Best Heidi Beidinger and Stephanie Wilson Podcasts (2025)

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96. Dean Blundell. Canada's Sweetheart. Speaker of Truth. 56:52

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I talked to Dean Blundell on a live show yesterday, and we got into the value of shared reality, truth, values in order to build a society that’s good for everyone. I asked him about his radically creative ideas for rebuilding America, just like I ask everyone. Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democ…

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95. Marlon Weems: Building community, storytelling, and independent journalism. 55:39

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Keywords Freedom Over Fascism, Substack, media landscape, independent writers, community building, political engagement, funding in media, COVID impact, storytelling, future of media Summary In this engaging conversation, the speakers discuss the evolution of media, particularly focusing on the rise of Substack and its implications for independent …

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93. Courtney Teasley: How Do You Fight Mass Incarceration? 44:29

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Stephanie talks to Courtney Teasley, an attorney, business coach, educator, podcaster, and author dedicated to disrupting oppressive systems through legal literacy. Courtney shares her journey from practicing law straight out of school to coaching other lawyers and educating communities about their rights. She discusses her proactive approach to co…

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92. Evolution of Race Consciousness - The Contraband Wagon (SGW Guest) 1:40:39

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Stephanie Wilson, as a guest on Will Fullwood's podcast 'Contraband Wagon,' engages in a profound conversation with Will Fullwood about race consciousness. They discuss their personal journeys in understanding race, the historical and systemic aspects of racism, and the transformative power of self-reflection and taking action. The dialogue highlig…

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91. DID YOU KNOW? Lindsay Winslow Brown on the real truth behind historical myths. 58:31

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Stephanie Gerber Wilson speaks with Lindsay Winslow Brown, an Indiana teacher and social media influencer, about her work dismantling historical myths surrounding the founding of the United States. Lindsay delves into the importance of questioning accepted narratives and offers insight into her personal journey, from growing up in a fundamentalist …

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90. Kevin Levin and the Erasure of History 46:04

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This is the audio from my LIVE conversation on Substack withKevin M. Levin today about about how we remember the past, what the Trump regime is doing to edit the waymarkers at historical sites, and how the future of history might go. Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.…

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89: Sick of this Show — Pro-Democracy Podcasts Unite, where I'm a guest on Nick Paro and Lawrence Winnerman's LIVE 56:27

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Stephanie has a very wide ranging conversation with Nick Paro and Lawrence Winnerman about everything from the way we frame political discussion, to the trauma of the Challenger explosion, to being GenX (or Millennial, as the case may be), to what’s going to happen next. Take a look or listen to hear about what all of us think, and to hear my scien…

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88. Emma Brown, ED of Giffords on Hope and Action in Gun Reform 42:23

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Stephanie Wilson talks with Emma Brown, Executive Director of Giffords, about the organization's efforts to promote gun safety laws. Started by Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly, Giffords focuses on creating a big tent around the issue without requiring political conformity. The conversation covers Giffords' successful passage of 700+ state gun safety …

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87. Olga Nesterova of Onest Network. Independent Journalism, the Epstein Survivors, and What We Can Do to Break Through 47:12

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Stephanie Wilson talks to independent journalist Olga Nesterova of ONEST Network for her conversation about the Epstein survivor press conference, discussion of the regime’s attempt to control the narrative, what it was like being a Ukranian growing up in Germany, going to school in the Netherlands and the United States, becoming nationalized as a …

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86. Ellie Leonard: Investigative Journalism, Jeffrey Epstein, and Deconstructing Past Truths 56:41

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In this conversation, Stephanie Gerber Wilson speaks with Ellie Leonard, a writer and investigative journalist, about her deep dive into the Epstein case and the importance of independent journalism. They discuss the challenges of misinformation, the significance of human stories behind the headlines, and the role of faith and personal growth in na…

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85. Michelle Ciccolo, MA State Representative on what Blue States can do to protect their freedoms. 57:02

