Best Resistbot Action Fund Podcasts (2024)

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Culture and Current Events 33:58

1y ago33:58

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The war against critical race theory is a hot issue that people want to bury out of shame and guilt which unfortunately has been done already in some states. As we now lack a proper education on Black history in our nation, the time for raising awareness and spreading knowledge on the past is as important as ever. When delving into the uncomfortabl…

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Eyes on Policing 32:12

1+ y ago32:12

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When dealing with progressive policies that not everyone who votes blue can agree with, it can feel like a huge mountain to overcome. When dealing with one of the most protected groups in the entire country, that mountain just keeps getting bigger and bigger. Documentation of police brutality and the need for change is higher than ever, yet the lea…

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Red State Repro Justice 26:34

1+ y ago26:34

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Regardless of which state you live in, blue or red, what’s happening in other states around the country directly affects you and those who can’t fight by themselves. In an area where support for social justice issues isn’t as abundant as blue states, red states really need all the support possible. So instead of ushering people to leave red states,…

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The Movement for Pro-Trans Legislation 22:22

1+ y ago22:22

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✊🤖With the endless onslaught against trans people accumulating more and more in our legislation, it can be difficult to keep up with what our trans friends are facing around the country. Distressingly, 440 active pieces of anti-trans legislation are currently targeting trans youth and adults. That overwhelming amount is enough to get people to chec…

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The Demandifesto For Access Now 41:15

1+ y ago41:15

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✊🤖 When we open up our table for everyone to sit at, we must make sure that everyone can get to our table in the first place. There has been a quiet fight for accessibility happening all over the country for years, yet little to nothing has been done about it. As universities continue to dance around abiding by the Americans with Disabilities Act, …

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Civil Rights: Global and Insuppressible 36:22

1+ y ago36:22

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✊🤖 We’re back botters! Although we’re in the season of being grateful, it can be easy to take our basic freedoms for granted. When we look to the news about the recent rising aggression from China towards their own citizens and Taiwan, we can be reminded of the privileges we have while living in our democracy. This is a topic that many may have tro…

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Poll Position 36:34

1+ y ago36:34

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✊🤖 The midterms are finally here! Tuesday, November 8th is election day which means high voter turnout, long lines, and possible voter intimidation. With our democracy at risk, we’re here to keep you prepared for the polls! We’re joined by Ría Thompson-Washington to discuss your voter rights and how to secure your vote for this midterm election. It…

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Looking to the Past for the Present 34:38

1+ y ago34:38

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✊🤖 Tuesday, November 8th is Election Day across the country! Early voting has begun in many states, so this week we are revisiting some of the incredibly insightful conversations surrounding voting, bodily autonomy, housing insecurity, and issues you need to keep in mind when deciding how to vote. Stick around all the way to the end to learn about …

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Vote For My Child, If Not For Yourself 34:54

1+ y ago34:54

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✊🤖 When there are endless issues our country and loved ones face, you probably feel compelled to help and get involved. Don’t know where to start? Our guest this week has you covered! Activist, organizer, and Resistbot user Jess Craven chats with us about what keeps her motivated, the midterms, and personal experiences with her work. Our guests tod…

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Equity From the Farm to the Table 25:08

2y ago25:08

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✊🤖 Wednesday, October 12, 2022 is National Farmer’s Day. Historically, through chattel enslavement and sharecropping, agriculture in the United States has relied heavily on the labor of Black people. However, as of November 2021, less than 1.4% of farmers identify as Black, and those numbers continue to dwindle. Listen in as Kaleb J. Hill of Oko Vu…

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Texas A&M: New Golden Age, Old White Supremacy 35:25

2y ago35:25

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✊🤖 This week we take a look at the Texas A&M chapter of Students for a Democratic Society. With a legacy built on white supremacy, Texas A&M University is one of the most beloved colleges in the US. Known for its traditions and cult-like indoctrinations, the university insists on keeping these years-old traditions alive while actively ignoring all …

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#DayWithoutUs: I’m Telling Everybody 44:43

2y ago44:43

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✊🤖 Welcome to Season 2 of Resistbot Live. This week we take a look at Day Without Us: National Teach In. Are you exhausted from your day-to day, pandemic worries, the housing crisis, economic insecurities, and having multiple systems fail us? Day Without Us is an invitation to abandon borders, boundaries, and binaries to build solidarity across the…

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Calls to Action 58:43

2y ago58:43

58:43

✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 28, where we discuss the fallout from the leaked SCOTUS draft opinion over the ongoing fight for abortion rights and reproductive justice. Listen along with our amazing guests Helmi Henkin, the abortion fund link fairy, and Robin Wilson-Beattie, a disability, sexual health, and reproductive educator. This podcast is broadcast …

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Authoritarianism in Democracy 40:17

2y ago40:17

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 27, where we discuss how democracy often finds itself in the crosshairs of authoritarianism, and look to Taiwan as an example. Listen along as we hear from our panelist, Christine Lu, and her personal experiences as a Taiwanese American as well as the history and current state of Taiwan and China and their citizens. This podca…

