The Practivist Pod

Today we discuss Trump's continuing no good very bad terrible week both at home and abroad as the Epstein scandal and his asinine trade wars create the lowest approval ratings in the first 6 months ever recorded. We also talk about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Then we get some practical advice about how you can make an impact by helping to amplify Democratic messages from the Execu...

Today we talk about the Epstein scandal that just shut down the House of Representatives, Stephen Colbert’s insane cancellation, and what we want you to do on Congress’s extra-long recess! And then Steve has a great convo with one of the leading youth engagement leaders in the country, the founder of Voters of Tomorrow, Santiago Mayer. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve...

Today, we talk about the Epstein upset that’s roiling MAGA world, a vicious rescissions package in the senate and how it relates to disaster preparedness. And then Steve has a great conversation about the fight to protect our vote with one of the top election lawyers in the country, Elias Law Group Partner, Jackie Lopez. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree Blue...

After a tragic week of news, we talk about devastating floods in Texas and in New Mexico, why the so-called “Alligator Allcatraz” needs a new name, and how republicans want to make medicaid recipients work in the fields. Then Steve has a conversation about how we can reach voters in red and purple states with CA Congressman, Ro Khanna. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve...

Today as the “Big Ugly Bullshit Bill” has passed the Senate, it now goes to the House where thanks to you, its fate is uncertain. We talk about what could happen next and what it could mean for the midterms. We also talk about the escalating ICE attacks on our communities. Then we have a conversation about how we can build our power for 2026, 2028 and beyond by registering voters now, with the fou...

Today we talk about the electoral earthquake that just happened in New York City, the ongoing debacle that is Trump’s war in Iran, and how the Big BS Budget bill will affect rural hospitals. And then we have an essential conversation about resilience in our practice of activism with our resident progressive yogi and campaign strategist, Reggie Hubbard. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Je...

Today as we continue to celebrate the historic turnout on Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protests, we are also focused on our work to save our healthcare, push back on the Big-BS-Bill, and avoid going to war with Iran. And with all the conversations about what we do next after the protests, Steve speaks with the Founder and Executive Director of Common Power, powerhouse organizer, Charles Douglas III....

As we are living through an attempted militarized authoritarian take over of our country, we are reporting from the ground about what is really happening in the streets of Los Angeles. And so that you are best prepared for all of the rallies and protests, including No Kings Day on Saturday, June 14th, we have an important interview with the Director of US Programs at Nonviolent Peaceforce, Kalaya’...

Today, in addition to talking about the latest revelations on the republican budget abomination, we are going to report back from our surprisingly inspiring weekend at the California Democratic Party Convention. And then Steve has a truly great conversation with a truly great legislator and the epitome of resilience and perseverance, Representative Jamie Raskin! Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 8...

Today we are talking about pardons, attacks on education (with Harvard fighting back), how we can protect the judiciary, and how we stand up to the felon and wannabe king occupying the White House. And then we talk about the power of personal stories with the founder of Health Care Voices and the host of “Care Talk”, Laura Packard. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Lin...

Today we talk about the Republican “death bill” that is on the move, now with cuts to Medicare too, and the bogus charges filed against a Dem Congressmember for doing her Constitutionally mandated job. Then we talk about the real policies that uplift our families and the frightening roots of the MAGA pronatalist movement with the Co-founder and Executive Director of MomsRising, Kristin Rowe-Finkbe...

Today we drill down on the fight to save our health care and break down what exactly is in this Republican reconciliation budget bill. (They keep adding stuff). And then Steve has a conversation about the biggest grift in our history, and Star Wars, with author and creator of “The Left Hook” Substack, Wajahat Ali. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree Blue Wave Ca...

Today Jess is in DC with virtually every other left-leaning video content creator in America. (If it’s slow on TikTok that’s why). She reports back on some great speeches and brings us a very special interview with Pete Buttigieg. And then Steve talks about the importance of the arts in activism, especially in the face of authoritarianism, with actor and activist, Amy Brenneman! Practivist Call in...

