Fun. Feisty. Relevant. Break Through Talk & Analysis. This hour-long show is hosted by Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner and is an informative, entertaining exploration of the hottest issues and policies that impact real people across the nation everyday. Produced by We Act Radio and airing on WPWC 1480AM in Washington, DC, as well as in a podcast online at WeActRadio.com and MomsRising.org; Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising) airs once a week. The show is hosted by K ...
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November 5, 2024 -- Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
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Candidates Care Proposals! Paid Leave! Pop Culture & Politics! Voters RISING!
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On the radio show this week we put a spotlight on Vice President Harris’ announcement of a new policy in her platform: Medicare at Home, and how expanding Medicare to cover in-home care could have a big impact in rapidly aging swing states like Wisconsin. As we dive into public policies that are in the headlines we take a look at: Why MORE headline…
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Encore: Harris’ Economic Agenda Rising! Fighting for Our Reproductive Freedoms Through Our Votes! Embrace Race! The Power of the Latina Vote!
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On the radio show this week, we cover excitement that the VP Kamala Harris economic agenda includes policies that have long been shown to help families and businesses alike like childcare and paid family/medical leave; we dive into the attack on women and families' freedoms by the far right and how to protect democracy; we hear about the Embrace Ra…
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North Carolina! Childcare! How to Vote! Latinx Families Rising!
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On the radio show this week we dive into on-the-ground insights from a North Carolina mayor: what's happening in this super crucial swing state and how can we all lend a hand following the hurricane; then we hear about new reporting on the child care crisis and how it's become a major election issue after our years of pushing for solutions; after t…
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Hurricanes and Climate Change. Fair Taxes. Latina Equal Pay Day. Moms VOTE!
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On the radio show this week, we discuss the devastation due to the hurricane in North Carolina and other states, how we can lend a hand – and also how we can start addressing in a bigger, better, bolder way, the climate change that people are experiencing across the globe; next we dive into taxes, the positive impact of taxes when we invest in work…
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Harris’ Economic Agenda Rising! Fighting for Our Reproductive Freedoms Through Our Votes! Embrace Race! The Power of the Latina Vote!
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On the radio show this week, we cover excitement that the VP Kamala Harris economic agenda includes policies that have long been shown to help families and businesses alike like childcare and paid family/medical leave; we dive into the attack on women and families' freedoms by the far right and how to protect democracy; we hear about the Embrace Ra…
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Encore: Care Rising! DNC and Childcare! Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour! Democracy Rising!
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On the radio show this week we cover why and how the care infrastructure is getting on center state in the 2024 elections, what happened at the DNC and with childcare in the news, the Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour, and how democracy is rising – and what you can do to help protect our democracy. SPECIAL GUEST INCLUDE: Ai-jen Poo, award-winning author, Na…
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What the Debate Told Us. Biden-Harris Policy Wins. Solving Childhood Poverty & Boosting Our Economy.
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On the radio show this week we dive into what was said (and not said) in the first Presidential debate between Harris and Trump; then we cover some dramatic wins that the Biden - Harris Administration have been moving forward for parents - and how your voice is making a positive difference; after that we close the show hearing about a new study tha…
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#KamalaHarris #Democracy #EndGunViolence #FoodIsKey #EndClimateChange
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On the radio show this week we dive into the excellent leadership track record of Vice President Kamala Harris, culture change and voting; then we move to discussing how each of us can help end gun violence; after that we hear how food is medicine and get info on how to get access to healthy foods, including through WIC; and we close the show learn…
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Care Rising! DNC and Childcare! Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour! Democracy Rising!
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On the radio show this week we cover why and how the care infrastructure is getting on center state in the 2024 elections, what happened at the DNC and with childcare in the news, the Care Can’t Wait Bus Tour, and how democracy is rising – and what you can do to help protect our democracy. SPECIAL GUEST INCLUDE: Ai-jen Poo, award-winning author, Na…
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Governor Tim Walz! Combating DisInfo! Vice President Harris! LGBTQ Rights!
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On the radio show this week, we hear the inside scoop on working with Governor TIm Walz in Minnesota (and how fun it is!); we get tips on combating disinformation in our lives and communities, we find out how moms are getting out the vote and hear about Vice President Harris’ record of standing up for parents; and we close the show hearing about wh…
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Democracy Rising with Joy! National Breastfeeding Month!!
