The non-partisan Digital Politics Podcast with Karen Jagoda explores political and advocacy campaign best practices, new technologies and innovative approaches to voter engagement, fundraising, ground game strategies, cross-media advertising, using social media to promote and persuade, and getting out the vote. Since 2007, this show has spotted trends and interviewed strategists on the campaign trail as well as candidates, elected officials, and solutions providers who are bringing new tools ...
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Election2024 Podcasts
Our country has always been a hot mess. But now, between political rage, climate crises and social-media polarization, it’s quite literally on fire. This low-key mid-apocalyptic moment has raised a question for Tony-award-winning Sarah Jones and her many characters: America, Who Hurt You? Bookended by the debates, dialogues, and hilarious digressions of the characters made famous by Sarah’s one-person shows and acclaimed film Sell/Buy/Date, this podcast explores our political dramas, persona ...
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Welcome to "A Convo with Moe" – where Moe Diggs' warmth, wisdom, and relatability turn every episode into a conversation, a connection, and an exploration of the beautiful chaos that defines your transformative 20s. Follow Moe Diggs on @moeediggga @aconvowithmoe to get a closer look into her world. Engage with the community, share your stories, and be part of the ongoing dialogue that transforms "A Convo with Moe" into more than just a podcast – it's a shared journey.
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Organizing for Living Wages in the Fight for Affordability with Saru Jayaraman One Fair Wage
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17:45Saru Jayaraman, long-time activist and leader of One Fair Wage, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the historical origins of the sub-minimum wage for tipped workers in the US and the power of that community to drive higher wages. The movement has now expanded beyond tipped workers to a broader coalition fighting for a living w…
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How AI and Mobile Technology are Transforming Political Fundraising with Javan Van Gronigen Donately
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20:54Javan Van Gronigen, Founder of Donately considers 2025 as a year of testing the water for peer-to-peer and crowdfunding for political and advocacy campaigns. AI is enabling organizations to create and deploy fundraising content more quickly and target specific audiences. Increasingly, digital tools are showing effectiveness for all donor levels, wh…
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Why Sexual Abuse Victims Must Come Forward to Protect Others with John Fitch The Fitch Law Firm
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13:22John Fitch, The Fitch Law Firm, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the importance of victims reporting sexual abuse not only for their own justice but to break the cycle and prevent perpetrators from harming others. John warns that delayed reporting can lead to the loss of essential physical evidence, making the case harder to…
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Network of Vetted Marketing Firms to Address Diverse Campaign Needs with CJAM The Marketing Connector
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20:13Behdad Jamshidi is the Founder of CJAM The Marketing Connector, which has vetted over 1,000 marketing agencies to identify those most qualified to deliver on their promises. The idea of a single agency handling all political and advocacy campaign needs is no longer realistic, as there are an increasing number of channels to reach voters and support…
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Deep Organizing and Mobilizing the Zohran Mamdani Volunteers with Ivan Pardo Solidarity Tech
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19:48Ivan Pardo, Founder of Solidarity Tech used his organizing platform to successfully manage the over 100,000 volunteers for the campaign of Zohran Mamdani for Mayor of New York. This platform was originally designed to be multilingual from its inception to organize non-English-speaking rideshare drivers. While technology was key to the Mamdani succe…
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Combining Influencer Content with Paid Media Strategy with Nicole Dunger and Ryan Davis People First
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20:50Nicole Dunger, Vice President of Growth, and Ryan Davis, CEO of People First, highlight the value of integrating influencer content into paid media strategies, a practice becoming more common in the political and advocacy space. The use of micro-influencers is key for state and local races, and the paid amplification can promote authentic voices to…
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Ground-Breaking 4K Video Texting Technology Transforms Political Campaign Messaging with Josh Justice Peerly
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22:39Josh Justice, CEO of Peerly, highlights the new Video in Motion technology, an evolution of their previous HD video texting service. This next-generation tool allows for sending 4K high-resolution video to voters' phones via text message, bypassing the limitations of MMS protocols. This is a direct-to-voter messaging model that Josh argues is super…
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Building Ethical Generative AI for Nonprofits and Activists with Aram Fischer Change Agent
