Today we are celebrating a democracy protecting decision from… SCOTUS? Is this right? Yes it is, and we will also discuss the looming threat posed by third party candidates in the presidential election. And, we often talk about how important Virginia is as a bellwether for volunteer enthusiasm, so we are excited to be joined today by the founder and co-executive director of the New Virginia Majority, Tram Nguyen! August election in OHIO - Get involved Virtual Fundraiser with Brian Tyler Cohen an...
Jun 28, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 193
Today as reporting has come out that the DOJ slow-walked the Trump prosecution, we talk about (more) GOP hypocrisy! Go figure! Then joining us for our interview is Gretchen Barton, founder of Worthy Strategy Group, a researcher and strategist who spends most of her time going inside the minds of American voters, and shares her unique perspective and insights with us! June 29th - Steve Pierson for Assembly Virtual Fundraiser with Alison Gill, Brian Tyler Cohen, Jenifer Fernandez Ancona and Jessic...
Jun 21, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 192
Today well, you know what we are talking about… Trump was indicted, again, this time with 37 federal counts from the special council himself! It's all happening as we speak so we will talk about the best way to talk about this. Also… hell’s yeah!!! And joining to give us some hope and inspiration for the fights ahead is Lateefah Simon, a Bay Area social justice activist, philanthropic leader and candidate to fill the Congressional seat of the incomparable Barbara Lee. SURJ school board event htt...
Jun 14, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 191
Today we talk about GOP infighting, Supreme Court corruption, lions and tigers and bears! Oh my… Then, joining us to talk about the epidemic of gun violence and what gives him hope for change, is Tom Gabor, the co-author of the powerful new bestseller, “American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence.” Invest.gov Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com Chop Wood Carry Water www.PiersonForCA.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redc...
Jun 07, 2023•52 min•Season 4Ep. 190
A debt ceiling budget agreement has been reached and we are waiting to see if it passes a MAGA controlled house. We will break down what is in it, and what is not. And joining us for our interview to urge us all into action to win in 2024, is democratic campaign veteran and progressive media trailblazer, the one and only Mike Lux! Mike Lux Memo www.howwewinpod.com www.PiersonForCA.com Chop Wood Carry Water Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 Advertising Inqui...
May 31, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 189
Today we are staying focused on our work to make sure republicans don’t default on our debt, don’t keep censoring and banning books, and don’t continue to take away our freedoms and autonomy! And joining us to talk about the Latino vote in 2024 is strategist and communications expert, Kristian Ramos! Indivisible Call Tool Text DEFAULT to the number 59798 www.PiersonForCA.com Blue Tennessee (part of the Every State Blue initiative) everystateblue.org. SURJ (Showing Up For Racial Justice) https://...
May 24, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 188
Today we are talking about more despicable actions from local legislatures, Manchin inserting his ugly face back into the fight to protect our planet, and the fight to avoid defaulting on our debts. And helping us discuss it all, we are excited to announce a great new addition to our podcast team, the author of the "Chop Wood Carry Water" newsletter and now new co-host of “How We Win”, Jessica Craven! Mike Lux Memo Chop Wood Carry Water www.howwewinpod.com Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesB...
May 17, 2023•33 min•Season 4Ep. 187
Today we’ve got an avalanche of legal decisions as Trump, Santos, and their proud boy co-conspirators are facing actual consequences. And we are at an inflection point with Labor all over the country and as the writers are on strike, Steve recorded voices from the picket line to hear why it’s so important to stand up for workers! Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redc...
May 10, 2023•32 min•Season 4Ep. 186
Today we are getting ready for another fun filled, exciting and empowering election cycle, where yet again, the very future of our democracy is on the line. President Biden has announced his re-election campaign so we are going to help you get hyped to make an impact! Helping us get fired up and sharing some big news about the target races to take back the House, is the hype-woman and Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy! Sign up at www.SwingLeft.org Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod ...
Apr 26, 2023•47 min•Season 4Ep. 185
Today Democrats are working to prevent America from defaulting on the debt created by the trump administration, as republicans are threatening to cut food programs… Both parties are not the same… But we are also launching earth week and earth day and are joined by one of our very favorite environmental activists and actors, the one and only Ed Begley Jr.! Indivisible Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vXKKrC2l6GzuQwWY0I11LTp6MfwWdbZzgDKUhRVc_Pc/edit LA Fundraiser with Ed Begley Jr., ...
