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Good news for food truck lovers! The city just made it easier for mobile vendors to set up shop. Host Megan Harris and executive producer Mallory Falk share why new rules could open the door for taco trucks, mobile pizza ovens, and more in your favorite city park. Plus, they dig into new reports about Pittsburgh's hottest housing markets and richest neighborhoods, explain why it's not entirely a good thing that we lead the nation in home inheritance, and discuss a proposed cell phone ban in Pittsburgh public schools. Notes and references from today's show: Where Are Americans Inheriting The Most Homes? [Coventry Direct] Pittsburgh leads the nation in inherited properties — but some become burdens, not blessings [P-G] All Allegheny County residents can now access free legacy planning under new program [WESA] Family sues after finding giant swastika-tiled floor under rug in newly bought Pa. home [PennLive] New rules take bite out of red tape for food trucks ahead of NFL [TribLive] Vending Policy Report [City of Pittsburgh] Pennsylvania's Working Families Party pledges to support a primary challenger against Sen. John Fetterman [Philadelphia Inquirer] Striking Post-Gazette workers send company return-to-work offer [TribLive] Hazelwood rezoning gets 4-2 nod, despite railroad opposition [Public Source] PODCAST: Rezoning Pittsburgh's ‘Rat Buffet' [City Cast Pittsburgh] Pittsburgh Public Schools considering districtwide cell phone ban after stabbing [CBS Pittsburgh] Paving begins on Pittsburgh Mills roads while mall owner fights $11 million in fines [TribLive] Pittsburgh Mills property owners ordered to pay another $17.6 million in fines [TribLive] Fountain at Point State Park turns back on after construction [CBS Pittsburgh] Learn more about the sponsors of this November 21st episode: Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Handmade Arcade The Frick Family House AIDS Free Pittsburgh Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

On this episode Donna sat down with the newly elected Denzel McCampbell plus Jasahn Larosa and Iris Taylor of the Southeast Michigan Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative (SEMPQIC). Together, they explore a father-centered approach to maternal and infant health and the policy changes that make it possible, as well as Detroit's new council voice on housing, transit, environmental justice, and participatory budgeting.SEMPQIC is leading a groundbreaking initiative to fully embrace fatherhood, especially in the lives of Black children. Their Black Fatherhood Initiative directly addresses the stark disparities in maternal health outcomes faced by Black mothers by elevating the often-overlooked role of fathers.For more information on SEMPQIC's Black Fatherhood Initiative, click here. Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Hey HBs! It's time for part 2 PLAY by Kylie Scott! Mal has just been the biggest dummy and he'll only get dumber... but also seggsy. Lady Loves: Sabrina: get you a neighbor who can cook AND wants to feed you! Local connections are so crucial and affirming! Mel: if you're feeling as frustrated as I am with the state of "the left" you can check out the Working Families Party and the organization Run for Something. If you want to refresh yourself with the series, listen to our recap of the first book LICK, which is episodes 378.1 & 378.2. This Friday on Patreon and our Apple Podcast subscription, Sabrina is telling Mel all about what starts as a mystery historical and turns out to have the most singular premise! That's THE ELUSIVE WIFE by Callie Hutton. Curious about the ridiculous faces we make? Subscribe and watch us on YOUTUBE! Want to tell us a story, ask about advertising, or anything else? Email: heavingbosomspodcast (at) gmail  Follow our socials:  Instagram @heavingbosoms | Tiktok @heaving_bosoms | Bluesky: @heavingbosoms.com | Threads: @heavingbosoms   Facebook group: the Heaving Bosoms Geriatric Friendship Cult Credits: Theme Music: Brittany Pfantz  Art: Author Kate Prior The above contains affiliate links, which means that when purchasing through them, the podcast gets a small percentage without costing you a penny more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jasmine Gripper and Ana María Archila, New York Working Families Party co-directors, reflect on Mayor-elect Mamdani's win and the WFP role in the election, their policy priorities and next year's primaries.

Diana Martha Louis is an assistant professor of women’s and gender studies at the University of Michigan. In her new book, Louis seeks to reframe some of the historical stories about Black people and mental health in the 19th century. The book is titled “Colored Insane: Slavery, Asylums, and the Politics of Mental Health in the 19th Century.” Combining literary and historical analysis, the book explores the asylum movement, slavery’s impact on the mental health of Black people, and how some historical beliefs about mental health still shape how some in the medical field view Black people’s mental disability in the present day. Plus, the Working Families Party is an independent political organization focusing on making life better for working families. Recently, Fallon McClure, the deputy southeast regional director for WFP, joined a group of state legislators urging Governor Kemp to use the state’s surplus to cover the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Fallon talks with “Closer Look” program host Rose Scott about her overall thoughts on how lawmakers responded to the federal shutdown, how other federal cuts are impacting the lives of families, as well as the recent political shifts happening within growing progressive movements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Zohran Mamdani's victory speech after being elected New York City's new mayor, he thanked those often forgotten by the politics of the city, the “Yemeni bodega owners and Mexican abuelas. Senegalese taxi drivers and Uzbek nurses. Trinidadian line cooks and Ethiopian aunties.” It got us thinking about the people who make up our Bay Area cities and whether they are represented by our politics. And we'll hear from you: Who are the often overlooked people who you see as the heart of your city? Guests: Jane Kim, California chair, Working Families Party - former San Francisco Supervisor representing District 6 from 2011-2019 Adena Ishii, mayor, City of Berkeley Noelia Corzo, supervisor, San Mateo County Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Donna and Orlando discuss Detroit's historic election where the city elected Mary Sheffield as its 76th mayor along with a progressive bloc which aims to reshape Detroit's future. After months of forums and one-on-ones with candidates, they share why this landslide felt inevitable and why it has to translate into results at the neighborhood level. Early voting helped lift turnout to 22% this year, now they hope to keep people engaged with creating progress.They believe a Detroit for everyone requires concrete action on affordable housing, home repair grants, inclusionary development, better transit, and jobs that actually employ Detroiters.For more episodes of Authentically Detroit, click here. FOR HOT TAKES:SENATE ADVANCES PLAN TO END HISTORIC SHUTDOWN IN BIPARTISAN BREAKTHROUGHAS DTE SEEKS SPEEDY APPROVAL TO POWER MASSIVE DATA CENTER, SOME OFFICIALS PUSH BACK Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

