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Victories! The State of the Union (SOTU), the Oscars, and YOUR Story!

March 18, 2024
On the radio show this week we cover what really happened in the State of the Union (Hint: Victories!); how to get help through the ACF; the ability of culture change to push legislative change – and what you can do too; and we also hear from an award-winning author about the power of YOUR story. *...
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Breaking Through: Care In Action, Bans Off Our Bodies, Stop Gun Violence Now, Moms In Music

March 4, 2024
On the radio show this week we cover what’s happening (already!) with care policies and the upcoming November 2024 elections; how IVF, birth control, and abortion are all under attack and how we can protect our rights; the latest with gun violence prevention from the White House; and the power of moms in music.
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Breaking Through: IVF, Abortion, WIC, Child Tax Credit, & More

February 26, 2024
On the radio show this week, we cover the outrageous Alabama Supreme Court IVF decision and the fight for access to IVF, abortion care, birth control, and to not have fewer freedoms than our children; the incredible power of Ai-jen Poo’s care infrastructure vision and how you can make a difference; the latest with the inside the Beltway battles for WIC and the CTC; and how corporations can (and must) work to build a care infrastructure too in order to retain employees and prosper.
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#PaidLeave #CareCantWait #RealLove & More

February 19, 2024
On the radio show this week we dive into a new study about how people can (and can’t) get access to paid family/medical leave in every state – and how to get national coverage; we hear an update about the fight for a care infrastructure and why it matters to everyone; we tackle the importance of conversation to combat loneliness and to save our democracy; and we cover a powerful deliver of stories to every single member of Congress and how your experiences can build change.
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Breaking Through: Black History Month, Just Say No To Extremism, & More

February 14, 2024
On the radio show this week we cover the importance of pushing back against extremism, including book bans and censorship, and how grandparents are rising for hope (and sanity); we dive into why some Republicans are pushing fake paid family/medical leave and get tips on how to support real policy; hear how parents can make Black History Month a month to commit to learning and reflecting throughout the year; and get the latest on the fight for eldercare and care workers.
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Breaking Through: From Menarche through Menopause and More

February 5, 2024
On the radio show this week we cover how the more we know about life changes through the years – from menarche through menopause and more – the more we’re empowered; we hear the inside scoop on the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and how you can help keep it moving forward; learn the ways YOUR voice is likely more powerful than you think; and listen in with a viral mom comedian!
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Breaking Through: News You Can Actually Use (and trust!)!

January 22, 2024
On the radio show this week we cover the importance of reporting from terrific outlets like The 19th News – and why and how paid family medical leave is finally gaining momentum; we hear about the hottest topics on the fantastic podcast Our Body Politic; get an inside take on how and where wins are happening at the state level; and hear about making good trouble with Red, Wine, and Blue.
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Breaking Through: Stopping the Criminalization of Pregnancy, Your Story Has Power, & More

January 15, 2024
On the radio show this week we cover the importance of access to abortion care and of stopping the criminalization of miscarriages; we talk about how your story can shape our world – and change public policy; we hear what’s really happening in Congress with the threat of a government shutdown; and we also learn why marching makes a difference and how you can join in with the Women’s March.
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Challenges to Trump’s Eligibility, Grandparents for Truth, & More!

January 8, 2024
On the #radio show this week we talk with the former Mayor of Portland, Maine, who is one of the three challengers to Trump’s eligibility to be on Maine’s primary ballot; we hear about how and why Grandparents for Truth got started and how you can get involved; we get the details on open healthcare coverage enrollment and how you can get covered at Healthcare.gov too; and we celebrate the top 10 wins of 2023 as we enter into 2024!
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Breaking Through: Read Banned Books, Domestic Workers Bill Of Rights & More

December 18, 2023
On the radio show this week we cover how moms across the nation defeated book bans and censorship, as well as supported teachers, kids, and parents; we heard about the Domestic Bill of Rights and why it’s important to everyone to help pass now; we uncovered what’s stopping our nation from passing Paid Family and Medical Leave like every other industrialized nation has already done and how to break through those barriers; and we lifted up the importance of working for maternal health justice for everyone.
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