This week, we’re celebrating everyday superheroes. From our podcast hosts to our Red Wine & Blue community to you, our listeners, we are blessed and grateful to have so many superheroes on our side. But as the holiday season gets underway, even superheroes are feeling the stress. As moms, so much of the planning and decorating and gift shopping falls on our shoulders, which can turn a meaningful holiday into a stressful to-do list. So this week, we’re joined by Julie and Adrienne from Red Wi...
Dec 06, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 14
We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving week and were able to take some time to relax and recharge. We all worked so hard in the past few months to get the election results that we did, and it’s important to take some time to rest. This week, the hosts catch up about their holiday week and talk about the passing of Rosalynn Carter and, on the opposite end of the spectrum, the troubling reasons that Moms for Liberty have been in the news lately. Then Jasmine gets the chance to sit down with Kei...
Nov 29, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 13
This week is Thanksgiving and we’re talking about how to survive the political conversations that come up during the holidays. Amanda, Jasmine and Rachel share their own personal experiences with those tricky holiday conversations, which can be even trickier when you’re a mom. It’s important to listen and figure out what values you have in common with your relatives, but it’s also important to know when to stop the conversation and pass the mashed potatoes. We hope you’re having a safe and happy...
Nov 21, 2023•20 min•Season 4Ep. 12
It’s been a week since the election and we’re still smiling about the results! Republicans used scare tactics and misinformation about reproductive freedom, and it didn't work. So today we’re talking about another issue that becomes more about fear than facts… immigration. We got a chance to talk to Dr. Leah Boustan, a rockstar economist who studies immigration, and she shared some real facts and data with us. She recently published a book called “Streets of Gold: America's Untold Story of Immig...
Nov 15, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 11
Today we are celebrating big wins! We were all holding our breath for Tuesday’s election results because there was so much on the line, from the ballot measure in Ohio to the Virginia legislature to school board races across the country. And we are so excited to say that last night, democracy won! We’re joined for this special election recap episode by one of our favorite guests, Jess McIntosh. Jess helps us celebrate the wins (Issue 1 in Ohio! We kept the State Senate and flipped the House of D...
Nov 08, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 10
There was a lot of bad news to talk about this week… the mass shooting in Maine, the extreme views of the new Speaker of the House, the war in the Middle East. But this is our last episode before the election so we all have to use this as fuel to get more involved, not to disengage. And there are always little victories to celebrate! Scholastic reversed their decision to segregate diverse books, our past Troublemaker dad Darren won his lawsuit against his book-banning school district, and closer...
Nov 01, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 9
This week, we're talking about the personal attacks that Amanda and her family have been dealing with lately. Whether it’s over a local school board election, Ohio’s Issue 1, or any political issue, MAGA’s first move always seems to be personal attacks and downright creepy behavior. It’s not even limited to their political opponents on the left: extremists have been sending death threats to Republicans (and their families!) for not voting “their way” for Speaker of the House. We’re over here try...
Oct 25, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 8
We’ve been counting down the weeks until the November election - we’re at three now, if you’re counting with us. And with everything happening in the world right now, it can be hard to feel motivated about an election. But local wins and little victories are the best antidote to the sadness and helplessness we might feel when we’re scrolling through our news feed. So this week we are so excited to talk to Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State and all-around amazing woman. She’s a voting ...
Oct 18, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 7
This week, Jasmine and Rachel share their sadness about what’s happening in Israel. Our hearts go out to the civilians who find their ordinary lives torn apart by violence in the Middle East, in Ukraine, and even in the United States with gun violence. Tragedy can feel far away until it hits close to home, but by continuing to talk to our friends and neighbors, continuing to vote and make our voices heard, we can keep up the momentum and make real change. Then we’re joined by Nikia in Virginia a...
Oct 11, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Did you know that just eleven people are responsible for 60% of book bans in this country? This week is National Banned Books Week, and we talk about how a vocal minority is responsible for everything from book bans to gerrymandered maps. And the media is so obsessed with extremists like Donald Trump that a lot of Americans aren’t even aware of the good work being done across the country and in the White House. After their news catch-up, Jasmine and Amanda sit down with State Senator Amanda Capp...
