The most important election of our lives is here! We don’t agonize, we organize! And it’s up to us in these final days. It’s GOTV time folks! One last push to do everything we can to protect our freedoms and fight back the rise of fascism! So to help pump us up and send us off to talk to voters with the messages that win, is co-founder and President of Way To Win, Tory Gavito! www.BlueIn22.org Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com Advertising Inquiries:...
Nov 02, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 163
We know you are out there talking to voters, knocking on doors, making phone calls, and doing what it takes for us to win on November 8th. So today we help you present your closing argument for the midterms! Steve and Jenifer are talking all about messaging that works, with the help of communications guru and host of the “Words To Win By” podcast, Anat Shenker-Osorio! Election Protection: www.Protectthevote.net Vote Forward: www.Votefwd.org Messaging Resources: www.Wedecide22.com Gaslit Nation P...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 162
Today we are taking you into the field to get the sounds and vibe of Saturday’s Vote Forward’s Big Send Letter writing party in Los Angeles. We hear from activists doing work for groups like Northeast Arizona Native Democrats, and Momtivist. We get some inspiration from volunteers writing letters to voters, and we hear from the man himself, Executive Director and Founder of Vote Forward, Scott Forman! Write Letters: votefwd.org Northeast Arizona Native Democrats: neaznativedemocrats.org Momtivis...
Oct 24, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 161
Biden is making it clear that abortion rights are on the ballot, as early voting kicks off in many states. New polls are worrying Democrats, but don’t worry… keep working! Jenifer Fernandez Ancona joins as guest co-host and we’re going to talk about effective messages to use when you are reaching out to voters. Then joining us for our interview is co-host of “Pod Save America”, and author of three great books including his most recent, “Battling The Big Lie”, Dan Pfeiffer! Vote Forward Big Send ...
Oct 19, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 160
It’s a special bonus episode to take you live from the field at last weekend’s canvass and rally for frontline Congressional candidate, Christy Smith. The rally features Christy, Senator Alex Padilla, Representative Tony Cardenas, and Civil Rights icon and organizing legend, Dolores Huerta! Listen in, get inspired, and then go knock on some doors! www.christyforcongress.org Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod How We Win Fund: www.HowWeWinFund.com www.howwewinpod.com Advertising Inq...
Oct 14, 2022•39 min•Season 3Ep. 159
Ballots are arriving, the races are heating up, and we only have a few weeks till the midterms! Today we talk about the battle to hold on to the Senate and protect our democracy, with Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. catherinecortezmasto.com www.wadeforsealbeach.com Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin www.howwewinpod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privac...
Oct 12, 2022•31 min•Season 3Ep. 158
33 days until the most important election of our lives! Melinda McGraw, actress, activist, and Steve’s wife, is here today to help discuss the absolute insane clown car of lying, puppy killing republican Senate candidates. And then Steve has a great interview to talk about a truly great Senate candidate in Wisconsin with one of the best organizers in the country, Chair of The Wisconsin Democratic party, Ben Wikler! Wisconsin Democratic Party: wisdems.org BlueVoterGuide.org www.womensmarch.com Fo...
Oct 05, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 157
There is so much justice and hypocrisy happening this week, it’s hard to unpack it all, so we are going to stay focused on what it means for our democracy to win the midterms and what we can do right now to make sure that happens. Joining Steve with some hope, anger, and jokes, is the co-host of “We're Speaking” and “The Game We’re In” on Lincoln Project TV, Maya May! Vote Forward’s letter writing week of action Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod @mayaonstage How We Win Fund: www....
Sep 28, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 156
It’s National Voter Registration week so there is no better time to reach out to all of your family and friends and make sure they are registered to vote! And with that in mind there is no better time to have a conversation with the woman who is leading the charge for the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan voting registration and get-out-the-vote technology platform in America, the CEO of Vote.org, Andrea Hailey! www.vote.org Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod How We Win Fund: www.How...
