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Thursday, April 3rd, 2025Today, Susan Crawford has defeated Brad Schimel in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race while Democrats ate into Republican leads in two Florida House districts; Elon Musk's disclosure of a planned Social Security fraud arrest troubles top law enforcement officials; Judge Dale Ho has dismissed the charges against Eric Adams with prejudice; ousted DOJ officials are set to testify before Congressional Democrats Monday; a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore funds for programs that provides legal services to unaccompanied minor children in immigration proceedings; Tesla sales tanked 13% in the first quarter; trump tells insiders that he's benching Elon Musk; sources reveal that Mike Waltz had over 20 Signal chats he used to coordinate official work; it's “liberation day” where Trump is going to liberate you from your money; and Allison delivers your Good News.Guest: Perry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPHPerry N. Halkitis, PhD, MS, MPH (he/him/his) | Rutgers School of Public HealthCHIBPS | Rutgers School of Public HealthGuest: Yasmin RadjySwing Left | SwingLeft.org@swingleft.bsky.social on BlueskySwing Left - YouTubeSwing Left (@swingleft) • InstagramProfile for Swing LeftThank You, AG1New subscribers, go to drinkAG1.com/dailybeans to get a FREE $76 Welcome Kit, bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box when you sign up.Stories:An Exceptional Day For Democracy - by Allison GillRepublicans reel as Dem over-performances hit a swing state and MAGA country - POLITICOWaltz's team set up at least 20 Signal group chats for crises across the world - POLITICOTrump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon - POLITICOElon Musk's disclosure of planned Social Security fraud arrest troubles top law enforcement officials: Sources - ABC NewsOusted DOJ officials to testify before congressional Democrats Monday - CBS NewsJudge temporarily restores funding for legal aid for migrant children - ABC NewsGood Trouble:Call your senators and cite the upcoming hearing with former DOJ officials, and ask them for hearings on Signal Gate and the Deportation of people without due process. Let them know you understand they don't have subpoena power, but that we need to Benghazi the shit out of these massive scandals. Tell them to attempt to subpoena people and make noise when they're voted down by Republicans. Ask for more filibusters and more objections to unanimous consent. Ruben Gallego is going to block Trump's VA picks and Schiff is going to block Ed Martin's confirmation. Tell them to follow Cory Booker's example and do more! Contacting U.S. Senators | senate.gov From The Good NewsWhere's Dave McCormick Town Hall"Resistence Rangers" Create Website Of Removed Queer And Transgender Stories From NPS SitesCensored Content | Explore Hidden Stories — Resistance RangersAn Exceptional Day For Democracy - by Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

Monday, March 31st, 2025Today, we're just hours away from the Wisconsin Supreme Court election which will decide the balance of the highest court in the state; law firm Skadden Arps gives $100M in free legal services; the plaintiffs in the Alien Enemies Act case have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction as Judge Boasberg extends his temporary restraining orders; the Trump administration is looking to gut funding to combat child labor abroad; Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul is shot down by the courts after suing to stop Elon from buying votes; RFK Jr is gutting the vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office at HHS after forcing out the FDA's top vaccine scientist; Amy Berman, Judge Jackson if you're nasty, has blocked the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; Pete Hegseth hired his brother and then brought his wife to sensitive Pentagon meetings; an appeals court says that Trump CAN fire members of the NLRB and MSPB and plaintiffs Wilcox and Harris are going to seek an en banc reversal; DOGE plans to rebuild the Social Security Administration's code base; thousands turn out for the Tesla Takedown protests over the weekend; a piece on how to think like a dissident; and Allison delivers your Good News.*A previous version of this episode included an interview with Swing Left's Executive director Yasmin Radjy. That interview was meant to run on Thursday. For more about Swing Left and their upcoming 3 to Win campaign check out SwingLeft.org on April 3rd. Thank You, HomeChefGet 18 Free Meals, plus Free Shipping on your first box, and Free Dessert for Life, at HomeChef.com/DAILYBEANS.  Must be an active subscriber to receive free dessert.Stories:The ACLU Has Filed for a Preliminary Injunction in the Alien Enemies Act Case | MuellerSheWroteFederal judge halts Trump administration's policy of deportation to third countries | Miami HeraldFederal judge blocks mass firings of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau workers | CBS NewsJudge blocks Trump executive order targeting law firm tied to Mueller probe | CNN PoliticsTrump administration moves to cut programs that fight child labor abroad | The Washington PostAppeals court clears way for Trump to fire members of labor and workforce protection boards | CBS NewsThe top FDA vaccine official is forced out, cites RFK Jr.'s 'misinformation and lies' | NPRRFK Jr. to gut vaccine promotion and HIV prevention office, sources say | CBS NewsDOGE Plans to Rebuild SSA Code Base in Months, Risking Benefits and System Collapse | WIREDHegseth's younger brother is serving in a key role as liaison and senior adviser inside the Pentagon | AP NewsHow to Think (and Act) Like a Dissident Movement | The BulwarkGood Trouble: The American Psychological Association just suspended their diversity standards under pressure from the Trump admin. Fuck that shit. I wrote a letter to the APA telling them that I am suspending my membership until they reverse this capitulation to fascism and dumb anti-science bull shit.  Good trouble for everyone: write or call the American Psychological Association and tell them that diversity is crucial to mental health.Mailing address:American Psychological Association750 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20002-4242Telephone: (800) 374-2721 or (202) 336-5500Trump and Musk are attempting an illegal power grab is a crisis we must stop. HandsOff2025.comFederal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. From The Good NewsSocial Security Fairness Act: Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) update | sea.govDancing Well: The Soldier ProjectFrom Seattle to Miami, anti-Musk protesters gather at hundreds of Tesla locations | NPRVocational Rehabilitation Program - Texas Workforce CommissionReminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! Federal workers - feel free to email me at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen.Share your Good News or Good Trouble:https://www.dailybeanspod.com/good/ Check out other MSW Media podcastshttps://mswmedia.com/shows/Subscribe for free to MuellerSheWrote on Substackhttps://muellershewrote.substack.comFollow AG and Dana on Social MediaDr. Allison Gill Substack|Muellershewrote, Twitter|@MuellerSheWrote, Threads|@muellershewrote, TikTok|@muellershewrote, IG|muellershewrote, BlueSky|@muellershewroteDana GoldbergTwitter|@DGComedy, IG|dgcomedy, facebook|dgcomedy, IG|dgcomedy, danagoldberg.com, BlueSky|@dgcomedyHave some good news; a confession; or a correction to share?Good News & Confessions - The Daily Beanshttps://www.dailybeanspod.com/confessional/ Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:The Daily Beans on Apple PodcastsWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?Supercasthttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/Patreon https://patreon.com/thedailybeansOr subscribe on Apple Podcasts with our affiliate linkThe Daily Beans on Apple Podcasts

On this episode of See How They Run, D.D. Guttenplan is joined by Jeet Heer and SwingLeft's Yasmin Radjy discuss the importance of getting out the vote.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A new episode of This Queer Book Saved My Life drops next week on October 29! In our off weeks, we air the most recent episode of The Gaily Show which J.P. hosts for AM950 Radio.On today's episode: Rae Leiner from the National LGBTQ Task Force and Matt Caffrey from Swing Left. Let's. Get. Out. The. Vote!Phone bank with the National LGBTQ Taskforce: thetaskforce.orgDoor knock with Swing Left: swingleft.orgWatch on YouTubeWe're in video too! You can watch this episode at youtube.com/@thegailyshowCreditsHost/Founder: J.P. Der BoghossianExecutive Producer: Jim PoundsProduction and Distribution Support: Brett Johnson, AM950Marketing/Advertising Support: Chad Larson, Laura Hedlund, Jennifer Ogren, AM950Accounting and Creative Support: Gordy EricksonSupport the show

Matt is a senior organizer at Swing Left.

JP Der Boghossian fills in for Matt today. Wisconsin assembly candidate Alison Page; Swing Left’s Matt Caffrey; Dale Stark from Hennepin Arts; Philip Anthony.

