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
How We Persist with Neisha Blandin
Today we wrap up this year and look forward to the next with Swing Left’s Head of Political Strategy, Neisha Blandin. It’s the perfect way to take stock of where we are in the fight for our Democracy…
00:31:12 |
Wed 22 Dec 2021
How We Fight with Rep. Sharice Davids
On today’s show we talk about the recent SCOTUS decision on Abortion rights and what one Democratic Governor is doing about it, Mark Meadows’ Jan. 6th text threads, and filibuster reform??? Then join…
00:41:25 |
Wed 15 Dec 2021
Getting Candid with Jason Kander and Melinda McGraw
Mariah is off so joining us today is actress, activist, and Steve's wife, Melinda McGraw! We talk about the Justice department, Rep. Nunes’ "retirement," and what it’s like to have a love scene with …
00:58:31 |
Wed 08 Dec 2021
Combating our Climate Crisis with CA Assemblymember Laura Friedman
Today, Mariah and Steve talk about the attack on Roe vs. Wade and its chances with our now conservative-leaning Supreme Court, GOP clowns in Congress, and what happens when a city hits a vaccination …
00:48:08 |
Wed 01 Dec 2021
How We Win With Words with Anat Shenker-Osorio
Mariah is back just in time for our Thanksgiving episode! We will catch up with her about all the highs and lows of the week, of which there are many. And joining us for our interview in what is beco…
01:13:58 |
Wed 24 Nov 2021
Pantsuited with Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers
We’ve got a lot of good news happening this week! Biden has signed the Infrastructure bill into law, Justice is being served to Bannon, Alex Jones, and others, and the world is coming together to add…
00:33:11 |
Wed 17 Nov 2021
Infrastructure Week! with Scott Dworkin
Infrastructure week is finally here, kids are getting Covid vaccines, and more subpoenas are being handed down to former Trump officials by the Jan. 6th commission. There are a lot of reasons for hop…
00:48:55 |
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Election Breakdown with Jennifer Bendery
It’s been a week for Democrats… We have results from the Virginia election and are processing what it means for Democrats moving forward. We are also seeing light at the end of the infrastructure tun…
00:56:32 |
Thu 04 Nov 2021
Deep Into Digital with Nick Knudsen
Today we talk about the Jan. 6 insurrection co-conspirators, the Facebook papers, and election week! (Virginia of course but also all over the country). And we go deep into digital organizing with ac…
00:51:51 |
Wed 27 Oct 2021
Nice White Ladies with Jessie Daniels
Today we talk about Bannon, Buttigieg, the supply chain, Ahmed Aubry, and how you can help Democrats win in Virginia. Then Jessie Daniels joins us for our interview. She’s an expert on Internet manif…
00:59:43 |
Wed 20 Oct 2021
Paying Attention with Alonzo Bodden and VA Delegate Wendy Gooditis
Helping us break down the week and share our reasons for hope is comedian, regular panel member on NPR’s Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me, and host of the Who’s Paying Attention? podcast, Alonzo Bodden! And b…
00:48:14 |
Wed 13 Oct 2021
Countdown to Virginia with Katie Sponsler
Today we talk, Build Back Better, unions, whistleblowers and Virginia! And joining us to help us talk about Virginia is Air Force veteran and candidate for Virginia House of Delegates, Katie Sponsler…
00:46:09 |
Wed 06 Oct 2021
Writing All the Letters! with Vote Forward
Today we have a special mini-pod to share some exciting news about letter writing! Scott Forman and Emily Wasserman from Vote Forward join us to share their findings from the 2020 election. Spoiler a…
00:24:03 |
Fri 01 Oct 2021
The Sum of Us with Heather McGhee
Today we are watching as Congress is on the verge of passing historic investments in our country all while trying to avoid a government shutdown. Joining us for our interview is progressive advocate …
01:12:33 |
Wed 29 Sep 2021
Saving America with Jon Favreau
On today’s show, Democrats begin work on legislation to curb Presidential power abuses, the first lawsuit emerges over the Texas abortion ban, and the FDA is on track to approve vaccinations for ages…
00:53:41 |
Wed 22 Sep 2021
Building Community with David Berrios
A busy month on the Hill kicks off and today, we break down the senate’s new Freedom to Vote Act. We also keep our eyes peeled on the “pro-insurrectionist” rally at the Capitol on Saturday, and get y…
00:37:44 |
Wed 15 Sep 2021
100 Reasons for Hope with VA State Senator Jennifer McClellan
It’s our 100th episode! Mariah and Steve talk about what they've learned from 100 interviews and 100 reasons for hope. We also talk Statehouses, with Virginia State Senator Jennifer McClellan. She ta…
00:42:27 |
Wed 08 Sep 2021
World Letter Writing Day with Keiko Agena and Scott Forman
Today our show is graced by the lovely and talented actor Keiko Agena! You probably know her work on Gilmore Girls, Prodigal Son (and lots more) but you may not know that she is a super-volunteer and…
00:46:32 |
Wed 01 Sep 2021
Making Sense of the Census with Ryan Quinn
Today we are bringing back “The Ryan Report” with Swing Left’s campaign director, Ryan Quinn! We talk about the recent Census data, and what it all means for the rising American electorate, redistric…
00:34:59 |
Wed 25 Aug 2021
Spilling the Beans with Dr. Allison Gill
Joining us today is the force behind the “Mueller She Wrote” and the “Daily Beans” podcasts, Dr. Allison Gill. AG is a veteran and a former employee at the Department of Veterans Affairs. We talk abo…
00:43:23 |
Wed 18 Aug 2021
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