Not Too Woke, Too Weak: Democrats’ Real Problem With Voters

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

#Progressive #News #Politics #Democracy In Color #Executive Director

1:36:55

What’s up, Tribe, and welcome back to Good Moms Bad Choices! January was amazing, but its time to turn the page on the calendar and embrace beautiful new energy as we enter ‘The Journey of Love February.’ This month is all about the heart - join Erica and Milah to catch up and discuss what’s new in the world of motherhood, marriage, and amor! In this week’s episode, the ladies offer witty and sharp perspectives about personal growth in love, supporting your kids through their friend drama, and how to honor your true needs in a partnership. Mama Bear to the Rescue! The Good Moms discuss protective parenting and helping your kids fight their battles (8:00) Bad Choice of the Week: Help! My kids saw me in my lingerie! (20:00) My Happily Ever After: Erica and Milah discuss the prospect of marriage, dreams of becoming a housewife, and the top 5 ways to be confident in love (32:00) Yoni Mapping: Releasing Trauma and Increasing Pleasure (57:00) Its OK to fuck up, but also, what do you (really) bring to the table: The Good Moms have an honest discussion about finding accountability and growth before love (1:03:00) Watch This episode & more on YouTube! Catch up with us over at Patreon and get all our Full visual episodes, bonus content & early episode releases. Join our private Facebook group! Let us help you! Submit your advice questions, anonymous secrets or vent about motherhood anonymously! Submit your questions Connect With Us: @GoodMoms_BadChoices @TheGoodVibeRetreat @Good.GoodMedia @WatchErica @Milah_Mapp Official GMBC Music: So good feat Renee, Trip and http://www.anthemmusicenterprises.com Join us this summer in paradise at the Good Vibe Rest+Vibe Retreat in Costa Rica July 31- August 5 August 8 - August 13 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

23 days ago 48:14

MP3•Episode home

She explains what the data really shows about last year’s election and how her organization’s qualitative focus groups reveal a fundamental error in Democrats’ understanding of where the party goes from here.

Jen shares what she’s hearing from voters who sat out of the 2024 election, including how they perceive the Democratic Party and their opinion of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. She discusses the role of data-driven messaging vs. voter mobilization, and she breaks down why Democrats’ failure to fight back against Republicans caused them to lose voters who were looking for a break from business-as-usual politics.

REFERENCES:

Jenifer Fernandez Ancona - @jenancona // @jenancona.bsky.social

Way to Win - waytowin.us // @WayToWinAF // @waytowinus.bsky.social

Way to Win Substack - "Americans—And The Missing Biden Voters—Want Change"

155 episodes

Not Too Woke, Too Weak: Democrats’ Real Problem With Voters

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

40 subscribers

published 23 days ago

MP3•Episode home

REFERENCES:

Jenifer Fernandez Ancona - @jenancona // @jenancona.bsky.social

Way to Win - waytowin.us // @WayToWinAF // @waytowinus.bsky.social

Way to Win Substack - "Americans—And The Missing Biden Voters—Want Change"

155 episodes

#Progressive #News #Politics #Democracy In Color #Executive Director

All episodes

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Philanthropy’s New Role with Ashindi Maxton 48:42

9 days ago48:42

48:42

Director of Mission Telecom Giving Ashindi Maxton shares why she’s viewing this otherwise harrowing political climate as a moment of opportunity. Ashindi discusses the role of philanthropy in social justice movements, including its strengths and limitations and how she’s helping to transform the sector into one that is more social justice oriented, innovative, and capable of stepping up to the challenge. She offers a global perspective on social justice and how different movements are finding new ways to secure funding towards their mission. She also shares insight into her new role at Mission Telecom, a broadband company that invests in systemic change and has a progressive goal to make internet connectivity affordable, particularly across the South. Ashindi also shares stories from her recent conversations with social change groups in the South, a place where she is witnessing deep and sophisticated levels of organizing. REFERENCES: Ashindi Maxton - Bio Mission Telecom Giving - missiontelecom.org…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Not Too Woke, Too Weak: Democrats’ Real Problem With Voters 48:14