Matt is a senior organizer at Swing Left.

Welcome to #Millennial, the home of pretend adulting and real talk! It's October, so you know what that means in a Presidential Election year - October Surprises! We reflect on previous October surprises in 2020 and 2016 - oh for simpler times... This week's ballot plug goes to.... THE BIG 7: 7 incumbent Senate Democrats really need to hold onto their seats, especially since Joe Manchin (D?-WV) is noping out of Congress. Split a donation between Ruben Gallego (AZ), Elissa Slotkin (MI), Jon Tester (MT), Jacky Rosen (NV), Sherrod Brown (OH), Bob Casey Jr. (PA), Tammy Baldwin (WI) at Swing Left.  Are the most prominent voices amongst toxic fandom figures just out for blood? Some in Hollywood think so. Should there be limits on how much production companies are relying on fan input/focus groups? Has fandom toxicity gotten worse over the years due to the internet and social media? We think so. The slippery slope of fans thinking they know better than creators, and burning those creators when they don't match fan visions. Our very own Pam has seen backlash from toxic fans just for reporting the NEWS. This week's recommendations are a mix of altruism and comfort: Donating to support Hurricane Milton relief (Laura), Balatro on mobile (Andrew), and Snag Tights (Pam). And in this week's installment of After Dark, available on Patreon and Apple Podcasts: Come get cozy with us for what may be the most wholesome discussion to ever happen on this show! Ok, be honest - as adults, do we still sleep with stuffed animals? Each of us brings some special cuddly guests to introduce on the show - some have been in our lives since before we can remember! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The great columnist for The Washington Post Dana Milbank has a hilarious/frightening new book: Fools on the Hill: The Hooligans, Saboteurs, Conspiracy Theorists, and Dunces Who Burned Down the House. Bill's conversation with Dana highlights the perceived incompetence and extremism of the current Republican House members, including figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kevin McCarthy. Milbank's book chronicles the dysfunction and conspiracy theories within the House Republican caucus. Milbank argues that if Republicans maintain control of the House with Trump-aligned members like Mike Johnson as Speaker, it could pose a serious threat to American democracy, as they would likely seek to overturn election results at Trump's behest. The podcast emphasizes the high stakes of the 2024 House races and the need for Democrats to regain control to prevent further damage to the institution of Congress.Bill points us to SwingLeft , an organization targeting the key races that could win control of the House and Senate. If Harris wins, she will need a Democratic Congress to get things done. Go to SwingLeft.org and give what you can. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lisa Vandever is an organizer and activist with over 30 years of experience in media, communications, arts and events. A lifelong Democrat, she is a co-leader of the progressive group, Indivisible Rahway, and an active member of Fair Ballot Alliance NJ and OneNJ7. An enthusiastic Garden Stater by way of Oregon, Chicago and Brooklyn, she has been happily settled in Rahway, NJ for two decades with husband, Alan, and two ginger tabbies, Clive and Radley. Everyone who is interested in the 2024 U.S. election, getting involved in local politics, and activism will learn a lot from this discussion that begins focused on Rahway and its greater region. What did co-hosts Robin Renée and Wendy Sheridan learn this past fortnight? Wendy took in a couple of lofty facts about the weight and density of clouds while Robin attempted Gen Alpha slang. With too much going on to be neatly broken into headlines and deep dives, news items include Hurricane Helene and numerous weather disasters around the world, a lawsuit by members of the Haitian community in Springfield, Ohio against Donald Trump and JD Vance, Chappell Roan's non-endorsement of Kamala Harris, the Rahway Library roundup, Rudy Giuliani's disbarment, the new haka world record, and much more. In Why Is This Awesome?, Wendy and Robin reflect on the health benefits of arts practices (and get side-tracked by The Church of the SubGenius). Wendy nominates Reverend Kat Irwin for Lefty of the Week. Things to do: Register to vote or confirm your voter registration today. Get active with Indivisible and learn more about Indivisible Rahway. Help democratic victories with Swing Left. Help get out the vote with Mobilize. Learn more about the Fair Ballot Alliance. Listen to Episode 144 featuring Lisa Vandever, "20 Years of Cinekink." Watch "New Zealand reclaims world record for largest mass haka." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnOhDX9QAFk

In this episode of Walk Talk Listen's "Brews, Bites, and Banter" series, Chris Bolman, founder and CEO of Brightest, returns to discuss the evolving landscape of environmental sustainability. He highlights the need for organizations to recognize their environmental impacts and operational efficiencies, while emphasizing regenerative agriculture and sustainable sourcing practices for commodities like coffee. Chris also shares insights on the need for private-public collaboration and cross-sector engagement to combat climate change, and the growing cultural differences in how sustainability is approached globally. He emphasizes that urgent system changes are needed, especially in the U.S., where a "wait and see" mindset prevails compared to other regions leading on sustainable innovation. Chris also touches on the importance of empathy and communication in bridging ideological divides, particularly when addressing sustainability initiatives.   Chris Bolman is a social impact and sustainability entrepreneur, advisor, and activist based in NYC. He is the founder of Brightest, a certified B Corp technology platform and advisory firm that helps organizations develop sustainability strategies, track data, and create sustainable competitive advantages. With experience in renewable energy and analytics, Chris previously led marketing and growth at Percolate, founded BuzzFork, and served as an organizer with SwingLeft. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Washington Post, and more.   His social media handles: LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Brightest: Twitter and Instagram.   Follow Us: Support the Walk Talk Listen podcast by liking and following us on Twitter and Instagram. Visit our website at 100mile.org for more episodes and information about our initiatives. Check out the special WTL series "Enough for All" featuring CWS, and the work of the Joint Learning Initiative (JLI).

