Grassroots & Chill

Tuberculosis was curable more than 80 years ago. So why did it kill over a million people last year?

In this episode we dig into why the world's oldest treatable disease is still one of its deadliest killers, from gaps in diagnosis and funding to the isolation and stigma surrounding the disease. We also break down the End TB Now Act, a piece of legislation aimed at renewing American leadership in the global fight to end TB by 2030, and what it could mean for funding, research, and treatment access worldwide.

If you've ever wondered how a curable disease can still be a leading global killer, this episode is for you.

Grassroots and Chill officially has a theme song. Join us for our next episode discussing Tuberculosis and the End TB Now Act.

Grassroots and Chill, a podcast that breaks down Congress, lobbying, and policy decisions and how they impact Millennials and Gen Z. The political fatigue and disillusionment are discussed without the jargon. Laid-back, relaxed, and a little funny, join the conversation.

Four moms come together for an honest conversation about what it really takes to feed and care for a family. They share their experiences with SNAP, WIC, rising grocery costs, household expenses, and the constant decisions families make when there is not enough money to cover everything. Their stories may be different, but the reality is the same: raising a family requires more than hard work, and programs like SNAP and WIC can make the difference between getting by and going without.

Join Candace Baker, Lindsay Saunders, Tiffany Tagbo, and Yolanda Gordon for an honest conversation about the challenges of motherhood when the safety net designed to support families is being cut away.

In the first episode of Grassroots and Chill, hosts Emi Iribarren and Tiffany Tagbo kick off the RESULTS Organizing and Advocacy Fellowship podcast with a conversation about the Spring 2026 Harvard Youth Poll. The poll includes 10 key takeaways about how young Americans are feeling about the economy, politics, elections, trust in government, and their future. Young people are not apathetic. They are exhausted, overcharged, underheard, and still paying attention.

Harvard 2026 Youth Poll: https://iop.harvard.edu/youth-poll/52nd-edition-spring-2026#key-takeaway--id--3029

Emi and Tiffany will discuss select key takeaways from the poll, including what young people are saying about inflation, housing costs, political leadership, and whether they feel heard by decision-makers. This episode connects the data to real-life advocacy and explores why young people are not checked out, they are paying attention, organizing, and ready to be part of the solution.