Progressive Voices

Background Briefing 08-13-2019 by Progressive Voices

Randi Rhodes PV Audio Promo 8-12-19 by Progressive Voices

The BradCast 08-12-2019 by Progressive Voices

On the #RADIO show this week we cover how to counteract white nationalism and white supremacy; tips on how to make a difference to end gun violence; why being part of the US Census is incredibly helpful (Have follow up questions about participating in the US Census? Call the NALEO hotline: 877-352-3676); and the WIC Act and how you can help women, infants and children.

*Special guests include: Tim Wise, anti-racist writer and educator, @timjacobwise; Chelsea Parsons, Center American Progress, @amprog; Lizette Escobedo, National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials Educational Fund, @NALEO; and Brian Dittmeier, National WIC Association, @NatWICAssoc

Melissa gets honest about being a fur mom and how that’s changed with her move. Plus, a man who was sunbathing almost got hit by THIS that fell from the sky. It’s a story that’s almost too bizarre to believe. And there’s a new trend where people are doing away with THIS! Are you onboard?

Most of the toilet tissue used in our homes is made from 100% virgin, old-growth forests, but it doesn’t need to be. We explore NRDC & StandEarth’s Issue with Tissue report and why we all need to go online to "Tell Charmin that Nature’s Calling." Much thanks to NRDC's Shelley Vineyard.

The Off-Kilter Podcast Episode 122 by Progressive Voices

A strategic, faithful roundtable on what we need to do right now to advance the cause of common-sense gun legislation in this country. This week, religious leaders prayed and protested at the offices of the Senate Majority Leader – and at the White House – demanding action in the face of ongoing idolatry of firearms in this country. This weekend, you’ll hear several of those faith leaders discuss that action, and what to do next.

We’ll learn about the work of the Coalition of Concerned Clergy – and what you can do to take part - in what truly is a life-and-death crisis in our nation.

Rick Smith Show - Weekend 08-10-2019 by Progressive Voices

June 25th NYTimes headline: "2019 might be the year of the protest" - mass demonstrations in Prague, Hong Kong, Russia, Kazakhstan, and the UK. The President of Algeria, the President of Sudan, and Governor of Puerto Rico leave office after protests. What's going on? Why are nonviolent protests working? And what might that mean for us here in the US where the global climate movement has called for a general strike September 20th? I speak with ERICA CHENOWETH, Professor at Harvard's Kennedy School and author of WHY CIVIL RESISTANCE WORKS.