Reclaiming My Mind

By Jessica Vaughn

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What's Reclaiming My Mind about?

Politics, activism, and happenings in the Tampa Bay area as well as statewide in Florida.

Hosted by Jessica Vaughn, President of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Tampa Bay.

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Reclaiming My Mind episodes:

08.04.2021
Episode 44: The Emergency Education Episode
Our host Jessica Vaughn speaks to guest Scott Hottenstein, president of the Democratic Public Education Caucus of Florida, about the state of education in Florida https://www.facebook.com/DPECF/
04.12.2021
Episode 43: Florida’s Attack on Public Education
Jessica Vaughn speaks to guest Veronica McDonald about Florida’s Attack on Public Education
07.15.2020
Episode 42: Scott Ferguson and Benjamin Wilson on MLF
Jessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak to Scott Ferguson and Benjamin Wilson to discuss the Federal Reserve’s new “Municipal Liquidity Facility” (MLF) and how it can help Hillsborough County & Hillsborough County schools during the present current budget crisis
06.22.2020
Episode 41: Jessica Vaughn, candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, District 3
Kin Cook interviews Jessica Vaughn regarding her candidacy for Hillsborough County School Board, District 3 https://jessicavaughn.us/ https://www.facebook.com/electjessicavaughn/ https://twitter.com/jessicavaughnsb https://www.instagram.com/votejessicav/
05.21.2020
Episode 40: Lynn Gray, candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, District 7 (Countywide)
Jessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak with Lynn Gray, who is running for re-election for Hillsborough County School Board, District 7 (Countywide) https://lynngrayforschoolboard.com/ https://www.facebook.com/LynnforSchoolBoard/ https://twitter.com/LynnSchoolBoard
05.07.2020
Episode 39: Gwen Myers, candidate for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3
Jessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak with Gwen Myers, candidate for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3 https://www.votegwenmyers.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Vote-Gwen-Myers-258901205025532 https://twitter.com/VoteGwenMyers https://www.instagram.com/votegwenmyers/
04.24.2020
Episode 38: Sky U. White, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, District 3
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks with Sky U. White, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, District 3 https://www.skyuwhite.com/ https://www.facebook.com/skyuwhite/ https://twitter.com/SkyUWhite https://www.instagram.com/skyuwhite/
03.12.2020
Episode 37: Cris Carlson on Medicare for All
Jessica Vaughn and Kin Cook speak with Cris Carlson, co-chair of Tampa DSA’s Health Justice Working Group and co-founder of Tampa Bay about Medicare for All Coalition https://www.facebook.com/tampabayM4Acoalition/ https://www.tampabaydsa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/tampadsa/ https://www.nationalnursesunited.org/ Contact Cris Carlson: [email protected]
10.04.2019
Episode 36: Liz Chatelain Lanier, Surly Feminists for the Revolution cofounder
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Liz Chatelain Lanier, Surly Feminists for the Revolution cofounder. Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1800457253526396/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SurlyFems4Rev/ Surly Voices Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/surly-voices/id1435747352 Surly Voices on WMNF - 12am every other Thursday - https://www.wmnf.org/events/midpoint-with-wmnf-news-thursday/
09.16.2019
Episode 35: Sustainable Fashion with Rachel Karioki and Taryn Hipwell
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks with Rachel Karioki and Taryn Hipwell about sustainable fashion. https://www.courtbottoms.com https://www.labeyondthelabel.com/ How to Shop for Shi(f)t: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692968709
06.05.2019
Episode 34: Scott Ferguson on Modern Monetary Theory
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Scott Ferguson about Modern Monetary Theory Scott Ferguson: [email protected] https://twitter.com/videotroph Money on the Left podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/172776 Modern Money Network: https://modernmoneynetwork.org/
02.28.2019
Episode 33: Nicholas Glover, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaughns, speaks to Nicholas Glover, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide) https://www.votenicholasglover.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Nicholas.Glover.FL/
02.22.2019
Episode 32: Vibha Shevade, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Vibha Shevade, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide) https://www.votevibha.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Vibha4Tampa/
02.09.2019
Episode 31: John Godwin, candidate for Tampa City Council District 2 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to John Godwin, candidate for Tampa City Council District 2 (Citywide) https://www.votegodwin.com/ https://www.facebook.com/GodwinForTampa https://twitter.com/JohnKGodwin
02.06.2019
Episode 30: Quinton F Robinson, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Quinton F Robinson, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7 https://voterobinson.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VoteRobinson2019/ https://www.instagram.com/voterobinson2019/
02.03.2019
Episode 29: Walter L. Smith II, candidate for Tampa City Council District 1 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Walter L. Smith II, candidate for Tampa City Council District 1 (Citywide) https://www.walterfortampa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/WalterforTampa/
02.01.2019
Episode 28: John Dingfelder, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 3 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to John Dingfelder, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 3 (Citywide) https://www.johndingfelder.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JohnDingfelderForTampa/
02.01.2019
Episode 27: Joe Citro, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 1 (Citywide)
Our host, Jessica Vaugh, talks to Joe Citro, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 1 (Citywide) https://www.citroforcouncil.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CitroForCouncil/
01.29.2019
Episode 26: Luis Viera, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks with Luis Viera, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7 https://www.facebook.com/councilmanluis/ https://twitter.com/councilmanviera
01.23.2019
Episode 25: Harry Cohen, candidate for Mayor of Tampa
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Harry Cohen, candidate for Mayor of Tampa https://harry2019.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HarryCohen2019/ https://www.instagram.com/harrycohen2019/
01.23.2019
Episode 24: Mike Suarez, candidate for Mayor of Tampa
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Mike Suarez, candidate for Mayor of Tampa https://mikefortampa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mikefortampa/ https://twitter.com/mikefortampa
01.23.2019
Episode 23: LaVaughn King
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to LaVaughn King