23 days ago48:14

48:14

Way to Win Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer Jenifer Fernandez Ancona shares the organization’s research findings about where Democrats went wrong in 2024 and what it’s going to take to win in 2026 and beyond. She explains what the data really shows about last year’s election and how her organization’s qualitative focus groups reveal a fundamental error in Democrats’ understanding of where the party goes from here. Jen shares what she’s hearing from voters who sat out of the 2024 election, including how they perceive the Democratic Party and their opinion of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. She discusses the role of data-driven messaging vs. voter mobilization, and she breaks down why Democrats’ failure to fight back against Republicans caused them to lose voters who were looking for a break from business-as-usual politics. REFERENCES: Jenifer Fernandez Ancona - @jenancona // @jenancona.bsky.social Way to Win - waytowin.us // @WayToWinAF // @waytowinus.bsky.social Way to Win Substack - " Americans—And The Missing Biden Voters—Want Change "…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
From Grassroots to Governing with Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist 44:43

5 weeks ago44:43

44:43

Michigan’s first Black lieutenant governor Garlin Gilchrist discusses his race for governor in 2026 and lessons learned as the state’s second-in-command in the middle of the extraordinary crisis that was the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares his wins in office, including advancing criminal justice reform and expanding broadband access, as well as what he believes went wrong in the 2024 election. Gilchrist also shares why his unique background as a software engineer turned community organizer makes him fit to lead the state and he shares his vision for the future of Michigan. REFERENCES: Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist - campaign website // bluesky…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Trump’s Terrible Tariffs with Economist Thea Lee 42:47

7 weeks ago42:47

42:47

Thea Lee, economist and former deputy undersecretary for international labor affairs at the Department of Labor, provides insight to Trump’s economic madness and the global chaos unleashed. Thea offers us a 101 on tariffs and their role in economic policy. She explains why Trump’s trade policy lacks credibility in its purported goal of supporting workers and manufacturers. She also lays out the consequences of tariffs, from hurting small businesses to increasing the cost of living for the most vulnerable, including Black and Brown communities. As a longtime champion for worker’s rights, Thea shares lessons learned from Trump’s first term and what actual strategies in support of American workers could look like. REFERENCES: Thea Lee - @TheaMeiLee…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
The Future of the Democratic Party with Congressman Greg Casar 29:00

9 weeks ago29:00

29:00

House Representative and Chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Greg Casar (TX) breaks down the evolving role of the CPC in this current Trump era and shares what the Democratic Party needs to do to regain trust and power among voters. He discusses the future of the party and emphasizes the need to build a multiracial working-class coalition that is not afraid to pick big fights. REFERENCES: Congressman Greg Casar - @RepCasar (official) & @gregcasar (campaign)…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Advancing Reparations with Liberation Ventures’ Aria Florant 40:49

11 weeks ago40:49

40:49

Aria Florant, co-founder and CEO of Liberation Ventures (LV), joins the podcast to share how her organization is driving the movement for reparations forward, even in the face of the current administration’s full-scale assault against equity and justice. She breaks down the four pillars of a comprehensive reparations program and shares LV’s bold mission to make reparations “common sense and commonplace” in America. Aria also highlights inspiring local and state victories—like the progress happening in Palm Springs, CA. She offers valuable insights on how to cultivate white allyship and multiracial support for racial justice and reparations. REFERENCES: Aria Florant, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Liberation Ventures - Liberation Ventures / Bluesky / Instagram…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
ACLU’s Cecillia Wang on the Legal Battle Against Trump 54:09

13 weeks ago54:09

54:09

ACLU Legal Director Cecillia Wang explains the strategy behind Trump’s barrage of executive orders to reverse decades of progress and unleash the power of the federal government against anyone who is not a straight, white man. She describes his overall goal of creating “in-groups” vs. “out-groups” of people by attacking the structural reforms of Reconstruction, scapegoating immigrants, and targeting trans youth. Cecillia shares the country’s history of anti-immigration policy and how Trump’s attacks on immigration have shifted from his first term. She also discusses the importance of mass movement alongside legal action in fighting for social justice and equality. Cecillia reminds listeners that we are not starting from scratch and that despite America’s history of racism and exclusion, there is also a rich legacy of struggle and progress. REFERENCES: Cecillia Wang, ACLU National Legal Director - Bio RSVP for the ACLU's Know Your Rights Trainings…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson Is Excited for the Power of the People 51:16

