Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)

Breaking Through is off for the holiday season so please enjoy a 2-part best of featuring some of our favorite interviews from the past year.

We'll be back the first week of 2017. Happy Holidays! 

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Happy Holidays! We're off this week and next spending time with our friends and loved ones, so check out some of our favorite interviews from the past year. Part 2 will air next week, and we'll be back in 2017 with all-new episodes. Thanks for listening!

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The #RADIO show this week covers vaping, e-cigarrettes, and why your health is important with the U.S. Surgeon General; how now’s the time to step up for #MaternalJustice; The Trump Effect report by the Southern Poverty Law Center; and how religious freedom, along with partnerships with faith communities are now more important than ever.
 
*Special guests include: U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, @Surgeon_General; Patrisse Cullors, Senior Fellow MomsRising & co-founder BlackLivesMatter, @osope; Maureen Costello, Southern Poverty Law Center, @MCostelloTT; Khadija Gurnah, MomsRising, @MomsRising @kgurnah
 
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We're snowed out! A freak storm in Seattle meant we couldn't get to the studio to record, so this is a rebroadcast of the November 21, 2016 show.
 
On the #RADIO show this week we take stock of what actually happened in the Presidential election and where we need to go from here. From who voted how and why, to Russians rigging our election and an explosion of fake news sites and bot Tweets, to why we need to stand against Trump’s appointees who are self describe “alt-right” white supremacists like Steve Bannon.  We are #PickingUpThePieces and taking action toward liberty and justice for all!
 
*Special guests include: Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable Public Policy Network, @coalitionbuildr; John Neffinger, President of the Franklin Forum and author, @Neffinger; Andrea Mercado, National Domestic Worker Alliance,  @domesticworkers; Maggie Humphreys, MomsRising, @MomsRising
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On this show we cover how we’re going to take back America to make sure every person can thrive from addressing the hate crimes happening in our nation, to making sure our national budget, healthcare, and workplace policies don’t get gutted, we talk about the new political climate and what you can do to make a difference.
 
*Special guests include:  Heather Cronk, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), @ShowUp4RJ;  Judy Conti, National Employment Law Project (NELP), @NelpNews; Dania Santana, Embracing Diversity, @DiversityUS; Kelly Whitener, Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy’s Center for Children and Families (CCF), @GeorgetownCCF; and Bill Finkbeiner, political commentator.
 
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This is a re-broadcast of the show from two weeks ago. We'll be back with a new episode next week.

On this #RADIO show we talk about Trump’s win of the electoral college, how to talk with your kids about it, what’s next for our nation, and what you can do to continue the fight for liberty and justice for all.
 
 *Special guests include:Laura Dawn, Humanity for Hillary and Art Not War, @LauraDawnANW; Lina Acosta Sandaal, StopParentingAlone.com@parentingrelief; Lisa Maatz, American Association of University Women (AAUW), @LisaMaatzArisha Hatch, Color of Change, @ColorOfChange
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we take stock of what actually happened in the Presidential election and where we need to go from here. From who voted how and why, to Russians rigging our election and an explosion of fake news sites and bot Tweets, to why we need to stand against Trump’s appointees who are self describe “alt-right” white supremacists like Steve Bannon.  We are #PickingUpThePieces and taking action toward liberty and justice for all!
 
*Special guests include: Melanie Campbell, president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation and convener of the Black Women’s Roundtable Public Policy Network, @coalitionbuildr; John Neffinger, President of the Franklin Forum and author, @Neffinger; Andrea Mercado, National Domestic Worker Alliance,  @domesticworkers; Maggie Humphreys, MomsRising, @MomsRising
 
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On this #RADIO show we talk about Trump’s win of the electoral college, how to talk with your kids about it, what’s next for our nation, and what you can do to continue the fight for liberty and justice for all.
 
