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
The Big Send with Scott Forman and Steve Phillips
What’s the most effective way to reach voters while you are staying home? Writing letters! Specifically GOTV letters from Vote Forward! We are excited to announce “The Big Send” and to tell us more a…
00:53:43 |
Thu 30 Apr 2020
Pantsuit Civics with Ben Sheehan and Pantsuit Politics
Today we are looking inside the Constitution with the author of the new book, “OMG WTF Does The Constitution Actually Say?",Ben Sheehan. But before we do that, our show is infused with a grace filled…
00:58:14 |
Wed 22 Apr 2020
How We Protect Our Voting Rights with Ari Berman
Protecting our Democracy is at the top of our minds as we prepare for the most important election of our lives, during the most unprecedented time in our lives. So today we hear from voting rights ex…
00:44:07 |
Wed 15 Apr 2020
"Mrs. America" and the ERA with Kate Kelly and Dahvi Waller
This week, while we are staying home and staying safe, we want to make sure you are informed AND have some great TV to watch. So for today’s episode we focus on the Equal Rights Amendment. We’ll hear…
00:50:40 |
Wed 08 Apr 2020
Virtual Organizing with Ben Wikler
Joining us today is Ben Wikler -- head of the Wisconsin Democratic Party. They have a big fight on their hands next week, and their election is still on! Ben breaks down what’s going on and how volun…
00:44:19 |
Wed 01 Apr 2020
Flattening The Curve with Markos Moulitsas and Nathan Rubin
Joining us to discuss the news of the day and help us with this week’s “to do list”, is the founder of Daily Kos, Markos Moulitsas. We talk about the importance of staying home, what we should be doi…
00:47:56 |
Wed 25 Mar 2020
Stay at Home Activism with Dr. Karen North and Marisa Kanof
As we are all dealing with new challenges during the coronavirus pandemic, we are going to talk about what organizing and communicating look like as we stay home to flatten the curve. We are joined b…
00:45:58 |
Wed 18 Mar 2020
How We Win the Rust Belt with Senator Russ Feingold
On today’s episode, Mariah and Steve talk about how to stay productive while social distancing. Then we talk to former Wisconsin Senator Russ Feingold about what we need to do to win in the rust belt…
00:47:03 |
Wed 11 Mar 2020
Un-Trumping America with Dan Pfeiffer
Today we have a very special post-Super Tuesday pod and are joined by Former Senior Advisor to President Obama, Co-host of Pod Save America, and Author of the great new book, “Un-Trumping America”, D…
00:48:31 |
Thu 05 Mar 2020
Annise Parker & Piper Perabo, A Pair of Progressive Political Powerhouses
On today’s episode, we are joined by actress and activist, Piper Perabo! She shares her experiences jumping into this work, knocking on doors, and getting arrested at the Kavanaugh hearings. It’s bee…
00:56:03 |
Wed 26 Feb 2020
Obama's Improbable Campaign with Chris Liddell-Westefeld
Today we are joined by Obama alum and author, Chris Liddell-Westefeld. After joining the campaign in 2007, Chris spent 5 years on the Obama White House staff. In 2014, Chris began documenting the sto…
00:52:26 |
Wed 19 Feb 2020
How We Persevere with Sandra Fluke
Today we hear from Sandra Fluke! She’s the activist and attorney that Rush Limbaugh went after a few years back -- the same skeevy Rush Limbaugh who was recently given a Presidential Medal of Freedom…
00:52:28 |
Wed 12 Feb 2020
Art, Activism, and Impeachment with Barbara and Nicole Boxer
Today’s episode is about the intersection between the arts and activism. First we are joined by actors Jonathan Del Arco and Tara Karsian. We talk about the Hollywood-DC connection and tease the Osca…
01:02:49 |
Wed 05 Feb 2020
It’s Iowa with Congresswoman Cindy Axne
On today’s episode we discuss the Iowa caucuses with Iowa Representative Cindy Axne. She gives us a look at how the caucuses work, how they help other important races, and why Iowans are ready for th…
00:43:00 |
Wed 29 Jan 2020
How We Roar at Women’s March LA 2020
It’s a star-studded and powerful episode. We take you backstage at the Women’s March Los Angeles where we interviewed activists and celebrities like Yvette Nicole Brown, Rosanna Arquette, Lea Thompso…
00:45:39 |
Wed 22 Jan 2020
Swing Left 2020 Strategy Call
For our 20th episode, we’re talking about Swing Left’s plan for 2020! Swing Left’s leadership recently held a national organizing call with details about the plan for this year and most importantly, …
01:03:01 |
Wed 15 Jan 2020
Get 2020 Ready! With Communications Expert Anat Shenker-Osorio
We are kicking off 2020 with communications expert, Anat Shenker-Osorio. She talks about how well our Presidential candidates are communicating, how she advised the Senate Dems to talk about impeachm…
00:56:51 |
Wed 08 Jan 2020
What Gives Us Hope
We’ve got a special Holiday episode today. With all of the turmoil and uncertainty in the news, we are going to focus on what is giving us hope. It’s a look back at what we learned from some of the i…
00:33:29 |
Tue 24 Dec 2019
Inside the DNC with Co-Chair Michael Blake
Today we go inside the Democratic National Committee with DNC Co-Chair and Assemblymember from the Bronx, Michael Blake. We talk about the DNC’s strategy to win in 2020, where and who we need to enga…
00:50:56 |
Wed 18 Dec 2019
The Pelosi Way and Christine Pelosi
On today’s episode… Christine Pelosi! She’s got a new book out about House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. And she shares some great anecdotes about how her mom operates in leadership, what she doesn’t discuss…
00:50:45 |
Wed 11 Dec 2019
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