We discuss the issues on state ballots across the country. Ever wondered about specific initiatives, constitutional amendments, and referendums? This episode is for you! Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Faceb...
Oct 23, 2020•45 min
Topics Discussed: Final Presidential Debate Disinformation and the NY Post Story Governor Whitmer's Response to Threats Moment of Hope: (dis)connected Short Film Prognostications and Polls Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follo...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Topics Discussed: Amy Coney Barrett Confirmation Hearings Bush v. Gore The Future of the Supreme Court Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reac...
Oct 16, 2020•58 min
Topics Discussed: #ThisIsWhy Post Responses Abortion and Political Shifts Matthew Shepard Anniversary Moment of Hope Susan Page on the VP Debate Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook f...
Oct 13, 2020•56 min
We were thrilled to talk with Senator Elizabeth Warren this week. We chatted about how to respond when people accuse Democrats of being socialist, why childcare and caregiving in general are such important pieces of economic success, and why you - yes, you! - give her hope to keep at the work of democracy. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I T...
Oct 09, 2020•37 min
Topics Discussed: President Trump's Health Federal Leadership Around Covid-19 Breonna Taylor's Case Moment of Positivity with Celeste Williams Disagreeing on Abortion Disagreeing on Guns Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow ...
Oct 06, 2020•2 hr 1 min
We share our reactions to the first presidential debate which was....um...messy, to say the least. We talk about why we think it went down the way it did, the moments that stood out to us, what it can tell us about the state of the race, and what is giving us hope in the face of it all. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (B...
Oct 02, 2020•37 min
Topics Discussed: Amy Coney Barrett Moment of Positivity Donald Trump's Taxes Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real time reactions...
Sep 29, 2020•1 hr 2 min
Topics Discussed: Update on Beth's Mom Breonna Taylor Decision Protecting Democracy Work and Burnout with Anne Helen Petersen Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads,...
Sep 25, 2020•1 hr 27 min
Topics Discussed: Beth's Family Update Ruth Bader Ginsburg Gender Roles and the Pandemic Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and our real tim...
Sep 22, 2020•59 min
We watched The Social Dilemma on Netflix and it brought up all kinds of thoughts and feelings for us about social media. We tease apart some of those thoughts and what the government's role should or shouldn't be when it comes to social media. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about ...
Sep 18, 2020•52 min
Topics Discussed: It's Ok That We're Not Ok Wildfires and Climate Change Police Shooting in Los Angeles Schools and Covid-19 Alabama Voting Options Moment of Positivity Election Interference Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Fol...
Sep 15, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Topics Discussed: World Suicide Prevention Day September 11 Anniversary West Coast Wildfires Leadership in a Crisis Bob Woodward Book Brian Murphy - Homeland Security Department Whistleblower Trump Flotillas and Caravans Department of Justice & E. Jean Carroll Lawsuit Voting Resources Trump's Positive Achievements Talking to Trump Supporters The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (@800273TALK) offers free, confidential crisis counseling 24/7/365 - and you don’t have to be in crisis to call...
Sep 11, 2020•59 min
Topics Discussed: Covid and Colleges Moment of Positivity Americans with Disabilities Outside of Politics Many thanks to our guests: Mary Sue Welch, President of All Blind Children of Texas Jennie Spotila, Occupy M.E. and Twitter Nina Coyle, Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Angie Ferguson Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 33 min
In honor of the 30th anniversary of the American Disabilities Act (ADA), we break down five things you need to know about this historic legislation. On Tuesday, we'll be back with our thoughts and shared experiences from people directly affected by this law. It took decades of thousands of people working locally to pass the ADA Defining "disability" under the ADA is very fact-intensive The ADA helped bring about massive changes But we have a long way to go. There are many ways you can work towar...
Sep 04, 2020•44 min
Topics Discussed: Hurricane Laura Portland Shooting & Escalating Political Tensions Are We Still Bipartisan? Covid-19 Wastewater Testing 2020 Senate Races to Watch Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , T...
Sep 01, 2020•59 min
Topics Discussed: Hurricane Laura Kenosha, Wisconsin Protests and Killings Republican National Convention Cancel Culture Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF news threads, and ...
Aug 28, 2020•43 min
Topics Discussed: California Wildfires (with Jessica Morse) Jacob Blake and Trayford Pellerin 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage GOP and Democratic Party Platforms Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Tw...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 18 min
Recorded on Thursday morning before the final night of programming, we reflect on the highs and lows of the Democratic National Convention. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF...
Aug 21, 2020•43 min
Topics Discussed: DNC Convention United States Postal Service Covid-19 and Healthcare Workers 100th Anniversary of Women's Suffrage Outside of Politics Many thanks to Ellen Goodman and Lynn Sherr of the She Votes podcast and Dr. Bettye Collier-Thomas for sharing their wisdom and expertise with us. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You'...
Aug 18, 2020•1 hr 24 min
We’re reviewing Kamala Harris’s history and sharing our thoughts about her groundbreaking role on the Democratic party ticket. The child of immigrants, Kamala Harris was particularly influenced by her mother. This is not the first time Kamala Harris has made history. Kamala Harris spent most of her career as a prosecutor. Kamala Harris has had a long history of electoral success. Kamala Harris is a centrist and pragmatist. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do wi...
Aug 14, 2020•50 min
Topics Discussed: Covid-19 Numbers Trump and Executive Orders Hong Kong and American Foreign Policy Belarus Election 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage Conspiracies Theories (with Mike Rothschild) Outside of Politics Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own cir...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Topics Discussed: Beirut Explosion and Government Regulations Covid-19 Relief NRA Lawsuit Great American Outdoors Act 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage Axios Interview, Mary Trump’s Book, and the Psychology of Donald Trump Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your ...
Aug 07, 2020•57 min
Topics Discussed: Vice Presidential Pick Tik Tok Conspiracy Theories 100th Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage American Response to Covid-19 Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook for daily news briefs, GIF ne...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr 21 min
In the final installment of our How To Be A Citizen series, we look ahead to potential election reforms and what the next steps of citizenship might look like for you. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circles. Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Faceboo...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr
In the third installment of our How To Be A Citizen series, we talk about getting trustworthy information in a saturated news landscape. We discuss media literacy and how to find information about who and what is on your local ballot. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work ...
Jul 28, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In the second installment of our How To Be A Citizen series, we get philosophical about our role as citizens of this country. We examine the foundations of citizenship in American and what it means to be a citizen in 2020. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own ...
Jul 24, 2020•49 min
In the first installment of our How To Be A Citizen series, we discuss how we got here in the first place. We talk about the origins of our democracy, the structure through which it operates, and the process of voting. Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work in your own circ...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 4 min
Topics Discussed: Reporting Covid-19 Data Wayfair Conspiracy Theory Overt Racism in America (Karens Gone Wild) Protester Arrests in Kentucky Federal Death Penalty The Future of the Republican Party (with Mark McKinnon and Tim Miller) Thank you for being a part of our community! We couldn't do what we do without you. To become a tangible supporter of the show, please visit our Patreon page , purchase a copy of our book, I Think You're Wrong (But I'm Listening) , or share the word about our work i...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 18 min
As decisions about returning to school are being made around the country, we are devoting this entire episode to the topic of education. We hear from women across the spectrum of education policy and practice about the biggest problems in education and how we should be thinking about fall. Thank you to our amazing guests for sharing their thoughts and expertise about education: Julie Bogart of Brave Writer Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman September Gerety Kate Lambert Grace Loughead Ginny Walters...
Jul 14, 2020•55 min