15 weeks ago51:16

51:16

Former co-executive director of the Highlander Center Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson shares why this moment is ripe for transformative social change towards justice and progress. Ash-Lee discusses the role and impact of Highlander, including its legacy of identifying and supporting movement leaders from the Civil Rights era to the Black Lives Matter movement. She also shares why she remains excited at this moment, despite increased attacks on American democracy. REFERENCES: Ash-Lee Woodard Henderson - @_AshDashLee_…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Virginia is for Lovers of Democracy 46:33

17 weeks ago46:33

46:33

Tram Nguyen co-executive director of New Virginia Majority, returns to the show to help break down why Virginia remains at the forefront of what progressive change can look like and what can happen when we transform a state. She discusses how she decided on her vote to help elect the new head of the DNC and shares her experiences as an Asian American growing up in Virginia, the former capital of the Confederacy. She also explains how Medicaid expansion became an electoral tool for pushing progressive policy in the Virginia legislature and the critical races happening in the state in 2025, including the race for governor and House races where the multiracial coalition can make a true difference. References: Tram Nguyen - @tramNVM New Virginia Majority - Website / @NewVAMajority…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
The End of the Trump Era with Maurice Mitchell 51:48

19 weeks ago51:48

51:48

The beginning—and the end—of the Trump era is here. National Director Maurice Mitchell returns to the show for a three-peat to discuss how the Working Families Party (WFP) is approaching these next four years under Trump and why they’ve dubbed the next ten years as the “Working Families’ Decade.” Maurice lays out a compelling vision for the future of American politics and explains why he and the WFP see an opportunity to fill the inevitable gaps that will emerge during Trump’s presidency as he toes the line between the billionaire coalition and some disillusioned working-class voters. He explains what Democrats need to do as they recalibrate and why the “woke-ism” debates are a distraction from the real issues facing the multiracial working class. References: Maurice Mitchell - @mauricewfp.bsky.social Working Families Party - workingfamilies.org "Left Organizing Is in Crisis. Philanthropy Is a Major Reason Why" by Nina Luo, The Nation…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Looking Ahead to 2025 46:19

21 weeks ago46:19

46:19

Happy New Year! To kick off 2025, Steve and Sharline look ahead to 2025 and dig into key areas of focus as we enter a new Trump administration. They discuss three dominant yet fundamentally incorrect mainstream narratives about the 2024 election. In addition, they survey the current race for the next DNC chair, including the lack of diverse candidates. They also highlight the slate of key members of Congress we’ll be watching from Texas’ Greg Casar to Arizona’s Ruben Gallego to California’s Lateefah Simon.…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Building Solidarity with USC Professor Manuel Pastor 49:46

25 weeks ago49:46

49:46

For our final episode of the year, Manuel Pastor, University of Southern California professor of sociology and American studies and ethnicity, joins Steve and Sharline to discuss lessons learned from this year’s presidential election including how to understand Latino political identity and the role of narrative and messaging in building broad coalitions. Manuel touches on the dangerous rise of technoauthoritarianism and shares his framework for how progressives can and should be thinking about geography and political strategy. REFERENCES: Manuel Pastor - X: @Prof_MPastor & Bluesky: @profmpastor.bsky.social…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Self Care Is Radical Work with Somatics Coach Viveka Chen 46:59

27 weeks ago46:59

46:59

Let’s pause for a moment and remember that we need to take care of ourselves. Leadership coach, transformative justice practitioner, and somatics coach Viveka Chen (she/they) discusses the intersection of personal healing and collective liberation. Viveka shares insights from their work helping activists, organizers, and community leaders build resilience and foster connection in the face of systemic injustice. Viveka discusses healthy ways to deepen our capacity for change, how to transform burnout into sustainable action, and she shares grounding practices for getting through the holiday season and beyond. Viveka, Steve, and Sharline also share how they’re each finding gratitude in this moment and take a moment to breathe deeply and reflect. REFERENCES: Viveka Chen - Strozzi Institute co-LAB Collective's Radical Sabbatical co-LAB Collective's Helpful Frameworks for Hard Times When No Thing Works: A Zen and Indigenous Perspective on Resilience, Shared Purpose, and Leadership in the Timeplace of Collapse // Norma Wong…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Where We Go From Here: Post-Election 2024 41:50