Emily left her full-time career in politics several years ago, pivoting after having three kids in three years. But as many of our guests know, pivots can be more of a blurred line than we once thought. With everything that's on the line in the upcoming presidential election, especially for women and moms, Emily is dipping her toe back in politics, joining the board of Swing Left. As a suburban swing district mom, Emily is now the person she was always trying to reach in her political career - and now she can bring that perspective directly to Swing Left. And who better to talk with about everything election-related than the Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy, who made her own pivot back into politics! In this timely episode of She Pivots, Yasmin shares how Swing Left is moving the needle in the upcoming election and the high-impact tools at our disposal to make a difference.   She Pivots was created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Yasmin, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit shepivotsthepodcast.com.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Writers for Blue is offering a special opportunity to learn about writing your first pages. We'll have four award-winning authors, including myself, Aaron Hamburger, Nancy Johnson, and Pulitzer Prize-winner Jayne Anne Phillips, workshopping seven first-page writing submissions in support of electing Kamala Harris, our first female president—and our 47th. We'll also hear about ways you might use your words in the upcoming election cycle, including how to write politically-charged topics, canvassing, and more, from writers Charles Coe, Rishi Reddi, Daphne Kalotay, Julia Rold, and Gish Jen.   All of these authors have donated their time, energy, and talents in support of this event. We're hoping you might follow suit and consider donating to our Writers for Blue campaign. Go to writersforblue.com to get started. And, if you're looking for specific links and resources mentioned during the event, see below.AUTHORS FEATURED:Charles Coe, author of five books of poetry and one novel, teaches in the Newport MFA writing program, and is renowned both as a writer and a performer; we are honored to have him speaking as well as kindly reading aloud our sample pages.Aaron Hamburger is author of four acclaimed books of fiction, winner of the Rome Prize and a 2023 Lambda Literary prize; his new novel HOTEL CUBA has been featured on NPR; Aaron does political activism with Swing Left and is on the faculty at Stonecoast MFA.Author of nine acclaimed books, most recently a ‘best book' choice by the Oprah Book Club, NPR and the New Yorker, Gish Jen writes about charged issues with humor and heart, as in her latest collection, THANK YOU, MR NIXON.Nancy Johnson's acclaimed debut novel THE KINDEST LIE, was a New York Times Editor's Choice and Indie Booksellers choice; Nancy's also an Emmy-nominated award-winning journalist as well as author of the forthcoming 2025 novel, PEOPLE OF MEANS.Daphne Kalotay is the author, most recently, of the story collection THE ARCHIVISTS, winner of the Grace Paley Prize, a Boston Authors Club “Notable Book” and long-listed for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize and Massachusetts Book Award. National bestselling author of NIGHT SWIM and WOMEN IN BED; Jessica Keener is the Co-Chair with Randy Susan Meyers and, from the start, the driving force of Writers for Blue.From the iconic story collection BLACK TICKETS through 6 more indelible books of fiction to her 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning novel, NIGHT WATCH Jayne Anne Phillips is—as Caroline Leavitt said on A Mighty Blaze—‘everyone's literary heroine.'Rishi Reddi is the PEN New England award winning author of KARMA AND OTHER STORIES and the novel PASSAGE WEST; when not writing, she is an environmental lawyer and lobbies for sound climate policy in her day-job. Julia Rold is a writer, playwright and Novel Incubator alum who has worked on political campaigns in Massachusetts, NH, NY, Florida, and her home state of Kentucky.LINKS TO RESOURCES:DIRECT LINK TO WritersForBlue DONATION PAGE.WRITERS FOR BLUE website: https://writersforblue.com/Our partners:WRITERS FOR DEMOCRATIC ACTION (WDA)A MIGHTY BLAZEMarkers for Democracy: https://markersfordemocracy.org/postcarding (get out the vote cards to Democratic voters. has a monthly writing bootcamp online)Swing Blue: https://swingbluealliance.org/ (coordinating with Working America on postcard campaign focused on Healthcare for independent voters in PA)VoteForward: https://votefwd.org/instructions (letter-writing you can download yourself. Excellent examples of positive, nonpartisan "let's go vote!" messages)More suggested messages (specifically for postcards to swing state voters), stats to support the effort, and ways to order postcards: https://turnoutpac.org/If folks are interested in supporting Dems in Arizona, Wednesday night at 7pm ET, my Swing Left group is hosting an Arizona Zoom Fundraiser. Sign up here. Door-to-door canvassing resources.Canvassing in NH:  https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/event/627702/Canvassing in PA: https://www.mobilize.us/2024pavictory/event/645465/https://www.31ststreet.org sends out weekly emails with canvassing, donating, phone banking, and letter writing opportunities. Sign up!One way of targeting critical races is to think about donating to Crimson Goes Blue. It's a Harvard group, but don't be put off by that! They do great research, and their record in giving to races that turned out to be super tight, and where money made the difference is impressive. Highly recommended! Here's a Slide with a lot of resources about door-to-door canvassing.  LISTS OF AND INFO ON BANNED BOOKS:https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/banned-books/SWING LEFT: VOLUNTEER IN A VARIETY OF WAYS— LETTER-WRITING, POST-CARDING, CANVASSING, PHONE-CALLING and MORE for DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES UP AND DOWN THE BALLOT:PEN AMERICA, sponsoring many activities such as WRITING LETTERS to free political prisoners around the world and teaching writing in prisons; also programs addressing online abuse and misinformation:Photo by sydney Rae on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

This episode is for all of you who may think: “My vote doesn't matter.” “I don't vote.” “I would get involved but I don't know how or where to volunteer.” “I don't have any special election-related skills.” Or anything along those lines. You may have even said this out loud, or you may have heard friends or family say this. Either way, this is for you. We said in our email this week that we were getting ready to dive into Election 2024 - because “I'm not political” or “I don't talk about politics” is NOT going to cut it; these days, politics is invading our libraries, schools, wallets and bodies and those of our children as well.    So we bring you an incredible activist and supporter of activists, who will leave you with not only the best approach to engage people in your life who say they don't do politics but also a bunch of organizations you can get involved with between now and November that we think will make a huge difference to the trajectory of our nation. PS, if you aren't yet on our email list, what are you thinking!?  Get on it!  Register at www.dearwhitewomen.com.  What to listen for:  How do you respond when someone says they won't be voting?  Ask lots more questions. Organizations to consider getting involved with:  Working Parties Family: https://workingfamilies.org/about/  Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/  Sister District for state races: https://sisterdistrict.com/  Northeast Arizona Native Democrats: https://neaznativedemocrats.org/  Vote Forward: https://votefwd.org/  Your local state election office to volunteer to be poll workers Or check out https://866ourvote.org/ to find out more information about voting and to volunteer to protect the vote and the electoral process A free Social Media Care & Resilience Pocket Zine for you!  The margin of effort – i.e. just how close so many critical elections were, meaning that your effort can potentially make a TREMENDOUS difference to the outcome of an election. The post-election recovery session online that Sam will be co-hosting About our guest: Sam Chavez is a queer, Latine, New Mexican American activist who's passionate about a livable planet, belonging, and equitable societies. She founded The Roots of Change Agency to harness her storytelling and decades of marketing experience to cultivate connections that lead to lasting social change. She does this through strategic coaching, workshops, podcasting, and writing.   

The Kamala Harris campaign announced that in the 36 hours since President Biden dropped out of the presidential race, it had raised a record-breaking $100 million dollars. Republicans have numbers to match: after his conviction in May on fraud charges, Donald Trump's campaign hauled in $141 million. But how will this money be used by the campaigns? As part of our Doing Democracy series examining how our political system works, we talk to experts and operatives about what the 2024 presidential election ground game might look like this cycle – is targeting voters the same game it used to be? And we'll hear from you: How will you participate in November? Vote? Volunteer? Donate? All of the above? Guests: Yasmin Radjy, Executive Director, Swing Left and Vote Forward Mindy Romero, founder and director, Center for Inclusive Democracy, formerly the California Civic Engagement Project Teddy Goff, co-founder and managing partner, Precision Strategies. Goff was the digital director for the 2012 Obama campaign; in 2008, Goff managed the Obama campaign state digital efforts. Tim Miller, host, The Bulwark. Miller was previously senior advisor to the Our Principles PAC. He served as the 2016 communications director for Jeb Bush, and is a former spokesman for the Republican National Committee. He is the author of “Why We Did It: A Travelogue from the Republican Road to Hell.”

David Callahan is a prolific creator and thinker within Democratic politics. He helped start the progressive think tank Demos in the late 90s, founded the media outlet Inside Philanthropy as a Consumer Reports of sorts into the world of charitable giving, and more recently created Blue Tent - an advisory group to help progressive donors get the most bang for their buck. In this conversation, David talks his early days in politics focused on foreign policy, his next stint as a think-tanker trying to pull the Democratic Party left, and why he's more recently been focused on the world of political giving. David is one of the most informed people on the planet on all facets of the political donor world and provides a tour de force on both the current state of play and future trends to better understand how our politics are funded.IN THIS EPISODEGrowing up in New York as the child of academics...An early experience that showed David he was not cut out to be an activist...A formative year spent at the liberal magazine, The American Prospect...David talks getting his PhD and his recommendations for those considering academia...David helps found the progressive think tank Demos and talks the role of think tanks in American politics...What led David to start Inside Philanthropy, a media outlet dedicated to understanding political fundraising...The disturbing trend in political giving that led David to start Blue Tent, a resource for progressive donors...How David and Blue Tent determine where donors will get the most bang for their buck...Why David is an advocate of giving to organizations instead of candidates...David on the phenomenon of "rage giving"...Are donors pulling Democratic candidates to the left?Has Democratic giving fallen off this cycle?David's concern about too many advocacy groups and donor fragmentation on the left compared to more unanimity on the right...David de-mystifies the world of big "donor advisors"...David on the Soros factor on the left...The rough balance of spending from the right vs. spending from the left...The types of operatives who succeed in the donor advising space...The political novel David wrote in the late 90s that eerily predicted elements of both the 9/11 attacks and the rise of a Donald Trump-like politician...AND AOC, Stacey Abrams, Miriam Adelson, The American Enterprise Institute, The American Liberties Project, The American Prospect Magazine, Arabella Advisors, Joe Biden, bioethics, Michael Bloomberg, bureaucratic machinations, the Cato Institute, the Center for Voter Information, Bill Clinton, The Committee on States, credential firepower, the DLC, The Democracy Alliance, Michael Dukakis, The Economic Policy Institute, effective altruism, Federalist Society, Marcus Flowers, Focus for Democracy, Fredrick Forsyth, Forward Montana, Give Well, giving circles, Al Gore, Lindsey Graham, Stanley Greenberg, Jamie Harrison, Hastings-on-Hudson, the Heritage Foundation, Hezbollah, Indian Point Power Plant, Indivisible, the Koch Brothers, LUCHA, Mitch McConnell, Amy McGrath, Michigan United, Mind the Gap, Dustin Moskovitz, Movement Voter Project, neoliberal mindsets, The New America Foundation, Paul Nitze, NYPIRG, Beto O'Rourke, Open Markets, RCTs, Ronald Reagan, The Roosevelt Institute, Run for Something, saber-rattling, Sandinistas, Adam Schiff, Star Wars, the States Project, Swing Left, Marjorie Taylor Greene, transactional donors, Way to Win, Working America & more!