01.19.2019
Episode 22: Ed Turanchik, candidate for Mayor of Tampa
Our host, Jessica Vaughn speaks with Ed Turanchik, candidate for Mayor of Tampa https://edturanchik.com/ https://www.facebook.com/EdTuranchikForMayor/ https://twitter.com/eturanchik
10.12.2018
Episode 21: Angela Birdsong, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 2
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Angela Birdsong, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 2 https://angelabirdsong.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AngelaBirdsongForCC/ https://twitter.com/VoteBirdsong https://www.instagram.com/angelaclarkebirdsong/ Email: [email protected] Call: 813-476-4837
10.10.2018
Episode 20: Kimberly Overman, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 7 County Wide
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Kimberly Overman, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, District 7 County Wide http://www.kimberlyoverman.com/ https://www.facebook.com/vote4koverman/ https://twitter.com/vote4koverman https://www.instagram.com/vote4kimfl/ Email: [email protected] Call: 813–720–7719
10.03.2018
Episode 19: Debra Bellanti, candidate for Florida House District 60
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, speaks to Debra Bellanti, candidate for Florida House District 60 http://votebellanti.com/ https://www.facebook.com/votebellanti/ https://twitter.com/bellanti2018 https://www.instagram.com/votebellanti/
09.13.2018
Episode 18: Jeff Weaver on How Bernie Won
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Jeff Weaver, campaign manager for Bernie Sanders in 2016, discussing his book "How Bernie Won: Inside the Revolution That's Taking Back Our Country--and Where We Go from Here"
08.11.2018
Episode 17: Meghan Hamer, Candidate for Pasco County School Board, District 3
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Meghan Hamer, candidate for Pasco County School Board, District 3 https://www.hamer4pascoschools3.com/ https://www.facebook.com/meghanforpascoschools/
08.09.2018
Episode 16: Elvis Piggott, Candidate for County Commission, Countywide District 5
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Elvis Piggott, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, Countywide District 5 https://www.voteelvis2018.com/ https://www.facebook.com/VoteElvis2018/ [email protected]
08.08.2018
Episode 15: Chris Cano, Candidate for State Representative District 62
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Chris Cano, candidate for Florida State Representative District 62 http://canoforflorida.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CANOforFlorida/
08.07.2018
Episode 14: Joy Gibson, Candidate for Florida State Senate District 20
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Joy Gibson, candidate for Florida State Senate District 20 https://www.joygibsonforstatesenate.com/ https://www.facebook.com/joygibsonforstatesenate/
08.05.2018
Episode 13: Kathy Lewis, Candidate for Florida State Senate District 20
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Kathy Lewis, candidate for Florida State Senate District 20 https://www.kathyforflorida.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KathyLewisfor2018/ Contact Kathy Lewis: 813-981-3697
08.03.2018
Episode 12: Kala Ivy Tedder, Candidate for Polk County School Board, District 3
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Kala Ivy Tedder, candidate for Polk County School Board, District 3 https://www.kalatedder.com/ [email protected]
07.27.2018
Episode 11: Starr Brookins, Candidate for Judge, Circuit 13, Group 25
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Starr Brookins, a candidate for Judge, Circuit 13, Group 25 Starr Brookins: https://www.starrforjudge.com/ https://www.facebook.com/starrforjudge/ https://www.instagram.com/starrforjudge/ https://twitter.com/starrforjudge 813-577-1489 [email protected]
07.26.2018
Episode 10: Surly Feminists for the Revolution cofounder Erin Aebel
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Erin Aebel, cofounder of Surly Feminists for the Revolution Surly Feminists for the Revolution Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1800457253526396/
07.12.2018
Episode 09: How Can the Democratic Party Do a Better Job to Engage and Support Communities of Color?
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Karen Skyers, Florida Legislature House District 61 candidate https://www.karenskyers.com/
06.30.2018
Episode 08: Natasha Goodley, Feeding Tampa Bay, One Hungry Child at a Time
Our host, Jessica Vaughn talks to Natasha Goodley, senior consultant at White & Black Consulting and community advocate Contact: Natasha Goodley 813-847-8586 [email protected]
05.28.2018
Episode 07: Health Care, is it a Human Right?
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Debbie King, Community Organizer at Organize Florida, discussing health care and Medicare For All. https://www.facebook.com/OrganizeFlorida/ https://www.orgfl.org/
05.11.2018
Episode 06: Shining a Light on Democracy and the Hillsborough County Commission
Our host, Jessica Vaughn talks to Hillsborough County Commissioner Pat Kemp about an attempt to eliminate county-wide commissioner seats, systemic racism, transportation, and the role of county commissioners. Charter Amendments Public Hearing: http://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/calendar/01-bocc/2018/20180620-charter-amendments-public-hearing June 20th, 6pm County Center...
04.25.2018
Episode 05: What Do You Think the Word Progressive Means?
Our host, Jessica Vaughn (President of Democratic Progressive Caucus of Tampa Bay) talks to Susan Smith (President of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida). Part 2 of 2.
04.25.2018
Episode 04: Weighted Woes
Our host, Jessica Vaughn (President of Democratic Progressive Caucus of Tampa Bay) talks to Susan Smith (President of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida). Part 1 of 2.
03.19.2018
Episode 03: All about the Democratic Party, Tampa politics, and the weighted vote
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Ione Townsend, chair of Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee https://www.hillsboroughcountydemocrats.org/ Hillsborough County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting: March 19 @ 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM The Children’s Board, 1002 E Palm Ave. Tampa, FL 33605...
02.08.2018
Episode 02: 2018 Midterm Elections: The True Test of Democracy?
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Rosalind Moffett, a founder of the Hillsborough County chapter of Our Revolution, about the upcoming 2018 midterm elections. Contact: Rosalind Moffett - phone/text: 813-385-8605, email: [email protected] Links: Our Revolution, Hillsborough County: https://ourrevolution.com/groups/progressive-underground/ Andrew Learned...
01.20.2018
Episode 01: Florida Legislature, Reproductive Rights, Education, Oh My!
Our host, Jessica Vaughn, talks to Susan Smith (President of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida) about the Florida Legislature, reproductive rights, education, and other topics. Links: Florida Senate: http://www.flsenate.gov/ Florida House of Representatives: http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/ The Florida Channel: https://thefloridachannel.org/...

