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 gras ...
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Giving Thanks with Ellen Gavin and Natasha Estrada
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Today we are giving thanks for you, our listeners, and everyone who is stepping up, however they are able, to fight back against the Trump regime and help us build a better future for us all. And Steve shares an inspiring interview with activist, writer, producer Ellen Gavin, and director, actor, Natasha Estrada. The two of them teamed up to create…
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Congress finally passed the Epstein bill overwhelmingly, dealing a huge blow to Trump and a long awaited win for the survivors. And in another blow to the Trump regime, the Texas gerrymandered maps are struck down. What a week! We discuss it all and then hear from veteran campaign consultant and communications expert Alyssa Cass about how we are cl…
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Today we’ve got a wild week to discuss as we are still reveling in our election day wins while grappling with the repercussions of the end of the budget fight. Then as Trump continues to make false claims about our elections, we talk about how safe our voting systems actually are with the President and CEO of Verified Voting, Pamela Smith. Practivi…
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How We Win with DNC Chair Ken Martin
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Today we are celebrating our huge wins all over the country in a clear repudiation of Trump and his brutal destructive policies. Democrats continue to overperform expectations. What a night! To further breakdown all of our wins and what this means for Democrats moving forward into the midterms, we speak with the Chair of the DNC, Ken Martin! Practi…
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We are now 30 days into the Trump shutdown but while Republicans enjoy their paid vacation at the expense of our health care and food assistance, it is GOTV time all over our Country! We are just days away from Election Day, so we are going to talk about how you can get involved and make an impact. Jess is traveling today so joining to help us out …
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Today we are still riding the high from our historic No Kings day of protest while the trump regime keeps the government closed, ratchets up the corruption and demos the east wing of the White House. They’re doing everything they can to stomp on our buzz, but we won’t let them! Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree …
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Today we talk about the heinous young Republican group chat uncovered by Politico and what it means about the GOP, and our young men. We also look at where we are with the Trump shutdown and what’s happening in the “hellscapes” of Portland and Chicago. Then, Steve has a conversation about voting rights and the Republican power grab with Mother Jone…
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Persuasion 2025 with Jenifer Fernandez Ancona
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Today, as the Trump regime ramps up National Guard deployments in American cities, we are talking about Democratic wins, both electorally and in messaging. Then we have a great conversation with the founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Way to Win, and host of “Charting The Way Forward”, our friend Jenifer Fernandez Ancona! Practivist Call in Numbe…
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Perspective and Hope with Robert Hubbell
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Today we were going to take a vacation like all of the Republicans in the House decided to do, but instead we are here fighting alongside Democrats to save our health care while also hiding our hands in our faces like a General summoned to Quantico. And we’ve got a great conversation filled with perspective and hope with the author of the “Today’s …
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Love at the Center with Heather Booth
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Today we discuss the continued attacks on free speech, and how we saved Kimmel and our 1st amendment, Trump’s unhinged and embarrassing performance at the UN (and on an escalator), and the impending GOP government shutdown. Then Steve has an inspiring conversation that will give you perspective and hope about this dark time with organizing icon Hea…
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Today we talk about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, particularly the attacks on free speech and lies about political violence, and we look at Trump’s tanking economy and how he really really doesn’t want us to talk about it. Then we talk to two volunteer leaders in DIY activism who are helping spread our messages of resistance and ho…
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Today while RFK jr is working to make America sick again, we talk about more regressive budget fights, and of course, the Epstein birthday card that is NOT a gift for Trump. Then we hear how we can mobilize lower propensity voters around environmental issues with the Founder of the Environmental Voter Project and “voting guru,” Nathaniel Stinnett. …
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Our Top Priority with Rep. Brendan Boyle
