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
Bans Off Our Bodies with Julie Tighe and Nury Martinez
Today we mourn more tragic shootings, motivated by hate and fueled by the racist rhetoric of the MAGA Republican party. We go inside the persistence to talk to volunteers and activists who are fighti…
01:05:04 |
Wed 18 May 2022
Burning The Boats with Ken Harbaugh
Today we talk about who’s showing up at Brett Kavanaugh’s house… and it ain’t Tobin or Squee! Plus, could Trump be back on Twitter soon? Then joining us for our interview is veteran, candidate for of…
00:46:40 |
Wed 11 May 2022
Protecting our Rights with Christine Pelosi
Today we talk about the leaked SCOTUS decision on Roe v. Wade, what it means for other “settled” laws, and why, yet again, we are facing the most important election of our lives. And joining us to he…
00:50:42 |
Wed 04 May 2022
How Strongmen Fall with Ruth Ben-Ghiat
Today we talk about the future of Twitter, a treasure trove of January 6 text messages, and Trump fined $10,000 a day! We’ll tell you why... And speaking of Trump, joining us for our interview is Rut…
00:57:03 |
Wed 27 Apr 2022
Saving Our Planet with Ty and Brock Benefiel
Today we talk about what happens now that a major mask mandate has been struck down by a Trump appointed judge and how you can make the best possible decisions to stay safe. And just in time for Eart…
00:41:11 |
Wed 20 Apr 2022
Power to the People with Rick Smith
Today we talk about the Biden administration’s commitment to protecting our communities from guns. It couldn’t come at a more critical moment. Then joining us for our interview is the host of the Ric…
00:57:20 |
Wed 13 Apr 2022
Civic Hindsight with Mila Atmos
Today we talk about the incredible feat of organizing that Amazon employees have accomplished and look forward to a history-making moment on the Supreme Court. Also, joining us for our interview is a…
00:38:05 |
Wed 06 Apr 2022
Lessons from John Lewis with Kabir Sehgal
Today we are NOT talking about the Oscars, but we ARE talking about Trump crimes, missing call logs, a SCOTUS wife, two bills, (a really good one, and a really bad one), and republican gerrymandering…
00:50:40 |
Wed 30 Mar 2022
Active Peace with Reggie Hubbard
Today we are making the space to celebrate the imminent confirmation of the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson. And joining us for our interview is teacher, activi…
00:51:57 |
Wed 23 Mar 2022
Being a Patriot with Governor Deval Patrick
Today we say gay, loud and proud, in solidarity with students around the country. Plus, shocking news about a DC conservative power couple. It won’t surprise you but, still pretty outrageous. And joi…
00:55:00 |
Wed 16 Mar 2022
Getting the Good Info with Tara McGowan
Today, as we continue to be horrified by Putin’s war on the Ukraine and inspired by the Ukrainian and Russian resistance, we are going to focus on how we get our information, what messages get throug…
00:52:00 |
Wed 09 Mar 2022
State of the Democracy with Ravi Gupta
There is so much to cover this week from Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, to a historic Supreme Court nomination and President Biden’s first State of the Union address. So joining us to help us break it …
00:46:36 |
Wed 02 Mar 2022
Holding the House with Christy Smith
Today, the GOP finally releases a platform to run on for the midterms and it's… exactly what you think... Q has been unveiled and turns out… it’s exactly who you think… And Trump’s new social media t…
00:50:43 |
Wed 23 Feb 2022
Go Back To Where You Came From with Wajahat Ali
Today Steve and Mariah talk about a landmark settlement for the families of Sandy Hook victims, 4 years after the Parkland shooting, the ongoing rise in opioid deaths in our country and what legislat…
01:01:31 |
Wed 16 Feb 2022
The Meidas Touch with Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas
Today while the GOP has made its platform of sedition official, we gear up for the midterms with some maybe, sorta, encouraging redistricting news. Then joining us for our interview are all three co-…
00:51:23 |
Wed 09 Feb 2022
Crooked Politics with Shaniqua McClendon
Today while republicans who voted against the infrastructure package start bragging about the infrastructure package... that they didn’t vote for… we talk about the impact it is starting to make in o…
00:44:05 |
Wed 02 Feb 2022
Bringing Dark Money to Light with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse
Today Steve and Mariah discuss the escalating tensions in the Ukraine, and the escalating troubles for the Trump crime family. Then, joining us for our interview is Rhode Island Senator Sheldon White…
00:50:42 |
Wed 26 Jan 2022
Looking Up with Ron Perlman
Today we talk about breaking news from the inquiry into January 6, the latest on the John Lewis voting protection bill, and a big step from the Biden Administration in the fight against covid. And St…
00:54:23 |
Wed 19 Jan 2022
How We Citizen with Baratunde Thurston
Today we talk about new stepped-up efforts to protect voting rights and change filibuster rules, escalating legal troubles in Georgia for the former guy, and how you can join the fight for our Voting…
01:09:35 |
Wed 12 Jan 2022
Getting 2022 Ready!
Happy New Year to you all! It’s a New Year and we are going to look ahead to 2022 with some exciting changes to “How We Win” as well. But before we look too far ahead, there is important action to ta…
00:20:26 |
Wed 05 Jan 2022
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