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When Zohran Mamdani voted in the New York Mayoral election last week he told the press that he followed the Working Families Party ticket. Who is the Working FamiliesParty? This episode is one we recorded earlier with the national leader of the Working Families Party - Maurice Mitchell. This episode was recorded in the wake of the Movement for Black Lives protests, but he also explains the origins of Working Families and their urban origins in community organising movements like ACORN in the US.There is a long story behind one of the many strands emerging in resistance politics in the US.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)On Facebook, Instagram, Threads - https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Blue Sky Social - changemakerspod.bsky.aocial & amandatattersall.bsky.socialOn X/Twitter - @changemakers99 or @amandatattsOn LinkedIn - Amanda.Tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Zohran Mamdani voted in the New York Mayoral election last week he told the press that he followed the Working Families Party ticket. Who is the Working FamiliesParty? This episode is one we recorded earlier with the national leader of the Working Families Party - Maurice Mitchell. This episode was recorded in the wake of the Movement for Black Lives protests, but he also explains the origins of Working Families and their urban origins in community organising movements like ACORN in the US.There is a long story behind one of the many strands emerging in resistance politics in the US.For more on ChangeMakers check us out:Via our Website - https://changemakerspodcast.org (where you can also sign up to our email list!)On Facebook, Instagram, Threads - https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMakersPodcast/Blue Sky Social - changemakerspod.bsky.aocial & amandatattersall.bsky.socialOn X/Twitter - @changemakers99 or @amandatattsOn LinkedIn - Amanda.Tattersall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jadonna introduces the first Do Better segment highlighting ways to give back through education and outreach, donations, and/or time. She focuses on supporting food-serving organizations, the Working Families Party's support of Zohran Mamdani, and Walk Good LA's fundraising efforts for Jamaica.SNAP info: https://www.npr.org/2025/11/03/nx-s1-5596121/snap-food-benefits-trump-government-shutdownhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/11/08/what-does-snap-appeal-mean-for-those-already-waiting-for-benefits/87145465007/Working Families Party:https://workingfamilies.org/about/Jamaica support: https://givebutter.com/walkgoodjamaica Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11:05 - 11:22 (17 mins) Tim Graham or Joseph Vazquez Last night’s New York race was called in favor of Zohran Mamdani — a socialist Democrat heavily backed by the Working Families Party, a group with deep George Soros-linked funding. While legacy media celebrates the result as a “grassroots progressive victory,” they’ve completely ignored the dark-money network behind it. 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11:05 - 11:22 (17 mins) Tim Graham or Joseph Vazquez Last night’s New York race was called in favor of Zohran Mamdani — a socialist Democrat heavily backed by the Working Families Party, a group with deep George Soros-linked funding. While legacy media celebrates the result as a “grassroots progressive victory,” they’ve completely ignored the dark-money network behind it. 11:41 – 11:56 (15mins) Feature: “CHAT BOX!!”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s MiniPod, our hosts Angela Rye, Tiffany Cross, Andrew Gillum, and Bakari Sellers are joined by Maurice Mitchell, the National Director of the Working Families Party for a conversation on breaking the two-party system and getting corporate (and AIPAC) money out of politics. The WFP is a political party aimed at taking power from the rich and powerful, and putting it in the hands of the working class through a broad multi-racial coalition. They run their own candidates AND run candidates through Democratic Party primaries, candidates who have fought for higher wages, a fairer criminal justice system, getting big money out of politics, and more. If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday, voters in Virginia, New York City, New Jersey, Texas, California, and Mississippi overwhelmingly supported Democratic candidates and ballot initiatives.In New York, despite facing racist opposition from both Republicans and much of the Democratic establishment, Zohran Mamdani sailed to victory. The new mayor-elect won over 50 percent of the vote in a three-way race. And in Virginia, Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger won with an even greater margin over her opponent, Winsome Earle-Sears, whose campaign weaponized transphobia in a vain attempt to defeat Spanberger.In California, as of Wednesday, nearly two-thirds of the vote favored redrawing the congressional map to counter Republican gerrymandering in Texas.The Intercept Briefing spoke with Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of the PAC Run for Something, and Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party, to discuss what lessons Democrats and progressives should take heading into the midterm elections. Mitchell pointed to Mamdani's and other Democrats' success last night at driving home a positive economic message for working-class voters as an important roadmap for next year.“There's elements of [Mamdani's] victory that are very particular to New York, that are very particular to him, but the politics and the conditions that are a part of the victory are happening all across the country,” said Mitchell. “It's clear that this was a wave election. And inside of that wave are a number of independent, progressive-minded folks who didn't wait their turn, who are willing to fight for working people.” Similarly, Litman argued that Democrats need to embrace a big tent that includes progressive voices. "You need candidates who know what they believe, who know how to communicate, who love the place they're running, and who can articulate why voters should want them to win,” she said.Litman continued, “Does every candidate need to have the exact same ideological profile? No. But also, the person who's running and winning a seat on the Iowa City Council is probably not a good fit for the New York City Council, and vice versa. And that's OK. To be a party that can win everywhere, which is what we need to be in order to stop authoritarianism and stop what the Republican Party has done, we need to have a big tent.” Listen to the full conversation of The Intercept Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.You can support our work at theintercept.com/join. Your donation, no matter the amount, makes a real difference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York’s new Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won amid Islamophobic attacks, and is set to become the city's first Muslim mayor. He pledged to serve all communities, and to challenge US President Trump's policies. His win is being compared to that of London’s Muslim Mayor Sadiq Khan, a counterweight to then-UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Are city mayors the new resistance to right-wing governments? In this episode: Moustafa Bayoumi (@BayoumiMoustafa), author and columnist for The Guardian Episode credits: This episode was produced by Haleema Shah, Sarí el-Khalili, Diana Ferrero and Tracie Hunte, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Amy Walters, Farhan Rafif, Fatima Shafiq, Tamara Khandaker, and guest host, Manny Rapalo. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz and Kylene Kiang. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.insurgentspod.comRavi Mangla, national press secretary for the Working Families Party, joins Jordan to talk about the NYC mayoral race, the Cuomo campaign's desperation in the final days and weeks of the race, and—most importantly—what people need to do after the election to help support the implementation of Mamdani's agenda.You can follow Ravi here: https://x.com/ravi_mangla Check out his Substack, Signal Break, here: https://signalbreak.substack.com/