Learn how a group in the Capital Region encourages people here and beyond to vote. Mary Panzetta, a "Letter Leader" for WeGOTV explains how the organization coordinates logistics for volunteers to hand-address letters to registered voters who do not regularly participate in elections. Preprinted letters coordinated by two national partners, Vote Forward and Swing Left, have spaces for folks to write a single sentence on why they believe voting is important. She stresses that the letters encourage voting, but do not endorse a specific candidate or even party. By 2023 the Albany group sent 70,000 cards or letters, the third-highest volume in the country. The goal for 2024 is 280,000 letters & cards. These can be written at monthly events, or by picking up packets of materials to write at home. For more information, email wegotv.ny@gmail.com. Produced by Brea Barthel for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Swing Left is an organization that aims to channel resources to the most impactful elections to ensure Democrats have the balance of power. They focus on competitive races and flipping Republican-held seats to Democratic-held seats. They target both federal and state-level elections, with a particular emphasis on the House and Senate. Swing Left believes that without Democratic control, nuanced policy disagreements are irrelevant because the government will be co-opted by extremists. They prioritize grassroots efforts, such as door-knocking and phone banking, to engage voters and persuade them to support Democratic candidates.  Swing Left also recognizes the importance of the abortion issue in elections and aims to educate voters on candidates' positions and the impact of their votes. They emphasize the need for progress on immigration policy and highlight the lack of movement on the issue in recent years. Swing Left encourages individuals to get involved by signing up on their website and contributing their time or money to support competitive races.

BigTent is thrilled to bring back Vote Forward! We welcomed Executive Director, Yasmin Radjy to the tent. We looked into how Vote Forward determines its strategy and how they will help a win for democracy in 2024.Vote Forward and BigTentUSA are working together to increase civic participation by sending letters to voters. Writing letters to voters is one of the most effective ways to help increase election turnout. And you can do it right from home. Our plan is to send out over 100K letters by October 2024!Vote Forward PresentationPresentation on the impact of letter-writingRequest letters and use this link!ABOUT OUR SPEAKERYasmin Radjy is the Executive Director of Swing Left, one of the largest drivers of grassroots volunteers in competitive races up and down the ballot, and Vote Forward, whose innovative letter-writing strategy has enabled more than 250,000 volunteers to encourage citizens in underrepresented communities to vote. Previously, Yasmin served as Senior Advisor for Recovery Program Outreach at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, National Political Director at Planned Parenthood Action Fund (PPAF), Director of Organizing and Training at PPAF and Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Virginia State Director at Mobilize America in the 2017 election.ABOUT VOTE FORWARDVoteForward is dedicated to empowering grassroots volunteers to send handwritten letters encouraging fellow Americans to vote. Their flagship voter contact program trains and supports volunteers in writing personal, heartfelt letters to potential voters with an easy-to-use online platform. The majority of Vote Forward letter writing campaigns are 501(c)(3) nonpartisan (“Social”) campaigns, which focus on mobilizing potential voters in historically marginalized communities, including people of color, women, and young voters, to ensure that every voice is heard. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bigtentnews.substack.com

We're going deep with Democratic candidates on the primary ballot for Congress and for the California State Assembly. Gil Cisneros is running to replace a retiring Grace Napolitano for CA 31 in the San Gabriel Valley. And local businessman and Swing Left organizer Steve Pierson is running for the 44th Assembly district in California.Gil is a former Naval Officer who served previously in California's 39th district and as Under Secretary of Defense in the Biden Administration. Gil and his wife won $266 million dollars in California's Mega Millions Lottery. They have put the windfall to wonderful use, setting up scholarship funds across the San Gabriel Valley.  We talk to Gil about the great hypothetical question, “What would I do if I won the lottery?” And his ability to stay that course once dream became reality. We ask him why he left the Republican Party in 2008, we discuss the issues that concern his district like immigration, homelessness, transportation, and the environment. Gil is eager to get to work advocating for veterans, gun safety reform, economic opportunity for working families, climate action, defending women's rights and furthering the diversity programs he credits with his own pathway to success.Steve Pierson came to politics very naturally. His father worked on The Great Society in the LBJ administration. Steve took a detour into the entertainment industry, but after the election of Trump he spearheaded Swing Left, a grassroots organizational effort to flip purple districts blue.Steve's assembly district will cover much of the East San Fernando Valley and he has already travelled to Sacramento to meet with members, build relationships and discuss future legislation that could best serve his district. Steve tells us that California's state house super majority allows them to make groundbreaking laws that serve as models for the country in clean energy, transportation, gun safety and health care.  Steve looks forward to using his skills as an organizer and his background in entertainment to build strong teams and work towards passing CalCare – California's Medicare for All Plan — taking climate action, addressing our homeless crisis and ensuring that those seeking treatment get the support they need.Plus, Fritz and Weezy are recommending Archie on Brit Box and Still on Apple +.Californians! Your primary ballot is on its way. The top two vote-getters for Senate, Congress and Assembly will move on to the general election. Get your ballot in the mail by March 5th!Path Points of Interest:Gil CisnerosGil on FacebookGil on X/TwitterGil on InstagramSteve PiersonSteve on FacebookSteve on Twitter/XSteve on InstagramArchie on BritboxStill - Apple TV

Here we are at the top of 2024 with MAGA extremism on a rocket ship to the moon and the GOP hell-bent on stripping away as many of our fundamental rights & freedoms as possible. We don't have a second or dollar to waste. We want to win 2024. We NEED to win 2024. But it doesn't have to be endlessly miserable or expensive to do it. Which is why I want you to hear from the Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radji. Swing Left is one of the largest drivers of grassroots volunteers and donors across the country and we have an amazing talk about how to make a difference without getting 10,000 emails a day, or having to question where our money is even going. Absolutely worth your time.  As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You'll get this podcast ad free, along with a bunch of other perks, like the rants directly to your inbox and the knowledge that you're making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible.  If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!! Thank you so much! xoPG GUEST SOCIALS: https://swingleft.org/ Twitter: @swingleft Facebook: SwingLeft Insta: swing left As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!   All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl This episode is sponsored by… http://greenchef.com/60PoliticsGirl code: 60PoliticsGirl http://lomi.com/politicsgirl code: PoliticsGirl http://OneSkin.co code: PoliticsGirl

