Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising)
On the radio show this week we talk about hope in the holidays — and how to find more hope and joy in this often stressful season; we cover transformative justice and electronic language dissonance  talk about pulling the fire alarm on the childcare crisis in America; and discuss how wins are happening in a BIG way in states across the nation.
 
*Special guests include: Rachel Thomas, LeanIn, @LeanInOrg; Andy Izenson, attorney with Diana Adams Law & Mediation; Lynette Fraga, Childcare Aware of America, @childcareaware; and Karyn Bruggeman, State Innovation Exchange (SiX), @stateinnovation
 
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On the #RADIO show this week, we cover the importance of net neutrality; how and why to speak up about the tax debacle in Congress; what’s happening with resisting and persisting in the states — and why we need to fight for the DREAM Act; and how paid family medical leave passed in New York!
 
*Special guests include: Jessica Rosenworcel, FCC Commissioner, @jrosenworcel; Elaine Maag, Urban Institute, @urbaninstitute; Sam Mungar, SiX,  @stateinnovation; and Molly Weston Williamson, A Better Balance, @ABetterBalance
 
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On the radio show this week we break down why the GOP tax plans are a disaster for our economy and for working families; we cover the MASSIVE effort being coordinated to get the word out about the open enrollment window for healthcare on www.healthcare.gov through December 15th; hear from the brother of Khaleaf Browder about youth, criminalization, and why we need to raise the age; and get the inside scoop from a former elected official on the state of politics in America right now.
 
*Special guests include:  Elyssa Koidin-Schmier, MomsRising, @MomsRising;  Erin Hemlin, Young Invincibles, @YoungInvincible; Deion Browder, brother of Khaleaf Browder; and Bill Finkbeiner, political expert.
 
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On the radio show this week we cover how to get healthcare coverage (Go to www.healthcare.gov by December 15th!), what’s happening with our environment, why the GOP & Trump tax plan hurts businesses and our economy, and how to take action to stop xenophobic policies from moving forward.  *Special guests include: Emily Barson, Senior Advisor, Get America Covered, @GetUSCovered; Sarah Vogel, Vice President of Health, Environmental Defense Fund, @EnvDefenseFundReShonda Young, Business Owner, @mainstreetweets; Khadija Gurnah, Campaign Director, MomsRising, @MomsRising

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On the radio show this week we talk about the destructive GOP tax plan and what you can do to fight back; gun safety policies and why they are needed; protecting healthcare; and the power of people.

*Special guests include: U.S. Representative Judy Chu, @RepJudyChu; Timothy Johnson, Guns & Public Safety Program Director at Media Matters, @mmfa; Andrew Bates, Deputy Communications Director at American Bridge, @American_Bridge; and Anita Jackson, Director of Digital Communications at MomsRising, @MomsRising
 
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On the radio show this week, we cover winning the elections; momentum picking up for early learning in DC; immigration and the importance of passing the Dream Act; and an update on the fight for healthcare for all.

*Special guests include: DC Councilperson Robert White, @RobertWhite_DC;  Rep. Jennifer Boyosko, Virginia General Assembly, @JenniferBoysko; Joshua Bernstein, @SEIU;  and Felicia Willems, MomsRising, @MomsRising.

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On the radio show this week we hear from the woman who started the #MeToo movement many years ago; catch up on the #VoteRunLead push to get more women in office (Remember to vote!!!); hear about what you can do about the Trump tax proposal and the budget process  #TrumpTaxScam; and get an update on the fight for healthcare and CHIP.  Learn what  you can do & how to have an impact as you get up-to-date on what’s going on in DC!
 
*Special guests include: Tarana Burke, Just Be Inc., @TaranaBurke Erin Vilardi, VoteRunLead, @VoteRunLead; Chad Bolt, Indivisible, @chadderr; Joan Alker, Children and Families (CCF) and a Research Professor at the Georgetown University, @JoanAlker1
 
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On the show this week we cover Sarah McBride’s new book, Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss and the Fight for Trans Equality, as well as discuss the ways to help fight back again Trump’s anti-LGBTQ+ attacks; hear the story of the win of the best in the nation policy for paid family medical leave in Washington State; learn about how the wage gap is impacting Latina women; and uncover the benefits of dual-language learning.
 