 *Special guests include:Laura Dawn, Humanity for Hillary and Art Not War, @LauraDawnANW; Lina Acosta Sandaal, StopParentingAlone.com@parentingrelief; Lisa Maatz, American Association of University Women (AAUW), @LisaMaatzArisha Hatch, Color of Change, @ColorOfChange
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we discuss the election, sexism, racism, and xenophobia, as well as how to stop the spread of hate---and YOUR VOTE!

 
*Special guests include: John Neffinger,  Franklin Forum,  @NeffingerMark Potok, Southern Poverty Law Center;  Ashley Boyd, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Bill Finkbeiner.
 
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On this #RADIO show we talk about what’s at stake in the elections, hear about sexism on the campaign trail and women leaders who are in the political pipeline, get inspired by an 8th-grade writing marvel, and learn how to get engaged in #MomsVote.

*Special guests include:  Asha Bandele, Drug Policy Alliance, @ashabandele;  Marcy Stech, EMILY’s List, @etchaStech; Bill Finkbeiner, political analyst; Jade Thomas, 8th grader who won the PBS essay contest by writing about equal pay; Ashley Boyd, MomsRising, @MomsRising.

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On the #RADIO show this week we uncover what’s going on with the race to the Presidency with the top pollster in the nation; discuss voter suppression and what policies are needed so that everyone who wants to vote can vote;  bring on a mother and daughter duo to discuss women in leadership; and hear the latest on politics in California. 

*Special guests include: Celinda Lake, Lake Research Associates, @celindalake; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @barbs73;  Anne & Delilah Moses, IGNITE, @annebmoses;  Mario Koran, Voice of San Diego, @MarioKoran

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(This episode is a re-broadcast of the September 20, 2016 show)

What’s on the line this election!  Hear about ending mass incarceration, paid family and medical leave, childcare, and voting!  Special guests include: Dream Hampton, filmmaker, award-winning author, activist @dreamhampton; Nneka, Innovative Supplies Kristin Smith, University of New Hampshire; Julie Kashen, Make It Work Action, @MIWCampaign   

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On the #RADIO show this week we break down what’s really going on in the Presidential election, bust some serious myths, cover how you can help end gun violence, get the inside scoop on what’s really happening with our economy, and hear how you can be part of #MomsVote!
 

*Special guests include: John Neffingerthe president of the Franklin Forum, and the co-author of Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities that Make Us Influential (@Neffinger); Donna Dees, Concert Across America To End Gun Violence (@RealDonnaDees); Bob GreensteinPresident of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (@GreensteinCBPP); Ashley Boyd, MomsRising (@MomsRising).

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What’s on the line this election!  Hear about ending mass incarceration, paid family and medical leave, childcare, and voting!  Special guests include: Dream Hampton, filmmaker, award-winning author, activist @dreamhampton; Nneka, Innovative Supplies Kristin Smith, University of New Hampshire; Julie Kashen, Make It Work Action, @MIWCampaign   

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Breaking Through is off this week, but we'll be back next with a brand new show next week.
 
From the Fight for $15 to breaking down barriers to breastfeeding for moms in the military, from ending wage discrimination to getting access to affordable childcare and paid family leave, people across the country are standing up, making their voices heard, and building a better nation for everyone.
 
*Special guests include: David Rolf, President of @SEIU775, VP of @SEIU, and author of  The Fight for Fifteen: The Right Wage for a Working America (@DavidMRolf);  Kenisha Heath, MissMilitaryMom.com     (@MissMilitaryMom);  Jocelyn Frye, Center for American Progress (@amprog); Katie Bugbee, Care.comCost of Care Survey (@CareDotCom)
 
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The radio show this week covers how to combat islamophobia, Luvvie’s new book, I’m Judging You, veterans supporting Colin Kaepernick, and the Standing Rock Sioux who are fighting back against a North Dakota oil pipeline that would harm water quality and ancestral lands.
 