29 weeks ago41:50

41:50

Steve and Sharline reflect on the results of the 2024 election and where we go from here as a nation. They share how they’re processing their feelings and discuss top takeaways of this election cycle including the impact of sexism, how to understand the exit polls, and changing voter dynamics across the country. They also lift up lessons learned and future strategies centered around state and local elections, as well as key leaders, groups, and organizations that will be central to the fight for a multiracial democracy in the coming months and years. REFERENCES: Steve's Recs for what to do and who to support: Subscribe to: Stacey Abrams' Assembly Required podcast Get involved with: Working Families Party Learn about: Michael Tubbs Support: LUCHA Follow: Congressman Greg Casar…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
All Eyes on Pennsylvania 53:33

31 weeks ago53:33

53:33

Philadelphia-based journalist Ernest Owens joins Steve and Sharline to share how things are shaping up in one of Democrats’ most critical states leading up to Election Day. Ernest describes the current energy in the state and the nuanced levels of engagement he’s witnessing compared to previous elections. He shares what’s top of mind for Black voters in Philly including his take on the media’s hand-wringing about Black male voters. References: Ernest Owens - ernestowens.com @mrernestowens…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Understanding the Black Male Vote with Perry Bacon Jr. 43:28

33 weeks ago43:28

43:28

The media can’t seem to stop talking about Black men. So, we decided to do something radical: let two Black men discuss Black men. Washington Post opinion columnist Perry Bacon Jr. returns to the show to share his thoughts on where VP Harris’ race stands, how he’s thinking about Black voters, and the evolving media landscape in this election. REFERENCES: Perry Bacon Jr - Washington Post , @PerryBaconJr & @perrybaconjr.bsky.social…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
The Future: Changing the Trajectory 44:36

34 weeks ago44:36

44:36

Right now, we find ourselves at an urgent intersection with several timelines and possibilities intertwined. We’ve declared that “We’re not going back”, that to “Make America Great Again” is to reverse decades of hard-fought progress. But what does a true and sustainable path forward actually look like? And who is leading the way? In the third and final part of The Path Forward, we hear from two women—Shaheedah Jackson, a formerly incarcerated individual, and Patrice Funderburg, executive director of a transitional facility for formerly incarcerated folks—who exemplify what it means to live and work at the crossroads of the white supremacist foundations of this country as well as the path forward towards transformative justice and healing. Credits: Created, directed and written by Fola Onifade Produced and edited by Olivia Parker Special thanks to Sharline Chiang and the Democracy in Color Team…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
One Thing…Or More 53:00

35 weeks ago53:00

53:00

Steve and Sharline share one…or maybe more than one thing they’re hopeful for, worried about, and watching for in the tea leaves as Election Day draws closer. In the second half of the show, Steve’s niece and her friend Julia join him on “Exit Polls” to share their thoughts on Kamala Harris’ candidacy and offer some insight into how Gen Z’ers are processing this election cycle.…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
The Present: This Moment Feels Urgent 31:14

36 weeks ago31:14

31:14

The summer of 2024 will no doubt go down in history as one of the most tumultuous, transformative, and monumental summers before an election. Following Biden’s historic decision to step down from the race, Vice President Kamala Harris’ rise to the top of the Democratic ticket shifted the national sentiment into high gear and generated Obama-level excitement among constituents. In Part 2 of The Path Forward , we hear from four women voters across the country about how they’re processing this year’s election, the issues at the top of their mind, and what their vision for a country that works for everyone could look like. Credits: Created, directed and written by Fola Onifade Produced and edited by Olivia Parker Special thanks to Sharline Chiang and the Democracy in Color Team…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
“Obama States” in Play in 2024 40:08

37 weeks ago40:08

40:08

Between Kamala Harris’ sharp debate performance and the increased hateful rhetoric from the right, Democrats are poised to win in states Obama captured. Steve and Sharline discuss the latest reported assassination attempt against Trump and the broader issue of increased political violence and gun violence in the U.S. from school shootings to death threats against election workers in Georgia. They also share their thoughts on the debate between Harris and Trump, including Trump’s dangerous lies about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. Sharline shares an important connection to her own childhood experiences with anti-Asian and anti-immigrant hate. The two also look at a “six-pack” of other critical races that will be key to Democrats’ victory this fall, including states that Obama won, such as North Carolina and Florida, as well as major swing states like Arizona and Pennsylvania.…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
The Past: We’re Not Going Back 23:47