*Special guests include: Sarah McBride,  author and Human Rights Campaign, @HRC@SarahEMcBride; Washington State Senator Karen Keiser, @KarenKeiser1; Mónica Ramirez, Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA), @LCLAA; and Fabrice Jaumont, author of The Bilingual Revolution: The Future of Education is in Two Languages@FabriceJaumont 
 
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On the #radio show this week we cover the tragedy in Las Vegas and gun safety in our nation; then our next segment covers voter suppression and the importance of registering to vote; after that we cover the ridiculous situation with Trump’s tax package which give money to the very wealthy and NOT to everyone sees; and we close the show covering the importance of high quality, affordable early learning and childcare. 
 
*Special guests include: Annette MagnusBattle Born Progress (BBP), @BattleBornProg; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @TJC_DC@barbs73; Anna Chu, National Women’s Law Center, @nwlc; and Chrisanne Gayle, Trust for Learning, @trustfrlearning.
 
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What’s going on with the NFL, #TakeAKnee, and protecting the health of althletes; we hear the latest on health care fight and what you can do to hold the line; find out about lead in our water and what you can do; and get the lowdown on the Arc's recent Paid Family and Medical Leave report!  
 
*Special guests include:  Byron Hurt, award-winning filmmaker, author, lecturer, and advocate, @byronhurt; Lori Lodes, #ProtectOurCare, @FamiliesUSA and  @lorilLaura Vollmer, Nutrition Policy Institute, University of California, @UCnpi;  and TJ Sutcliffe, the ArcUS, @TheArcUS.
 
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During the #RADIO show this week, we cover organizing in the time of Trump and the importance of protecting immigrant children and families; how to fight ageism head on and the benefits of older workers in the workforce; the gender wage gap and how to get equal pay for equal work; and disaster relief funding, including how to make sure your dollars to to work with real people in real time.   
 
*Special guests include: U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-7), @RepJayapal; Kelly Laflamme, Endowment’s Elder Health Initiative and the Immigrant Integration Initiative, @EndowmentHealth; Ariane Hegewisch, Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR), @IWPResearch; and Ben Smilowitz, Disaster Accountability Project, @disasteraccount
 
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On the radio show this week we cover addressing police brutality through policy change; how to stay effective as an activist and not burn out; why it’s important to stand with the DREAMers, and what you can do about child care deserts.

*Special guests include: Riall Johnson, Alliance for Gun ResponsibilityDe-Escalate Washington, and retired NFL professional, @Deescalatewa@WaGunResponsib; Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Elias Rosenfeld, DREAMer advocate, @AdvocatElias;  and Katie Hamm, Center for American Progresss, @amprog.

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On the radio show this week we hear the latest from the Women’s March, including about the Resistance Revival Chorus and the Women’s Convention; get the inside scoop on immigration policy, the importance of keeping families together, and the contributions of immigrants to our nation; learn about the Secret Service and Trump protestors; and hear the latest on attacks on healthcare and how you can fight back.
 
*Special guests include: Sarah Sophie Flicker, Women’s March and the Resistance Revival Chorus@womensmarch, @sarahsophief; Jenifer Podkul, Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), @supportKIND; Melissa Byrne, senior political strategist, @mcbyrne;  and Caitlin Morris, Families USA, @FamiliesUSA.
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we cover hope and organizing in the time of Trump and the importance of access to birth control and reproductive health services; Black Breastfeeding Week #BBW17; Maternal mortality and the alarmingly higher rate of deaths due to pregnancy related causes amongst Black women; and the fight to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour.
 
*Special guests include: U.S. Representative Suzan Delbene, @RepDelBene;  Anayah Sangodele-Ayoka, CNM, MSN, MSEd is a nurse-midwife and innovative culture worker leveraging digital media to impact health and parenting, as well as an award winning author and organizer, @BlkBfingWeek, @anayahrose;  Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @monifabandele, @MomsRising; Bridget Hughes, advocate in the fight to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour, @SEIU
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On the radio show this week we cover showing up for racial justice; how to talk with your children about the recent anti-Semitic, racist, and misogynistic white supremacist violence in Charlottesville; how people powered victories are happening right now and why; and we discuss how protecting net neutrality is critical to our democracy, activism, and lives. 
 

