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Sky Perryman

President and CEO of Democracy Forward, who testified on Capitol Hill about Project 2025.

Top 3 podcasts with Sky Perryman

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Oct 6, 2024 • 1h 1min

Weekly Zeitgeist 341 (Best of 9/30/24-10/4/24)

Sky Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, shares her insights on Project 2025 and the challenges of combating extremist ideologies. Tim Walsh, a political candidate, reflects on his recent VP debate against J.D. Vance, highlighting the importance of clear communication in politics. The discussion weaves humor into serious topics, covering everything from nostalgic soda preferences to the rise of musical biopics. They also tackle the disparities in wealth and taxation, pushing for a reassessment of the ultra-rich's societal impact.
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Oct 5, 2024 • 54min

What We’re Watching This New Supreme Court Term

Sky Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, and Barbara Hausman-Smith, an attorney with a storied Supreme Court history, dive deep into the challenges facing democracy and civil rights. They reflect on past Supreme Court rulings and the new term's implications, including gun regulation and healthcare discrepancies. Hausman-Smith plans to revisit the Court in her original argument suit, while Perryman discusses legal strategies to combat the conservative legal landscape. Together, they emphasize civic engagement and the crucial role of women in advocating for democracy.
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Oct 5, 2024 • 54min

Amicus | What We’re Watching This New Supreme Court Term

Sky Perryman, President and CEO of Democracy Forward, discusses innovative legal strategies to strengthen democracy in the face of a conservative Supreme Court. Barbara Hausman-Smith shares her experience arguing a landmark case 44 years ago, emphasizing the ongoing fight for justice. They explore the implications of the Court's current trajectory on civil rights, the battle over reproductive healthcare, and the urgent need for activism. Both women inspire hope and action as they prepare for a new term filled with crucial legal battles.