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Today we talk about the latest on the Epstein files, including today’s press conference with 15 of the victims, the disastrous unraveling of the CDC, Trump’s 5 billion dollar crypto haul, and more protests everywhere! Then Steve has a great conversation with the ranking member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Brendan Boyle. Practivist Cal…
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On The Front Lines with Representative Dave Min
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As trump threatens to bring the military into other blue cities on the pretense of fighting crime, the epidemic of gun violence once again goes unanswered by republicans as we reel from yet another school shooting. Then Steve has a great conversation with one of our frontline Congressmembers from California, Representative Dave Min. Practivist Call…
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Tip Of The Spear with LACDP Chair Mark Ramos
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Today we talk about the redistricting push in Texas (the bad racist one) and the redistricting push in California (the one that might save our democracy). And because republicans can’t win without putting in the fix, now Trump is attacking Vote by mail. Then we hear from someone who is at the tip of the spear in our resistance against the Trump reg…
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Today we talk about Trump’s DC invasion slash distraction, and Trump’s new MAGA Bureau of Labor statistics pick. A job that is way more important than it sounds. Then we talk all things redistricting with Professor of Politics at Pomona College and CA Redistricting Commissioner, Dr. Sara Sadhwani. Practivist Call in Number: (818) 824-4286 Jess Link…
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Fighting Fire with Fire with Texas Rep. Cassandra Garcia Hernandez
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Today we talk about the terrible job numbers and trump’s authoritarian response, the Texas and now national redistricting fight, and the Epstein oversight subpoena, but we are NOT talking about Trump’s stupid-ass rooftop stunts. Then Steve sits down with one of the Texas State Legislators that is breaking quorum and fighting the egregious gerrymand…
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Today we discuss Trump's continuing no good very bad terrible week both at home and abroad as the Epstein scandal and his asinine trade wars create the lowest approval ratings in the first 6 months ever recorded. We also talk about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Then we get some practical advice about how you can make an impact by helping…
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Today we talk about the Epstein scandal that just shut down the House of Representatives, Stephen Colbert’s insane cancellation, and what we want you to do on Congress’s extra-long recess! And then Steve has a great convo with one of the leading youth engagement leaders in the country, the founder of Voters of Tomorrow, Santiago Mayer. Practivist C…
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Today, we talk about the Epstein upset that’s roiling MAGA world, a vicious rescissions package in the senate and how it relates to disaster preparedness. And then Steve has a great conversation about the fight to protect our vote with one of the top election lawyers in the country, Elias Law Group Partner, Jackie Lopez. Practivist Call in Number: …
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After a tragic week of news, we talk about devastating floods in Texas and in New Mexico, why the so-called “Alligator Allcatraz” needs a new name, and how republicans want to make medicaid recipients work in the fields. Then Steve has a conversation about how we can reach voters in red and purple states with CA Congressman, Ro Khanna. Practivist C…
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Today as the “Big Ugly Bullshit Bill” has passed the Senate, it now goes to the House where thanks to you, its fate is uncertain. We talk about what could happen next and what it could mean for the midterms. We also talk about the escalating ICE attacks on our communities. Then we have a conversation about how we can build our power for 2026, 2028 …
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Today we talk about the electoral earthquake that just happened in New York City, the ongoing debacle that is Trump’s war in Iran, and how the Big BS Budget bill will affect rural hospitals. And then we have an essential conversation about resilience in our practice of activism with our resident progressive yogi and campaign strategist, Reggie Hubb…
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Flexing our Power with Charles Douglas III
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Today as we continue to celebrate the historic turnout on Saturday’s “No Kings Day” protests, we are also focused on our work to save our healthcare, push back on the Big-BS-Bill, and avoid going to war with Iran. And with all the conversations about what we do next after the protests, Steve speaks with the Founder and Executive Director of Common …
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As we are living through an attempted militarized authoritarian take over of our country, we are reporting from the ground about what is really happening in the streets of Los Angeles. And so that you are best prepared for all of the rallies and protests, including No Kings Day on Saturday, June 14th, we have an important interview with the Directo…
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