*Special guests include:  Linda Sarsour, co-founder of mpowerchange.org (@lsarsour), Luvvie Ajayi, author of I'm Judging You: The Do-Better Manual (@iLuvvit); Richard Allen Smith, veterans supporting Colin Kaepernick; and Phyllis Young, co-founder of Women of All Red Nations.
 
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From the Fight for $15 to breaking down barriers to breastfeeding for moms in the military, from ending wage discrimination to getting access to affordable childcare and paid family leave, people across the country are standing up, making their voices heard, and building a better nation for everyone.
 
*Special guests include: David Rolf, President of @SEIU775, VP of @SEIU, and author of  The Fight for Fifteen: The Right Wage for a Working America (@DavidMRolf);  Kenisha Heath, MissMilitaryMom.com     (@MissMilitaryMom);  Jocelyn Frye, Center for American Progress (@amprog); Katie Bugbee, Care.comCost of Care Survey (@CareDotCom)
 
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The #RADIO show this week came to you LIVE from the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, PA. Special guests include elected leaders, activists, advocates, radio personalities, and more.  All of the guests talk about both the DNC and about what they expect in this election cycle for our nation.  Tune in and get the inside scoop!
 
*Special guests include: King County Executive Dow Constantine, Color of Change CEO Rashad Robinson, Dr. Avis Jones DeWeaver, IAVA CEO Paul Reickhoff,  Vicki Shabo of the National Partnership, RJ Esckow of Zero Hour, and more!
 
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On this #radio show we cover the impact of the Malignant Cheeto, AKA Donald Trump, on America.  We discuss changing demographics, public policy—including Trump’s flimsy childcare proposal, voter engagement, and the Olympics.
 

*Special guests include: Steve Phillips, author of Brown is the New White; Ashley Boyd, MomsRising; Helen Blank, National Women’s Law Center; and Monifa Bandele, MomsRising.

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On the show this week we discuss why it’s critical to our economy and to our communities to value caregiving, paid and unpaid, in our nation; cover the importance of everyone being able to vote; talk about the just released Black Lives Matter platform; and hear from two high school students about why and how they started Genders Equality Clubs at their high schools.
 
 
*Special guests include:  Ai-jen Poo, Caring Across Generations and National Domestic Workers Alliance - @aijenpoo@CaringAcrossGen, @domesticworkers; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition - @TJC_DC@barbs73; Alicia Garza, Black Lives Matter and National Domestic Workers - @aliciagarza,@domesticworkers @BlackLivesMatter; and Anna Finkbeiner and Olivia Roskill, high school students.
 
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The #RADIO show this week came to you LIVE from the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Philadelphia, PA. Special guests include elected leaders, activists, advocates, radio personalities, and more.  All of the guests talk about both the DNC and about what they expect in this election cycle for our nation.  Tune in and get the inside scoop!
 
*Special guests include: King County Executive Dow Constantine, Color of Change CEO Rashad Robinson, Dr. Avis Jones DeWeever, IAVA CEO Paul Reickhoff, Vicki Shabo of the National Partnership, RJ Eskow of The Zero Hour, Mary Kay Henry, International President of SEIU, and Ari Rabin-Havt of SiriusXM's The Agenda!
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On this radio show we cover what the heck happened at the RNC, including how many balloons were on the ceiling and the response from people in the room to Trump; we discuss a new PAC to build Black power in politics, the Collective PAC; we release a new accountability campaign, #NotOnOurWatch; and we talk about the power of voting and a Republican perspective on Trump.
 
*Special guests include:  Philip Elliott, Time Magazine corespondent; Quentin James, Collective PAC; Ashley Boyd, MomsRising; and Melanie Campbell, Black Women’s Roundtable and Coalition on Black Civic Participation; Bill Finkbeiner, former Republican Majority Leader of the Washington State Senate.
 
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On this show we cover the steps you can take to be an antiracist activist, hear the latest on Hillary Clinton, dive into disarming hate, and talk about hope as we cover where political wins are happening at the local level across the country.
 

