown losing his re-election to the Senate as well.But we loved her advice.... it's our job to make hope possible, not despair convincing.The election results redefined the political landscape in America and the scope of this podcast. But we will continue to support our communities, encourage real conversations, and make hope possible.We'll see you next Wednesday for the final episode of The Suburban Women Problem.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Thanks again for joining us on this look back through 5 seasons of The Suburban Women Problem. Today we're sharing Season 1, Episode 18 - our interview with the late great Cecile Richards.Even at the time, we couldn't believe we were lucky enough to discuss women's rights, reproductive healthcare, and politics with such an inspirational leader as Cecile. But since she passed away last month, we are even more grateful for the opportunity to feature her on the podcast.A lot has changed since we talked to Cecile in September of 2021, but her advice to not wait for instructions and just jump in is as timely as ever.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

In case you haven't heard, The Suburban Women Problem is wrapping up next week to make way for new podcasts out of Red Wine & Blue. As the producer of the podcast, I'm so grateful to Rachel, Jasmine and Amanda for 4 years of great conversations, and to you, our listeners, for joining us on this journey.All endings are sad, but I want to assure everyone that this really isn't good-bye. We're developing new podcasts to meet the moment and we can't wait to share them with you.But for this week, I wanted to give The Suburban Women Problem the celebration it deserves. Every day, I'll be reposting old episodes that were particularly meaningful for us – and, I hope, for you too. I'm starting with our very first regular episode, Season 1 Episode 2, where we talked to Jamie Jara, the mom of a trans daughter, along with the delightful Chasten Buttigieg. It's amazing how far we've come, and yet how much we're still dealing with these very same issues.There's one interpretation of this episode that's awfully depressing. Trump is president again, and people in the LGBTQ community– especially trans kids – are under attack more than ever. But it's important to say this too. Four years later, Jamie Jara and her daughter Dempsey are thriving. Dempsey dreams of becoming of an actress and actually appeared in the HBO show We're Here and was even on stage at the 2023 GLAAD Awards to help accept an award for the show.And Chasten Buttigieg is thriving too! He's continued to publish books and even better, he and Pete become parents of twins.The political landscape may be grim, but they cannot take our joy. And that itself is an act of resistance.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

We talk a lot about self-care, but there aren't enough bubble baths in the world to make us feel better about the news lately. Federal employees are losing their jobs. RFK is against anti-depressants and ADHD medication. Elon Musk is giving press conferences in the Oval Office. Everything feels terrifying, and for good reason.So maybe manicures and bubble baths aren't the self-care we really need. (Although of course we love both!) Maybe the self-care we need is quieter. More compassionate. More creative. More about community.This week, we were honored to talk to author, sociologist, and life coach Martha Beck. Her latest book is “Beyond Anxiety” and who among us couldn't use some tips for getting beyond anxiety these days? She tells us about how we can counter the “anxiety spiral” with a “creativity spiral” and how community is the most powerful and intrinsic part of humanity.Martha talked Amanda and Katie Paris through their own anxieties and gave us so much wisdom that will definitely help us get through the next four years. We hope you get as much out of the conversation as we did.This is the last official interview of The Suburban Women Problem, but we'd love to hear from you about what the podcast has meant to you. We'll read those listener notes on our final episode on March 5th!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Before we get into today's episode, we have an important announcement: after 4 years and 200 episodes, we are bringing The Suburban Women Problem to a close and starting something new. If you've been a loyal listener of the show, we know that might be hard. It's hard for us too. But this show was created in 2021 and the political world is so different now - we want to meet the moment and create new kinds of content that support meaningful action in this difficult time.We've been hearing from our community that so many of you are overwhelmed. Many of us are struggling with grief, fear, and burn-out, unable to engage with the news. So we're planning some content that helps our community stay informed and inspired without getting overwhelmed by the daily news cycle.We'll have a regular episode next week, followed by a week of celebration with all of our favorite conversations. Our last episode of The Suburban Women Problem will air on March 5th, and after that, we'll have all kinds of exciting new content here on the same podcast feed as always. We are so grateful for everyone who's become part of the SWP community and we can't wait to start a new adventure with you.With that said, this week our hosts had a great conversation with Red Wine & Blue COO (and yoga teacher!) LaFonda Cousin about self-care and why so many rights we're fighting for right now should never have become "political" in the first place.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

On Inauguration Eve, Red Wine & Blue held a live virtual event with our favorite historian, Heather Cox Richardson. Heather helped us put things into perspective and reminded us that small groups of people can change history. Over 22,000 people attended the Zoom call, 24,000 watched it on YouTube, and almost 120,000 streamed it on Heather's Facebook page. This is a moment where we can fall apart or all come together to make change - and it's clear which option this community is choosing. If you missed Sunday night's event, we wanted to share it with everyone right here on The Suburban Women Problem.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Emotions are running high this week. But while things remain disheartening on the national stage, we're still celebrating wins on the state and local level. In Virginia, for instance, Democrats just won their special elections for the State Assembly. Not only that, but they won by even bigger margins than expected. And in Ohio, Amanda's husband Casey has been working hard on a law that helps kids access hearing aids. Last week, the bill was finally signed into law.These are the kinds of stories that get missed in the 24/7 coverage of the Latest Terrible Thing That Trump Said. Progress is still happening. We just need to look closer to home.This week, we're joined by A'shanti Gholar, the president of Emerge, an organization that recruits and trains Democratic women to run for office. She's surprisingly upbeat and hopeful — or maybe it shouldn't be so surprising. Despite our painful losses on the national level, Emerge had 570 candidates on the ballot last year with close to a 70% win rate. That's so many amazing women who are now in office, working to improve their communities.Whether you want to watch next week's inauguration or not, just like whether you want to keep consuming national political news, is completely up to you. We need to take care of ourselves and our mental health if we want to keep showing up for our families and communities over the next four years. Just know that there are over 520,000 elected offices in this country and change is possible at all levels. The power of the “new girls network” is only growing.Speaking of the inauguration and emotions running high, nobody keeps us calm like Heather Cox Richardson. She'll be joining us for a live virtual event on Inauguration Eve to help put things into perspective and remind us that small groups of people can change history. You can click here to learn more and RSVP for that event, and if you can't make it live, you can hear Heather in the next episode of The Suburban Women Problem.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Thanksgiving is almost here, and we all know what that means… political debates with your MAGA relatives. If you're already feeling the pressure, you're not alone!Last week, Red Wine & Blue held a virtual event with experts like pod favorite Jess McIntosh and therapist Rebecca Freking. They shared practical tips on how to navigate tricky family discussions and keep things civil (or at least manageable). If you missed the event, we're publishing it on today's Suburban Women Problem podcast feed.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

So far on our miniseries The American Fabric, we've learned more about immigrants and why they come to this country. We've busted myths and decried disinformation. And we've heard immigrants tell their stories in their own words.Today, on the final episode, we're talking about why this year's election is so important. We have the opportunity to choose leaders who understand that immigrants are a cornerstone of this country and want to find humane bipartisan solutions. Leaders who don't demonize vulnerable people for their own political gain. The outcome in November is crucial.The federal government hasn't passed meaningful immigration reform since 1986. On today's episode, we hear more from Congresswoman Delia Ramirez as well as our own Suburban Women Problem co-host Rep. Jasmine Clark about how Republicans are choosing their own political power over policies that would actually help people. Balancing America's national security and humanitarian needs is far from simple, but extremists like Trump and JD Vance aren't interested in solving problems. They want us to be a nation of hate. Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and all of the incredible leaders on the state and local level want to lead us back to our ideals. We're a nation of immigrants. A nation of hope and opportunity. So it's up to us now. We have to talk to everyone we know and make sure they understand what's on the line. Let's make sure that on election day, hope and freedom triumph.Thanks for listening to The American Fabric.To learn more about our guests:Lt. Colonel (retired) Alexander VindmanCongresswoman Delia RamirezDr. Andrea Bonior, psychologist and professorDr. Sara Sadhwani, professor of politics and immigrationDr. Nancy MacLean, political historian and authorFor a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

So far on our miniseries The American Fabric, we've learned more about immigrants and why they come to this country. We've busted myths and decried disinformation. And we've heard immigrants tell their stories in their own words.Today, on the final episode, we're talking about why this year's election is so important. We have the opportunity to choose leaders who understand that immigrants are a cornerstone of this country and want to find humane bipartisan solutions. Leaders who don't demonize vulnerable people for their own political gain. The outcome in November is crucial.The federal government hasn't passed meaningful immigration reform since 1986. On today's episode, we hear more from Congresswoman Delia Ramirez as well as our own Suburban Women Problem co-host Rep. Jasmine Clark about how Republicans are choosing their own political power over policies that would actually help people. Balancing America's national security and humanitarian needs is far from simple, but extremists like Trump and JD Vance aren't interested in solving problems. They want us to be a nation of hate. Kamala Harris, Tim Walz, and all of the incredible leaders on the state and local level want to lead us back to our ideals. We're a nation of immigrants. A nation of hope and opportunity. So it's up to us now. We have to talk to everyone we know and make sure they understand what's on the line. Let's make sure that on election day, hope and freedom triumph.Thanks for listening to The American Fabric.To learn more about our guests:Lt. Colonel (retired) Alexander VindmanCongresswoman Delia RamirezDr. Andrea Bonior, psychologist and professorDr. Sara Sadhwani, professor of politics and immigrationDr. Nancy MacLean, political historian and authorFor a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSAInstagram: @RedWineBlueUSAFacebook: @RedWineBlueUSAYouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Despite all the extremist disinformation, suburban women aren't afraid of immigrants. They're our friends, our neighbors, our spouses. They're us. Immigration isn't a story about fear… it's a story about love.And no one knows this better than our own Suburban Women Problem co-host Rachel Vindman. Her husband Alex came here as a refugee from the Soviet Union when he was only 4 years old. Alex says his immigration story has a lot to do with his patriotism and optimism about The United States. It even made it into the speech he made while testifying in Donald Trump's 2019 impeachment case. "Because this is America," he said. "And here right matters."This week, we have a special 3-episode miniseries to share with you called The American Fabric. It's hosted by Rachel and features conversations with Alex and other immigrants along with a historian, a political science professor, a psychologist, a Congresswoman, and more. We'll have new episodes on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week.The way we think and talk about immigration in the next month and a half could determine the future of American democracy. We're so pleased to share this special series with you and hope it helps you talk about immigration with the folks in your life.Stay tuned for Episode 2 tomorrow!To learn more about our guests:Lt. Colonel (retired) Alexander VindmanCongresswoman Delia RamirezDr. Sara Sadhwani, professor of politics and immigrationSonal Jain, owner of Chamak Dhamak in Akron OHFor a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Despite all the extremist disinformation, suburban women aren't afraid of immigrants. They're our friends, our neighbors, our spouses. They're us. Immigration isn't a story about fear… it's a story about love.And no one knows this better than our own Suburban Women Problem co-host Rachel Vindman. Her husband Alex came here as a refugee from the Soviet Union when he was only 4 years old. Alex says his immigration story has a lot to do with his patriotism and optimism about The United States. It even made it into the speech he made while testifying in Donald Trump's 2019 impeachment case. "Because this is America," he said. "And here right matters."This week, we have a special 3-episode miniseries to share with you called The American Fabric. It's hosted by Rachel and features conversations with Alex and other immigrants along with a historian, a political science professor, a psychologist, a Congresswoman, and more. We'll have new episodes on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week.The way we think and talk about immigration in the next month and a half could determine the future of American democracy. We're so pleased to share this special series with you and hope it helps you talk about immigration with the folks in your life.Stay tuned for Episode 2 tomorrow!To learn more about our guests:Lt. Colonel (retired) Alexander VindmanCongresswoman Delia RamirezDr. Sara Sadhwani, professor of politics and immigrationSonal Jain, owner of Chamak Dhamak in Akron OHFor a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media!Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSAInstagram: @RedWineBlueUSAFacebook: @RedWineBlueUSAYouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