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In this conversation, Massachusetts State Representative Michelle Ciccolo discusses what Massachusetts, a Blue state, is doing to protect its residents, the catastrophic effect of the regime's attack on higher education, and the myriad ways tariffs impact small businesses, like plumbers. We discuss her experiences in the legislature, focusing on co…

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84. Stephanie talks to Ben Rhodes on Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Global Trends 1:02:55

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Ben Rhodes on Democracy, Authoritarianism, and Global Trends In this episode of Freedom Over Fascism, host Stephanie Wilson and guest co-interviewer Kami Kovan engage in a comprehensive discussion with Ben Rhodes, former aide to Barack Obama, on the state of democracy and global politics. Rhodes shares insights from his experience and books, highli…

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Jason Sattler, LOLGOP, author of The Farce on opposing fascism with anger and hope 46:24

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In this episode of 'Freedom Over Fascism,' recorded live on Monday, May 12, 2025, host Stephanie Wilson speaks with Jason Sattler, also known as LOLGOP. They discuss the interplay of hope and anger in activism, the importance of informed action, and the challenges and strategies of fighting fascism in America. The conversation delves into the signi…

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Refuse, Resist, Ridicule: Anne-christine d'Adesky on using humor to fight fascism (Substack Live) 50:33

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In this inaugural live episode of 'Freedom Over Fascism,' host Stephanie Wilson engages in a deep conversation with writer, journalist, and longtime activist Anne-christine d'Adesky. They delve into the critical role humor can play in resistance and opposition to authoritarian regimes. Anne-christine shares anecdotes and effective strategies for no…

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Aviv Russ: Inspiring people to imagine a better future and make it so without talking about politics 34:58

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Aviv Russ joins Stephanie on Freedom Over Fascism to discuss the intersection of narrative, strategy, and culture. They delve into widening our perspective in a world fraught with instability, finding joy and creativity in the midst of chaos, and the importance of imagining a future where everyone thrives. Touching upon themes like resilience, the …

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80. Laura Brill, CEO Civics Center. Get 'em young. Keep 'em voting. 47:07

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Stephanie speaks with Laura W. Brill, CEO of the Civics Center, which wants every high school to provide voter reg and pre-reg for our newest voters.Four million high schoolers graduate every year, and Laura Brill is on a mission to make sure they’re all registered to vote. Because when young people register, they vote at about 75%. In every genera…

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79. Kevin M. Levin: Memory, Forgetting, Obscuring: Book Banning to the Erasure of History 38:24

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Stephanie talks to Kevin M. Levin, public historian and writer of the substack Civil War Memory about the book ban at the Naval Academy at Annapolis, the scrubbing of websites and museums in the national parks, and the importance of how we tell the story of the past. The way we talk about the past gives us a picture into what we believe in the pres…

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78. Antonia Scatton, Messaging Expert and Author of Reframing America 46:35

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Stephanie talks to Antonia Scatton, author of the podcast Reframing America and protege of George Lakoff who talks about making sure our messaging is on our terms, in our language. She says, "Fact-checking and debunking myths almost always spreads the disinformation we are trying to defeat. They trick us into delivering their messages beyond their …

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77. Conversation with Walter Rhein on Taking Action for Freedom and Building Community 41:08

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Stephanie speaks with Walter Rhein of I’d Rather be Writing about building community in person and throughout the country to fight against the fascism this regime is implementing day by day (hour by hour). As we spoke, Cory Booker was in the middle of his 25+ hour speech in the Senate, understanding that he’s catching up to us in the grassroots, an…

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76. OOPS....Actually Standard Operating Procedure (audio of article) 6:27

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Stephanie provides the audio version of her Substack newsletter : "It wasn't a mistake: it was SOP, and ooops, included a reporter by accident." Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.By Stephanie Wilson

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75. Andra Watkins interviews Stephanie: "Talking About Politics Without Talking About Politics." 35:57

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Andra Watkins, author of the Substack "For Such a Time as This," interviewed Stephanie on talking about politics without politics. They discussed focusing on values...in our conversations, in our connections, and in our entertainment. This has been lightly edited for clarity and brevity. You can find the video and transcript at www.freedomoverfasci…

