Best Wonder Media Network and The 19th News Podcasts (2025)

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“When the way is blocked, we pivot.” with Martha S. Jones 46:07

5M ago46:07

46:07

In this final episode of The Amendment, host Errin Haines reflects on the recent presidential election and its implications for gender, race, and democracy. She talks with historian Martha S. Jones about the stark racial divides in voting patterns and the importance of coalition building in the fight for equality in the face of setbacks. Errin and …

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Our Future Under Trump with Leah Litman 33:25

6M ago33:25

33:25

Donald Trump has won a second term in office. Leah Litman, a University of Michigan Law Professor and co-host of the legal podcast Strict Scrutiny, joins Errin to break down election night. They respond to preliminary exit poll data, split ticket voting on abortion access, and the impact of another Trump presidency on America’s judicial system. Fol…

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Combating Election Misinformation with Joy-Ann Reid 49:51

6M ago49:51

49:51

With only a few days left in this election, MSNBC’s host of “The ReidOut” Joy-Ann Reid joins Errin to discuss combating misinformation, expectations for election night, and the future of American democracy beyond 2024. Follow Joy-Ann Reid on Instagram Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on Instagra…

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Ta-Nehisi Coates On His Obligation To This Moment 39:08

6M ago39:08

39:08

Award winning author, essayist and journalist Ta-Nehisi Coates, joins Errin to discuss his new book, The Message, his views on the purpose of journalism, the unique position Black journalists have in America, and what he makes of the current political moment. Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Haines on …

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The War on Transgender Rights with Kate Sosin and Orion Rummler 23:31

6M ago23:31

23:31

Since 2021, at least 177 anti-trans bills have become law across the country. In an effort to understand this trend and its implications, The 19th News published a six part series about trans rights. Today, Errin sits down with The 19th’s LGBTQ+ reporters – Kate Sosin and Orion Rummler – to talk about their reporting for this series and what’s at s…

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Stepping Back and Leaning In with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff 33:41

7M ago33:41

33:41

The Vice President has navigated many firsts in her tenure as the VP and now as the presidential nominee. And so has her husband, as the first Second Gentleman in history. The Second Gentleman takes a break from his busy campaign schedule to reflect on his journey with the Vice President, introduce himself a bit more to our listeners and to make hi…

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Vance vs. Walz with Sarah Longwell 40:33

7M ago40:33

40:33

Did Vance’s smooth debate performance win folks over? What did Walz leave on the table? Will this move the needle with undecided voters? Errin’s joined by Sarah Longwell, Republican strategist and master of the focus group, to break down the Vice Presidential debate between Governor Tim Walz and Senator JD Vance. Civility and decorum took center st…

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Dobbs, IVF and the 2024 Election with Amanda Becker 30:53

7M ago30:53

30:53

19th reporter Amanda Becker joins Errin to talk about her new book, “You Must Stand Up: The Fight for Abortion Rights.” Amanda talks about the origins of the book, creative resistance in the wake of the Dobbs decision, IVF and fetal personhood, and the stakes of the first presidential election since the fall of Roe. Follow Amanda on X at @AmandaBec…

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett live from Texas Tribune Fest 50:42

7M ago50:42

50:42

Representative Jasmine Crockett sits down with Errin at the Texas Tribune Festival, fresh off her powerful speech at the DNC. The Representative talks about her viral interaction with Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene, the fight against voter suppression laws in Texas, and why she will always defend Vice President Kamala Harris. Follow Rep. Crockett on X …

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How Gender Defined the Presidential Debate with Rebecca Traister 54:12

8M ago54:12

54:12

Errin is joined by New York Magazine writer-at-large Rebecca Traister to unpack the high stakes debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. From the opening handshake to the closing remarks to Taylor Swift’s post-debate endorsement, Errin and Rebecca dive into the biggest moments of the night, and examine how gend…

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Centering Labor in the 2024 Presidential Election with April Verrett 23:33

8M ago23:33

23:33

Welcome back! We missed you. And wow has a lot happened since the last time we talked. We’ve got a whole new Democratic ticket and a campaign increasingly centered around economic populism. So today we’re talking with Service Employees International Union President April Verrett about why she believes labor unions are intrinsic to upholding our dem…

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Preserving the 14th Amendment with Sherrilyn Ifill 45:55

9M ago45:55

45:55

Today, we’re talking all about the 14th Amendment. Our guest, Sherrilyn Ifill, a dedicated lawyer and the former president of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, is launching the 14th Amendment Center for Law & Democracy at Howard University, which promotes the vision of equality that the 14th Amendment promised – civil rights for all US citizens. She ta…

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Kamala Harris Enters the Chat with Brittany Packnett Cunningham 36:21