*Special guests include: Judith Brown Dianis, Advancement Project, @adv_project; Sonia Smith-Kang, The Mixed Up Blog, @mixedupclothing; Rashad Robinson, Color of Change, @ColorOfChange; Steven Renderos, Center for Media Justice @mediajustice

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On the #RADIO show this week we cover the latest in immigration policy and the Trump Administration; the urgent need for criminal justice reform in the USA; America’s Healthiest School Campaigns and what you can do to help; and the #IPumpedHere Campaign.
 
*Special guests include: Wendy Cervantes, CLASP, @CLASP_DC;  Jessica Jackson, National Director of #Cut50 and Mayor of Mill Valley, @cut_50; Dr. Howell WechslerAlliance for a Healthier Generation, @HealthierGen; Tina Sherman, MomsRising, @MomsRising
 
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This is a re-broadcast of the May 1, 2017 episode.
 
On the #RADIO show this week we cover policies that are moving forward at the local level and how you can have an impact & talk tactics for holding the line at the federal level.  We discuss Seattle's recent paid family leave proposal; Trump’s terrible tax proposal that hurts our economy & only a billionaire could love; how to hold the line on healthcare; and good news on childcare policy and Pre-K for all in New York City.
 
*Special guests include: Seattle City Council Member Lorena Gonzalez, @SeattleCouncil;  Amy Matsui, National Women’s Law Center, @NWLC; Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising;  Andrea Hagelgans, City of New York, @andreahagelgans.
 
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Breaking Through is off this week, but please enjoy one of our favorite recent episodes.

Special Guests include: Dayna Farris-Fisher, Cancer Survivors Network @PPactJulie Morgenstern, award winning author,  @JulieMorgenstrn;  Lois Frankel, United States Representative, @RepLoisFrankel; Bill Finkbeiner, political analyst, @BillFinkbeiner 

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On the #RADIO show this week we cover how to protect healthcare with tips from a former White House leader during the Obama presidency; why mass incarceration is a women’s issue; how we’re winning at the state level; and addressing violence against women on college campuses.  *Special guests include: Tina Tchen, former Chief of Staff for First Lady to Michelle Obama & Special Assistant to President Barack Obama, @TinaTchen;  Amanda Dubois, DuBois Cary Law Group, PLLC,  @DuBoisCary; Washington State Representative Tana Senn, @TanaSenn; Megan Kaufman, student leader. 

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On the #RADIO show this week we cover the rising American electorate and combating hate; bringing healthcare stories to US Senators' offices across the nation on the #HealthCareRoadTrip; ending domestic violence; and civility in politics.   *Special guests include: Matt BarretoLatino Decisions and Professor of Political Science and Chicana/o Studies at UCLA, @LatinoDecisions; Karen Showalter, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Kim Gandy, National Network to End Domestic Violence,  @nnedv;  and Bill Finkbeiner, political expert.

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On the #radio show this week we cover the GOP effort to gut healthcare and what you can do about it; who voted what way and why in the election; how our policies need to change to mirror our population; and breastfeeding controversies.  Along the way we cover tips and tactics for building a better nation.
 
*Special guests include: Leslie DachProtect Our Care, @lesliedach; Galen Sherwin, ACLU, @galenleighDr. Christopher Parker, University of Washington, csparker@uw.edu; and Vicki Shabo, National Partnership for Women and Families, @VShabo.
 
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On the #RADIO show today we cover how now’s the time for everyone work together and how we can lift each other; hear from a U.S. Senator on how to have the biggest impact; get the inside scoop on a new study showing the incredible number of people covered by Medicaid in our nation (70 million people!!!); and hear the latest on the campaign to end gun violence.
 
