Best That S So Craven Podcasts (2025)

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Active Peace with Reggie Hubbard 52:50

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3h ago52:50

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Today we talk about the electoral earthquake that just happened in New York City, the ongoing debacle that is Trump’s war in Iran, and how the Big BS Budget bill will affect rural hospitals. And then we have an essential conversation about resilience in our practice of activism with our resident progressive yogi and campaign strategist, Reggie Hubb…

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Flexing our Power with Charles Douglas III 56:16

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Today as we continue to celebrate the historic turnout on Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protests, we are also focused on our work to save our healthcare, push back on the Big-BS-Bill, and avoid going to war with Iran. And with all the conversations about what we do next after the protests, Steve speaks with the Founder and Executive Director of Common …

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Be Like Water with Kalaya'an Mendoza 53:41

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As we are living through an attempted militarized authoritarian take over of our country, we are reporting from the ground about what is really happening in the streets of Los Angeles. And so that you are best prepared for all of the rallies and protests, including No Kings Day on Saturday, June 14th, we have an important interview with the Directo…

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Hot Democracy Summer with Rep. Jamie Raskin 59:09

21d ago59:09

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Today, in addition to talking about the latest revelations on the republican budget abomination, we are going to report back from our surprisingly inspiring weekend at the California Democratic Party Convention. And then Steve has a truly great conversation with a truly great legislator and the epitome of resilience and perseverance, Representative…

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Protecting Our Care with Laura Packard 59:45

28d ago59:45

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Today we are talking about pardons, attacks on education (with Harvard fighting back), how we can protect the judiciary, and how we stand up to the felon and wannabe king occupying the White House. And then we talk about the power of personal stories with the founder of Health Care Voices and the host of “Care Talk”, Laura Packard. Practivist Call …

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Mother Knows Best with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner 43:42

1M ago43:42

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Today we talk about the Republican “death bill” that is on the move, now with cuts to Medicare too, and the bogus charges filed against a Dem Congressmember for doing her Constitutionally mandated job. Then we talk about the real policies that uplift our families and the frightening roots of the MAGA pronatalist movement with the Co-founder and Exe…

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The Big Grift with Wajahat Ali 1:04:02

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Today we drill down on the fight to save our health care and break down what exactly is in this Republican reconciliation budget bill. (They keep adding stuff). And then Steve has a conversation about the biggest grift in our history, and Star Wars, with author and creator of “The Left Hook” Substack, Wajahat Ali. Practivist Call in Number: (818) 8…

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Code Blue with Amy Brenneman (and Pete Buttigieg) 1:09:42

2M ago1:09:42

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Today Jess is in DC with virtually every other left-leaning video content creator in America. (If it’s slow on TikTok that’s why). She reports back on some great speeches and brings us a very special interview with Pete Buttigieg. And then Steve talks about the importance of the arts in activism, especially in the face of authoritarianism, with act…

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Fired Up with Shannon Watts 1:00:20

2M ago1:00:20

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Today, as we have somehow made our way through the most horrific and disastrous first hundred days of any United States presidency in our history, we are going to focus on the top ten wins we have had fighting back against the Trump regime. And then we get “Fired Up” with the founder of Moms Demand Action and always inspirational, Shannon Watts. Pr…

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First Hundred Days with Representative George Whitesides 59:16

2M ago59:16

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Today we talk about the mass protests all over our country and how your actions are making an impact. We also talk about yet another "Signal-gate" from the most incompetent and unqualified Secretary of Defence in our history, and give you some new guidance with this week’s Chop Wood Carry Water list. Then we have a great interview with one of our f…

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Eat The Oligarchy with Allison Gill 57:14

2M ago57:14

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Today we talk about the constitutional crisis we have definitely entered, an update on the SAVE act, an update on the budget bill, and an update on our overall mental health. Then we talk about the trump regime’s legal challenges and their authoritarian impulse to ignore the rulings of the court, with the founder of MSW Media and the host of The Da…

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Get the Message with Cornell Belcher 1:03:44

3M ago1:03:44

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This week we’ve got an imminent budget resolution vote, a vote on the so-called “SAVE” act and, oh yeah… global markets tumbling because of the stupidest tariffs in our history. Then we’re joined by one of the sharpest minds in Democratic strategy—pollster, author, and truth-teller Cornell Belcher. We dig into what the data’s telling us, and how De…

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Three to Win! with Yasmin Radjy 1:07:33