Sep 21, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 155
More Republicans are subpoenaed by the Justice Department, the J6 Committee announces another must-see-tv hearing, and Lindsey Graham reminds us all that he used to be the absolute worst… But with the midterms rapidly approaching, we are going to stay focused and talk strategy, messaging, and yes… polling with Democratic strategist and pollster, Cornell Belcher! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod Sign Up to be a poll worker: https://www.eac.gov/help-america-vote How We Win Fund: w...
Sep 14, 2022•46 min•Season 3Ep. 154
This week we saw more momentum from Democrats heading into the midterms in some unexpected places and Biden gave a historic speech about the soul of our nation and the threat to our Democracy that the MAGA republicans pose. We talk about how we can help emulate and amplify these messages. Then Steve has an inspiring conversation with Santiago Mayer, a Gen-Z leader who is activating young people all over the country with his incredible organization, Voters of Tomorrow! votersoftomorrow.org www.vo...
Sep 07, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 153
Today Mariah is back from vacation and helps break down the jaw dropping revelations of this past week, and breaks some very big news about our show as well. Then, joining us to talk about her work as a lifelong advocate and activist for voting rights, and civil rights icon in her own right, is CA Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley Weber. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Check your Voter Registration at: www.vote.org Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @HowWeWin...
Aug 31, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 152
Allison Gill from Mueller She Wrote and the Daily Beans and Steve host the “How We Win Live” show to benefit our How We Win fund. Featuring the brilliant and hilarious comedy duo, Frangella from The Final Word, Ben and Brett Meisales from The MeidasTouch Podcast, Bryan Tyler Cohen from his No Lie Podcast, and the always fearless and amazing, Kathy Griffin! We talk politics and justice, make some questionable jokes, and most importantly we are raising a whole lot of dough for Dems! Donate to the ...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 151
Today we are joined by the always fun Frangela duo to talk about Trump’s incredible and not surprising allegations of espionage, and the Democrat’s historic week of wins. Then joining Steve for our interview is a dynamic Latina woman on the frontlines in the fight to save our democracy, Texas District 15 candidate for Congress, Michelle Vallejo. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Michelle Vallejo for Congress: https://michellefortx15.com/ Pat Ryan for Congress: https://www.pat...
Aug 17, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 150
It’s been a remarkable and historic week with landmark legislative victories by the Democrats, real momentum heading into the midterms, and real consequences looming for Trump. Helping dissect it all with his characteristic precision and snark, is political commentator and the host of the “No Lie” podcast, Brian Tyler Cohen. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin How We Win LIVE on August 22nd in Los Angeles: www.HowWeWinLive.com www.TheLastWeekend.org Follow us on Twitter: @Blues...
Aug 10, 2022•43 min•Season 3Ep. 149
Today, Joe Manchin comes around on Biden’s efforts to Build Back Better, err… reduce inflation… and joining us for our interview is legendary greaser Jon Bowzer Bauman! He talks to us about Social Security Works PAC and fighting threats to Social Security, Medicare, and our Democracy. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Live Super-Pod in LA on August 22nd: www.howwewinlive.com Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @HowWeWinPod www.howwewinpod.com Advertising Inqui...
Aug 03, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 148
Today we’ve got a fresh dose of hope for the midterms. There’s some hopeful legislation on the horizon and some hopeful grassroots fundraising reports. Activists are stepping up and volunteering in our key battleground states and it’s making us… hopeful! So joining us to talk about how volunteers are indeed endeavoring to “Save The World” one democrat registered at a time, is the Executive Director and founder of Field Team 6, Jason Berlin! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @Ho...
Jul 27, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 147
Today we have a special colab-pod with Dr. Allison Gill, the creator and host of Mueller She Wrote and The Daily Beans podcasts. We are going to talk about the J6 committee hearings, what’s brewing at the Justice department, and we are excited to announce our live Super-Pod in Los Angeles to raise money for our How We Win Fund! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @HowWeWinPod How We Win LIVE in LA on August 22nd: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/howwewinlive How We Win Fund: www...
Jul 20, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 146
We are less than 4 months away from the most important election of our lives, and amidst an always tumultuous news cycle, we remain focused and resolved on the work we all are doing together. Joining us to talk about how grassroots volunteers and activists can, and will, make the difference this November, is the new Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven @HowWeWinPod How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin www.howwewinpod...