*Special guests include: Tim Wise, antiracist essayist, author and educator; Joanne Bamberger, author and editor-in-chief of The Broad Side; Jason Hayes, celebrity hair stylist and organizer of the #DisarmHate2016 Rally; and Teresa Mosqueda, WA State Labor Council, AFL-CIO.

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On this #RADIO show we cover Trump, the RNC, and how your voice is needed; then we move on to discuss rape culture and the Stanford case; the next segment covers immigration policy and how immigrants contribute to our economy; and then we close the show talking about happiness in public policy.

*Special guests include: Rashad Robinson, ColorOfChange; Kaili Lambe, UltraViolet; Ai-jen Poo, Caring Across Generations; and Dr. Jennifer Glass, University of Texas.

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On this #RADIO show we discuss the tragedy in Orlando, Trump’s candidacy, democracy, and how you can make change.  We also cover what happened at the first ever United State of Women Summit that was put on by the White House. Throughout the entire show we cover the many ways in which, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice."


*Special guests include Zach Silk, President, Civic Ventures - @zachariahsilk;  Teresa Younger, Ms. Foundation President - @MsTeresaYounger; Mark Glaze, gun violence prevention advocate - @markcglaze; Bill Finkbeiner, political expert - @BillFinkbeiner
 
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On this #RADIO show we cover the U.S. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan's “Poverty Plan” and what it’d really do; discuss mom shaming; cover the #FreeJasmine campaign where a Black woman protestor has been convicted of "lynching"; and uncover what you can do to help make high quality childcare more affordable.
 
*Special guests include: Bob Greenstein, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities - @GreensteinCBPP ; Avital Norman Nathman, award-winning author - @TheMamafesto; Rosa Clemente, #BlackLivesMatter Organizer - @rosaclemente ; Ryan Pricco, Working Connections Child Care - @ryanpricco
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we cover favorite desserts and policy; fact checking Trump; raising the federal minimum wage for tipped workers up from $2.13 per hour; and how to get kids access to healthy foods in the summer.

 
*Joanna Blotner, DC Paid Family Leave - @DCPaidLeave; Ashley Boyd, MomsRising - @MomsRising; Saru Jayaraman, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC United) - @SaruJayaraman; and Audrey Rowe, U.S. Department of Agriculture - @USDANutrition.
 
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On this #RADIO show we celebrate a big victory for democracy with the new update of national overtime rules; and then we move to hearing about a national PSA campaign on keeping immigrant families together.  Next up on the show we get the latest news on where justice stands in the Baltimore police killing of Freddie Gray and hear more about #Black Lives Matter. In closing we hear about a camp for the children of wounded military veterans, Camp Corral, and hear insights on the Presidential campaign.
 
*Special guests include: Dan Crawford, Economic Policy Institute - @EconomicPolicy; Wendy Cervantes, First Focus - @WendyDC5;  Justin Hansford, Saint Louis University School of Law - @Blackstarjus; Mary Beth Hernandez, Camp Corral - @CampCorral; and Bill Finkbeiner, political expert.
 
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On this #RADIO show we feature one of the top pollsters in the nation sharing what’s really going on right now in our nation, then we hear from a noted CNN commentator and author about her take on the battle between Bernie and Hillary.  The show then moves to hear about the #AskTheMayor campaign from Constance Malcolm, a grieving mother turned activist whose unarmed son, Ramarley Malcolm, was fatally shot in their Bronx apartment by New York City police officer, Richard Haste. The show closes with the inside scoop on a new report, Overworked America: The economic causes and consequences of working long hours.
 
*Special guests include:  Celinda Lake, Lake Research & award-winning author - @celindalake; Sally Kohn, CNN commentator and author - @sallykohn; Constance Malcolm, mother of Ramarley Graham, #AskTheMayor campaign - @RiseUp4Ramarley; Heather Boushey, Executive Director, Equitable Growth & Senior Economist at American Progress - @HBoushey.
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we cover the wage gaps that moms face and how to fix it; get the inside scoop on voter suppression; learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and recovery tactics; and learn more about everyone getting access to healthy foods from bestselling author, Ali Berlow.
 