*Special guests include: Linda Sarsour, MPower Change and Co-Leader of the Women’s Marches, @lsarsour; U.S. Senator Kirsten Gilibrand, @SenGillibrand; Jack Hoadley, Georgetown University's Health Policy Institute, @GeorgetownCCF; and Julia Wyman,  States United to Prevent Gun Violence (SUPGV),  @SUPGVNetwork
 
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The #RADIO show this week covers what’s really going on in America, in the Trump Administration and in Congress… and what YOU can do to fix it!  Topics covered include: #StatusOfBlackWomen #MuslimCommunity #PaidFamilyLeave #Medicaid #HealthcareForAll *Special guests include: Alicia Garza,  Domestic Workers Alliance & co-founder #BlackLivesMatter @aliciagarzaDalia Mogahed, Institute for Social Policy and Understanding @DMogahedWendy Chun-Hoon, Family Values at Work @FmlyValuesWork; Alison BarkoffCenter for Public Representation @AlisonBarkoff

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On the #RADIO show this week we hear from US Representative Rosa DeLauro about what’s going on in Congress, what you can do, and about her new book The Least Among Us; we also discuss gun violence and how to stop it; address hunger in America; and reveal a new, high powered campaign to make sure moms have the option to breastfeed.
 
*Special guests include: U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro, @rosadelauro; Lucy McBath, national spokesperson for Moms Demand Action who lost her 17-year-old son Jordan Davis to gun violence in 2012, @Everytown; Abby Liebman, President & CEO at MAZON, @MAZONusa; and Skyler Mattson, Wongdoody #IPumpedHere, @wongdoody.
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we cover the latest on healthcare and what you can do to make sure it isn’t cut for 23 million people; the terrible, awful, no good, very bad budget that Trump proposed and how to stop it; paid family and medical leave in the United States of America; and why David Clarke’s appointment to the Department of Homeland Security is a disaster.

*Special guests include: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, @RepDebDingell; Melissa Boteach, Poverty to Prosperity Program at American Progress, @amprog; Katie Bethell, PL+US@PaidLeaveUS; and Christine Neuman-Ortiz Voces de la Frontera@voces_milwaukee

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On the radio show this week we cover Eric Liu’s new book, “You’re More Powerful Than You Think;” we bust myths about immigration policy and cover the many contributions of immigrants to our economy; we talk what you can do to get rid of the motherhood wage hit; and discuss how fighting for liberty, justice, equity and equality can be both fun and high impact.

 *Special guests include: Eric Liu, Citizen University and award winning author; Elisa Ortiz, Appleseed Network; Maya Raghu, National Women’s Law Center; and Donna Norton, MomsRising. 

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On this #RADIO this week we cover Comey's firing and Russia investigation; bad bills with good names and how to tell the difference; protecting access to healthy foods for kids; and why diversity makes us a stronger nation.

*Special guests include: Kathryn Stoner,  Center for Democracy, Development, and Rule of Law at Stanford University, @StonerWeiss; Ross Eisenbrey, Economic Policy Institute, @economicpolicy; Howell Weschler,  Alliance for a Healthier Generation, @HealthierGen; Miriam Yeung, co-founder We Belong Together and former ED of National Asian Pacific American Women’s Forum, @miriamyeung

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This week's show is a repeat of the April 24th episode. The show will return to regular coverage next week!

On the #RADIO show this week we cover the best tactics for fighting for justice in the time of Trump; tips for mindfulness in parenting and the benefits of bilingualism; why access to healthcare including Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is important and impacts us all; and how Washington State is leading the way in protecting women, moms, and the economy.
 
*Special guests include: U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, @PramilaJayapal Lina Acosta Sandaal, StopParentingAlone.com@parentingrelief; Dr. Ben Sommers, @HarvardChanSPH; Washington State Representative Jessyn Farrell, @jessynfarrell1.
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we cover policies that are moving forward at the local level and how you can have an impact & talk tactics for holding the line at the federal level.  We discuss Seattle's recent paid family leave proposal; Trump’s terrible tax proposal that hurts our economy & only a billionaire could love; how to hold the line on healthcare; and good news on childcare policy and Pre-K for all in New York City.
 
*Special guests include: Seattle City Council Member Lorena Gonzalez, @SeattleCouncil;  Amy Matsui, National Women’s Law Center, @NWLC; Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising;  Andrea Hagelgans, City of New York, @andreahagelgans.
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we cover the best tactics for fighting for justice in the time of Trump; tips for mindfulness in parenting and the benefits of bilingualism; why access to healthcare including Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is important and impacts us all; and how Washington State is leading the way in protecting women, moms, and the economy.
 