On this episode Donna and Orlando sat down with community organizer, Branden Snyder, to discuss the Working Families Party and how people can stay involved in the political process beyond election day. They also unpack the media narratives swirling around the mayoral race, why they matter for young Black leadership in Detroit, and the government shutdown's impact on EBT and food security across Michigan.The Working Families Party is regular people coming together across their differences to make a better future for all. They are a multiracial party that fights for workers over bosses and people over the powerful. They want an America which realizes the promise – unrealized in our history – of freedom and equality for all.Together, they break down the Working Families Party's “inside-outside” strategy in Michigan: start small, build infrastructure, recruit multiracial working-class candidates, and create a values-based bloc that can negotiate policy, not just win headlines.To learn more about the Working Families Party and how to get involved, click here. FOR HOT TAKES:ETHICS RULES DIDN'T REQUIRE SHEFFIELD TO DISCLOSE PAST RELATIONSHIP WITH DEMOLITION CONTRACTORTRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE PARTIAL SNAP PAYMENTS AS SHUTDOWN DRAGS ON Support the showFollow us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

Katie Spain-McLaren is running for Troy City Council District 3 on the Democratic and Working Families Party lines against John Mancinelli. Katie spoke with Elizabeth Press as part of Hudson Mohawk Magazine's election watch coverage. HMM reached out to John Mancinelli for an interview, but we have not heard back.

