On the radio show this week we cover the summer of paid leave; why you may be eligible for a big check via the Child Tax Credit and how to get it; how building the Care Infrastructure includes creating a path to citizenship; and we close the show in conversation with two directors of the new film, “Forget Me Not."

 

*Special guests include: Ruth Martin, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder; Amy Matsui, National Women’s Law Center, @nwlc; Donna Norton, MomsRising, @MomsRising @MamasConPoder;  Olivier and Hilda Bernier, “Forget Me Not” film, https://www.forgetmenotdocumentary.com

On the radio show this week we cover how to get the FCC’s new broadband benefit designed to help make the internet more affordable for those impacted by the pandemic (https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit); dive into the new “child check” via the Child Tax Credit this year and how to still get it; cover the big news about the new Care Economy Business Council of over 200 major businesses pushing for a care infrastructure; and touch on the ways in which your voice is still needed to help get people the expanded unemployment insurance they need.

 

*Special guests include:  Jessica Rosenworcel, Federal Communications Commission, Chairwoman, @FCC;  Amy Matsui, National Women’s Law Center, @nwlc; Tina Chen, Time’s Up, @TIMESUPNOW; and Alexa Tapia, National Employment Law Project (NELP), @NelpNews

n the #radio show this week, we cover why the care infrastructure is part of our nation’s basic infrastructure — and how #CareCantWait; we dive into the power of your story; discuss how you can support the AAPI community and work to stop anti-Asian violence; and explore what’s in the #AmericanRescuePlan for families, including those in search of childcare.

 

*Special guests include: Ai-Jen Poo, National Domestic Workers Alliance and Caring Across Generations, @domesticworkers; Justina Chen, award-winning author and Chen & Cragen,@JustinaYChen; U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu, @RepJudyChu;  Katherine Gallagher Robbins, CLASP, @CLASP_DC

On the radio show this week we talk with members of Congress about the power of moms, as well as the contributes and needs of moms and families, and get tips on how you can have the biggest impact in pushing forward much needed change like finally, FINALLY building the care infrastructure that moms, families, businesses, and our economy needs to thrive.

*Special guests include: U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell, @RepDebDingell; U.S. Representative Katie Porter, @RepKatiePorter; U.S. Representative Lois Frankel, @RepLoisFrankel; and U.S. Senator Patty Murray, @PattyMurray