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The REAL State of Our Union: Fighting Voter Suppression, Representation & Joy at the Winter Olympics, & More

March 2, 2026
On the radio show this week, we dive into the importance of protecting democracy from voter suppression efforts. We also hear about the powerful representation and joy we experienced at this year's Winter Olympics -- and how narrative power can shift societal views for women, moms, and our families. Next, we cover the state of OUR union when it comes to maternal health, and the Trump administration’s cuts to crucial programs that are worsening the crisis. Finally, we discuss New York state and New York City's historic investments in child care, how you can make victories like that happen where you live.
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Voter Suppression, Women & the Economy, Maternal Health, Men4Choice

February 23, 2026
On the radio show this week, we dive into the SAVE Act, a voter suppression bill requiring expensive documents like passports for voter registration, potentially disenfranchising millions. We also hear about the negative national economic impact of rising costs and job losses on women, and particularly Black women. Next, we cover the dire state of maternal health in the U.S., exacerbated by reproductive rights restrictions and funding cuts to health care. Finally, we discuss the importance of engaging pro-choice men in advocacy to support reproductive freedom.
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Victories on DHS Funding & in MN, Bad Bunny Joy, Women Supporting Women

February 16, 2026
On the radio show this week, we dive into the need for the US Senate to place much-needed accountability measures on ICE with their expanded DHS funding. We also cover why the Save Act would undermine the rights of married women voters; and how to protect voting rights in this era of voter suppression. Next, we celebrate two major moments of joy: New York's huge child care win and Bad Bunny's incredible Super Bowl halftime show. Then, we cover how the pressure campaign stop the lawless and out-of-control ICE surge in Minnesota is prevailing; as well as the importance of protecting sensitive locations, such as schools, healthcare, and child care centers. Finally, we discuss the importance of women running for office to shape the future for the next generation — and how turning out women voters, and supporting women candidates, to make that happen is both powerful and critical.
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How ICE Impacts Students, No Kid Hungry Campaign, Vaccines Save Lives, The Power of Storytelling

February 9, 2026
On the radio show this week we dive into the negative impact of ICE's presence on Minnesota students and their ability to show up to learn. Then we hear about the No Kid Hungry campaign, the importance of SNAP for 14 million food-insecure children, and the need to protect it from funding cuts. We also cover the effectiveness and safety of vaccines, including the HPV vaccine. In closing we discuss the power and importance of storytelling in advocating for health care and disability rights.
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Mothers of Massive Resistance in Minneapolis, Stacy Abrams, Getting Women to Run for Office, Closing the Wage Gap

February 2, 2026
On the radio show this week we dive into the "Mothers of Massive Resistance" in Minneapolis, the impact of the ICE surge on local residents, and the on-the-ground organizing and mutual aid efforts. We also hear about the need for more women to run for office and the importance of political parity. Then we cover the importance of resilience, action, and rebuilding trust in democracy in 2026 with award-winning author and national leader Stacey Abrams. After that, we close the show discussing the high number of women being pushed out of the labor force; how the wage gap is unfairly widening with Black women experiencing a disproportionately negative impact; and what solutions are possible.
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Rep. Grace Meng, Protecting Women & Children Online, Life-Threatening Abortion Restrictions, Child Care Under Attack

January 26, 2026
On the radio show this week we dive into the importance of bodily autonomy and access to contraception and the full suite of reproductive healthcare, at home and abroad, with U.S. Representative Grace Meng. Then, we hear about Ultraviolet's campaign against Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok, which...
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Community Organizing, Hopeful Health Care Moment, Inclusive Education, Child Care Culture War

January 12, 2026
On the radio show this week we dive into the importance of coming together ahead of the midterms, drawing parallels to historical examples of resistance and resilience. We hear about the devastating impact of Republican cuts on health care, and a hopeful moment in the ongoing fight to lower costs...
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Breaking Through - Stacey Abrams, Care Wins and Losses of 2025, Taking the Fight to 2026

December 22, 2025
On the radio show this week we dive into the political landscape in 2025 with Stacey Abrams and the need for resilience, action, and rebuilding trust in democracy in 2026. We hear about the severe Medicaid cuts in the Big Bad Betrayal Bill, and what this means for children’s health care and long-...
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Breaking Through - The Care Economy & Affordability, Saving IDEA, Vaccine Disinformation, Preventing a Health Care Crisis

December 15, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into the economic benefits of investing in the care economy —including child care, paid family & medical leave, and aging & disability care — and how these policies boost productivity, reduce stress, and make life more affordable. We hear about the need...
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Breaking Through - Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, Protecting Democracy, Special Education, and Planned Parenthood

December 8, 2025
On the radio show this week, we dive into Trumpflation and this administration's devastating immigration policies with U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal. We also hear about protecting democracy under the lawlessness of the White House. Then we cover the role of the U.S. Department of Education in...
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