Today while Hegseth tries to shift blame on heinous war crimes, and Trump sleeps through cabinet meetings, we are going over the results of yet another huge Democratic overperformance, this time in Tennessee. Then we hear about the national effort to register and turn out under-represented voters from the Executive Director of the Voter Participation Center, Tom Lopach.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286Jess LinktreeSteve Linktreevoterparticipation.orgwww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Giving Thanks with Ellen Gavin and Natasha Estrada
Today we are giving thanks for you, our listeners, and everyone who is stepping up, however they are able, to fight back against the Trump regime and help us build a better future for us all. And Steve shares an inspiring interview with activist, writer, producer Ellen Gavin, and director, actor, Natasha Estrada. The two of them teamed up to create a powerful video featuring Civil Rights and labor icon, Dolores Huerta, to shed light on the truth and use their skills to make an impact.Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPJh4EaFO-gJess LinktreeSteve Linktreewww.practivistpod.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Popular Votes with Alyssa Cass
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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