It's been so disheartening to see outlandish and offensive rumors about Haitian immigrants in Springfield Ohio turn into bomb threats, harassment, and arson. But it's also not surprising. It's the inevitable consequence of dangerous extremist rhetoric.During last week's debate, we saw Donald Trump attack immigrants at every turn. And JD Vance just admitted on television that he shared the story about Haitians in Springfield despite knowing it was a lie. “If I have to create stories,” he told Dana Bash of CNN, “then that's what I'm gonna do.”But that kind of negative messaging, those attacks on our neighbors, don't sit well with suburban women. And they certainly don't appeal to young people. This week we're joined by Olivia Julianna, an inspiring Gen Z activist.Olivia tells our hosts that young people care about the same issues as other generations - issues like affordable housing, abortion rights, gun violence, and childcare. So when we talk to the young people in our lives about voting, she advises us to start by asking what they care about. What issues affect them every day? Chances are, you'll be able to connect those issues back to policies that have a tangible impact on their lives.If you want to support Haitian immigrants in Ohio, Community Refugee & Immigration Services and the Haitian Community Help and Support Center are good places to start.Next week, we'll be taking a short break from The Suburban Women Problem to share a 3-episode miniseries about immigration called The American Fabric. Hosted by Rachel Vindman, this series will debunk myths and misinformation, examine what can be done politically, and give immigrants a chance to tell their own story. It'll appear in the regular podcast feed on Wednesday September 25th.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Rachel Vindman is a co-host of the Suburban Women Problem podcast. She is married to retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and during her time as a military spouse they lived in twelve homes in four U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and Germany, Ukraine, and Russia. As is typical for military spouses, she worked a variety of jobs from flight attendant to teacher to retail employee always serving in her community as a volunteer wherever she lived. Rachel and Alex experienced infertility and infant loss so she feels it is her responsibility to speak out about the consequences of the assault on women's reproductive rights in addition to sharing her family's story to raise awareness to the dangers of encroaching authoritarianism and extremism. Rachel found her voice as an activist and plain-spoken political commentator on Twitter/X, where you can follow her @natsechobbyist.

Amanda and Ken discuss Kamala Harris's sudden candidacy, the lackluster response to JD Vance's addition to the Republican ticket, and what this all means for November.  Amanda Weinstein previously worked as a Professor of Economics at the University of Akron, where she studied the quality of life in suburban America. She is currently the co-host of the podcast, The Suburban Women Problem. You can find her on twitter at @ProfWeinstein Visit Lumen.me and use code BOATS to get $100 off your Lumen! Go to Qualialife.com/BOATS for up to 50% off and use code BOATS at checkout for an additional 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel Vindman is the co-host of the Suburban Women Problem podcast and she has her finger on the pulse on all things politics for American women. We discuss abortion, Trump's conviction, Ukraine, and relational organizing.   The goal in this year's election is maintaining American democracy. Relational organizing is about talking to people about what's going on, making sure they know and understand. Being a reliable source of good information and then sharing it is very powerful — and should not be underestimated. We also need to remind people constantly that the ex-president is a convicted felon.   Follow Rachel on X:  https://x.com/natsechobbyist    Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Sponsor:  Thanks AURA. Go to AURA.com/PROTECTION for a 14-day trial plus a check of your data to see if your personal information has been leaked online, all for FREE.   Love Future Hindsight? Take our Listener Survey!  http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=6tI0Zi1e78vq&ver=standard    Take the Democracy Group's Listener Survey! https://www.democracygroup.org/survey   Want to support the show and get it early?  https://patreon.com/futurehindsight    Check out the Future Hindsight website!  www.futurehindsight.com   Read the transcript here:   https://www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/relational-organizing-rachel-vindman  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Rachel Vindman Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

Whether we're talking about the devastating consequences of abortion bans or the legitimacy of Trump's criminal trial, there are too many people in this country who can't seem to handle the truth. Stories like that of Ryan and Jess Hamilton, who couldn't get medical care in Texas after a miscarriage, might be difficult to read but that doesn't make them false. We can only solve problems by facing them head-on, so here on The Suburban Women Problem we want to loudly proclaim that yes, we CAN handle the truth!Gun violence is another issue where we must first confront difficult realities before we can make real change. So this week we're joined by Sefanie Feldman and Greg Jackson from the new White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention. Greg and Stefanie share some wins that they've already been able to accomplish and what got them interested in working on this work personally. We also get to hear what it's like to work with Vice President Harris!Finally, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to summer in this week's Toast to Joy.The Senate vote on the Right to Contraception Act is set for Wednesday 6/5. If you want to learn more about the bill, who voted for it (and who didn't!), and what we can do now, please join us on Tuesday June 11th for an emergency Troublemaker Turnout. You can learn more and RSVP here.And don't forget to sign up for our Substack newsletter! It's free and we'd love to hear from you in the comments.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

The Suburban Women Problem is back! We've missed catching up about the news and sharing our conversations with amazing guests, so we're so excited to be back with you for Season 5.This week, Red Wine & Blue Founder Katie Paris is filling in for Amanda Weinstein. Katie, Jasmine and Rachel chat about all the news from the past 6 weeks, including some truly disheartening abortion bans in Arizona and Florida, and what Red Wine & Blue is doing to help. It's all about having those personal conversations with your friends, family, neighbors, and yes, hairdressers too.Then Rachel sits down for a deep and heartfelt conversation with Amanda Zurawski. Amanda nearly died when her home state of Texas didn't allow her to get the reproductive healthcare she needed, and now she's the lead plaintiff in a court case against the state of Texas.Finally, Katie, Rachel, and Jasmine raise a glass to campaign volunteers, team sports, and the new Pitbull/Dolly Parton collab in this week's Toast to Joy.Have you heard about Project 2025? It's the far-right extremists' vision for America that Donald Trump will implement if he wins a second presidential term. If you want to learn more about Project 2025 so you can spread the word, we invite you to join a virtual event on Thursday, April 18th hosted by the African American Policy Forum. You can learn more and RSVP here.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Last month, Heather Cox Richardson appeared live at the City Club of Cleveland to speak about her new book, Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America. With her was Katie Paris, the founder of Red Wine & Blue. As Heather reminds us, the past doesn't repeat itself; it rhymes. To understand today's political landscape, we must understand how we got here. This fascinating live chat between Heather and Katie explores the state of our democracy, how we got here, and what we do next.The Suburban Women Problem will be back with regular episodes starting on Wednesday, April 17!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

What's it like to be targeted by Donald Trump? What's it like to be viciously attacked and to have one's family under threat due to the ex-President's middle of the night rage tweets?   This is a story of resilience. It's a story of making a difference. But it's also about life being unpredictable and messy - and even having a messy kitchen! Mostly, it's about how to “keep moving forward.”   Rachel Vindman is Co-host of The Suburban Women Problem, an excellent and timely podcast produced by Red Wine and Blue. Rachel and her family faced personal safety issues when her husband, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testified in the first Trump impeachment hearings. Despite the challenges, through the podcast and her beautifully candid Substack Keep Moving Forward, Rachel decided to speak out and use her voice to encourage women to stand up for policies and elected officials addressing issues important to women and families. #keepmovingforward    01:15 Introducing Rachel Vindman: A Voice for Democracy;  03:01 The Power and Pitfalls of Social Media;  08:16 Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age;  13:38 The Political Landscape and Suburban Women's Influence;  22:45 Exploring Family Backgrounds and Personal Journeys;  38:37 Election Day 2016: A Turning Point;  47:26 Navigating Hostility and Protecting Family;  53:19 Confronting Misinformation and Embracing Truth;  55:04 The Journey of Grief and Resilience;  01:06:18 Empowering Voices and Making a Difference;  01:24:22 Exploring Future Projects and Personal Reflections   Let us know what you think. You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/TPandRPod   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Please support our sponsor Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com   redwine.blue/the-suburban-women-problem/   rachelvindman.substack.com/   redwine.blue/

What's it like to be targeted by Donald Trump? What's it like to be viciously attacked and to have one's family under threat due to the ex-President's middle of the night rage tweets?   This is a story of resilience. It's a story of making a difference. But it's also about life being unpredictable and messy - and even having a messy kitchen! Mostly, it's about how to “keep moving forward.”   Rachel Vindman is Co-host of The Suburban Women Problem, an excellent and timely podcast produced by Red Wine and Blue. Rachel and her family faced personal safety issues when her husband, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman testified in the first Trump impeachment hearings. Despite the challenges, through the podcast and her beautifully candid Substack Keep Moving Forward, Rachel decided to speak out and use her voice to encourage women to stand up for policies and elected officials addressing issues important to women and families. #keepmovingforward    01:15 Introducing Rachel Vindman: A Voice for Democracy;  03:01 The Power and Pitfalls of Social Media;  08:16 Navigating Parenting in the Digital Age;  13:38 The Political Landscape and Suburban Women's Influence;  22:45 Exploring Family Backgrounds and Personal Journeys;  38:37 Election Day 2016: A Turning Point;  47:26 Navigating Hostility and Protecting Family;  53:19 Confronting Misinformation and Embracing Truth;  55:04 The Journey of Grief and Resilience;  01:06:18 Empowering Voices and Making a Difference;  01:24:22 Exploring Future Projects and Personal Reflections   Let us know what you think. You can find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/TPandRPod   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Please support our sponsor Meza Wealth Management: www.mezawealth.com   redwine.blue/the-suburban-women-problem/   rachelvindman.substack.com/   redwine.blue/