Apr 19, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 184
There is so much to talk about from the last two weeks! More attacks on abortion access, the “Tennessee Three”, another tragic shooting in Louisville, Clarence Thomas being… Clarence Thomas. And oh yeah, Trump was arrested! Jennifer is still out of town and I can’t possibly handle this all on my own so we are bringing in a ringer, the creator of the great “Chop Wood, Carry Water” newsletter, Dem party activist and Tic Toc influencer, Jessica Craven! https://chopwoodcarrywaterdailyactions.substac...
Apr 12, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 183
Today we have the shortest podcast in How We Win history with a simple thank you to all of our amazing, and persistent listeners! Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com www.piersonforca.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Apr 06, 2023•5 min•Season 4Ep. 182
Today we are grappling with yet another unimaginable tragedy that has now become commonplace in a country that values guns more than children’s lives. Then, joining us for our interview is “the guy who got the midterms right” Democratic campaign strategist, Simon Rosenberg, who talks to us about what is needed to overcome MAGA Republicans in 2024 and beyond. www.SwingLeft.org Hopium Chronicles with Simon Rosenberg Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com A...
Mar 29, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 181
Today we talk about a new, and very dire UN report on climate change and how we must pressure our representatives to go faster and further to move away from fossil fuels. We also talk about union led strikes in Los Angeles and the fight for fair wages and worker protections across the country. And, as the world is on “indictment watch” in New York this week, joining us for our interview is our friend and founder of MSW Media, Allison Gill! She breaks down the copious legal troubles for the forme...
Mar 23, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 180
Today we talk about why protecting our citizens is good, with gun laws, with checks on financial institutions, and with our environment, and why deregulation is not so good… looking at you SVB and East Palestine. And then we’ve got a powerful interview with Brittany Pettersen, a freshman Congressmember from Colorado who overcame incredible obstacles to make it to DC, and is using her lived experience to lead. Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jen...
Mar 15, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 179
Today we celebrate International Women’s Day with a woman who has been breaking barriers and leading in California for decades. Former CA State Controller and current Vice Chair of the California Democratic Party, Betty Yee! Not Above the Law Rallies Write Letters for Wisconsin Supreme Court Election https://www.unrepresentative18.org/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=20230307 Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com www.piersonforca.com Advertising Inquiri...
Mar 08, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 178
There are some bombshell revelations coming from Dominion’s defamation suit against Fox that won’t really surprise you at all, and Biden is taking it straight to the GOP as we all prepare for another fight to save our health care. Then Steve talks to someone who is on a mission to bring back civics education to schools at all levels, the Founder and Executive Director of “We Are Voters,” Kim Moffat. wearevoters.org www.losefoxnews.com Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona ...
Mar 01, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 177
Coming off of Presidents day we are talking about Presidents that lead with the incredible and courageous example of our current president, Joe Biden. Then we’ve got a great interview with someone who is definitely a leader with a long and bright future in the Democratic party, the first member of Gen-Z to serve in Congress, Representative Maxwell Frost! Volunteer in the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election www.PiersonForCA.com Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewi...
Feb 22, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 176
Today we talk about the exciting launch of Steve’s campaign for California Assembly, which just happened last Friday! Get ready, Sacramento! Then, joining us for our interview to talk about the importance of state house races, and how Democrats are doing all across the country, is the Co-Founder & Co-Executive Director of “Run For Something,” Ross Morales Rocketto! https://swingleft.org/p/wisconsin-supreme-court https://www.gofundme.com/f/love-and-support-for-jen-angel www.PiersonForCA.com F...
Feb 15, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 175
We have a special post State of the Union episode today! Biden really knocked it out of the park with this historic speech so we will break it down. Joining us to help us analyze the messages and let us know how we can keep amplifying them, is one of the Democratic Party’s leading political strategists and pollsters, Celinda Lake. Wisconsin Supreme Court Race https://swingleft.org/p/wisconsin-supreme-court Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com Advertisi...
Feb 09, 2023•31 min•Season 4Ep. 174
Today we are trying to make sense of the senseless. In the wake of last week’s video release exposing the brutal police killing of Tyre Nichols, we are going to talk with retired LAPD Sgt. Cheryl Dorsey, and author of the book, “Black and Blue, The Creation of a Social Advocate.” Sgt. Dorsey will help us get a better understanding of the culture of policing in America, and what needs to change so that police truly serve all the people they are sworn to protect. Tyre Nichols Memorial Fund Follow ...