Tori Taylor has built a powerful career in DC and politics—she has worked in a variety of leadership roles at EMILY's List, Center for American Progress, Obama for America, and both Hillary Clinton's 2008 and 2016 presidential campaigns, and most recently, she served as the Executive Director for Swing Left. As longtime DC friends, Emily and Tori realized that Tori was experiencing some of the same changes and personal pivots Emily experienced when she was Tori's age. In this Candid Convo, Emily sits down with Tori to talk about life in DC, what it takes to bring about social change, and how Tori is debating her own pivot. These short “Candid Convos” will highlight the personal, the professional, and of a little pivoting along the way. Hope you enjoy!Be sure to subscribe, leave us a rating and share with your friends if you liked this episode!She Pivots was created in partnership with Marie Claire to highlight women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. To learn more about Tori, follow us on Instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast or visit marieclaire.com/shepivots. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are getting ready for another fun filled, exciting and empowering election cycle, where yet again, the very future of our democracy is on the line. President Biden has announced his re-election campaign so we are going to help you get hyped to make an impact! Helping us get fired up and sharing some big news about the target races to take back the House, is the hype-woman and Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy! Sign up at www.SwingLeft.org Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are grappling with yet another unimaginable tragedy that has now become commonplace in a country that values guns more than children's lives. Then, joining us for our interview is “the guy who got the midterms right” Democratic campaign strategist, Simon Rosenberg, who talks to us about what is needed to overcome MAGA Republicans in 2024 and beyond. www.SwingLeft.org  Hopium Chronicles with Simon Rosenberg Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrea Gordon is our next guest on the Yay (and Norman is back!). Andrea is an artistic associate with 3Girls Theatre and also has ties with the Magic Theatre – she's an actress, a director and a writer. We'll talk about her upbringing, her time studying and working in New York in the ‘70s, her views on directing and the state of bay area theatre today. SHOWS: Tasha (3 Girls Theatre) Feb 24 – March 18th Reg Clay is stage managing the show; Jeunee Simon is the star of the show https://www.3girlstheatre.org/event-details/tasha-by-cat-brooks Richard II (The Pear Theatre and Perspective Theatre) March 9-26 Julian Lopez-Morillas (Episode 217) is in the show https://www.thepear.org Tea Party (playing at ACT's Strand Theatre) March 2-19 Erin Merritt (Episode 191) is directing the play Cassidy Jamahl Brown (Episode 59) is in the play https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tea-party-a-world-premiere-play-tickets-528984997367?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Songs for a New World (Gateway Theater) A Benefit for SwingLeft, an organization that builds a lasting culture of grassroots participation in winning elections for the Left by making it as easy as possible for anyone to have maximum impact on the elections that determine the balance of power in our country. March 12 & 13 Jessica Coker Moore is in the show https://www.eventbrite.com/o/songs-for-a-new-world-in-concert-59723386603 Little Shop of Horrors (Chanticleers Theatre) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Curtis Manning and Max Chang are in the show https://www.chanticleers.org A Raisin In The Sun (6th Street Playhouse) March 2 & 19 Terrance Smith is in the show https://6thstreetplayhouse.com/shows/2022-23/a-raisin-in-the-sun/ A Guide for the Homesick (Theatre Rhinoceros) Feb 23 – March 19 Alan Quismorio (Episode 201) is directing the show https://www.therhino.org/a-guide-for-the-homesick The Piano Lesson (Sankofa Theatre Company) LAST SHOW TOMORROW Tanika Baptiste is directing the show https://tickets.galloarts.org/9075/9078 A Midsummer Night's Dream (SF Shakes) March 1 – May 6 in various locations – see website for details Alan Coyne (Episode 29) is in the show https://www.sfshakes.org Paradise Blue (Aurora Theatre) Closes March 6th Michael Asberry (Episode 183) is in the show Dawn Monique Williams (Episode 112) is directing the show https://auroratheatre.org/paradiseblue?fbclid=IwAR3Ve7t8A4JDvLghx-aLpVdu-0-piW67kzdqmN60P8sdvedNtkOv1Ch0ouc Clue (San Francisco Playhouse) March 9 – April 22 Dorian Locket (Episode 230) and Eiko Yamamoto (Episodes 120 & 225) are in the show https://www.sfplayhouse.org/sfph/2022-2023-season/clue/ Mondragola (Central Works) March 18-April 16 Gary Graves (Episode 24) wrote the piece Jan Zvaifler (Episode 170) is directing the show Steve Ortiz (Episode 231) is in the show https://centralworks.org/mondragola/ Sticky Rice (Theatre Rhinoceros) March 14 (Free Staged Reading) Ely Sonny Orquiza (Episode 139) is directing the reading Barry Graves (Episode 104) has a new podcast out! The Black Man's Heart On Spotify and all your podcast apps Our wonderful consulting producer Mallory Somera (Episode 151) produces two podcasts for KCBS radio: As Prescribed, a weekly conversation with leading medical experts at UCSF Medical Center; and It's Generational, a deep dive on how each generation looks at things differently. Each episode features subject matters from perspectives of the Boomers, Gen X, Millennials and Gen Z. Check out As Prescribed and It's Generational on all podcast apps. Central Works Script Club is a podcast where you download and read a play script and then listen to an audio interview with the playwright. Delivered semi-annually. You can find the Central Works Script Club on any podcast app. Also, Bindlestiff Studios has a podcast called the Fobcast, exploring Filipino American immigrant stories. Check out The Fobcast in any podcast app. The Yay (Twitter: @TheYay3) Reg Clay (@Reg_Clay) Norman Gee (@WhosYrHoosier)

Will Brazil swing left? Danny Shaw, professor of Latin American studies at CUNY, joins Max Blumenthal to discuss the Brazilian national elections, in which the social democratic former president and target of political persecution Lula Da Silva, faces off against right-wing nationalist Jair Bolsonaro. Shaw assesses the implications of a Lula victory for the country and the region. Watch the video on YouTube ||| The Grayzone ||| Find more reporting at https://thegrayzone.com Support our original journalism at Patreon: https://patreon.com/grayzone Facebook: https://facebook.com/thegrayzone Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegrayzonenews Instagram: https://instagram.com/thegrayzonenews Minds: https://minds.com/thegrayzone Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@thegrayzone Max Blumenthal: https://twitter.com/MaxBlumenthal https://rokfin.com/MaxBlumenthal Danny Shaw: https://twitter.com/dannyshawcuny

In the spirit of Ted Lasso, we're leaving it all on the field this make it or break it election for our democracy. The polls are within the Margin of Effort: every single outreach we make to voters matters, because every single vote matters. In this interview with CA-27 U.S. House candidate Christy Smith, a longtime advocate for education who began her public service career as P.T.A. mom, we discuss how things are different in 2022 compared to when she ran for office against far-right extremist Republican Mike Garcia in 2020, where she lost by only 333 votes.   We're getting Smith over the finish line. Join our phonebank party Sunday October 30th 2pm EST with Swing Left and special guest Russian mafia expert Olga Lautman. This is an event you're not going to want to miss! RSVP here!

Welcome to the Gaslit Nation 2022 Halloween Extravaganza!   Thank you to all who entered our radio play contest. For future consideration, we're keeping your plays on file, in the dusty old filing cabinet in the haunted basement of our creepy old mansion on a hill surrounded by a graveyard of Ted Cruz's self-respect. So there's always a chance your play may be produced next election cycle! And keep your entries coming! We always love peering into the brains of our listeners. [Insert evil laugh!]   Now without further ado...   Join Gaslit Nation to Get Out the Vote (GOTV)! Trainings included, helping democracy guaranteed! Let's plant seeds of hope together! At each event, we're picking a volunteer to receive a signed copy of Sarah's book They Knew and a signed Mr. Jones poster. October 28th Friday 4pm to 6pm Eastern Time — Phonebank with Indivisible for U.S. Senate Candidate John Fetterman in Pennsylvania. RSVP here! October 30th Sunday 2pm to 5pm Eeastern Time — Phonebank with Swing Left for Christy Smith for California's 27th Congressional District. She lost last time around by only 333 votes! RSVP here! November 7th Monday 4pm to 6pm Eastern Time — Phonebank with Indivisible for U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin and U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood in Illinois. RSVP here!

