United SHE Stands

In episode 125, we sit down with Katie Gatti Tassin, one of our DREAM guests, to talk about the intersection of money and politics. Tune in - you won’t regret it! Katie Gatti Tassin is the host of the Money with Katie podcast and author of the newsletter of the same name, both acquired by Morning Brew in 2022. Providing fresh personal finance advice that tackles the subject at hand with a unique o...

In episode 124, we are joined by Congressman Greg Landsman, who helps us break down Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” AKA the “Big Bullshit Bill”. Shoutout to the Congressman for being the FIRST federal-level elected official to be on United SHE Stands! Representative Greg Landsman is a father and husband who is proud to call Southwest Ohio home. Before joining the U.S. House of Representatives in 2023...

In episode 123, we talk about the horrors of Senate Bill 1 in Ohio and its negative impact on higher education in the state. We couldn’t do this without our guest, Dr. Karla Hamlen-Mansour, who goes through the details of the bill with us. Karla has a Ph. D. in Educational Psychology and is a Professor at Cleveland State University in the School of Education and Counseling. She has been at CSU for...

For episode 122, we welcome back our friend, Liz Minnella! We talk about the current vibes of the democratic party, the significant changes they’ve made in the past four months, and Liz’s PAC - Connect Forward. Liz is a mom of two toddlers, an advocate, fundraiser and Instagram demfluencer. She gained an audience on Instagram following the Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park by posting short...

In episode 121, we dive into: * Socialism vs Communism & Socialism vs Democratic Socialism * The Progressive Platform in the U.S. * The media coverage of Bernie Sanders & his messaging * The media coverage of AOC & her messaging Sources: * Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and socialism, explained * Socialism - Definition, Origins & Countries * How Did 'Socialism' Become a Dirty Word in America? | History...

In episode 120, we are joined by the Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, Liz Walters! We talk about how became so passionate about politics, the biggest challenges Democrats face in Ohio, and how to turn Ohio into a swing state again. You don’t want to miss this conversation! In January of 2021, Liz was unanimously elected as Chair of the Ohio Democratic Party. She is the first woman elected to th...

In episode 119, we talk with Cameron Hilaker, who was recently fired from his job at USAID as part of DOGE cuts. Tune in to hear his story and how he’s turned into a fierce advocate for other fired federal employees. Cameron worked at USAID as an Emergency Manager responding to domestic and international crises. As a leader of the Readiness Team, his role was to ensure that as a crisis developed,...

In episode 118, we talk about super fun and light-hearted things…like fascism!! Our guest, Craig Johnson, is a researcher and educator focused on stopping the rise of the extreme right-wing. He’s the host of Fifteen Minutes of Fascism podcast, runs a YouTube series celebrating the deaths of right-wing figures throughout history, and is the author of How to Talk to Your Son about Fascism, a guide f...

In episode 117, Amanda Becker, author and The 19th News’ Washington correspondent, joins us to talk about how we should still be paying close attention to reproductive and abortion rights in this country - even if your state has protections. Her first book, “You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights in Post-Dobbs America,” was published by Bloomsbury in September 2024. Becker has been on th...

In episode 116, we talk about how the oligarchy owns the media in the U.S. and if that makes the press truly “free”. References * It's OK to Be Angry About Capitalism a book by Senator Bernie Sanders and John Nichols - Bookshop.org US * Free press: definition and role in democracy I liberties.eu | liberties.eu * Overview of Freedom of the Press | Constitution Annotated | Congress.gov | Library of...

In episode 115, we sit down with Eloisa Perard, CEO and President of Gracelight Community Health in Los Angeles, to talk about all things healthcare advocacy and federally qualified health centers. Don’t know what those are? No worries, we didn’t either! Listen to this episode to learn more about the amazing work they do. Gracelight Community Health is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community H...

In episode 114, we talk about the Learning Space. Have you ever been in that frustrating place where you want to understand something, but you just… don’t? Where your brain is stuck between “not knowing” and “knowing,” and all you want to do is quit? Well, according to Dr. Becky Kennedy, that frustration isn’t a sign that you’re failing—it’s a sign that you’re learning. And today, we’re talking ab...

