The Practivist Pod

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.

Episodes

April 24, 2025 59 mins

Today we talk about the mass protests all over our country and how your actions are making an impact. We also talk about yet another "Signal-gate" from the most incompetent and unqualified Secretary of Defence in our history, and give you some new guidance with this week’s Chop Wood Carry Water list. Then we have a great interview with one of our frontline CA Congressmembers and former NASA Director, George Whitesides.

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Today we talk about the constitutional crisis we have definitely entered, an update on the SAVE act, an update on the budget bill, and an update on our overall mental health. Then we talk about the trump regime’s legal challenges and their authoritarian impulse to ignore the rulings of the court, with the founder of MSW Media and the host of The Daily Beans and Mueller She Wrote, Allison Gill.

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April 10, 2025 63 mins

This week we’ve got an imminent budget resolution vote, a vote on the so-called “SAVE” act and, oh yeah… global markets tumbling because of the stupidest tariffs in our history. Then we’re joined by one of the sharpest minds in Democratic strategy—pollster, author, and truth-teller Cornell Belcher. We dig into what the data’s telling us, and how Democrats can win in the midterms!

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April 3, 2025 67 mins

Today we talk about massive victories in Wisconsin, Republicans’ shrinking margins in Florida, Cory Booker’s history-making speech (and bladder) and Tesla’s catastrophic new sales numbers. And then we have a very hopeful interview with Yasmin Radji, the Executive Director of Swing Left, about how we can and will win back the House in 2026!

Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286

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Today we talk about the ridiculous ineptitude of “signal-gate”, the trump regime’s newest effort to end democratically run elections, and speaking of elections, some hopeful results across the Country. Then we have a very informative and important interview about protecting our Social Security with the President of Social Security Works PAC, and former member of the band Sha Na Na, Jon “Bowzer” Bauman!

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March 20, 2025 70 mins

Today we talk about ramped up attacks on our constitution by our wannabe king, the fight to protect our national parks, and our public libraries, and how the courts are responding to it all. Then we have a great conversation about using your voice and stepping up to fight back against autocracy with actor and activist, Jon Cryer!

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March 13, 2025 37 mins

Today we are talking about the Republican stopgap funding bill, the unconstitutional and very fascist abduction of Mahmoud Khalil, and we are getting you into action on the pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court election on April 1st. Joining us to help us make sense of all of that and more, is the host of “No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen,” it’s Brian Tyler Cohen!

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This week we talk about attacks on our Social Security, the now infamous and extremely dangerous oval office ambush with President Zelensky, more Telsa takedown protests, what we did instead of watching last night’s joint session of Congress, and a landmark SCOTUS decision that didn’t go Trump’s way.

Then we get a legal breakdown from one of the best in the business, former federal prosecutor and the host of “Just...

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February 27, 2025 68 mins

Today we talk about the Republican budget abomination, attacks on the Department of Education and the rising resistance to the trump/musk regime. Then joining us for our interview is the always inspiring champion for workers, families and our children, American Federation of Teachers President, Randi Weingarten.

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This is the first episode of our new weekly show where we share practical ways to make an impact, and help you navigate whatever comes next.

This week we are talking about the republican house budget bill, the effort to gut USAID, and is it safe to fly in trump’s America? And of course, we talk about what you can do about all of it.

We couldn’t ask for better guests to help kick off our show… joining u...

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February 10, 2025 1 min

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 Crav...

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November 1, 2024 20 mins

The final episode of our special 5 part series to make sure you have the knowledge and tools to make an impact on, yet again, the most important election of our lives. And it is GO TIME! GOTV weekend is here and joining to talk about how we will win together, is actress, activist, Melinda McGraw!


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Today we are diving into data driven, social science backed, campaign tactics that work, and just about anybody can implement. To explain, I am joined by the Founder of Vote Rev, and one of the key architects of Vote Tripling, Robert Reynolds Gambhir.

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Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve

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Today I am joined by communications and messaging expert, founder of ASO Communications and host of the Words To Win By podcast, Anat Shenker-Osorio. As we are all knocking on doors and making calls to voters (right…) Anat is going to make sure that we are being effective with our words and also tell us about ways we can “Amplify” winning messages with social media.

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This is part two of our special 5 part series to make sure you have the knowledge and tools to make an impact on, yet again… the most important election of our lives! We are joined by Ross Morales Rocketto, the co-founder of Run for Something and lead organizer for White Dudes for Harris. We have a thoughtful conversation about how we can win with white men and also help shift the perceptions of masculinity in America.

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October 4, 2024 37 mins

We are back with a special 5 part series to make sure you have the knowledge and tools to make an impact on, yet again, the most important election of our lives. And to help us do that, we are joined by the Executive Director of Swing Left, Yasmin Radjy! She’ll break down Swing Left’s key races and strategy for the next 30 days, and we will get you into action!

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October 13, 2023 16 mins
Today we have a special mini-pod message for our listeners and some news about Season 5 of the “Official Podcast of the Persistence!” Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewinpod.com www.piersonforca.com

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September 13, 2023 47 mins
Today we discuss the economy, our economic recovery, how strong it is, and how people actually feel about it. And McCarthy just launched an impeachment inquiry… Then, joining us for our interview for a really interesting convo about land use and parking, is the author of “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World”, Henry Grabar! https://fridaysforfuture.org/ Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona www.howwewi...
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August 30, 2023 51 mins
Today we skip over all of the trump indictment talk and get right to the winning our elections and saving our democracy talk! Plus drugs... Joining us to talk strategy, data and “how we win” is messaging and media expert (and Jen’s partner) Dan Ancona! Volunteer in Virginia! Find us on social: @HowWeWinPod @BluesBoySteve @jenancona @jesscraven101 www.howwewinpod.com

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After a break last week, Steve and Jess are back and we are still celebrating our win in Ohio’s special election but are also mourning the terrible tragedy in Maui. And, of course, Trump has been handed indictment number four, this time bringing 18 of his friends with him in a historic RICO case! Maui Strong Fund, Aloha United Way, Maui foodbank, Maui Humane Society (for the animals), World Central Kitchen, River of Life Mission, H...
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