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Reworking the Poor Tax 41:07

2y ago41:07

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 26 where we analyze the current attack on the unhoused being waged by New York, Tennesse, and other states in the union. Listen along as we discuss how the policies to combat homelessness further marginalize unhoused people and look at who is doing the amazing work to help these neighbors and how you can do the same! This podc…

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How to Help a Neighbor 42:37

2y ago42:37

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 25 where we revisit the ongoing war in Ukraine and put a spotlight on a similar crisis happening in Tigray. Listen along as we discuss the harsh realities of what our Ukrainian and Tigrayan neighbors are facing, the dangers of misinformation, and how to support our neighbors in need with our panelists and special guest Vitali …

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Follow the Money 50:16

2+ y ago50:16

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 24 where we take a look at the situation in Mason, Tennesse regarding the Ford motor company and the corrupt plans that are being planned for the town. Listen along as we look at how funding, company DE&I, and community within corporations are affecting working minorities today with Qiana Patterson. We also briefly discuss the…

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Who Runs the Bot? 57:00

2+ y ago57:00

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 23 where we honor and recognize the powerful femme voices that run Resistbot and got it to where it is now! Listen along as we look back at some of the best moments on the podcast with our guests and very own Resistbot power-organizer Jessica Craven. This podcast is broadcast live every Sunday on Youtube; please subscribe! Rel…

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Erase Student Loan Debt 42:33

2+ y ago42:33

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✊🤖 Welcome to episode 22, where we discuss the weight of student loan debts and how they affect marginalized groups and the youth in our country. Listen along as we have an open and relatable conversation with our panelists about student loans and tuition evolution over the decades and personal experiences surrounding them. This podcast is broadcas…

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Protect Trans People 54:33

2+ y ago54:33

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 21, where we have a critical conversation with our panel about the current threats and hardships trans people face in our country. Learn more about the dangers to our trans youth, listen to personal experiences, and learn how to support our trans neighbors. Resistbot encourages you to research what's happening in your state ca…

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Fight the Purge 42:36

2+ y ago42:36

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 20 where we discuss purged voter rolls and which states are at the leading edge of disenfranchising voters. Listen along as we look back on the recent Texas primary election, share helpful voting resources, and inform listeners about Resistbot. Resistbot launched on March 8, 2017, and now celebrates five years of connecting co…

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Ukraine, SCOTUS, Anti-Trans Bills in Texas 52:57

2+ y ago52:57

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 19 where we discuss the major breaking news between February 20-27, 2022. Listen along as we have an open conversation with our panelists about what we do and do not know about these major hot topics including Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Texas Anti-Trans Directives, and Russia invading Ukraine. Related P…

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Justice Beyond Punishment 52:39

2+ y ago52:39

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✊🤖 Welcome to episode 18 where we continue the conversation from last week’s about defining the police, by discussing Prison Abolition! Listen along as we tackle why prison abolition is a necessary goal for our future with returning guest Ría Thompson-Washingon, an all-around expert, activist, abolitionist, and co-chair of The United People of Colo…

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Understanding Defunding the Police 52:41

2+ y ago52:41

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✊🤖 Welcome to episode 17 where we thoroughly explain one of the most misunderstood concepts: defunding the police! Listen along as we break down what defunding the police really means and what that could look like with this week’s guest Ría Thompson-Washington, an all-around expert, activist, abolitionist, and co-chair of The United People of Color…

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Abortion Laws: Which Heartbeat Matters? 41:26

2+ y ago41:26

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✊🤖 Welcome to Episode 16 where we deep dive into the age-old, ongoing conversation of reproductive justice and abortion. Listen along as we deconstruct one of the most popular theology-based talking points with this week’s guest Kia Smith, an unapologetic speaker, content creator, award-winning digital director, and V.P. of Communications for a nat…

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Redistricting: Unblurring the Lines 49:02

2+ y ago49:02

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✊🤖 Welcome to episode 15 where we unravel the complexities of redistricting and reveal what communities are marginalized in the process along with this week’s guests Rashida Peterson, founder and CEO of 1847 Philanthropic; and Cristina Uribe, Director of Political Strategy at the Cultural Engagement Lab. Mentioned on the Air This Seat is Taken by S…

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Common Sense and the Hallway Commute 56:30

2+ y ago56:30

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✊🤖 Welcome to episode 14 where we discuss teleworking with Vilissa Thompson, LMSW, founder and CEO of Ramp Your Voice!, an organization focused on promoting self-advocacy and strengthening empowerment among disabled people; and national award-winning and board-certified PK-20 career educator and strategy coach, Dr. Chae Chambers. Mentioned on the A…

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What Happens When Your Coup Fails 50:20

2+ y ago50:20

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✊🤖 Our first episode of 2022 covers the timeline, implications, and consequences of the January 6, 2021 insurrection. Special guests for episode 13 are Nee Nee Taylor, a conductor for direct action, rapid response, and community aid for Harriets Wildest Dream and a leader in DMV Black Mama Bailout; and Debra Cleaver, founder of Vote.org and VoteAme…