Oct 04, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This week, hosts Jasmine Clark, Rachel Vindman, and Amanda Weinstein talk about how far the bar has lowered for conduct amongst extremists, whether it’s Georgia Governor Kemp cowardly and dangerously supporting Trump, a man going after someone’s child in a school board meeting, or Ohio’s Frank LaRose changing the rules of democracy to take away women’s reproductive rights. The hosts express concern and sadness at the message that extremists are sending to children: if you’re different in any way...
Sep 27, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 4
This week, we’re joined by Missy McGinnes and Shelly Rea to learn all about TroubleNation! It’s a brand-new program from Red Wine & Blue that’s designed to help women all across the country organize for change in their communities. Whether you’ve never been involved in politics before, or you already have a grassroots group and just need some support, TroubleNation can help. But before that, our hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein channel their anger and frustration at ...
Sep 20, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 3
This week, Amanda Weinstein sits down with Ohio Congresswoman Emilia Sykes . Emilia is an inspiring force for good working hard for the people of her district! She and Amanda chat about how extremist Republicans keep trying to thwart the will of the people and deny women reproductive freedom, her amazing work to protect the victims of domestic violence, and how she won her election despite all the gerrymandering in Ohio. And, of course, they talk about the power of suburban women! On Monday Sept...
Sep 13, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 2
The Suburban Women Problem is officially back! And this season, we’re doing things a little differently: not only will the audio hit your podcast player every Wednesday, but you can also watch a video version on YouTube! You can find that link here: pod.redwine.blue/SWP. So this week, you KNOW we had to talk about a Fox News anchor calling us “low-information Chardonnay sippers in the suburbs.” They know all too well the power of suburban women, and apparently they’ve decided that if you can’t b...
Sep 06, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 1
This week, Amanda Weinstein is joined by Red Wine & Blue founder Katie Paris to talk about the latest GOP shenanigans to prevent Ohioans from voting for reproductive freedom. In August, voters rejected Issue 1, which would have required a 60% vote on future constitutional amendments. But that wasn't the last Hail Mary pass for Secretary of State Frank LaRose in his attempts to subvert the will of the people. Now, he's pushed through misleading and mansplaining ballot language in hopes of con...
Sep 01, 2023•17 min•Season 3Ep. 31
As season 1 of The Cost of Extremism comes to a close, we have one last bonus episode for you. We’re here with @JoJoFromJerz for a deep-dive into three stories that we think are especially important to hear right now. First, we have Mia Tretta from episode one, ‘The Impact of Active Shooter Drills.’ In her episode, Mia told her story of surviving a school shooting and the death of her best friend, Dominic Blackwell. But what’s often untold in these stories is the medical impact these events have...
Aug 30, 2023•31 min
Across the country, new right-leaning PACs are pouring money into school board races, aiming to flip control of who governs schools in favor of self-proclaimed ‘parents rights’ advocates. For significantly less than what it would cost them to influence a seat in the House or Senate, these PACs are pouring funds into local school board races and as a result, changing education on a national scale. Their aim? Gain control of more school systems and push back on what is taught about race, sex, gend...
Aug 23, 2023•41 min
A flood of state-level efforts to restrict transgender rights are being fueled by many of the Christian and conservative groups that led the charge against Roe v. Wade . The political debate is escalating at a dangerous rate, putting the physical and mental health of trans youth at risk. Resources: https://redwine.blue/thecost/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/survey-2023/ https://elierlick.com https://transstudent.org https://linktr.ee/Jaidonna19?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=6a78...
Aug 16, 2023•28 min
During our second episode, we take a look at the long history of school voucher programs and the state’s hidden agenda to increase religious education and further segregate our school system. At a time when public education is already underfunded, we can’t afford programs that allow wealthy families to use public funds for private and religious education. In this episode, we look at the cost of these programs and the true motives behind them. Resources: https://redwine.blue/thecost/ https://www....
Aug 09, 2023•32 min
This week we have a special episode to remind everyone in Ohio to vote NO on Issue 1. Amanda is joined by Congresswoman Shontel Brown to talk about this month's special election and why it's so important... not just to the people of Ohio, but to democracy across the country. If you live in Ohio and you haven't voted yet, you can find your polling place and other information about voting here: https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voters/ . And if you don't live in Ohio but you still want to help, yo...
Aug 04, 2023•22 min•Season 3Ep. 30
School safety is a multi-billion dollar industry that we’ve created instead of passing gun safety legislation and politicians are continuing to ignore this national crisis. In interviews with Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Mia Tretta, Madeline Johnson, and Ashbey Beasley, this episode takes a deep dive into the impact of active shooter drills and how we can fight back in our own communities. Learn more: https://redwine.blue/thecost/ https://momsdemandaction.org https://www.nofuturewithouttoday.org For a...