Jul 13, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 145
This weekend felt like groundhog day, not Independence Day. With more mass shootings and protests after police shoot an unarmed Black man, what are we going to do right now to change things? And the Supreme Court is finally on their summer recess after an absolutely brutal round of decisions. Joining us to break down what happened and what we can expect from the next term is Slate legal reporter, Mark Joseph Stern. How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin www.OperationSaveAbortion.c...
Jul 06, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 144
Today we talk about the bombshell revelations from the January 6th committee hearings, the devastating decisions from the “captured” Supreme Court, and basically the dystopian version of America that we are currently actually living in. Joining us to make us even angrier, but then to tell us about important opportunities to get in the fight for abortion access, is comedian, Daily Show co-creator and founder of Abortion Access Front, Lizz Winstead. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Cra...
Jun 29, 2022•48 min•Season 3Ep. 143
Today as the J6 committee hearings continue we look to the great state of Texas to see what the future of the Republican party looks like, and it turns out it looks a lot like fascism. And our Texan co-host Mariah sits down with the Executive Director of Texas Gun Sense, Nicole Golden, to talk about the incremental, but incredibly important legislation we are all fighting for right now. Follow us on Twitter: @howwewinpod @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundra...
Jun 22, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 142
In the wake of nationwide March For Our Lives rallies, we talk about the upcoming bipartisan gun safety legislation. Plus we have a special interview from the field with January 6th Committee member and former impeachment manager, Representative Adam Schiff! And speaking of the Jan 6 committee, joining us to talk about the historic hearings, and what’s to come, is legal analyst and host of Justice Matters, Glenn Kirschner. Follow us on Twitter: @howwewinpod @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven How ...
Jun 15, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Today we are popping some extra buckets of popcorn as the prime time Jan. 6th commission hearings air on Thursday, right on the heels of new sedition charges from the Justice department. Then, Steve has a great conversation with actor, activist and star of the hit series, "Better Call Saul", Patrick Fabian! (Warning: Spoiler alert!) Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.co...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Today we talk about the upcoming efforts to make sure “this time is different” when it comes to protecting our communities from mass shootings. Plus, primary season is well underway and we’ve got some updates, an interesting observation, and Mariah tells us why you should be the change we seek! Then we do a deep dive into criminal justice reform with Los Angeles District Attorney, George Gascón. He talks about how he is modernizing criminal justice through data and science, and how we can suppor...
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 139
Today is all about writing letters and another Big Send! We have a special interview with Vote Forward founder, Scott Forman and the Vice President of the National Council of Jewish Women, Claire Lipschultz. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
May 27, 2022•26 min•Season 3Ep. 138
Mariah and Steve talk about the senseless and avoidable tragedy in Texas and play Senator Chris Murphy's floor speech. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com The "How We Win" Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 25, 2022•17 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Today we mourn more tragic shootings, motivated by hate and fueled by the racist rhetoric of the MAGA Republican party. We go inside the persistence to talk to volunteers and activists who are fighting for women’s health and abortion rights. We hear from activists at the Bans Off Our Bodies rally in Los Angeles, including LA City Council President Nury Martinez. And we also hear from Julie Tighe, an abortion rights activist in Texas who shared her personal story with unexpected results. Follow u...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Today we talk about who’s showing up at Brett Kavanaugh’s house… and it ain’t Tobin or Squee! Plus, could Trump be back on Twitter soon? Then joining us for our interview is veteran, candidate for office, and podcast host Ken Harbaugh. He gives us an overview of the absolutely wild primary Ohio just had and takes us inside the fight in Ukraine. And we are going to get you into action, this week and every week until the most important election of our lives! Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve an...
May 11, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Today we talk about the leaked SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade, what it means for other “settled” laws, and why, yet again, we are facing the most important election of our lives. And joining us to help us understand all of those things is someone who has been fighting for women’s rights her entire career. Democratic strategist and DNC member, Christine Pelosi. Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve and @Mariah_Craven www.howwewinpod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...
May 04, 2022•51 min•Season 3Ep. 134