*Special guests include: U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, @PramilaJayapal Lina Acosta Sandaal, StopParentingAlone.com@parentingrelief; Dr. Ben Sommers, @HarvardChanSPH; Washington State Representative Jessyn Farrell, @jessynfarrell1.
 
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On the #RADIO show this week, we cover the importance of the Tax March/#TaxDay; activism in the time of Trump and tackling implicit bias; the rights of incarcerated pregnant women; and the importance of bilingual education.  Throughout the show, there are tips and tactics for what YOU can do to make a difference. 
 
*Special guests include: Anna Chu, National Women’s Law Center, @Chuster; Heather McGhee, President of Demos, @hmcghee; Rachel Roth, author; and Maritere Bellas author of Raising Bilingual Children: A Practical Guide and Arroz con Pollo & Apple Pie: Raising Bicultural Children@maritererbellas
 
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Breaking Through is on vacation this week! This episode is a rebroadcast of the March 20th show.

On the #RADIO show this week we talk about the national security impacts of Trump’s false Tweets; we hear about the latest in the fight for healthcare in DC and what you can do about it; then we get the inside scoop on how policies are still moving forward at the state level and how you can make an impact; and we close the show hearing from a high road business about how paid family leave is boosting their bottom line. 
 
*Special guests include: Juliette Kayyem, author of Security Mom and national security expert, @juliettekayyem;  Joan Akler, Center for Children and Families (CCF) at Georgetown University, @GeorgetownCCF; Washington State Representative Tana Senn, @TanaSenn; Emily Hall Warren, Badger, @BadgerBalmUSA
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we discuss rolling up our sleeves for an upcoming fight for childcare & the importance of lifting dual language learners; we cover Equal Pay Day (which is April 4th this year!); discuss advocacy in the time of Trump and fighting for justice in Chicago; and close the show with a conversation with a member of Congress on how we won on healthcare and how to keep winning!
 
*Special guests include:  Hannah Mathews, CLASP, @CLASP_DC; Joi Chaney, Equal Pay Today! @joitweets;  Ciera Walke, Live Free Chicago, @livefreechicago; and U.S. Rep. Bobby Scott, @BobbyScott
 
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*Special Guests include: Dayna Farris-Fisher, Cancer Survivors Network @PPactJulie Morgenstern, award winning author,  @JulieMorgenstrn;  Lois Frankel, United States Representative, @RepLoisFrankel; Bill Finkbeiner, political analyst, @BillFinkbeiner 
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we talk about the national security impacts of Trump’s false Tweets; we hear about the latest in the fight for healthcare in DC and what you can do about it; then we get the inside scoop on how policies are still moving forward at the state level and how you can make an impact; and we close the show hearing from a high road business about how paid family leave is boosting their bottom line. 
 
*Special guests include: Juliette Kayyem, author of Security Mom and national security expert, @juliettekayyem;  Joan Alker, Center for Children and Families (CCF) at Georgetown University, @GeorgetownCCF; Washington State Representative Tana Senn, @TanaSenn; Emily Hall Warren, Badger, @BadgerBalmUSA
 
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This episode is a re-broadcast of the 2/27/17 show
 
On the #RADIO show this week we cover the fight for healthcare and what you can do; how wins are happening at the state level, including on paid family/medical leave; the contributions of immigrant families to our nation; and the recent uptick in anti-semitism and bigotry and how to combat it.
 
*Special guests include: Edwin Park, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, @EdwinCBPP; Maggie Humphreys, MomsRising, @MomsRising;  Xakota Espinoza, ColorLines and Race Forward, @Colorlines; Stacy Burdett, Anti-Defamation League, @ADL_National
 
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On the #RADIO show we discuss transgender rights and the importance of not allowing bullying on our watch, we also discuss how important, positive changes are still happening at the school district, city, county, and state levels.  Then we discuss exactly how high impact all the recent activism has been and get tips for taking action.  Next up is a conversation with an immigration rights attorney about a "Know Your Rights” video in English & Spanish that has gone viral. We close the show talking about the wage gap, who is impacted, and how to fix it.
 
*Special guests include:  Sarah McBride,  Human Rights Campaign, @SarahEMcBride, @HRC;  Carolina Rubio MacWright, immigration attorney; Anna Galland, MoveOn, @annagalland;  and Sung Yeon Choimorrow, NAPAWF.
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we cover the fight for healthcare and what you can do; how wins are happening at the state level, including on paid family/medical leave; the contributions of immigrant families to our nation; and the recent uptick in anti-semitism and bigotry and how to combat it.
 
