The Midpod - Two moms travel the country to bring you the stories of the most exciting and important congressional races in the 2018 Midterm elections.
Hellbent Media and Purpose bring you Hellbent Presents: Crush the Midterms. Devon Handy and Marisa Kabas host this 10 episode series focused on getting people working on Democratic campaigns in a way that makes sense in your life. From door knocking to donating, we dive into specific action items with experts and candidates to get you ready to flip the House and Senate blue. Along with special guest experts and candidates, Devon and Marisa give you a powerful call to action every week: get i ...
Eunice and Heather wrap up the Midpod and share conversations with one of their favorite listeners, Krishan Patel in California and one of their favorite candidates, newly elected Congresswoman elect, Haley Stevens from Michigan's 11th Congressional District.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 80 In Memoriam: Giles Perkins
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Last November we traveled to Alabama to cover the race between Doug Jones and Roy Moore for U.S. Senate. We were fortunate to spend time in Birmingham with the architect of the Jones campaign: Giles Perkins, who passed away in early December. A civic leader who operated at the intersection of business, politics and community development, Perkins sh…
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Ep. 79 Sen. Maggie Hassan: the SUPPORT Act
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There wasn’t much coverage, but this Fall Congress actually stepped up and passed a $6 billion, bipartisan bill to help communities fight the opiod epidemic. Senator Hassan (D-NH) tells us about new law and how it came together.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 78 David King: We won! Now what?!
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Newly elected members of congress have been attending King's orientation program at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government for over two decades. King tells us what new members need to learn to hit the ground running, and provides some sharp insights into this historically large, diverse and ambitious class.…
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Ep. 77 Seth Moulton & Emily Cherniack: Servant Leaders & Power Politics
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Seth Moulton (D-MA) and Emily Cherniack have been recruiting service veterans to run for office, and Moulton is seeking to oust Democratic leadership to make way for younger lawmakers.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 76 Amanda Hunter: The Year of the Woman!
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Hunter describes how decades of research and activism contributed to historic gains at the ballot box for women this year.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 75 G. Elliott Morris, the Economist Midterms Results Round-up
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Morris' model for the house was spot on. We get his takeaways, and discuss a winning strategy for taking voter turnout to the next level. Hint: grab an apron & a long fork.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
For their final episode, Devon and Marisa discuss how to take good care of yourself on election, how they've personally crushed the midterms, and they invited some friends and colleagues to share how they have crushed the midterms this cycle. It's an inspiring pep rally for you to use as a sound track to casting your ballot on this historic day. Th…
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Ep. 74 Rachel Bitecofer: Election Night Preview
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This Virginia-based political scientist has a model for the House based on 'negative partisanship,' and she sees a blue wave.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 73 North Dakota, land of Hotdish and Heidi Heitkamp
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Farmers here know the trade war with China first hand. Tribes know the epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women first hand. We speak to both, and have a long overdue conversation on abortion.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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CAN HE DO THAT? f/ Angelo Guisado
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Devon and Marisa discuss voter suppression and the fear mongering being employed by Trump in these last days until the Midterms. They are joined by Constitutional lawyer Angelo Guisado, who explains what Trump can and cannot do and how voter suppression works. Follow Angelo Guisado @VoltaireLaFlare --------- Please remember to rate and subscribe to…
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Ep. 72 Glenn Nye: Congress and the Future of Compromise.