38 weeks ago23:47

23:47

On November 5, millions of voters will make their way to the polling booths to answer some of the most pivotal questions defining American politics today: What kind of country do we want to be? And do we want to move our country forward towards progress or backward towards harm and repression? In Part 1 of The Path Forward, we explore the key components of the modern-day “Confederate Battle Plan” (coined by Steve Phillips, author of How We Win the Civil War ) to make America white again. We place Trump and the Republican political strategy of hatred and bigotry in historical context to answer the question of what Kamala Harris means when she says “We’re not going back.” Credits: Created, directed and written by Fola Onifade Produced and edited by Olivia Parker Special thanks to Sharline Chiang and the Democracy in Color Team…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
60 Days Out 47:08

39 weeks ago47:08

47:08

Steve and Sharline recap VP Harris and Coach Walz’s first sit-down media interview, held last week with CNN, as well as the DNC which took place earlier in August. They discuss the upcoming presidential debate on September 10 and what Kamala Harris needs to do to win. They also briefly touch on how Democrats can gain a government trifecta in 2025.…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
The Kamala Harris We Know (Rerelease) 45:53

41 weeks ago45:53

45:53

Back in 2020, we had current congressional candidate (and recent pod guest) Lateefah Simon on the show to talk about President Biden’s historic announcement in choosing Kamala Harris as his VP as well as Kamala’s long record of being a champion for others. -- From 2020: Few people know Kamala Harris like we in the Bay Area do. We discuss Joe Biden’s selection of the former San Francisco district attorney and Oakland native as his running mate. We also hear from one of Kamala’s long-time mentees—another Bay Area political star—Lateefah Simon, who was hired by Kamala 20 years ago despite not having a college degree at the time. Simon, an award-winning nonprofit leader and elected official who is currently president of the Akonadi Foundation where she runs one of the leading racial justice foundations in the country, talks about what it’s like when your mentor becomes the Democratic vice presidential candidate. She also shares how Kamala’s belief in the potential of and encouragement of young women like herself is just one example of her commitment to improving society and the lives of others. References: Lateefah Simon - @lateefahsimon Kamala Harris - @Kamala Harris 2009 Bart shooting - Oscar Grant Organizations Akonadi Foundation Website Bart Board Website MacArthur Fellows Program - Website Young Women’s Freedom Center Website Videos Joe Biden Introduces Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) As Running Mate Clip Kamala Harris on George Floyd Clip Kamala Harris on her mother Clip…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
VP Harris Picks Her VP 46:46

43 weeks ago46:46

46:46

Following Tuesday’s announcement from VP Kamala Harris that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz would be joining the campaign as her running mate, Steve and Sharline get together for an “emergency” podcast episode to discuss their thoughts and reactions.

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Rep. Ruben Gallego Is Fighting for Arizona 31:31

45 weeks ago31:31

31:31

House Rep. Ruben Gallego joins the podcast to talk about his Senate campaign against Republican Kari Lake to replace former Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema and what a path to victory looks like in November. Recorded well before the most recent political developments, this race remains critical to holding the Senate and being able to govern and advance a progressive agenda in 2025. He shares his journey to politics from working with veterans to fighting back against SB1070, aka the “show me your papers” law. He also discusses the impact of the attack on reproductive rights in Arizona and shares why focusing on Arizona’s issues instead of national conversations is the key to winning across the state. REFERENCES: Ruben Gallego - @RubenGallego GallegoforArizona.com…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Reimagining the Future with Angela Glover Blackwell 45:55

47 weeks ago45:55

45:55

Lawyer and PolicyLink Founder-in-Residence Angela Glover Blackwell discusses her new podcast project, Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life , a six-part series that illustrates the potential of our democracy, using L.A. as an example of what is possible when people come together to create change. She shares her journey from growing up in a segregated St. Louis, MO in the 1950s and 60s to her role as an organizer during the Black Power Movement to a lifelong commitment to social justice, policy work, and activism. She shares key concepts from her latest podcast including what it means to be a generous leader and a phrase she coined called the “curb cut effect.” Angela also offers advice on how to stay hopeful and engaged in a time when current events leave many feeling discouraged, and she makes a case for why voting isn’t just about ourselves but about the future generations of people to come after. REFERENCES: Angela Glover Blackwell PolicyLink Reimagining Democracy for a Good Life (Podcast)…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
The Fight for Trans Liberation with Award-Winning Journalist Imara Jones 37:13

