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Virginia is for Lovers of Democracy

2026/04/23

As we record, we are celebrating Earth Day and celebrating another win, this time for an important ballot measure in Virginia. Thanks to all of your work, Democrats are now in a position to flip 4 Virginia congressional seats! But we still have to do the work! We’ll give you your to do list and as always, our reasons for hope. Steve Linktree Jason Linktree Pre-Registration Resources maydaystrong.org California Rising LIVE - May 12th in LA 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Christian Esperias Experience

2026/04/16

It’s been another insane week starting off with Trump attacking the Pope and portraying himself as Jesus, but even he can’t distract us from his crumbling MAGA coalition, and the repudiation of authoritarianism in Hungary and around the world. And to help us prepare for the midterms and breakdown the state of the CA gubernatorial race, we are joined by political strategist, Christian Esperias! Steve Linktree Jason Linktree Make Calls to Virginia Voters May 12th - California Rising Live Concert April 29th - Field Team 6 Strategy Briefing www.practivistpod.com Hosted by Steve Pierson and Jason Berlin Produced by Steve Pierson and Trudi Roth Video Edited by Kanai Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Doing Good with Jennifer Levin

2026/04/09

Today as TACO Trump continues to distract the world from the Epstein Files, we have more election results that are great for Democrats and are sending Republicans scrambling to cheat any and every way they can. Then Steve has a conversation with an amazing grassroots activist who happens to be one of our great friends and she-ros in this movement. The founder of “Hang Out Do Good”, Jen Levin! Steve Linktree Jason Linktree www.hangoutdogood.com California Rising Live! Make Calls to Virginia Voters 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Executive Disorder

2026/04/02

Today we are still reveling in the aftermath of No Kings III, where we all got together with over 8 million of our closest friends! Not surprisingly Trump continues to cosplay a king with more illegal and unconstitutional executive orders. We are one month into the Iran war, prices continue to go up, and Trump’s approvals continue to go down. We discuss it all and what comes next. Steve Linktree Jason Linktree maydaystrong.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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Direct Democracy with Chris Melody Fields Figueredo

2026/03/26

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Chain of Ideas with Dr. Ibram X. Kendi

2026/03/19

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

DemocraShe with Sarah Jakle

2026/03/12

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Primary Wins with John Feinblatt

2026/03/05

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fake It till You Make It with Kate Barr

2026/02/26

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Practical Defiance with Jiggy Geronimo

2026/02/19

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. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Together, We Are America with Emiliana Guereca

2026/02/12

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Color of Change with Nadine Smith

2026/02/05

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Plan with Ezra Levin

2026/01/29

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 Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

End Citizens United! with Tiffany Muller

2026/01/22

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 www.practivistpod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump Doesn’t Care About Humanity with Grant Stern

2026/01/15

Today we ask for a refund on our 14 day free trial of 2026. But since we didn’t read the fine print, we are going to talk about the horrific ICE escalations in Minneapolis, hear about a focus group with disaffected Trump voters, and also talk about what’s going on in Capitol Hill. Then we catch up on the state of independent media and get a rundown on Trump’s failures in Venezuela with the Executive Editor of Occupy Democrats, Grant Stern. Practivist Call in Number: ‪(818) 824-4286 Jess Linktree Steve Linktree www.practivistpod.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Vhjfuibv 2026/04/11

Great podcast

Thanks for sticking to the facts and presenting rational concepts derived from these facts!

AD975 2025/07/13

Jessica Craven is amazing

Informative, calming, motivating podcast!

SMH Unreal 2025/04/09

Being apart of something making a difference

Love the Hopium substack community and feeling like I'm contributing to ideas and effort that helps peace and retaining democracy. Simon is awesome w...

maryfs2 2025/03/25

Action is the antidote to despair!

Love this podcast and Jess Craven’s Chop Wood Carry Water e-newsletter. Simple actions to take daily!

LucieMiele 2025/02/22

More of this please

Jessica Craven has literally been keeping me from despair in the past month. I’m thrilled to have another avenue to learn how to make a difference in ...

6amPOD 2025/02/20

LOVE THIS SHOW!

I follow Steve on Bluesky and am really inspired by his level-headed optimism. So glad to have this amazing podcast in such dark times!

DrDK2 2025/02/20

It’s Time To Take Action

I’m glad that Steve and Jessica are back. They are a special balance of positivity and realism. We need them in the fight.

Jessycad 2023/05/30

Let's DO something

If you're tired of complaining and being frustrated (or scared) with the state of our country, you're ready to take action to promote real change towa...

CarleneWebbBurton 2023/04/19

Ed is Awesome!

Ed Begley Jr. is a gem, thank you for the interview!! And so agree with him, the kids are all right! They give us hope ❤️

Patriot Sister 2022/08/25

How We Win Live

How We Win Live was amazing! It motivated me to work even harder the next few months! It was fun and funny yet very serious. Thanks for all of your ha...

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