*Special guests include: Edwin Park, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, @EdwinCBPP; Maggie Humphreys, MomsRising, @MomsRising;  Xakota Espinoza, ColorLines and Race Forward, @Colorlines; Stacy Burdett, Anti-Defamation League, @ADL_National
 
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On the radio show this week we talk about the economic impact of healthcare including that 1.2 million jobs will be lost if the ACA is repealed; hear from SiX about their week of action relating to state policies that boost families; get the inside scoop on the past, present, and future state of unions; and talk about the future of our democracy and what YOU can do to protect it.
 
*Special guests include: Josh BivensEconomic Policy Institute (EPI), @EconomicPolicy; Molly Noble,  SiX@stateinnovation; David Rolf, SEIU, @DavidMRolf; and Neera Tanden, Center for American Progress, @neeratanden.
 
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Breaking Through is off this week, but please enjoy a re-broadcast of one of our favorite recent episodes.

On this show we cover why the Muslim Ban hurts our nation and all of us; gun safety in the USA; the lowdown on access to affordable healthcare; and address the myths involved in Trump’s Twitter threat to “send feds” to Chicago.
 
*Special guests include: Maya Berry, Arab American Institute, @AAIUSA; Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety, @shannonrwatts, @MomsDemand; Michael Miller, Health Policy Hub,  @HealthPolicyHub; Amber Goodwin, Community Justice Reform Coalition, @CJRC_Info
 
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On the #RADIO show this week we covered healthcare, gratitude, and the power of your voice; hear the story of what happened at SeaTac Airport the moment the very harmful Muslim Ban took effect; get the inside scoop on how immigrant inclusion lifts cities and the economy; and hear great tips on activism.
 
*Special guests include: Sister Simone Campbell, NETWORK, @NETWORKLobby;  Courtney GregoirePort of Seattle Commissioner, @COGregoire; Mayor Nan Whaley of Dayton, Ohio; Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising  
 
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On this show we cover why the Muslim Ban hurts our nation and all of us; gun safety in the USA; the lowdown on access to affordable healthcare; and address the myths involved in Trump’s Twitter threat to “send feds” to Chicago.
 
*Special guests include: Maya Berry, Arab American Institute, @AAIUSA; Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety, @shannonrwatts, @MomsDemand; Michael Miller, Health Policy Hub,  @HealthPolicyHub; Amber Goodwin, Community Justice Reform Coalition, @CJRC_Info
 
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On this show we cover when, where and how to fight back against Trump’s regressive cabinet appointees and policies that hurt women, families, and our economy; what’s next for the press and journalism; the #WomensMarch; and the recent bomb threats to JCCs and how to talk with your children:
 
*Special guests include:  Saru Jayaraman, Restaurant Opportunities Centers United, @SaruJayaraman; Emma Boorboor, We Are Ultraviolet, @ultraviolet; Matt Gertz, Media Matters, @MattGertz;  Monifa Bandele, MomsRising, @monifabandele; and Beth Shapiro, MSW.
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On the #RADIO show this week, we cover the many ways in which we’re powerful together, what’s going inside the Beltway, President Obama’s Farewell Address, and how you can make a difference in the Trump-era. *Special guests include: Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising; Barbara Arnwine, Transformative Justice Coalition, @barbs73 ; Felicia Willems, MomsRising; Jessica Hanson, National Immigration Law Center.

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On this show we get the inside scoop on what’s happening with Trump, with Congress, with journalism and more—as we get fired up to take action to help protect healthcare, women’s rights, and our economy.  *Special guests include: David Hawkings, Senior editor at Roll Call,  @davidhawkings Caitlin Morris, Families USA, @FamiliesUSA;  Bill Finkbeiner, political analyst, @BillFinkbeiner; and Lisa Maatz, American Association of University Women (AAUW), @LisaMaatz

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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 New Year! We're off this week, so please enjoy part 2 of our blockbuster best of 2016, with some of our favorite interviews from the past year. We'll be back with all-new episodes next week. Thanks for listening!

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