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A "recovering politician" and former member of Congress, Nye heads the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress. He thinks elected officials will perform better if we fix the system in which they operateNicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 71 Harley Rouda, CA 48
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This businessman and first-time candidate is taking on controversial, 30-year incumbent Dana Rohrabacher. Rouda talks through the challenges of running one of the most competitive and expensive races in the country.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Money, Honey f/ Liuba Gretchen Shirley
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Devon and Marisa discuss everyone's favorite topic: money! They dive into why candidates need to fundraise so much, where your money goes when you donate and what reforms for campaign finance could look like. They sit down with NY-02 candidate Liuba Gretchen Shirley, who earlier this year petitioned the FEC to allow her to use campaign funds for ch…
When we were in Austin in late September, we had the chance to catch up with the face of the Never Trump movement and the king of the one-liner, Rick Wilson.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 69 Heidi Heitkamp, U.S. Senator of North Dakota
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Heidi Heitkamp voted "no" on Brett Kavanaugh because she had voted yes so many times in support of victims, victims of sexual violence and sex trafficking, missing and murdered Indigenous women. In our trip to North Dakota, the Senator describes this legislative work. .Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Still Stronger Together f/ Jess Morales Rocketto
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Devon and Marisa discuss networks, community and how reaching out can lead to real wins in the midterm elections. They sit down with the Political Director of The National Domestic Worker's Alliance, Jess Morales Rocketto and dive into what community means and what community can do for all of us. Follow Jess @JessLivMo --------- Please remember to …
Nicie and Heather return to Austin, Texas for breakfast tacos, Tex Mex (more about that on our blog), MJ Hegar, and for the Beto/Willie rally! Willie Nelson has a new anthem, “If you don’t like who’s in there vote ‘em out!”Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 67 The Great Battlefield x the MidPod
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Nicie shares the story of the MidPod with Nathaniel Pearlman and gets his insights into political technology and Progressive entrepreneurship.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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And the Data Says... f/ Rachel Bitecofer
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Devon and Marisa discuss polling, data, and what to make of contradictory polls. They speak with Rachel Bitecofer, Assistant Director of the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University. She takes us through how to look at and analyze polls and get the most out of polling without making yourself panic. Follow Rachel @RachelBitec…
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Ep. 66 Cristina Tzintzun Ramirez, JOLT
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Tzintzun Ramirez fought to build power for undocumented workers in Texas. Now she wants to empower young Latinos to become voters and leaders for Texas and America.
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Ep. 65: Jared Golden, ME-02
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Maine State Representative Jared Golden describes himself as a "progressive heart with a pragmatic approach to delivery." He’s running for U.S. House of Representatives in a vast rural district in a state without Medicaid expansion. Preserving the ACA and expanding Medicaid here is about delivering healthcare and creating important jobs; that's pro…
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For Good Measure f/ Chris Melody Fields Figueredo
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Devon and Marisa discuss ballot measures and the importance of researching what will be on the ballot beyond the candidates. Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Executive Director Chris Melody Fields Figueredo joins to shed some light on the process and give guidance on how to research what will be on your state's ballot. Follow Chris @Fieldsy Follow…
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Ep. 64 Iowa: The Dream Team in the Field of Dreams
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At the State Fair and around the state, Iowans worry about the fate of their cherished traditions: farming, community, and decency.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 63 Gina Ortiz Jones, TX-23
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This former Air Force Intelligence Officer and trade expert from San Antonio is running for congress in a majority-minority swing district where health care, immigration and education are key concerns.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Democracy Now! f/ Sarah Kendzior
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Devon and Marisa discuss threats to democracy and the importance of voting. Devon sits down with author, scholar and expert on authoritarianism, Sarah Kenzior to discuss the structural and societal issues surrounding the right to vote. Follow Sarah @sarahkendzior --------- Please remember to rate and subscribe to Hellbent Presents: Crush the Midter…
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Ep. 62 Michael Miller: The Impact of Money in Politics and Voter ID Laws
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Professor Miller, who teaches at Barnard College, became a leading elections scholar after some serious time in the trenches of electoral politics.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 61 Chris Pappas, NH-01 & Lucas Meyer, NH Young Democrats.
