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Mitten Politics episodes
- A Vision for Democratic Socialism with Detroit DSA's Black and Brown Alliance Co-Chair, Landis Spencer
Join me for a conversation with Landis Spencer, a Co-Chair of the Black and Brown Alliance for Detroit DSA. Landis is also a candidate for the Board of Police Commissioners for Detroit's 6th District. In this episode, we discuss the ways Socialism is actually more compatible with Democracy than Capitalism and dissect the "American Left." We also talk about the importance of the Labor movement as a catalyst for real change.
Check out Landis's campaign website: https://www.landis4bopc.com/
Learn more about Detroit DSA: https://www.metrodetroitdsa.com/
Website for the national DSA: https://www.dsausa.org/
45 min - Activism: Where & Why to Start Getting Involved, with Activist Paula Martinos-Mantay
If you've been looking for ways to get involved in politics and social issues, this episode is for you! Being an activist is not an all-or-nothing activity and it takes shape in many ways. Learn from one of my local inspirations for activism, Paula Martinos-Mantay from Indivisible Fighting 9.
Link to State Wide Indivisible Michigan: https://www.beinvinciblemi.com/
Link to Indivisible Fighting 9: https://www.indivisiblefighting9.com/
Link to national Indivisible: https://indivisible.org/
59 min - Sex, Gender, and Identity (Part II) with Shawn LundyIn this episode, Shawn and I share our coming out stories, discuss the horror of gender reveal parties, and unpack pronouns, prefixes, and chosen names. We discuss whether drag is problematic and analyze what it means to be cisgender and heterosexual in Queer spaces.49 min
- Sex, Gender, and Identity (Part I) with Shawn LundyIn this episode, Shawn and I will discuss the differences between sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, and more. This is part I of II.41 min
- Vote 16 Michigan: Lowering the Voting Age, with Cofounders Sky Ueki and Krisha RamaniWhy do we consider 18 to be the age when people are the most competent and informed to vote? Think about it. Especially with local elections, are there alternative perspectives we should be considering?https://www.vote16mi.com/Instagram: @vote16mi50 min
- Labor Unions: Workers in Solidarity, with AFSCME Local 1809 President Tim CiechorskiLabor unions have had a powerful impact on modern working standards and workplace conditions. Unions enable members to exercise their power in solidarity as they advocate for workers' rights. Learn more by checking out the AFL-CIO or researching unions in your area.48 min
- Privilege and Equity: A Responsibility to Do Better, with Activist Lakeesha MorrisonIn this episode, I speak with activist Lakeesha Morrison to break down the concept of privilege and some of the forms in which it manifests. We discuss some of the potential remedies, one of which is a responsibility for each of us to educate ourselves, reflect on our own biases and privilege, and strive to do better.1 hr 12 min
- The Student Debt Crisis: Education is a Human Right with Analyst Glen HaslerudIn this episode, we cover some student debt statistics, why higher education is so expensive, and the effects this has on dragging down the economy.1 hr 8 min
- Gerrymandering: Do Our Votes Matter, with Attorney Dan FerencyGerrymandering is both a simple and complicated concept. The impacts of gerrymandering ripple into multiple aspects of our voting system. We'll outline some of those impacts and the potential changes that can be made to fix the system.1 hr
- Ranked Choice Voting: No More Spoiler Candidates w/ Political Science Professor Kevin Deegan-KrauseOur system of voting for a single candidate has resulted in frustration, disenfranchisement, and diminished enthusiasm for many of our elections. When we find ourselves forced to vote for the "lesser of two evils," the candidates that are elected tend to represent less of the values of the people in our country. In this episode, we'll discuss the benefits, process, and methods to enact ranked choice voting in Michigan (and beyond)!Learn more at: RankMIvote.orghttps://www.facebook.com/RankMIVote1 hr 7 min
About Mitten Politics
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A podcast covering federal, state, and local politics from a Michigan perspective. We'll interview elected officials, candidates for office, and discuss current events in politics. New episodes every other Monday.
*Logo created by Taylor Moberg