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17:59Aram Fischer, Co-Founder and CEO of Change Agent, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss values-aligned generative AI and how it contrasts with mainstream AI platforms. Aram warns about built-in societal biases and misinformation in tools like ChatGPT that need to be identified to better align data with proper action. Deepak and A…
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Filmmaker Partners with Activist Dolores Huerta to Create Short Videos to Inspire Nonviolent Resistance with Ellen Gavin
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26:34Ellen Gavin, filmmaker and changemaker, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss her latest project, a short film titled "The People United," a collaboration with legendary activist Dolores Huerta that encourages nonviolent community intervention to protect neighbors from ICE. Ellen drives home the point that effective activism must…
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How a Critical Mass of Peaceful Protesters Can Fight Autocracy with Anne-christine d'Adesky Resisting Project 2025
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29:04Anne-christine d'Adesky, Founder of Resisting Project 2025, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss strategies to counter the agenda of Project 2025, guiding the Trump administration. She details the growth and significance of the No Kings protests, explaining the goal of reaching 3.5% of the US population — a figure identified as …
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Expanding Citizen Led Ballot Initiative Access with Maresa Strano New America
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20:52Maresa Strano, Director of the Political Reform Program at New America, discusses the role and mechanics of ballot initiatives in the 23 states that allow for citizen-led statewide initiatives. These Initiatives are a tool for direct democracy and are an effective mechanism for achieving political and good governance reform. Once established in a s…
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Managing Candidate Expectations in the Age of Security Threats and Social Media with Eva Posner Evinco Strategies
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22:03Eva Posner, Founder of Evinco Strategies, focuses on the immense challenges facing political campaigns in this current environment of political violence, the 25-minute news cycle, and economic uncertainty. This climate has deterred qualified candidates from running and made it more difficult for campaigns to raise money, particularly from larger do…
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From MySpace to TikTok and Why Political Campaigns Must Adapt to the New Social Media Landscape with Scott Goodstein Catalyst Campaigns
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29:24Scott Goodstein, Founder and CEO of Catalyst Campaigns, discusses the evolution and current state of social media strategies in politics in this interview, recorded on September 11 and the day after the murder of Conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Scott was the social media architect for the 2008 Obama campaign and contrasts the early, diverse soc…
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Tips for Podcasters and Their Guests with Karen Jagoda and Deepak Puri
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14:05This is an interview conducted by Deepak Puri of The Democracy Labs, discussing the art of podcasting with me, Karen Jagoda. Being a podcaster since the early days, I have seen my share of great guests, reluctant guests, and unprepared guests. Listening to other podcasters has helped me understand both the great potential and limited value podcasts…
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Life Science Leaders Call for Combatting Science Skepticism with Hamid Ghanadan LINUS
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19:49Hamid Ghanadan, CEO at LINUS, reports on their recent State of Science research that tracks scientists' sentiment, funding expectations, and barriers to their work. Key findings reveal that the politicization of science and erosion of public trust in science threaten to slow innovation rates and negatively impact public access to accurate informati…
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FastAlert Now App for Activists and Organizers with Deepak Puri The Democracy Labs
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15:29Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, has developed the FastAlert Now app that allows organizers and non-profit organizations to send alerts to people without requiring their phone number, email, or downloading an app. This free app is a channel-based system that uses QR codes and URLs to enable users to subscribe to a specific channel and receiv…
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Impact of Healthcare Policy Changes and Need for New Models with James Keppel Sarana Health
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27:57James Keppel is the Founder and CEO of Sarana Health and a healthcare advocate for an integrated, wellness-focused approach to keeping people healthy instead of simply treating diseases. While the impacts of current policy changes and budget cuts in healthcare and medical research have yet to be seen, all indications point to widening gaps in servi…
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Fighting Political Cynicism by Sharing Authentic Conversations with Brian Rolling the MurMur Project
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25:02Brian Rolling, Co-Founder of the MurMur Project, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss how individuals can engage more effectively through digital communication and social media, gaining a deeper understanding of political issues, campaigns, and elections, and have their own voices heard. Brian has a background in filmmaking and …