49 weeks ago37:13

37:13

Happy Pride! Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Imara Jones shares the origins of her multimedia company TransLash Media and the role of storytelling and narrative in preserving the humanity of trans people. She breaks down how and why the fight for trans rights has become the focus of American politics in recent years, and she discusses the role of journalists in covering trans issues. She also touches on how mainstream media misses the mark when it comes to understanding the moment we’re in. Imara also weighs in on the complexities of progress and victories in support of trans rights while anti-trans hate and violence continues to rise, and she explains how a trans agenda for liberation is fundamentally about creating a society that works for everyone. REFERENCES: Imara Jones - imarajones.com @imarajones TransLash Media - translash.org…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
LIVE! Building a Resilient Multiracial Democracy in 2024 and Beyond 59:23

51 weeks ago59:23

59:23

In collaboration with the Bay Area Book Festival, we’re broadcasting the powerful conversation between Steve, Working Families Party National Director Maurice Mitchell, and former co-executive director of the Highlander Center, Ash-lee Woodard Henderson about Steve’s book How We Win the Civil War . Moderated by former podcast guest and congressional candidate Lateefah Simon, the panelists each discussed their commitment to building and establishing a multiracial democracy in this country and how their life experiences led them to that work. They discuss what it means to be in solidarity with one another, the undeniable legacy and role of the South in America’s destiny, and the multifaceted ways in which we fight back against authoritarianism and white nationalism. Steve also reads a short excerpt from his book. REFERENCES: Bay Area Book Festival…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Comedian and Pulitzer Prize Finalist Kristina Wong Is No Joke 50:19

1 year ago50:19

50:19

Introducing our funniest guest yet: Solo performance artist, comedian, and actress Kristina Wong joins the podcast to talk about her path to theater (including her brief stint as an elected Koreatown, LA official), and how her creation of the “Auntie Sewing Squad” helped her and many others survive the pandemic. She discusses her play Kristina Wong , Sweatshop Overlord , a 2022 Pulitzer finalist in drama, and the importance of mental health awareness in the AAPI community. REFERENCES: Kristina Wong - kristinawong.com @mskristinawong…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Transforming Arizona with Congressional Candidate Raquel Téran 29:14

1 year ago29:14

29:14

Arizona legend-in-the-making Raquel Téran talks about her bid for Congress and her decades-long work to help turn the state into a shining example of what progressive organizing (and winning) looks like. Raquel shares her journey to politics and the issues she plans to lift up in Congress. She also shares why she believes building coalitions and mobilizing voters are key to protecting democracy and how she recruited and mentored many of the key leaders who are driving change across the state. REFERENCES: Raquel Téran - RaquelTeran.com & @RaquelTeran…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Building a Care Agenda with Care In Action’s Hillary Holley 43:32

1 year ago43:32

43:32

Care in Action’s Hillary Holley shares how the organization is mobilizing domestic workers, most of whom are women of color and immigrants, and pushing Democrats to embrace a Care Agenda in Congress. She shares insight on the National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights which was introduced to Congress in 2021. She also shares her path to organizing and discusses her role in helping Stacey Abrams build Fair Fight Action, one of the crucial voter mobilization engines in Georgia that helped flip the state in 2020. REFERENCES: Hillary Holley - @HillaryHolley4 Care in Action - @CareInActionUS…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Sweet Sixteen: The House Seats Democrats Can Flip 34:42

1 year ago34:42

34:42

March Madness may be over but we’re gearing up for a…Narrow November with our very own set of 16 congressional districts that have the potential to flip the balance of power in the House of Representatives. Data expert Dr. Julie Martínez Ortega joins Steve and Sharline to discuss the updated New Majority Index (NMI) and which districts they’ll be watching closely ahead of November elections. References: New Majority Index Top 16 Most Flippable House Seats for Democrats in 2024…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Lateefah Simon is Taking Up the Baton 34:25

1 year ago34:25

34:25

Lateefah Simon—Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) board member, MacArthur “Genius Grant” recipient, and Congressional candidate—shares her path to politics, including her work with Vice President Kamala Harris during Harris’ time as San Francisco Attorney General. Lateefah shares why she decided to run for office and offers insight on how grief has been a catalyst for her political work and activism. She also courageously expresses her thoughts on the war in Gaza and says what few are willing to say. References: Lateefah Simon - @lateefahsimon Campaign Website…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Understanding the Michigan Vote with Outlier Media's Sarah Alvarez 43:38

