On the radio show this week we cover the urgent importance of advancing gun safety policies. We cover tips for talking across political points of disagreement, building trust, overcoming polarization, and how these efforts can help strengthen democracy. We hear from an economist about why the prices that matter most to you are rising. We discuss a new book, Why Fascists Fear Teachers, and how communities can organize and fight back to protect public schools and critical thinking. SPECIAL GUESTS...

Wish you could tell your state representatives what’s important to your family without going to Tallahassee? You can — through delegation meetings ! Many people haven’t heard of these meetings, but they are a powerful way to make your voice heard as a parent in Florida. What Are Delegation Meetings? Legislative delegation meetings are public meetings held in each region of Florida before the start of the state legislative session. Anyone can sign up to speak or simply attend. At these meetings...

A teacher I know in my state is scared to teach after a student was removed from her classroom by ICE in front of the whole class last year. ICE first brought the child’s father in handcuffs into the school in front of other children and staff, presumably to get around laws that prevent them from taking the child directly without a parent present, then detained them both According to the teacher, this student cried to her-asking her teacher to help her and her dad. The teacher stood by, unable...

It’s no surprise that our country is still in the grip of a maternal health crisis—but what’s too often overlooked is how deeply residential eviction fuels this crisis, especially for Black women. It’s not just about losing a roof over your head—it’s about carrying life while carrying terror. About trying to prepare for birth, while not knowing if you’ll be forced to move before you are ready. Stable housing is a cornerstone of maternal health, shaping birth outcomes long before labor begins...