Feb 01, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 173
Today we are mourning the loss of more Americans due to gun violence. The shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, CA are utterly heartbreaking and are especially devastating to the AAPI community that is already coping with a rise in violence. We talk about how you can best support these grieving communities. Then Steve has a conversation with his very own Congressman, Tony Cardenas. They talk about how we can still move forward in the midst of a congress controlled by MAGA republicans tha...
Jan 25, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 172
It's our season 4 premier and there is quite a bit to catch up on since our break including a new Congress, that’s not exactly like the old Congress… We will talk about what’s on the Republican agenda (it’s not good) and how we can support the Democrats’ work to fight back! And we are very excited to announce that for season 4, Jenifer Fernandez Ancona is coming on officially as our new co-host! Steve interviews her today so we can all get to know this incredible woman and the important work tha...
Jan 18, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 171
Today for our special year end episode, we listen back to what was bringing us inspiration throughout the year. The last question we ask all of our guests is, “What gives you hope?” We will hear answers from some of our favorite guests including Dan Pfieffer, Dr. Shirley Weber, Santiago Mayer, Cornell Belcher, Senator Cortez Masto, Congressman Adam Schiff, Heather Booth, and Dolores Huerta. Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com Advertising Inquiries: ht...
Dec 21, 2022•27 min•Season 3Ep. 170
As we near the end of this wild year we are celebrating some incredible milestones. Biden has signed the Respect for Marriage Act, Karen Bass is sworn in as the first woman Mayor of Los Angeles, and Elon Musk is booed off the stage in San Francisco. It’s been a good week! We still have a lot to do and one of the most pressing issues of our time is the epidemic of gun violence in America. To talk about the work we’ve done and what we can still do together is the founder of “Moms Demand Action”, S...
Dec 14, 2022•34 min•Season 3Ep. 169
Today we are celebrating the huge win out of Georgia in the Senate Runoff! Thanks to the work of organizers, a great candidate in Rev. Warnock, and the perseverance of Georgia voters, Democrats will go into 2023 with a larger Senate majority than we have had in the last 2 years, 51-49. And we still have a little bit of time left in Congress’ hopefully, not-so-lame duck session, so joining us to talk about our legislative opportunities and how we make the most of them, is co-founder and co-direct...
Dec 08, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 168
Hope you enjoyed your turkey because we are back! Marriage Equality passed in the Senate, Oath Keepers are found GUILTY of Seditious Conspiracy, and we are one week away from the Georgia runoff election! Time is running out to make sure we send Raphael Warnock back to the Senate, so joining us to share the best ways for you to make an impact is Chrystian Woods, veteran Georgia organizer and Senior Advisor to the Democratic Party of Georgia's coordinated campaign. Volunteer for Warnock - www.mobi...
Nov 30, 2022•38 min•Season 3Ep. 167
It has been a huge week of news. We have fallen just short of holding the majority in the House, and we are reeling from yet another hate fueled mass shooting, but today for our Thanksgiving episode, Steve gives thanks for the many reasons we have to be hopeful, as we steel our resolve for the year ahead. Georgia RunOff Volunteer Opportunities Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve www.howwewinpod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://r...
Nov 23, 2022•16 min•Season 3Ep. 166
Today we have more midterm election results to celebrate as we wait to find out who will narrowly control the House, as well as the outcome of the Georgia Senate runoff. Joining us to discuss the good, and the bad, as we relish in the delicious schadenfreude of it all, is the co-founder of the Democratic Coalition, and the host of the Dworkin Report Podcast, Scott Dworkin! Give: https://www.gapartnersfund.org Volunteer to Cure Ballots: https://www.mobilize.us/grassrootsdemocratslahq/ Volunteer I...
Nov 16, 2022•44 min•Season 3Ep. 165
Voting in the midterms is over and we are still standing! While we still don’t know all the results, and control over the House and Senate hangs on a few outstanding races, this election was a clear repudiation of the MAGA republicans. To help put it all into perspective, we hear from someone who is the definition of persistence, organizing icon Heather Booth. Nevada Ballot Cure Phone Bank: https://www.mobilize.us/demvictorynv/event/542812/ Follow us on Twitter: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jena...
Nov 10, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 164
