As primaries across the country are in full swing, we talk about the most blatant and craven act of corruption and self dealing in the history of our country. Trump’s approval rating hits the 30’s and he’s trying to rake in all that he can to appease his base and try to keep them from talking about the Epstein Files. Steve Linktree Jason Linktree www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw
Today, Trump’s approvals keep sinking deeper into the toilet as he heads to China for a summit amidst the backdrop of his failing war of choice. Meanwhile here in America, we are fighting back against the egregious redistricting push by Republicans in the wake of SCOTUS’ Callais decision. Steve Linktree Jason Linktree www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw
Iman Jordan is a singer/songwriter/producer whose artistry bridges music, community, and activism. He was recently awarded the Harry Belafonte Best Song for Social Change Award at the 2025 Grammys. A sought-after songwriter, Iman has written for Rihanna, Jazmine Sullivan, Alicia Keys, and many more. He is also the host of the Artivism Podcast! Iman is deeply engaged in merging art with social impact. He has collaborated with initiatives like Joy To The Polls and ProGeorgia’s Women of Color Initiative and he is performing at Blue Wave California’s “California Rising” concert in Los Angeles this Tuesday, May 12th!
Steve Linktree California Rising Live - May 12th in Los Angeles www.listentoiman.com www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw
Today as we are reeling from another disastrous SCOTUS decision, gutting the voting rights act, we talk about what we can do to fight back, take back power in Congress and pass the John Lewis Voting Rights act. Also on 60 minutes Trump swears that he is not a rapist and a pedophile. So glad he cleared that up so now he can release all the Epstein files! Steve Linktree Jason Linktree California Rising LIVE - May 12th in Los Angeles maydaystrong.org www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw
Today Steve has a conversation about the power of state houses, the push for national single payer healthcare and the National Popular vote with Michigan State Rep. Carrie Rheingans. Rep. Rheingans believes that every policy issue is a health issue. Her passion and career have been in the service of advancing health equity. Carrie grew up in rural Michigan, and earned a bachelor of science, master of public health and master of social work from the University of Michigan. Before being elected to office, she was a project director for the Michigan Public Health Institute and a lecturer at the U of M School of Social Work. Carrie is also a member of the American Federation of Teachers Local 6244. Steve Linktree www.carrierheingans.com/micare www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw
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