Join Gaslit Nation to Get Out the Vote (GOTV)! Trainings included, helping democracy guaranteed! Let's plant seeds of hope together! At each event, we're picking a volunteer to receive a signed copy of Sarah's book They Knew and a signed Mr. Jones poster. October 28th Friday 4pm to 6pm Eastern Time — Phonebank with Indivisible for U.S. Senate Candidate John Fetterman in Pennsylvania. RSVP here! October 30th Sunday 2pm to 5pm Eeastern Time — Phonebank with Swing Left for Christy Smith for California's 27th Congressional District. She lost last time around by only 333 votes! RSVP here! November 7th Monday 4pm to 6pm Eastern Time — Phonebank with Indivisible for U.S. Senate candidate Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin and U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood in Illinois. RSVP here! The 2022 midterms are coming soon, but we at Gaslit Nation are still dealing with the unresolved business of 2016! That includes Brexit, which has produced yet another wanker in the revolving door prime minister shambles that has been going on for the last six years. We share our doubts that a guy worth more than King Charles has the interests of the common man in mind and extend our sympathy to our British listeners.   Back in the states, the midterms are heating up – and “heating up”, in modern American parlance, means new coup plots are being hatched, new insurrectionists are volunteering to be vote counters, and new upstanding citizens are being threatened with death or prison for the crime of…voting. And what is Merrick Garland, who vowed to protect the elections, doing about it? As usual, nothing! His free pass to the January 6 attackers have left us wary of more post-election violence to come, and the admin's refusal to protect voting rights leaves us concerned about the ability of our fellow Americans to cast their ballot. That said, we encourage you to vote! We are disillusioned but yes we are voting, and we are having several GOTV events and get-togethers this week.   Then special guests drop by Gaslit Nation: Chloe Maxmin, a state senator in Maine, the youngest woman ever elected, in 2018, to Maine's House of Representatives, and her campaign manager Canyon Woodward. Together, Maxmin and Woodward are the authors of Dirt Road Revival: How to Rebuild Rural Politics and Why Our Future Depends On It. They walk us through their battle-hardened lessons on winning in a rural conservative district, and how to build progressive infrastructure in rural America to protect our democracy election cycle after election cycle. Join their community work at DirtRoadRevival.com.    For our Patreon bonus, available to subscribers at the Truth-Teller level or higher, we continue to answer questions from our listeners at the Democracy Defender level and higher about corruption, freedom, and the fight to carry on in tough times. We will likely be doing extra bonus episodes in the weeks following the midterms, so if you're not signed up at the $5/month level already, please do so! Our regular weekly episode is and will always be free, and that is because of listeners like you. We know these are tough economic times, and we are feeling the pinch as well, so we are particularly grateful for your support!

Thank you so much for listening. In today's show we are going to be talking about why it is so important to vote in the midterm elections in the US, and how  you can do it even if you are a postpartum mom. Our guest to talk about this is Emily Tisch Sussman is a podcast host, women's empowerment and family policy advocate, leading democratic political strategist, contributor to Marie Claire and Parents,  and mother of three. She  has made over 250 appearances on MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, HLN, and CBS. Season 2 of her podcast She Pivots is set to release in Spring of 2023.In this episode we discuss: Emily's story of having 3 kids, close together and how it impacted her career as a political strategistWhy it is so important to vote in this midterm electionThe decisions about women's healthcare that are on the ballotHow difficult it is for a parent, especially a mom, to vote while they are postpartum or have little kidsResources to help you get out and vote:Vote.org Swingleft.orgRunforsomething.net Emilyslist.org How to follow Emily: She Pivots the PodcastInstagramHow to get in touch with me: NEW: $29 Birth ClassGet the Postpartum Online Class!Follow me on Instagram and on TikTokFind other episodes at: www.findingyourvillage.com/podcastUse code: FYVPODCAST to save 15% on the Postpartum course at www.pregnancytopreschool.netSupport the showThank you to Nastéri Baby Gear for being a sponsor of the podcast!! Support those who support the show by grabbing their Portable Diaper Changing Pad!

We are excited to bring you this podcast series, Choreographers in Conversation. This series will allow choreographers to interview other choreographers whose work excites them as a way to learn more about their craft and preserve the stories of these exciting artists in our industry. In this episode Sam Pinkleton interviews Annie-B Parson. The two discuss the experience of choreographing for musicians and opera, being a choreographer not a dancer, and how one collaborates or doesn't with dancers and musicians. Sam asks Annie-B about how she prepares for a project, who she makes dance pieces for, and how she thinks teaching influences her work. Additionally, the two talk about Annie-B Parson's new book called The Choreography of Everyday Life that was published on October 11th, 2022. They also reiterate that choreographers are for more than carrying a couch across the stage.  Annie-B Parson: Annie-B Parson is a choreographer. She has made choreography for rock shows, marching bands, movies, museums, objects, television, augmented reality, opera, ballet, theater, symphony orchestras, string quartets, and a chorus of 1,000 amateur singers. She has made dance and stagings for the work of David Byrne, David Bowie, Lorde, St. Vincent, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Wendy Whelan, Laurie Anderson, Suzan Lori Parks, Spike Lee, Jonathan Demme, Salt ‘n Pepa, Esperanza Spalding, David Lang, Anne Carson, and the Martha Graham Dance Co. Annie-B is the artistic director of Big Dance Theater. Annie-B just published a new book on October 11, 2022 called The Choreography of Everyday Life. https://www.bigdancetheater.org/founders-directors/ Sam Pinkleton:  Sam Pinkleton is a Tony Award-nominated theater and dance maker. His work on Broadway includes Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, Machinal, Heisenberg, Significant Other, Amélie, and Macbeth. His recent work includes Jeanine Tesori and David Henry Hwang's Soft Power, the youth-led civic spectacular Runaways in Central Park and collaborations with the Dutch National Opera, Carnegie Hall, BAM, Virgin Voyages, The Civilians, Swing Left, and Cirque du Soleil. He is currently directing the world premiere of Noah Diaz' You Will Get Sick for Roundabout Theater Company. He does not own any dance shoes. sampinkleton.com Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation: Founded in 1965, Stage Directors and Choreographers Foundation (SDCF) exists to foster, promote, and develop the creativity and craft of stage directors and choreographers. SDCF's mission is to create access to the field, to connect artists to each other and to the public, and to honor these artists' theatrical legacies. The centrality of directors and choreographers in theatre and the impact they have on other artists' careers—from playwrights to designers to actors—makes SDCF's services essential to the wider theatre industry's continued health and vitality. Through its dynamic educational programming, including Observerships, Fellowships, public panels, and day-long symposia, SDCF serves the needs of directors and choreographers at every stage of career. www.sdcfoundation.org

Welcome back to Carolina Democracy! Today, we're joined by Cheminne Taylor-Smith, a Guilford County activist and volunteer extraordinaire who serves as the local Team Lead for Swing Left. We talked about a wide range of ways to get involved in local elections, from volunteering as a poll observer to canvassing and phone banking. We also talked a little about the trends she's seen over the last several years in demographics, voting patterns, and progressive enthusiasm on the ground.Learn More Ways to Get Involved:Mobilize: www.mobilize.usSwing Left Guilford: https://swingleft.org/group/swing-left-nc-13-gsoSwing Left: https://swingleft.org/Guilford County Democratic Party: https://www.guilforddems.org/Other Ways to Support: The New North Carolina Project: newnorthcarolinaproject.orgThe New Rural Project: newruralproject.orgCarolina Forward: Legislative SlateCarolina Forward: Justice SlateContact Us: jd@carolinademocracy.comFollow Us:Facebook: @CarolinaDemocracyInstagram: @carolinademocracy

