Best Jenifer Fernandez Ancona Podcasts (2025)

1
Decidedly Less Doomy 1:03:16

Play Pause

6h ago1:03:16

1:03:16

Host Kerry Eleveld brings together the in-house team for insights into last week's history-upending election results, with Way to Win President Tory Gavito, Political Director Joe Hamill and media and research consultant Dan Ancona.By Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team

1
Verified Voting with Pamela Smith 41:13

5h ago41:13

41:13

Today we’ve got a wild week to discuss as we are still reveling in our election day wins while grappling with the repercussions of the end of the budget fight. Then as Trump continues to make false claims about our elections, we talk about how safe our voting systems actually are with the President and CEO of Verified Voting, Pamela Smith. Practivi…

1
"Hopefully I'll Get Another Jackpot" (feat. Diana Valles and NV Voters) 43:21

3h ago43:21

43:21

More focus group sound this week, this time from Democratic defector voters in Nevada, and two fantastic guests: Diana Valles, President of the Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and Way to Win Director of State Partnerships Kendra Alvarez. Diana and Kendra join host Kerry Eleveld to explore how the right wing social experiment is hurting people and …

1
How We Win with DNC Chair Ken Martin 1:01:00

6d ago1:01:00

1:01:00

Today we are celebrating our huge wins all over the country in a clear repudiation of Trump and his brutal destructive policies. Democrats continue to overperform expectations. What a night! To further breakdown all of our wins and what this means for Democrats moving forward into the midterms, we speak with the Chair of the DNC, Ken Martin! Practi…

1
¡El Macho💪🏽Populismo💰Es Muerte☠️! (feat. Casey Clowes and AZ Voters) 1:07:46

8d ago1:07:46

1:07:46

New focus group sound this week! We talked to Democratic defectors in AZ and NV, and had Casey Clowes from Progress AZ on to help host Kerry Eleveld and Way to Win President Tory Gavito sort through it all. Trust us: you are going to want to hear these clips, and you can find Casey on all socials at caseyclowesaz.…

1
Marching Orders with Maya May 32:44

20d ago32:44

32:44

We are now 30 days into the Trump shutdown but while Republicans enjoy their paid vacation at the expense of our health care and food assistance, it is GOTV time all over our Country! We are just days away from Election Day, so we are going to talk about how you can get involved and make an impact. Jess is traveling today so joining to help us out …

1
This NYT Editorial Didn't Age Well and It's Only Been Three Days 55:04

14d ago55:04

55:04

Earlier this week the NYT Editorial Board sort-of-maybe attacked us with a very strange editorial claiming that because moderates have won in a few races, moderation is the true and only path to Democratic electoral salvation. Host Kerry Eleveld has on President Tory Gavito, CSO Jenifer Fernandez Ancona and Dan Ancona to dismantle their argument an…

1
No Kings! 34:52

27d ago34:52

34:52

Today we are still riding the high from our historic No Kings day of protest while the trump regime keeps the government closed, ratchets up the corruption and demos the east wing of the White House. They’re doing everything they can to stomp on our buzz, but we won’t let them! Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree …

1
Rebuild It From The Studs (feat. Rep. Lateefah Simon) 30:43

21d ago30:43

30:43

It's another Charting the Way Forward Democratic Party Home Makeover Edition! Host Kerry Eleveld and Chief Strategy Office Jenifer Fernandez Ancona talk to Rep. Simon about how why a massive California Prop 50 victory matters, her work in Congress, and what the vision what a new revived Democratic Party needs to be.…

1
Minority Rule with Ari Berman 56:42

1M ago56:42

56:42

Today we talk about the heinous young Republican group chat uncovered by Politico and what it means about the GOP, and our young men. We also look at where we are with the Trump shutdown and what’s happening in the “hellscapes” of Portland and Chicago. Then, Steve has a conversation about voting rights and the Republican power grab with Mother Jone…

1
Your Oversamples Tell Me Where Your Heart Is (feat. Esosa Osa) 1:00:04

1M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Host Kerry Eleveld, Way to Win President Tory Gavito and Chief Strategy Officer Jenifer Fernandez Ancona get to know Esosa Osa, a powerhouse activist and head of Onyx Impact, and discuss work in the AI and misinformation space.By Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team

1
Persuasion 2025 with Jenifer Fernandez Ancona 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Today, as the Trump regime ramps up National Guard deployments in American cities, we are talking about Democratic wins, both electorally and in messaging. Then we have a great conversation with the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Way to Win, and host of “Charting The Way Forward”, our friend Jenifer Fernandez Ancona! Practivist Call in Numbe…

1
Persuasion 2025 Wrap 48:44

2M ago48:44

48:44

Way to Win and the ad testing platform Swayable held a strategy convening, Persuasion 2025, on Tuesday September 30th, at the Wharf Dockmaster in DC. Join Way to Win President Tory Gavito, Chief Strategy Officer Jenifer Fernandez Ancona and media strategist Dan Ancona for a discussion of some of the many wild moments and key takeaways from the day.…

