This special Mini-Pod features a conversation with the 3rd in line for the Presidency, and everyone’s favorite thorn in Trump’s side, Speaker of The House, Nancy Pelosi. She doesn’t mince words when it comes to what it’s like to walk the halls of congress with these republicans, and offers encouragement and perspective as we head into the final days of the election. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 31, 2020•15 min•Ep. 72
Today, in our last episode before the most important election of our lives, we are keeping it in the family with Neisha Blandin, Swing Left’s Head of Political Strategy. We talk about the state of the race, what we can (and should) still do to win, and how we can support efforts to protect the integrity of the election. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 28, 2020•34 min•Ep. 71
Today's show features documentary filmmaker, and author, Michael Moore. We talk about how he got his start as an activist, and what is different about how people are engaging in this election. We are also joined by Tony award winning director and the creator of Broadway’s “American Idiot”, Michael Mayer. Both Michaels joined Swing Left earlier this week for an American Idiot Letter Writing event, and this full conversation is not to be missed! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands ...
Oct 21, 2020•49 min•Ep. 70
Joining us for our interview is the Co-Founder of “Run For Something”, Ross Morales Rocketto. He talks about going from working on one campaign at a time, to helping over 60,000 new candidates stepping up to run for office in their communities. And of course we are going to get you busy reaching out to voters because time is running out and fence sitting is NOT an option! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 14, 2020•38 min•Ep. 69
Today’s special mini-pod is a conversation with the Executive Director and Founder of “Vote Tripling”, Robert Reynolds. Robert tells us how his start as a behavioral scientist looking for answers after 2016, led him to create a new voter engagement tactic that starts with you, reminding three friends to vote! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 10, 2020•18 min•Ep. 68
Joining us for a really timely interview today, is the Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of the Indivisible Project, Leah Greenberg. We cover a lot of important ground including actions around the Supreme Court, what Trump’s coronavirus infection means for the election, and of course, the importance of voting early. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Oct 07, 2020•38 min•Ep. 67
Today we are talking about talking on the phone with voters in our key states! Phone banking is now the only safe way we have to connect one on one with voters. We’re going to give you the tips and tricks to have effective, meaningful conversations. We also hear from diversity, inclusion, and equity expert, Jordyne Blaise. She talks about how to have culturally competent conversations with voters in communities outside of our own, and how to go deeper with our conversations around race and equit...
Sep 30, 2020•52 min•Ep. 66
Today’s special mini-pod is a conversation with the Youth Coordinator and Digital Organizer for the Grassroots Democrats HQ in Los Angeles, Eve Levenson. Eve has been organizing her peers from a very early age and is now tirelessly focused on getting younger voters to the polls. We talk about how young organizers like her are helping make that happen! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 26, 2020•14 min•Ep. 65
Joining us today we have epidemiologist, former candidate for Michigan Governor and current host of Crooked Media’s “America Dissected: Coronavirus” podcast, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. We talk about his new book, “Healing Politics” and how policies based in empathy are the right prescription for our country. And to help us break down the week, we are joined by the host of the Dworkin Report, and co-founder and Executive Director of the Democratic Coalition, Scott Dworkin. We talk about the tragic passi...
Sep 23, 2020•43 min•Ep. 64
Joining us today is the Executive Director and Founder of Sister District, Rita Bosworth. We have a fantastic conversation about how important volunteer engagement is, and why “Down ballot races are where it’s at!” And joining as this week's guest co-host is Swing Left’s social media manager, Ellen Wernecke. She's helps us break down the week and talk about what it’s like to be on Twitter, every waking moment! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red...
Sep 16, 2020•46 min•Ep. 63
Today’s special mini-pod is an important conversation with the Senior Advisor to “We Can Vote”, Jessica Barba Brown. “We Can Vote” along with their website, Healthyvoting.org, provides information and opportunities for each of us to do our part in making the 2020 elections safe, secure, and successful. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 12, 2020•14 min•Ep. 62
We are so excited to welcome Hollywood power couple, Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick to our show! Kevin and Kyra are committed activists and generous supporters of Swing Left and today they are helping us kick off our “Last Weekends” campaign! We talk about what this election means for them and why it’s not enough to vote, we need you to volunteer! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Sep 09, 2020•32 min•Ep. 61
Joining us today is Daily Beast Editor at Large and co-host of the podcast, “The New Abnormal”, Molly Jong-Fast. She helps us run down the week, talk about the misinformation on social media, and how we can fight back against Trump’s lies. And then, we have another installment of “The Ryan Report”. Swing Left Political Director Ryan Quinn talks about the state of the Presidential race and what affect the conventions had… if any. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & O...
Sep 02, 2020•34 min•Ep. 60
Today we speak with Elizabeth Vitanza and John Ballon, who started the activist group, Civic Sundays. It was a simple idea born in the wake of Trump’s election to “build community one Sunday at a time.” They’ve been doing just that since early 2017, and have become a force raising money and lending volunteer hours to campaigns in California and beyond. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 29, 2020•15 min•Ep. 59
Today, we are so excited to welcome the unwavering, and unrelenting Congresswoman from California, Maxine Waters. You do not want to miss this powerful conversation and hear her advice about how we overcome blatant voter suppression and win in November. But first, Brian Tyler Cohen, the host of the podcast, “No Lie” and the face of every debunking video you have ever seen, helps break down the last week including the highlights from the DNC and the lowlights from the RNC. Advertising Inquiries: ...