Town Hall Seattle, Juneau Street Resilience Pod, and the City of Seattle's Office of Sustainability and Environment hosts an evening with climate justice leaders who are reimagining our climate future in Seattle and beyond; discussing how community leaders, local government and academia can use joy and storytelling to build relationships and actualize climate resilience strategies, and sharing more about the upcoming One Seattle Climate Action Plan Update, including how you can get involved! Moderator Nancy Huizar (they/them/theirs) is an environmental justice activist, facilitator, and consultant. They believe that everything we are doing to further environmental justice needs to address and connect to how people — particularly people of color — are impacted. Because the environmental movement has historically shut out communities of color, their work focuses on tending to, understanding, and centering the needs and health of communities of color. Panelists Lylianna Allala is Interim Deputy Director for the City of Seattle's Office of Sustainability and Environment. Previously she served as the Climate Justice Director in the Office of Sustainability & Environment. In her current role, she provides strategic leadership and direction on policies and programs that address the root causes and impacts of climate change including citywide implementation of Seattle's Equity & Environment Initiative and Seattle's Green New Deal. Prior to joining the City of Seattle, Lylianna led climate & environmental policy & outreach for U.S Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal. She began her career in habitat restoration and ecology focusing on upland and urban forests, and wetlands. She is a co-creator of the Growing Old podcast, a 2019 Henry M. Jackson Foundation Leadership Fellow, and an alumna of the 2024 Obama Foundation Leaders USA program. She currently serves as a co-facilitator for the Obama Leaders Climate Community of Practice. Debolina Banerjee (she/hers) is a Senior Climate Policy Manager at Puget Sound Sage. Her work includes research-based analysis of climate policies, campaign support on climate justice issues, and building power within Sage's local and statewide climate coalitions. Debolina has research experience in transit-oriented development, the environmental impacts of unorganized industries and project management for real estate development. In addition, she has extensive experience working with grassroots activists and marginalized communities in India, organizing for social justice around food, sustainable agriculture, clean environment, community development, and women's empowerment. Aya de León is the Poet Laureate of the City of Berkeley, and she teaches creative writing at UC Berkeley. Kensington Books publishes her novels for adults, including the "Justice Hustlers" series and several standalone novels. Candlewick Books publishes Aya's "Factory" series for younger readers. Aya has appeared in the New York Times' "By the Book" and has received acclaim in the Washington Post, the Village Voice, and SF Chronicle. Her words have also appeared in Harper's Bazaar, The Guardian UK, and on Def Poetry. A graduate of Harvard College, with an MFA in fiction from Antioch University Los Angeles, Aya has been an artist in residence at Stanford University, a Cave Canem poetry fellow, and a slam poetry champion. In spring 2022, she organized an online conference entitled Black Literature vs. the Climate Emergency (available on YouTube). She's also on Instagram. In 2025, she kicked off her new project, Formation, an intergenerational community organizing project through the arts. She organizes with the Black Hive, the climate and environmental justice formation of the Movement for Black Lives. She is also involved with the Working Families Party and writes and choreographs social justice line dances to bring joy to political movements. Dr. Esther Min received her PhD in Environmental and Occupational Hygiene from the University of Washington and her Master of Public Health with emphasis in community health from Touro University, California. Her focus is to build research processes and projects that uplift the voices of Black, Indigenous and people of color, and frontline communities and organizations are elevated, and their priorities and goals of environmental justice are supported by academic researchers and practitioners. Esther is the Director of Community Innovation, Evaluation, and Learning at Front and Centered, a coalition of frontline community organizations working on environmental and climate justice policies in the state of WA. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Washington's School of Public Health where she teaches an environmental justice course for undergrad and graduate students, and conducts research-to-action type projects. Presented by Town Hall Seattle, Juneau Street Resilience Pod, and the City of Seattle's Office of Sustainability and Environment.  

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, we begin with Election Watch 2025 Mark Dunlea talks to Noreen McKee, the Democrat and Working Families Party candidate running for Troy City Council District 4 about her campaign. Then, Elizabeth “EP” Press talks with Jona Favreau, the Democrat candidate for the Troy City Council in District 5 in the upcoming election. Later on, we interview from retired National Weather Service meteorologist, Hugh Johnson, for our weekly weather update. After that, we have Everybody Moves weekly series, which profiles the migration stories of members of our community. Finally, Carolyn Tennant talks to artist and filmmaker Suneil Sanzgiri and EMPAC's Katherine Adams about their upcoming workshop and the film screening at the Sanctuary

Noreen McKee is the Democrat and Working Families Party candidate for Troy City Council District 4. A long time CPA who is concerned about the city's financial management, she has been active in local civic groups such as the Justice Center of Rensselaer County and Unity House. She joined Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine to discuss her campaign, including affordable housing and the Good Cause Eviction Law, and the need to protect immigrants from ICE. https://www.mckee4troy.com/

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea talks to the Executive Director of Protect the Adirondacks about the upcoming vote on Proposition One, a proposal from an amendment to Article 14 that protects against construction on select natural areas within the 6 million acre park. Then, Sina Basila Hickey talks campaign goals with Phil DiLorenzo, the candidate on the Democratic and Working Families Party line in the upcoming election for Troy City Council District 1 Later on, Willie Terry continues his coverage on the NoKings Protest from October 18th And in our last segment, we hear about the importance of language preservation in Mohican Culture Hosted By: Jacob Boston, Richard Sleeper. Engineered by: Jacob Boston

Shikole Struber is running for Troy City Council District 2 on the Democratic and Working Families Party line against incumbent Ryan Brosnan. Shikole spoke with Sina Basila Hickey as part of Hudson Mohawk Magazine's election watch coverage. HMM reached out to Ryan Brosnan for an interview, but we have not heard back.

Phil DiLorenzo is running for Troy City Council District 1 on the Democratic and Working Families Party line against incumbent Bill Keal. Phil spoke with Sina Basila Hickey as part of Hudson Mohawk Magazine's election watch coverage. HMM reached out to Bill Keal for an interview, but we have not heard back.

First, we hear from Jeid Ebanks about the Rage Out Rave dance party fundraiser. Then, Mark Dunlea speaks with Greg Campbell-Cohen, the Democrat and Working Families Party candidate for Troy City Council in District 6. Later on, Lavender sits down with eL and Sadiki of Acute Inflections to talk about their upcoming performance in Troy. After that, Andrea Cunliffe brings us coverage from the 2025 Collar City Pride Festival. Finally, we have some recordings from the Homelands Pow Wow, a homecoming for the Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans. Hosted by: Richard Sleeper, Jacob Boston. Engineered by: Jacob Boston

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Jane Kim from Working Families Party joins us. Jane is the California Director of the Working Families Party.

This week on Rising Up For Justice, Jane Kim from Working Families Party joins us. Jane is the California Director of the Working Families Party.

There's trouble in Trump world: Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is launching a Third Party to challenge Trump's Republicans in the midterms and maybe in 2028. Maurice Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party, explains why Musk will fail - and how Mamdani succeeded at winning the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City.Also: How does a movement build support when large parts of the country are opposed to its goals? How do you connect with people who disagree with you? For some answers, we'll turn to longtime organizer Michael Ansara. His new book is The Hard Work of Hope.

We hear from Andrea Serrano about the key issues New Mexico is dealing with, the work at Ole, the Working Families Party, the ongoing New York City mayoral election, and her hopes for the future. We also have our community calendar and vaccine Equity.

There's trouble in Trump world: Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is launching a Third Party to challenge Trump's Republicans in the midterms and maybe in 2028. Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, explains why Musk will fail.Also: Trump's executive order abolishing birthright citizenship – guaranteed by the 14th Amendment – has been blocked for a second time, this time because of a class action suit. David Cole explains why Trump will lose this case at the Supreme Court.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maurice “Moe” Mitchell, national director of the Working Families Party, explains why “fusion voting” is the way forward for progressives who want to win.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

There's trouble in Trump world: Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is launching a Third Party to challenge Trump's Republicans in the midterms and maybe in 2028. Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, explains why Musk will fail.Also: Trump's executive order abolishing birthright citizenship – guaranteed by the 14th Amendment – has been blocked for a second time, this time because of a class action suit. David Cole explains why Trump will lose this case at the Supreme Court.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On this Tuesday edition of Sid & Friends in the Morning, Curtis Sliwa is live in-studio once again alongside T.J. McCormack and later joined by John Catsimatidis, as the trio substitute for morning show host Sid Rosenberg while he's on vacation in Europe. In news of the day, extreme weather hits New York City with flash floods, the evolving NYC Mayoral race in NYC and candidate Andrew Cuomo announcing he will be running in the general election in November on an independent line, further strategizing in regard to overcoming the rise of socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Curtis, John & T.J. also touch upon national political dynamics, FBI internal conflicts, and the influence of significant funding from Working Families Party, raising concerns over transparency in campaign financing. Rich Lowry, Bo Dietl, Alan Dershowitz, Ed Cox, Judge Richard Weinberg & George Venizuelos join the show on this Tuesday installment of Sid & Friends in the Morning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Cox, chairman of the New York Republican State Committee, joins the program to discuss the concerns regarding the NYC Mayoral race, about 501(c)(4) funds being funneled into the Working Families Party, particularly from Alex Soros. He highlights the Marxist policies of candidate Zohran Mamdani and their potential impact on New York City, such as rent freezes and public land requisition for housing. Cox also critiques Andrew Cuomo's political maneuvers and the shift to far-left policies in the state as he prepares to run on an independent ticket in November. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ana María Archila and Jasmine Gripper, co-directors of the New York Working Families Party, reflect on Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani's resounding win in the Democratic primary election, and look ahead to the general election.     

Zohran Mamdani didn't just beat Andrew Cuomo — he buried him. In a race many expected to be tight or favor Cuomo through ranked-choice tallies, Mamdani delivered a knockout in the first round. The final numbers weren't close: Mamdani pulled in 545,000 votes to Cuomo's 428,000. That's a blowout. And it happened despite Cuomo once polling at an absurd 80%. This wasn't just a campaign upset — it was the end of Cuomo's delusion that he could waltz back into New York politics on name recognition alone.Mamdani's campaign was sharp and technically sound. He mastered ranked-choice mechanics — building coalitions, securing second-choice support, and locking in endorsements from the Working Families Party and key progressive organizers. But he didn't just activate the left. He reached across neighborhoods and demographics, putting in real ground work. His message wasn't just ideological; it was practical and local — housing, transit, jobs. The kind of politics that wins you quiet votes in places people don't usually canvass.Now, Mamdani becomes a national proxy whether he wants to or not. Republicans will make him the new face of the Democratic Party, using his self-identified socialism as a scarecrow in swing states. But that spotlight also comes with opportunity. He's proven he can organize, message, and win. If Mamdani survives the general — and with Eric Adams now backed into a defensive fight, that's looking more likely — he could emerge as a new progressive standard-bearer not just for New York, but for the left nationwide.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Trump and DeSantis, Reunited AgainDonald Trump and Ron DeSantis appeared together this week, publicly touring the new Alligator Alcatraz immigration facility in the Everglades. This was their first real moment of unity since a brutal 2024 GOP primary season. On the surface, they were aligned — joking, praising one another, presenting a strong front on immigration.Behind the smiles, though, Florida politics remains deeply tribal. There's always more going on under the surface. This wasn't just a unity photo-op; it was a strategic pivot. With the media focused on deportation centers and immigration enforcement, Democrats' messaging about Medicaid cuts and policy substance is being drowned out. Whether this is 5D chess from Trump or just savvy instinct, the outcome is the same — the right is driving the conversation.And here's my hunch: DeSantis is bound for a Trump administration role. Maybe not immediately, but certainly toward the end of his term. I don't know the exact position, but his re-alignment with Trump suggests he's looking for a path forward that keeps him in the national conversation.Allred's Return and the Uphill Battle in TexasColin Allred is back, launching another Senate bid in Texas, likely against Ken Paxton. His opening ad leans heavily on anti-corruption themes, clearly aimed at Paxton's scandals and ethical baggage. It's a smart choice if Paxton is the nominee. Voters don't forget public messes involving mistresses, real estate ties, and abandoned staff.That said, I'm not sold on Allred. His ad doesn't connect — it's too heavy on biography and too light on vision. People watching already know who he is. They're asking what he's going to do differently this time. He had a respectable run against Ted Cruz, but he didn't break through. And in a state like Texas, breaking through isn't optional — it's the baseline requirement.Texas Democrats face a structural problem. The party's progressives dominate primaries but struggle to produce general election winners. Allred's strength as a former football player was undercut by the trans sports issue. He doesn't read as a football guy, and he doesn't read as the kind of candidate who can split the difference between national party expectations and Texas voter realities. I'll be watching this race, but my expectations are tempered.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:03:03 - Interview with Kirk Bado00:29:16 - Update00:29:53 - Final NYC Mayoral Primary Results00:33:57 - Trump and DeSantis Reunite00:37:29 - Colin Allred for Texas Senate00:45:05 - Interview with Kirk Bado (con't)01:07:04 - Steelers Talk01:19:13 - Bonus Politics Question01:19:52 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

Send us a textMorris Katz, ad-maker at the Fight media firm, is the lead media strategist for Zohran Mamdani's insurgent campaign that secured the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City in a decisive upset over the long-favored Andrew Cuomo. In this conversation, Morris talks his NYC roots, coming from an artistic family, his accidental path into politics, and a deep dive into the Mamdani campaign's monumental win. We discuss the candidates, the overarching strategy, important tactical decisions, inside the memorable viral and paid media content, the role of outside groups, what is misunderstood about the race, what is replicable for others and much more with a lead operative on one of the most impressive and innovative campaigns in recent memory.IN THIS EPISODEMorris grows up in downtown Manhattan in an artistic household...What diverted Morris from focusing on screenwriting to a career in politics...How a stint in North Carolina politics shaped Morris' trajectory...What is unique about Morris' firm, Fight...How Morris entered the world of Zohran Mamdani & his first impressions of the candidate...Morris breaks down the 3-phase strategy of the Mamdani mayoral campaign...The role the DSA-NY and Working Families Party played in the rise of Zohran Mamdani...How the Mamdani field operation fundamentally changed the race...Was the Free Palestine movement integral to the Mamdani ascent...Inside the Mamdani digital program and why it caught fire...A communication strategy the Mamdani campaign "unlocked"...Technical aspects that made Mamdani video and ad content stand out...What makes Zohran Mamdani an effective political communicator?The paid-media strategy undergirding the campaign's rise...How the Knicks playoff run impacted Mamdani media decisions...Why the campaign invested in :15 second ads...Parallels between Zohran Mamdani and Barack Obama...How Morris views the attacks on Mamdani of anti-semitism and defunding the police...The influential role played by mayoral candidate Brad Lander...Unpacking the winning Mamdani coalition...Morris' most surreal post-election moment...What is most replicable for other campaigns from the Mamdani success?AND AOC, Elle Bisgaard-Church, Eric Bogosian, Jamaal Bowman, Adam Carlson, Josh Charles, Andrew Cuomo, Bill de Blasio, Bob Dylan, Andrew Epstein, eyebrows, halal-flation, Hiroshima Mon Amour, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Rebecca Katz, Brett Leonard, Willy Loman, manic energy, Tommy McDonald, Matt McLaughlin, Melted Solids, Arthur Miller, Julian Mulvey, the new brunch, Trey Nix, the politics of sighs, Antonio Reynoso, Katie Riley, Sam Rockwell, John Shanley, Erica Smith, Nydia Velazquez, Yul Vasquez, villains...& more!

With the June 24 primary almost upon us, could Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani pull off an upset over Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic race for mayor? Could City Comptroller Brad Lander capitalize on his arrest by federal immigration officials and make a last-minute push? Gerson Borrero is a journalist, radio host and political commentator who appears weekly on NY1's “Inside City Hall.” He's also the former editor-at-large of City & State and former editor-in-chief of El Diario/La Prensa, the largest Spanish-language newspaper in New York City. He joined Errol to discuss various angles of the primary. Borrero shared his analysis of the slate of candidates, the influence of the Working Families Party, and the potential impact of alliances between candidates.

In towns and cities across the country, from blue cities to red states, from Idaho to Georgia and pretty much everywhere else, folks gathered to show their opposition to the Trump Administration. They were standing up against immigration raids with masked federal agents, to devastating cuts to Medicaid, to the President of the United States, quote-unquote “honoring” the United States Army with a birthday parade. If you marched this weekend with hundreds (or even thousands) of your neighbors, what can you do to keep that energy going? We asked Maurice Mitchell, the national director of the Working Families Party.And in headlines: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a preemptive strike against Iran, Minnesota lawmakers were shot and killed in a suspected political assassination, and the Trump administration proposes an expansion of the travel ban. Show Notes:Check out the Working Families Party – https://workingfamilies.org/Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8What A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday 

Ana Maria Archila, co-director of the New York Working Families Party, joined the show to discuss the WFP's mayoral candidate rankings, the push to elect Zohran Mamdani as mayor, ranked-choice voting strategies, and more. (Ep 506)

There is a primary election coming up on June 24th and there are a few Troy City Council seats included. In District 1 the Conservative line has a primary. In District 4 the Democrats have a primary. And, in District 5 the Working Families Party get a chance to choose who will go up for election in November. Elizabeth Press spoke with Noreen McKee running on the Democratic line this primary for Troy City Council District 4. At the time of the airing McKee's opponent has not responded to emails or calls from the Hudson Mohawk Magazine for an interview. Early Voting Location for JUNE 2025 PRIMARY: 500 Federal St Troy, NY 12180 Early Voting Dates: June 14th to June 22nd Saturday and Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM Monday and Wednesday: 12 PM to 8 PM Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We start with Mark Dunlea's coverage of the June 5th rally at Albany's State Capitol by the New York Immigration Coalition and other immigrant rights advocates that gathered to urge the state legislature to pass the New York for All Act. Then, Andrea Cunliffe talks with Eric Wisher of the Working Families Party, who is running for Troy's city council District 5 in the upcoming June 24th primary elections. After that, Retired National Weather Service meteorologist Hugh Johnson joins us for our weekly look at climate and his weather forecast. Spoiler: we'll be talking about rain and smoke. Later on, Joanna Dreby and Moses Nagel bring us their weekly series Everybody Moves that profiles the immigrant journeys of the members of our community. This week they talk with Justin, whose mother immigrated from Korea. Finally, Moses Nagel takes us to the opening of the Site Specific Exhibit at the Pine Hills Branch of Albany Public Libraries. The exhibit contains paintings and photographs by artists who investigate and translate the uniqueness of a particular place.

Elizabeth Kim, Gothamist and WNYC reporter, talks about the latest news from the campaign trail, including what she's expecting ahead of the first mayoral debate, the Working Families Party ranking Zohran Mamdani as top pick for mayor, and the battle for Asian voters. 

 We have Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party on to discuss fighting Trump. Then we break down the House budget bill. We also take your calls! 844-899-TVLR ✦ ABOUT ✦The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond.Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air!Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon:TVLR.FMPatreon.com/thevalleylaborreportVisit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fmFollow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab...Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReportersFollow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_ALFollow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist✦ CONTACT US ✦Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show!✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦Support them if you can.The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB fight for working people. Let them represent you in your workplace injury claim. Mtandj.com; (855) 617-9333The MACHINISTS UNION represents workers in several industries including healthcare, the defense industry, woodworking, and more. iamaw44.org (256) 286-3704 / organize@iamaw44.orgDo you need good union laborers on your construction site, or do you want a union construction job? Reach out to the IRONWORKERS LOCAL 477. Ironworkers477.org  256-383-3334 (Jeb Miles) / local477@bellsouth.netThe NORTH ALABAMA DSA is looking for folks to work for a better North Alabama, fighting for liberty and justice for all. Contact / Join: DSANorthAlabama@gmail.comIBEW LOCAL 136 is a group of over 900 electricians and electrical workers providing our area with the finest workforce in the construction industry. You belong here. ibew136.org Contact: (205) 833-0909IFPTE - We are engineers, scientists, nonprofit employees, technicians, lawyers, and many other professions who have joined together to have a greater voice in our careers. With over 80,000 members spread across the U.S. and Canada, we invite you and your colleagues to consider the benefits of engaging in collective bargaining. IFPTE.org Contact: (202) 239-4880THE HUNTSVILLE INDUSTRIAL WORKERS OF THE WORLD is a union open to any and all working people. Call or email them today to begin organizing your workplace - wherever it is. On the Web: https://hsviww.org/ Contact: (256) 651-6707 / organize@hsviww.orgENERGY ALABAMA is accelerating Alabama's transition to sustainable energy. We are a nonprofit membership-based organization that has advocated for clean energy in Alabama since 2014. Our work is based on three pillars: education, advocacy, and technical assistance. Energy Alabama on the Web: https://alcse.org/ Contact: (256) 812-1431 / dtait@energyalabama.orgThe Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union represents in a wide range of industries, including but not limited to retail, grocery stores, poultry processing, dairy processing, cereal processing, soda bottlers, bakeries, health care, hotels, manufacturing, public sector workers like crossing guards, sanitation, and highway workers, warehouses, building services,  and distribution. Learn more at RWDSU.infoThe American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union proudly representing 700,000 federal and D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Learn more at AFGE.orgAre you looking for a better future, a career that can have you set for life, and to be a part of something that's bigger than yourself?   Consider a skilled trades apprenticeship with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. Learn more at IUPAT.orgUnionly is a union-focused company created specifically to support organized labor. We believe that providing online payments should be simple, safe, and secure.  Visit https://unionly.io/ to learn more.Hometown Action envisions inclusive, revitalized, and sustainable communities built through multiracial working class organizing and leadership development at the local and state level to create opportunities for all people to thrive. Learn more at hometownaction.orgMembers of IBEW have some of the best wages and benefits in North Alabama. Find out more and join their team at ibew558.org ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