*Special guests include: Emily Martin, National Women's Law Center; Barbara R. Arnwine, president & founder of Transformative Justice Coalition; Jane Stevens, founder and publisher of the ACEs Connection Network; and Ali Berlow, bestselling and award-winning author of the  “The Food Activist’s Handbook” and more.
 
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On this show we discuss what’s really going on with this nutty election cycle; discuss how #MomPower is moving mountains for healthy foods; cover a personal story of not having access to paid family leave while a child was in the NICU; and talk about why Trump is getting more airtime than anyone else.
 
*Special guests include: John Neffinger,  award-winning author and Franklin Forum; Nancy Glynn, NPR report on paid family/medical leave;  Monifa Bandele, MomsRising;  and Eric Boehlert, Media Matters.
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The radio show this week covers the #WomanCard and #SayItEndIt; how to stop discrimination against transgender people #NoMoreNChb2; what you can do to get healthier food in your community and in our nation; and why bilingual learning promotes social emotional development and EQ in kids.
 
*Special guests include: Ashley Boyd, MomsRising; Sarah McBride, Center for American Progress; Jeremiah Lowery, DC Food Policy Council; and Yalda Modabber, Golestan.
 
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On this radio show this week we cover the impact of the Zika virus and the opioid epidemic with the U.S. Surgeon General; discuss the passing of Prince and a terrific new book, How Exceptional Black Women Lead; cover tips for stopping discrimination against pregnant workers in the workplace; and talk about the passage of paid family leave in New York and what that means for the rest of the nation.
 
*Special guests include:  U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy; Dr. Avis Jones DeWeever, author and founder of the Exceptional Leadership Institute for Women; Liz Morris, Center for WorkLife Law; and NYC Councilwoman Laurie Cumbo.
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On this show we cover the growing momentum to end mass incarceration and move forward criminal justice reform; then we move on to discuss the recent debates and who said what and how.  The next segments covers the top things to eliminate from your diet to be healthier and how to build a culture of health in America.  Then we close the show uncovering how investments in kids and families increase our global competitiveness.
 
*Special guests include: Monifa Bandele, MomsRising; John Neffingerthe president of the Franklin Forum & co-author of Compelling People: The Hidden Qualities that Make Us Influential; Victoria Brown, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation;  Elaine Weiss​, Broader Bolder Approach to Education (BBA). 
 
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We start out the show untangling the Presidential Primary, then move to hearing about the horrible new law passed in North Carolina and what you can do to help fix it.  Next we cover the real, modern family story in our nation; and we close the show with an important conversation about drug policy and ending structural racism.
 

*Special guests include: John Neffinger, award-winning author and president of the Franklin Forum; Mayor Jennifer Watson Roberts (Charlotte, NC); ​Mia Birdsong​; FamilyStoryProject.org; and Asha Bandeli, Drug Policy Alliance.

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On this show we cover GenderAvengers, getting parity in the media; Jim Wallis' new book,  America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege, and the Bridge to a New AmericaKit DesLauriers’ new book, Higher Love: Skiing The 7 Summit; and how to combat domestic violence. 
 
*Special guests include Gina Glantz, GenderAvenger;  Jim Wallis, bestselling author and founder of Sojourners; Kit DesLauriers, author, mom, National Geographic Adventurer of the Year, and 1st person to climb and ski down the 7 highest peaks on all 7 continents; Jennifer Mascia, reporter for Trace; and Ruth Glenn, National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
 
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The #RADIO show this week starts out discussing love, divorce, Trump and authoritarianism; moves on to discuss all of the “should” that come with motherhood and why that’s gotta change; then we hear about the  power of Latina bloggers and how you can get involved; and we close the show talking about why empowering girls empowers us all.
 

