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
Mini-Pod! Run 4 Democracy
For today's Mini-Pod, we are talking to Andy Keeton, the founder of “Run4Democracy”. Prior to starting Run4Democracy, Andy had never been actively involved in politics. Now, he’s spearheading a fundr…
00:12:23 |
Sat 15 Aug 2020
Basta Trump and Viva Harris with Héctor Sánchez Barba
We have a Veep! Mariah shares her experience working with Senator Harris and what she brings to the ticket. Then Héctor Sánchez Barba, the Executive Director and CEO of Mi Familia Vota, talks about h…
00:42:23 |
Wed 12 Aug 2020
Fighting Fair with Stacey Abrams
Joining us today is the incredible Stacey Abrams! Get ready to call your Reps because she’s got some important actions for all of us, some recommendations for fighting voter suppression in your commu…
00:48:41 |
Wed 05 Aug 2020
Into The Arena with Ravi Gupta
Joining us today is Ravi Gupta -- Obama alum, co-founder of Arena and co-host of the “Majority 54” Podcast. We talk about how Arena is training a new generation of candidates and campaign professiona…
00:52:13 |
Wed 29 Jul 2020
Mini-Pod! - Blue Revolution
For another bonus mini-pod we are talking with Dan McCool, a musician who founded the grassroots group, Blue Revolution with the simple call to action: "Join us, Beat Trump". His website is a hub for…
00:11:54 |
Sat 25 Jul 2020
Making Good Trouble with Gina Belafonte
Today we have an impactful and timely conversation with Gina Belafonte. Gina is the executive director of Sankofa.org, a social justice organization founded by her father, singer and civil rights act…
00:41:41 |
Wed 22 Jul 2020
Mini-Pod! 31st Street Swing Left
On another bonus “mini-pod” we hear from Lisa Herrick, a clinical psychologist who became politically activated in 2016 when Trump was elected. She founded a powerhouse volunteer group in Washington …
00:11:10 |
Sat 18 Jul 2020
Priority #1 with Congressman Adam Schiff
Today we are honored to be joined by the House Intelligence Committee Chair, Impeachment Manager, and everyone’s favorite thorn in Trump's side, Congressman Adam Schiff. We talk about Trump and Attor…
00:38:59 |
Wed 15 Jul 2020
Movin' On with Reggie Hubbard
Joining us today is Reggie Hubbard from MoveOn… and Bernie Sanders’ 2016 campaign… and formerly Joe Biden’s advance team. He’s going to talk to us about some important calls to action you can take to…
00:55:47 |
Wed 08 Jul 2020
Mini-Pod! DC Statehood
This is a special, How We Win, Mini-Pod! We talk with Stasha Rhodes, the Campaign Director of 51 for 51, a pro-D.C. statehood coalition of groups committed to equal rights and representation for the …
00:10:10 |
Sat 04 Jul 2020
Pop Politics with Ira Madison III
Joining us today to help break down the historic month of June, is the host of Crooked Media’s “Keep It” podcast, Ira Madison III. We talk about the entertainment industry, how pop culture intersects…
00:44:35 |
Wed 01 Jul 2020
Democracy in One Pod or Less with David Litt
Joining us today is former Obama speechwriter and best selling author, David Litt. He has a new book called, "Democracy in One Book or Less: How It Works, Why It Doesn't, and Why Fixing It Is Easier …
00:46:14 |
Wed 24 Jun 2020
Father's Day Special with DeVier Pierson
It's a special Father’s Day bonus episode! We share some wisdom from our fathers, and an interview with Steve's dad, DeVier Pierson. DeVier was council to President Johnson and shares some great stor…
00:33:13 |
Sun 21 Jun 2020
Don’t Label Me with Irshad Manji
Today we have an important and challenging discussion with the author of “Don’t Label Me - An Incredible Conversation for Divided Times”, Irshad Manji. She is the founder of the Moral Courage College…
00:57:33 |
Wed 17 Jun 2020
Gaslit with Sarah Kendzior and Andrea Chalupa
We are joined by Sarah Kendzior bestselling author of “Hiding in Plain Sight” and journalist filmmaker, Andrea Chalupa. Together they host the Gaslit Nation podcast. We’ll talk about how the GOP will…
00:48:44 |
Wed 10 Jun 2020
How We Stand Together with Cornell Belcher
We are not just witnesses to history, we are the ones writing it. And we have a responsibility to stand up to injustice everywhere we see it. Joining us today is political strategist, MSNBC contribut…
00:47:20 |
Wed 03 Jun 2020
Fight Like a Mother with Shannon Watts
Today we are excited to welcome the founder of Moms Demand Action, Shannon Watts. We hear about how she created a facebook page, and started a powerful grassroots organization. We’ll also hear how Mo…
00:51:26 |
Wed 27 May 2020
Blueprint with Catherine Vaughan
Joining us today is the founder of Flippable and Swing Left’s chief strategist, Catherine Vaughan. She is going to introduce us to Swing Left's newest innovation, Blueprint! It's your personalized in…
00:37:07 |
Wed 20 May 2020
Dolores Huerta - ¡Si Se Puede!
Today we have the honor of speaking with legendary labor leader and civil rights icon, Dolores Huerta. We talk about how she organized farm workers in the sixties, how those lessons are applied today…
00:53:14 |
Wed 13 May 2020
California Fever-Dreamin’ with CA Dem Chair Rusty Hicks
Today we are California Fever-Dreamin’ with the Chair of the CA Democratic Party, Rusty Hicks. We talk about the lessons learned from the labor movement, how to build coalitions between the party and…
00:39:29 |
Wed 06 May 2020
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