James, Emily and Nick discuss current events then sit down with Yazmin Monet Watkins and talk about Black Lives Matter, activism, and getting Involved.

The Art of Making Possible with Yazmin Monet Watkins

How can I get involved? Is the resistance real? Is it effective? Join Emily Wanserski and James Tolbert as they interview members of the resistance from the front lines to the hill in Washington. The resistance is alive and well. Together, We Rebel.

News & Politics

In the Season 2 finale, Emily and James recap the night of firsts that was our 2018 US midterm elections. Join us as we discuss a few key victories, the ongoing results in Arizona, Florida, and Georgia, and lament about just how wonderful Beto O’Rourke is. Listen in and keep your elected officials accountable!

Also, please take the time to remember those affected by both the Thousand Oaks shooting and the Woolsey Fires.

Holding Down the Fort w/ James & Emily

This week, James and Emily briefly recap Season Two guests and get you AMPED for tomorrow’s primaries. Have you voted absentee? (James did from Hong Kong in 2016!) Mailed in your ballot? Going to the polls nice and early Tuesday morning? Whatever you do, get out there, and VOTE! Tune into WE REBEL to hear a bit of insight on a few tight races in Georgia, Texas, and Florida — then circle back next week to rehash the results.

Tomorrow is NOV. 6th! w/ Emily & James

This week, WE REBEL speaks with Saru Jayaraman, the President of ROC United & ROC Action and Director of the Food Labor Research Center at UC Berkeley. A lifetime activist, Saru organizes workplace justice campaigns, conducts research and policy work, as well as partners with responsible restaurants. This industry — the second largest, yet the fastest growing sector — in the economy, operates in a pay structure with roots back to feudal Europe and slavery.

Would You Work for $2.13? w/ Saru Jayaraman

Mental Health Day wrapped up recently but it should be on something talked about everyday! Members of the LGBTQ community have numerous mental health resources that they may not even be aware of. That’s why we reached out to the co­president of Gaylesta, Chelsea DeMarte, to discuss the numerous benefits of seeking out a mental health professional.

When In Doubt, Talk It Out w/ Chelsea DeMarte

Tiffany Muller, the President and Executive Director of End Citizens United, chatted with James and Emily about ending big money in politics and overturning Citizens United. The 2010 Supreme Court decision - Citizens United vs. F.E.C. - allowed special interest groups, corporations, and billionaires to drive unlimited and untraceable money into America’s elections. Tiffany and End Citizens United focus on electing pro-financial reform candidates, making money in politics a national priority, and more

The Art of Making Possible with Yazmin Monet Watkins

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