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Chris Pappas' family has 100 years of history in New Hampshire, and he’s vying to become the state's first LGBT member of Congress. Lucas Meyer has been recruiting a new generation of candidates to run for office and inspire a new generation of voters.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Do the Localmotion f/ Catherine Vaughan
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Devon and Marisa discuss the importance of local elections and some tips on how to find about the lesser known races in your area. They sit down with flippable CEO Catherine Vaughan to talk about challenges local candidates face and solutions to some of those problems. Follow flippable @flippable_org Follow Catherine @cv0 --------- Please remember …
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Ep. 60 Tom Steyer Need to Vote Town Hall
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Nicie moderates a conversation about the future of our democracy with Tom Steyer and 200 active citizens in Manchester, NH.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
Environmental lawyer Mike Levin is running to replace retiring congressman Daryl Issa in this swing district that stretches along the coast north of San Diego and into southern Orange County. He shared his aspirations for making an impact in Congress on key issues facing the district, and reflected on the legacy of his immigrant grandparents.…
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Knock, Knock, No Joke f/ Jason Kander
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Devon and Marisa discuss volunteering for campaigns with a man who has done a lot of volunteering and campaigning himself, Jason Kander. They discuss the importance of door knocking, building the blue wave, and how, at the end of the day, there is no such thing as a small job on the campaign trail. Follow Jason Kander @JasonKander --------- Please …
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Ep. 58. Nathaniel Stinnett, Environmental Voter Project
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Using data mining and modeling, Stinnett has discovered a millions of passionate environmentalists, who defy our stereotypes. Now he’s working to get them to the polls.Nici Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 57 Lauren Baer, FL-18
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Lauren Bear is a foreign policy and human rights expert running against incumbent Brian Mast. If elected, she would be Florida's first openly LGBTQ+ member of congress. She tells us about her family story in this district, and shares her insights into the causes and costs of our current political crisis.…
Devon and Marisa introduce the Crush the Midterms tool and talk to Tallahassee mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum about the importance of volunteers in a successful campaign. Follow Mayor Gillum @AndrewGillum --------- Please remember to rate and subscribe to Hellbent Presents: Crush the Midterms so you don't miss a single call…
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Ep 56 ME-02: "The old Democrat that's coming back" in a working class district
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Delivering healthcare in this vast, rural district has become almost impossible under a whittled away ACA, which the Republican incumbent voted to repeal. One doctor in the district says the 5th vital sign should be “suffering.” Traditional work here - lobstering, forestry, and wild blueberries - is the stuff they make postcards of, but these indus…
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Ep. 55 Sean Casten, IL-06
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This engineer and green energy entrepreneur is running in a toss-up seat near Chicago. The moms went into full geek mode with Casten on what Congress could and should be doing to help America and the world respond to climate change.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
Coming next week, Hellbent Media and Crush the Midterms bring you a weekly show focused on explaining the action behind campaigns and what individuals can do to ensure we elect Democrats in the 2018 midterm election. We dive into volunteering, the importance of ballot measures, how to leverage your personal network and where exactly your money goes…
DeJear is bringing her family legacy of civic engagement to her pathbreaking bid for Secretary of State in Iowa. She’s got ideas about how to inspire the next generation of active citizens.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 53 Gil Cisneros, CA-39
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This Navy veteran is running in a highly competitive open seat race south of Los Angeles. His passion is education.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 52 Michele Swers: The Gender Gap in Congress
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Swers, a political scientist at Georgetown University, studies women in congress: the challenges they face in getting elected and the tensions they confront once in office. She's charted the careers of Republican women in congress especially closely, as the issue of reproductive rights has become a litmus test in electoral politics.…
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Ep. 51 Haley Stevens, MI-11
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Stevens grew up in this suburban district outside of Detroit. Now she wants to bring her auto industry expertise to Washington and she wants to help build a vibrant 21st century manufacturing ecosystem in America.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 50 Texas 23: Borderlands
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Gina Ortiz Jones fights to win back this swing district and citizens protest as the Trump Administration tears refugee children from their parents and moves to build a wall on the Rio Grande.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 49 Lauren Underwood, IL-14
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Lauren Underwood has had a passion for health care since childhood for very personal reasons. She channeled that passion into a career in health policy and now into her bid for congress.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 48 Rogelio Saenz: Latinx Demography and Politics in Texas
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One in ten school-aged children in America lives in Texas. Saenz charts the evolution of the Latinx communities in Texas, and the profound challenges they face in achieving political representation.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 47 Jessica Morse CA-04
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Jessica Morse describes her deep roots in this rural district, and her calling to public service to Baghdad and now back home to the mountains of Yosemite . She’s giving incumbent Tom McClintock a serious challenge.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 46 Eric Foner: The Imagined Community
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Historian Eric Foner shares key insights into the historical struggle for freedom and the crucial role of principled dissent. We find lessons for active citizens today.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 45 NH-01: Who will stand up?
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We interview 7 candidates and tell 1 stunning story of citizen activism. We also ask what it means to stand for something, because saving this country may soon mean that we all learn.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 44 Talley Sergent, WV-02
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A sixth-generation West Virginian, Tally Sergent is challenging Republican incumbent, Alex Mooney, who moved to the district from Maryland to run for Congress. She talks about her mentors, her family's struggles, and her passion for a region that desperately needs a champion.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu
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Ep. 43 Jacob Hacker: American Amnesia
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Hacker describes how our kids are suffering from the polarization of the GOP that has undermined the constructive role that government used to play in partnering with business and fostering prosperity.Nicie Panetta and Heather Atwood tarafından oluşturuldu