There has been a tonal shift among Republicans who once saw Trump as a useful tool to achieve their policy aims, but now celebrate him as an example to follow. Dr. Amanda Weinstein discusses this evolution with Ken Harbaugh. Subscribe to the Wild Precious Life podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wild-precious-life/id1562353810 Subscribe to The Suburban Women Problem podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-suburban-women-problem/id1565897152 Support Against All Enemies here: www.patreon.com/KenHarbaugh Credits: Producer and Host, Ken Harbaugh Producer, Mikel Ellcessor Associate Producer, Isabel Robertson Theme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon Hyun Theme music produced by Tony Morales Motion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Today we were honored to be joined by Karine Jean-Pierre! She's the current White House Press Secretary, and she's the first Black and the first openly LGBTQ person to hold that position. She chatted with us about reproductive rights, what it's been like to break so many glass ceilings, and the wins (so many wins!) from the Biden-Harris administration that we can share with our friends. We also dreamed up a collab between Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Tracy Chapman - just manifesting that into the universe!After that, Jasmine, Rachel and Amanda raise a glass to being inspired by our families and to finally learning how to cook rice (we're proud of you, Amanda!) in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”This is our last episode before we take a little spring break, but don't worry, there will still be new episodes in your Suburban Women Problem podcast feed! We're launching Season 2 of our investigative series The Cost of Extremism on Wednesday February 28th. We'll be covering crisis pregnancy centers, the radicalization of young white men, the “crunchy yoga mom to far-right pipeline,” and more. Be sure to tune in every Wednesday!And don't forget to sign up for our Substack newsletter! It's free and we'd love to hear from you in the comments.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

We have an exciting announcement this week: The Suburban Women Problem just launched a Substack newsletter! It's an opportunity for a deeper dive into each week's topic and to share news, Troublemaker stories, pod videos, and more. To subscribe to our Substack, click here or search for “The Suburban Women Problem” on Substack.com.Our guest this week is journalist and transgender rights activist Erin Reed, who has a popular Substack of her own called Erin In The Morning. She also happens to be engaged to one of our favorite politicians, Rep. Zooey Zephyr in Montana! Erin shares how anti-trans legislation is at an all-time high - as of our recording, there were 220 anti-trans bills already introduced in the U.S. That's in just the first 15 days of the year! She also answers our hosts' questions about what exactly gender-affirming care means, what's been going on in Ohio with Governor Mike DeWine, and why sharing trans joy is so important.Finally, Rachel, Amanda and Jasmine raise a glass to hope for 2024, to understanding different perspectives, and to everyone who supports local candidates in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

We're officially back in the swing of things here after the holidays and we're jumping right into it with an interview about public schools. But first, our hosts Rachel Vindman, Amanda Weinstein, and Jasmine Clark catch up about the news. We recently passed the 3-year anniversary of the January 6th insurrection and it's upsetting to see how so many Americans have shifted their views from condemning it to explaining it away. It's so important to have accurate journalism so narratives like “Jan 6 wasn't a big deal” don't catch on. The hosts also discuss the scapegoating and resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay and the bill in OH that would ban gender-affirming care.Then we dive into the importance of education and the role that deeply involved “school moms” can play in saving our public schools with journalist Laura Pappano. We were so excited to talk to Laura about her new book, “School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics and the Battle for Public Education.” She shares what it was like to attend a Moms for Liberty conference, why inclusion is so crucial, and even that she listens to The Suburban Women Problem while she does Peloton. “School Moms” will be available on January 30th and you can read Laura's Vanity Fair article here.Finally, Rachel, Amanda and Jasmine raise a glass to new Akron mayor Shammas Malik, to Jasmine's fantastic fundraising event earlier this month, and to high hopes for a new legislative session in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”This week, Amanda mentioned the bill in Ohio that would ban critical gender affirming care - if you're in Ohio, please call your state reps and tell them to vote no on overturning Gov. Dewine's veto of HB68.And speaking of supporting the LGBTQ community, we're also hosting a live virtual event with author and former pod guest Lesléa Newman to talk about her new book "Always Matt: A Tribute To Matthew Shepard.” The event is on Tues 1/16 at 7:30 Eastern - you can learn more and RSVP here.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Nikki Haley is doubling-down on her refusal to condemn the Confederate cause. At a recent campaign event, referring to the Confederate flag, she said “a leader doesn't decide who is right.” Listen to the Suburban Women Problem podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-suburban-women-problem/id1565897152 Support Against All Enemies here: www.patreon.com/KenHarbaugh Credits: Producer and Host, Ken Harbaugh Producer, Mikel Ellcessor Associate Producer, Isabel Robertson Theme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon Hyun Theme music produced by Tony Morales Motion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

This week we're feeling inspired by the organizing work that women have done in the past, and ready to keep fighting for ourselves and the future. Our hosts shared their heartache over what's happening to Brittany Watts in Ohio - a young Black woman who suffered a miscarriage at home and is now charged with a felony. These laws are terrifying and seek to turn an already tragic situation into a nightmare. The Dobbs decision criminalized abortion and now they're trying to criminalize miscarriage! It's vital that we keep talking about this and we're glad that ABC News highlighted 18 women's personal stories in a recent feature.Then we're joined by Ellen Cassedy, the author of “Working 9 to 5: A Women's Movement, a Labor Union, and the Iconic Movie.” Ellen shares her inspiring experiences organizing office workers and co-founding the 9 to 5 movement back in the 1970s. She discusses some of the ridiculous things that women were asked to do by their bosses and how they fought back. And she also shares the lessons she learned (listen, be flexible, be creative, and lean into diversity) that can help us continue to fight for our rights today.Finally, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to young people and their parents receiving news about college admissions and to winning an award in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”This is our last episode of 2023 and we're so glad you've joined us on The Suburban Women Problem this year. We're taking a week off for Christmas and we'll see you again in 2024!Here at Red Wine & Blue, we're taking this opportunity to celebrate everyday heroes - from our pod hosts to our amazing guests to you! We wouldn't have so many victories to celebrate from this year's election if it wasn't for your support. And now, we're making it easier than ever for you to be a superhero for our sisterhood. To make a donation to our year-end giving campaign, or to learn more, visit pod.redwine.blue/give.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Dr. Alexander Vindman is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who most recently served on the National Security Council. He was thrust into the national spotlight in October 2019 when he testified before Congress during former president Donald Trump's first impeachment hearing. He is currently a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Institute, and leads the national security think tank, the Institute for Informed American Leadership. He's an executive board member for the Renew Democracy Initiative and a senior advisor for VoteVets. He frequently appears on NPR, MSNBC, and CNN and is the author of the book "Here, Right Matters: An American Story". Rachel Vindman is an opinion columnist at USA TODAY and a member of the USA Today Board of Contributors. She's an activist and political commentator and also co-hosts the Suburban Women Problem podcast. Join me and this dynamic power-couple as we discuss the Israel-Hamas war; the hostage crisis; the failure of the Netanyahu government; the rise in rabid antisemitism; the 'forgotten' Ukraine-Russia war; the continued threat to our democracy from Donald Trump and Trumpism; the 2024 election and Alex's twin brother Eugene's candidacy for Virginia's 7th Congressional district seat; and more. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

Nancy MacLean is a historian and professor at Duke University. Her book Democracy in Chains details how the radical right, funded by billionaires, has slowly molded the American political landscape to change the rules of democracy in their favor… all with the help of an economist you have likely never heard of.  Today's episode is guest hosted by Amanda Weinstein. She studies the quality of life in suburban America and is the co-host of the podcast, The Suburban Women Problem. Cancel unwanted subscriptions – and manage your expenses the easy way – by going to https://RocketMoney.com/boats Visit https://Lomi.com/BOATS and use code BOATS at checkout to save $50! Get a free thirty-day supply of SuperBeets Heart Chews and a free full-sized bag of turmeric chews valued at $25 by going to boatsbeets.com Head to https://Rhone.com/BOATS and use code BOATS to save 20% off your entire order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Amanda Weinstein is an Air Force Academy graduate and co-host of The Suburban Women Problem podcast and YouTube series. She and Ken Harbaugh discuss the concerted and organized efforts by GOP extremists to pursue extremist agendas in statehouses and on school boards across the nation. Follow The Suburban Women Problem Podcast here: https://redwine.blue/the-suburban-women-problem/ Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687 Credits: Producer and Co-Host, Ken Harbaugh Producer, Mikel Ellcessor Associate Producer, Isabel Robertson Theme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon Hyun Theme music produced by Tony Morales Motion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

Even as Senator Tuberville continues his hold on senior military promotions, he is spreading disinformation about the military's commitment to equal opportunity. Amanda Weinstein joins Ken to discuss Tuberville's race-baiting rhetoric, and how veterans and military personnel are turning away from the Republican Party. Subscribe to The Suburban Women Problem podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-suburban-women-problem/id1565897152 Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687 Credits: Producer and Co-Host, Ken Harbaugh Producer, Mikel Ellcessor Associate Producer, Isabel Robertson Theme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon Hyun Theme music produced by Tony Morales Motion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

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The Surgeon General of Florida, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, just declared, against all evidence, that the updated COVID booster shot is “unsafe.” Ken Harbaugh and Amanda Weinstein, co-host of the Suburban Women Problem podcast, discuss the possible political motivations behind this attempt to spread disinformation, and how creeping anti-science attitudes within the Republican Party impact all of us. Subscribe to the Against All Enemies podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/against-all-enemies/id1696526687 Donate to Emilia Sykes for Congress here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/es-web?refcode=header-homepage Credits: Producer and Co-Host, Ken Harbaugh Producer, Mikel Ellcessor Associate Producer, Isabel Robertson Theme music by Stephanie Kowal & Seowon Hyun Theme music produced by Tony Morales Motion Designer, Joe Vaccarino