*Special guests include: Dr. Jonathan Weiler,  Divorce: A Love Story & Trump and authoritarianism; Nicole Rodgers, Role Reboot & Family Stories Project; Ana Flores, Latina Bloggers Connect, Inc and the #WeAllGrow Summit; and Helena Minchew​, The U.S. Global Strategy to Empower Adolescent Girls.

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This show discusses a campaign to get more women in office, including the programs See Joan Run and #TooManyDicks in office.  We then go on to discuss how to engage right now in antiracist activism. Then the show moves to cover steps to end mass incarceration.  And the show closes with looking at how to break the glass ceiling in corporations.
 
*Special guests include: Erin Loos Cutraro, She Should Run; Tim Wise, award-winning author of seven books; Beatriz Beckford​, MomsRising; and Dr. Nanette Fondas​, award-winning author.
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This show starts off discussing #____NotGlocks, a project at the University of Texas where students are set to protest against open carry guns on campus with a conversation-stopping tactic; the show then moves to hear from the inspiring Say Their Names Project on the importance of sharing full stories;  the next segment covers Showing Up For Racial Justice (SURJ) and discuses how white people can show up for racial justice with other white people; and we close the show with tips for teaching social emotional learning as a parent.


*Special guests include: Jessica Jin, leader of a student movement against open carry of guns;  Nicole Lee, Esq., Say Their Names Project!; ​Erin Heaney, Showing Up For Racial Justice (SURJ); and Lina Acosta Sandaal, The Nest.

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The #RADIO show this week covers Beyonce, #BlackLivesMatter, and what pop culture does/doesn't do to move us forward; hears the inside scoop on the Presidential election from the Granite State; discusses the power of humor, red pumps and of using pop culture for change; and finds out why people are fighting over bathing suits and guns in Florida. 

*Special guests include: dream hampton (@dreamhampton) Revolve Impact, MomsRising, award-winning filmmaker and author; Christina D’Allesandro (@cdallesandro), MomsRising; Luvvie Ajayi (@LuvvieAwesomely Luvvie and Red Pump Project; Patricia Brigham, League of Women Voters Florida.

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Breaking Through is off this week but please enjoy one of our recent favorite episodes, and tune in again next week!

The #RADIO show this week covers the U.S. Supreme Court and immigration policy reform; steps for ending police brutality; the latest with the Iowa caucuses; and hope in partisan times.
*Special guests include: Marielena Hincapie (@MarielenaNILC), National Immigration Law Center; Monifa Bandele (@monifabandele ), MomsRising;  Jessica Vanden Berg (@JessVandenBerg), Strategic Elements; Bill Finkbeiner, former WA State Senate Majority Leader. 
 
Music: bensound.com
Direct download: MomsRising_02212016_Ep189_PODCAST.mp3
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The #RADIO show this week covers Beyonce, #BlackLivesMatter, and what pop culture does/doesn't do to move us forward; hears the inside scoop on the Presidential election from the Granite State; discusses the power of humor, red pumps and of using pop culture for change; and finds out why people are fighting over bathing suits and guns in Florida. 

*Special guests include: dream hampton (@dreamhampton) Revolve Impact, MomsRising, award-winning filmmaker and author; Christina D’Allesandro (@cdallesandro), MomsRising; Luvvie Ajayi (@LuvvieAwesomely Luvvie and Red Pump Project; Patricia Brigham, League of Women Voters Florida.

Music: http://www.bensound.com

Direct download: MomsRising_02142016_Ep188_PODCAST.mp3
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The #RADIO show this week takes an inside look at the impact of the federal minimum wage for tipped workers being stuck at $2.13 per hour and discusses a new book, Forked: A New Standard For American Dining; then we move on to cover the 23rd anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and why it’s time to update that policy; a time traveling discussion about Black women and girls, as well as Black History Month follows; and the show closes with a close look at the election experience in Iowa and New Hampshire.
 