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74. Craig Johnson. How to Talk to Your Son About Fascism 52:22

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Stephanie talks to Dr. Craig Johnson, author of the brand new book How to Talk to Your Son About Fascism published by Routledge press. We talk about how easily young men can fall down the internet rabbit hole into fascism, how they're targeted, how to see the signs of this radicalization, and how you can talk with them empathetically if you catch i…

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Singing with the Chorus: Josh Cook on Creating a More Effective Info Ecosystem 50:42

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In this conversation, Josh Cook discusses the current landscape of the information war, focusing on the challenges faced by left-leaning influencers and creators. He introduces Chorus, an initiative aimed at providing support and resources to these creators, emphasizing the need for a centralized approach to help them navigate the fragmented media …

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72. Tara McGowan, publisher of Courier Newsroom on Truthful Media 44:52

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Stephanie talks with Tara McGowan, publisher of Courier Media on creating a values-based media ecosystem that works and works together. You can find a robust list of media and creators at the Freedom Over Fascism site here. Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.…

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LOVE VOTES: Brining Ferocity and Bravery to vote with love. Katie Blair, PFLAG E 73 22:44

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In this bonus mini-sode I chat with Katie Blair, the VP of Advocacy at PFLAG, where we talked about being fierce, having brave conversations, and the freedom to live and love honestly and without fear. Also: what you can do before the election. You can find Katie at www.pflag.org. Please subscribe at www.freedomoverfascism.us Please subscribe to Fr…

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Trump WILL Try to Steal the Election. How YOU Can Help Stop It. Jonathan Winer, election lawyer. E71 50:55

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Stephanie talks with Jonathan Winer, a former attorney to John Kerry, and an election lawyer, about how Trump and the republicans will try to steal the election, the protections put in place with the 2022 Election College Reform Act, how we can anticipate violence and call in the national guard if necessary, and what YOU can do to counter the shena…

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So You Want Help With Your Hurricane? Andra Watkins, Project 2025 Expert, On Politicized Disaster Relief E 70 44:22

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Stephanie talks with Andra Watkins, bestselling author and writer of How Project 2025 Will Ruin Your Life, about what FEMA response to natural disasters would look like under Project 2025, and why weather disasters are more likely to occur under a Republican extractive agenda. https://project2025istheocracy.substack.com/ www.freedomoverfascism.us P…

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Content Creators vs Cable TV. Content Wins! Tiffany Carlock, “Candidly Tiff” Content Creator and MD Activist. E 69 39:23

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Stephanie talks with Tiffany Carlock, aka “Candidly Tiff” a pro-democracy social media influencer and real life activist. She’s doing all the things…social media content on a big platform, DNC delegate, super volunteer for Angela Alsobrooks and Wes Moore (and all the dems downballot). Great discussion on the corporate political media fails and why …

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Will Your Vote Count? Kim Allen, Co-founder Power the Vote GA E68 38:08

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Kim Allen, Co-Founder of Power the Vote, talks about Dems’ proactive legal strategy for protecting the vote in Georgia, what recent election rules changes might mean for certifying the vote, and what you can do in Georgia or in your state to protect the vote. www.powerthevote.org to volunteer for voter protection activities. www.freedomoverfascism.…

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YOU Can and Should Consider Running for Office. Emily Cain, Fmr ED EMILY's List E 67 40:33

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Stephanie talks with Emily Cain, Co-Founder Copper Sky, former State Senator, Orono Maine, former Executive Director of EMILY's List, about women leading the way in politics today. She highlights the impact of organizations like EMILY's List in electing Democratic pro-choice women to office. Emily Cain is also a member of New DEAL leaders. https://…

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Unrigging Red States. Michele Hornish, ED Every State Blue E 6 42:13

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This is the first episode of Freedom Over Fascism’s pivot to conversations with women who power political change for freedom. Stephanie chats with Michele Hornish, ED of Every State Blue about the need to redefine electoral success to mean running and supporting candidates for every level of the ballot. Every State Blue crowdfunds support for State…