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On the radio show this week, we cover the dramatic change in the election, the rising energy, what’s happening and what’s happened. We also touch base on National Breastfeeding Month as well as how the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and PUMP Act can help you! *Special guests include: Ai-jen Poo, Senior Advisor, @aijenpoo; Shaunna Thomas, UltraViolet…
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#MomsEqualPayDay - It’s time! Moms Equal Pay Day Takeover
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Moms’ Equal Pay Day is not a day to celebrate, it’s a day to activate! It’s the day in 2024 that moms have to work until in order to earn what white dads earned in 2023 – which means moms have to work more than 18 months to earn what dads earned in 12 months. Not okay! So Moms Equal Pay Day is the day we use to shed light on the persistent wage gap…
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#ReproductiveFreedom #MovementBuilding #FairTaxes #ChangeInTheAir
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On the radio this week we cover the latest with the attack on our reproductive freedoms; dive into intersectionality and movement building; learn why Trump’s tax plan hurts the economy; and hear the latest about our changing political landscape. *Special guests include: Carol McDonald, Planned Parenthood Southeast and Planned Parenthood SE Advocate…
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#VoteVoteVote #MaternalJustice #BanAssaultWeapons #BlackMaternalMentalHealthWeek
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On the radio show this week, we cover how the far right, astroturf extremist group, Moms For Liberty, is negatively impacting our schools and why our votes at every level matter more than ever; we also cover why and how maternal morbidity is rising and what can be done to save lives; we dive into the importance of an assault weapons ban; and we cov…
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Direct from Netroots Nation 2024 in Baltimore with Leaders!
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The radio show this week comes to you direct from Netroots Nation 2024 in the Baltimore Convention Center with leaders lifting up the importance of reproductive freedoms, including abortion access; sharing how the care infrastructure is essential to everyone, and businesses too; diving into going viral on IG with some tips that can’t be missed; and…
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ENCORE: Rest to Rise. Guaranteed Basic Income. WIC and Summer Meals for Kids. IVF and Birth Control Under Attack
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On the radio show this week, we cover the Fellowship for Liberated Futures to support the healing, wellness, and wellbeing of Black women and femmes who are on the frontlines leading justice-focused work across the social sector – and dive into the importance of rest to rise (and also share some tips too!); next up we cover how guaranteed basic inc…
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#BansOffOurBodies #BirthControlNow #YourStoryYourPower #Pride #Vote
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On the radio show this week we cover what’s going on with the attacks on abortion, birth control, IVF, and reproductive healthcare – and what to do to help turn the trend around; we dive into how sharing your story changes policy; we get tips on supporting LGBTQ+ people in our family and communities; and we hear how the far right is using wedge iss…
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#PrideMonth #GunSafety #Childcare #LGBTQRights
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On the radio show this week, we cover Pride Month, why equality for all is essential, and how it’s past time to end gun violence; then we hear the latest from the Women’s March about the fights for our rights and how you can get involved; next we get the inside scoop about the current state of childcare in America; and we close the show with import…
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Rest to Rise. Guaranteed Basic Income. WIC and Summer Meals for Kids. IVF and Birth Control Under Attack
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On the radio show this week, we cover the Fellowship for Liberated Futures to support the healing, wellness, and wellbeing of Black women and femmes who are on the frontlines leading justice-focused work across the social sector – and dive into the importance of rest to rise (and also share some tips too!); next up we cover how guaranteed basic inc…
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#TheGuarantee #SummerMeals #AbortionAccess #BirthControl
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On the radio show this week, we touch base with the award-winning author of the new book, The Guarantee: Inside the Fight for America's Next Economy about the changes we can make together so everyone can thrive; then we dive into the ways for kids to get nutrition support during the summer with SUN Meals, SUN Meals-To-Go, and SUN Bucks (Find out mo…
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ENCORE: Do Something! Fair Treatment of Immigrant Families from Ecuador. Digital Equity. Terrific New Overtime Rules and You!
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On the radio show this week we cover the powerful organization, Do Something, and how you can get involved; we dive into the latest in Temporary Protected Status (TPS) immigration status, cover the need for the fair treatment of immigrants from Ecuador, and what you can do; we hear about the importance of digital equity policies so everyone has acc…
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Encore: #BansOffOurBodies! LGBTQIA+ Power & Rights! Women & The Economy! Direct File Taxes!
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On the radio show this week, we cover the details on the continued attacks on reproductive freedoms, including birth control, abortion, IVF, and reproductive healthcare – and what you can do about it; we dive into the power and importance of LGBTQIA+ rights; we cover the new Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy; and we hear how to g…
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#MaternalMentalHealthMonth #SupportingTransgenderAndGenderExpansiveRights #MomsRising #ParentsImproveSchoolMeals
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On the radio show this week we cover Maternal Mental Health Month and tips for you to use yourself, as well as with friends and family; then we catch up with an expert on how adults and parents can support transgender and gender expansive youth mental health; after that we hear how moms are rising and what you can do to help ensure every mom and fa…
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Ending Gun Violence, Black Maternal Health, Paid Family/Medical Leave and Glamour, and Childcare For All.
