In 2018, politician, lawyer, writer, and activist Stacey Abrams became the first Black woman nominated by any major political party to run for state governor in the U.S. when she made a bid to become governor of Georgia. She lost that election—just barely—but afterwards, she only became more passionate about ensuring that every eligible American can exercise ... Show More
Oct 2
Playoffs, Records & Emotional Goodbyes — What a Week in the W!
Breanna Stewart just dropped a 30-point, 10-rebound, 5-assist playoff game and is only the FOURTH player EVER to do so. The Liberty took down the top-seeded Lynx. And that's just the beginning of the women’s sports news this week… 🏆 Olivia Miles wins Rookie of the Year with ALL ... Show More
9m 8s
Jun 2020
How Can We Shablam on Voter Suppression? with Stacey Abrams
Voting rights activist, author, lawyer, and politician Stacey Abrams joins Jonathan to discuss the history of voting rights in the United States, the current state of voter suppression, and how we can work towards fair voting and a robust civic engagement.
Abrams served in the G ... Show More
47m 32s
Oct 2020
"Stacey Abrams"
<p>Stacey Abrams is a political leader, activist, entrepreneur, and best-selling author. She is also this week's teacher to all of us who are SmartLess. We care about her message, we care about what she does, and we praise her for her activism. Please vote, use your voice to make ... Show More
37m 10s
May 2023
Stacey Abrams: A Point of Entry
Stacey Abrams talks about her new book, Rogue Justice, and the systems that influence American life from the shadows. Stacey Abrams is a politician, author, and voting rights activist. She served in the Georgia House of Representatives for 10 years, she fought two closely contest ... Show More
32m 36s
Nov 2022
Stacey Abrams - Solving Georgia's Voting Access Problem
"Voting rights, voting access, is about who gets to show up. Election outcomes – that's up to the voters. But access is the responsibility of government." Democratic nominee for Georgia governor Stacey Abrams discusses her candidacy, how she distinguishes herself from her opponen ... Show More
7m 19s