9M ago36:21

36:21

President Joe Biden has officially dropped out of the 2024 Presidential race and formally endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to succeed him at the top of the ticket.Over the past few days many Democratic party officials have voiced their support for Vice President Harris and should she win in November her ascension to the Presidency would also m…

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The Threat of Project 2025 with Rachel Leingang 31:54

9M ago31:54

31:54

This week, Republicans are convening in Milwaukee to officially elect former President Donald Trump as the party’s nominee. But what would a second Trump administration actually look like? The answer may very well lie in a lengthy document of conservative priorities called Project 2025. To unpack this document, we’re talking to Rachel Leingang who …

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The Supreme Court vs Democracy with Kimberly Atkins Stohr 39:22

10M ago39:22

39:22

Last week, the Supreme Court wrapped up a controversial and consequential session that addressed abortion, guns and presidential power, just to name a few. The once favorable views of the Court have fallen to historic lows in recent years thanks in part to the conservative majority. And since the Dobbs decision in 2022, many Americans are concerned…

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Power in Privilege with Shannon Watts 44:36

10M ago44:36

44:36

In this episode, Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action, joins 19th reporter, Jennifer Gerson, to discuss the powerful role of White suburban women in the fight against gun violence. Having played a key role in shifting the culture of gun violence, Shannon knows how White women can best serve movements that disproportionately impact communiti…

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Presidential Debate Bingo with Terri Rupar 24:38

10M ago24:38

24:38

Tomorrow night, President Biden and former President Trump will face off in the first of two presidential debates. What do both candidates have to prove and what are the pitfalls they’re trying to avoid? This week, Errin sits down with political editor at The 19th Terri Rupar, for a round of Presidential Debate Bingo to help you prepare for what is…

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Is This the Juneteenth We Asked For? with Jamelle Bouie 43:50

10M ago43:50

43:50

We’re celebrating Juneteenth with New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie. Errin and Jamelle break down the history of the holiday and discuss the policy changes that need to happen to make America a truly equitable country. Follow Jamelle Bouie on Instagram @jbouie Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin Hain…

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Queering Our Way to a Liberated Future with Kelley Robinson 34:56

11M ago34:56

34:56

Even though Pride Month is a time to celebrate queer love, it’s also a time to double down on LGBTQ+ activism and progressive policy change. The work is far from over. Human Rights Campaign President, Kelley Robinson, comes on the show to discuss her leadership of the organization one year after declaring a state of emergency for LGBTQ+ people in t…

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Nine Decades of Activism with Dolores Huerta 23:22

11M ago23:22

23:22

Dolores Huerta is a legendary labor rights activist who co-founded the United Farm Workers union with Cesar Chavez. At 94 years old, she’s still raising her voice for the voiceless and teaching communities how to wield their power. This week, she joins the show to share what she’s learned about fighting for marginalized communities, the importance …

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Understanding the AAPI Voting Bloc with Axios’ Niala Boodhoo 37:13

11M ago37:13

37:13

We often separate voting blocs by race — we talk about “the Black vote,” “the Latino vote,” “the White vote,” “the Asian-American vote.” but in reality, these are all big — often disparate — groups of people. So this week, to close out Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Month, we wanted to do a deep dive on the AANHPI voting bloc…

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The Undoing of Roe with Shefali Luthra 38:41

11M ago38:41

38:41

In the summer of 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. Millions of Americans were stripped of various forms of reproductive health care. In her new book, “Undue Burden: Life and Death Decisions in Post-Roe America,” Shefali Luthra covers the experience of those impacted. *Spoiler alert: we’re all impacted*. As the gender and health care r…

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Octavia Butler’s Vision of 2024 with Dr. Ayana Jamieson 28:52

12M ago28:52

28:52

The novel “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler begins in the year 2024 – in a world where democracy is at stake, a climate crisis rages, and extremist politicians are on the rise. Octavia Butler published her book in 1993. So … how did she predict the future? And what can her writing teach us about the world we live in today? Octavia Butler sch…

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Understanding Trump’s Evangelical Base with NPR’s Sarah McCammon 36:42

12M ago36:42

36:42

Over the last 40 years, evangelical Christians have become an influential voting block. White evangelical support for Donald Trump exceeded 80 percent in the 2016 election. The intensifying politicization of the evangelical movement has been too much for some, and many are leaving the church. To understand the voting patterns of evangelicals and th…

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Destigmatizing Sex Work with Yin Q 32:54

12M ago32:54

32:54

Asian massage workers and sex workers have long been the targets of violence in America – but their stories often get pushed to the margins. This week, as AAPI Heritage Month begins, we’re pulling those stories to the center. Yin Q – one of the core organizers of Red Canary Song, a collective organizing with and for Asian and migrant sex workers – …

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Climate Is a Reproductive Justice Issue with Jessica Kutz 28:37

