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Sep 5, 2024 • 24min

Centering Labor in the 2024 Presidential Election with April Verrett

Welcome back! We missed you. And wow has a lot happened since the last time we talked. We’ve got a whole new Democratic ticket and a campaign increasingly centered around economic populism. So today we’re talking with Service Employees International Union President April Verrett about why she believes labor unions are intrinsic to upholding our democracy. April reflects on the power of working people and her intersectional approach to leadership.Follow April on X @SEIUPresFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 31, 2024 • 46min

Preserving the 14th Amendment with Sherrilyn Ifill

Today, we’re talking all about the 14th Amendment. Our guest, Sherrilyn Ifill, a dedicated lawyer and the former president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, is launching the 14th Amendment Center for Law & Democracy at Howard University, which promotes the vision of equality that the 14th Amendment promised – civil rights for all US citizens. She talks about how we as citizens can make the vision of equality a reality and why it is so important to know our American history.Follow Sherrilyn Ifill on Instagram @sherrilynifill Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 24, 2024 • 36min

Kamala Harris Enters the Chat with Brittany Packnett Cunningham

President Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race and formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him at the top of the ticket.Over the past few days many Democratic party officials have voiced their support for Vice President Harris and should she win in November her ascension to the Presidency would also mark many historic firsts. But there’s a lot that needs to happen before we get there. To unpack this moment, Brittany Packnett Cunningham joins the show to talk all about the excitement behind a Kamala Harris presidency, the role of Win With Black Women in building to this moment, and the impending Veepstakes!  Read more at the 19th: Who will Harris choose as her VP? Here’s who could be on her shortlist.Biden withdraws from 2024 presidential race, endorses HarrisFollow Brittany Packnett Cunningham on Instagram @mspackyettiFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 17, 2024 • 32min

The Threat of Project 2025 with Rachel Leingang

This week, Republicans are convening in Milwaukee to officially elect former President Donald Trump as the party’s nominee. But what would a second Trump administration actually look like? The answer may very well lie in a lengthy document of conservative priorities called Project 2025. To unpack this document, we’re talking to Rachel Leingang who reports on democracy and misinformation for The Guardian. Rachel walks us through the particulars of Project 2025 and how it's what she calls “the meat on the bones” for conservative causes nationwide.Follow Rachel Leingang on X @rachelleingangFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 10, 2024 • 39min

The Supreme Court vs Democracy with Kimberly Atkins Stohr

Last week, the Supreme Court wrapped up a controversial and consequential session that addressed abortion, guns and presidential power, just to name a few. The once favorable views of the Court have fallen to historic lows in recent years thanks in part to the conservative majority.  And since the Dobbs decision in 2022, many Americans are concerned that the court’s decisions are not reflective of the American people. Senior opinion writer and columnist for Boston Globe Opinion and co-host of the legal news podcast #SistersInLaw, Kimberly Atkins Stohr breaks down some of the biggest decisions from the session and explains the ripple effect the Trump immunity will have on the presidency. Follow Kimberly Atkins Stohr on X @KimberlyEAtkinsFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 3, 2024 • 45min

Power in Privilege with Shannon Watts

In this episode, Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, joins 19th reporter, Jennifer Gerson, to discuss the powerful role of White suburban women in the fight against gun violence. Having played a key role in shifting the culture of gun violence, Shannon knows how White women can best serve movements that disproportionately impact communities of color. Shannon explains that no matter the outcome of the election, gun reform needs grassroots activism in the face of legislative inaction. Follow Shannon Watts on X @shannonrwattsFollower Jennifer Gerson on X @jenniferagersonFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 26, 2024 • 25min

Presidential Debate Bingo with Terri Rupar

Tomorrow night, President Biden and former President Trump will face off in the first of two presidential debates. What do both candidates have to prove and what are the pitfalls they’re trying to avoid? This week, Errin sits down with political editor at The 19th Terri Rupar, for a round of Presidential Debate Bingo to help you prepare for what is poised to be an eventful evening. Follow Terri Rupar on X @terri_ruparFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 44min

Is This the Juneteenth We Asked For? with Jamelle Bouie

We’re celebrating Juneteenth with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie. Errin and Jamelle break down the history of the holiday and discuss the policy changes that need to happen to make America a truly equitable country. Follow Jamelle Bouie on Instagram @jbouieFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 12, 2024 • 35min

Queering Our Way to a Liberated Future with Kelley Robinson

Even though Pride Month is a time to celebrate queer love, it’s also a time to double down on LGBTQ+ activism and progressive policy change. The work is far from over. Human Rights Campaign President, Kelley Robinson, comes on the show to discuss her leadership of the organization one year after declaring a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in the United States. She explains why LGBTQ+ rights are a critical voting issue and how allies and activists alike can queer their way toward progress.Follow Kelley Robinson on Instagram @kelleyjrobinsonFollow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 23min

Nine Decades of Activism with Dolores Huerta

Dolores Huerta is a legendary labor rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez. At 94 years old, she’s still raising her voice for the voiceless and teaching communities how to wield their power. This week, she joins the show to share what she’s learned about fighting for marginalized communities, the importance of the ballot box and how we can claim the future we want. Follow Dolores Huerta on Instagram @doloreshuerta, and support her foundation at doloreshuerta.org. Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagram @emarvelous and X @errinhaines.Follow Wonder Media Network on Instagram @wmn.media, X @wmnmedia, and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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