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The Johnson Amendment Under Fire with Rebecca Markert Americans United for Separation of Church and State
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25:28Rebecca Markert, Vice President and Legal Director of Americans United for Separation of Church and State , joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the fundamental American principle of the separation of church and state, as included in the Constitution. The Johnson Amendment, passed 70 years ago, is a critical law that prevents ch…
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Empowering Local Organizers for Ballot Initiative Success with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo BISC
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18:26Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, Executive Director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, discusses the 2.5 Project, an initiative by BISC that provides early, flexible funding to support ballot initiatives focused on economic justice. Recent efforts in Nebraska and Missouri to support minimum wage and paid sick leave ballot initiatives yielded p…
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Humanizing Political Impact with Stories about Real-Life Consequences with Jim Lardner Good Trouble Podcast
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21:18Jim Lardner, journalist, activist, and host of the podcast "Good Trouble," joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the "We Are Your Neighbor" Project, which aims to collect and promote personal stories of people impacted by the Trump administration's policies. The goal is to promote these types of stories in a non-ideological way t…
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Power of Art and Visual Storytelling to Reframe Political Narratives with Bill Moyer Backbone Campaign
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32:09Bill Moyer, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Backbone Campaign, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to explore the value of creative activism and visual props in promoting causes and values. The metaphor of the backbone is a symbol of moral power and strength that voters are encouraged to draw on to protest, drive awareness, and m…
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How StoryMaps Humanize Data and Drive Action with Allen Carroll Esri
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25:54Allen Carroll, cartographer and lead of the Story Maps team at Esri, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the power of maps and the visualization of GIS data to tell a compelling story. The StoryMaps platform combines multimedia elements to create richer and more engaging maps to spark empathy, raise awareness, and potentially i…
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Reporting on Abby Hoffman to Military Action Against Iran with Lucian Truscott IV
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26:47Lucian K. Truscott IV, journalist, author, and screenwriter, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to shine a light on the challenges of writing about and reporting on current events, political voices, and cultural trends. Lucian started working for the Village Voice while still a cadet at West Point in the 1960s and comes from a long line …
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Charley Chatbot Revolutionizing Access to Abortion Information and Services with Nicole Cushman
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17:30Nicole Cushman joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to talk about Charley. This private, secure abortion focused AI chatbot was created in response to the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The goal of this project is to provide personalized, accurate, up-to-date information about abortion services while protecting the privacy of those looking fo…
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How Constituent Pressure Can Influence Congressional Budget Decisions with Catherine Rowland Congressional Progressive Caucus Center
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37:38Catherine Rowland, Legislative Affairs Director at the Congressional Progressive Caucus Center, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to explore the current budget reconciliation process in the US Congress. Regardless of the method, Catherine emphasizes that the voice of constituents can make a difference in the outcome and influence budget…
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How the Working Class Story Can Lead to Social Change with Gwenn Fulton Addition Project
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34:00Gwenn Fulton from the Addition Project joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to explore how storytelling is a powerful way to translate personal experiences into public dialogue, building shared understanding and action around common challenges. Stories of the working class are particularly needed so that their concerns and aspirations are …
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Connecting Nonprofit Organizations with Lawyers for Pro Bono Legal Services with Anna Chu We the Action
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24:37Anna Chu, Executive Director of We the Action, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the critical role lawyers play in defending the rule of law and supporting nonprofits during these challenging times. The We the Action platform connects lawyers with organizations addressing the challenges both sides face in finding specific exp…
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Using Stories and Music to Explore the American Dream and Drive Activism with Jennifer Appel