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On the radio show this week we discuss the steps our nation must take to end the epidemic of gun violence in America; we cover Black Maternal Health Week and how you can take action to advance maternal health equity; we dive into paid family/medical leave and Glamour (!!); and we hear about moms raising their voices for childcare in the US Capitol …
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Do Something! Fair Treatment of Immigrant Families from Ecuador. Digital Equity. Terrific New Overtime Rules and You!
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On the radio show this week we cover the powerful organization, Do Something, and how you can get involved; we dive into the latest in Temporary Protected Status (TPS) immigration status, cover the need for the fair treatment of immigrants from Ecuador, and what you can do; we hear about the importance of digital equity policies so everyone has acc…
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Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus. Moms Leading the Way. Polling Insights. Tax Fairness.
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On the radio show this week, we cover the campaign to keep guns off campus; how moms are leading the way and organizing across the nation; why polling can provide key insights to leaders (and to us!); and we cover the very important fight for tax fairness. *Special guests include: Andy Pelosi, The Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus, @KeepGunsoffCamp;…
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Ending Gun Violence, Black Maternal Health, Paid Family/Medical Leave and Glamour, and Childcare For All.
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On the radio show this week we discuss the steps our nation must take to end the epidemic of gun violence in America; we cover Black Maternal Health Week and how you can take action to advance maternal health equity; we dive into paid family/medical leave and Glamour (!!); and we hear about moms raising their voices for childcare in the US Capitol …
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Encore: #PaidLeaveForAll #CareCantWait #LivingRoomConversations #RealLove
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On the radio show this week we dive into a new study about how people can (and can’t) get access to paid family/medical leave in every state – and how to get national coverage; we hear an update about the fight for a care infrastructure and why it matters to everyone; we tackle the importance of conversation to combat loneliness and to save our dem…
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#BansOffOurBodies! LGBTQIA+ Power & Rights! Women & The Economy! Direct File Taxes!
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On the radio show this week, we cover the details on the continued attacks on reproductive freedoms, including birth control, abortion, IVF, and reproductive healthcare – and what you can do about it; we dive into the power and importance of LGBTQIA+ rights; we cover the new Playbook for the Advancement of Women in the Economy; and we hear how to g…
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The Latest in the US Supreme Court. Abortion Under Attack. Health Equity & Healthcare Access. Color of Change.
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On the radio show this week we cover the latest in the attack from far right extremists on access to abortion, birth control, IVF, and why access to mifepristone is being heard in the U.S. Supreme Court; then we cover health equity, healthcare coverage, and a new report, Lowering Costs for Black Americans: How the Inflation Reduction Act Makes Heal…
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#CareMatters #Maternal Justice #WomenInPower #MaternalMentalHealth
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On the radio show this week, we cover the new 2024 Care Matters: Care Report Card, grading each state’s care policies and infrastructure – and tracking what’s going on in your state; then we dive into the importance of persistently fighting for reproductive justice and why the bizarre IVF ruling in Alabama isn’t about embryos; after that we hear fr…
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Victories! The State of the Union (SOTU), the Oscars, and YOUR Story!
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On the radio show this week we cover what really happened in the State of the Union (Hint: Victories!); how to get help through the ACF; the ability of culture change to push legislative change – and what you can do too; and we also hear from an award-winning author about the power of YOUR story. *Special guests include: Jenny Byer, MomsRising, @Mo…
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Encore: News You Can Actually Use (and trust!)! Paid Family/Medical Leave Gaining MOMentum; Our Body Politic; and Making Good Trouble with Red, Wine, and Blue.
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topics on the fantastic podcast Our Body Politic; get an inside take on how and where wins are happening at the state level; and hear about making good trouble with Red, Wine, and Blue. *Special guests include: Mariel Padilla, The 19th News, @19thnews; Morgan Givens, Our Body Politic, @ourbodypolitic; Carol Joyner, Family Values @ Work Action, @Fam…
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#CareInAction #BansOffOurBodies #StopGunViolenceNow #MomsInMusic
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On the radio show this week we cover what’s happening (already!) with care policies and the upcoming November 2024 elections; how IVF, birth control, and abortion are all under attack and how we can protect our rights; the latest with gun violence prevention from the White House; and the power of moms in music. *Special guests include: Hillary Holl…
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#BansOffOurBodies: IVF, Abortion, Birth Control & Bodily Autonomy. The #CareCantWait movement. And the fight for #WIC #ChildTaxCredit and #Childcare.
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On the radio show this week, we cover the outrageous Alabama Supreme Court IVF decision and the fight for access to IVF, abortioncare, birth control, and to not have fewer freedoms than our children; the incredible power of Ai-jen Poo’s care infrastructure vision and how you can make a difference; the latest with the inside the Beltway battles for …
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#PaidLeaveForAll #CareCantWait #LivingRoomConversations #RealLove
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On the radio show this week we dive into a new study about how people can (and can’t) get access to paid family/medical leave in every state – and how to get national coverage; we hear an update about the fight for a care infrastructure and why it matters to everyone; we tackle the importance of conversation to combat loneliness and to save our dem…
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Just Say No To Extremism. Spotting Fake Paid Family/Medical Leave. Black History Month. Eldercare.
