Join me for a conversation with Landis Spencer, a Co-Chair of the Black and Brown Alliance for Detroit DSA. Landis is also a candidate for the Board of Police Commissioners for Detroit's 6th District. In this episode, we discuss the ways Social

Activism: Where & Why to Start Getting Involved, with Activist Paula Martinos-Mantay

Jun 28th, 2021 58m 20s

If you've been looking for ways to get involved in politics and social issues, this episode is for you! Being an activist is not an all-or-nothing activity and it takes shape in many ways. Learn from one of my local inspirations for activism, P

Sex, Gender, and Identity (Part II) with Shawn Lundy

Apr 19th, 2021 48m 21s

In this episode, Shawn and I share our coming out stories, discuss the horror of gender reveal parties, and unpack pronouns, prefixes, and chosen names. We discuss whether drag is problematic and analyze what it means to be cisgender and hetero

Sex, Gender, and Identity (Part I) with Shawn Lundy

Apr 5th, 2021 40m 48s

In this episode, Shawn and I will discuss the differences between sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and more. This is part I of II.

Vote 16 Michigan: Lowering the Voting Age, with Cofounders Sky Ueki and Krisha Ramani

Mar 22nd, 2021 49m 18s

Why do we consider 18 to be the age when people are the most competent and informed to vote? Think about it. Especially with local elections, are there alternative perspectives we should be considering?https://www.vote16mi.com/Instagram: @vot

Labor Unions: Workers in Solidarity, with AFSCME Local 1809 President Tim Ciechorski

Mar 8th, 2021 47m 53s

Labor unions have had a powerful impact on modern working standards and workplace conditions. Unions enable members to exercise their power in solidarity as they advocate for workers' rights. Learn more by checking out the AFL-CIO or researchin

Privilege and Equity: A Responsibility to Do Better, with Activist Lakeesha Morrison

Feb 22nd, 2021 1h 11m

In this episode, I speak with activist Lakeesha Morrison to break down the concept of privilege and some of the forms in which it manifests. We discuss some of the potential remedies, one of which is a responsibility for each of us to educate o

The Student Debt Crisis: Education is a Human Right with Analyst Glen Haslerud

Feb 8th, 2021 1h 7m

In this episode, we cover some student debt statistics, why higher education is so expensive, and the effects this has on dragging down the economy.

Gerrymandering: Do Our Votes Matter, with Attorney Dan Ferency

Jan 25th, 2021 1h

Gerrymandering is both a simple and complicated concept. The impacts of gerrymandering ripple into multiple aspects of our voting system. We'll outline some of those impacts and the potential changes that can be made to fix the system.

Ranked Choice Voting: No More Spoiler Candidates w/ Political Science Professor Kevin Deegan-Krause

Jan 11th, 2021 1h 6m

Our system of voting for a single candidate has resulted in frustration, disenfranchisement, and diminished enthusiasm for many of our elections. When we find ourselves forced to vote for the "lesser of two evils," the candidates that are elect

U.S. Immigration: The Inhumanity of Our Laws w/ Attorney Kanika Ferency

Dec 14th, 2020 56m 13s

In this episode, we dive into the inhumanity of current U.S. immigration laws, which haven't been changed in decades. We discuss the difference between immigration, asylum, refugee status, and why America should strive to be a stew instead of a

The Electoral College: Its Racist Roots and How We Can Change It w/ Law Student Ben Schroff

Nov 30th, 2020 57m 8s

We'll talk about the racist origins of the Electoral College system and what could be done to change it. We'll also compare the popular vote to the Electoral College and the effect it has for voters in different states.To learn more about the

2020 General Election Results - A Debrief w/ GRODC Vice Chair Lauren Jasinski

Nov 16th, 2020 59m 50s

In this episode, I discuss the results and implications of the 2020 general election with Lauren Jasinski, the Vice Chair of the Greater Royal Oak Democratic Club. We will talk about local, state, and federal results and what we can expect from

Community Organizing and Local Politics with GRODC Chair Tom Regan

Nov 2nd, 2020 43m 50s

In this episode we discuss what community organizing is, how it relates to police brutality, and why local politics matter. We'll provide insight into how to get involved locally and what local elected officials to pay attention to.

Bonus

"Might've taken a wrong turn there, Ted!" (pre-election commentary with Seth Proffitt)

Oct 26th, 2020 35m 26s

In this episode, we'll hear a message from State Senator Mallory McMorrow. Then, Seth and I will discuss the upcoming election, what the polls say and how they compare to 2016, and the future of the Republican party.

Absentee Process & Election Security w/ City Clerk Melanie Halas

Oct 19th, 2020 23m 55s

In this episode, we cover absentee voting, election security, and what to do if you make a mistake on your ballot. I am joined by Royal Oak City Clerk Melanie Halas to answer questions voters have had and provide information about how to make s