Podcast

MomPower: The Rising Power of Moms; Celebrating Moms' Advocacy; Saving Democracy

On the Radio Show This Week We kick things off with a discussion on empowering moms and how they're leading change in policy with the grassroots movement. After that, we explore the inspiring journey of caregiver candidates who are stepping into political roles and advocating for family-supportive...

Freedom to Read; The Magic of Purple Districts; Black Maternal Health Week; Student Loan Crisis Update

On this week’s show, PEN America’s McKenna Samson breaks down the fight against book bans, MomsRising’s Beatriz Beckford explores grassroots power in "purple places," Tina Sherman addresses Black Maternal Health Week, and Debt Collective’s Julia Barnard tackles student debt relief.

Congresswoman Luz Rivas; END the Detention of Children in Dilley, TX; No Kings Rising; and more

On the radio show this week, we dive into the dangerous voter suppression that would happen with the SAVE Act, and how sharing our stories with members of Congress can protect our democracy.

Charting a New Path in the Child Care Crisis, SNAP Cuts and Food Affordability, Trump Gives a Greenlight to Big Chemical, Reading Builds Critical Thinking & JOY

On the radio show this week, we dive into America’s child care crisis—why costs are skyrocketing, educators are underpaid, and how states like New Mexico and New York are charting a better path. Next, we hear about SNAP cuts and food affordability, how rollbacks are hurting families and state budgets, and simple steps you can take to push Congress to restore benefits. Then, we cover glyphosate and chemicals in our food, why a new Trump Executive Order to expand production alarms health and environmental advocates, and how pesticide overuse is harming biodiversity and communities. Finally, we discuss book bans, literacy, and how reading builds critical thinking, joy, and understanding across our differences.