1
Perspective and Hope with Robert Hubbell 1:16:10

2M ago1:16:10

1:16:10

Today we were going to take a vacation like all of the Republicans in the House decided to do, but instead we are here fighting alongside Democrats to save our health care while also hiding our hands in our faces like a General summoned to Quantico. And we’ve got a great conversation filled with perspective and hope with the author of the “Today’s …

1
Struck by the Beauty of America (Even With... Everything, feat. Heather Gardner) 52:44

2M ago52:44

52:44

Satirist, creator of the Star Spangled Banter tour, and all around amazingly funny person Heather Gardner joins Maddie Medved for a discussion about living the creator life and the work in this moment.By Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team

1
Love at the Center with Heather Booth 1:05:12

2M ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Today we discuss the continued attacks on free speech, and how we saved Kimmel and our 1st amendment, Trump’s unhinged and embarrassing performance at the UN (and on an escalator), and the impending GOP government shutdown. Then Steve has an inspiring conversation that will give you perspective and hope about this dark time with organizing icon Hea…

1
Finding a Higher Gear (feat. Simon Rosenberg) 50:35

2M ago50:35

50:35

Simon Rosenberg is both a consummate DC insider and has been doing fantastic work organizing a community of engaged and superinformed pro-democracy activists at Hopium Chronicles. He joins host Kerry Eleveld and Way to Win Chief Strategy Officer Jenifer Fernandez Ancona on the show as American democracy enters a period of maximal danger, with Trump…

1
The Visibility Brigade 58:35

2M ago58:35

58:35

Today we talk about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, particularly the attacks on free speech and lies about political violence, and we look at Trump’s tanking economy and how he really really doesn’t want us to talk about it. Then we talk to two volunteer leaders in DIY activism who are helping spread our messages of resistance and ho…

1
Make Them Fight for Every Inch (feat. Ron Brownstein) 46:04

2M ago46:04

46:04

Veteran political reporter Ron Brownstein joins host Kerry Eleveld and Way to Win President Tory Gavito for a big picture discussion of this moment, including thoughts on the approach the Democratic leadership is taking to respond to MAGA authoritarianism.By Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team

1
Building Power with Nathaniel Stinnett 57:22

2M ago57:22

57:22

Today while RFK jr is working to make America sick again, we talk about more regressive budget fights, and of course, the Epstein birthday card that is NOT a gift for Trump. Then we hear how we can mobilize lower propensity voters around environmental issues with the Founder of the Environmental Voter Project and “voting guru,” Nathaniel Stinnett. …

1
We Don't Do Off Years (feat. Dreama Caldwell and Britney Whaley) 47:13

3M ago47:13

47:13

If you think "the groups" are why Democrats are losing, you need to hear this one. Two top organizers -- Dreama Caldwell from NC and Britney Whaley from GA -- join host Kerry Eleveld and Way to Win President Tory Gavito for reporting from the trenches of the fight to keep American democracy from sliding into darkness.…

1
Our Top Priority with Rep. Brendan Boyle 1:02:54

3M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Today we talk about the latest on the Epstein files, including today’s press conference with 15 of the victims, the disastrous unraveling of the CDC, Trump’s 5 billion dollar crypto haul, and more protests everywhere! Then Steve has a great conversation with the ranking member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Brendan Boyle. Practivist Cal…

1
Bubble Dynamite 🫧🧨 (feat. Joe Sudbay) 55:52

3M ago55:52

55:52

Newly dubbed Friend of the Pod -- the DC based feisty activist and State of the States host Joe Sudbay -- joins host Kerry Eleveld and the Way to Win brass (Jenifer Fernandez Ancona and Tory Gavito) for a conversation about how the DC bubble has gotten somehow even more insulated from actual reality, and the work we're doing to break through this a…

1
On The Front Lines with Representative Dave Min 57:17

3M ago57:17

57:17

As trump threatens to bring the military into other blue cities on the pretense of fighting crime, the epidemic of gun violence once again goes unanswered by republicans as we reel from yet another school shooting. Then Steve has a great conversation with one of our frontline Congressmembers from California, Representative Dave Min. Practivist Call…

1
Getting it Together (feat. Aaron Parnas) 31:29

3M ago31:29

31:29

Maddie Medved hosts for a deep dive with Gen Z's Walter Cronkite (Rolling Stone's analogy, not ours, but it works): journalist, lawyer, master creator, writer of the #1 of news substack on earth, and genuinely nice and down to earth guy Aaron Parnas.By Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team

1
Tip Of The Spear with LACDP Chair Mark Ramos 54:13

3M ago54:13

54:13

Today we talk about the redistricting push in Texas (the bad racist one) and the redistricting push in California (the one that might save our democracy). And because republicans can’t win without putting in the fix, now Trump is attacking Vote by mail. Then we hear from someone who is at the tip of the spear in our resistance against the Trump reg…

1
Signs of Cracks (feat. Caitlin Jury) 51:48

3M ago51:48

51:48

Rising star ace researcher Caitlin Jury from Equis joins host Kerry Eleveld, President Tory Gavito and head of political Joe Hamill from Way to Win to discuss a fresh hot new Equis poll. Lots of rich data in this episode, including what may be early signs of significant shifts in Latinx support for Trump and MAGA.…