The Suburban Women Problem is officially back! And this season, we're doing things a little differently: not only will the audio hit your podcast player every Wednesday, but you can also watch a video version on YouTube! You can find that link here: pod.redwine.blue/SWP.So this week, you KNOW we had to talk about a Fox News anchor calling us “low-information Chardonnay sippers in the suburbs.” They know all too well the power of suburban women, and apparently they've decided that if you can't beat ‘em, insult ‘em! After chatting about that, we also catch up about the Trump indictments, the upcoming elections, and more.Then, we're joined by Jess Piper - executive director of Blue Missouri, host of “Dirt Road Democrat,” and fierce advocate for public education. Jess chats with the hosts about book bans, PragerU, AP African-American Studies, and why extremists like Betsy DeVos would rather put kids to work than fund their schools. Jess is a force of nature and we were so excited to talk to her this week.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to going back to school in this week's “Toast to Joy.”If you want to stand up against book bans like Jess Piper, we invite you to join us on Thursday, September 7th for a Troublemaker Training. You'll learn how to band together with your neighbors and friends and the best tactics to make your voices heard. You can learn more and register here or by going to redwine.blue.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

This week, Amanda Weinstein is joined by Red Wine & Blue founder Katie Paris to talk about the latest GOP shenanigans to prevent Ohioans from voting for reproductive freedom. In August, voters rejected Issue 1, which would have required a 60% vote on future constitutional amendments. But that wasn't the last Hail Mary pass for Secretary of State Frank LaRose in his attempts to subvert the will of the people. Now, he's pushed through misleading and mansplaining ballot language in hopes of confusing or distracting Ohioans from supporting  the amendment. But Ohioans are smarter than that.The Suburban Women Problem will be back on Wednesday September 6 with a brand-new episode. And if you're in Ohio, make sure you tell everyone you know to vote YES in November. You can sign up to Rally Your Squad at go.redwine.blue/RYSpod.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

I would blame the fake news corporate media for normalizing insurrection and subversion of democratic elections FOUR CORPORATIONS OWN ALL OF OUR MEDIA!!!! WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT AMERICA? CALL DOJ 202-514-2000 TELL THEM TO BREAK UP THE CORPORATE MEDIA MONOPOLY STOP REPEATING TRUMP'S LIE THAT HE WENT TO WHARTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS! HE DID NOT GO TO WHARTON, WHARTON IS A GRADUATE SCHOOL HE BARELY GOT THROUGH UNDERGRAD WITH HIS AUNT MARY ANN DOING HIS HOMEWORK FOR HIM!!!! HE CANT READ OR WRITE AND HAS ZERO INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY. HE THREATENED TO SUE THE UNIVERSITY IF THEY RELEASED HIS TRANSCRIPT SO THEY MUST BE REALLY BAD LOL PLUS HE HAD SOMEBODY NAMED BEN SHAPIRO TAKE HIS TEST FOR HIM TO GET INTO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ACCORDING TO MARY TRUMP'S BOOK TOO MUCH AND NEVER ENOUGH! THEREFORE WE SHOULD BE CALLING ON THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA TO GIVE HIM CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER TELLING EVERYBODY HE WENT TO WHARTON! AND THEM SHOULD REVOKE HIS DIPLOMA SINCE YOU CHEATED ON HIS TEST TO GET IN EVERYBODY KEEPS FORGETTING! THESE PEOPLE HAVE DISQUALIFIED THEMSELVES AUTOMATICALLY THEY ARE INSURRECTIONISTS, REMEMBER?????? THEY ARE DISQUALIFIED AND NOT ALLOWED TO GET ON THE BALLOT

Rachel Vindman, Host of the Suburban Women Problem podcast and wife of retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman, joins us to talk about genuine, kind honesty vs passive aggresiveness and pettiness; We talk about hypocrisy regarding publics appearance and the importance of true authenticity. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're joined by Jill Jonassen to talk about Red Wine & Blue's new limited series podcast The Cost Of Extremism. Our hosts Rachel, Jasmine and Amanda are taking a well-deserved summer break during the month of August, but don't worry - there will still be a podcast in your Suburban Women Problem feed! The Cost of Extremism is a 4-episode deep dive into the true cost of extremism… on our kids, families, and communities.After hearing all about the new pod, our hosts are joined by one of our favorite guests of all time, Jess McIntosh. Jess hosts AMA (that's Ask Me Anything) events with Red Wine & Blue where attendees can ask questions about gender and sexuality without any judgment. So today, we held our own mini-AMA where Jasmine, Rachel, and Amanda were able to ask some of the most common questions that come up at these AMA events - plus a few of their own! Should we be putting our pronouns in our email signature? What exactly is gender-affirming care? And what are some ways we can all think about our own gender, regardless of how we identify? It's okay to have questions, and Jess McIntosh has answers.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to travel, nature, and adventure in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”We'll be on a 4-week break for the month of August but The Cost Of Extremism will be right here in the SWP feed. And we'll be back in September with more episodes of The Suburban Women Problem!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Against All Enemies is a YouTube/podcast series and upcoming documentary film about threats to American democracy. In today's episode, co-host Ken Harbaugh interviews Amanda Weinstein, an Air Force veteran and co-host of the Suburban Women Problem podcast, about Moms For Liberty, which was recently labelled an extremist organization by the Southern Poverty Law Center.    Support Task Force Butler's work to expose extremists and their enablers: https://taskforcebutler.app.neoncrm.com/forms/7

This week we're celebrating Pride Month! In a time when LGBTQ Americans are facing unprecedented attacks in legislation, on social media, in libraries and schools, and everywhere else, we wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate everything they bring to this country. The hosts are joined by Mindy and Lily Freeman, a trans high school student and her mom, to authentically share both their joy and their pain. Personal stories are such an antidote to misinformation, and we're so grateful to both Mindy and Lily for sharing their stories. We're also so impressed by their amazing work with the Gender Cool Project, Project Uncensored, PFLAG, and more.After that, Rachel sits down for an interview with Sarah Kate Ellis, the President and CEO of GLAAD - one of the largest advocacy organizations for LGBTQ people. Rachel and Sarah Kate chat about the importance of representation, the unwarranted hysteria over trans athletes, “parents rights,” and what it was like for Sarah Kate being pregnant at the exact same time as her wife! You can read about her wedding and learn more about “All Moms,” the children's book she wrote with her wife Kristen.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to blended families, school graduations, road trips, and the beautiful diversity of America in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”Red Wine & Blue has been holding AMA events as a part of our Freedom To Parent 21st Century Kids campaign. AMA stands for Ask Me Anything! And on Thursday, June 8th, we're holding a special AMA event for the Gen Xers in our community. So get your 5 disc changer ready, pull on your best oversized flannel, and head down to the rec room with Jess McIntosh for a virtual conversation about gender where you can feel free to ask questions without any judgment. You can learn more and sign up here.We now have some exciting Suburban Women Problem merchandise to share with you as well! There are stickers, t-shirts, and even “Toast to Joy” champagne flutes to rep your love for the pod. You can check it out here: go.redwine.blue/SWPmerch.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

This week, we did something we've never done before: we recorded a live episode in front of our listeners! It was so fun to celebrate our 100th episode with Heather Cox Richardson, some special Troublemakers, women from Red Wine & Blue, and most importantly… all of you!Our lovely hosts - Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein - shared some reflections about imposter syndrome, all the conversations we've had in the past two years, and of course the Republican Party's “suburban women problem.” Then we chatted with everyone's favorite historian, Heather Cox Richardson, about the origins of Mother's Day, the connections between reproductive rights and democracy, and the history of women shaping politics and the world.After that we were joined by Julie Womack, Chief Organizing Officer for Red Wine & Blue, along with her college-aged daughter Sydney! Julie and Sydney share a love of politics and their community, and they talked about what initially inspired them to get involved. Julie also shared more about Red Wine & Blue's new initiative The Freedom To Parent 21st Century Kids. Because right now, a small but vocal minority of parents are claiming to speak for everyone and it's time for mainstream parents to call BS. You can learn more about Freedom To Parent, including all of the fun and informative events we're planning, by going to go.redwine.blue/SWPF2P.And finally, before we wrapped up our event, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raised a glass to Mother's Day, all the women who inspire them, and all the Troublemakers out there in this episode's “Toast to Joy.” And this week, Heather joined us with a toast of her own: to finishing her brand-new book!We now have some exciting Suburban Women Problem merchandise to share with you as well! There are stickers, t-shirts, and even “Toast to Joy” champagne flutes to rep your love for the pod. You can check it out here: go.redwine.blue/SWPmerch.Thanks again for joining us for 100 episodes! We can't wait for 100 more!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Rachel Vindman is an Opinion Columnist at USA TODAY and a member of the USA Today Board of Contributors. She co-hosts the Suburban Women Problem podcast, and is an advisory board member for the Renew Democracy Initiative. She's a prominent activist and plain-spoken political commentator on Twitter, where you can follow her @natsechobbyist. Dr. Alexander Vindman is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who was most recently the director for Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Russia on the White House's National Security Council. He previously served on the Joint Chiefs of Staff and as an attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia. He is the author of The New York Times bestselling memoir Here, Right Matters and also frequently appears on NPR, MSNBC and CNN. Please join us for another fun, fascinating chat with these two awesome people that includes Ukraine/Russia, the gun-violence epidemic, Ron DeSantis and the GOP culture wars, "parental rage" and "parental rights", Donald Trump, the 2024 election and…Lizzo! Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy and Matty Rosenberg @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Associate producer Jennifer Hammoud Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

