Podcast

June 1, 2013

"It is so much better to do something than to do nothing!" On this show we uncover what's going on with kids and access to food; hear the latest about the 49 public school closures in Chicago; learn about what started a key leader on the path to leadership when she was five years old; and find out...

MomsRising Together

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Podcast

May 28, 2013

From the art of writing novels that empowers girls, to the art of creating effective legislative actions, music, videos and rock 'n' roll; women are making their voices heard. This week on MomsRising Radio With Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner we talk with experts and award-winning artists about the many...

MomsRising Together

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Podcast

May 20, 2013

This week on MomsRising Radio With Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner we discuss birth control, yummy & healthy foods, fitness programs that work, getting pre-existing conditions covered--and how to get access to affordable health care. It's National Women's Health Week and we’ll cover it all on this show...

MomsRising Together

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Podcast

January 24, 2013

We start out hearing from U.S. Representative Sandy Levin about the fight in Congress around unemployment insurance--and hear what's really going on in those marbled halls. Next up we find out about the FAMILY Act and what it could mean for your family. Then we talk patriotism, democracy and...

MomsRising Together

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Podcast

November 10, 2012

What an election! There was a clear choice made on Election night and people, including women and moms, made a strong statement. Our nation voted to continue increasing access to affordable health care. Our nation voted to keep moving forward on fair pay for women. Our nation voted to not redefine...

MomsRising Together

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Podcast Immigration MomsVote

November 5, 2012

Driving this morning with my nine year-old, as we half-listened to the BBC news on the radio, yielded a nice teachable moment. They advertised their round-the-clock election coverage of the U.S. Presidential race. It sounded momentous and a little urgent. I took their tone for granted, but I’m glad...

MomsRising Together

Homa Tavangar

Podcast

November 3, 2012

I’m exc ited about this show! We have inspiring guests and we’re going to cover the latest on voter suppression and how you can report when you see people trying to stop other people from voting. We’re going to cover what’s at stake for lots of people in this election -- from healthcare to...

MomsRising Together

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Podcast

October 27, 2012

Well folks, according to Internet memes, we figured out what the important issues are in this presidential election; and I have to tell you, it’s brought to you by the letter “B.” Binders, Big Bird, and Bayonets. That’s it. End of story. Make your voting decisions based on that. Just kidding! All...

MomsRising Together

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Podcast

October 27, 2012

What a week in politics! The “binders full of women” moment exploded in a wide-ranging, national conversation. It appeared everywhere from Facebook images going viral, to people writing hilarious reviews of binders on Amazon.com . You’ve got to check them out. Of course it’s about more than just...

MomsRising Together

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner

Podcast

October 25, 2012

Our national economy, the common objectification of women’s bodies by the mainstream media, presidential candidates, and the now infamous 47 percent comment: These topics may seem like they don’t fit together, but they do. On this program we tackle these issues which are at the center of our...

MomsRising Together

Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner