The Practivist Pod

By MSW Media

Democracy is hanging by a thread, but our work as citizens is about being resilient and persistent so that together, we can build the future we want to see. That’s why every week we bring you

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March 26, 2026 Direct Democracy with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo
Today, as new polls show Trump's approvals at historic lows, we are getting ready to stand up against autocracy at No Kings III this Saturday! We are also celebrating a Democratic statehouse flip in the heart of Mordor (also known as Mar-a-lago). Then Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, the executive director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, shares insights into the power of ballot measures, the fight against authoritarianism, and how community-led initiatives can drive meaningful change.
Steve Linktree
Jason Linktree
ballot.org
NoKings.org
www.practivistpod.com
Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin
Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth

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47min
March 19, 2026 Chain of Ideas with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Today, Trump's war of choice in Iran continues as the cost of living here in America continues to rise. We talk about how you can help highlight his deeply unpopular policies and fight back against this regime’s fascist and failing efforts to subvert our democracy. Then Steve has a powerful conversation about “great replacement theory” with educator and author of the new book, “Chain of Ideas - The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age,” Dr. Ibram X. Kendi.
Steve Linktree
Jason Linktree
nokings.org
Chain of Ideas Book
www.practivistpod.com
Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin
Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth
Video Edited by Kanai
Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw

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45min
March 12, 2026 DemocraShe with Sarah Jakle
Today we’ve got more primary results as Trump’s war of choice continues to cost lives and billions across the world and here at home. We also talk about the so-called “Save America Act” and the so-called “Markwayne Mullin” nomination. Then we hear from an amazing woman who is recruiting and training the next generation of women's herstory makers, the Executive Director of DemocraShe, our friend, Sarah Jakle.
Steve Linktree
Jason Linktree
www.democrashe.org
www.practivistpod.com
Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin
Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth
Video Edited by Kanai
Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw

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49min
March 05, 2026 Primary Wins with John Feinblatt
Today we have our first primary results of the midterms! The midterms are here!!! So we will talk about the state of the Texas Senate race against a backdrop of our war with Iran and Trump’s extreme dog wagging. Then Steve has a great conversation with one of the leaders fighting to protect our communities from the epidemic of gun violence, President of Everytown for Gun Safety, John Feinblatt.
Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286
Steve Linktree
Jason Linktree
Everytown For Gun Safety
www.practivistpod.com
Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin
Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth
Video Edited by Kanai
Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw

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49min
February 26, 2026 Fake It till You Make It with Kate Barr
Today Jess is back from DC and Steve is back from the CA Dem Convention so we catch up on all things Democrats and no things State of The Union (except for how badly it sucked). Of course we will also talk about Republicans’ attempts at voter suppression 2.0. Then Steve has a fascinating conversation with a woman who is shaking up a North Carolina Congressional race in a deep red district by running as a self proclaimed fake Republican, Kate Barr.
Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286
Jess Linktree
Steve Linktree
www.katebarrcanwin.com
www.practivistpod.com
Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jess Craven
Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth
Video Edited by Kanai
Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw

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49min
February 19, 2026 Practical Defiance with Jiggy Geronimo
Today Jason Berlin fills in for Jess and we talk about Trump's efforts to censor dissent and disrupt our elections, both of which will backfire spectacularly. Then Steve has an important conversation about our country’s move towards authoritarianism and how we beat it back with narrative communications expert, and author of “The Defiance Dispatch”, Jiggy Geronimo.
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Jess Linktree
Steve Linktree
defiancedispatch.substack.com
BlueWaveCalifornia.org
FieldTeam6.org
Indivisible.org
www.practivistpod.com
Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin
Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth
Video Edited by Kanai
Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw

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57min
February 12, 2026 Together, We Are America with Emiliana Guereca
Today we are joined by guest co-host and the Executive Director of Field Team 6, Jason Berlin. We are still celebrating Bad Bunny’s fantastic and MAGA melting performance at the Super Bowl as we call on Congress to protect the vote for millions and ramp up our work to win huge in the midterms. Then we hear from one of our Los Angeles persistence she-ros, the founder and Executive Director of Women’s March Foundation and Women’s March Action, Emiliana Guereca!
Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286
Jess Linktree
Steve Linktree
No Kings on March 28th
Field Team 6
Blue Wave California
Women’s March Foundation
www.practivistpod.com
Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin
Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth
Title Song by Steve Pierson performed by Melinda McGraw

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49min
February 05, 2026 Color of Change with Nadine Smith
Today we talk about Trump’s attacks on our elections and how we can fight back, the new Epstein files drop, the Senate’s DHS negotiation ramp-up and why Black History month matters now more than ever. Then, Steve has a conversation with civil rights leader, host of “Wide Awake America” and President of Color of Change, Nadine Smith.
Jess Linktree
Steve Linktree
colorofchange.org
5calls.org
www.practivistpod.com

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January 29, 2026 The Plan with Ezra Levin
Today as we are grieving yet another killing at the hands of Trump’s gestapo in Minneapolis we are also witnessing cracks in the republican coalition and an ever growing opposition to the Trump regime’s fascist aspirations. To help us break down what is happening on the ground and how we fight back in the leadup to the midterms and beyond, is the co-founder and co-executive director of Indivisible, Ezra Levin.
Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286
Jess Linktree
Steve Linktree
indivisible.org
www.practivistpod.com

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43min
January 22, 2026 End Citizens United! with Tiffany Muller
Today we talk about America’s shifting place on the world stage, ICE’s continuing mayhem, and Trump’s approval ratings hitting a new low. Meanwhile, republicans continue to search for their balls. Then we talk about campaign finance reform with the President of End Citizens United, Tiffany Muller.
Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286
Jess Linktree
Steve Linktree
www.endcitizensunited.org
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