We're not gonna sugarcoat it - this week, we're mad. We're mad that every episode, there's a new mass shooting to discuss, like some horrible version of Groundhog Day. We're mad that politicians, even Democratic ones, don't seem to be taking any action to fix it. We're mad that a few extremist parents have been controlling the narrative and taking away books, lessons, and conversations from mainstream moms… like the ones who host this podcast! So Red Wine & Blue is calling BS and launching a new initiative called “The Freedom to Parent 21st Century Kids.” We're joined by our very own Katie Paris, the founder of Red Wine & Blue, to tell us more about this Freedom to Parent program. It's going to involve fun events, opportunities to talk to other moms and ask questions, a Banned Bookmobile, and so much more. We can't wait for politicians to address these issues around “parents' rights”; as usual, it's up to moms themselves to advocate for their kids. As Katie says, the real world isn't gonna stop being real; it's just a matter of whether our kids are ready to thrive in it.After that, Jasmine chats with Chasten Buttigieg, our second-ever guest on the podcast! Chasten and Jasmine catch up about how they've been for the past two years, how much Chasten loves being a parent, and the new version of his memoir that he just released for young adult readers called “I Have Something To Tell You.” There are lots of ways to support LGBTQ kids in your community, like starting your own PFLAG chapter or just buying them a copy of Chasten's book! You can pre-order his book or buy a ticket for his in-person book tour at ChastenWrites.com.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to the end of the semester, the future mayor of Akron Shammas Malik, and of course to women getting together to make change in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”This was the last regular episode before our 100th episode live event! If you haven't bought your tickets yet, you only have a few more days. The event will be happening on Monday May 15th and you can find tickets here. We also have a brand-new “I'm Part of The Suburban Women Problem” t-shirt for purchase! You can rep your love for the pod here. Thanks so much for joining us and we can't wait to celebrate 100 episodes with you.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

“America is a melting pot” gets said a lot. But that implies that we're all melting down our differences and becoming the same thing. Instead, we might think of America as a salad: many different cultures, all existing together in the same bowl. Our diversity is our strength, and that's what we're celebrating today.Our Troublemaker of the day is Erika Marquardt, a high school student in Ohio who helped plan her school's diversity event called “Many Cultures, One Bison.” Erika shares why it was important to her to celebrate diversity, what the response was like from the adults in her community, and why it's important to start these discussions at home. Just like adults taking DEI trainings at their workplaces, the work doesn't begin and end on one day; it's a mindset and a lifetime of learning.After that, Rachel sits down with Liz Sohyeon Kleinrock, an anti-racism and anti-bias educator. She and Rachel chat about some misconceptions about DEI trainings, what it really means to be an ally, and how her own personal experiences and identities have shaped her work. They also talk about AAPI Heritage Month and celebrate some amazing Asian-American women in history. To learn more about Liz's work, you can visit her website at teachandtransform.org.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to community events, Sherrod Brown, and The Renew Democracy Initiative in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”It's hard to believe, but we've recorded almost 100 episodes of The Suburban Women Problem. So to celebrate, we're hosting a live virtual event with our very first guest, rockstar historian Heather Cox Richardson! The event will be happening on Monday May 15th and you can purchase tickets here.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

We all want to do our part to change the world, and little changes add up. But sometimes we get inspired to pivot and make a big change… and that's what today's episode is all about! After a dive into the news (seriously, how is there so much breaking news every week?), Amanda, Jasmine, and Rachel are joined by Jill Jonassen. Jill creates videos and hosts Twitter Lives for Red Wine & Blue, but she didn't always work in politics. After Trump's election, she went on a journey that started with getting more involved with school boards and brought her to the work she does today. You can read Jill's Op-Ed here and learn more about her Live conversations here.And after that, Amanda sits down for a chat with Adeline Koh. While on sabbatical from her job as a race and gender studies professor, Adeline started a beauty company called Sabbatical Beauty. Like Jill, she was nervous to quit her job and start something new, but she knew she wanted to dedicate her work to the causes she believes in. Sabbatical Beauty has supported many progressive causes and now they're partnering with Red Wine & Blue on their “Beauty Is Political” line.Finally, Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine raise a glass to unexpected but necessary conversations, husbands, Hawaii, and moms supporting moms in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”It's hard to believe, but we've recorded almost 100 episodes of The Suburban Women Problem. So to celebrate, we're hosting a live virtual event with our very first guest, rockstar historian Heather Cox Richardson! The event will be happening on Monday May 15th and you can purchase pre-sale tickets here.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

April is Earth Month, which makes this the perfect time to talk about the environment and climate change. Justice and democracy are so important, and we can't stop talking about them, but at the end of the day, we all need a planet to live on if we want that justice and democracy to thrive. So this week, Rachel and Jasmine are joined by guest host Malynda Hale to discuss the news, climate change, and why talking to our friends – and our elected representatives – about our values is so important.We're joined by Felice Stadler, the Vice President of Government Affairs with the Audubon Society. Felice shares why she's made a career out of working for climate justice, the overlaps between bird conservation and environmentalism, and why suburban women are the perfect people to get loud about Mother Earth.And after that, Jasmine has an amazing chat with Nivi Achanta, the founder of The Soapbox Project, a newsletter and media platform that helps busy people take action on climate change. It can be hard to know where to start on an issue as big as climate change, but Nivi's newsletter breaks it into bite-sized pieces that anyone can do. She and Jasmine also talk about the really important concept of the Values/Perception Gap. Basically, most of us walk through life thinking that we're the only one who cares about the climate, social justice, or our communities. But research shows that actually, most people do care! So don't be afraid to start a conversation about the climate… chances are, you have more in common with others than you think.Finally, Rachel, Malynda and Jasmine raise a glass to finished projects, New Orleans and meeting other elected officials, and finding connections beyond politics in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”It's hard to believe, but we're almost at 100 episodes of The Suburban Women Problem! So to celebrate, we're hosting a live virtual event with our very first guest, rockstar historian Heather Cox Richardson. The event will be happening on Monday May 15th and you can purchase pre-sale tickets here.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue. You can learn more about us at www.redwine.blue or follow us on social media! Twitter: @TheSWPpod and @RedWineBlueUSA Instagram: @RedWineBlueUSA Facebook: @RedWineBlueUSA YouTube: @RedWineBlueUSA

Rachel Vindman is an American-based writer and the co-host of the "Suburban WOmen Problem" podcast She's married to Alexander Vindman, retired U.S. Army, Lieutenant Colonel, and she's an all-around cool person. Topics: George Santos (if that's his real name) stole money from a veteran who was crowdfunding money to care for his sick dog (the dog died), pictures are surfacing of George (name unconfirmed) dressed up as a drag queen Brazil; Fascist GOPers are hellbent on doing as much damage as they can to blame Biden; what will happen to the debt ceiling; many voters are not always up-to-speed on what the debt-ceiling is and that's okay; what it means if Donald is not legally held accountable and what voters can do to secure democracy again in 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is Thanksgiving and we all have a lot to be grateful for. So today, we're sharing our gratitude. Not only do Amanda, Rachel and Jasmine discuss what they're grateful for– including election results, family, and quality time– but we're also playing some voicemails from you, our listeners, about what you're thankful for too. It's like we're all sharing a big community Thanksgiving Toast to Joy! Thanks for joining us on this Suburban Women Problem journey.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Today we are talking with Jenny Schuetz! In addition to being the author of the phenomenal book Fixer-Upper: How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems, she is a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro and is an expert in urban economics and housing policy. Before joining Brookings, Jenny worked at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. and taught at the University of Southern California.Wanna buy FIXER-UPPER?Wanna know more about FIXER-UPPER? Wanna know more about America's dysfunction(al housing policies)? To hear Jenny in her own words, you can catch her interviews with Ezra Klein on his NYT podcast and with Rachel, Jasmine, and Amanda on The Suburban Women Problem.Come check out our episodes and transcripts at our website, annarboraf.com. Keep the conversation going with fellow Ann Arbor AFers on Twitter and Facebook. And hey, if you wanted to ko-fi us a few dollars to help us with hosting, we wouldn't say no.Support the show

Today we are talking with Jenny Schuetz! In addition to being the author of the phenomenal book Fixer-Upper: How to Repair America's Broken Housing Systems, she is a Senior Fellow at Brookings Metro and is an expert in urban economics and housing policy. Before joining Brookings, Jenny worked at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, D.C. and taught at the University of Southern California.Wanna buy FIXER-UPPER?Wanna know more about FIXER-UPPER? Wanna know more about America's dysfunction(al housing policies)? To hear Jenny in her own words, you can catch her interviews with Ezra Klein on his NYT podcast and with Rachel, Jasmine, and Amanda on The Suburban Women Problem.Come check out our episodes and transcripts at our website, annarboraf.com. Keep the conversation going with fellow Ann Arbor AFers on Twitter and Facebook. And hey, if you wanted to ko-fi us a few dollars to help us with hosting, we wouldn't say no.Support the show

This week, Rachel Vindman and Jasmine Clark are joined by Jo Carducci (JoJoFromJerz), filling in for Amanda Weinstein. There's now only four weeks until the midterms and that means we only have a short time left to talk about how important this election is. And one of the best ways to convince people is to find the issue that speaks to them… for some people, that's abortion; for others, it's democracy; for others, it's schools. So we're going to focus on each of those topics over the next couple episodes and today, we're starting with schools. The hosts are joined by Kim Biondi, an English teacher in North Carolina who left education after 21 years because of right-wing extremists. Kim shares what she loved about teaching and what made her decide to leave. In retaliation for standing up for students and books, Kim was called out by name at school board meetings and attacked by a Moms for Liberty group. But even now that she's retired, she's still standing up for students with a grassroots group called Guardians Against Book Banning. Jasmine then sits down with Grace Lynch, the producer and host of Teaching Texas - a podcast that takes a deep dive into the American education system. In an election year with raging debates around education, this new podcast charts how Texas has dictated American education over the last sixty years and examines how the fight over our children's classroom has only intensified today.Finally, Jo, Jasmine and Rachel raise a glass to birthdays, dissertations, and successful campaigning in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”If you're listening to The Suburban Women Problem, you're already tuned in to what's at stake in this election. Now we need you to make sure that your friends and neighbors are too. That's where RWBVotes comes in. It's an easy and fun way to keep track of the 10, or 20, or 30 friends that you're committing to talk to about why this election is so important. You can sign up at https://go.redwine.blue/rallyswp.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Alexander Vindman is a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who most recently served on the National Security Council. He was thrust into the national spotlight in October 2019 when he testified before Congress during former president Donald Trump's first impeachment hearing. He is the author of the book "Here, Right Matters: An American Story". Rachel Vindman is an opinion columnist at USA TODAY and a member of the USA Today Board of Contributors. She's an activist and political commentator and also co-hosts the Suburban Women Problem podcast. Join me and this smart, fascinating, funny, charming dynamic power-couple as we talk about life, love, family, the Republican Party, Trump, Biden, Putin, Russia, Ukraine, Curb Your Enthusiasm/Larry David, Harry Styles and more! Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a messege: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Radio Free Rhinecliff and Andy Ostroy Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

