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- S3- Episode 2: Women In Politics
🎙️ Welcome to Season 3, Episode 2 of "News You Can Use," the podcast by PA Stands Up!
In this episode, host Edwin dives into the current political moment. Co-host Hannah and special guest host Sarina sit down with two inspiring women in politics—Allentown City Council members Ce-Ce Gerlach and Natalie Santos. Don't miss this insightful conversation about leadership, community, and driving change! 🌟
29 min - S3-Episode 1: Black History Month 2025
Welcome, everyone, to season 3, episode 2 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up.
In this episode, hosts Edwin and Hannah sit down with organizers Eliza and Taylor to catch you up on the latest in the political world. Together, they reflect on Black History Month, explore what’s bringing them hope, and discuss ways to create more inclusive spaces as the Federal Government scales back on DEI programs. Tune in for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation!
1 hr 9 min - S2-Episode 3 - This Political Moment
Welcome to season 2, episode 3 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up.
On today's episode, host Edwin chats with the new PA Stands Up Comms team, Mary and Hanna, to catch us up on what's going on in American Politics and to ground us in the movement here in Pennsylvania.
29 min - S2 - Episode 2 - Leveraging Federal Funds
Welcome to season 2, episode 2 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up.
On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden chats with Ann from People's Action and Billy from PA United about Leveraging Federal Funds, telling real stories of the impact these funds can have and how to use these funds for organizing.
45 min - S2 - Episode 1 - Black History Month 2024
Welcome, everyone, to season 2, episode 1 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up.
On today's episode, Pele and Edwin will chat with Brittany Stephenson, the first Black woman ever elected to Luzern County Council, and Brad Chambers, a young Black democrat who is looking to unseat a longtime GOP state lawmaker in this year's election.
Don't miss out on this insightful discussion on the current political climate and the significance of representation in government.
46 min - Episode 13 - Post-Municipal Election Recap with Maria Andrews
On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden chats with Maria Andrews, Movement Politics Director at PA Stands Up, about municipal election wins and losses and how members can get involved and run for office!
38 min - Episode 12 - Nick Martin
Welcome to episode 12 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up.
On today's episode, temp host Dr. Ashleigh Strange chats with Nick Martin, PASU's Training and Statewide Campaigns Director about the ear of PASU, the Listen Up! Campaign. A lot of movements start "the day after" a big event and we talk about the day after 9/11, the day after the 2016 general election, and just to stick with the theme, this is posted the day after Danelo was caught. (But our tips are still relevant. Lock yo' doors!)
This podcast is recorded live in a conversational, unedited format.
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Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TiktokNext episode drops Monday 9/25. Stay tuned!
38 min - Episode 11 - Edwin Stubbs
Welcome to episode 11 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up.
On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden chats with Edwin Stubbs, PASU's Digital organizer about what it takes to communicate with and for the movement. Our hot topics are as hot as the unseasonable weather in Minnesota and Hawaii and we tell you where you can join thousands of people in the streets in September to do something about it.
https://www.endfossilfuels.usThis podcast is recorded live in a conversational, unedited format.
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Next episode drops Monday 8/28. Stay tuned!
38 min - Episode 10 - Daphne Daulton
Welcome to episode 10 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up.
On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden sits down with
Daphne Daulton to talk about their work around bringing new members in to Lancaster Stands Up! We also chat about the Pennsylvania political budget pickle that a governor and a billionaire have gotten us into, and why we shouldn't deadname X, the former bird app.This podcast is recorded live in a conversational, unedited format.
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Next episode drops Monday 8/14. Stay tuned!
36 min - Episode 9 - Dom Santiago and Matt Lo
Welcome to episode 9 of News You Can Use, a podcast by PA Stands Up.
On today's episode, host Pele IrgangLaden returns triumphantly to chat about the 2023 People's Action Convention with attendees Matt Lo of LVSU and Dom Santiago of NEPASU. We talk about billionaires getting what they deserve (nothing), the stranglehold that Schoolhouse Rock still has over us, and how much easier it is to lobby 2 democratic senators in PA while still maintaining a strong aura of anxiety about the future.
This podcast is recorded live in a conversational, unedited format.
Find us at an event near you! https://www.mobilize.us/pastandsup
Sign up for News you Can Use emails at https://pastandsup.org
Check out our 2023 endorsements at https://pastandsup.org/2023-endorsements
Check your Voter Registration at https://vote.pa/?org=pasu
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok
Next episode drops Monday 8/3. Stay tuned!
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About News You Can Use
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News You Can Use is a podcast production of PA Stands Up. We discuss news and politics in Pennsylvania and what you can do about it. Find out more and follow our newsletter at pastandsup.org.