1y ago28:37

28:37

Climate change and reproductive justice aren’t often linked – but they should be. To close out Earth Month, Errin sits down with Jessica Kutz, the 19th’s gender, climate and sustainability reporter, to talk about her latest reporting on climate and reproductive justice, the missing perspectives in climate journalism, and the future of the climate m…

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Representation for Cherokee Nation with Kim Teehee 39:53

1y ago39:53

39:53

In this interview, Errin sits down with Kim Teehee, a lawyer and politician who is looking to become the first Cherokee delegate in Congress. The two discuss the promises and pitfalls of governmental representation, the fight to preserve the Cherokee language and Kim’s role model Wilma Mankiller. Follow Kim Teehee on X @DelegateTeehee Follow The 19…

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Everyone Watches Women's Sports with Jemele Hill 39:24

1y ago39:24

39:24

Women’s basketball has come a long way since Title IX in 1972. But not far enough. This week, Errin is joined by her friend Jemele Hill, the sports journalist, to talk all things women’s basketball. Jemele breaks down how far women’s basketball has come — as evidenced by this year’s women’s NCAA tournament — while also highlighting how far it has t…

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Imagining New Realities with Stacey Abrams 30:50

1y ago30:50

30:50

Stacey Abrams has a big imagination. She’s used it to expand Georgia’s electorate, be the first Black woman to be a major-party nominee for governor and write 16 books across multiple genres. This week on the show, Stacey sits down with Errin to share how she imagines American policy and democracy shifting — from tax policy to electrical grids to g…

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The Amendment Live at SXSW with Imara Jones 41:56

1y ago41:56

41:56

Imara Jones of TransLash Media joins Errin live at South by Southwest. She talks about highlighting trans voices, the importance of intersectionality, and the policy changes that should be made to create an equitable future for transgender people. Follow Imara Jones on X @imarajones and Instagram @imara_jones_ Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook…

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Behind the Trump Indictments with Melissa Murray 35:14

1y ago35:14

35:14

The charges against former President Donald Trump have been swirling in the news for years. Soon he will take the stand. Legal expert and co-host of Strict Scrutiny Melissa Murray joins Errin to cover the latest developments surrounding the Trump indictments. From analyzing the charges to exploring potential legal ramifications, Melissa provides ex…

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex joins SXSW Panel On Representation 57:27

1y ago57:27

57:27

On International Women’s Day, Errin moderated a South By Southwest panel with barrier-breaking women. Journalist Katie Couric, actor Brooke Shields, sociologist and DEI consultant Nancy Wang Yuen, and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, have a deep and nuanced conversation about the importance of representation in media, especially for women of color an…

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The Oscars Are Political with Wesley Morris 30:18

1y ago30:18

30:18

Everything is political – including the Oscars. This week, Wesley Morris, The New York Times’ critic at large, joins Errin to discuss this year’s standout nominees and what their roles reveal about our culture and our politics. Follow Wesley Morris on X @Wesley_Morris Follow The 19th on Instagram, Facebook, X and via our newsletters. Follow Errin H…

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The State of Our Union with Jonquilyn Hill 30:15

1y ago30:15

30:15

Ahead of President Biden’s State of the Union address, Errin sits down with Jonquilyn Hill, host of Vox’s The Weeds podcast, for a vibe check. They unpack where economic policy is failing Black women, the fallacy of approaching politics like a game show, and how young Black voters are approaching this election with a different lens. Follow The 19th…

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Investigating Child Care with Chabeli Carrazana 30:02

1y ago30:02

30:02

The 19th’s economy reporter, Chabeli Carrazana, unpacks America’s child care crisis and discusses her recent investigation into child care safety regulations across the country. She gives insight into the broken system and the impact child care has on the economy. For further information, read Chabeli’s article on the 19thnews.org and check out our…

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Down South with Tressie McMillan Cottom 36:29

1y ago36:29

36:29

Sociologist and professor Tressie McMillan Cottom makes her case for why we should all be paying attention to the South in this pivotal election year. She delves into the cultural nuances and power structures that shape Southern politics and offers compelling insights into its enduring relevance on the national stage. Follow The 19th on Instagram, …

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Keeping Democracy Intact with Nikole Hannah-Jones 35:55

1y ago35:55

35:55

What role should the free press play in ensuring the survival of our democracy? Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones has some thoughts. Nikole Hannah-Jones is the creator of the 1619 Project, reporter at The New York Times Magazine, Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University, and a leading voice on the vital role of j…

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Introducing: The Amendment! 1:48

1y ago1:48

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Welcome to The Amendment, a new podcast about gender, politics, and power premiering February 14th from The 19th News and Wonder Media Network, hosted by award-winning journalist and 19th editor-at-large Errin Haines. This election year, our democracy hangs in the balance. We need news coverage that cuts past punditry and gives a voice to the new e…

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