Aug 26, 2020•52 min•Ep. 58
Today we are so excited to introduce you to a powerhouse organizer who is making a huge difference in Arizona as Director of the Navajo-Hopi Campaign with the Navajo County Democratic Party. Jaynie Parish is a digital organizing and social media expert who has brought her skills back home to register, organize, and turn out Navajo and Hopi voters. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 22, 2020•13 min•Ep. 57
Today on the centennial anniversary of the 19th Amendment, we are joined by four powerful and inspiring women. First off, is Crooked Media’s Political Director, Shaniqua McClendon. We talk about the DNC Convention and her amazing work with Vote Save America. Then we have a great interview with Nse Ufot of the New Georgia Project, and Grace Lee and Marjan Safinia the co-directors of the PBS documentary series, "And She Could Be Next". It’s an inside look at the history-making women of color runni...
Aug 19, 2020•51 min•Ep. 56
For today's Mini-Pod, we are talking to Andy Keeton, the founder of “Run4Democracy”. Prior to starting Run4Democracy, Andy had never been actively involved in politics. Now, he’s spearheading a fundraising campaign, and is on a mission to help others recognize how low the barriers are to making a difference. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 15, 2020•12 min•Ep. 55
We have a Veep! Mariah shares her experience working with Senator Harris and what she brings to the ticket. Then Héctor Sánchez Barba, the Executive Director and CEO of Mi Familia Vota, talks about how immigrants are under attack, disproportionately affected by the coronavirus, and how we can help support the communities that need it the most. From the census, to voter suppression, he is on the front lines of so much important work to support the Latinx community. Advertising Inquiries: https://...
Aug 12, 2020•42 min•Ep. 54
Joining us today is the incredible Stacey Abrams! Get ready to call your Reps because she’s got some important actions for all of us, some recommendations for fighting voter suppression in your community, and some advice for the Swing Left college fellows that we could all benefit from. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Aug 05, 2020•49 min•Ep. 53
Joining us today is Ravi Gupta -- Obama alum, co-founder of Arena and co-host of the “Majority 54” Podcast. We talk about how Arena is training a new generation of candidates and campaign professionals, and how Ravi is working to reach Red state voters that will flip key seats in November. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 29, 2020•52 min•Ep. 52
For another bonus mini-pod we are talking with Dan McCool, a musician who founded the grassroots group, Blue Revolution with the simple call to action: "Join us, Beat Trump". His website is a hub for action and his facebook group now has over 63,000 members! He’s been helping them engage in important states, and raise money for crucial campaigns. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 25, 2020•12 min•Ep. 51
Today we have an impactful and timely conversation with Gina Belafonte. Gina is the executive director of Sankofa.org, a social justice organization founded by her father, singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte. She talks about growing up in a home that played host to Dr. King, John Lewis, and the giants of the civil rights movement, and how she continues that legacy with her work today. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pr...
Jul 22, 2020•42 min•Ep. 50
On another bonus “mini-pod” we hear from Lisa Herrick, a clinical psychologist who became politically activated in 2016 when Trump was elected. She founded a powerhouse volunteer group in Washington D.C., “31st Street Swing Left” in February 2017. Now a group of 1,000 members, 31st Street was part of the successful effort to turn Virginia Blue last year, and has raised a jaw dropping amount of money for campaigns! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https:/...
Jul 18, 2020•11 min•Ep. 49
Today we are honored to be joined by the House Intelligence Committee Chair, Impeachment Manager, and everyone’s favorite thorn in Trump's side, Congressman Adam Schiff. We talk about Trump and Attorney General Barr’s assault on our democracy and how you can help protect the integrity of this election. And, we are excited to talk about a new state we are adding to our campaign to take back the Senate! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...
Jul 15, 2020•39 min•Ep. 48
Joining us today is Reggie Hubbard from MoveOn… and Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign… and formerly Joe Biden’s advance team. He’s going to talk to us about some important calls to action you can take to make a difference right now. And how he’s using yoga to keep some of your Congressional faves healthy and focused on the fight. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 08, 2020•56 min•Ep. 47
This is a special, How We Win, Mini-Pod! We talk with Stasha Rhodes, the Campaign Director of 51 for 51, a pro-D.C. statehood coalition of groups committed to equal rights and representation for the more than 700,000 residents of Washington, D.C. by making it the 51st state with a simple majority of 51 votes in the Senate. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jul 04, 2020•10 min•Ep. 46
Joining us today to help break down the historic month of June, is the host of Crooked Media’s “Keep It” podcast, Ira Madison III. We talk about the entertainment industry, how pop culture intersects with politics, Pride month, and who will help us win in November. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jul 01, 2020•45 min•Ep. 45
Joining us today is former Obama speechwriter and best selling author, David Litt. He has a new book called, "Democracy in One Book or Less: How It Works, Why It Doesn't, and Why Fixing It Is Easier Than You Think." So basically he’s gonna tell us how we fix our democracy... Also, we take an easy dunk on Trump but remind you why we must play hard for every minute, right to the last buzzer! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 24, 2020•46 min•Ep. 44
It's a special Father’s Day bonus episode! We share some wisdom from our fathers, and an interview with Steve's dad, DeVier Pierson. DeVier was council to President Johnson and shares some great stories from those turbulent years and the parallels to the work we are still doing today. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Jun 21, 2020•33 min•Ep. 43