Thursday, September 15th, 2022   Steve Pierson is the host of the How We Win podcast. He's an activist, community organizer, and trainer, who started as a “class of 2016” volunteer. He's currently an elected California Democratic Party Delegate and chairs their Organizing Committee. We discuss the nitty gritty of Get Out the Vote, phone banking, and a whole host of other boots on the ground politics as we head toward the midterms.   According to a recent NBC poll, threats against democracy are perceived to be the number one issue facing voters. Help fight for our democracy! Before the midterms, check your voter registration status, be an influencer in your circle about voting, and–if possible–volunteer to knock on doors. And finally: VOTE on election day! Follow Ian on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/bluesboysteve   Follow Mila on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/milaatmos    Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Love Future Hindsight? Take our Listener Survey!  http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=6tI0Zi1e78vq&ver=standard    Sponsor Thanks to Shopify for supporting the show! Go to shopify.com/hopeful for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify's entire suite of features. Start selling on Shopify today.   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: Steve Pierson Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producers: Zack Travis and Sara Burningham

Stephanie Wade is a former Marine Infantry officer, environmental activist and educator who left her public school teaching career in January of 2017 to take a leading role in organizing Swing Left in Los Angeles and then, as the Director of Volunteers for the Cisneros for Congress Campaign, was a part of Orange County's ‘blue wave' election of 2018. She followed Cisneros into office and for two years served as his Veterans Liaison and Field Representative. She was one of the first out-trans women to serve on a congressional staff and held a particularly prominent role in supporting the congress member's legislative work on the Veterans Affairs and Armed Services Committees. She currently serves as Veterans Policy Advisor to Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley with a portfolio that includes veterans homelessness and LGBT equity. In addition to her work as an aide to elected officials, Stephanie has been quite active in Democratic, LGBTQIA and veterans advocacy, serving as a President of the Orange County Veterans Democratic Club, a Founding Member and Co-Chair for the Lavender Democrats of OC, as a Member of the Board of Advisors for the Equality of California Institute and as a county appointee to and the Vice Chair of the Orange County Veterans Advisory Council. She is particularly proud to have successfully lobbied the County Supervisors to support reforms that will make it possible for LGBTQ veterans to upgrade and correct bad conduct discharges that were given because of past prohibitions on gender identity or sexual orientation. She is the proud mom of a 11 year old girl and a 25 year old son, both of whom are staunch progressives, feminists and LGBT allies. She likes cats, surfing and equity!Stephanie is on the November 8, 2022 ballot running for Seal Beach City Council District 3. She has been endorsed by the Seal Beach Democratic Club, the Democratic Party of Orange County, Congressmember Katie Porter, Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley, Huntington Beach Councilmember Kim Carr, and General Ricardo Aponte, USAFRet, among many others. Those who would like to contact her may do so atwade4oc@gmail.com and those who would like to contribute to her campaign may do so at:https://bit.ly/3TjhM15https://www.wadeforsealbeach.comhttps://www.surfrider.orghttps://swingleft.orghttps://sisterdistrict.comhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shōgun_(novel)

This week on the pod, hosts Jasmine Clark, Amanda Weinstein, and Rachel Vindman talk about voting “down ballot.” That just means voting for local candidates! Because as important as it is to have good people representing us in Washington, local elections have even more of an impact on our day to day lives.The hosts are joined by Kate Nazemi, a mom in Pennsylvania whose school board has been infiltrated by extremists. Central Bucks school board now has two members of Moms for Liberty and one member who even believes in QAnon, and they're enacting harmful policies like banning books, rainbow flags, and sex ed. Kate talks about how this extremist school board got elected in the first place and why it's so important to engage in local politics.  Then Jasmine sits down with Yasmin Radjy, the new Executive Director of Swing Left. Jasmine is a Swing Left endorsed candidate, so this conversation is a match made in heaven. Jasmine and Yasmin talk about the important work Swing Left is doing to mobilize voters, how we can do a better job of talking up all the recent Democratic victories, and the power of suburban women. They even find a little time to chat about cute babies and Gossip Girl.Finally, Amanda, Jasmine and Rachel raise a glass to labor unions, fun campaign events, and fighting for democracy in this episode's “Toast to Joy.”If you're listening to this podcast, you know the importance of the upcoming elections and you want to turn out all your friends to vote. But you might still want a little help having effective and persuasive conversations. Join us on Thursday September 8 for a special Troublemaker Training with Jess McIntosh. You can sign up for Messaging 101 here.For a transcript of this episode, please email theswppod@redwine.blue.

I'm chatting with singer/songwriter and long-time activist Elaine Romanelli about easy ways to make activism a part of your everyday life. No, you don't have to march on Washington, if that's not your thing! Elaine explains how activism is like a pedicure. You can get by and just cut your nails, or you can go for the full spa treatment and totally nourish yourself. Take a listen to find out what she means! As an entrepreneur herself, Elaine talks about how important it is to outsource as much as you can in both your business and your daily life. She discusses self-care and “other-care”—not where we're taking care of others, but rather where we have other people take care of us. Imagine that! We discuss how exhausted everyone is from the constant barrage of bad news, where this thing doesn't get reported because it's not as “bad” as that thing. And we chat about developing a system of replenishment, in contrast to the usual escapism that ends up depleting us even more. Elaine wants organizations, politicians, and us to stop thinking of activism as an emergency situation because it's something we have to be in for the long haul. Thus the focus of this episode: Finding easy ways to build activism into your daily life… in a way that fills you up rather than dragging you down. — Links mentioned in the episode: Find Elaine at http://www.elaineromanelli.com (http://www.elaineromanelli.com)  Contact Elaine at elaine@elaineromanelli.com  Postcards to Voters — https://postcardstovoters.org (https://postcardstovoters.org) Swing Left — https://swingleft.org (https://swingleft.org)  https://www.amazon.com/We-Should-All-Be-Millionaires-ebook/dp/B08BYYMZG3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=we+should+all+be+millionaires+rachel+rodgers&qid=1659923963&sprefix=we+should,aps,150&sr=8-1 (We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman's Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power) by Rachel Rodgers https://www.angelakellysmith.com/podcast/elaine-romanelli-easy-steps-for-everyday-activism (Link to this episode) — Join the Women Podcasters Academy at http://womenpodcastersacademy.com (womenpodcastersacademy.com) For information on website design and marketing services, visit http://angelakellysmith.com (angelakellysmith.com) Contact Kelly at hello@angelakellysmith.com Save 50% with http://share.honeybook.com/angelakellysmith (Honeybook) Music by Gvidon Mentioned in this episode: The Podcast Launch Playbook -- If you've been thinking about starting your own podcast, The Podcast Launch Playbook will help you do it—step-by-step, super-simple, exactly what you need to go from idea to launch! Buy here: https://the-marketing-chat.captivate.fm/plp

Yasmin Radjy joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about her career working as Political Director at Planned Parenthood, The Department of Treasury and now as the Executive Director of Swing Left, where they are recruiting volunteers to help win the midterm elections.

