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No Kings Radio: Voices of Democracy

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A special Pirate Cat Radio series featuring interviews with organizers, activists, and community voices from the No Kings movement. Each episode explores key initiatives shaping California’s 2025 election, with a focus on Proposition 50 and other major ballot measures that could reshape housing, education, and workers’ rights. Listeners will hear firsthand accounts from protest organizers, policy experts, and local leaders explaining what’s at stake in November—and how citizens can make their voices heard. Broadcast: Weekly on KPCR 92.9 FM Los Gatos , KMRT 101.9 FM Santa Cruz , and KVBE 91.1 F...

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The Power of Protest - Together We Will – Indivisible Los Gatos 14.10.2025 58:17

We sit down with the voices behind Together We Will – Indivisible Los Gatos, a grassroots movement born out of outrage, resilience, and community action. Panelists Karla Albright, Geof Pawlicki, and George Hoffman share how personal turning points during the Trump era sparked their political engagement — from postcard campaigns to local demonstrations like the Tesla Takedowns. They talk about what...

No Kings 2, San Jose: Rebecca Elliott on Community and How to Show Up 13.10.2025 23:01

Host Jackie speaks with Rebecca Elliott, admin of Indivisible San Jose, about No Kings 2 in St. James Park. Rebecca explains the goal of building community, the evidence that 3.5% participation can shift outcomes, and how long-running efforts, such as Project 2025, fit into the current moment. She details real impacts already appearing, including cuts to SNAP, pressure on Medicare and the ACA, and...

Your Ballot Box Defense: Why California Needs Prop 50 & Measure A 13.10.2025 31:03

In this special in-depth interview, host David James sits down with a panel of distinguished local leaders to unpack two critical issues facing California voters. Feeling powerless in the current political climate? This episode explores how you can take action right from your ballot box. First, Rebecca and Laura , representing the Santa Clara County Democratic Party National Team, demystify Propos...