*Special guests include: Saru Jayaraman, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United (ROC United);  Vicki Shabo, National Partnership for Women & Families;  Dr. Cynthia Greenlee (@CynthiaGreenlee); Philip Elliot, Washington Correspondent for TIME. 
 
Music: www.bensound.com
Direct download: MomsRising_02072016_Ep187_mixdown.mp3
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On the #RADIO show this week we cover the incarceration crisis in America; the tragic failure of the Flint, Michigan water system; how to deal with the fact that there are ~17 teaspoons of sugar in soda; as well as tips for selecting healthy options in the store and how to advance better food and beverage labeling.
 

*Special guests, include: Sue Ellen Allen, co-founder of Gina’s Team and author of The Slumber Party from Hell; Monica Lewis Patrick, We The People Of Detroit; Robi Rawl​, Sugar Free Kids Maryland; Dr. Christina Roberto​, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and principal investigator of the Psychology of Eating And Consumer Health (PEACH) lab. 

Direct download: MomsRising_01312016_Ep186_mixdown.mp3
Category: -- posted at: 6:34pm EDT

The #RADIO show this week covers the U.S. Supreme Court and immigration policy reform; steps for ending police brutality; the latest with the Iowa caucuses; and hope in partisan times.

*Special guests include: Marielena Hincapie (@MarielenaNILC), National Immigration Law Center; Monifa Bandele (@monifabandele ), MomsRising;  Jessica Vanden Berg (@JessVandenBerg), Strategic Elements; Bill Finkbeiner, former WA State Senate Majority Leader.   

Direct download: MomsRising_01242016_Ep185_mixdown.mp3
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On the radio show this week we celebrate that family economic security policies made it into the State of the Union (SOTU) and talk about the impact a speech can have across the nation; then we move on to discuss the state of the environment and the climate agreement.  After that, author Nick Licata shares tips from his new book, “Becoming A Citizen Activist – Stories, Strategies and Advice on how to Change Our World.”  We close the show getting the inside scoop on the ICE raids happening on Central American refugee families who are seeking asylum and discussing what you can do to lift ALL families.
 
*Special guests include:  Ruth Martin, MomsRising (@MomsRising); Michael Brune, Sierra Club (@sierraclub, @bruneski); Nick Licata, author and elected leader (@nicklicata); and Wendy Cervantes, First Focus (@WendyDC5)
Direct download: MomsRising_01172016_Ep184_mixdown.mp3
Category: -- posted at: 11:35am EDT

The #RADIO show this week covers the inspiring wins that have kicked off in 2016 already, including President Barack Obama’s Executive Order on gun safety and what it means, as well as NYC Mayor De Blasio’s executive order for paid parental leave for all NYC employees.  The show also covers the Oregon occupation with a special interview with the Rural Organizing Project (ROP) who are in Oregon. We also discuss tips on how to Break the Cycle of dating abuse, including how to talk with your kids, teens and family members about healthy and unhealthy relationships.  
 
*Special guests include:  Caroline Fredrickson, American Constitution Society,  @crfredrickson; Andrea Hagelgans, Director of Communications NYC Mayor De Blasio, @andreahagelgans; Jessica Campbell, Rural Organizing Project (ROP), @ruralorganiz;  Laila Leigh, Break the Cycle@BreaktheCycleDV.
Direct download: MomsRising_01102016_Ep183_mixdown.mp3
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Happy New Year! We're off this week, but please enjoy one of our favorite episodes from 2015!

During the #RADIO show this week we covered the big, sexy victory with the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit in Congress; discussed inspiring work by the Women’s Foundation to advance fair pay; stood up with the #WeAreBetterThanThis movement; and strategized about ending mass incarceration.
 
*Special guests include: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown; Wendy Doyle, Women's Foundation; Ben Wikler, MoveOn; Dante Barry, Million Hoodies Movement for Justice.
Direct download: MomsRising_01032016_Ep182-RE-AIR_mixdown.mp3
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