3M ago1:07:33

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Today we talk about massive victories in Wisconsin, Republicans’ shrinking margins in Florida, Cory Booker’s history-making speech (and bladder) and Tesla’s catastrophic new sales numbers. And then we have a very hopeful interview with Yasmin Radji, the Executive Director of Swing Left, about how we can and will win back the House in 2026! Practivi…

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Hands Off Our Social Security with Jon "Bowzer" Bauman 1:10:12

3M ago1:10:12

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Today we talk about the ridiculous ineptitude of “signal-gate”, the trump regime’s newest effort to end democratically run elections, and speaking of elections, some hopeful results across the Country. Then we have a very informative and important interview about protecting our Social Security with the President of Social Security Works PAC, and fo…

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The Reluctant Activist with Jon Cryer 1:10:08

3M ago1:10:08

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Today we talk about ramped up attacks on our constitution by our wannabe king, the fight to protect our national parks, and our public libraries, and how the courts are responding to it all. Then we have a great conversation about using your voice and stepping up to fight back against autocracy with actor and activist, Jon Cryer! Jess Linktree Stev…

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Telling No Lies with Brian Tyler Cohen 37:28

4M ago37:28

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Today we are talking about the Republican stopgap funding bill, the unconstitutional and very fascist abduction of Mahmoud Khalil, and we are getting you into action on the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1st. Joining us to help us make sense of all of that and more, is the host of “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen,” it’s Brian Tyler…

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Justice Really Matters with Glenn Kirschner 57:51

4M ago57:51

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This week we talk about attacks on our Social Security, the now infamous and extremely dangerous oval office ambush with President Zelensky, more Telsa takedown protests, what we did instead of watching last night’s joint session of Congress, and a landmark SCOTUS decision that didn’t go Trump’s way. Then we get a legal breakdown from one of the be…

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Protecting Our Kids with Randi Weingarten 1:08:18

4M ago1:08:18

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Today we talk about the Republican budget abomination, attacks on the Department of Education and the rising resistance to the trump/musk regime. Then joining us for our interview is the always inspiring champion for workers, families and our children, American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten. www.practivistpod.com Jess Craven Li…

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Becoming a Practivist with Leah Greenberg and Ezra Levin 1:06:43

4M ago1:06:43

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This is the first episode of our new weekly show where we share practical ways to make an impact, and help you navigate whatever comes next. This week we are talking about the republican house budget bill, the effort to gut USAID, and is it safe to fly in trump’s America? And of course, we talk about what you can do about all of it. We couldn’t ask…

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Welcome to The Practivist Pod! 1:00

5M ago1:00

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Democracy is hanging by a thread, but our work as citizens is about being resilient and persistent so that together, we can build the future we want to see. That’s why we’re launching The Practivist Pod — the practice of activism made practical. If you’re looking for ways to get engaged, or just looking for ways to stay sane… we want to help you na…

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Winning 2024 Part Five With Melinda McGraw 20:31

8M ago20:31

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The final episode of our special 5 part series to make sure you have the knowledge and tools to make an impact on, yet again, the most important election of our lives. And it is GO TIME! GOTV weekend is here and joining to talk about how we will win together, is actress, activist, Melinda McGraw! https://www.mobilize.us/ www.Swingleft.org https://s…

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Winning 2024 Part Four With Robert Reynolds Gambhir 27:10

8M ago27:10

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Today we are diving into data driven, social science backed, campaign tactics that work, and just about anybody can implement. To explain, I am joined by the Founder of Vote Rev, and one of the key architects of Vote Tripling, Robert Reynolds Gambhir. www.Swingleft.org https://swingleft.org/fundraise/howwewin2024 Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @Bl…

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Winning 2024 Part Three With Anat Shenker-Osorio 37:32

8M ago37:32

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Today I am joined by communications and messaging expert, founder of ASO Communications and host of the Words To Win By podcast, Anat Shenker-Osorio. As we are all knocking on doors and making calls to voters (right…) Anat is going to make sure that we are being effective with our words and also tell us about ways we can “Amplify” winning messages …

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Winning 2024 Part Two With Ross Morales Rocketto 37:48

9M ago37:48

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This is part two of our special 5 part series to make sure you have the knowledge and tools to make an impact on, yet again… the most important election of our lives! We are joined by Ross Morales Rocketto, the co-founder of Run for Something and lead organizer for White Dudes for Harris. We have a thoughtful conversation about how we can win with …

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Winning 2024 Part One With Yasmin Radjy 37:31

9M ago37:31

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We are back with a special 5 part series to make sure you have the knowledge and tools to make an impact on, yet again, the most important election of our lives. And to help us do that, we are joined by the Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy! She’ll break down Swing Left’s key races and strategy for the next 30 days, and we will get you…