Today, as we have somehow made our way through the most horrific and disastrous first hundred days of any United States presidency in our history, we are going to focus on the top ten wins we have had fighting back against the Trump regime. And then we get “Fired Up” with the founder of Moms Demand Action and always inspirational, Shannon Watts. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Link...

Today we talk about the mass protests all over our country and how your actions are making an impact. We also talk about yet another "Signal-gate" from the most incompetent and unqualified Secretary of Defence in our history, and give you some new guidance with this week’s Chop Wood Carry Water list. Then we have a great interview with one of our frontline CA Congressmembers and former NAS...

Today we talk about the constitutional crisis we have definitely entered, an update on the SAVE act, an update on the budget bill, and an update on our overall mental health. Then we talk about the trump regime’s legal challenges and their authoritarian impulse to ignore the rulings of the court, with the founder of MSW Media and the host of The Daily Beans and Mueller She Wrote, Allison Gill. Pra...

This week we’ve got an imminent budget resolution vote, a vote on the so-called “SAVE” act and, oh yeah… global markets tumbling because of the stupidest tariffs in our history. Then we’re joined by one of the sharpest minds in Democratic strategy—pollster, author, and truth-teller Cornell Belcher . We dig into what the data’s telling us, and how Democrats can win in the midterms! Practivist Call...

Today we talk about massive victories in Wisconsin, Republicans’ shrinking margins in Florida, Cory Booker’s history-making speech (and bladder) and Tesla’s catastrophic new sales numbers. And then we have a very hopeful interview with Yasmin Radji, the Executive Director of Swing Left, about how we can and will win back the House in 2026! Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree S...

Today we talk about the ridiculous ineptitude of “signal-gate”, the trump regime’s newest effort to end democratically run elections, and speaking of elections, some hopeful results across the Country. Then we have a very informative and important interview about protecting our Social Security with the President of Social Security Works PAC, and former member of the band Sha Na Na, Jon “Bowzer” Ba...

Today we talk about ramped up attacks on our constitution by our wannabe king, the fight to protect our national parks, and our public libraries, and how the courts are responding to it all. Then we have a great conversation about using your voice and stepping up to fight back against autocracy with actor and activist, Jon Cryer! Jess Linktree Steve Linktree Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4...

Today we are talking about the Republican stopgap funding bill, the unconstitutional and very fascist abduction of Mahmoud Khalil, and we are getting you into action on the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1st. Joining us to help us make sense of all of that and more, is the host of “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen,” it’s Brian Tyler Cohen! Jess Linktree Steve Linktree Practivist Ca...

This week we talk about attacks on our Social Security, the now infamous and extremely dangerous oval office ambush with President Zelensky, more Telsa takedown protests, what we did instead of watching last night’s joint session of Congress, and a landmark SCOTUS decision that didn’t go Trump’s way. Then we get a legal breakdown from one of the best in the business, former federal prosecutor and...

Today we talk about the Republican budget abomination, attacks on the Department of Education and the rising resistance to the trump/musk regime. Then joining us for our interview is the always inspiring champion for workers, families and our children, American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten. www.practivistpod.com Jess Craven Linktree: https://beacons.ai/jesscraven101 Steve Pie...

This is the first episode of our new weekly show where we share practical ways to make an impact, and help you navigate whatever comes next. This week we are talking about the republican house budget bill, the effort to gut USAID, and is it safe to fly in trump’s America? And of course, we talk about what you can do about all of it. We couldn’t ask for better guests to help kick off our show… join...

The final episode of our special 5 part series to make sure you have the knowledge and tools to make an impact on, yet again, the most important election of our lives. And it is GO TIME! GOTV weekend is here and joining to talk about how we will win together, is actress, activist, Melinda McGraw! https://www.mobilize.us/ www. Swingleft.org  https://swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin2024 Find us on s...