Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
This show starts out hearing from 12 year old wonder, Madison Kimrey, whose speeches, articles, blog, and YouTube videos have taken the nation by storm as she clearly articulates why we all need to stand up and do something about the current state of politics in our nation. Then we hear from Lisa Maatz, super hero for fair pay to get the inside scoop, the real deal, and the truth about what the President's signing of the Executive Actions on equal pay will do in your community--and she's also going to share where we are on the path to equal pay, how far we've come and how far we have to go. Next up we explore the latest on the White House Working Families Summit, what are the top issues for people across the nation and who's saying what about our lives. Last, but far from least we hear the latest on the impact of the Affordable Care Act, access to affordable healthcare, consumer protections and what's next in your community healthcare access for all.
 
*Special guest include: Madison Kimrey, NC Youth Rock; Lisa Maatz, American Association of University Women; Latifa Lyles,Director of the Women's Bureau at the Department of Labor; Ashley Boyd, MomsRising.
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This show starts out with an update on raising the minimum wage, then we hear from the Green Bean Queen who works with kids in schools and actually gets them to eat heathy foods.  Next up we explore what is going on with the death penalty in America. Last, but far from least we hear the latest on the impact of junk food marketing in schools and what you can do about it.
 
*Special guests include: Judy Conti, National Employment Law Project;  Beth Bates aka “The Green Been Queen;” Diann Rust-Tierney, National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty; Monifa Bandele, Senior Campaign Director for MomsRising.org.
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The show starts out diving into why 166 other countries have a guaranteed minimum number of paid sick days, but the US isn't one of them.  In fact, 80% of low wage workers don't have access to a single paid sick day here in the U.S. Next up, we hear about the federal budget from the director of an organization that was just nominated for the Nobel Peace Price.  Find and how it can (and will) impact you in your life. Then we move to hearing about the women across the nation who are fasting for immigration policy reform -- and hear why one women is stepping up to run for office. Last but not least, hear directly from the directors of the new film "Paycheck to Paycheck."

*Thank you to special guests, including: Ruth Martin, MomsRising;
Jo Comerford, National Priorities ProjectPramila Jayapal, leader of the We Belong Together coalition, author, and a leading national advocate for immigrant, civil and human rights; Shari Cookson and Nick Doobs, HBO Documentary “Paycheck To Paycheck.”

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We start the show by exploring the choices that each of us make every day in how we interact with the world.  We explore how the way we treat and take the time to really see each other (or not) has rippling impacts in our local communities and across the world.  No pressure or anything! Then, we get the inside scoop on how the NRA is trying to derail the nomination for Surgeon General, simply because the nominee has stated the obvious in the past:  Gun violence injures people. Next up we get the lowdown on the experience one woman had with getting paid less than her male co-worker despite equal resumes. Finally, we get the inside scoop about the Dunn trial and the need to end Stand Your Ground laws.

*Special Guests Include: Kathy LeMay, award-wining author, noted speaker, and founder, president, and CEO of Raising Change; Dr. Chris Lillis, Doctors For America; Laura Mui; and Esther Armah, regular MSNBC commentator, international journalist, playwright and national best-selling author.

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The show starts out diving into why 166 other countries have a guaranteed minimum number of paid sick days, but the US isn't one of them.  In fact, 80% of low wage workers don't have access to a single paid sick day here in the U.S. Then we hear from a person who has taken on the noble task of organizing state legislators, which is somewhat like trying to herd cats! There are some stories to be told here!  Next up we explore the choices that each of us make every day in how we interact with the world.  We explore how the way we treat and take the time to really see each other (or not) has rippling impacts in our local communities and across the world.  No pressure or anything!
 
*Thank you to special guests, including: Ruth Martin, MomsRising; Ann Pratt, Progressive States Network and Progressive States Action; Kathy LeMay, award-wining author, noted speaker, and founder, president, and CEO of Raising Change.
Category:general -- posted at: 6:22pm EDT

The show starts out diving into why 166 other countries have a guaranteed minimum number of paid sick days, but the US isn't one of them.  In fact, 80% of low wage workers don't have access to a single paid sick day here in the U.S. Then we hear from a person who has taken on the noble task of organizing state legislators, which is somewhat like trying to herd cats! There are some stories to be told here!  Next up we explore the choices that each of us make every day in how we interact with the world.  We explore how the way we treat and take the time to really see each other (or not) has rippling impacts in our local communities and across the world.  No pressure or anything!
 
*Thank you to special guests, including: Ruth Martin, MomsRising; Ann Pratt, Progressive States Network and Progressive States Action; Kathy LeMay, award-wining author, noted speaker, and founder, president, and CEO of Raising Change.
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We start the show with a MomsRising member who recently had a sit down with the President Obama.  Find out how their conversation went on the show today.  Next up we get the lowdown on the experience one woman had with getting paid less than her male co-worker despite equal resumes.  Next up w get the inside scoop on the upcoming vote on the Paycheck Fairness Act on the show today.  We also have a special guest coming on to share how you can save money on healthcare through the healthcare exchanges. Our nation is fighting an obesity epidemic and studies show that consumption of soda is a key cause. We're going to find out why and what you can do! 
 
*Special guests, include: Sili Recio, MomsRising.org; Laura Mui; Susanna Birdsong, National Women's Law Center; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising; Lisa Maatz, AAUW.
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This show starts out diving into the rising number of U.S. women who are dying in childbirth.  Then we move to hearing more about theMarch 31st Healthcare.gov deadline -- and what happens if you miss it.  Next up we hear directly from the directors of the new film "Paycheck to Paycheck." Last, but far from least we get the inside scoop on how the NRA is trying to derail the nomination for Surgeon General, simply because the nominee has stated the obvious in the past:  Gun violence injures people. 
 
*Special guests include: Rita Henley Jensen, Founder and Editor in Chief of Women's eNews; Ashley Boyd, MomsRising; Shari Cookson and Nick Doobs, HBO Documentary “Paycheck To Paycheck;” and Dr. Chris Lillis, Doctors For America.
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Category:politics -- posted at: 11:12am EDT

  This show starts out hearing about the federal budget from the director of an organization that was just nominated for the Nobel Peace Price.  Find and how it can (and will) impact you in your life. Then we move to hearing about the women across the nation who are fasting for immigration policy reform -- and hear why one women is stepping up to run for office. Next up we hear about the announcement from the Attorney General Eric Holder regarding sentencing guidelines.  Last, but far from least we hear from Ashley Boyd about sign ups for affordable healthcare. What are the deadlines and how can you get cases to affordable care? 
 
*Thank you to special guests, including:  Jo Comerford, National Priorities ProjectPramila Jayapal, leader of the We Belong Together coalition, author, and a leading national advocate for immigrant, civil and human rights; Christina Swarns, NAACP Legal Defense Fund;  Ashley Boyd, MomsRising.

 

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This show starts out hearing from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker, and founder of Define American Jose Antonio Vargas. Then we get the inside scoop on the controversies and highlights from Grammy awards. Next up we find out how well the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, is working -- and get the inside scoop on how you can get affordable healthcare. And finally, U.S. House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi shares what’s really happening in Congress.

*Special guests include: Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, filmmaker, and the founder of Define Americandream hampton, award-winning author, documentary film maker, and MomsRising team member; Felicia Willems, MomsRising; Democratic Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi.

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