Ep 26: Rep. Eliot Engel On Iran & Impeachment
Congressman Eliot Engel, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, gives us an update on impeachment. He also discusses the recent conflict with Iran.
Jan 13, 2020•8 min
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Indivisible Westchester brings you the grassroots take on what's happening from Westchester to the White House and what you can do to activate and resist.
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Episode 25: Immigrant Experiences
We talk with the founder and host of the podcast Immigrantly, Saadia Khan. Immigrantly is dedicated to highlighting unique American stories and experiences. Listen to Immigrantly here: https://immigrantlypod.com
Dec 16, 2019•21 min
Episode 24: DemCast
We talk with DemCast about their mission to amplify grassroots media and how it can help all of us in 2020. Learn more about DemCast: https://demcastusa.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemCastUSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemCastUSA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demcastusa/
Dec 09, 2019•20 min
Episode 23: How To Flip A Seat
We talk to newly elected County Legislator Ruth Walter and her campaign manager Brendan Carty about her win this election season and how she was able to flip this seat from red to blue.
Dec 02, 2019•17 min
Episode 22: Holiday Hell - How to Survive Your Trump Supporting Family
We talk to Dr. Suzanne Burger of Westchester Citizen Therapists and Jin Whang of Indivisible New Rochelle about how to survive the holidays with your Trump supporting family. Also, we share some listeners questions and advice about getting through holiday meals and parties.
Nov 25, 2019•24 min
Episode 21: Campaign Finance Reform
The Campaign Financing Reform Commission is supposed to create a public financing system for New York State. But, as the Commission comes close to unveiling its plan the Fair Elections for New York Coalition is increasingly worried that the recommendations will be watered down. We spoke to activists about these fears at a rally prior to a Commission meeting. Also at play, a move to end Fusion Voting, a constitutionally protected right which allows candidates to run on multiple ballot lines. Lear...
Nov 18, 2019•28 min
Episode 20: Early Voting - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
We talk to Jarret Berg, co-founder of Vote Early NY, about Early Voting in New York State this past election. Also, what happened in Westchester - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Find out more at https://www.voteearlyny.org
Nov 11, 2019•18 min
Episode 19: County Executive George Latimer
County Executive George Latimer shares with us why he wants to be remembered as a regular guy. And, the latest on taxes, election security, cyberattacks and Facebook.
Nov 04, 2019•28 min
Bonus Episode: George Latimer's Budget Announcement
County Executive George Latimer gives us an exclusive announcement about the 2020 County Budget.
Oct 30, 2019•14 min
Episode 18: Meaghan Winter, Author of All Politics is Local
We talk to Bronxville native Meaghan Winter, author of All Politics is Local: Why Progressives Must Fight for the States. Hear what she discovered on the ground in three important battle ground states. Meaghan Winter is a freelance magazine writer and author of ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL: Why Progressives Must Fight for the States (Bold Type Books, October 2019). Her work has appeared in Best American Magazine Writing, The New York Times, ESSENCE, New York Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Bloomberg Businesswe...
Oct 27, 2019•23 min
Episode 17: Canvassing and Local Elections
We tag along with Democratic Candidate Vedat Gashi as he canvasses in Somers for an open seat on the County Board of Legislators. Plus, we chat with Chairman of the Board Ben Boykin who discusses why the 2019 local election matters.
Oct 21, 2019•21 min
Episode 16: Undoing Racism
Westchester's own Reverend Kym McNair explains what "undoing racism" means and how that journey can change your life. Plus, the women of CURE and how they are helping their own local community start on that very journey. Find out more about Undoing Racism workshops: https://www.pisab.org Discover learning opportunties with CURE: https://www.learnwithcure.com
Oct 13, 2019•30 min
Episode 15: NY State Senator Alessandra Biaggi
NY State Senator Alessandra Biaggi celebrates the demise of the IDC, discusses the successes of the recent legislative session and shares what is on her agenda moving forward.
