Hellbent

Devon and Varsha discuss the anti-Semitic massacre of 11 Jewish people at a Synagogue, bombs sent via the mail to Democratic leadership, and Trump's refusal to acknowledge either tradgedy, in favor of pushing racist rhetoric about the caravan of migrants heading towards the United States.

Devon and Varsha discuss Jamal Khashoggi, the Trump administration's false panic over a caravan of migrants, and the attempt to erase trans identities.

Devon and Marisa discuss everyone's favorite topic: money! They dive into why candidates need to fundraise so much, where your money goes when you donate and what reforms for campaign finance could look like. They sit down with NY-02 candidate Liuba Gretchen Shirley, who earlier this year petitioned the FEC to allow her to use campaign funds for childcare.

Follow Luiba Gretchen Shirley @liuba4congress

Learn about her campaign at liubaforcongress.com/

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Devon sits down with Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. They discuss voting rights, failure and the importance of democracy.

Learn more about Stacey Abrams at staceyabrams.com/

In this very special episode, Devon and Varsha get tipsy together on a Friday night to make fun of Ted Cruz and discuss their shared love of John Cho. Varsha comes up with an excellent nickname for Brett Fucking Kavanaugh.

Please be advised: we aired this show live and it has been left largely unedited.

Devon and Marisa discuss networks, community and how reaching out can lead to real wins in the midterm elections. They sit down with the Political Director of The National Domestic Worker's Alliance, Jess Morales Rocketto and dive into what community means and what community can do for all of us.

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Devon and Varsha discuss voter suppression tactics being used by the GOP across the country, but focused particularly in the South. They also talk about Elizabeth Warren and Republicans who lie about wanting to protect healthcare.

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Devon sits down with La'Tasha D. Mayes, Executive Director of New Voices for Reproductive Justice. They discuss wholistic health of Black women, femmes, and girls and the danger that someone like Kavanuagh presents to that mission. La'Tasha also explains why this work is so hard and the pain and suffering we can expect. Fortunately for us, she hasn't quit to become a DJ yet.

Devon sits down with Gina Ortiz Jones (TX-23) to discuss immigration, crafting a narrative, and the importance of accurately representing your constituents.

She recounts her own story of being the daughter of an immigrant and the profound affect that experience has had on her.

Learn more about Gina Ortiz Jones at ginaortizjones.com/

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Devon and Marisa discuss polling, data, and what to make of contradictory polls. They speak with Rachel Bitecofer, Assistant Director of the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University. She takes us through how to look at and analyze polls and get the most out of polling without making yourself panic.

Follow Rachel @RachelBitecofer

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