You want LGBTQIA+ rights? You want reproductive justice? You want to end mass incarceration? You want environmental protections? You want living wages? You better vote for state legislature, b**ch.
Sister District co-founders Gaby Goldstein and Lala Wu return to Getting Curious for a conversation all about the upcoming midterm elections, and specifically wh ... Show More
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How To Spot BS — with Jennifer Welch from "I've Had It"
Today, we’re refining our BS reader with one the BEST in the biz - Jennifer Welch - from “I’ve Had It”!
Together, JVN and Jennifer dive into how to hold people accountable, discern the news we’re watching, and call out hypocrisy in both everyday life and in U.S. politics. Jenn ... Show More
52m 1s
Nov 24
JVN’s Wicked FOMO, Mary Bruce Brings Back Journalism, Epstein File Vote
This week, we're talking: visits to Drew Afualo & Suzanne Lambert’s podcasts, the Finlandia Trophy, Thanksgiving prep, Paul Revere, JVN’s upcoming European tour, Carmen Sandiego, “Where In The World Is JVN,” horses in the stable, Mikayla Noguiera’s haircut, Zara Larsson, the retu ... Show More
29m 45s
Nov 19
How To Protect Your Peace - The Art of Self-Care with Heather McMahan
Travel nightmares, cocktail jazz, & laughing gas…oh my!
This week, JVN is joined by comedian and certified delight, Heather McMahan (host, Absolutely Not) They’re talking: baths vs. showers, jazz scatting, preferred quesadilla orders, comedy in 2025, mid-flight medical emerg ... Show More
50m 33s
Nov 2023
New Speaker, New Union, and Doing Right by Joe Hill
Utah House Republicans elected new leadership this week, and host Ali Vallarta thinks you should put Speaker Mike Schultz’s number in your phone right now. Ali and executive producer Emily Means discuss expectations for Schultz heading into the next legislative session. Plus, uni ... Show More
32m 6s
Feb 2024
Will Cline Resign? Potty Policy, and Free Local Stuff
From potty training to liquor laws, what’s the Utah Legislature been up to? Host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means break down the bills that caught their attention. Plus, we’ve got an update on the response to Utah State Board of Education member Natalie Cline’s bul ... Show More
39m 12s
Apr 2022
Stacey Abrams on Leveling up and Serving the Common Good
<p>Ryan talks to Stacey Abrams about the true meaning of the word Stoic, the notion of scaling and leveling up in business, the importance of serving the common good, and more.</p><p>The name Stacey Abrams has become synonymous with voting accessibility and turnout, making histor ... Show More
1h 4m
Aug 2023
The Supreme Court Crisis w/ Elie Mystal
Attorney, writer and political commentator Elie Mystal joins Laverne to talk about the radically conservative United States Supreme Court, the constitutional amendments through history and his eye-opening book, Allow Me To Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution. He expla ... Show More
47m 58s
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
Sep 2022
Que pontes existem entre mulheres conservadoras e progressistas?
Mamileiros e mamiletes, uma das premissas da polarização política é que a gente não dialoga com o outro campo, que não existe troca com pessoas reais com suas complexidades e ambiguidades. A gente discute sempre com um espantalho, uma simplificação grotesca, uma caricatura de alg ... Show More
1h 5m
Feb 2024
So We’re Prosecuting Fani Now?
Welcome home y’all! On episode seven of Native Land Pod, Biden gets pushed on racial justice by black members of congress. Meanwhile, Trump launches a sneaker brand to help him pay off the $355 million dollars that he owes New York state. Plus, the hosts debate why some black vo ... Show More
55m 4s