If you listen to this podcast, you know that suburban women are a key voting bloc coming into the midterm elections. And they are fired up – about abortion rights, about their kids' schools, about voting rights, and so much more. So this week, we're taking a moment to talk about what exactly is on suburban women's minds right now. One of our favorite organizers, Julie Womack, drops by the pod to discuss what she's been hearing on the ground. Rachel adds what she's been hearing from women on her Troublemaker Tour, and Jasmine and Amanda talk about what they've been hearing in their communities. Everyone agrees that pundits and the media get a lot wrong about suburban women, like the idea that we'll “forget” about reproductive rights, or that we'll just vote with our husbands. (If anything, it's the other way around! Republicans are starting to have not just a Suburban Women Problem, but a Dad Problem as well.)Rachel then sits down with Sarah Longwell of The Focus Group podcast. Sarah recently ran a focus group with suburban women and she shares those findings with Rachel. She also chats about her “flippers” – women who voted for Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020 – and how she thinks they're likely to vote this year.Finally, Amanda, Jasmine and Rachel raise a glass to working parents, attending the Congressional Black Caucus conference, and to Amanda's daughter getting to see the White House in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”With the election just around the corner, it's time to organize... like a woman! That means digging deep, getting vulnerable, and finding our courage. On Monday, October 10, Abbi Jacobson from A League of Their Own and Piper Perabo from Yellowstone are joining forces with Red Wine & Blue because they believe in the power of women supporting women. You can find out more about this exciting virtual event at redwine.blue.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Thursday, September 22nd, 2022 Today, in the Hot Notes: NYAG Tish James drops the hammer on Donald, Don Junior, Ivanka, Eric, and the Trump Organization; Merrick Garland had filed charges against 47 defendants in a scheme to defraud the pandemic food program of $250M; Mike Lindell is suing Merrick Garland to get his phone back; Ohio candidate JR Majewski lies about his military service; and E Jean Carroll plans to sue Donald using New York's new sexual assault law; plus Allison joins the Suburban Women Problem podcast for a special crossover episode. The Suburban Women Problem podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-suburban-women-problem/id1565897152 Follow the Podcast on Apple: http://apple.co/beans Follow AG and Dana on Twitter: Dr. Allison Gill  https://twitter.com/allisongill https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote https://twitter.com/dailybeanspod Dana Goldberg https://twitter.com/DGComedy Follow Aimee on Instagram: Aimee Carrero (@aimeecarrero) How We Win Fund swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Crimes & Crimes & Crimes t-shirt: https://www.dailybeanspod.com/shop/ Listener Survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short Have some good news, a confession, a correction, or a case for Beans Court? https://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Want to support the show and get it ad-free and early? https://dailybeans.supercast.tech Or https://patreon.com/thedailybeans Promo Codes Thanks to Athletic Greens for supporting The Daily Beans. Go to athleticgreens.com/dailybeans and get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.

Thursday, July 7th, 2022   Rachel Vindman is the host of the Suburban Women Problem podcast and wife of retired Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Vindman. We discuss the disenchantment of suburban women with our politics–who historically vote in very high numbers, our personal responsibility to use our voices for change, and the war in Ukraine.    One of the fastest ways to mitigate domestic issues like inflation and high gas prices is to help Ukraine defeat Russia. This would ease pressure on the world wide economy. Policy makers can and should listen to the priorities of their constituents and legislate accordingly. Being a resource to your network of family and friends to demystify things that they've seen in the news is an effective form of activism.   Follow Rachel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/natsechobbyist    Follow Mila on Twitter: https://twitter.com/milaatmos    Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Sponsors Thanks to Avast for supporting Future Hindsight! Go to Avast.com to learn more about Avast One.   Love Future Hindsight? Take our Listener Survey! http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=6tI0Zi1e78vq&ver=standard    Want to support the show and get it early? https://patreon.com/futurehindsight    Check out the Future Hindsight website! www.futurehindsight.com     Credits: Host: Mila Atmos  Guest: Rachel Vindman Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producers: Zack Travis and Sara Burningham

The Supreme Court's leaked opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade may or may not impact the midterm elections. We talked to a group of swing voters (women from swing states who voted for Trump in 2016 and Biden in 2020), and they weren't happy about it. Rachel Vindman, co-host of the podcast The Suburban Women Problem, joins Sarah to listen to…other suburban women. They also discuss how the group feels about the Biden presidency. Love the show but hate the ads? Bulwark+ members get to listen to an ad-free version of the show. Sign up here: https://plus.thebulwark.com/subscribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, Jason and Ravi are joined by two guests! First,  they talk to Josh McLaurin - J.D. Vance's former law school roommate who shared Vance's cynical texts about Trump - about Vance's win in the Ohio primary and his outlook on the Republican party. Then, Katie Paris from the organization Red Wine and Blue joins the boys to talk through the ramifications of the Supreme Court's draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, and how Katie and suburban moms across the country are fighting against book banning and extremism on the right.If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. Helix is offering up to $200  off all mattress orders and two free pillows for Majority 54 listeners - head to helixsleep.com/majority54 now and get matched with a customized mattress that will give you the best sleep of your life. Get $30 off your first order of coffee you'll love at drinktrade.com/m54.Find a smarter rate for your loan by going to upstart.com/majority54. Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard and Adesuwa Agbonile. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on InstagramJosh on Twitter Katie on TwitterRed Wine and Blue

Amanda Weinstein is a Professor of Economics at the University of Akron who studies the quality of life in suburban America. She is also the co-host of the podcast, The Suburban Women Problem. You can find her on twitter at @ProfWeinstein Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jill and Victor are joined by renowned activist and host of “The Suburban Women Problem” podcast Rachel Vindman to look at her life journey and her family's role in the impeachment of Donald Trump.  They take on the dangers of political extremism, how our national rhetoric heated up beginning with Obama's Presidency, and the erosion of standards in the public square. Mentioned On The Show: Rachel on My Journey From The Republican Party, Through Grief, To Advocacy Get More From Rachel Vindman: Twitter | The Suburban Women Problem Podcast  Get More From Victor and Jill:  Jill Wine-Banks: Twitter | Facebook | Website | Author of The Watergate Girl: My Fight For Truth & Justice Against A Criminal President | iGen Politics Victor Shi: Twitter |Medium | Blog w/Jill Wine-Banks |  Former Biden Delegate: @Bideninaugural | iGen Politics Email iGen Politics at igp@politicon.com

We have such an amazing guest on the pod this week… Senator Cory Booker! Ever since Trump “warned” suburban women that Cory Booker would be coming to our neighborhoods if Biden got elected, we've been excitedly waiting for him to visit. And this week, he dropped by The Suburban Women Problem!But before we get to Senator Booker, hosts Jasmine Clark, Amanda Weinstein, and guest host Katie Paris talk about the inspiring women of Ukraine, schools, and an article Amanda co-wrote where she discovered that job growth is actually more tied to great schools and parks than it is to tax cuts for businesses. (Yet again, policymakers should be listening to moms!)Then the hosts are joined by Red Wine & Blue's organizing director Julie Womack. Julie drops by to tell everyone about the brand-new Parent Playbook, a fun guide full of helpful advice for moms who want to organize in their communities. Julie also talks about some of the amazing women she's met through her work with Red Wine & Blue and how she considers an “activist” to be anyone who cares about their community.And then it's the moment we've all been waiting for… our interview with Cory Booker! Amanda and Katie sit down with the Senator to discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, hope, book bans, comfort TV, and his grandma. And of course he destroys a few right-wing talking points while he's at it. Finally, the hosts raise a glass to best friends, proud Sports Mom moments, and to inspiring women in the military in this week's “Toast to Joy.”For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

A lot of schools might be on spring break this week, but with public education at the center of so many right-wing attacks, there's no break for teachers. So in this episode, we're putting America's teachers front and center!This week, Red Wine and Blue hosted a roundtable discussion with four public school teachers to hear about what they've been going through… in their own words. Book bans? Critical Race Theory? Covid? Angry parents at school board meetings? Teacher shortages? We talk about all of it and more.But before we get to our panel of teachers, hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein dig into what they've been seeing in the news. Rachel gives an update on Ukraine, Amanda talks about rising gas prices, and everyone gets furious over the dangerous abortion bills in Missouri and Texas. (As Jasmine says, “if you've never had a period, you should not be writing bills about pregnancy. Period.”)Finally, our hosts raise a glass to rest and recovery, seeing family (and discovering that all three hosts are big sisters!), and of course to amazing teachers in this week's “Toast to Joy.”If you enjoy The Suburban Women Problem, you might like White Picket Fence - a podcast from Wonder Media.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Amanda Weinsten, professor of economics and co-host of "The Suburban Women Problem" podcast joins us to talk about the time the mob camped out in front of her house to harass her, her family, and her children. Call-in at 1-866-416-RICK (7425) to join the show.Want more #RickShow? Go to https://www.thericksmithshow.comThe Rick Smith Show streams live every weeknight from 9p-11p EST on YouTube & Twitch TV, and the show runs every night in prime time on Free Speech TV starting in January 2022. Be sure to add the FSTV channel on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, on the FSTV iOS app, or find it in the regular channel lineup on DirecTV or Dish.Radio listeners – You can find us in most major markets, including New York City on WBAI 99.5 FM, Los Angeles on KPFK 90.7 FM, Chicago on WCPT AM 820, Columbus on 98.3/92.7 FM, Minneapolis on AM950, and many others. Check your local listings.Questions or comments? Email Rick@thericksmithshow.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Frank Figliuzzi sits down with Rachel Vindman - thrust into the national spotlight when her husband, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman blew the whistle on Trump's not so perfect call to Ukraine. She now hosts the podcast, "The Suburban Women Problem". Mrs. Vindman talks candidly about her personal journey and what lies ahead for her, and our nation. Follow Frank's guest: Rachel Vindman https://twitter.com/natsechobbyist https://www.redwine.blue/the-suburban-women-problem Follow Frank on Twitter: Frank Figliuzzi https://twitter.com/FrankFigliuzzi1 Promo codes: Thanks  Athletic Greens.  Go to https://athleticgreens.com/frank to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.  Download June's Journey FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Frank Figliuzzi sits down with Rachel Vindman - thrust into the national spotlight when her husband, Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman blew the whistle on Trump's not so perfect call to Ukraine. She now hosts the podcast, "The Suburban Women Problem". Mrs. Vindman talks candidly about her personal journey and what lies ahead for her, and our nation. Follow Frank's guest: Rachel Vindman https://twitter.com/natsechobbyist https://www.redwine.blue/the-suburban-women-problem Follow Frank on Twitter: Frank Figliuzzi https://twitter.com/FrankFigliuzzi1 Promo codes: Thanks Athletic Greens. Go to https://athleticgreens.com/frank to get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase.  Download June's Journey FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to a brand-new season of The Suburban Women Problem! On today's episode, Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein catch up about their holidays and the news (Covid, Ukraine, and GA Governor Kemp's recent “Hail Mary” speech). They also start a conversation about the recent rise in book-banning, a conversation we're going to keep having all year... or at least until the right wing stops trying to ban knowledge. The hosts are joined by writer and Wisconsin mom Tasslyn Magnusson, who has been attending school board meetings and compiling data on book bans across the country. Tasslyn gives some great advice about how you don't need to yell or recite talking points in a school board meeting; you just need to speak up on behalf of teachers, students, and books.Then the one and only Soledad O'Brien joins Rachel to discuss her new HBO series, “Black and Missing,” along with what she thinks the media tends to get wrong. Soledad and Rachel chat about the importance of framing when telling a story… who's doing the framing? And why? They also find time to discuss Soledad's hopes for 2022, how she tweets at the cast of "Criminal Minds," and what she's learned about life and parenthood through horseback riding.Finally, our hosts raise a glass to victories in Georgia sports and Ohio politics, along with celebrating new opportunities for growth and conversations in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”Next week, Red Wine and Blue will be launching something big to fight against book bans. Be sure to follow us on Twitter at @Redwineblueusa to learn all about it!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Last May, Red Wine & Blue brought together three amazing women—Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein— to host a podcast that gives a voice to suburban women. Not the stereotype, but REAL suburban women: women who are diverse, women who have been getting involved in their communities, women whose votes will be pivotal in the upcoming Midterm elections. Each week, we feature guests like Alyssa Milano and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood alongside real moms who are doing great work for their communities. If you joined us for Season 1, we are so excited to have you back with us for Season 2. And if this is your first time listening to the pod, welcome aboard! This season is already jam-packed with incredible guests and meaningful topics. We'll see you every Wednesday with a brand-new episode of The Suburban Women Problem.