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Petitions and Protest 50:38

2+ y ago50:38

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✊🤖 Join us for our twelfth episode to learn about the history of petitions and protests in the United States and worldwide; and how you can organize to make a difference. Special guests this week include Professor Buzzkill covering history, and Resistbot co-founder Jason Putorti discussing how Resistbot has developed and where it's headed in 2022. …

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Sanctuary Cities 41:16

2+ y ago41:16

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✊🤖 Join us for our eleventh episode to learn about sanctuary cities and migrant justice with Jennifer Amuzie of Sanctuary DMV. Mentioned on the Air Sanctuary DMV Fulfill Immigration Justice Definition of a Sanctuary City Resistbot News - Sanctuary Help Alex Get Home for the Holidays! Detention Watch Network Mayfield, KY Tornado Relief This Week's P…

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Congregate Care Accountability Act 47:38

2+ y ago47:38

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✊🤖 Join us for our tenth episode to learn about congregate care and the problems in the “Troubled Teen Industry” with Dr. Athena Kolbe and Dr. Vanessa Hughes of Breaking Code Silence, a social movement organized by activists and survivors of institutional child abuse. If you liked this episode, join us on Twitter on Tuesday, December 7 at 7:30 pm E…

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Indigeneity in America 49:32

2+ y ago49:32

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✊🤖 Join us for our ninth episode, where we'll get a clear picture of what American life looks like for our indigenous neighbors and the need for supportive allyship from Jaike SpottedWolf, a water protector and member of the Mandan, Hidatsu, and Arikara tribes. Mentioned on the Air Return the Land The Erasure of Native America Joy is Resistance, Th…

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Planned Parenthood and Reproductive Rights 42:09

2+ y ago42:09

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✊🤖 Join us for our eighth episode featuring an interview with Laura Goodhue, V.P. of Public Policy at Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida, and a discussion of reproductive rights—under threat in the United States. Mentioned on the Air Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund The Marshall Project They Belong to Us by Susan Stutz R…

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Voting Rights: What’s at Stake 43:55

2+ y ago43:55

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✊🤖 Join us for our seventh episode filled with lots of valuable information about voting rights, voter registration, voter ID, and voter suppression with expert Debra Cleaver, founder of Vote.org and VoteAmerica; as well as the history of the Voting Rights Act, and things you can do to help register and turn out voters in future elections. Mentione…

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Domestic Violence Awareness 46:11

2+ y ago46:11

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✊🤖 Join us for our sixth episode covering domestic violence featuring family law professor Linda Weiksnar, who's also on the board of directors of Safe Space Florida. This episode is essential for anyone who is a victim of domestic violence or thinks someone they know may be: learn from Linda how to escape a bad situation, red flags, and more. 0:00…

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Our American Stories 56:45

2+ y ago56:45

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✊🤖 Join us for our fifth episode covering real American immigration stories. Our first story is from our own Christine Lu, who immigrated to the United States from Taiwan as a two-year-old in the 1970s; and "Cece" who is in the process of immigrating to the United States from Nigeria as she is fleeing politically motivated sexual violence. Please s…

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Asylum 101 59:56

2+ y ago59:56

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✊🤖 Join us for our fourth episode: an interview with Prof. Nancy A. Oretskin, J.D. and emeritus professor from New Mexico State University. Nancy is an attorney that has been representing asylum seekers pro bono at the border near El Paso, Texas since 2010; and is a preeminent expert in migration, asylum, and immigration. 0:00 - Cue the music 1:00 …

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Infrastructure, Reconciliation, Filibuster 59:52

3y ago59:52

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✊🤖 Join us for our third episode covering the interconnected issues of Infrastructure, Reconciliation, Filibuster, and the Debt Ceiling in Congress. Today we introduce Christine Lu, co-founder of Cross Border Lab and America Innovates for a global and AAPI perspective. 0:00 - Intro 2:58 - Welcome Christine Lu 5:48 - Introducing Infrastructure, Reco…

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SSI and Complexities of Disability Programs 1:08:13

3y ago1:08:13

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✊🤖 Join us for our second episode and the second part of our series on disability programs. Our guest today is Vilissa Thompson, LMSW, a macro-minded social worker from South Carolina. Ramp Your Voice! is her organization where she discusses the issues that matter to her as a Black disabled woman, including intersectionality, racism, politics, and …

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#DemolishDisabledPoverty 1:09:38

3y ago1:09:38

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✊🤖 Our premiere episode is a discussion of the ongoing movement to end disabled poverty and to fix SSI and SSDI programs. 0:00 - Moderator Scot Mactaggart introduces the show. 2:26 - Introducing Susan Stutz, Resistbot policy writer, and content researcher, to open today’s topic of SSI and the #DemolishDisabledPoverty campaign. 9:20 - Introducing At…

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Episode Zero - What to Expect from Resistbot Live 11:20

3y ago11:20

11:20

We get the team together for the first edition of our new live show. Join us as we explore the issues that matter to the users of Resistbot and learn from the experts about why these issues are important to you too. Support the show ★ Support this podcast ★By Resistbot

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