Rise Above Justice Movement Podcast

Rise Above Justice Movement Podcast

The Rise Above Justice Movement Podcast amplifies voices driving social change. Unscripted, unedited, and raw conversation is our specialty. Each episode features activists, thinkers, and everyday people challenging injustice and inspiring action. Join us as we explore stories of resilience, resistance, and the power of rising above. We are deeply committed to ensuring that the stories of those who our systems have impacted are amplified, despite not being, or being under covered, by the mainstream media. Instagram: @RiseAboveJusticeMovement Website: RiseAboveJusticeMovement.com

Episodes

May 8, 2026 37 mins

In this episode, we sat down to talk with Oliver Ma, a candidate running for LT. Governor of California.

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://oliverma2026.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/electoliverma

Socials: oliverforca

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Robb Ryerse, a candidate running for Congress in Arkansas, District 03.

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://www.robbforcongress.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/robbforcongressdotcom

Socials: robbryerse

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Lauren Reinhold, a candidate running for Congress in Kansas, District 01. We were also joined by our friend of the podcast, and a surprise guest host, @TheCateRussell!

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://www.laurenforkansas.com/

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Coach LeVon Barnes, a candidate running for North Carolina House of Representatives, District 064.

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://www.levonfornc.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/levonfornc

Socials: levonfornc

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Joz Sida, a candidate running for Mayor of Fontana, California.

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://www.jozsidaforfontana.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/jozforfontana

Socials: https://www.instagram.com/jozsidaforfon...

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Erin Block, a candidate running for Williamson County, Texas County Clerk .

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://www.erinforwilco.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/erin-for-wilco

Socials: erinforwilco

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Nico Parra, a candidate running for the Georgia State House of Representatives, District 109 .

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://www.votenicoparra.com/

Donate: http://secure.actblue.com/donate/votenicoparra

Socials: votenicoparra

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Dakarai Larriett, a candidate running for United States Senate in Alabama.

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://dakarailarriett.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/dakarai-larriett-2

Socials: dakarailarriettforsenate

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As part of our new series, each week, Zachary and Gwen will be sitting down to go over the most recent headlines and breaking news stories that you may have missed. We will also have special guests, announcements, and a conversation about the issues impacting our communities.

Be sure to follow us on social media (Threads, Instagram) @RiseAboveJusticeMovement, and we are also on Facebook, BlueSky and UpScrolled.

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In this episode, we sat down and talked with our friend, collaborator, and extended member of our organizing team, Ricky Longoria, also known as @TheGayLiberal on social media.

Socials: @TheGayLiberal

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Mike Croley, a candidate running for Congress in Tennessee, District 06 .

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://croleyforcongress.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mikefortn6a

Socials: croleyforcongresstn6

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Liban Mohamed, a candidate running for Congress in Utah, District 01.

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://www.libanforcongress.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/liban-website

Socials: liban4congress

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In this episode, we sat down and talked with Sarah Ann Masse, who was a whistleblower who came forward about Harvey Weinstein.

"Sarah is an LA-based, bisexual, and invisibly disabled actor, writer, singer, producer, filmmaker, and comedian who was one of the first people to come forward about Weinstein. Since facing career retaliation due to speaking up about abuse, she launched ‘Hire Survivors Hollywood‘ – a non profit organizatio...

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with, a candidate running for .

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://www.williamcompton.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/compton4congress26

Socials: compton4ky2026

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Ardelia Holmes, a candidate running for Congress in Ohio, District 11 .

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://www.ardeliaholmes.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/ardeliaforcongress

Socials: ardeliahofficial

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Audrey Denney, a candidate running for Congress in California, District 01.

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://audreyforcongress.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/adwebsite?refcode=header

Socials: audreyforcongress

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Sarah Preu, a candidate running for Congress in Kansas, District 03 .

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://www.sarahpreu2026.com/

Donate: https://www.sarahpreu2026.com/donate

Socials: sarah4ks3rd

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Shavonne Hedgepeth, a candidate running for Congress in Maryland, District 04.

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://voteshavonneforcongress.com/

Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/shavonne-hedgepeth-4?ref=website

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In this episode, we sat down to talk with Jeromie Whalen, a candidate running for Congress in Massachusetts, District 01.

This episode is part of our growing Candidate Series, where we interview, highlight, and shine a light on progressive candidates running for various elected offices across the country.

Website: https://www.whalenforcongressma.com/

Donate: jeromiewhalen

Socials: jeromiewhalen

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In this episode, we sat down and talked with Sami Siteman, an independent music artist and songwriter.

In this episode, we talked about what it's like being an independent music artist and shattering mental health stigma.

Website: https://www.samisiteman.com/

Socials: samisitemanmusic

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