Oct 07, 2019•31 min
Episode 14: Congressman Eliot Engel On Impeachment
Congressman Eliot Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, discusses the impeachment of President Trump. We are also joined by Tom Watson, Columbia Professor, Journalist, Political Commentator, Consultant and Activist to discuss all things impeachment. Follow Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomwatson
Oct 01, 2019•23 min
Episode 13: Tony The Democrat And The Power Of Postcarding
Tony the Democrat, founder of Postcards to Voters, tells us about his start in the postcarding effort, how many postcards they have sent out to date, and the surprising power of postcarding. We also chat with the women behind IW's own postcarding and learn how you can get involved. Find out more about Postcards to Voters and join their National effort: https://postcardstovoters.org Join IW's Local postcarding effort: https://www.indivisiblewestchester.org
Sep 29, 2019•34 min
Episode 12: Climate Strike
We are at Westchester's own Climate Strike in Peekskill, NY. Hear from the children, the organziers and the Deputy Mayor of Peekskill, Kathleen Talbot. Find out more about the Global Climate Strike at globalclimatestrike.net.
Sep 23, 2019•13 min
Episode 11: Gun Violence Prevention
We are joined by Barry Graubart, Deputy Chapter Leader for Advocacy for the NY State Chapter for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and Indivisible Westchester's own Amy Gross, a volunteer with Moms Demand Action. Also, an interview with Student Activist Kelly Marx. Get involved at www.momsdemandaction.org or text READY to 64433.
Sep 16, 2019•34 min
Episode 10: County Legislators Forum
Recorded live during our Westchester County Board of Legislators Forum. Hear excerpts from each of the candidates who are running in contested elections. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2019! Early Voting has come to New York THIS year. Find out more at Voteearlyny.org. Watch the full forum here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVSFFiWOPrs&t=1s Find out more about the candidates here: Catherine Borgia: https://www.electborgia.com Kitley Covill: http://electcovill.com Vedat Gashi: https:...
Sep 09, 2019•20 min
Episode 9: NY State Indivisibles
We are on location at the NY State Indivisible Convening with members of our sister group NYCD-16 Indivisible to talk about what's next for the resistance in New York State. Also, an interview with Jarret Berg, co-founder VoteEarlyNY, who gives us the basics on Early Voting in NY State and how we can spread the word. Find out more about Early Voting in NY at www.voteearlyny.org. Follow our sister group at nycd16-indivisible.org.
Aug 11, 2019•21 min
Episode 8: Mueller
We talk with two activists about "reading" the Mueller Report and his recent testimony, and an interview with Justin Hendrix, co-founder of the Mueller Book Club
Jul 28, 2019•29 min
Episode 7: Census 2020
We discuss why the Census matters, the damage Trump has done, and how we can help make sure everyone is counted.
Jul 21, 2019•27 min
Episode 6: Reproductive Rights
We discuss reproductive rights and the Reproductive Health Act with Acacia Bamberg Salatti, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund, and Annemarie Uhl, Chair of the Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic Action Fund and PPHP Votes. Also, an interview with Catherine Lederer-Plaskett from WCLA Choice Matters.
Jul 15, 2019•37 min
Episode 5: Disinformation
What happens when fake news becomes real news and how to prevent it. We discuss our forum on disinformation that featured Renée DiResta and Justin Hendrix. Also, an interview with Renée DiResta.
Jul 07, 2019•22 min
Episode 4: Get Involved In Local Elections
How to get involved in local elections, and an interview with Catherine Parker, Westchester Board of Legislators Majority Leader, who previews the upcoming BOL races.
Jun 30, 2019•33 min
Episode 3: Youth Speaks
We hear from two high school seniors about Trump, climate change, abortion rights, gun violence and more. Plus an interview with Abe Baker-Butler, the 17-year-old co-founder of the Westchester Student Coalition Against Gun Violence.
Jun 12, 2019•32 min
Episode 2: The Lazy Activist
How to get involved in big and small ways and an update from Sarah Reeske, NY Upstate Organizer for Indivisible Project.
May 22, 2019•13 min
Episode 1: Ten Things I Hate About Trump
Such a big list but so little time plus a chat with Dr. Suzanne Burger about the dangerous situation in the White House.
May 08, 2019•21 min
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