1
State of Play with Dr. Sara Sadhwani 50:45

3M ago50:45

50:45

Today we talk about Trump’s DC invasion slash distraction, and Trump’s new MAGA Bureau of Labor statistics pick. A job that is way more important than it sounds. Then we talk all things redistricting with Professor of Politics at Pomona College and CA Redistricting Commissioner, Dr. Sara Sadhwani. Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286 Jess Link…

1
Between Doom and Nirvana (feat. Philip Bump) 57:18

3M ago57:18

57:18

Data impresario Philip Bump joins host Kerry Eleveld, chief strategist Jenifer Fernandez Ancona and media strategist Dan Ancona for a discussion that starts with his latest piece, a strong and insightful read on how the dismal state of Democratic party favorability does not mean imminent electoral doom.…

1
Fighting Fire with Fire with Texas Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez 54:16

3M ago54:16

54:16

Today we talk about the terrible job numbers and trump’s authoritarian response, the Texas and now national redistricting fight, and the Epstein oversight subpoena, but we are NOT talking about Trump’s stupid-ass rooftop stunts. Then Steve sits down with one of the Texas State Legislators that is breaking quorum and fighting the egregious gerrymand…

1
It's Not Cool! 49:22

4M ago49:22

49:22

Texas Republicans are rigging the midterms to escape accountability for the wildly unpopular agenda that Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans are enacting. It’s decidedly ‘not cool,’ as 7th generation Texan and Way to Win President Tory Gavito and Latino expert Kristian Ramos tell host Kerry Eleveld. Join us for a fully fleshed out discussion of Texas…

1
Amplify! with Nick Knudsen 57:34

4M ago57:34

57:34

Today we discuss Trump's continuing no good very bad terrible week both at home and abroad as the Epstein scandal and his asinine trade wars create the lowest approval ratings in the first 6 months ever recorded. We also talk about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Then we get some practical advice about how you can make an impact by helping…

1
Undaunted with Santiago Mayer 59:50

4M ago59:50

59:50

Today we talk about the Epstein scandal that just shut down the House of Representatives, Stephen Colbert’s insane cancellation, and what we want you to do on Congress’s extra-long recess! And then Steve has a great convo with one of the leading youth engagement leaders in the country, the founder of Voters of Tomorrow, Santiago Mayer. Practivist C…

Jenifer Fernandez Ancona Podcasts

1
Charting the Way Forward

Jenifer Fernandez Ancona, Tory Gavito, hosted by Kerry Eleveld and produced by the Way to Win team

1
The Practivist Pod

MSW Media

1
Decidedly Less Doomy 1:03:16

1
Verified Voting with Pamela Smith 41:13

1
"Hopefully I'll Get Another Jackpot" (feat. Diana Valles and NV Voters) 43:21

1
How We Win with DNC Chair Ken Martin 1:01:00

1
¡El Macho💪🏽Populismo💰Es Muerte☠️! (feat. Casey Clowes and AZ Voters) 1:07:46

1
Marching Orders with Maya May 32:44

1
This NYT Editorial Didn't Age Well and It's Only Been Three Days 55:04

1
No Kings! 34:52

1
Rebuild It From The Studs (feat. Rep. Lateefah Simon) 30:43

1
Minority Rule with Ari Berman 56:42

1
Your Oversamples Tell Me Where Your Heart Is (feat. Esosa Osa) 1:00:04

1
Persuasion 2025 with Jenifer Fernandez Ancona 1:00:20

1
Persuasion 2025 Wrap 48:44

1
Perspective and Hope with Robert Hubbell 1:16:10

1
Struck by the Beauty of America (Even With... Everything, feat. Heather Gardner) 52:44

1
Love at the Center with Heather Booth 1:05:12

1
Finding a Higher Gear (feat. Simon Rosenberg) 50:35

1
The Visibility Brigade 58:35

1
Make Them Fight for Every Inch (feat. Ron Brownstein) 46:04

1
Building Power with Nathaniel Stinnett 57:22

1
We Don't Do Off Years (feat. Dreama Caldwell and Britney Whaley) 47:13

1
Our Top Priority with Rep. Brendan Boyle 1:02:54

1
Bubble Dynamite 🫧🧨 (feat. Joe Sudbay) 55:52

1
On The Front Lines with Representative Dave Min 57:17

1
Getting it Together (feat. Aaron Parnas) 31:29

1
Tip Of The Spear with LACDP Chair Mark Ramos 54:13

1
Signs of Cracks (feat. Caitlin Jury) 51:48

1
State of Play with Dr. Sara Sadhwani 50:45

1
Between Doom and Nirvana (feat. Philip Bump) 57:18

1
Fighting Fire with Fire with Texas Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez 54:16

1
It's Not Cool! 49:22

1
Amplify! with Nick Knudsen 57:34

1
Undaunted with Santiago Mayer 59:50