Yasmin Radjy, the new leader of Swing Left, explains how Democrats have a path forward to hold the House in November's midterm elections. Radjy speaks with host Joe Garofoli about her history in San Francisco, abortion rights, and flipping house seats. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are less than 4 months away from the most important election of our lives, and amidst an always tumultuous news cycle, we remain focused and resolved on the work we all are doing together. Joining us to talk about how grassroots volunteers and activists can, and will, make the difference this November, is the new Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve  @Mariah_Craven  @HowWeWinPod How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin www.howwewinpod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's BONUS edition of The MeidsTouch Podcast, we sit down with two incredible guests from Swing Left, an outstanding group founded to create an easier way for Democrats to volunteer in their nearest swing district. We speak with David Berrios, Head of Community at Swing Left and Ryan Quinn who is Senior Director for Campaigns. Today's show is a masterclass how we can all get involved and put in the work to win these crucial midterm elections. We discuss what's at stake in the midterms, highlight the most competitive races we need to focus on, and provide the tools necessary for you to make a difference and save our democracy. We also discuss Swing Left's affiliate organization, Vote Forward, who just announced a MASSIVE letter-writing program to reach unregistered and low propensity voters to encourage them to participate in our democracy. More than 17 million Vote Forward letters were written and sent in 2020! If you enjoy today's episode please be sure to rate, review and subscribe! As always, thank YOU for listening. Find volunteer efforts today at SwingLeft.org. Get Meidas Merch at store.meidastouch.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features Stacy Kramer who first came on the podcast two years ago as a newly activated Democratic fundraiser who was making fundraising more Democratic. But after the disappointing down ballot results for Democrats in 2020, she took a hard look at what had gone wrong and realized that giving large amounts of money directly to candidates and campaigns is not a winning strategy. Now she has changed activist gears and is a consultant at Blueprint, a division of the political action group Swing Left. At Blueprint, Stacy is dedicating her time to building up local grassroots civics groups in order to build Democratic infrastructure so that Democrats can win. Stacy and Nancy talk about the law of diminishing returns when it comes to campaign giving, how Republicans have been successfully cultivating the grassroots for decades, and the expertise that Blueprint provides, giving donors the assurance that their gifts will have maximum impact. To learn more about Blueprint, go to http://blueprint.swingleft.org (blueprint.swingleft.org) or email Stacy at stacykramer@me.com. Stacy talks about the following resources on the podcast: https://newrepublic.com/article/165243/amy-mcgrath-losing-democrats-senate-fundraising (The Losing Democrats who Gobbled Up Money) by Michael Sokolove in The New Republic Kyle Spencer's book https://www.harpercollins.com/products/raising-them-right-kyle-spencer?variant=39969485520930 (Raising Them Right: The Untold Story of America's Ultraconservative Youth Movement--and Its Plot for Power) will be published in the fall.

"Arizona is ground zero," says Matt Caffrey, senior director, grassroots community organizing for Swing Left, the national political organization. As this episode is published on April 22, Matt is traveling to Arizona to support local organizations of all stripes to help elect Democrats in 2022.Like a Marvel hero, Matt is swopping in with support to help different GOTV efforts with programs and political infrastructure to increase progressive voter turnout for the national, state and local elections. Please go to swingleft.org and check out the Arizona page for activities and to find local chapters of Swing Left to support with your time, talents and treasure.A big thank you goes to our sponsor the Maricopa County Democratic Party for their support. Please visit  the MCDP website to volunteer your time and donate to help elect Democrats from the bottom to the top of the ballot in 2022.Turning Arizona Blue (TAB) the podcast is partnering with The Mule News, an online news service dedicated to Maricopa County Democratic politics. Please subscribe for free and confirm your subscription at our website https://themulenews.com/.Please subscribe to TAB where you get podcasts and follow Turning Arizona Blue on our Facebook page and on Twitter @TurningAz. Please reach us at turningazblue@gmail.com for financial and advertising support on our TAB and The Mule News platforms. 

153: Building A Pipeline for Emerging Nonprofit Leaders (Nick Azulay)SUMMARYDoes your organization attract the next generation of dynamic nonprofit leaders? In episode #152 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, we talk with Nick Azulay, a Fulbright Scholar, who struggled to convert his education and desire for a meaningful career with the practical skills needed to land a job in the nonprofit sector.  Nick divulges specific tools he used to navigate his path into the nonprofit sector and ultimately a leadership position.  By strengthening your pipeline of quality talent with a well-developed internship program, you will also attract and develop young professionals ready to seamlessly transition into any role.  Nick shares his experiences as one such intern, his transition to a full-time position and now, as a senior leader himself, how best to scale and utilize an intern program to onboard, train, evaluate and retain today's emerging leaders. ABOUT NICKNick enthusiastically supports B Corps Digital Agency Whole Whale as a Senior Strategist with a focus on digital advocacy. In this role, Nick is committed to helping nonprofits and social impact organizations expand their impact to drive meaningful and measurable change. At Whole Whale, Nick emphasizes the role of digital political advocacy in the company's work and has contributed to projects that include both political and human rights advocacy objectives. Nick has spoken on topics like Realtime Campaign Monitoring at NTC (Nonprofit Technology Conference), Digital Organizing at NETROOTS, and has worked with Whole Whale clients like Swing Left, PRX, Donate Life America, the Kaiser Family Foundation, and many more. Nick earned his B.A. in Political Science with a focus on comparative politics and international development from Villanova University. Throughout his undergraduate career, he interned with several different nonprofit organizations where he saw firsthand how successful communication and marketing strategies can increase impact. EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES Nonprofit Management 101: A Complete Practical Guide for Leaders and Professionals by Laila Brenner and Darian Rodriguez Heyman Learn more about the Whole Whale and Whole Whale UniversityGet your copy of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership

Today we are NOT talking about the Oscars, but we ARE talking about Trump crimes, missing call logs, a SCOTUS wife, two bills, (a really good one, and a really bad one), and republican gerrymandering. Then joining us to talk about his amazing book about John Lewis and all of his other projects that span books, documentaries, music, and finance, is multi-Grammy winner and bestselling author, Kabir Sehgal. Mentioned in this episode: www.SwingLeft.org kabir.cc Visit our website: HowWeWinPod.com Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a big universe out there. You pass through it... something is bound to change you sooner or later.TRANSMISSION BURST VOLUME 1: https://ufopress.co.uk/product/transmission-burst-volume-1/LAND WHALE MURDERS: https://www.landwhalepod.com/TEEN GIRL SCIENTIST MONTHLY: https://teengirlscimo.bandcamp.com/Want to support the show? Support these causes! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#ALL MY FANTASY CHILDREN: http://www.allmyfantasychildren.com/PARTY OF ONE DISCORD: https://discordapp.com/invite/SxpQKmKSUPPORT JEFF ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/jeffstormerTHEME SONG: Mega Ran feat. D&D Sluggers, “Infinite Lives,” RandomBeats LLC, www.megaran.com5Calls.org: https://5calls.org/ – Stance: http://takeastance.us/ – ResistBot: https://resistbot.io/ – Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/

... And that was the day Scorpion and Kid Hornet would part ways, never to see one another again.I GUESS THIS IS IT: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/239309591/i-guess-this-is-itBUTTON SHY GAMES: https://buttonshygames.com/products/i-guess-this-is-it?_pos=1&_sid=9987a8613&_ss=r&variant=41983605309608CEZAR CAPACLE: https://twitter.com/capacleWant to support the show? Support these causes! https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#ALL MY FANTASY CHILDREN: http://www.allmyfantasychildren.com/PARTY OF ONE DISCORD: https://discordapp.com/invite/SxpQKmKSUPPORT JEFF ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/jeffstormerTHEME SONG: Mega Ran feat. D&D Sluggers, “Infinite Lives,” RandomBeats LLC, www.megaran.com5Calls.org: https://5calls.org/ – Stance: http://takeastance.us/ – ResistBot: https://resistbot.io/ – Swing Left: https://swingleft.org/

Today we wrap up this year and look forward to the next with Swing Left's Head of Political Strategy, Neisha Blandin. It's the perfect way to take stock of where we are in the fight for our Democracy and How We Win in 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's show, Democrats begin work on legislation to curb Presidential power abuses, the first lawsuit emerges over the Texas abortion ban, and the FDA is on track to approve vaccinations for ages 5 and up by October. Then, joining us for our interview is Crooked Media Founder and Pod Save America host Jon Favreau! We talk about the state of alternative media, the filibuster conundrum, and our Swing Left and Crooked Media, “No Off Years” fund to defend our trifecta in Virginia! All of that plus stay tuned till the end for our reasons for hope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A busy month on the Hill kicks off and today, we break down the senate's new Freedom to Vote Act. We also keep our eyes peeled on the “pro-insurrectionist” rally at the Capitol on Saturday, and get you into action in Virginia. Joining us for our interview is the man who is leading the Organizing charge, Swing Left's Head of Community David Berrios. All that, plus our reasons for hope! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are bringing back “The Ryan Report” with Swing Left's campaign director, Ryan Quinn! We talk about the recent Census data, and what it all means for the rising American electorate, redistricting, and our work in the Midterms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices