Congress finally passed the Epstein bill overwhelmingly, dealing a huge blow to Trump and a long awaited win for the survivors. And in another blow to the Trump regime, the Texas gerrymandered maps are struck down. What a week! We discuss it all and then hear from veteran campaign consultant and communications expert Alyssa Cass about how we are closer than you think to ditching the electoral college with the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve Linktreewww.nationalpopularvote.comwww.aftynforcongress.comwww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Verified Voting with Pamela Smith
Today we’ve got a wild week to discuss as we are still reveling in our election day wins while grappling with the repercussions of the end of the budget fight. Then as Trump continues to make false claims about our elections, we talk about how safe our voting systems actually are with the President and CEO of Verified Voting, Pamela Smith.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve Linktreeverifiedvoting.orgweaintbuyingit.comwww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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How We Win with DNC Chair Ken Martin
Today we are celebrating our huge wins all over the country in a clear repudiation of Trump and his brutal destructive policies. Democrats continue to overperform expectations. What a night! To further breakdown all of our wins and what this means for Democrats moving forward into the midterms, we speak with the Chair of the DNC, Ken Martin!Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve Linktreewww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Marching Orders with Maya May
We are now 30 days into the Trump shutdown but while Republicans enjoy their paid vacation at the expense of our health care and food assistance, it is GOTV time all over our Country! We are just days away from Election Day, so we are going to talk about how you can get involved and make an impact. Jess is traveling today so joining to help us out this week is the host of “Punching Up” on Lincoln Square Media and co-host of “The Breakdown” with Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson, as well as "Protect & Serve" with former police officer Michael Fanone, Comedian and writer, Maya May!Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve Linktreemayaonstage.comVolunteer on Prop 50GET-OUT-THE-VOTE ELECTION DMSwww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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No Kings!
Today we are still riding the high from our historic No Kings day of protest while the trump regime keeps the government closed, ratchets up the corruption and demos the east wing of the White House. They’re doing everything they can to stomp on our buzz, but we won’t let them!Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve LinktreeVolunteer on Prop 50Local Election Cheat Sheetwww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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