We hope you've been enjoying a safe and happy holiday season with your loved ones!We've been gearing up for our big Season 2 launch (coming Wednesday January 19) but we didn't want to leave a Suburban Women Problem sized hole in your podcast player for too long. So this week we're bringing you a special episode of the show... instead of interviewing a guest, today our hosts are interviewing each other! Tune in to learn more about Amanda Weinstein, Jasmine Clark, and Rachel Vindman as they ask each other questions about their lives, being a mom, their first celebrity crush, who they'd want to be stranded with on a deserted island, and a lot more.And as always, we invite you to sign up for one of our Troublemaker Trainings! They're fun events where you can learn strategies to stand up for your values and for the kids in your community.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Rachel Vindman, co-host of the Suburban Women Problem Podcast, says they live in and embrace their diverse neighborhoods, and politicians should stop trying to use diversity and race to scare them. Follow us on Twitter. We're @podcastcolors.

Rachel Vindman, co-host of The Suburban Women Problem Podcast discusses how her husband Alexander Vindman's unfair dismissal from the National Security Council and loss of his military career, led them to speak out against authoritarianism.

This is our final episode of Season One, can you believe it? We've had 32 weeks of amazing guests and incredible conversations, 32 sets of Rapid Fire questions and 32 Toasts to Joy. So today, Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein chat about their favorite moments from Season One and what they've loved about hosting The Suburban Women Problem. The hosts reflect back on some of their favorite guests (Chasten Buttigieg! Lauren Underwood! Heather McGhee! Connie Schultz!) and some of their favorite “everyday women” who have joined us as well. We even get a quick update from Jaime Jara from Episode 2 and Maya Guy from Episode 12 (spoiler: everyone's doing great, and Maya won her election!). Then Jasmine, Amanda and Rachel close us out with the final Toast to Joy of the year.We hope everyone has a happy and healthy holiday season. We'll see you on January 19 when we kick off Season 2 with a very exciting guest! Tune in to today's episode to hear who it'll be...And as always, we invite you to sign up for one of our Troublemaker Trainings! They're fun events where you can learn strategies to stand up for your values and for the kids in your community.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

This week is Thanksgiving and we thought it would be a good time to focus on family. So in the spirit of spending time with family, today we're reposting our episode with the one and only Alex Vindman.Earlier this year, Alex joined his wife Rachel Vindman and co-hosts Amanda Weinstein and Jasmine Clark to chat about his book, Here Right Matters. They talked about Trump's fateful phone call with the President of Ukraine, why Alex decided to report that call, the trolls and criticisms they've had to deal with as a result, and how Alex absolutely doesn't regret doing the right thing.Not only is this week a time for family and gratitude, it's also a great time to remember why doing the right thing matters more than ever.Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

This weeks episode we Zoomed in with Rachel Vindman who is the Cohost of the "Suburban Women Podcast" as she was visiting the UK and we discussed the Virginia Governors election results and if the Democrats should be sounding the alarm on the 2022 midterms. We also spent time talking about the issue and role CRT will play in the midterm elections. Rachel does devote some time to giving Tyler advice on what to wear to an upcoming Nelly concert. Ryan and Tyler also conduct a Supreme Court of Toxic Masculinity and expose Josh Hawley.

CW: loss of a childRachel Vindman has become a political activist. She co-hosts The Suburban Women Problem podcast by Red Wine and Blue. Oh, and her husband, Ret. Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman, is the one who testified at Trump's first impeachment hearing about what he heard in the call with the Ukrainian President. Rachel shares how her husband's actions changed his career path and continues to cause scrutiny in their lives.Rachel talks with us about the good, the bad, and the surprisingly wonderful things that happen with this kind of spotlight. We learn more - beyond the sensationalized facts - about what it truly FELT like to endure this. She talks about how deep grief and loss provides perspective and continues to set the tone for how she lives each day. She credits the American people for propelling her willingness to show up just as she is, particularly over the last couple years. It's a testament to staying true to one's values and convictions no matter the cost or who you're up against. You'll be inspired by her honesty, fortitude, and positivity.  Therapy highlight: What is a trauma response? What to do when an emotional expression is incongruent from the actual feeling.Links:Sun Counseling and WellnessInstagram: yepigototherapy The Suburban Women ProblemHere, RIght Matters

Today, we're reposting a past episode of The Suburban Women Problem. Before mask mandates were the hot-button issue of the day, the right wing was trying to make us all afraid of Critical Race Theory. And we bet that pretty soon they're going to try again to make us afraid of an honest education for our kids. So let's keep this conversation going.On this episode, hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein discuss Critical Race Theory and what our children are being taught in school about race and American history. They talk about the history they weren't taught when they were in school--for example, about the Tulsa Race Massacre--and how we have to provide our kids with the truth about our history if we want to equip them to be good citizens and empathetic humans.Then Amanda gets the opportunity to talk with New York Times best-selling author Heather McGhee. Heather's new book is “The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together.” Heather and Amanda discuss what all Americans have lost by treating history and public services as a zero-sum game... and they bond over their love of economics, barbecue, and John Legend.If you feel like you could use some support in your community figuring out how to respond to anti-mask, anti-vax, or anti-CRT messaging in your local community and it would feel good to hear from other women who are facing this stuff too, we invite you to sign up for one of our “Troublemaker Trainings”!For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

On today's episode, Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark and Amanda Weinstein dig into the pandemic, sharing their anxiety about sending their kids back to school and frustration over anti-vaxxers and how medical science has become so politicized. And this week, Jasmine answers questions from you, our listeners! From “should my kids wear a mask on the playground” to “is Covid just going to be around forever,” Dr. Jasmine dishes out data and wisdom.Then Rachel gets the chance to sit down with Dr. Leana Wen. Dr. Wen is a physician and public health professor, a CNN medical analyst, and the author of a new book, “Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health.” Rachel and Dr. Wen discuss strategies for keeping kids safe at school, the unfortunate backlash against public health, toddlers, boba tea, and one of Dr. Wen's favorite sayings: “public health saved your life today―you just don't know it.”Then Amanda, Jasmine and Rachel raise a glass to young people, to going back to school, and to our hard-working medical heroes in this week's “Toast to Joy.”Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Dr. Jasmine Clark  is an epidemiologist, Lecturer of Microbiology and Human A&P at Emory University School of Nursing and she's the Representative of the GA State House of Representatives in House District 108. She also co-hosts The Suburban Women Problem podcast by Red Wine & Blue. She's  truly leaving her mark on the world!!!We talk about her learning to not internalize things and act like everything is okay as she leaned in to gaining clarity and owning the struggle! Dr. Clark uses one of my favorite analogies I've ever heard for her WHY behind starting therapy. We talk about the intersections of race & gender and the value of having a scientist as part of policy making, being okay with questioning things, and continually making space to care for herself amidst grief, incongruence, and being so busy.Crazy question time includes our shared love for karaoke and Maya Angelou!Therapy highlight: using busy-ness as a coping strategy and avoidance and encouragement for learning how to just BE.

