Beyond Resistance Pod
Beyond Resistance: Local politics and how to build Blue Power in a Red Community and Start Winning! With Jennifer Austin and Sarah Schulz
Episodes
On this episode, Sarah and Jennifer interview Chedrick (Yes it’s pronounced like Cheryl) Greene, who’s running for Michigan’s 35th Senate District — covering Saginaw, Midland, and Bay City, aka the land of hardworking folks and very opinionated snow.
Who’s Chedrick?
He’s basically the Avengers if the Avengers were just one guy:
• 30 year Marine veteran who made Sergeant Major (peak of the enlisted world).
• Fire captain, me...
Strap in, folks, because this week’s episode of Beyond Resistance is a whole vibe: part political strategy, part existential dread, part cough drop powered survival. Jennifer kicks things off sounding like a chipmunk who swallowed a bag of Ricola, and honestly? It only adds to the ambiance.
The duo dives head first into Leftist-on-Leftist crime on Threads, where Jennifer encounters the classic hot take: “Democrats need to get ou...
Ever wonder what it takes to build blue power in a sea of red? Spoiler: It’s not magic—it’s people, passion, and a dash of tech savvy. In this episode of Beyond Resistance, Sarah Schulz and Jennifer Austin share how everyday conversations are fueling a grassroots glow-up.
The Spark:
Jennifer’s fired up because people—especially young folks—are eager to get involved. From swim meets to rainbow-filled birthday parties, she’s meet...
Sarah and Jennifer talk about resisting the urge to respond to rage-bait trolls, navigating healthcare absurdities, and the discipline of channeling that fire into action. They then break down what it really means to show up--intentionally, consistently, and authentically--in red-leaning communities. From PTA meetings to swim meets to musicals: there is always a chance to make an impression and build blue power!
Find the Bluepri...
What if changing the world doesn’t start with debate . . . but with thread, zines, and a room full of strangers? Sarah and Jennifer talk with Shannon Downey--craftavist, activist, and author--about building community through creativity, slow relationship-building, and neighborhood connections. They unpack why power grows one person at a time, why activism isn’t instant gratification, and how a crafternoon and curiosity can open doo...
Sarah and Jennifer welcome Virginia organizer and campaign worker Jiamie Pyles who is fresh from a cycle of big Democratic wins to talk about how the real magic happens on porches, not pundit panels. They unpack why community-rooted campaigning is the secret sauce behind Virginia’s momentum and reveal which emoji represents the state of politics today. Hint: it's not a smiley face . . .
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From Capitol Hill to Crooked Con, Sarah and Jennifer recap their wild trip to DC last week. Jennifer had the chance to fangirl over her favorite podcast hosts (though she's still bummed she missed her parasocial best friend Jon Lovett), Sarah had some tips for how to make Crooked Con even more amazing, and they both agreed that Sarah McBride's Comms Team is the best (and most fun!) group of staffers in DC! Okay, one of the best. (T...
It’s a running joke—but also 100% true. The hosts of Beyond Resistance look ahead to the 2026 election, talk timelines, tactics, and why bottom-up change matters most. Expect laughter, lamination, and a healthy dose of hope as they prep for Crooked Con and remind us: democracy isn’t dying—it’s carpooling to DC.
We’re one year out, y’all — and this isn’t the warm-up lap. It’s the race. LFG!
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Sarah and Jennifer sit down with activist coach and author Omkari L. Williams to talk about Microactivism—making change without burning out (or needing a bullhorn) and the importance of every single act of activism no matter the size. They swap stories of teenage revolutionaries, spreadsheet love/hate, joy as a strategy, fancy pajamas, and one guy named Milton with the world’s most powerful sound system. It’s proof that small moves...
Coming off the high of the No Kings 2.0 rallies, Jennifer and Sarah unpack the contradictions lighting up their comment sections — and dive into Step 2 of the Blueprint for Building Blue Power: how to map and grow community influence intentionally, not accidentally. Then, just when things get too strategic, they take on the ultimate test of patience and precision — how to make the perfect hard-boiled egg.
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Our hosts celebrate weddings, democracy, and the glorious kazoo as they launch the Beyond Resistance Blueprint, a practical, heart-centered guide for grassroots organizers in red places, and dive into the first step: turning political relationships from “what can you do for me” to “what can we build together.” Come for the inspiration, stay for the receipts, charts, real tactical guidance, and contagious optimism.
This week, Sarah and Jennifer are fired up — and Congresswoman Haley Stevens is here to help channel that heat into real power.
The episode kicks off with the hosts unpacking the week’s whiplash: ICE raids in Chicago, political hypocrisy that’s reached Olympic levels, and the growing impossibility of knowing what’s true in a fractured media landscape. But instead of despair, they pivot to determination — because staying mad isn’...
This week, Sarah and Jennifer get fired up on everything from Broadway bangers to breaking the “Midland is forever red” myth. Inspired by Ta-Nehisi Coates, Hamilton, and Suffs, they dig into why progress is “possible but not guaranteed” and how planting imperfect seeds locally can flip whole regions. Also on deck: the absurdity of Democrats banking on being the “least hated” party, the heartbreak of normalizing gun violence headcou...
This week on Beyond Resistance, Sarah and Jennifer roll without a guest but bring plenty of fire—spilling about their upcoming trip to Crooked Con, boldly pitching themselves to Crooked Media (because why not shoot your shot?), and reflecting on the power of truly knowing your community when building blue power in red places. They share the high-energy vibes from a recent Tuscola Dems meeting, swap notes on messaging that actually ...
Sarah and Jennifer welcome Ashley Kindsvatter and Sara Petrie (no fights over 'with an h' or 'without an h' broke out) from the United SHE Stands podcast. They talk empowerment and action, and discover the challenge of 4 people talking at once on Teams. Plus, Hochul FINALLY endorsing Mamdani, Christian Nationalism, the unhinged MAGA reaction to Kirk murder, manipulative algorithms, the warning labels we each should carry around and...
Sarah and Jennifer are joined by Alaynah Smith to discuss the horrific murder of political personality Charlie Kirk and what it means for politics, activism, and protesting here on out. Yes, they're in a coffee shop. No, they didn't plan on the mic feedback (it's cut out so no ear damage), and they're trying out new portable mics. (Going back to the big dogs after this!) They'll get into reactions from local teens, their own fears,...
From purpose-driven politics to oyster farmers running for Senate, this week’s Beyond Resistance pod is all about planting seeds of change (yes, we quoted Hamilton), ditching cookie-crumb scarcity mindsets, and keeping it real about life, legacy, and litter boxes. Sarah and Jennifer serve up inspiration, laughs, and a sneak peek at their October 14th Blueprint drop—you’ll leave fired up and debating whether you’re a dog person, cat...
What's better than two Michigan activists kibbitzing on building Blue Power? Three, of course! Sarah and Jennifer are joined by Cee Maul, a Michigan activist, organizer, community builder, and change maker (and friend!), to discuss the way to empower community members and build local Blue Power.
You've done a lot of work to plan a great event/rally/protest/meeting. But will anyone come? Jennifer and Sarah discuss the critical importance of (over)communication, the platforms to use, and the strategy behind it all. (Plus, what's firing us up: Gov. Newsom's epic trolls and Sec. Hegseth letting his misogyny show).
Jennifer and Sarah discuss current examples of Democrats actually fighting back by going outside norms and standards. They share examples and learnings of doing that locally to build Blue power and talk about how we need to see more of it on the national stage.
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