1 year ago43:38

43:38

Sarah Alvarez, founder of Outlier Media, a Detroit-based service journalism organization, shares what she’s hearing on the ground in Michigan following the protest “uncommitted” vote by more than 100,000 people during the state’s recent Democratic presidential primary. She shares what role today’s journalists must play in filling information gaps at the local level, and why nonprofit news organizations like the one she’s built are needed today. Sarah, Steve, and Sharline discuss Michigan’s historical significance in the larger scheme of national politics. Sarah draws parallels between the ways politics and journalism-as-usual are failing those who need the most support and deserve the most attention. REFERENCES: Outlier Media - outliermedia.org…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
The Fight Continues: How We Win the Civil War 44:14

1 year ago44:14

44:14

Steve and Sharline celebrate the release of the paperback edition of How We Win the Civil War , which comes out Tuesday, March 12. They discuss how the political landscape has changed since the first edition launched in 2022 and why How We Win is more pertinent now than ever. They also discuss the book’s reception since its first release and the exciting partnerships that have developed with groups and organizations who resonate with How We Win’s message. Steve shares his hope and vision for this new edition and the parts of the book that have become his favorite. REFERENCES: Buy the second edition of How We Win the Civil War! Podcast episode: "White People and the Fight for Racial Justice with SURJ's Erin Heaney"…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Journalism in Color with The 19th News’ Errin Haines 42:17

1 year ago42:17

42:17

Award-winning journalist and editor-at-large at The 19th News Errin Haines joins us to talk about her game-changing work at the digital news startup centered on gender, politics, and policy. She also talks about Breaking the News— a documentary that chronicles the origins of The 19th— which debuted on PBS this week. Errin shares some of the publication’s history-making moments, including her early coverage of the Breonna Taylor killing that brought a gender perspective to the conversation of racism and police brutality. Errin also shared insight into how The 19th nailed the first sit-down interview with Kamala Harris after she made history as the first African American (and Asian American) vice presidential candidate. Errin also dives into the current election cycle; The 19th’s new fellowship (a partnership with The 1619 Project’s Nikole Hannah Jones); and The 19th’s newest product—“The Amendment” podcast, which Errin hosts. References: Errin Haines - @errinhaines The 19th News “The Amendment” Podcast…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Fighting Back Against the DEI Backlash with Lisa Neeley 42:41

1 year ago42:41

42:41

Solano Community College’s Vice President of Student Affairs Lisa Neeley discusses her work at Solano and the California college’s commitment to Black students and other students of color in the face of increasing backlash against DEI efforts. Neeley talks about Solano’s programs and processes to ensure equity and inclusion such as the Black Falcons Success Program and her hopes for other higher education programs around the country. REFERENCES: Lisa Neeley - @Lisamarieneeley…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Advancing MLK’s Dream with Michael Tubbs 43:48

1 year ago43:48

43:48

Back for a third episode, former mayor of Stockton, California and friend of our show Michael Tubbs returns to update Steve and Sharline on his inspiring and rapidly growing effort to end poverty in America and to help bring Dr. King’s vision for a just and equitable society to fruition. Michael talks about his award-winning 2023 documentary “It’s Basic”, which follows several universal basic income (UBI) pilot programs around the country and the successes and challenges they’ve faced along the way. He also describes the growing popularity of UBI in political and pop culture circles, including on the award-winning television sitcom Abbott Elementary . The founder of End Poverty in California (EPIC) and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI), Michael also weighs on this week’s New Hampshire presidential primary results. REFERENCES: Michael D Tubbs March 17, 2022 - "Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips" - Michael Tubbs is the Anti-Poverty Czar July 23, 2020 - " Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips" - Passing the Baton…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
2024 Election Watch: Off to the Races with New York Times’ Astead Herndon 48:28

