In this engaging talk, Senator Cory Booker, a prominent voice for social justice, discusses the urgent need for Democrats to connect with more Americans while countering divisive politics. He and Stacey Abrams share actionable strategies for civic engagement, emphasizing radical empathy in political discourse. The duo dives into the power of storytelling and humor in shaping narratives, stressing that effective communication and grassroots movements are essential for preserving democracy. They also explore practical ways to amplify important voices, urging listeners to engage actively in their communities.

Cory Booker, the progressive U.S. Senator from New Jersey, delves into the fallout of Donald Trump's inauguration. He highlights the chaos at Trump's final rally and the eyebrow-raising admissions made regarding election processes. The discussion moves to Joe Biden's strategic pardons and their implications against a backdrop of Trump's crowd anxieties and the bizarre narrative surrounding TikTok. Booker emphasizes the need for Democrats to rebuild trust and tackle pressing issues like youth mental health amidst the political storm.

Senator Cory Booker chats about the implications of Donald Trump's indictment, his continued focus on reforming America's criminal justice system, and the reason it's easier to afford fast food over nutritious produce and how he plans to change that.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roy Wood Jr. begins his week as guest by tackling updates on Trump's indictment, Fox News warning about violence, and the Angel Reese - Caitlin Clark taunting controversy from the NCAA women's basketball championship game. Sen. Cory Booker chats about the implications of Donald Trump's indictment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another edition of ‘Roll On’, wherein Rich Roll and journalist & author Adam Skolnick riff on matters of interest across sports, culture, entertainment, and self-betterment. Given the heartbreaking number of mass and school shootings this year—punctuated by the horrific events in Uvalde—today’s discussion centers on gun violence in America, culminating with a conversation with Senator Cory Booker, who joins via Zoom to help us understand why this problem is so intractable, and what we can do about it.Specific topics discussed in today’s episode include: Kristian Blummenfelt’s stunning Sub7 Project performance; the downfall of legendary UC Berkeley swimming coach Teri McKeever; the release of Robbie Balenger’s movie The Colorado Crush: 63 Days of Endurance; American gun culture, alarming statistics behind mass shootings, and the political barriers that make it difficult to enact stricter gun laws; and Senator Cory Booker’s take on what’s needed to change firearm legislation. Today’s episode is also viewable on YouTube: https://bit.ly/rollon685Peace + Plants,Rich