In episode 113, we sit down with author, historian, and founder and co-host of the Hashtag History podcast, Rachel Lee Perez. She was kind enough to give us a history lesson on the Reconstruction Era and how it compares to what’s happening in the world today. Resources: * Hashtag History Website * Remedial Herstory Project * The Hashtag History episode mentioned: Episode 117: The Impeachment of An...

In episode 112, we spend some time chatting with Anderson Clayton who serves as the current chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party. We talk through what she’s currently fighting in NC, how to be a successful democrat in the state, and more. Elected at 25 years old, Clayton is the youngest chair of a state democratic party. Chair Clayton grew up in Roxboro, North Carolina and graduated from A...

In episode 111, we have a conversation about the book On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth-Century by Timothy Snyder. You don’t want to miss this episode OR this short and informative read! Resources * Timothy Snyder | Penguin Random House * On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century: Snyder, Timothy * Democratic FEC Chair Ellen Weintraub says Trump fired her. She says it's not...

In episode 110, we break down dehumanizing rhetoric by exploring how it has been used throughout history to justify violence, discrimination, and different atrocities. We also discuss the psychological and societal impacts of such rhetoric, and how it creates mob mentality and enables authoritarian regimes. Buckle up! Resources * The Cause and Effect of Language: Understanding Its Impact on Commun...

In this week’s episode, we chat with Liz Minnella about how the Democrats need to invest in and build a digital strategy, as well as focus on the class war instead of the culture war. Liz is a mom of two toddlers, an advocate, fundraiser and Instagram demfluencer. She gained an audience on Instagram following the Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park by posting short actionable steps for fellow...

In this episode, we sit down with Allie Phillips, a 29-year-old mother, advocate and Tennessee native who recently ran for the TN State House. She walks us through her tragic abortion story and how her experience led her to run for state legislature. Her priorities include ensuring that other women in Tennessee did not have to go through the experience she did and can access health care, improving...

In this week’s episode, we dive deeper into a Substack post Ashley wrote about the paradox of tolerance and when we need to/when it's appropriate be intolerant. We provide an overview of the paradox and answer some reflective questions about tolerance and intolerance in today’s political landscape. References * Tolerance Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster * Paradox of Tolerance - Philosophy Te...

For this week’s episode, we’re joined by April Ajoy, the author of Star-Spangled Jesus: Leaving Christian Nationalism and Finding a True Faith. She is also a content creator and podcast host who uses humor to shine light on harmful, toxic, and sometimes just weird traits of American Evangelicalism. After growing up an evangelist’s kid entrenched in Christian Nationalism and working in conservative...

This episode dives into the intersections of nutrition, public health, and misinformation with Dr. Jessica Knurick. The conversation addresses the complexities of the Make America Healthy Again movement, the dangers of the misinformation, the harm in oversimplifying complex issues, and the influence of social media on public perception around food safety and nutrition. • Exploration of how the MAH...

In episode 104, our first episode of 2025, we emphasize the importance of maintaining political engagement and activism beyond the electoral season. We discuss methods for building resilience, defeating the temptation to disengage, and actionable ways to support democracy through time and financial donations. Resources The sacred pause between the election and what comes next Linda McMahon - Wikip...

Re-RE-releasing this episode about Ranked Choice Voting with our friend Kyle Herman because this effort is underway in Ohio! Original Air Date: May 2, 2023 Resources * Rank the Vote Ohio's website * Rank the Vote Ohio's Action Page (for volunteering, donating, events, etc) * Rank the Vote Ohio's Online Petition (to join our supporter list) * Rank the Vote USA's coalition page (to find partners in...

For episode 102, we're re-releasing our interview with THE Sharon McMahon, AKA @SharonSaysSo on Instagram. Enjoy! Original Air Date: October 22, 2024 Connect with Sharon: * Instagram * Website * Podcast - Here's Where It Gets Interesting * Newsletter - The Preamble * Buy the book! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

For episode 101, we're re-releasing our episode about the threat of another Trump term... since we are now, unfortunately, in that reality. Original Air Date: July 23, 2024 Sources * Study Classifies U.S. Democracy as ‘Backsliding’ * When democracies falter, they rarely recover * Democratic decline in the US * Myth of Voter Fraud * 2016 Lie of the Year: Fake news * 15 most notable lies of Trump’s...