Today, Trump's war of choice in Iran continues as the cost of living here in America continues to rise. We talk about how you can help highlight his deeply unpopular policies and fight back against this regime’s fascist and failing efforts to subvert our democracy. Then Steve has a powerful conversation about “great replacement theory” with educator and author of the new book, “Chain of Ideas - The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age,” Dr. Ibram X. Kendi. Steve Linktree Jason Linktree nokings.org Chain of Ideas Book www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Video Edited by Kanai Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw
Today we’ve got more primary results as Trump’s war of choice continues to cost lives and billions across the world and here at home. We also talk about the so-called “Save America Act” and the so-called “Markwayne Mullin” nomination. Then we hear from an amazing woman who is recruiting and training the next generation of women's herstory makers, the Executive Director of DemocraShe, our friend, Sarah Jakle. Steve Linktree Jason Linktree www.democrashe.org www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Video Edited by Kanai Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw
Today we have our first primary results of the midterms! The midterms are here!!! So we will talk about the state of the Texas Senate race against a backdrop of our war with Iran and Trump’s extreme dog wagging. Then Steve has a great conversation with one of the leaders fighting to protect our communities from the epidemic of gun violence, President of Everytown for Gun Safety, John Feinblatt. Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286 Steve Linktree Jason Linktree Everytown For Gun Safety www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Video Edited by Kanai Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw
Today Jess is back from DC and Steve is back from the CA Dem Convention so we catch up on all things Democrats and no things State of The Union (except for how badly it sucked). Of course we will also talk about Republicans’ attempts at voter suppression 2.0. Then Steve has a fascinating conversation with a woman who is shaking up a North Carolina Congressional race in a deep red district by running as a self proclaimed fake Republican, Kate Barr. Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree www.katebarrcanwin.com www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jess Craven Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Video Edited by Kanai Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw
Today Jason Berlin fills in for Jess and we talk about Trump's efforts to censor dissent and disrupt our elections, both of which will backfire spectacularly. Then Steve has an important conversation about our country’s move towards authoritarianism and how we beat it back with narrative communications expert, and author of “The Defiance Dispatch”, Jiggy Geronimo. Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree defiancedispatch.substack.com BlueWaveCalifornia.org FieldTeam6.org Indivisible.org www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Video Edited by Kanai Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw
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