1 year ago48:28

48:28

In the first of what will be several episodes throughout this year focused on the 2024 election cycle, Steve and Sharline frame up the Republican presidential primary calendar and what they’ll be watching as results roll in. The New York Times ’ Astead Herndon also phones in from Iowa where he’s preparing to cover the Republican Iowa Caucus and discusses the current state of the race, his analysis on the unwavering support of Trump’s base, and what to expect from a potential second Trump presidency. He also shares his thoughts on Nikki Haley’s appeal with conservatives and the evolving role of race and ethnicity in both parties. REFERENCES: Astead W. Herndon - @AsteadWH // NY Times…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
2023 Recap: Our Year in Color 1:00:55

1 year ago1:00:55

1:00:55

2023 has come and gone! If you missed any of our episodes this year, this is the one to tune into as Steve, Sharline, and Fola share highlights from some of their favorite episodes this year. The team also shares what’s on their minds and in their hearts as they look to 2024. See you in the new year! REFERENCES: Episodes mentioned The 1619 Project’s Shoshana Guy Is On the Record Heather Booth: When We Organize, We Can Change the World Not Your Grandparents’ Greenpeace with ED Ebony Twilley Martin George Floyd’s America with Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa Newbery Medal Author Amina Luqman-Dawson on Freewater Steve to the Class of 2023: Rise and Take Control 40 Years of the Rainbow Coalition White People and the Fight for Racial Justice with SURJ’s Erin Heaney Sabrina the Teenage Witch’s Beth Broderick on the Power of Storytelling “Latinos = the X Factor” with EquisLabs’ Stephanie Valencia…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
A Third Party on the Rise with Maurice Mitchell 1:00:31

2 years ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Are you curious about what a truly powerful (and progressive) alternative political party could look like in the U.S? National Director of the Working Families Party Maurice Mitchell returns to talk about what it means to create a multiracial and multicultural progressive, working-class party and what that looks like strategically within a two-party system. He discusses WFP’s 25-year history, the inspiring slate of elected officials they’ve championed, and the party’s first national convention in Philadelphia back in October. Maurice shares his take on the connections between the movements of today and the Civil Rights Movement of 1965 and how he’s thinking about the upcoming election year. He also shares how he stays connected to his love of music and the artist within. REFERENCES: Maurice Mitchell - @MauriceWFP Working Families Party - @workingfamilies workingfamilies.org Transcript (unedited)…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
News in the Digital Era with The Washington Post’s Alexi McCammond 50:42

2 years ago50:42

50:42

Washington Post opinion editor Alexi McCammond dives into the changing digital news landscape and the role of traditional, legacy news media in reaching newer, more diverse (and often, more progressive) audiences. She sheds light on the disconnect she’s seeing between older left-leaning politicians and young people, and her expectations from a coalition of young voters and people of color as the 2024 election cycle draws closer. REFERENCES: Alexi McCammond - @alexi Steve Phillips // The Washington Post - California Senate race will prove whether Democrats care about diversity Transcript (unedited)…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
“Latinos = the X Factor” with EquisLabs’ Stephanie Valencia 41:08

2 years ago41:08

41:08

Former Obama staffer and founder of EquisLabs Stephanie Valencia discusses her path to politics and why Latino voters are the “X factor” in today’s political landscape. She explains how political strategists should think about the expansive and diverse Latino electorate, and what progressives are getting right and wrong about engaging with Latino voters. She also explains the creation of the Latino Media Network and the targeted effort to reach Latinos where they are, including via radio and WhatsApp. REFERENCES: Stephanie Valencia - @stephanievalenc EquisLab / @EquisLab / @EquisResearch Transcript (unedited)…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Sabrina the Teenage Witch’s Beth Broderick on the Power of Storytelling 29:48

2 years ago29:48

29:48

Spooky season is upon us! Actress and activist Beth Broderick, best known for her role as Aunt Zelda in the 1996 hit TV show Sabrina the Teenage Witch, joins Steve and Sharline to talk about the ongoing actors’ strike, the power of narrative, and her life’s journey at the intersection of politics and entertainment. Beth discusses her decades-long involvement in progressive and social causes, the legacy of “Sabrina” and shares her thoughts on the future of Hollywood. REFERENCES: Beth Broderick - @BethBroderick Beth Broderick: Wit and Wisdom from a Woman of a Certain Age - Substack Beth Broderick // The Huffington Post - Cavemen and Cashmere Transcript (unedited)…

Democracy in Color with Steve Phillips

1
Why I Wrote “How We Win the Civil War”(Rerelease) 45:05

2 years ago45:05