What's Reclaiming My Mind about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Reclaiming My Mind episodes:

Episode 44: The Emergency Education Episode

Episode 43: Florida’s Attack on Public Education

Episode 42: Scott Ferguson and Benjamin Wilson on MLF

Episode 41: Jessica Vaughn, candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, District 3

Episode 40: Lynn Gray, candidate for Hillsborough County School Board, District 7 (Countywide)

Episode 39: Gwen Myers, candidate for Hillsborough County Commissioner, District 3

Episode 38: Sky U. White, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission, District 3

Episode 37: Cris Carlson on Medicare for All

Episode 36: Liz Chatelain Lanier, Surly Feminists for the Revolution cofounder

Episode 35: Sustainable Fashion with Rachel Karioki and Taryn Hipwell

Episode 34: Scott Ferguson on Modern Monetary Theory

Episode 33: Nicholas Glover, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide)

Episode 32: Vibha Shevade, candidate for Tampa City Council District 3 (Citywide)

Episode 31: John Godwin, candidate for Tampa City Council District 2 (Citywide)

Episode 30: Quinton F Robinson, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7

Episode 29: Walter L. Smith II, candidate for Tampa City Council District 1 (Citywide)

Episode 28: John Dingfelder, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 3 (Citywide)

Episode 27: Joe Citro, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 1 (Citywide)

Episode 26: Luis Viera, candidate for Tampa City Council, District 7

Episode 25: Harry Cohen, candidate for Mayor of Tampa

Episode 24: Mike Suarez, candidate for Mayor of Tampa

Episode 23: LaVaughn King

Episode 22: Ed Turanchik, candidate for Mayor of Tampa

Episode 21: Angela Birdsong, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 2

Episode 20: Kimberly Overman, candidate for Hillsborough County Commission District 7 County Wide

Episode 19: Debra Bellanti, candidate for Florida House District 60

Episode 18: Jeff Weaver on How Bernie Won

Episode 17: Meghan Hamer, Candidate for Pasco County School Board, District 3

Episode 16: Elvis Piggott, Candidate for County Commission, Countywide District 5

Episode 15: Chris Cano, Candidate for State Representative District 62

Episode 14: Joy Gibson, Candidate for Florida State Senate District 20

Episode 13: Kathy Lewis, Candidate for Florida State Senate District 20

Episode 12: Kala Ivy Tedder, Candidate for Polk County School Board, District 3

Episode 11: Starr Brookins, Candidate for Judge, Circuit 13, Group 25

Episode 10: Surly Feminists for the Revolution cofounder Erin Aebel

Episode 09: How Can the Democratic Party Do a Better Job to Engage and Support Communities of Color?

Episode 08: Natasha Goodley, Feeding Tampa Bay, One Hungry Child at a Time

Episode 07: Health Care, is it a Human Right?

Episode 06: Shining a Light on Democracy and the Hillsborough County Commission

Episode 05: What Do You Think the Word Progressive Means?

Episode 04: Weighted Woes

Episode 03: All about the Democratic Party, Tampa politics, and the weighted vote

Episode 02: 2018 Midterm Elections: The True Test of Democracy?

Episode 01: Florida Legislature, Reproductive Rights, Education, Oh My!