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23:46Jennifer Appel, filmmaker, teacher, and activist, joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss the American Dream and the need to provide a more complete and accurate portrayal of the American experience. Jennifer uses storytelling, music, and visuals to give voice to diverse perspectives, including those of Indigenous people and vetera…
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The Power of Protests with Shasti Conrad Washington State Democratic Party
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24:55Shasti Conrad is the Chair of the Washington State Democratic Party and Associate Chair of the Democratic National Committee. Her involvement in political organizing and activism taught her that campaigns must focus on economic messages to build coalitions that cut across partisan lines. This year, before the 2026 mid-terms, there is an opportunity…
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Building and Maintaining Relationships with Voters with Zach Adams VDX.tv
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26:04Zach Adams, Senior Specialist in Client Partnerships for Politics and Public Affairs at VDX.tv, discusses the evolving landscape of political campaigns and the importance of ongoing engagement with voters beyond election day. Candidates and campaigns often fail to maintain relationships with voters, except for requests for contributions. Data analy…
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How AI and Data are Reshaping Political Campaigns with Michael Cohen the Cohen Research Group
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25:30Michael D. Cohen is the CEO of the Cohen Research Group, a political public affairs and corporate research firm, and the author of Modern Political Campaigns: How Professionalism, Technology, and Speed Have Revolutionized Elections. He has written a new chapter for this well-received book that focuses on the power of AI and opportunities to apply i…
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How a Healthcare Advocate is Changing Access to Clinical Trials Robert Maxwell ClinConnect
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24:50Robert Maxwell, Founder of ClinConnect, focuses on improving access to information about clinical trials and simplifying the path patients, doctors, and caregivers need to go through to find potentially life-saving trials. This clinical trial data is drawn directly from the clinicaltrials.gov database. The ClinConnect solution is updated more accur…
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Booked, Busy & Bad Attitudes? The Salon Shift We Need to Talk About
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20:51In this episode, Moe Diggs discusses the current state of the beauty community, focusing on the decline of customer service in beauty salons and the rising costs of beauty services. She reflects on her personal experiences and the shift in salon culture, emphasizing the importance of kindness and respect in client-provider relationships. The conver…
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AI-Powered Programmatic Advertising Platform Optimizes Voter Targeting with Mark Positano StackAdapt
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22:22Mark Positano is the Head of Political at StackAdapt, a programmatic digital advertising buying platform. With a focus on advertising outside the "walled gardens" like Facebook and Google, StackAdapt uses AI and data analytics to optimize ad buying and targeting for political campaigns across a wide range of media properties and streaming platforms…
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Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response with Desiree Matel-Anderson Field Innovation Team
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28:55Desiree Matel-Anderson, Founder and Chief Wrangler of the Field Innovation Team joins Deepak Puri, CEO of The Democracy Labs, to discuss emergency preparation in an age of natural and man-made disasters, climate uncertainty, and overwhelmed government resources. The key is to be prepared with a plan to respond with a critical thinking mindset to av…
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For the Girls Who Dream Big & Love Hard: Friendships, Ego & Ambition
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19:34In this episode of the A Convo With Moe Podcast, host Moe Diggs dives deep into the themes of accountability in friendships and the importance of pursuing personal dreams, especially for women. She reflects on her personal growth, the role of ego in self-awareness, and the necessity of open communication in maintaining healthy relationships. The co…
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Protecting Data from Increasing Sophistication of Cyberattacks with Ben Katz ISPolitical
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22:42Ben Katz, Chief Architect of ISPolitical, is concerned about the inadequate data and systems security measures political and advocacy organizations, political campaigns, and government organizations have in place. The first step is to audit current security practices and all the people who have access to the organization's databases, financial syst…
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The Power of Female Friendships: Love Beyond Romance
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15:38In this episode of A Convo With Moe, host Moe Diggs shares personal updates on her life as a mother and wife, discusses the importance of female friendships during Galentine's Day, and offers insights on relationship expectations for Valentine's Day. She emphasizes the significance of self-care, community, and the need for women to support one anot…
