Progressive Voices

Do you have the courage of your convictions? Even if they cost you something you really like? Karel does, and is leaving something behind.

Are we failing women in Hollywood? Also, Melissa just got the best gift ever from her son. And, she discusses the core issue behind the college scandal involving Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman.

Background Briefing 03-18-2019 by Progressive Voices

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In the wake of the New Zealand mosque massacre, Trump continues to inspire the world's right wing fascist terrorists as America continues its slide into oligarchy.

We discuss another week of madness.

I cannot believe this show. I cannot believe how I feel. But it's the truth. Are guns the problem? Should we ban them? And, are the kids in Leaving Neverland truly scared and ruined for life? What if you can, in fact, just move on from abuse. Or, can you? This show is going to get you very angry or have you screaming hell yes

A new Public Religion Research Institute survey shows a majority of Americans from all backgrounds support nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ persons. We’ll get some details from PRRI CEO Dr. Robert Jones.

Also, a series of leadership summits sponsored by the Secular Coalition for America. It’s just what’s needed in the times we’re living in.

And an English Language Quran for the blind. It’s a nonprofit initiative called Islam by Touch, and you’ll meet co-founder Yadira Thabatah.

Too often today facts and reality are less important than which narrative you embrace or which stories you believe. My December 2012 conversation with JONAH SACHS, Co-Founder and CEO of Free Range - the folks behind The Story of Stuff - and author of UNSAFE THINKING and WINNING THE STORY WARS, offers you a better understanding of how this works and how to use it in your work. "Great stories make great change possible. Your world-changing message deserves to be heard - really heard. But that only happens when you learn to tell a great story."

Too often today facts and reality are less important than which narrative you embrace or which stories you believe. My December 2012 conversation with JONAH SACHS, Co-Founder and CEO of Free Range - the folks behind The Story of Stuff - and author of UNSAFE THINKING and WINNING THE STORY WARS, offers you a better understanding of how this works and how to use it in your work. "Great stories make great change possible. Your world-changing message deserves to be heard - really heard. But that only happens when you learn to tell a great story."

The Brad Cast 03-15-2019 by Progressive Voices

Today's guest host is Anisha Singh, formerly of Generation Progress, and now with Planned Parenthood.

Anisha is joined by the following guests as they discuss Women's History Month.

Guest: Marita Garrett, Mayor of Wilkinsburg, PA

Tweets: @MaritaGarrett

Guest 2: Allison Zelman, DNC Political Director

Tweets: @AllisonZelman

Guest 3: Shilpa Phadke, VP of Women’s Initiative at the Center for American Progress

Tweets: @ShilpaPhadke

Anisha Singh's Twitter handle is @Anisha_S113.

The website for 'Planned Parenthood' is PlannedParenthood.org and their Twitter handle is @PPFA.

The website for 'The Center for American Progress' is www.AmericanProgress.org and their Twitter Handle is @amprog.