Today we talk about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, particularly the attacks on free speech and lies about political violence, and we look at Trump’s tanking economy and how he really really doesn’t want us to talk about it. Then we talk to two volunteer leaders in DIY activism who are helping spread our messages of resistance and hope all over the country with the Visibility Brigade.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve Linktreevisibilitybrigade.comHelp us Pass Prop 50No Kings on Oct 18thwww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Building Power with Nathaniel Stinnett
Today while RFK jr is working to make America sick again, we talk about more regressive budget fights, and of course, the Epstein birthday card that is NOT a gift for Trump. Then we hear how we can mobilize lower propensity voters around environmental issues with the Founder of the Environmental Voter Project and “voting guru,” Nathaniel Stinnett.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve LinktreeVolunteer to pass Prop 50October 18th No Kingswww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Our Top Priority with Rep. Brendan Boyle
Today we talk about the latest on the Epstein files, including today’s press conference with 15 of the victims, the disastrous unraveling of the CDC, Trump’s 5 billion dollar crypto haul, and more protests everywhere! Then Steve has a great conversation with the ranking member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Brendan Boyle.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve LinktreeVolunteer to Pass CA Prop 50No King’s Rallies 10/18/25www.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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On The Front Lines with Representative Dave Min
As trump threatens to bring the military into other blue cities on the pretense of fighting crime, the epidemic of gun violence once again goes unanswered by republicans as we reel from yet another school shooting. Then Steve has a great conversation with one of our frontline Congressmembers from California, Representative Dave Min.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve LinktreeVolunteer to Pass CA Prop 50Workers Over Billionaires Labor Day Rallieswww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Tip Of The Spear with LACDP Chair Mark Ramos
Today we talk about the redistricting push in Texas (the bad racist one) and the redistricting push in California (the one that might save our democracy). And because republicans can’t win without putting in the fix, now Trump is attacking Vote by mail. Then we hear from someone who is at the tip of the spear in our resistance against the Trump regime, Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party, Mark Ramos.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve Linktreestopelectionrigging.comwww.lacdp.orgBlue Wave CA and MSW Media Victory FundEmail the League of Women Voters: [email protected] Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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