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Within the Margin of Our Effort. Michael Podhorzer, Fmr Political Director AFL-CIO. E 65 43:20

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Stephanie talks to Michael Podhorzer, author of Weekend Reading and one of the smartest political analysts in the country. They discuss WHY people vote—or not—and the actual state of the race, which is within the margin of our effort. Podhorzer hosts periodic briefings on the state of the race in cooperation with Research Collaborative and ASO Comm…

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Corporate Media Dumpster Fire. Scott Dworkin, author of Dworkin Report. E 64 47:51

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Stephanie talks to independent journalist Scott Dworkin, author of the Dworkin report, about the failure of the corporate media to meet their journalistic obligations to truthful reporting. They discuss where the corporate media is failing, where engaged citizens can get accurate news, and how, ultimately to help people cut the cable news cord. The…

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Sustainable Bang for the Buck. David Callahan, Founder and Editor of Blue Tent on Investing to Build Power. Ep 63 37:52

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Stephanie interviews David Callahan, founder of Inside Philanthropy and Blue Tent. Callahan emphasizes the importance of investing in progressive organizations that build long-term political power rather than contributing solely to candidates. He highlights the effectiveness of grassroots funding in battleground and traditionally overlooked states,…

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Generative AI with Progressive Values for Dem Activists and Candidates with Aram Fischer, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Change Agent AI. Ep 62 43:50

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Do you ever wish you could magically create speeches, social media prompts, fundraising letters, and newsletters with your messaging and values already built in? YOU CAN! This is NOT an advertisement but Stephanie's conversation with Co-Founder and Co-CEO Aram Fischer of Change Agent AI, which is a generative AI tool imbued with democratic values a…

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61. All Politics is Local. Canton, NC Mayor Zeb Smathers on respect, solutions, and getting the job done. 42:56

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Stephanie's conversation with Mayor Zeb Smathers, a New Deal Leader, on local politics in a mountain mill town, where your constituents know where you live, where you grocery shop, and how to find you. He talks about the focus on solutions rather than scoring partisan political points. We focus on the importance of local politics in the midst of a …

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Pro-democracy media to reach non-voters. Tara McGowan, publisher of Courier Newsroom, from the Archive 46:23

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Since President Joe Biden stepped aside last week and endorsed VP Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee for President, the campaign has generated tremendous excitement and new energy. Humongous organizing calls have raised enormous amounts of money, and interest has spiked for races up and down the ballot. When I spoke to Tara McGowan in April, w…

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How Project 2025 Will Ruin Your Life with Andra Watkins, bestselling author. 41:30

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From the Freedom Over Fascism Archives: Stephanie speaks with Andra Watkins, author of the substack "How Project 2025 Will Ruin Your Life." We spoke earlier in the year about the coded Christian Nationalist language in Project 2025. Even with all the craziness over the democratic ticket, we need to be talking about Republican plans for governing, w…

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Holy Crap! Those Christian Nationalists believe some intense stuff, with Dr Matthew Taylor 1:02:51

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This episode from the archive features Dr. Matthew Taylor, a senior scholar at the Institute for Islamich-Christian-and Jewish Studies. We talk about the batshit crazy beliefs of Christian Nationalists, particularly the New Apostolic Reformation and Seven Mountains groups, and their proximity to Jan 6 and institutional power. See more newsletters a…

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Hey Mom! Put the remote down and slowly back away from MSNBC 4:14

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This is the audio version of my substack newsletter, which you can read at www.freedomoverfascism.us. I'll continue to upload audio of my newsletters as bonus content going forward. Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group of Podcasts.By Stephanie Wilson

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F*CK White Patriarchal Men (old or young, not a lot of difference) 7:02

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Bonus episode: Audio of Stephanie's article on www.freedomoverfascism.us "F*CK White Patriarchal Men (old or young, not a lot of difference)." Please subscribe on substack to be notified of every article and podcast episode: www.freedomoverfascism.us Please subscribe to Freedom Over Fascism at www.freedomoverfascism.us. Part of the Democracy Group …

