The Practivist Pod
Democracy is hanging by a thread, but our work as citizens is about being resilient and persistent so that together, we can build the future we want to see. That’s why we’re launching The Practivist Pod — the practice of activism made practical.
If you’re looking for ways to get engaged, or just looking for ways to stay sane… we want to help you navigate what comes next. It’s an exciting collaboration with political dynamo Jess Craven, author of the Chop Wood Carry Water newsletter, and grassroots organizer Steve Pierson, host of the How We Win podcast. Each week on The Practivist Pod, we’ll share important conversations with changemakers, give you practical ways to make an impact, have some fun, and inspire hope.
This is more than a podcast — it's a place for our community to grow our practice of advocacy for justice, equity, and progress. Action is the best antidote for anxiety, and joy is a revolutionary act, so subscribe to The Practivist Pod today.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 45 minutes
- Episodes
- 235
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
Our Top Priority with Rep. Brendan Boyle
Today we talk about the latest on the Epstein files, including today’s press conference with 15 of the victims, the disastrous unraveling of the CDC, Trump’s 5 billion dollar crypto haul, and more pr…
On The Front Lines with Representative Dave Min
As trump threatens to bring the military into other blue cities on the pretense of fighting crime, the epidemic of gun violence once again goes unanswered by republicans as we reel from yet another s…
Tip Of The Spear with LACDP Chair Mark Ramos
Today we talk about the redistricting push in Texas (the bad racist one) and the redistricting push in California (the one that might save our democracy). And because republicans can’t win without pu…
State of Play with Dr. Sara Sadhwani
Today we talk about Trump’s DC invasion slash distraction, and Trump’s new MAGA Bureau of Labor statistics pick. A job that is way more important than it sounds. Then we talk all things redistricting…
Fighting Fire with Fire with Texas Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez
Today we talk about the terrible job numbers and trump’s authoritarian response, the Texas and now national redistricting fight, and the Epstein oversight subpoena, but we are NOT talking about Trump…
Amplify! with Nick Knudsen
Today we discuss Trump's continuing no good very bad terrible week both at home and abroad as the Epstein scandal and his asinine trade wars create the lowest approval ratings in the first 6 months e…
Undaunted with Santiago Mayer
Today we talk about the Epstein scandal that just shut down the House of Representatives, Stephen Colbert’s insane cancellation, and what we want you to do on Congress’s extra-long recess! And then S…
Protecting Our Vote with Jackie Lopez
Today, we talk about the Epstein upset that’s roiling MAGA world, a vicious rescissions package in the senate and how it relates to disaster preparedness. And then Steve has a great conversation abou…
Standing Our Ground with Rep. Ro Khanna
After a tragic week of news, we talk about devastating floods in Texas and in New Mexico, why the so-called “Alligator Allcatraz” needs a new name, and how republicans want to make medicaid recipient…
Taking The Field with Jason Berlin
Today as the “Big Ugly Bullshit Bill” has passed the Senate, it now goes to the House where thanks to you, its fate is uncertain. We talk about what could happen next and what it could mean for the m…
Active Peace with Reggie Hubbard
Today we talk about the electoral earthquake that just happened in New York City, the ongoing debacle that is Trump’s war in Iran, and how the Big BS Budget bill will affect rural hospitals. And then…
Flexing our Power with Charles Douglas III
Today as we continue to celebrate the historic turnout on Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protests, we are also focused on our work to save our healthcare, push back on the Big-BS-Bill, and avoid going to …
Be Like Water with Kalaya'an Mendoza
As we are living through an attempted militarized authoritarian take over of our country, we are reporting from the ground about what is really happening in the streets of Los Angeles. And so that yo…
Hot Democracy Summer with Rep. Jamie Raskin
Today, in addition to talking about the latest revelations on the republican budget abomination, we are going to report back from our surprisingly inspiring weekend at the California Democratic Party…
Protecting Our Care with Laura Packard
Today we are talking about pardons, attacks on education (with Harvard fighting back), how we can protect the judiciary, and how we stand up to the felon and wannabe king occupying the White House. A…
Mother Knows Best with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Today we talk about the Republican “death bill” that is on the move, now with cuts to Medicare too, and the bogus charges filed against a Dem Congressmember for doing her Constitutionally mandated jo…
The Big Grift with Wajahat Ali
Today we drill down on the fight to save our health care and break down what exactly is in this Republican reconciliation budget bill. (They keep adding stuff). And then Steve has a conversation abou…
Code Blue with Amy Brenneman (and Pete Buttigieg)
Today Jess is in DC with virtually every other left-leaning video content creator in America. (If it’s slow on TikTok that’s why). She reports back on some great speeches and brings us a very special…
Fired Up with Shannon Watts
Today, as we have somehow made our way through the most horrific and disastrous first hundred days of any United States presidency in our history, we are going to focus on the top ten wins we have ha…
First Hundred Days with Representative George Whitesides
Today we talk about the mass protests all over our country and how your actions are making an impact. We also talk about yet another "Signal-gate" from the most incompetent and unqualified Secretary …