The Practivist Pod

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 fri...

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 experie...

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:...

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 Moffa...

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 El...

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/wisc...

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-supr...

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...

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 ta...

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-hos...

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...

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 a...

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 ta...

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...

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....

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.gapart...

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:...

The most important election of our lives is here! We don’t agonize, we organize! And it’s up to us in these final days. It’s GOTV time folks! One last push to do everything we can to protect our freedoms and fight back the rise of fascism! So to help pump us up and send us off to talk to voters with the messages that win, is co-founder and President of Way To Win, Tory Gavito! www. BlueIn22.org F...

We know you are out there talking to voters, knocking on doors, making phone calls, and doing what it takes for us to win on November 8th. So today we help you present your closing argument for the midterms! Steve and Jenifer are talking all about messaging that works, with the help of communications guru and host of the “Words To Win By” podcast, Anat Shenker-Osorio! Election Protection: www. Pro...

Today we are taking you into the field to get the sounds and vibe of Saturday’s Vote Forward’s Big Send Letter writing party in Los Angeles. We hear from activists doing work for groups like Northeast Arizona Native Democrats, and Momtivist. We get some inspiration from volunteers writing letters to voters, and we hear from the man himself, Executive Director and Founder of Vote Forward, Scott For...

Biden is making it clear that abortion rights are on the ballot, as early voting kicks off in many states. New polls are worrying Democrats, but don’t worry… keep working!  Jenifer Fernandez Ancona joins as guest co-host and we’re going to talk about effective messages to use when you are reaching out to voters. Then joining us for our interview is co-host of “Pod Save America”, and author of thre...

It’s a special bonus episode to take you live from the field at last weekend’s canvass and rally for frontline Congressional candidate, Christy Smith. The rally features Christy, Senator Alex Padilla, Representative Tony Cardenas, and Civil Rights icon and organizing legend, Dolores Huerta! Listen in, get inspired, and then go knock on some doors! www.christyforcongress.org Follow us on Twitter: @...

Ballots are arriving, the races are heating up, and we only have a few weeks till the midterms! Today we talk about the battle to hold on to the Senate and protect our democracy, with Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto. catherinecortezmasto.com www.wadeforsealbeach.com Follow us on Twitter: @BluesBoySteve @HowWeWinPod How We Win Fund: www.swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin www.howwewinpod.com Adv...

33 days until the most important election of our lives! Melinda McGraw, actress, activist, and Steve’s wife, is here today to help discuss the absolute insane clown car of lying, puppy killing republican Senate candidates. And then Steve has a great interview to talk about a truly great Senate candidate in Wisconsin with one of the best organizers in the country, Chair of The Wisconsin Democratic...

There is so much justice and hypocrisy happening this week, it’s hard to unpack it all, so we are going to stay focused on what it means for our democracy to win the midterms and what we can do right now to make sure that happens. Joining Steve with some hope, anger, and jokes, is the co-host of “We're Speaking” and “The Game We’re In” on Lincoln Project TV, Maya May! Vote Forward’s letter wri...