Indivisible Westchester: The Podcast

Indivisible Westchester's curated art show featured political art from artists around the county. We talk with the artists about the power that art has as a form of resistance. View the art discussed in this episode on the podcast page of our website: indivisiblewestchester.org

What is it like to date in this political climate? Dr. Suzanne Burger of Westchester Citizen Therapists and Liz Etkin join us to discuss romantic relationships in the age of Trump.

Education journalist Holly Korbey suggests that the disappearance of civics education is one of the biggest threats to our democracy. She joins us to discuss her new book, Building Better Citizens: A New Civics Education for All, and shares how civics education can help us save democracy.

It’s 2020 and New Yorkers are voting in two Democratic Primaries. We talk to Bill Serratore, Executive Director of the Westchester County Democratic Committee, and IW’s own Bruce Campbell about when, where and how to VOTE.

It’s 2020 - the year we all have been waiting for! We talk “resistance resolutions” with some of our favorite activists from NYCD16 Indivisible and discuss how to take ACTION in this key election year. Find out more about NYCD16 Indivisible: http://nycd16-indivisible.org

Congressman Eliot Engel, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, gives us an update on impeachment. He also discusses the recent conflict with Iran.

We talk with the founder and host of the podcast Immigrantly, Saadia Khan. Immigrantly is dedicated to highlighting unique American stories and experiences. Listen to Immigrantly here: https://immigrantlypod.com

We talk with DemCast about their mission to amplify grassroots media and how it can help all of us in 2020. Learn more about DemCast: https://demcastusa.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemCastUSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DemCastUSA/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demcastusa/

We talk to newly elected County Legislator Ruth Walter and her campaign manager Brendan Carty about her win this election season and how she was able to flip this seat from red to blue.

We talk to Dr. Suzanne Burger of Westchester Citizen Therapists and Jin Whang of Indivisible New Rochelle about how to survive the holidays with your Trump supporting family. Also, we share some listeners questions and advice about getting through holiday meals and parties.

The Campaign Financing Reform Commission is supposed to create a public financing system for New York State. But, as the Commission comes close to unveiling its plan the Fair Elections for New York Coalition is increasingly worried that the recommendations will be watered down. We spoke to activists about these fears at a rally prior to a Commission meeting. Also at play, a move to end Fusion Voti...

We talk to Jarret Berg, co-founder of Vote Early NY, about Early Voting in New York State this past election. Also, what happened in Westchester - the good, the bad, and the ugly. Find out more at https://www.voteearlyny.org

County Executive George Latimer shares with us why he wants to be remembered as a regular guy. And, the latest on taxes, election security, cyberattacks and Facebook.

County Executive George Latimer gives us an exclusive announcement about the 2020 County Budget.

We talk to Bronxville native Meaghan Winter, author of All Politics is Local: Why Progressives Must Fight for the States. Hear what she discovered on the ground in three important battle ground states. Meaghan Winter is a freelance magazine writer and author of ALL POLITICS IS LOCAL: Why Progressives Must Fight for the States (Bold Type Books, October 2019). Her work has appeared in Best American...

We tag along with Democratic Candidate Vedat Gashi as he canvasses in Somers for an open seat on the County Board of Legislators. Plus, we chat with Chairman of the Board Ben Boykin who discusses why the 2019 local election matters.

Westchester's own Reverend Kym McNair explains what "undoing racism" means and how that journey can change your life. Plus, the women of CURE and how they are helping their own local community start on that very journey. Find out more about Undoing Racism workshops: https://www.pisab.org Discover learning opportunties with CURE: https://www.learnwithcure.com

NY State Senator Alessandra Biaggi celebrates the demise of the IDC, discusses the successes of the recent legislative session and shares what is on her agenda moving forward.

Congressman Eliot Engel, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, discusses the impeachment of President Trump. We are also joined by Tom Watson, Columbia Professor, Journalist, Political Commentator, Consultant and Activist to discuss all things impeachment. Follow Tom on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomwatson

Tony the Democrat, founder of Postcards to Voters, tells us about his start in the postcarding effort, how many postcards they have sent out to date, and the surprising power of postcarding. We also chat with the women behind IW's own postcarding and learn how you can get involved. Find out more about Postcards to Voters and join their National effort: https://postcardstovoters.org Join IW's Local...

We are at Westchester's own Climate Strike in Peekskill, NY. Hear from the children, the organziers and the Deputy Mayor of Peekskill, Kathleen Talbot. Find out more about the Global Climate Strike at globalclimatestrike.net.

We are joined by Barry Graubart, Deputy Chapter Leader for Advocacy for the NY State Chapter for Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and Indivisible Westchester's own Amy Gross, a volunteer with Moms Demand Action. Also, an interview with Student Activist Kelly Marx. Get involved at www.momsdemandaction.org or text READY to 64433.

Recorded live during our Westchester County Board of Legislators Forum. Hear excerpts from each of the candidates who are running in contested elections. Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2019! Early Voting has come to New York THIS year. Find out more at Voteearlyny.org. Watch the full forum here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVSFFiWOPrs&t=1s Find out more about the candidates here: Catheri...

We are on location at the NY State Indivisible Convening with members of our sister group NYCD-16 Indivisible to talk about what's next for the resistance in New York State. Also, an interview with Jarret Berg, co-founder VoteEarlyNY, who gives us the basics on Early Voting in NY State and how we can spread the word. Find out more about Early Voting in NY at www.voteearlyny.org. Follow our sister...

We talk with two activists about "reading" the Mueller Report and his recent testimony, and an interview with Justin Hendrix, co-founder of the Mueller Book Club