#WeNeedToTalk

18 months in, what does everything actually cost now compared to when this administration started? We're breaking down grocery prices, gas prices, and the bigger economic picture, and what renewable energy's record-breaking spring means for family budgets going forward. SOURCES NBC News Grocery Price Tracker — https://www.nbcnews.com/data-graphics/grocery-price-tracker-inflation-trends-eggs-bread-...

In this conversation I sit down with my long time friend John Pavlovitz to discuss everything from current politics, to theatre, to leading up to the mid-terms. I write about faith, justice and moral clarity, giving language to the things you feel but struggle to say. Become a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...

In this episode I sit down with Carter Brown who publicly announced her departure from MAGA. We discuss her upbringing, how she got sucked into MAGA ideology, and what she’s doing now to hold herself accountable. I write about faith, justice and moral clarity, giving language to the things you feel but struggle to say. Become a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss th...

Malynda chats with Pastor and Author Cody Deese of Vinings Lake Church. Cody Deese is an author, pastor, and spiritual guide exploring what a new way of being human looks like in an age of spiritual upheaval, political polarization, and cultural change. He is the author of  Discovering Your Internal Universe: The Unexpected Good News About Anxiety, Panic, and Fear , a book that blends personal sto...

Facts & Context: The Quiet Ways People Are Trying To Survive Right Now A lot is going wrong right now. But people are not waiting around. Here are five impactful ways communities are surviving and fighting back. 1. Food SNAP participation has dropped by 3.5 million people since last July and the Congressional Budget Office projects 2.4 million people will lose benefits every month over the next de...

I have been paying close attention to who is showing up with both a clear vision and the receipts to back it up. Juliana Stratton is one of those people. The Illinois Lieutenant Governor is running for U.S. Senate and I had the opportunity to sit down with her for a full conversation about what is actually happening in this country and what she plans to do about it. We covered a lot of ground. The...

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Here is a link to the Energy Bills relief Act Proposal: https://seec.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/seec.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/26.01.21-energy-bills-relief-act-summary_0.pdf What the Energy Bills Relief Act would actually do: It focuses on one core goal: lowering energy costs for everyday people. Add more affordable energy When demand is higher than supply, prices go up. This bill resto...

Malynda chats with comedian, strategist and political commentator Maya May. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

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Born in Torrejon, Spain to parents involved in serving their country, the desire to serve has continued through her education and current career journey. She is an activist, scholar and author. Her debut non-fiction book To Be A Problem: A Black Woman’s Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement published by Beacon Press was released in July 2024. She is an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown U...

In California, we are no stranger to higher home insurance premiums, fewer affordable options, and even non-renewals. We’ve had enough. California families shouldn’t have to carry the financial burden of extreme weather impacts. No one should have to choose between protecting their homes and keeping the lights on and putting food on the table. The Affordable Insurance and Recovery (AIR) Act (SB 98...

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#WeNeedToTalk: In Conversation is a space for honest, grounded dialogue about the issues shaping our world and our shared humanity. Each episode features thoughtful guests, candid conversations, and a commitment to clarity, context, and compassion. Together, we dig beneath the headlines to explore what’s really happening, why it matters, and how we can move forward with integrity. In this episode...

The cost of living crisis is getting worse and worse, and it’s not by accident. #WeNeedToTalk about why everything feels more expensive right now. Utility bills are rising year over year, healthcare costs are spiraling, and recent policy choices — including the “Big Beautiful Bill” — are making things worse by cutting over $1 trillion from Medicaid and stripping away renewable energy incentives th...

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In Conversation with Dr. Jen Johannsen of Reasoned Reality Project. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

In the first conversation of 2026 I chat with Dr. Nola Haynes about what to expect this year, how to be prepared and more! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

Thank you ArleneMach , Maura Rogers , Karen C , and many others for tuning into my live video with Shannon Watts ! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

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Thank you Barbara , Lori Frank , Justine Bailey , Nicole Fonarow , and many others for tuning into my live video with Rabbi Sandra Lawson ! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit malyndahale.substack.com/subscribe

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