Today we talk about the electoral earthquake that just happened in New York City, the ongoing debacle that is Trump’s war in Iran, and how the Big BS Budget bill will affect rural hospitals. And then we have an essential conversation about resilience in our practice of activism with our resident progressive yogi and campaign strategist, Reggie Hubbard.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve Linktreeprotectourcare.orgactivepeaceyoga.comwww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Flexing our Power with Charles Douglas III
Today as we continue to celebrate the historic turnout on Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protests, we are also focused on our work to save our healthcare, push back on the Big-BS-Bill, and avoid going to war with Iran. And with all the conversations about what we do next after the protests, Steve speaks with the Founder and Executive Director of Common Power, powerhouse organizer, Charles Douglas III.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve LinktreeCommon PowerCall to say no war with Iran 202-224-3121 (CALL ALL THREE REPS)[You can also send this Resistbot letter by texting SIGN PCANGC to 50409.]Database of local news outlets to support from Media and Democracy Projectwww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Be Like Water with Kalaya'an Mendoza
As we are living through an attempted militarized authoritarian take over of our country, we are reporting from the ground about what is really happening in the streets of Los Angeles. And so that you are best prepared for all of the rallies and protests, including No Kings Day on Saturday, June 14th, we have an important interview with the Director of US Programs at Nonviolent Peaceforce, Kalaya’an Mendoza.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve Linktreewww.NoKings.orgProtest Safety PrepNonviolent Peaceforcewww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Protecting Our Care with Laura Packard
Today we are talking about pardons, attacks on education (with Harvard fighting back), how we can protect the judiciary, and how we stand up to the felon and wannabe king occupying the White House. And then we talk about the power of personal stories with the founder of Health Care Voices and the host of “Care Talk”, Laura Packard.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve LinktreeNoKings.orgVisibility BrigadeText SIGN PNDBNT to 50409www.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Democracy is hanging by a thread, but our work as citizens is about being resilient and persistent so that together, we can build the future we want to see. That’s why we’re launching The Practivist Pod — the practice of activism made practical.If you’re looking for ways to get engaged, or just looking for ways to stay sane… we want to help you navigate what comes next. It’s an exciting collaboration with political dynamo Jess Craven, author of the Chop Wood Carry Water newsletter, and grassroots organizer Steve Pierson, host of the How We Win podcast. Each week on The Practivist Pod, we’ll share important conversations with changemakers, give you practical ways to make an impact, have some fun, and inspire hope.This is more than a podcast — it's a place for our community to grow our practice of advocacy for justice, equity, and progress. Action is the best antidote for anxiety, and joy is a revolutionary act, so subscribe to The Practivist Pod today.
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