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On the radio show this week we cover the importance of pushing back against extremism, including book bans and censorship, and how grandparents are rising for hope (and sanity); we dive into why some Republicans are pushing fake paid family/medical leave and get tips on how to support real policy; hear how parents can make Black History Month a mon…
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From Menarche through Menopause and More, the Child Tax Credit (CTC) takes off, and Your Voice is Your Power!
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On the radio show this week we cover how the more we know about life changes through the years – from menarche through menopause and more – the more we’re empowered; we hear the inside scoop on the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and how you can help keep it moving forward; learn the ways YOUR voice is likely more powerful than you think; and listen in with…
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#ReadBannedBooks #DomesticWorkersBillOfRights #PaidLeaveForAll #MaternalJustice
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On the radio show this week we cover how moms across the nation defeated book bans and censorship, as well as supported teachers, kids, and parents; we heard about the Domestic Bill of Rights and why it’s important to everyone to help pass now; we uncovered what’s stopping our nation from passing Paid Family and Medical Leave like every other indus…
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News You Can Actually Use (and trust!)! Paid Family/Medical Leave Gaining MOMentum; Our Body Politic; and Making Good Trouble with Red, Wine, and Blue.
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On the radio show this week we cover the importance of reporting from terrific outlets like The 19th News – and why and how paid family medical leave is finally gaining momentum; we hear about the hottest topics on the fantastic podcast Our Body Politic; get an inside take on how and where wins are happening at the state level; and hear about makin…
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Stop the Criminalization of Miscarriages, Your Story Has Power, Government Shutdowns Explained, and Marching Grows Movements
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On the radio show this week we cover the importance of access to abortioncare and of stopping the criminalization of miscarriages; we talk about how your story can shape our world – and change public policy; we hear what’s really happening in Congress with the threat of a government shutdown; and we also learn why marching makes a difference and ho…
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Challenges to Trump’s Eligibility on the 2024 Ballot, Grandparents for Truth, Healthcare.gov for YOU, and the Top 10 Wins of 2023
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On the #radio show this week we talk with the former Mayor of Portland, Maine, who is one of the three challengers to Trump’s eligibility to be on Maine’s primary ballot; we hear about how and why Grandparents for Truth got started and how you can get involved; we get the details on open healthcare coverage enrollment and how you can get covered at…
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Best Of: Fighting for Fair Pay, Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, Getting Ready for 2024, and Closing the Childcare Cliff
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On the radio show this week, we hear the latest about pay discrimination and how the National Partnership for Women and Families is rising to close the wage gaps; celebrate National Native American Heritage Month; hear about 2023 wins and what we can win in 2024; and get an update on the childcare cliff and how you can help build change. *Special g…
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Encore: Ending Gun Violence, Stabilize Childcare Now, Saving the National Budget, and Stopping Maternity Ward Closures
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On the radio show this week, we cover the steps that leaders need to take to end gun violence in America; why your voice is needed to help stabilize the childcare system, which is a big part of what makes our economy run; how the national budget fights impacts you; and what’s happening with the increase in maternity ward closures – and how you can …
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Best Of: #CareFest #SolvingTheMentalHealthCrisis #NOWnow
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Direct from #CareFest at UCLA we have First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsome and US Senator Laphonza Butler; then we dive in with columnist from the Washington Post, Kate Woodsome, about how to address the mental health crisis in America; and we close the show with Christian F. Nunes, of the National Organization for Women (NOW) about …
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Fighting for Fair Pay, Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, Getting Ready for 2024, and Closing the Childcare Cliff
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On the radio show this week, we hear the latest about pay discrimination and how the National Partnership for Women and Families is rising to close the wage gaps; celebrate National Native American Heritage Month; hear about 2023 wins and what we can win in 2024; and get an update on the childcare cliff and how you can help build change. *Special g…
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On the radio show this week, we cover the recent victories at the ballot box with Moms (Against) Liberty losing the majority of their extremist school board races across the nation, voters ensuring that their children don’t have fewer freedoms than they did in Ohio, and democracy rising throughout the country. During this show we hear tips on how t…
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#CareFest #SolvingTheMentalHealthCrisis #NOWnow
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Direct from #CareFest at UCLA we have First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsome and US Senator Laphonza Butler; then we dive in with columnist from the Washington Post, Kate Woodsome, about how to address the mental health crisis in America; and we close the show with Christian F. Nunes, of the National Organization for Women (NOW) about …
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