Today we have a special episode of The Suburban Women Problem! Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman—AKA the man who testified against Trump in the first impeachment hearing, AKA our lovely host Rachel Vindman's husband—joins the pod to chat about his brand-new book and why doing the right thing matters more than ever.Rachel, along with fellow co-hosts Amanda Weinstein and Jasmine Clark, chat with Alex about Trump's fateful phone call with the President of Ukraine, why Alex decided to report that call, the trolls and criticisms they've had to deal with as a result, and how Alex has never regretted doing the right thing.After that, Rachel and her husband ask each other questions one-on-one about how it felt to go through that experience together. They chat about why he decided to write a book, how Alex handles seeing her attacked by online trolls (he says he wishes he could challenge them to a duel!), how Rachel has taken care of her mental health through all of this, and more. They even find time to ask each other fun questions like who they'd cast to play each other in a movie version of their lives, their favorite binge-watch, and what title Rachel would choose if she wrote her own autobiography.Then Amanda, Jasmine and Rachel raise a glass to summer, listening to scientists, and the brave Capitol Police officers who testified at the January 6th commission hearings in this week's “Toast to Joy.”Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

On today's episode, Amanda Weinstein, Jasmine Clark and Rachel Vindman talk about taking our involvement to the next level— whether that means running for office, supporting a candidate, joining a grassroots organization, or hosting a podcast! Jasmine discusses what drove her to run for state representative in Georgia, while Amanda mentions her dedication to local issues and Rachel talks about why she joined The Suburban Women Problem. Our hosts also chat with Maya Guy, a suburban mom from Virginia who recently decided to run for school board. Then Jasmine gets the chance to sit down with Nan Whaley. Nan has served as the mayor of Dayton since 2013 and she's now running for Governor of Ohio. Nan and Jasmine share stories of why they ran for office and hope to inspire other women to do the same… but they also find time to bond over karaoke, 80s movies, Tina Fey, and ice cream.Then Amanda, Jasmine and Rachel raise a glass to teachers, taking time for family and friends, and saying “why not” to opportunities in this week's “Toast to Joy.”Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

On today's episode, Amanda Weinstein, Jasmine Clark and Rachel Vindman get vulnerable about their self-love journey. Jasmine discusses the different standards she's held to as an elected representative than her male colleagues, and Rachel mentions the personal attacks on her appearance that she had to deal with after her husband testified against Trump. Our hosts also chat with Andrea Wilson, a mom and stand-up comedian from Boise who has dealt with body positivity issues for her entire life. Then Amanda interviews body activist, author, artist, and all-around inspiring woman Amy Pence-Brown. Amanda and Amy talk about self-love, why body positivity is political, Brené Brown, Kevin Bacon, and thrift shopping. Finally, our hosts raise a glass to good books, new challenges, and getting caught in the rain in this week's “Toast to Joy.”Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

On today's episode, Red Wine and Blue founder Katie Paris is filling in for Jasmine Clark. Katie, Rachel Vindman, and Amanda Weinstein discuss their experiences with Christianity—especially evangelical Christianity—and how it's shaped their lives, their perspectives, and their politics. They also talk with Hannah Dasgupta, a mom from suburban Ohio; Hannah grew up in a conservative evangelical church and although her politics have changed since then, she hasn't lost her faith.After that, Rachel sits down with Kristin Du Mez, the author of one of her favorite books, Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation. Rachel has been singing Kristin's praises on Twitter ever since she read her book, so she was thrilled to chat with her about the intersections between faith, evangelical culture, sexism, racism, and Donald Trump. Finally, our hosts raise a glass to their children, camp, and the unexpected thrill of farm equipment in this week's “Toast to Joy.”Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

On today's episode, hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein talk about social media. When it comes to Twitter and Facebook, it's easy to find the bad and the ugly… but what about the good? Social media can be a powerful tool to bring people together and organize around issues that we care about. To learn more, the hosts chat with Julie Womack, the head organizer for Red Wine and Blue. Julie discusses the simple power of talking to your friends about politics and how we can use social media to create positive change.Then Jasmine gets the incredible opportunity to chat with Sharon McMahon. Sharon has built a huge community around her Instagram account SharonSaysSo, where she educates people about history and the government. They talk about her community of “governerds,” combating misinformation, and Sharon's favorite historical insults. Finally, our hosts raise a glass to positive experiences on social media—and the importance of logging off sometimes—in this week's “Toast to Joy.”Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

On today's episode, hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein talk about the myth of “pulling yourself up by your bootstraps.” America loves to idealize self-reliance and independence, but the truth is, none of us made it to where we are today by ourselves. So our hosts discuss the family, friends, and community care that helped them become the successful women they are today. They explore the importance of empathy and recognizing that other people's life experiences have shaped them in ways we may not understand.They chat with Beverly Batte, one of the women behind the scenes of this podcast, about her experience growing up in Appalachia. Beverly explains how the kindness of strangers and the kindness of her community helped her rise out of poverty. She blasts JD Vance for perpetuating the harmful “bootstraps” myth and shows us just how hollow that myth really is.Then Amanda sits down with Sheryl WuDunn, author of Half The Sky and Tightrope: Americans Reaching For Hope, about the poverty crisis in America and the importance of empathy. Finally, our hosts raise a glass to their supportive communities and the National Parks in this week's “Toast to Joy.”Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

On today's episode, hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein talk about anger. They discuss the injustices in the world and in their personal lives that make them angry, and how women often aren't allowed to express anger. And Jasmine reminds us that as a Black woman, she's given even less space to show her anger because she'll be stereotyped as an “angry Black woman.” Then they all discuss how to channel our anger into meaningful change.They speak with Adrienne Martini, who wrote a book called “Somebody's Gotta Do It: Why Cursing at the News Won't Save the Nation, But Your Name on a Local Ballot Can.” Adrienne explains how her anger over the 2016 election pushed her to run for local office in her conservative district… and win!Then Rachel sits down with Amy Siskind, the activist and author who organized the We The People March and created The Weekly List, a catalogue of all the authoritarian and “not normal” things that happened under the Trump administration. Amy chats with Rachel about how her anger over sexism, particularly the treatment of Hillary Clinton, propelled her into activism.Finally, our hosts raise a glass to supportive friends and Opal Lee's role in getting Juneteenth designated as a national holiday in this week's “Toast to Joy."Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

On today's episode, hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein discuss how women have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic and how we as a country need to value the work that women do, both in the workplace and at home. They reflect on their own experiences over the past sixteen months as they tried to balance work, childcare, and the emotional labor that all too often falls on women's shoulders.They speak with Heidi Lewis, who recently went viral with a photo of herself working from her bathtub while entertaining her toddler. Heidi's attempt to occupy her daughter while tackling workday tasks felt all too familiar for the millions of moms who were left without options last year when daycare centers closed across the country.Then Jasmine gets the opportunity to talk with the Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and Congressman from NY Hakeem Jeffries. They chat about being at home with their kids during the pandemic, how we can create policies that support women, and his favorite classic New York foods. Finally, our hosts raise a glass to well-earned vacations, local small businesses, and reconnecting for a few weeks without kids in this week's “Toast to Joy."Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

On today's episode, hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein discuss the one-year anniversary of George Floyd's death. When George cried out for his mother, moms across America felt that cry in their hearts and began working for justice. But despite a year of protests and conversations, it still seems impossible to gain any traction on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Jasmine mentions a fellow legislator in Georgia who would rather talk about “Black on Black violence” than take any action to protect Black lives.And speaking of laws that have failed to pass, our hosts then discuss the recent Senate vote to block a commission that would investigate the attempted insurrection on January 6. From there, they discuss QAnon and right-wing misinformation more generally... what exactly is QAnon? And how do we deal with loved ones who have been sucked into Q or other conspiracies? To learn more, they chat with Lisa Reese, who lost her relationship with her sister over QAnon.After that, Rachel gets the opportunity to chat with Connie Schultz. Connie is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, columnist for USA TODAY, an author, and the wife of Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown. She and Rachel discuss the events of January 6th, how Connie deals with trolls on social media, what makes her laugh, and how she ended up with a trash bag full of boxes of hair dye. Finally, our hosts celebrate the supportive women in their life in this week's “Toast To Joy.”Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.In today's episode, hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein discuss the CDC's new guidance on masks and whether they're feeling ready to jump back into normal life this summer. After that, our hosts discuss the wave of Voter ID laws that have suddenly been cropping up across the country. Rachel and Amanda admit that they didn't realize how restrictive some of these voting laws were until they saw the effects first-hand. And for another perspective, our hosts speak with activist and organizer Mari Yepez, who grew up in Arizona and has worked to get out the vote since the age of 19.Then Amanda interviews Nse Ufot, the CEO of The New Georgia Project, the organization started by Stacey Abrams to defend voting rights in Georgia. Nse reveals what Stacey said to convince her to join the organization (hint: it involved brunch!), the strangest thing that's happened to her on Zoom, and her favorite binge-watch of the pandemic.Finally, our hosts celebrate their grandmothers, parks, and being lifelong learners in this week's “Toast To Joy.”For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.In today's episode, hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein chat about the Republicans' growing suburban women problem. First they discuss the Liz Cheney news and how there's no room in the GOP for a woman who speaks her mind. Jasmine shares her own story about speaking out against the “good ole boys” in the Georgia Legislature.Then our hosts discuss the right wing's culture war against trans children and the deluge of anti-trans bills all across the country. Rachel, Jasmine and Amanda admit that trans issues aren't a subject they know a lot about, but they explore the topic with compassion and kindness. To help them understand more, they speak with Jaime Jara, a mom in Florida who has been fighting against anti-trans legislation on behalf of her beautiful trans daughter Dempsey.And after their conversation with Jaime, Jasmine sits down with Chasten Buttigieg to talk about the importance of LGBTQIA+ representation, his memoir I Have Something To Tell You, his favorite wine, and what he's learned during the pandemic. Finally, our hosts celebrate their families and our growing return to normalcy in this week's “Toast To Joy.”For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Suburban women helped decide the 2020 election. But we're just getting started. Are you ready to be part of The Suburban Women Problem? Sign up here to join our amazing community of women.In this very first episode, we invite you to get to know our incredible hosts. Rachel Vindman is a suburban mom with foreign policy chops who left the Republican Party after her husband, Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Alexander Vindman, was fired for standing up to Trump. Jasmine Clark is a suburban mom and scientist who flipped a seat in the Georgia legislature to become the first Black woman ever to represent her district. And Amanda Weinstein is a US Air Force veteran, suburban mom, and economist who left the Republican Party when she couldn't reconcile its values with her evangelical Christian faith or basic economics.Our hosts interview Red Wine and Blue founder Katie Paris about the organization, this podcast, and the power of suburban women. Then Rachel interviews historian Heather Cox Richardson about how this moment compares to other inflection points in US history, the power of women's voices, and the surprising origins of Mother's Day.Finally, our hosts celebrate their moms, daughters, and friends in this week's “Toast To Joy.”Learn more about Rachel (@natsechobbyist)Learn more about Jasmine (@JasmineForHD108)Learn more about Amanda (@ProfWeinstein)You can subscribe to Heather Cox Richardson's newsletter here.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

Check out The Suburban Women Problem, a new podcast from Red Wine & Blue. Hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein chat with women across America about how politics affects their lives, their families, and how to become a part of the growing “suburban women problem.”Coming May 12th. Subscribe now so you don't miss a thing!