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Re-evaluating Field Operations with Scott Goodstein Catalyst Campaigns
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28:39Scott Goodstein is the Founder and CEO of Catalyst Campaigns and a digital pioneer. The results from the 2024 election indicate that the ground game needs a fresh review of how volunteers can be better deployed and how to find trusted messengers for a political campaign. The traditional ward and precinct system built relationships with voters over …
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Patient Advocacy and Healthcare Disparities John Hoffman Advocate for Access
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25:16John Hoffman, principal of Advocate for Access, has 20+ years of experience working with big pharma companies to promote advocating for patients and driving the move to provide access to drugs and therapies to a broader audience. Public/private health policy trends highlight the need to raise awareness about the science of medicine and the inequiti…
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Before You Move Out of America, Consider Moving Toward Love w Sonya Renee Taylor
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36:20On this season finale of “America, Who Hurt You?” Sarah Jones sits down with New York Times bestselling author and activist, Sonya Renee Taylor to discuss why radical self love IS the moment. Yes, even in the face of oppressive systems and the current American Bro-ligarchy. Sonya reminds us that, in order to build the world we want to live in, we m…
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The Only Way Out is Through (Community) w. Sophia Bush
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42:16In case the holiday season and heading into (project 🫠) 2025 is feeling like an emotional mixed bag, this week Sarah Jones sits down with actress, producer, and activist, Sophia Bush for her take on how to show up for change and healing both individually and collectively. After coming through a year of personal upheaval to find freedom on the other…
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Coming to Her as a Woman: Why the Problem Is Your Man, Not Her.
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15:08Why do women blame the other woman instead of holding their man accountable? In this episode, Moe Diggs dives into the messy reality of 'coming to her as a woman.' We’re talking about why your anger is misplaced, the pros and cons of confronting the other woman, and how to handle betrayal with dignity. If you’ve ever been tempted to make that call …
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Power of the Influencer in Election 2024 with Ryan Davis PeopleFirst
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23:32Ryan Davis, the Co-Founder and COO of PeopleFirst, shares insights and analysis about the activities of influencers and content creators in the campaign leading up to the 2024 election. While celebrity influencers have large followings, the voices of local people sharing authentic content about all kinds of interests broke through the noise to reac…
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You Can’t Ban What’s Always Been Here: Islam in America w. Kashif Shaikh
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38:09Even with the most urgent issues facing the US as we head into (Project) 2025, our foreign policy on the Middle East and Islam are right at the top. And if you think it only affects people overseas, just ask Muslim Americans how the consequences play out stateside in their everyday lives. This week, host Sarah Jones talks to Kashif Shaikh, presiden…
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It’s (Thanks)Giving Trauma w. Paul Scheer
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44:07If you need a pre-Thanksgiving pep talk, this is the episode for you. This week host Sarah Jones talks to Paul Scheer about his New York Times best seller Joyful Recollections of Trauma and how to both love your family AND still hold space for yourself. Whether you can’t swallow how your cousin voted or you’re stuffing (😬) down unacknowledged child…
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Your Post-Election Rage Might Be Your New Bestie w. Dr. Jennifer Mullan
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42:00Politics got you rethinking your mental health? You’re not alone! In the aftermath of the election, some are considering therapy for the first time, while others may be wondering if their current therapeutic practices are really addressing the grief they’re experiencing. This week, Sarah Jones talks to psychologist and best-selling author of Decolo…
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We WILL Make It Through... But First We Nap w. Ashley Allison and Maurice Mitchell
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48:03Well, we survived the election; now we just have to… keep going. This week, host Sarah Jones pushes through the exhaustion with CNN commentator Ashley Allison and national director of the Working Families Party Maurice Mitchell to break down what really happened. And more importantly what in the (literal?) hell is next, for all of us, but especiall…
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I Voted For The IT GIRL - Kamala Harris ! #Election2024
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9:08In this special election episode, we’re talking about that gworl—Kamala Harris—and why she’s got my vote! As a Black woman, Kamala’s run for office isn’t just politics; it’s a powerful moment of representation and progress. I’m breaking down what’s at stake in this election, the key issues that could shape our future, and why voting for Kamala coul…
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