New York City's mayoral race is heating up, and into the inferno walks Brad Lander: City Comptroller, longtime progressive pain in the ass (in the best way), and, most importantly, not a corrupt tool of the oligarchy. That alone is refreshing. Lander's running on a revolutionary NYC platform: competence, decency, and not being Eric Adams, Andrew Cuomo, or a trash fire named Donald Trump. He's spent his career backing tenants, workers, and immigrants, including showing up at an ICE facility to demand Newark mayor Ras Baraka's release. On Gaslit Nation, Lander made it clear: he's not here to play nice with predators in power. He's here to break the cycle of corruption, fight for working people, and stop ICE from turning Rikers Island into Guantanamo East. On climate? “Climate risk is financial risk,” Lander says. His plan includes rooftop solar, ensuring net-zero emissions by 2040, and preventing your apartment from becoming a boiling deathtrap during the next heat wave. (Remember Cuomo leaving people to die in nursing homes?) As the feds abandon us under Trump and Musk, someone's got to step up. Lander wants to expand the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. And for non-New Yorkers: NYC's mayor matters nationally. This is a frontline job against elite impunity and rising autocracy. We need Lander to help rebuild democracy. Want to protect New York, and the country, from grifters like Adams and Cuomo? Use ranked-choice voting, ranking Lander #1. Then rank all the other progressives endorsed by the Working Families Party. Do not put Cuomo on your ballot. He already resigned after using his power to prey on women. Don't make us go through that again. Go to landerfornyc.com and help make New York City safer and stronger, for the sake of its residents and all of America. Share this interview with the New Yorkers in your life to help stop Cuomo and elect Lander New York City's next mayor.  Want to enjoy Gaslit Nation ad-free? Join our community of listeners for bonus shows, ad-free episodes, exclusive Q&A sessions, our group chat, invites to live events like our Monday political salons at 4pm ET over Zoom, and more! Sign up at Patreon.com/Gaslit!

Send us a textIn this “big business” episode, Ernest breaks down President Trump's political whiplash, that Signal group chat security breach, Philly's Working Families Party tax plan challenge, how to love people from a distance, why it was worth $921 to see Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal on Broadway, and more.Ernestly Speaking! is executively produced and hosted by Ernest Owens. Check him out at ernestowens.com and follow him @MrErnestOwens on Twitter & Instagram.

Tonight, President Trump will give his first major address to the nation since the inauguration of his second term. He'll probably talk about how great of a job he's doing, the Gulf of America and deporting undocumented immigrants. Who knows, he might even rant about the Russian influence investigation some more. Democratic Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut tells us why he won't be attending Trump's address — and why the president is vying to become Russian President Vladimir Putin's new best friend. And later in the show, California Democratic Representative Lateefah Simon is set to deliver the Working Families Party response to the president. She previews her speech for us.In headlines: Trump's 25-percent tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports are set to take effect today, First Lady Melania Trump made her first public appearance since Inauguration Day, and the Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as Education Secretary.Show Notes:Subscribe to the What A Day Newsletter – https://tinyurl.com/3kk4nyz8Support victims of the fire – votesaveamerica.com/reliefWhat A Day – YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@whatadaypodcastFollow us on Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/crookedmedia/For a transcript of this episode, please visit crooked.com/whataday

In this episode, Antoinette goes to a modern art museum and doesn't like the art, while Shanti thinks human existence is the equivalent of surviving a plane crash. After listening to voicemails, we sit and talk with Maurice Mitchell, the National Director of the Working Families Party. Together, we discuss the need for a third political party that truly represents the interests of working people. Mitchell urges listeners to recognize the true enemy: the billionaire class and stresses the need for public courage and grassroots movements to counteract the rapid shift towards authoritarianism. We conclude with a focus on the power of collective action. Join Us...To stay updated with the Working Families Party Text WFP to 30403To learn more about WFP https://workingfamilies.orgFollow WFP instagram https://www.instagram.com/workingfamilies/?igsh=MWpjYnl3dnlyM2wwOA%3D%3D#Follow Maurice Mitchell on instagram https://www.instagram.com/mauricewfp/?hl=enContact Us:Hotline: (215) 948-2780Email: aroundthewaycurls@gmail.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/aroundthewaycurls for exclusive videos & bonus episodesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, we're discussing the Elon engine that's running Trump's America, we'll also talk about what straight men want according to the matchmakers that find them partners, and finally we'll ask: why don't people dress up to go out anymore? And joining us this week to discuss all of that and more is comedian, Katie Hannigan, as well as the National Director of the Working Families Party, Maurice Mitchell!——Thank you to this week's sponsors:Paired - Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/FAKETHENATION——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.