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From the Hood to the Holler. Mason Kalinsky, organizer in Kentucky. (E 60) 23:22

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Mason Kalinsky is an organizer in Kentucky. He’s the director of Hood to the Holler, an organization founded by Charles Booker focused on leveraging momentum for positive change in Kentucky to build broad coalitions, breaking down barriers of race and class, and fueling a people centered movement to build power and transform our future. He organize…

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Christian Nationalism, Violence, and the Right with Dr. Heidi Beirich, Co-Founder Global Project Against Hate and Extremism (E 59) 43:31

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Stephanie chats with Dr. Heidi Beirich, the co-founder and chief strategy officer for Global Project Against Hate and Extremism. The authoritarian movements across the world share underlying discriminatory ideologies, and too often have been exported from the U.S. The consequence of the growth in these movements is violence and the dangerous integr…

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Coping with Hope. 58 Abby Kisicki, Gun Violence Prevention Organizer 29:04

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Abby Kisciki, a Gen Z alumna of Arena Academy (check out Ep. 47 Lauren Baer, Mg Dir), is an organizer for Newtown Action Alliance and gun violence prevention. We talk about coping with hope, and using hope responsibly, especially in gun violence prevention. Abby started getting involved in political advocacy as a college student and, after survivin…

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Raising Arizona. And Michigan. And all 50 states. Charles Gaba, ACA Data Analyst and Democratic Activist 28:10

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Stephanie talks to Charles Gaba, an ACA data analyst and activist who started raising money for Dem candidates online in 2018. He operates a simple website, blue24.org with links to slates of Democratic candidates on Act Blue that makes it easy to donate to several candidates at a time, or just one or two. In 2020, he raised a total of 6 million do…

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56. Mother’s Always Right. Nancy Thompson, Founder of Mothers Against Greg Abbott 49:19

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Stephanie chats with Nancy Thompson, founder and head of Mothers Against Greg Abbott about the fascism Texas is fighting right NOW, and how Nancy had enough, showed up with a sign to protest, and launched a movement that grows every time Greg Abbot, TX Gov, speaks. https://mothersagainstgregabbott.com/ Questions: [email protected] Please subscribe…

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55. Making Dems Competitive Everywhere: Madeline Eden, CTO Movement Labs and Contest Every Race 37:50

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Stephanie talks with Madeline Eden, CTO of Movement Labs and Contest Every Race. We’re letting 100,000 Republican candidates win every year without a challenger. We all know that when we put up Democratic candidates in state and local races, even in deeply red districts, more voters turn out, more people become engaged, and Democrats can win seats …

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54. A Place to Call Home: Conversation with Shion Deysarkar, CEO of Unified social media community 36:17

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Stephanie chatted with Shion Desarkar about creating community among pro-democracy activists. Right now I know we’re on a billion social media platforms to try to reach people who will reach others in real life. The promise of Unified is that if activists have a single platform to talk to each other, we can learn from each other, contact each other…

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53. Paolo Cremidis, ED of Outrun Coalition on electing young and diverse candidates in rural areas to office. 43:13

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Stephanie talks to Paolo Cremidis about running candidates who are young and diverse in rural areas. Outrun coalition has gone from electing 6 candidates in upstate NY in 2020 to more than 470 across the country currently. They believe that anyone and everyone should run for office and reject the notion that rural=white. Here are a couple of organi…

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52. Dmitri Melhorn, co-founder of Invest in US on saving democracy from a funder’s point of view. 46:32

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Stephanie talks with Dmitri Melhorn, cofounder of the Invest in US investment fund with Reid Hoffman. Stephanie and Dmitri discuss what investments Melhorn believes are the most effective for President Biden to win in November. The organization invests in advocacy organizations, voter outreach groups, media outlets, electoral strategy groups, and o…

Heidi Beidinger And Stephanie Wilson Podcasts