We’re bringing you an episode of a new podcast we think you’ll love: The Amendment. A new podcast about gender, politics, and power from The 19th News and Wonder Media Network, The Amendment is hosted by award-winning journalist and 19th editor

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A Conversation with ActBlue’s Tamara Wilds Lawson

Dec 13th, 2022 14m 42s

The midterms were a turning point in the political season, all thanks to voters like you turning out to the polls. In today’s bonus episode, A’shanti sits down with Tamara Wilds Lawson, the Movement, Issue, and Charitable Organizations (MICO) D

Uplifting the Black Vote with LaTosha Brown

Nov 8th, 2022 37m 45s

It’s election day: the time to exercise our constitutional right to vote. While it should be simple to cast a ballot, it's often not. And that’s not by accident. The Black vote has never truly been protected, and many states are passing new leg

America’s Inescapable Racial Violence Problem

Nov 1st, 2022 43m 50s

Though many view it as an ugly relic of the past, violence against Black and brown folks is still a massive problem in the United States. A’shanti brings on Melanie Campbell, the president and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Partic

Investing in the Future through Education

Oct 25th, 2022 36m 26s

Not only is the classroom the gateway to education, it’s also the first place we learn about ourselves. Growing up, so many Black and brown kids learn not just about math and science, but about racism, microaggressions, and the world through th

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BONUS: From Talk Easy: Reimagining Politics with Congresswoman Cori Bush

Oct 23rd, 2022 57m 38s

Here's a special episode from the Pushkin podcast Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso. Every week on Talk Easy, Sam invites an activist, artist, or politician to come to the table and speak from the heart – in ways you probably haven't heard from them b

A Uniquely American Problem: the Gun Violence Epidemic

Oct 18th, 2022 41m 28s

Gun violence is a uniquely American problem that has only gotten worse in recent years. In 2020, there were nearly 50,000 gun related deaths in the United States. However, in June 2022, gun violence prevention advocates saw a victory when Presi

Immigrant Rights are Human Rights

Oct 11th, 2022 36m 54s

Immigrants are a huge part of what makes America…America. And in recent months, we’ve seen an increasing number of immigrants arrive at our southern border, many of them fleeing violence and persecution to claim asylum in the United States. A’

Let’s Give Money to Black Women

Oct 4th, 2022 36m 27s

The economy impacts all of us, but economic issues disproportionately impact Black and brown women. In this episode, A’shanti speaks with organizer Hope Wollensack, who is the founding Executive Director of the Georgia Resilience and Opportunit

The Truth About Environmental Racism

Sep 27th, 2022 31m 57s

Youth climate activist Nalleli Cobo grew up in South Central Los Angeles across the street from a toxic oil drilling site. From a young age, she experienced headaches, nosebleeds, asthma, body spasms, and at age 19, she was diagnosed with cance

Rebuilding the House: A Post-Roe Conversation

Sep 20th, 2022 40m 37s

The overturning of Roe v. Wade was one of the most sensational events of the year, though not for the better. In the season 9 premiere, A’shanti sits down with Oriaku Njoku, the new executive director for the National Network for Abortion Funds

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Midterm Matters: BGG Season 9

Sep 13th, 2022 2m 25s

It’s been quite a year for voters. From the overturn of Roe v Wade, to spiking inflation rates, to ever-increasing violence against our communities, the decisions we make at the polls are as important as ever. The Brown Girls Guide to Politics

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BONUS: Ordinary Equality — Hanging On to a Future

Jun 29th, 2022 27m 34s

Well, here we are. We're on the other side of what we've been talking about for years. Roe v. Wade has been struck down, and for the first time in our lifetime, abortion is no longer protected.In our first episode, Kate and Jamia talk to folks

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Eyes on Georgia: A Conversation with Fair Fight Action

May 31st, 2022 28m 15s

Thanks to our sponsor, Fair Fight Action. Fair Fight Action’s social media channels are:Twitter: @fairfightactionFacebook: @fairfightactionInstagram: @fairfightactionAnd Civics for the Culture, FFA's youth voter educational series can be found

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BONUS: Ordinary Equality — The End of Roe v. Wade

May 4th, 2022 30m 36s

Given the Supreme Court leak, we're bringing you a bonus episode from the show Ordinary Equality. Executive Producer Jenny Kaplan sat down with OE Hosts Kate Kelly and Jamia Wilson to talk about what comes next in a post-Roe v. Wade world.

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Introducing...The Accidental Activist!

Apr 15th, 2022 2m 13s

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SCOTUS and Reproductive Rights: Fighting the Same Fight

Apr 12th, 2022 35m 14s

Thanks to our sponsors Fair Fight Action and ActBlue.Learn more about the fight for reproductive rights with resources from NARAL:The Guttmacher Institute is a leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproduct

Women Bring the Vote

Apr 5th, 2022 34m 20s

Thanks to our sponsors Fair Fight Action and ActBlue. The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A’shanti Gholar leads conversations with women chang

SCOTUS Needs Ketanji Brown Jackson

Mar 29th, 2022 27m 23s

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Lessons Learned: A Conversation with ActBlue

Mar 22nd, 2022 34m 45s

Thanks to our sponsor ActBlue.The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A’shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changing the face of politics

How to Make a Stronger Democracy

Mar 15th, 2022 28m 40s

Thanks to our sponsors Fair Fight Action and ActBlue.The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A’shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changi

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Bonus: From Getting Even with Anita Hill: Reimagining 1991

Mar 8th, 2022 5m 57s

You can listen to Getting Even with Anita Hill at https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/gettingevenbgg. The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A’shanti Gho

We Are the Backbone of Our Communities

Mar 1st, 2022 25m 25s

Thanks to our sponsors Fair Fight Action and ActBlue.The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in media coverage. Host A’shanti Gholar leads conversations with women changi

Small Starts, Big Victories

Feb 22nd, 2022 32m 16s

Thanks to our sponsors Fair Fight Action and ActBlue.Please take our survey here: https://wondermedianetwork.com/bggsurveyThe Brown Girls Guide to Politics Podcast is all about amplifying the voices of women who are too often forgotten in medi