Guest David Pepper, a strategist, democracy activist, and author, discusses how Republicans win by controlling states through gerrymandering and voter suppression. He emphasizes the need for Democrats to shift their strategy to combat this. The podcast highlights the importance of state-level politics in protecting democracy and empowering change.

Former RNC Chairman Michael Steele reaches out to his party to remind them to vote R for Rights not Republican. He tells us that Republican values are still here, they just can’t breathe under this current top down, one person centric, wanna-be dictator. We talk about how the once great party has been co-oped, so it’s not just ok to be a Republican who votes for a Democrat this cycle, if you truly believe in the values of freedom, liberty and justice, then it’s absolutely essential you vote for a Democrat this cycle. This is a great conversation and absolutely worth your time. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, along with a bunch of other perks, like the rants directly to your inbox and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible. If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGUEST SOCIALS:https://michaelsteelenetwork.com/Twitter: @MichaelSteele @steele_podcast @TheWeekendMSNBCPodcast: https://link.chtbl.com/qNXoDf9AAs always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirl Thank you to today’s sponsors!http://TryMiracle.com/PoliticsGirl Code: PoliticsGirlhttp://oneskin.co Code: PoliticsGirlHelp Emma & Lochlan with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Student Visionary of the Year Program: https://events.lls.org/calso/svoygc24/emharonia

At the end of the day, Sage Lenier, climate activist and one of Time Magazine’s 10 Next Generation Leaders, reminds us that we need to accept what we’re doing on this planet is unsustainable. That we will ultimately need to slow down the systems of production and consider a real economic transformation if we want to survive, but instead of waiting for the federal government to make the change, we can start it ourselves. Our future is dependent on intergenerational collaboration, and the personal will to push through the changes that the billionaires (and a lot of the politicians) won’t want. And it’s not all doom and gloom. We can feel hopeful and empowered as long as we give people the tools they need and the knowledge they may, or may not, want. This young woman is a superstar and absolutely worth your time. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, along with a bunch of other perks, like the rants directly to your inbox and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible. If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGUEST SOCIALS:https://www.sagelenier.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sagelenier Insta: sagelenierTikTok: sagelenierAs always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirlThis episode is sponsored by…http://sundaysfordogs.com/politicsgirlhttp://rocketmoney.com/politicsgirlhttp://TryMiracle.com/PoliticsGirlhttp://oneskin.co Code: PoliticsGirl

Explore Trump's authoritarian plans in Agenda 47, including loyalty tests and ideological screenings. Unveil the erosion of democratic values and reinstatement of childhood separation at the border. Confront sexist remarks, discuss sustainable solutions, and delve into Trump's international policies. Expose the consequences of deregulation and 'freedom cities' agenda while advocating for guarding democracy against a dystopian plan.

Sometimes we need to take a break from all the criticism of government to acknowledge the importance of government, especially when they’re doing good things. One of those good things was the recent creation of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention because as we lose people to gun violence in our country every day, as America is put on “no travel” lists because of our gun epidemic, as we witness our suicide rates and accidental deaths by firearms grow exponentially, we clearly can’t continue to do nothing and the Biden Administration has said “Thoughts and prayers are not enough". As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, along with a bunch of other perks, like the rants directly to your inbox and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible. If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGUEST SOCIALS:https://www.whitehouse.gov/ogvp/Twitter: @WHOGVP46Insta: whitehouseogvp46As always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirlThis episode is sponsored by…https://TryMiracle.com/PoliticsGirlhttps://moshlife.com/politicsgirlhttps://honeylove.com/politicsgirl

Discussing the urgency of the 2024 election and the threat to democracy. Exploring ethical campaigning tactics and reimagining Democratic strategies. Highlighting dangers of extreme views and promoting finance tips. Mentioning sponsorship by Rocket Money and Miracle Made Bedsheets. Discussing messaging strategies for Democratic unity and branding Republicans as extremists.

Author, professor and sociologist Michael Sierra-Arévalo talks to us about his detailed look into American policing with his new book The Danger Imperative: Violence, Death and the Soul of Policing. According to Arévalo, the story of policing isn’t the story of a few bad apples, but of an institutional structure and system that is essentially not working. The violence we see from our officers is the logical consequence of an institutional culture that privileges officers' survival over public safety. Policing and violence simply go hand in hand, and according to Michael, who’s seen much of it up close and personal, we’re not going to be able to train ourselves out of the problem. So what do we do?As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, along with a bunch of other perks, like the rants directly to your inbox and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible. If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGUEST SOCIALS:Linktree: https://lnk.bio/michaelsierraaTwitter: @michaelsierraaAs always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward!All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirlThis episode is sponsored by…http://moshlife.com/politicsgirlhttp://TryMiracle.com/PoliticsGirlhttp://oneskin.co Code: politicsgirl

Something magical is happening. As MAGA doubles down on extremism and chaos, they appeal to fewer and fewer Americans. At this point all they have is their mad king, while Democrats, liberals and anyone who believes in the American experiment has the opportunity to really make America into the country we tell people we are. We have to plan to win, organize to fight, and aim, not just for success, but for growth and expansion. We can do this and we should feel very exited about the opportunities ahead of us. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, along with a bunch of other perks, like the rants directly to your inbox and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible. If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGUEST SOCIALS:https://www.hopiumchronicles.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/simonwdcTwitter: @SimonWDCYouTube:@SimonWDCAs always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirlThis episode is sponsored by…http://sundaysfordogs.com/politicsgirl code: PoliticsGirlhttp://moshlife.com/politicsgirlhttp://TryMiracle.com/PoliticsGirl

Exploring the need for a new media approach, Tara McGowan discusses Courier, a growing news network focusing on local news and big issues in bite-sized pieces. Highlighting the importance of supporting independent media in this critical election year.

“Anti-racist” isn’t an identity, it’s actions. It’s doing the work of deconstructing the systems of racism we were all raised in. Systems that harm us all. It’s not about being a “good person” or not being called “racist”, it’s about genuinely interacting with the world to make it better. And yeah, we’re going to make mistakes while we do it. We’re going to blow it and get embarrassed, but that doesn’t mean we should stop trying. Ultimately, it’s not about us. It’s about living and growing in a society where Diversity, Equity and Inclusion aren’t just a department, but a way of life. To join me to talk about all this is the amazing Tony Nabors, the owner and principal consultant of Racial Equity Insights who’s spent the past 20 years working to move people and organizations from “hesitancy about racial equity” to confidence, as they learn how to be effective and action orientated allies. This is a great conversation. I hope you’ll join us. As always, if you find worth in what we do, please consider SUBSCRIBING to PoliticsGirl Premium. You’ll get this podcast ad free, along with a bunch of other perks, like the rants directly to your inbox and the knowledge that you’re making this kind of highly researched, factual information possible. If that interests you, please go to https://www.politicsgirl.com/premium and subscribe today!!Thank you so much! xoPGGUEST SOCIALS:https://www.racialequityinsights.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/RacialEquityInsightsInsta: racialequityinsightsThreads: racialequityinsightsAs always, please RATE and SUBSCRIBE so we can grow the show, open the dialogue, and inspire change moving forward! All show links here!: https://linktr.ee/politicsgirlThis episode is sponsored by…http://sundaysfordogs.com/politicsgirlhttp://moshlife.com/politicsgirlhttp://fastgrowingtrees.com code: PoliticsGirl