Aug 02, 2023•32 min
This week, we’re joined by Jill Jonassen to talk about Red Wine & Blue’s new limited series podcast The Cost Of Extremism. Our hosts Rachel, Jasmine and Amanda are taking a well-deserved summer break during the month of August, but don’t worry - there will still be a podcast in your Suburban Women Problem feed! The Cost of Extremism is a 4-episode deep dive into the true cost of extremism… on our kids, families, and communities. After hearing all about the new pod, our hosts are joined by on...
Jul 26, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 29
July is Disability Pride Month, and as we’ve learned in so many other spaces, inclusion isn’t just good for the people who need accommodation. Inclusion is good for everyone. This week, Malynda Hale is filling in for Amanda Weinstein; she, Rachel, and Jasmine chat about recent news of teachers being fired over inclusive books and songs before they’re joined by amazing mom Megan Higgins. Megan has been advocating for her daughter Isabella and fighting for disability-inclusive playgrounds in their...
Jul 19, 2023•55 min•Season 3Ep. 28
We talk a lot about moms on this podcast. We interview moms who are attending school board meetings, standing up against book bans, and raising compassionate kids. We even talk about Moms For Liberty. But what about dads? They should have the freedom to parent too! So today, after talking through the recent Supreme Court rulings and the amazing win in Ohio where over 700,000 signatures were successfully collected to support reproductive freedom, our hosts talk about dads. We’re joined by Darren ...
Jul 12, 2023•56 min•Season 3Ep. 27
This week was the 4th of July and like last year, we have a special episode to share with you. This year, our hosts Rachel Vindman, Jasmine Clark, and Amanda Weinstein are tackling the question "what does freedom mean to me?" In a time when words like “liberty” and “parents’ rights” are being thrown around like confetti, it’s worth digging into what freedom and liberty really mean. Have a safe and happy Independence Day and we’ll see you next week! For a transcript of this episode, please email ...
Jul 05, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 26
This week is the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade. Politicians think reproductive freedom isn’t that big of a deal – “just a bunch of women, talking about their Dobbs again!” – but the truth is that women haven’t forgotten. We’re continuing to talk about it and share our personal stories, because those stories are how we connect with each other. We’re “heart-wired” to respond to them. We’re joined by Jen Perez, Red Wine & Blue’s program...
Jun 28, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 25
We’ve been talking a lot this year about how we’re tired of the extremist attacks on our kids and public education under the guise of “parents’ rights.” Especially when those same extremists refuse to talk about the real danger to our kids: gun violence. So today, we’re digging into that difficult but important topic. We hear from Michigan mom Cara Erskine about the terrifying day she heard there was an active shooter at her daughter’s school - Oxford High School. Luckily her daughter survived, ...
Jun 21, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Red Wine & Blue has a big announcement… we’re going into Virginia! And we’re not just going in for one election, we’re going to have organizers on the ground year-round. So much of what we’re talking about this year – school boards, the Freedom to Parent – has its roots in Governor Glenn Youngkin’s election in Virginia. We can’t wait to meet and empower more Virginia women! Speaking of Virginia, we’re joined this week by Julie Shepard, a mom in VA who’s become an inspirational advocate for p...
Jun 15, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Today we’re releasing a special live episode of the podcast as we react to the news of Trump’s indictment. Our hosts Rachel Vindman and Jasmine Clark are joined by Jo Carducci to talk through their thoughts and feelings, what exactly happened today, and what it all means. We’ll still have a regular episode of the podcast to share with you tomorrow - in fact, we have an exciting announcement to share. So don’t miss our episode on Thursday 6/15. We’ll see you then! For a transcript of this episode...
Jun 14, 2023•35 min•Season 3Ep. 22
This week we’re celebrating Pride Month! In a time when LGBTQ Americans are facing unprecedented attacks in legislation, on social media, in libraries and schools, and everywhere else, we wanted to take this opportunity to celebrate everything they bring to this country. The hosts are joined by Mindy and Lily Freeman, a trans high school student and her mom, to authentically share both their joy and their pain. Personal stories are such an antidote to misinformation, and we’re so grateful to bot...
Jun 07, 2023•59 min•Season 3Ep. 21
